It's good! Some people on here talking about the hummus like that should be the only deciding factor of a Mediterranean restaurant. News flash, hummus has 5 traditional ingredients. It isn't rocket science weirdos. Now the kabob rice and sides were great. People reviewing it like it's a fine dining experience. Not a sit down spot but good to sit for lunch or on the go food for an at home date/dinner. Grew up with Arabic and Mediterranean food and this is good. Go and try read more

I stopped in here for a quick lunch after shopping. I ordered their chicken shawarma and grape leaves combo with a drink. The shawarma is very different than what I'm used to in Michigan, but it was delicious and packed with chicken. The grape leaves were good and the tea was nice and strong. The guys working were very friendly. I will definitely stop here again. read more

Baba Ghannouj Mediterranean Bistro - Chicken Shawirma Wrap Combo - Middle Eastern Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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Baba Ghannouj is an authentic Mediterranean casual spot that offers delicious kabob, lamb shank, and gyro plates. Went here for the first time on a rainy Sunday with my girl. Place was mostly filled when we entered, and we had a bit of a tough time to look at the menu of top of the cashier because of how it's positioned in front of a tight space between the order counter and a dining table, so we took 1 of their menu pamphlets instead and sat down. I got the $18 Lamb Kabob platter (2 skewers); my girl got the $16+ Lamb Shank (Moroccan style) platter. Both each comes with either salad or rice, pita bread, and 2 sides of out choice. We both chose baba ghannouj as a side, and I chose Tzatziki sauce while her other side is falafel (2 pieces). Both dishes were served fast. They called when both orders were ready for me to pick up the trays instead of bringing them to our table. They also forgot the falafel but when I asked, an employee served itvright away with a tiny plastic cup of creamy sauce. Lamb shank was served on a separate plastic plate from the rest of the platter. My girl was satisfied with the taste and size of the shank; I also tried it, and we thought the lamb was well-cooked and the brown sauce added flavor flawlessly. They surely know how to cook lamb right! My lamb kabob also tasted delicious, well-spiced, but we expected a bit more meat. I chose rice for the platter while my girl chose salad. Both rice and salad are standard for casual Mediterranean, tasted fresh. The bread and Tzatziki sauce also went well with our platters, and while the baba ghannouj also went well with the meal but we've tried better baba ghannouj before. It's not bad, just not the best. The side that really impressed us was the 2 pieces of falafel. We each ate one, and we enjoyed every bite. It was well-seasoned, well-cooked with perfect texture and flavors enhanced with the sauce that came with it. We craved for more falafels but our stomachs were already satisfied after devouring everything from our platters. While the ambiance and customer service of Baba Ghannouj weren't as good as we hoped, their authentic food quality is a major reason to return here. Plastic utensils without plastics covering them may turn off people concerned of sanitation, and the lack of photos in their menu suggest they don't prioritize customer service much, As I was driving home, I could still savor the pleasant aftertaste of delicious lamb and fresh falafel. Overall Score: 3.8/5 read more

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Food is always tasty and wait isn't long whenever I come in, seriously recommend trying this place out!!! read more

Baba Ghannouj Mediterranean Bistro - Lamb Shawirma Wrap Combo Hummus Dip - Middle Eastern Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Baba Ghannouj is an unassuming, but standout spot for delicious Mediterranean Food. Don't let the strip mall fool you. The restaurant might seem lowkey, but the food here is quite tasty. The service was also so friendly in explaining everything, and they made sure you enjoyed the food. I visited during lunchtime, when they offer the buffet. There's two options, you can do the full buffet or just the vegetarian buffet which is slightly cheaper. When I went, they had several salad options (Greek and Kale) and two lentil soup options. There were also several tasty hummus and dips. I really enjoyed their eggplant which was tender and well seasoned. I think the number of food options, especially vegetarian were great. There's something for everyone here. Lastly, I loved the desserts offered. There was a spread of fresh fruit and baklava. So, I would definitely recommend that you leave some room for that! read more

