Ali Baba Restuarant, Cincinnati, Ohio Restaurant Details

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Not your typical gyro joint. Good portions, good food, a little pricey though.

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Enjoyed the food. Wasn't great. Felt a bit overpriced. The place is in need of remodel. And the staff could learn how to smile.

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Excellent food. Very generous portions. Great value. One of our favorites.

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I'd never been there before, but.... I actually thought it would be great. I had set aside about an hour to grab a bite here. which seemed incredibly realistic since when we got there, there was only one other customer leaving with her take-out. we ordered and waited quite a long time. and there were THREE guys in the back cooking. for 2 people. I spent $26 dollars for a VERY light meal for my daughter and myself (and a side order of hummus). Already, I was in sticker shock considering that the tables were cheap plastic laminate, the atmosphere was like a fast food place.

ok. I ordered a Gyro. at THIS place, they only offer (4) ingredients in a Gyro. Meat, tomatoes, onions and sauce. I specifically asked for NO onions because they make me terribly sick. we waited. I asked (complained) about the crazy long wait twice because I had a meeting coming up. ummm....where's our food? they did not apologize, just gave some kind of whiny explanation that the kebobs take a LONG time. It was 20 minutes longer before they brought the food and, of course, no one apologized that it took so long because frankly, they just didn't care. I asked about forks. he points to the back of the room and tells me I have to get them myself. plastic forks. (and HOW would I know that? since the meal for one adult and one kid was $26 bucks and came out on plates. I kinda thought silverware was not really an unrealistic expecation.) Customer Service seems to be a foreign concept there. (get it? foreign)

Then, no one asked how our food was. Because..... the REAL kicker for me was.....yep. the gyro had onions on it. I had to pick them out of the sandwich with my fingers because I had NO time to wait for them to make another by then: I was nearly passing out from hunger by this time. (NOT exaggerating), but also, I had a scheduled meeting to get to. Even as it was, I still got sick on the onions that had been on my gyro (yes, some people ARE that sensitive to raw onions, which is why I specifically asked for no onions.) and I had to go to a client meeting with onions on my breath and the smell on my hands. He said he just forgot about the onions. there are only (4) ingredients. how do you forget when this is WHAT YOU DO ALL DAY? I put them on the hummus plate and waited for them to check on us. a sincere apology would have fixed everything. but ALL 3 guys were babbling in the back to each other. (no other customers). I actually took my pile of onions that I intended to discuss with the guy. but, there was no one to speak to. I dumped them on the counter, which of course was incredibly rude, but I figured if he was going to ignore me, that was the only way to get his attention. and, once he noticed, he was offended. HE was offended. After they managed to make this my WORST food experience in a Cincinnati Restaurant in at least 10 years.

I've had some TRULY great gyros /Mediterranean food in CIncinnati that was prepared in 5-6 minutes or less. I could have driven to Sharonville, eaten a FANTASTIC Gyro, and been back ON TIME for my meeting in the time it took at this place. Yes, I was 15 minutes late for my meeting. nice, guys. thanks so much.

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Best falafel sandwich in town. Yes, they are freshly scooped and fried, but it's the accoutrements that take it over the top. Their spread of hummus, tabouleh, cauliflower, eggplant, hot sauces, peppers, cucumbers and more are so fresh and delish. My meat eating friends say that it's equally as good.
Decor leaves much to be desired and honestly service is a bit slow. Worth the wait if you have time.