Excellent value and service. Great food. We had the grilled chicken and a large appetizer combo. Plenty of food for two people.

SO happy that we had a group meet here, otherwise I would have never ventured here on my own. I certainty would not have been able to try so many different menu items. We ordered the large appetizer sampler and the family party platter. Out of the appetizers, the hummus was my favorite. Warm pita and house made hummus yum yum! I really enjoyed the grape leaves as well! The filling had a strong but uniquely delicious flavor. The falafel were good but a bit overcooked. Out of the party platter, the chicken and cubed steak kebabs with the rich tzatziki sauce were out of this world. Fresh grilled flavor town! The rice that accompanied it was really addictive. All in all it was a well rounded, fresh meal. The trio of desserts we ordered were pretty cool, but I wouldn't order again. Our server could have had a better attitude, but we were taken care of so I shouldn't complain. The restaurant is spacious, clean, and welcoming. Give it a try!!! read more

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Hands down best Arabic food in Memphis and one of the better ones I've been to in the US. Meat is grilled to order over charcoal and it is legit. Sides are great and the service is good. Not cheap but well worth it. Location is a bit shady but worth it. Will let you bring beer byob. Great spot! read more

The falafel is amazing here. The wraps are enormous, and the hummus is delicious. We also like the shishtawook and the lentil soup. Everything is sooo good and freshly prepared. My family loves the food, and the servers are friendly and attentive! read more

Ali Baba Mediterranean Grill - This is the Family Frill Platter - chicken kabobs, lamb kabobs, chicken kifta, lamb kifta, and lamb chops! - Mediterranean Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

I totally love this place. I have been here twice now and both the times the meal was amazing. Their falafels are juicy and oh so good. The garlic sauce and hot sauce compliment them really well. The Hommous babaganoush and the beet dip are super flavorful. We orders the meat platter. The lamb chops and the chicken seekh were to die for. Very very tender and extremely juicy and flavorful. The rice on the side is so buttery and delicious and satisfying. Another appetizer that I really liked: kibbeh: flour balls filled with ground meat: worth a try. I enjoyed the kinafa at the end, amazing end to a superb meal. read more

Ali Baba Mediterranean Grill - The delicious meat platter - Mediterranean Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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We walked in at 9.55 pm just 5 minutes before they close but they were so welcoming and grateful. We orderd the mix grill for 4 with hummus, baba ghannouge . they served us with a huge tray of the most delicious kabab,kofta,sheesh tawooq and lamp chops ona bed of rice i think that was a huge portion. Desert: konafa 5 stars Baqlava 5 stars You have to try Ali Baba Memphis if you ever around read more

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My dad literally just went up to the cooks and told them to make us something special and they went above and beyond to make sure we were happy!!!! To be honest, I was a little apprehensive because I am picky about ordering my food but my family and I were extremely satisfied at the end. They brought my family and I (5 adults) the mixed appetizer platter and the mixed grill platter which were more than enough seeing as we had leftovers. The appetizer comes with baba ganoush, hummus, pickles, olives, two falafel plates. The mixed grill came with grilled tomatoes, grilled onions, grilled jalapeños, lamb shanks, grilled chicken, minced meat kaboobs, etc. I ordered a large fries because I was craving fries and we ordered another falafel plate not because we were hungry but because they were that damn tasty!!!!! They were perfectly crunchy and hot!!! We found ourselves eating beyond the point of being full because the food was so delicious we wanted to try everything while it was hot!!! Service was great. Server was kind of shy but that's irrelevant since she was extremely courteous and tentative and the drinks and food came out in a timely manner. It also seemed as though she might have been the only server on the floor, so I give her props if that's the case because there might have been 6 or 7 tables and was working hard!!!! I'll definitely be back. I've been working in the food and hospitality industry for quite a while and these people are passionate about what they do and are trying hard. read more

Ali Baba Mediterranean Grill - Amazing!!!!! Delicious would come back again! - Mediterranean Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

This is our go to place for a lighter fare meal. The staff is friendly, and attentive. The booths are large enough for a party, but are also provide a romantic seating area for a date. They have a menu that is varied and offers the option to have a large dinner, or a sandwich. We start with the hummus dip, which is the best we have found anywhere. My wife loves the fattoush salad. I usually order the chicken shawarma sandwich, it features tender chicken, arabic pickles, and garlic sauce. Do yourself a favor, don't be shy, give Ali Baba's a try! read more

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So my family went for dinner with a rather large group (11 adults + small children running around everywhere) and were pleased to find such a courteous/accommodating owner and staff. Service was excellent. Food: Overall tasted great -- just order their signature dishes, not some bland side-item like the fries. We tried a little bit of everything -- the big family platter (favorite), shawarma sandwiches (we liked the chicken more than the beef/lamb), and had some delicious knafeh for dessert. Glad we came to this authentic Mediterranean spot, will definitely be coming back again soon read more