Service was quick. Staff was not engaging but they were efficient. Menu was a little hard to navigate. Food was ok but lacked the savoriness I was expecting. read more

Incredible food. Great family atmosphere. Great service, nice people. Highly recommend for anyone looking for authentic food at a great price. read more

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Lots of room at a Wednesday dinner meal. 80's music for ambiance. Seated right away and ordered from friendly staff. Four of us split the gyro plates of lamb, chicken shawarma, and steak. Each was so perfectly seasoned and saucy it was difficult to pick a favorite. Grape leaves is a good choice to start. Repeat customers here. read more

Baba Ghannouj Mediterranean Bistro - Chicken Shawarma - Middle Eastern Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Food is phenomenal!! Service is extremely fast and staff is very friendly. The ambiance inside is relaxed and chill vibes. Can't say enough good things about the food. Flavorful, juicy, delicious. The olive oil is hands down the best we've ever tried. Mint lemonade was also a hit with our family. You can purchase their olive oil as well. read more

Baba Ghannouj Mediterranean Bistro - Middle Eastern Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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Generous portions! Absolutely delicious! Very friendly staff. I enjoyed listening to the staff engage with patrons. When I'm back in the area I will be sure to make this a regular part of my visits! read more

Baba Ghannouj Mediterranean Bistro - Lamb Gyro Platter - Middle Eastern Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Greek salad: very small for a $7 salad. When ordering the menu said it had Kalamata olives and pepperoncini and there were none in the salad. There were plenty of cucumber peppers and onions and just a little lettuce (this was not a problem but the missing salad items was very disappointing!) Chicken kebab platter. Chicken was dry and not very flavorful. It also seemed like for two skewers there was very little chicken. Fortunately we got the cucumber sauce and that helped with the dryness of the chicken. Cauliflower salad said it was tossed in citrus sauce and cilantro. There was no cilantro. Falafel was good. Not very impressed with what we got compared to what we expected. read more

What a great little gem! A small very clean cafe, great service, and whoa, the food! Apparently they used to be in Lillington, but have since moved to this location. I wish they were still there. I'd alone keep them in business! Will certainly have to make it back when I'm in the area. read more

Delicious food and exceptionally friendly service. Truly a standout dining experience!

Heavy use of lemon on the chicken. shawarma and tahini overwhelmed the dish. I ate in. They seem surprised when people say they are eating in. Needs a deep clean. read more

The food was simply a miss and interior is a bit run down. The staff was friendly and the meals were reasonably priced. Decor-interior seemed a bit run down and could also use a deep cleaning. One of the booths has tons of paperwork and folders, and just seemed like it was a bit dirty. Service-staff was friendly. Food-the was not great. The Gyro Wrap had one thin layer of meat, which was a shock to me, as most places I've had Gyros at are packed with meat. The Tzatziki sauce had good flavor, but super watered down. Chicken wrap was also shy on protein and loaded with red onions. Fries were crispy and we'll seasoned. read more

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The food here is so fresh and of very good quality. My family and I loved the vegetable and meat selections. Will definitely be back.

A bit pricey but we are never disappointed have been coming since they opened. Food is excellent and service very good.

A couple of Falafel of chickpeas with a kick, grilled to a crunch, Very tasty. Pita topped and- cilantro, cucumber tomato lettuce and chick pea and tahini sauce.order taken promptly., but grilling to perfection takes time. This grill is not fast food. Many takeouts picked up. Booths for dining in. Comfortable and quiet. read more

Baba Ghannouj Mediterranean Bistro - Falafel Wrap - Middle Eastern Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Just can't resist this shawirma!!! I usually get the chicken combo with a side of grape leaves, but I decided to switched it up and try the lamb with hummus on the side and it was amazing!. I was surprised on how tender the lamb was and the hummus will be my new go to for a side dish! I highly recommend both the chicken or the lamb. read more

