Ali Baba Persian Restaurant   

110 Centre At Riverchase
Birmingham, AL 35216
205-823-2222
www.alibabarst.com

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You can never judge a book by its cover, the old saying goes, and such is the case with Ali Baba, a tiny, nondescript Middle Eastern food store/restaurant that cooks up a mean kebab as well as other Mediterranean munchies. Seasoned palates will know what to get here. A good rule of thumb: The harder a dish is to pronounce, the better it is -- but for those who haven't ordered Persian plates before, start simple, like with a hummus or baba ghanoush appetizer (both $4.99) and a shish kebab of lamb, chicken or beef (all under $13). Whether you've been here 1, 2, or 20 times, the capable servers will answer all questions and deliver prompt and friendly service. If you like what you've eaten, stop by the adjacent grocery and pick up something to take home and prepare yourself.