Ali Baba Mediterranean Grill - An assortment of delicious. Featuring the aforementioned sampler platter, shawarmas, and what appears to be a random slice of green pepper. - Mediterranean Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Good food, the lamb was a little too fatty for me. Overall a great place for some Halal...need more Halal in Memphis

Stopped in for a wrap for lunch I ordered the lamb shawarma and it was ok. The lamb was pretty much tasteless as well as much of the large shawarma itself. It was definitely missing the yogurt sauce. I asked for a side salad or something other than french fries and they wouldn't let me exchange it for anything. I have no doubt that this place is legit but I think Casablanca is way better all around. read more

Excellent food, really like the Ali Baba appetizer and chicken shawarma. Doesn't look like the best place, but the food was some of the best Mediterranean I've had in a long time. read more

Good quality. Fresh. Authentic flavor. You can't go wrong with their grilled chicken. Hummus is very tasty. Good price and good portions.

Best. Damn. Falafel. Ever. I didn't come here for the falafel, but what a pleasant surprise. I've tried a lot of falafel around the globe and this is the tops for sure. Green inside, light texture, and a tiny spice after taste. The shwarma was excellent as well. Great tasting lamb, garlic sauce, and pickles; flattened like a panini. Really good. I will be going back. Area to improve is speed and service. Took a little time, but worth the wait. I will be going back. read more

It was a pretty good experience. A hidden gem that I'm glad I found. I almost gave 4 instead of 5 due to the cooks attitude. It seemed they weren't super excited to have a packed house. I get it though, they had a nice crowd sitting in eating, several Togo walkins and callin orders. It seemed overwhelming. The food is what made me give 5 stars. The cooks did an amazing job. The lamb chops and rice were great and the cost wasn't as expensive as others offering lamb chops. read more

The best middle eastern food!! The lamb chops here are amazing. Very happy to have found a spot to go to regularly.

UPDATE Originally I had given this 4 stars for its friendly service. Upon my 2nd visit coma, I found the staff to be terrible I'm very unfriendly. The food was mediocre. And the area is very very dangerous. Visiting this location at night time is no I good idea! Certainly not worth a visit to this restaurant. Great food, but wear a coat! Friendly service, but the area is unsavory! Almost got jacked up. read more

Hands down the best Mediterranean food in town !! Love the shawarma and the grilled chicken platter !!

Had the pleasure of dining on this delicious food! My friend recommended this place and suggested I try the kibbeh and lamb shawarma plate. My boyfriend got the chicken shawarma wrap and loved it! The plate portions are full and wholesome, enough to split into two meals or to share. The lamb was tasty and juicy. I recommend this to everyone! Can't wait to come back and try something new on their menu. read more

Very attentive busy staff. Excellent food! Steady stream of large take out orders did not impede diner's service. Nice atmosphere and good COVID precautions. read more

I had the biryani rice. It was great. I was a little confused about the customer service, but in the end it was great. I have a dry personality too, so it didn't really phase me. read more

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Absolutely delicious! Large appetizer platter was FIRE. We will definitely be back! Very authentic

I have been searching everywhere for Dolmas and was excited to see them on their menu. When I walked into the place my enthusiasm changed- the guys who opened the door for me were more pleasant than the girl who had my food. She just stared at me , no greeting, no how maY I help you or shit. Then I get home and get into these "stuffed" grape leaves... And they're flat barely anything inside! Very disappointing read more

Ali Baba Mediterranean Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Words cannot describe how much I love this place. I've been in Memphis and eat here at least once a month. The kifta kabob and hummus is my go-to meal and it's perfectly cooked every time. Best hummus in Memphis! read more

This is by far the worst Mediterranean restaurant I've ever went to in yemeni and Arab I love my people but the service here was TRASH they will treat you like shit read more

How is there not a line out the door everyday at lunch for this place? Great food. Great service. Fair prices. Fast serve times. The falafel is good. The kebabs are good. The shawarma is good. The rice is good. Everything is good! Eat here. read more

I have been to Dubai and Egypt, neither can compare to the Arab Chicken Shawarma Wrap here. The best shawarma available in TN no doubt!

Simply authentic Middle Eastern food. My place to-go-to when I want to eat food from home. Highly recommended for those looking to taste real middle easter food. read more

Hidden location if you don't explore Memphis a lot, but it's good. The service was slow when it gets busy, but the food was good. Stop by because this restaurant is here to compete with the best for the Mediterranean food crown. read more

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Wow. We rolled in on a Saturday for lunch. Ali, the owner/manager(?) immediately introduced himself and swung by the table many times to check on us, along with the server. He is the most gracious owner/manager I have ever met. And the food was amazing. Everything was cooked over charcoal, and perfectly prepared. Even the rice had a bit of smoke. We had a sampler platter that Ali cooked up for us special. This place is everything we ever wanted in a Mediterranean restaurant. We will be regulars. read more

Randomly picked this place Absolutely Delicious. Super nice staff. Amazing hummus and falafel. Can't wait to go back again!!

