I recently had the pleasure of dining at Alibaba Restaurant in Dallas, and I must say, it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. The highlight of my visit was undoubtedly the outstanding service provided by Amanda, our waiter for the evening.From the moment I stepped through the door, Amanda greeted me with a warm smile and made me feel right at home. Her attentiveness throughout the meal was unparalleled, and she went above and beyond to ensure that every aspect of our dining experience was perfect.I opted for the saffron chicken with falafel as a side, and I was blown away by the flavors and presentation of the dish. Each bite was a burst of authentic Middle Eastern flavors, expertly prepared by the talented kitchen staff at Alibaba Restaurant.What truly set this dining experience apart was Amanda’s exceptional service. Her friendly demeanor, attention to detail, and genuine passion for hospitality were evident in every interaction. She anticipated our needs before we even had to ask and made us feel like valued guests throughout the entire meal.Overall, Alibaba Restaurant exceeded my expectations in every way possible. The combination of delicious food and unparalleled service, thanks to Amanda, made for a truly memorable dining experience. I can’t wait to return and indulge in more of their delectable dishes while enjoying the same level of exceptional service.A heartfelt thank you to Amanda and the entire team at Alibaba Restaurant for making my visit truly unforgettable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brenda Burt
Great buffet. Very popular place! There's was a wait at 2 on a Saturday. Food was spot on.
Food was very good, except for the rise, not that good as expected. I did not even eat half of it.Service was terrible. Our server simply abandoned us. I had to get up from my table to get what we need three times!Maybe to go would be best.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 1
Bryan Hayslett
Always a delicious meal, I recommend coming for the lunch buffet! The restaurant was busy, but we sat outside and didn’t have to wait long. Everything in the buffet is tasty, with a traditional selection of Mediterranean dishes. 10/10Vegetarian options: Plenty of options in the buffet!
Good choice of salad and side dishes. However, hummus was spoiled with a sour smell made me sick after eating it. They make sure that each person pays upfront the tips calculated based on how many people siting at the table ($20 + taxes + tips) This place is overcrowded, overpriced, and overrated. Won't be back again.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Howard Saltzman
First time when not the buffet. Food was hot, fresh, tasty and cooked to order.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Null
Place is solid for over a decade. Food is still good. Only downgrade is that their kebabs used to be flame grilled, but now they seem to be baked, so they lost their delicious smoky flavor years ago.Otherwise their buffet still presents an amazing value and you would end up paying $35+ for all of this alacarte. Dont listen to people who claim this place is pricey. For what you get, it is at most, average price.Bathrooms always clean and smell faintly of bleach, thank god these people know how to clean AND disinfect. Only restauranteurs with more than half a brain cell in this metro it seems.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ted Mitchell
Great food. Saffron Chicken is awesome! Got take out for a 12 person family event. Not inexpensive. Food was ready on time. Generous portions. Friendly staff.
I felt compelled to write this review and share an unsettling experience I had at Ali Baba/Terra Mediterranean, involving the owner's son. His behavior was not just unprofessional; it was downright aggressive.While dining there, he was extremely rude to a fellow customer, and when I politely questioned his behavior, he escalated the situation by threatening to call the police on me and my children. He insisted that if I didn't approve of his management style, I was welcome to eat elsewhere, and made it clear that he was the ultimate authority in the restaurant.I managed to capture this entire exchange on video. It's certainly not my preference to post such content on social media, but I am considering it given the severity of the incident and as this type of behavior could be detrimental to the restaurant's reputation and to your considerations in any professional capacity.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
MRS. MOMOF4MIRACLES
Food is delicious, but it’s extremely pricy for what it is.The drinks are not good at all.It’s clean and fast seating.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 3
Malik Khatoon
This place is absolutely amazing! The food the staff, there are so many good things to say. I recommend the lunch buffet for new comers. They have a nice limited selection of very flavorful food that isn't over done. This way you also get to try everything without the commitment. You may need to wait for a seat or possibly make a reservayion in advance due to the popularity of the place. They also so not have any coke or pepsi products for everyone that is Halal and pro watermelon this may be the place for you. The machine is coke but I'm it's because they bought it years ago like most retaurants do, they even tried to cover the logo. The products are defintetly local. One of my new favorite placss to go!Vegetarian options: There are a quite a few vegetrian options.
