The Mediterranean break

    
    Have you ever eaten something that makes you feel renewed on your palate and so satisfying you want to try more? Thats what I felt when we went to eat at Ali Baba's Kitchen in Newbury Park, CA. After repeatedly eating Italian, American, India, and Chinese, it felt like I was basking in the sun on a warm morning!

    We chose to eat the small family combo which consisted of everything Medi food is essentially made of. The most popular Medi food people most often like is Falafel. Made of Chickpeas and some seasoning, this fried pattie/ball is eaten with pita bread or just plain.At Baba's, it is served with a tasty tangy dip. Its filling, its tasty, and has a great taste! As part of the meal they served us some fresh salad too, which had a very distinct flavour to it. I am sure there is something special in the dressing used cause it had a sharp flavour and freshness of cucumber!

Falafel, Baba's salad and Pita bread

     Now the next favourite in this food is Hummus! Of course you have eaten it in many places, and in many flavours but it is amazingly fresh with chili powder drizzled on top and olive oil along the edges. The meal does not include the hummus so you will have to order extra to eat with the warm pita bread that is included though. Believe me, there is nothing like fresh hummus!

     Next course is the Chicken Shawarma with rice and Chicken Kabab. Shawarma is shredded meat that is grilled. and mostly served in the form of a sandwich. Now in this meal its served with flavoured rice. And the Kababs are diced chicken marinated in lemon juice olive oil and vinegar and skewed. Its the most delicious kabab I have had in ages(in US)!!

   Hey, I almost forgot, for dessert, try their Baklava. Its a puff pastry with a layer of nuts, spices and honey. It is yum yumm yummm...
    So if you want to fill your tummy with happiness, do check this place out. In the mean time, I am gonna try some more of their yummy dishes and fill you in! babyee!!

Ali Baba's Kitchen
2110-B Newbury Road
Newbury Park CA-91320

http://alibabarestaurant.com/