Ali Baba's Cave
San Francisco, CA 94117-3406
Phone: (415) 255-7820
- Price:
- $
- Hours:
- Fri-Sat 11am-2am, Sun-Thu 11am-12pm
Editorial Review for Ali Baba's Cave – by Gina Goff
In Short
A well-worn yet comfy decor with dim lighting and a cozy back room lined with floor pillows creates an Arabian feel at this quasi-Mediterranean restaurant. Patrons line up at the counter to place orders for meat and vegetarian shish kebobs, lamb and turkey shawarmas and the signature spicy falafel wraps, which are big enough to share. Lighter bites include inventive salads topped with ingredients like garbanzo beans, couscous and sprigs of mint and appetizers such as deep-fried eggplant.
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Insider Tips
Save MoneyMost entrees can be ordered as a combination platter with a side of salad or pocket bread.
User Reviews for Ali Baba's Cave
12/19/2006 Posted by blkestin
If you are looking for a tasty, cheap, quick lunch or dinner, I highly recommend Ali Baba's. Their falafel is, hands-down, the best I've ever had - crunchy, crispy on the outside, very flavorful, and not at all soggy. Their salads and spreads are all great as well. I like to get the mixed appetizer plate, where you can choose any 3 items from the appetizer menu. The portions are very plentiful, especially considering the prices. It's not fancy or pretty, but you cannot go wrong with Ali Baba's if you are just looking for high quality, very dependly good food.
Pros: Awesome food at amazing prices
10/12/2006 Posted by rakeshtondon
The falafals are soo good - tasty, fresh and flavorful. The hot sauce adds that extra oomph - definitely try it next time you go to Ali Baba. The bakhlavas are good too, but I wouldn't recommend eating them cold. Have them heat it - you'd be glad that you did.
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