This place is delicious. Lan from Edos is waiting here now and it's great to see her! The food has been right on the last few times here. Get the Ali baba mix appetizer and the Ali baba a special mixed grill. You can thank me later. read more

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Alright I have been to this place before it changed its name and the food is still hella great for Mediterranean food. The portions are huge and the prices are something I can deal with for what I'm getting. Get the kabob platter or the party platter from what everyone is talking about. This is now my go to place to keep myself in check when getting healthy food. read more

Ali Baba Mediterranean Grill - Hummus with meat on it..pretty good dish - Mediterranean Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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This is hands down my favorite Middle Eastern restaurant I have been to in Memphis. The rice always comes out amazing and the kebabs are very juicy and flavorful. I love their shawarma the most. Definitely my go-to place for shawarma. The food is authentic and reminds me of home. 10/10 recommend this to anyone who wants to try Middle Eastern food Note: There food is a bit pricy, but I wouldnt say too expensive in comparison to other restaurants of the sort. read more

I discovered this place thanks to Yelper Jerry G/ Rosy who praised the food here and then Kristina M organized a UYE - a brunch/lunch on Sunday. Since there was a group of us, we decided to go all out and for our main, we split the Ali Baba grilled party parkour ($69.99). This had a great variety of Kabobs, and even tho the menu said to be split between 5-6ppl, I think it could have easily gone up to 8 folks. Especially as this platter also included 2 sides, and our group choose to go with Arabic Salad and Yogurt as we were getting the Hummus plus Baba Ganoush with our appetizers. I really loved the variety - the lamb was well cooked, altho' for my preference I wanted the chicken skewers to have more oomph taste-wise. There was a thin lavash sort of bread underneath all the meat and that was lovely. This plate also had lots of freshly chopped colourful raw cabbage decorating surrounding the meat, along with roasted (well, more like burnt) hot peppers, onions and tomatoes. Having gone all out on the main, we also went all out on the appetizers and got the Ali Baba Mix appetizers ($17.99 ). This had hummus (silky, smooth, lovely), Baba Ganoush (not roasted, which I must say I prefer more), falafel (pretty good - but I've had better from ZamZamz) grape leaves (very pungent and robust filling, mixed pickles (very hot!) and all this came served with a pita bread basket. I also got a Mint Tea - which left me a whole lot disappointed since I was expecting real mint leaves (not the two measly leaves) and not a tea bag!! The brand was Horsehead Tea (I goggled and it was a Lebanese company, but it just lacked any real flavor). Things got better at dessert, where we split x4 kinds of sweets - the obsequious baklava (which was too dry) and then 3 different kinds of sweets that I had never had before. I cannot remember the names but there was a carrot based one and a cheesecake one, both of which were delicious. I'd probably return, even if it's a bit of a hike from where I'm currently living in memphis. Yelp Review: 10/2017 read more

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I worked for a Syrian Family for 10 years in their restaurant in Southern California. I love the food from that part of the world and Ali Baba brought back memories of that time. Very Good Food and made fresh. read more

A little out of the way, but worth the drive. Loved everything here! Definitely our new fave Middle Eastern place in Memphis. We tried the small Ali Baba app platter which comes with hummus, baba ganoush, another dip, falafal and tons of pickled veg and pita...and it's not a "small" platter, waaaay more than enough apps for 4 people. The baba ganoush was my favorite and everyone thought the falafels were the best in Memphis. Also tried the Ali Baba mixed grill and it was the perfect dish to try all the delicious meats. We were totally stuffed but could not pass up on dessert. The baklava was disappointing but the kinafa was delicious and a great way to end an awesome meal. read more

Ali Baba Mediterranean Grill - Kinafa - Mediterranean Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Got there a bit late and half of the menu was sold out. But what i did get was deeeeeeeeeelicious! Best hummus i have ever had! The chicken kabobs were cooked very well, a little char on the outside but so juicy on the inside. Do watch out for the olives as ours were not pitted. read more

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Listen. I just started eating Mediterranean food about a month ago. I've tried them all in Memphis and Ali Baba!! Smh! Has them all beat hands down! They know how to make the falafel tasty, unlike ZamZam's. The Ali Baba Mixed Grill is amazing! I know it says it feeds for 2. But that's all me! read more

First time here. Was looking for authentic Mediterranean food with decent prices. And this place totally delivers on that! I m a big lamb fan and their menu offers a lot of lamb dishes at great pricing. They also have chicken dishes and veg options. Ranging for kabob platters to shawarmas. Also tried the hummus appetizer which was delicious. The service was very good and timely. Really enjoyed my meal. Can't wait to go back! read more

Ali Baba Mediterranean Grill - Lamb kabob with rice - Mediterranean Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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