Baba Ghannouj Mediterranean Bistro - Hummus Dip and pitta before mixed - Middle Eastern Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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Food wasn't great, had ordered the lamb and it was a bit tough. Place small and not very appealing

I ordered a lamb entree and a side order of a cauliflower salad. I picked up my order. The staff seems pleasant. The dining area seems outdated and could use a cleaning. I got my food home, and it turned out that they gave me someone else's food. Very disorganized here. I had a pretty good lamb gyro, but this wasn't my order. The restaurant did call me to warn me of my order a few times but didn't leave a voicemail. I returned the following day for a refund since my order was more costly than what I ended up with. read more

My brother-in-law had a graduation party for my nephews and around 25 people with catering and the kabobs were tasteless, the hummus was bleh, the baba Ganouj this time was better - like I had two servings of it and end up going back for more, the potatoes and mushrooms were good, the dolma was good, and the salad was quite good as well. The kabobs could have been better but the salads, baba Ganouj, sides, and dolma made up for everything ... later I found out it had been catered by Baba Ghanouj and therefore think my last experience might have been an off-day. read more

Have been here several times and am never disappointed. Our most recent stop was for lunch on Christmas Eve. It was so nice to step away from the hustle and bustle outside into this quiet little place. I ordered the Baba Ghannouj Veggie Platter which is a great sampler with 3 falafel, 2 grape leaves, choice of salad, baba ghannouj, hummus & cucumber sauce. There are numerous salads to choose from. I chose the eggplant salad which had a great flavor. read more

Baba Ghannouj Mediterranean Bistro - Baba Ghannouj Veggie Platter 3 falafel, 2 grape leaves, choice of salad, baba ghannouj, hummus & cucumber sauce. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Very impressed! Everything came out beautifully presented, ingredients were fresh, seasoning very well balanced, generous portion size. Went in for a late Friday afternoon lunch, food came out within 10 minutes. I'd love to come back and try some of the other items! read more

Baba Ghannouj Mediterranean Bistro - Chicken Kabob Platter with side Greek Salad and Cucumber Sauce - Middle Eastern Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

A first try for something healthy and quick in the vicinity. Customer Service = solid 5 stars Greeted upon entering, asked questions, all were answered and a call to the owner to confirm about gluten free Ambiance = 2 stars Not sure if there were dining in and no time between for cleaning table, as the establishment had many to go orders as all the meat is made when ordering. Cleaning and a clean up of broken door on garbage, maybe a fresh coat of paint would help. So much styrofoam and plastic for the environment and very difficult to cut meat with plastic knife. Food = 5 stars Serving size was plentiful and I had leftovers! The lamb was made while waiting and prepared to liking. The sides were good, the rice a little unusual and clumps but no deductions. The platter is definitely the way to go!!!! I enjoyed the Taziti sauce and got a container to go! Price and portions = 3 stars There was a variety as I stopped by later than 5pm and everyone was helpful for me to make my selections as the platter is the way to go! It seems that the prices on website are different than menu prices. Overall 3.5 stars for initial impressio. read more

I was in Cary and found Baba Ghannouj on Yelp. I'm glad I tried it. This wasn't the typical Greek or Mediterranean restaurant that I'm used to. They had many more side items to choose from besides salad and fries. Fava beans and spinach were available along with green beans, chickpeas, grilled vegetables, and others. I got the single skewer Lamb Baba Ghannouj platter. Now, I've never tried this before. It came with a generous sized salad, hummus, baba ghannouj, cucumber sauce, and pita. I've tried lamb a few times at places and wasn't too thrilled with the taste but was pleased with this outcome. The slight char of the grill really set it off. The baba ghannouj was cold, which I wasn't expecting but I didn't mind. At first, I thought the cucumber dip could have a slight bit more flavor but after a few seconds the mint started to shine through which I found to be a welcome addition with the lamb. The salad dressing had a slight vinegar twang that took me off guard but was not overpowering at all. Baba Ghannouj is worth checking out if you haven't yet. read more

