Ali Baba's Middle Eastern Cuisine - 197 Dundas St W — Restaurant in Toronto

Leaving only one star for the portion. As a flafel expert I would rate this place a one star and would by no means recommened the place to someone who is new to town or middle eastern food in general. Brown rice and yellow rise are always uncooked..no taste on the flafel..I have been there several times but the last two times i went in the evenning..the mid age guy who serves you is veryyy unfriendly..seeems very bored with what he does..not very sanitary..i mean his gloves..the plates..where he picks the breads..the whole thing was a mess..maybe coz it was 8 pm ish something and he was tired?but this wasnt the first time..he and his appearance( mentioned in some other reviews (attitude wise plus the way he serves food and wraps things(throwing tiny thin things in the wrap)) is the only reason i promised myself not to ever go there eventhough I live nearby..true its good price for big portion if you are only looking to grab something at lunch or after work..but quality wise..environment and setting it only deserves one star..the ladies that are at cashier are polite and nice..but these two guys who serve food..they make you lose appetite..not so clean in general..P.S my last visit was June 3rd J...

I was desperate to find found and really had a hunger pang for shawarma so was walking the street looking for a place and behold! right at the corner middle eastern music sucked me in.

I was skeptical. Lots of tables but not enough people eating inside, healthy line up for food though. I ordered the chicken shawarma and the man at the counter was very nice and generous with the servings. My shawarma was quite large and I didn't think I would finish it all (I did!). There was also a large screen tv playing what I can only assume was rap/dance music videos. Very catchy! I sat at a picnic table at the entrance and watched students and lawyers (I guess I'm near a court somewhere) run back and forth.

Surprising feature: they recycle. Often times some restaurants have just a large bin and everything gets thrown in. These folks have a separate bin for bottles and cans.

My only ONLY complain about this place: the hot sauce was not hot enough. Why? You can crank up the hot sauce. Torontonians can take it!

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Ali Baba’s Middle Eastern Cuisine at Dundas, Toronto is a true gem in the realm of Middle Eastern Canadian dining. This restaurant is conveniently located very near Masjid Toronto, so if you’re looking for a place to pray and then eat, or vice versa, this is the to-go place. It is also near the city attractions like AGO and Little Canada.

What truly stands out at Ali Baba’s is their unwavering commitment to quality. We ordered Roasted Chicken plate and Beef Shawarma plate and goodness, they’re the best so far among those that we’ve tried in Toronto.

They use only the finest, freshest ingredients, ensuring every dish is a delightful fusion of nutritional goodness and exceptional taste.

If and when you’re in downtown Toronto, and you’re looking for halal food, I highly recommend this place. Ali Baba’s Middle Eastern Cuisine is a haven for those seeking a culinary journey that marries tradition with creativity, delivering exceptional meals that satisfy both the palate...