“Amazing local treasure with fantastic food and friendly staff. The kofte is delicious with a delicate flavors and humble spices; easily a favorite. The Turkish kebab has just the right amount of heat while still being full of flavor. If you're new to this type of food, start with the shawarma and explore from thereーI promise you will not be disappointed. Everything I have eaten here has been freshly made, perfectly cooked and full of that unique flavor you only find in authentic Turkish food.As a side note; I have severe dietary restrictions and the staff has always been super understanding, making my order exactly as I need it every time without fail. I'm thankful for such a place in my community where I can practice speaking and experience a bit of the culture through their excellent food and service. I promise I'll get better at Turkish, but since I only get to speak it here you must stay open forever. ?Dietary restrictions: Can't eat vegetables“
“I was very impressed with my experience at Ali Baba this past week. Although it has a large dining area there are many takeout orders that primarily serve as a large part of their business. The food was phenomenal. They gave huge portions for their prices. You can’t go wrong with the yogurt sauce and the pita bread. The Kebab is the best kept secret in my opinion. Can’t wait to go back.Vegetarian options: Lots of optionsParking: Street parking hit or missKid-friendliness: YesWheelchair accessibility: Yes flat entry“
“Absolutely delish Indian food! It has become my husband and I's go to for Indian dinner. Best tandoori chicken I've ever had...the Naan and Kormas are very yummy! Man at the counter always has a smile! Can't recommend enough!“
“Get the Kibbeh. I tried it for the first time here and I almost cried because it was so good, not lying, I am actually legitimately sad that I hadn't come here sooner. Not only is the food excellent but the staff is very kind and understanding when it comes to the dietary needs of their guests. I needed to know if there was onions in something (I have an allergy) and they went all the way up the chain to ask on my behalf in order to ensure my safety, it was very sweet and as an added bonus I was able to eat the amazing food, which I'll talk about now!My friend had the chicken kofta rice plate but I had a lamb and beef kofta naan wrap, kibbeh and a tea. The naan was soft and fresh, kept its strength and held what was an incredibly juicy filling very effectively. Since I cannot digest vegetables, I only had meat in my wrap and so the flavor of the meat becomes very important; Zaitoon Kitchen has FANTASTIC lamb & beef kofta. Absolutely out of this world amazing. Juicy, tender, flavorful with all the right kinds of spices you would expect in Mediterranean kofta but different (pleasantly so) from other places I've had kofta at. I'm not sure if it's how they grill it or if it's something they do in prep but I really enjoyed the depth of flavor in this meat. The spices layer throughout it so the bites in the middle of the wrap are consistent but still just as exciting as the first biteーI was sad when it was finished and were I a weaker person I'd have ordered another.For dessert I tried a chocolate baklava, something I have never had before and was very happy to have tried. The Shuabi with Cream was also an incredible new treat that I have no regrets about. There was more I wanted to try but I ran out of room in my stomachーnot cash though, the prices here are great for the area!This place rocks and I will be back! Thank you for a great meal and another positive experience trying new food from cultures outside of my own (˶' ᵕ ' )Dietary restrictions: Onion allergy, no vegetables“
“Some of the best chicken I've ever had. The prices are really great for the portion sizes and the quality. I can't help but keep coming back because I love it so much! My only issue has been with staff. Very often, if not every time, I have to wait for quite a while to ask for something because there's nobody at the front. The most recent time I went (2/20/24) also was incredibly unpleasant for me in terms of service. Not only did it take forever to ask for utensils because nobody was there, but the worker that did come out (I believe it was the worker as there was nobody else in the building at that moment) smelled very heavily of marijuana to the point of causing my asthma to act up and make me cough.“
“Best zinger burger in all New york, especially knew this when I went back to back The quality is hand slaughtered meat cooked hand bred style I have tried other meat and they aren't so juicy and tender inside while keeping its crispness“
“Affordable and delicious with large portions. Clean restaurant. Try the chicken dishes with the white sauce!Vegetarian options: Falafel, hummus, baklava etcDietary restrictions: HalalParking: PlazaKid-friendliness: Plenty to eat and fine atmosphereWheelchair accessibility: Seems to be accessible“
“The rice plate is amazing! The felafel is some of the best I’ve ever had, really tender, moist but not dense, perfectly seasoned. Same for the chicken: tender, moist, & sensationally seasoned. Everything on the plate is sensational, and works together beautifully. I can’t get over how delicious this is. I grew up eating middle eastern food, have been to many upscale middle eastern restaurants and family kitchens, and this meal blew me away.“
“I love this place! I have never been disappointed with anything that I’ve purchased. Their pizza is delicious and lower sodium than most, so that I can enjoy it without having to worry about my blood pressure rising. They give a very generous portion of chicken over rice, or any of the other menu offerings.Their lamb Gyro is made with quality chunks of lamb and lots of them, so delicious… I also love their assortment of bulk candies, nuts, and dried fruits. They also have the best tasting fresh naan, that I have ever encountered! Their pricing is very reasonable, considering the quality of the food.The staff there are very accommodating, and understanding of those who are not as familiar with their menu items. I even love the way that they fold their bags to close them.???????Dietary restrictions: I love that their meat is hand slaughtered, and without added hormones and antibiotics. Blessed.“
“This was a great experience. We are from Kenya and we're visiting Schenectady for keisure.finding this spot was heaven sent.The food was amazing,awesome and well cooked.service and cleanliness was top notch and our server Karim was very friendly and welcoming.would highly recommend.Kid-friendliness: My 10 month old had a feeding chair.so necessary“
“Inconspicuous and casual; don't let the simplicity of this place fool you. Their food rocks.Quality ingredients and food, reasonable prices, and friendly staff. Stop by for a quick meal, and you won't be disappointed. Ralo's a good guy.“
“Food was really good and surprised me. But I just can't stand places that don't cook their falafel on the grill mashed because it ends up dry and not as flavorful. They were very generous with the sauces. Also got my order right and I'm super picky.“
“Alibaba is a gem hidden in the rocks. I can't express in words how delectable the butter chicken pizza is! The taste and texture just explode in your mouth leaving you both satisfied and yearning for more. I highly recommend their pizza!“
“I enjoyed eating at this restaurant. The food was good. The chicken over rice was delicious and scrumptious to eat. The mango lassi was well made puree and the Roghni Naan was crispy, tasty and delicious. The host and cooks are hospitable and very attentive!“
“The Cook And the Counter Guy was very nice and the service was excellent And the food was amazing I bought the chicken wings and Fries everything was perfect and I will be going there from now on the food was made fresh it wasn’t sitting under a heating lamp like other places’ Great place to eat ??“
“We ride past this business daily and tonight we decided to give it a try and we were pleasantly surprised with our order which we took home. We ordered a 2 piece crispy chicken breast and wing with a side of mashed potatoes with gravy a biscuit and a drink. When we got home we heated for a few seconds and this was the best chicken dinner better than KFC not greasy and taste we ordered a side of coleslaw each as well and was very good also. We will definitely go back and recommend their chicken combos great service as well“