Baba Ghannouj Mediterranean Bistro - Lamb Baba Ghannouj Platter - Middle Eastern Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Ordered side falafel and beef tenderloin platter for take out, falafel were deep dark and tasted like the fryer, beef tenderloin were not tenderloin, tough pieces of meat which were supposed to be on a skewer, pita bread was hard and stale, hummus tasted off, baba ghannouj was slightly better. Pretty expensive for this to be a dud of a meal. Will not return. read more

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A casual comparison of Raleigh/Cary Mediterranean family packs I started writing this review to provide some details on the family platters. I ordered on Ubereats myself and thought the menu description should be more detailed or include a picture. Then I realized we had so many family packs of mediterranean food during pandemic that I can write a guide on them. Baba Ghannouj - $41 for "Sultan Kabob Dinner 4 Skewers". Sides are about 1/2lb each. Pros: 1. Hummus is the smoothest and most creamy I've ever had(probably the most generous use of olive oil too) 2. Does not charge to "upgrade" from chicken to beef 3. Tastes more "crafted" than the other places listed below Cons: falafel tastes like a bit burnt. Mezeh (hillsborough st) - $45 for family pack(order from their app). The price recently went up from $40 to $45. I would say at $40 it was the king of cost effectiveness. 6 sides! Chicken kabob is great. Tastes good. Neomonde - $35 for family pack(order on their website). Only 2 sides. Tastes good. Jasmin & Olivz - $45 for family pack. Only 2 sides. You can mix 2 types of proteins. Generous amount of rice. However, the food tastes like standardized food from fast food chain. read more

Baba Ghannouj Mediterranean Bistro - "Sultan Kabob Dinner 4 Skewers" - Middle Eastern Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

I haven't had BG for some time because the last time I ordered it, my usual plate tasted different. Unfortunately I had placed my order online again today and I was disappointed again. I noticed the last two times that the staff aren't the usual people I normally see so I'm not sure if the business was taken over by a new owner, especially based off some of the recent reviews. I hope they make some improvements because this use to be my fav. Mediterranean spot. :( read more

I haven't been to Baba Ghannouj in a few years but it was just as good as I remembered! I went on a weekday around 6:30pm and it was quite busy, as expected for dinner time. We decided to eat there and it took probably 25-30 minutes to wait in line and get our food (totally understandable considering how busy it was). And the food was definitely worth the wait! Greek Salad with grilled chicken (5/5) - I think I would eat salad every day if it tasted like this :) Beef tenderloin kabob rice platter (5/5) - The beef was so tender and flavorful! You can choose between one or two kebabs. It comes with rice, 2 sides, and pita. perfect meal for dinner! ask for the garlic sauce with your meal too! Fries (5/5) - Might seem silly to call out the fries but I LOVE fries. The day before we went to Baba Ghannouj was national french fry day and I got fries from cookout and was very disappointed (soggy, not much flavor). The fries at Baba Ghannouj were deliciously crispy and seasoned! read more

Baba Ghannouj Mediterranean Bistro - beef kebab platter, greek salad, and fries - Middle Eastern Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Went here due to the reviews and I was in the mood for Mediterranean. I had children with me so it made it even more difficult. The food was ok but if I was going to leave a critique I think this place just needs a good old fashioned cleaning. Dirty lots of dirt and clutter of food/ things in big cans There is no changing table for littles in the bathroom. I went to add salt and ketchup bottles were grimy dirty. Honestly, I rarely leave this kind of review. I did not see gross things happening in the kitchen JUST a very dirty place. read more

I always order the vegetarian plate with hummus, falafel, fattoush and extra pita. I also try to get their baklava. It's the best. read more

