Ali Baba Middle Eastern Cuisine & Café Menu (2025 Update)

At Ali Baba Middle Eastern Cuisine & Café, a hidden gem located in Staten Island, guests are treated to a vibrant tapestry of Middle Eastern flavors. The menu is a delightful blend of authentic dishes that showcase the richness of the cuisine. Start your culinary adventure with warm appetizers like Hummus and Tabbouleh, preparing your palate for heartier offerings.

  • Shrimp Kofta: Ground shrimp infused with aromatic herbs served over fragrant rice.
  • Fried Tilapia Fillet: Crispy and golden, a crowd favorite paired with rice.
  • Hearty Lentil Soup: A comforting bowl featuring lentils and Swiss chard.

Each dish reflects the owner Mohamed's dedication to quality, matching the warmth of the service. Reviews reveal a welcoming atmosphere, enhanced by delightful hookah options. For a memorable dining experience that feels like home, Ali Baba is sure to captivate!

Platters

Kofta Platter

2 Long Kofta comes with rice or fries and grilled vegetables.

US$24.99

Ali Baba Lamb Chops

Grilled baby chops serviced with rice or fries and steamed vegetables.

US$27.99

Stuffed Sausage (Mumbaar)

Sausage stuffed with rice, onion, parsley, cilantro and tomato serves with fries.

US$19.99

Stuffed Cabbage

US$19.99

Lamb Kabob

Grilled tender loin lamb serviced with rice or fries and steamed vegetables.

US$24.99

Stuffed Grape Leaves

US$19.99

Macaroni Bechamel With Kofta

Nice piece of macaroni stuffed with ground meat, onion, tomato sauce and white cream sauce serves with kofta.

US$19.99

Ali Baba Mix Grill

Mixed beef and lamb kofta, lamb or beef cubes and chicken serviced with rice or fries and steamed vegetables.

US$27.99

Macaroni Bechamel

Nice piece of macaroni stuffed with ground meat, onion, tomato sauce and white cream sauce.

US$9.99

Liver Platter

fried Veal liver comes with fries, green salad and pita bread

US$19.99

Chicken Shawarma

Shredded marinated chicken breast cooked with peppers and onion, serviced with rice or fries and steamed vegetables.

US$19.99

Shish Tawook

Grilled marinated chicken brest cubes serviced with rice or fries and steamed vegetables.

US$19.99

Stuffed Sausage (Mumbaar) With Kofta

Sausage stuffed with rice, onion, parsley, cilantro and tomato serves with kofta and fries.

US$24.99

Tagen Calamari With Shrimp

Mixed calamari with shrimp, onion, garlic, and green pepper. Served with rice.

US$19.99

Tagen Shrimp

Shrimp cooked with onion, garlic, and green pepper. Served with rice.

US$19.99

Fried Tilapia Fillet & Rice

Nice Fried Tilapia fillet serve with rice

US$18.99

Shrimp Kofta

Ground shrimp, onion, garlic, dill, cilantro, rice. Served with rice.

US$19.99

Curry Shrimp

Curry shrimp, garlic and hot pepper, served with rice.

US$19.99

Whole Bronzini Grilled Fish With Rice & Salad (1pc)

Whole Bronzini Grilled Fish with Rice & Salad (1pc)

US$27.99

Tagen Calamari

Grounded calamari mixed with onion, garlic, green pepper. Served with rice.

US$19.99

Tagen Fish With Tomato Sauce & Rice (2pc)

Tagen Fish with Tomato Sauce & Rice (2pc)

US$19.99

Whole Fried Fish With Rice & Salad (1pc)

Fried whole Bronzini fish serve with rice and green mixed salad

US$27.99

Rice With Shrimp

Shrimp made with pepper, onion, tomato, parsley, cilantro, and dell served with rice.

US$19.99

Fried Calamari Served With Fries

Fried Calamari Served with Fries

US$19.99

Fried Whiting & Rice (2pc)

Fried Whiting Fillet serve with rice

US$17.99

Fish

Appetizers

French Fries

US$7.99

Yogurt Salad

Yogurt, garlic, dry mint, and cucumber.

US$7.99

Tahini

Tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic.

US$7.99

Baba Ghanouj

Eggplant, tahini, garlic, and olive oil.

US$7.99

Tabbouleh

Parsley, fresh mint, tomato, and bulgur.

US$7.99

Hummus

Chickpeas, puree, tahini, lemon, olive oil, and garlic.

US$7.99

Eggplant

Eggplant, tomato, garlic, and olive oil.

US$7.99

Beans

Mixed beans and garlic.

US$7.99

Mix Green Salad

Organic green mixed and tomato.

US$7.99

Cheesecake

Cream cheese and topping.

US$6.89

Baklava

Assortment of pastries with nuts.

US$6.89

Basbousa

Made from forrina, sour cream, sugar, coconut oil and syrup.

US$6.99

Kenafa

Baked in the oven topped with cheese, bread, crumbs, pistachio and homemade syrup.

US$7.99

Rice Pudding

Milk, rice, syrup and topping.

US$6.99

Mouhallabia

Milk pudding topped with ground pistachio and homemade syrup.

US$6.89

Desserts

Soup

Noodle Soup (Medium Size)

Noodle, carrot, celery, and chicken.

US$7.99

Hearty Lentil Soup

Swiss chard lentil, onion, garlic, and fresh lemon juice.

US$7.99

Mushroom Chicken Soup

Mushroom, chicken onion, and cooking cream.

US$7.99

Vegetable Soup (Medium Size)

Carrot, potatoes, green beans, corn, and zucchini. Vegetarian.

US$7.99

Meat Gyro Shawarma Sandwich

Shredded marinated beef with tahini sauce, with tomato, lettuce, pepper and onion, serve with French fries.

US$14.99

Tuna Fish Sandwich

Tuna, lettuce, tomato, mayo, onion, and celery in a pita bread.

US$13.99

Veal Liver

Fried veal liver cooked with onion and peppers in a pita bread serves with fries.

US$14.99

Kofta Sandwich

Grilled ground beef with tahini sauce, with tomato, lettuce, pepper and onion, serve with French fries.

US$14.99

Shish Tawook Sandwich

Pieces of marinated grilled chicken with tahini sauce, with tomato, lettuce, pepper and onion, serve with French fries.

US$14.99

Falafel Sandwich

Crispy falafel with tahini sauce, tomato, lettuce, pepper and onion, serve with French fries.

US$11.99

Beef Sausage

Beef sausage cooked with onion and peppers in a pita bread serves with fries.

US$14.99

Chicken Shawarma Sandwich

Shredded marinated chicken with tahini sauce, with tomato, lettuce, pepper and onion, serve with French fries.

US$14.99

Sandwiches

Drinks

Fanta

US$2.00

Sprite

The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.

US$2.00

Coca Cola

The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.

US$2.00