I tried this place today on my way home from work. I was excited to try delicious food. I ordered the beef tenderloin platter. This was not good. The beef was not tenderloin, it was large chunks and very tough to eat, reminiscent of stew meat. It had zero flavor. Not even a hint of spice, just cooked meat. I thought the platter came with a Greek salad but I got a bunch of white rice. Zero flavor across the board. For my sides I got the cucumber sauce and the baba ghannouj. The baba ghannouj was the only thing with flavor and it still was not what I expected. I honestly had Greek Fiesta the day before and it was much more enjoyable than this. read more

What's better than one chicken gyro?! TWO! I had the opportunity to try @baba_buffet for lunch and their chicken gyros are my favorite! ⁣ ⁣ The Gyro Pita Wraps Come with French Fries. You Can Substitute the French Fries with Any Side or Salad For $1⁣ ⁣ Baba Ghannouj delivers within 15 miles which is a longer distance than most Triangle restaurants that deliver. ⁣ ⁣ read more

Baba Ghannouj Mediterranean Bistro - Chicken Shawarma and Chicken gyro - Middle Eastern Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Came for a quick bite of some a Mediterranean food for dinner. This was the only location open late. We arrived around 845. We ordered our food and the staff was very friendly, welcoming and pleasant. The gentleman taking our order at the register was very nice. He told us not to hurry to take our time. He gave us some recommendations on what sides to choose. They were very generous with their sides and rice. We enjoyed every last bite. Thank you for what you do! read more

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Excellent lamb stick platter. Had it cooked medium and it was soft, juicy, and flavorful. I got hummus and the warm eggplant side dish. The tomatoes and grilled red onions were nice. The soft pita bread went well with both the hummus and eggplant. The eggplant had a slight touch of being cooked down too much with the tomatoe base, but still tasty. I was going to get a gyro but wanted to be adventurous. Bill was $16 something. So I may just get 1 meat stick next time. Overall, I would return. read more

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This Mediterranean food is delicious. I placed an order online for lunch and it was ready when indicated. I tried a chicken kabob rice platter with cucumber sauce and green beans (each platter comes with rice, 2 sides and pita bread). I also got a side of hummus dip. I would recommend everything that I ordered, especially the green beans! read more

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We don't get Mediterranean too often, but since Urban Turban in Cary closed, we've been going to Baba Ghannouj. Our first visit was when my daughter-in-law chose it after looking through reviews for local places. We tended trust her, as she is from Saudi Arabia. We were right to trust her as everything we've gotten from them has been delicious. When her parents came from Saudi to visit, she took them there Christmas Eve (as it was open and they are Muslim so not celebrating) and her father who is notoriously hard to please and does not hold back with his opinions loved every item the three of them ordered. My wife (from India) is addicted to the curry chicken. My favorites are all the lamb dishes (Lamb Shank, Lamb Kafka, and Lamb Kabob in that order). And my (young adult) children love the Shawirma. One of my sons has a limited palate, but loves the cheese steak. The only warning I'd give is for take out, you may want to call in your order rather than use the Beyond Menu. There are times the service has glitched for us and they didn't get the fax order and if you put special notes (like my son not wanting mayo on his cheese steak) the way it prints out for them it is easy to miss. I don't hold this against the restaurant (they've hustled to fill our order the two times it didn't turn up for them), but it's safer to go with a phone call or go in. read more

Tonight was the first time I've ordered from this restaurant and I was very impressed! I ordered the lamb kabob platter and everything was delicious. The lamb was tender and juicy and I loved both the hummus and tzatziki. I was also really impressed by the Greek salad. It was super fresh and they used GOOD feta unlike the vast majority of other Mediterranean restaurants. The only thing that bummed me out was that the meal didn't come with any pita bread. Luckily I had other bread on hand and was able to improvise. Overall, the food was very good and I think Baba Ghannouj will become my new go to. read more

Baba Ghannouj Mediterranean Bistro - Lamb Kabob Platter - Middle Eastern Near Me - Cary, North Carolina