I recently had the pleasure of dining at Alibaba Restaurant in Dallas, and I must say, it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. The highlight of my visit was undoubtedly the outstanding service provided by Amanda, our waiter for the evening.From the moment I stepped through the door, Amanda greeted me with a warm smile and made me feel right at home. Her attentiveness throughout the meal was unparalleled, and she went above and beyond to ensure that every aspect of our dining experience was perfect.I opted for the saffron chicken with falafel as a side, and I was blown away by the flavors and presentation of the dish. Each bite was a burst of authentic Middle Eastern flavors, expertly prepared by the talented kitchen staff at Alibaba Restaurant.What truly set this dining experience apart was Amanda’s exceptional service. Her friendly demeanor, attention to detail, and genuine passion for hospitality were evident in every interaction. She anticipated our needs before we even had to ask and made us feel like valued guests throughout the entire meal.Overall, Alibaba Restaurant exceeded my expectations in every way possible. The combination of delicious food and unparalleled service, thanks to Amanda, made for a truly memorable dining experience. I can’t wait to return and indulge in more of their delectable dishes while enjoying the same level of exceptional service.A heartfelt thank you to Amanda and the entire team at Alibaba Restaurant for making my visit truly unforgettable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great buffet. Very popular place! There's was a wait at 2 on a Saturday. Food was spot on.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Buffet Kabab, Sautéed Vegetables, Tabouli, Soup, Kafta Kabob, Rice Pudding, Mediterranean Salad, Fried Cauliflower, Roasted Chicken
Always an amazing experience. Wait staff is the best and so is the receptionist. Food quality is absolutely A+ and fresh and savory.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gyro, Tabouli, Zattar Flatbread, Kibbeh, Mediterranean Salad, Spanakopita, Fried Cauliflower, Salad Bar, Roasted Chicken
Food was very good, except for the rise, not that good as expected. I did not even eat half of it.Service was terrible. Our server simply abandoned us. I had to get up from my table to get what we need three times!Maybe to go would be best.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 1
Always a delicious meal, I recommend coming for the lunch buffet! The restaurant was busy, but we sat outside and didn’t have to wait long. Everything in the buffet is tasty, with a traditional selection of Mediterranean dishes. 10/10Vegetarian options: Plenty of options in the buffet!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sautéed Vegetables, Vegan, Baklava, Zattar Flatbread, Falafel, Fried Cauliflower, Salad Bar
Good choice of salad and side dishes. However, hummus was spoiled with a sour smell made me sick after eating it. They make sure that each person pays upfront the tips calculated based on how many people siting at the table ($20 + taxes + tips) This place is overcrowded, overpriced, and overrated. Won't be back again.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
First time when not the buffet. Food was hot, fresh, tasty and cooked to order.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Place is solid for over a decade. Food is still good. Only downgrade is that their kebabs used to be flame grilled, but now they seem to be baked, so they lost their delicious smoky flavor years ago.Otherwise their buffet still presents an amazing value and you would end up paying $35+ for all of this alacarte. Dont listen to people who claim this place is pricey. For what you get, it is at most, average price.Bathrooms always clean and smell faintly of bleach, thank god these people know how to clean AND disinfect. Only restauranteurs with more than half a brain cell in this metro it seems.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food. Saffron Chicken is awesome! Got take out for a 12 person family event. Not inexpensive. Food was ready on time. Generous portions. Friendly staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Buffet Kabab, Sautéed Vegetables, Vegan, Tabouli, Lamb Chops, Mediterranean Salad, Fried Cauliflower
Awesome ! Nothing can beat this place !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Broken and ripped seats for $18 dollar kebabs.
Atmosphere: 1
Awesome food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I felt compelled to write this review and share an unsettling experience I had at Ali Baba/Terra Mediterranean, involving the owner's son. His behavior was not just unprofessional; it was downright aggressive.While dining there, he was extremely rude to a fellow customer, and when I politely questioned his behavior, he escalated the situation by threatening to call the police on me and my children. He insisted that if I didn't approve of his management style, I was welcome to eat elsewhere, and made it clear that he was the ultimate authority in the restaurant.I managed to capture this entire exchange on video. It's certainly not my preference to post such content on social media, but I am considering it given the severity of the incident and as this type of behavior could be detrimental to the restaurant's reputation and to your considerations in any professional capacity.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Food is delicious, but it’s extremely pricy for what it is.The drinks are not good at all.It’s clean and fast seating.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 3
This place is absolutely amazing! The food the staff, there are so many good things to say. I recommend the lunch buffet for new comers. They have a nice limited selection of very flavorful food that isn't over done. This way you also get to try everything without the commitment. You may need to wait for a seat or possibly make a reservayion in advance due to the popularity of the place. They also so not have any coke or pepsi products for everyone that is Halal and pro watermelon this may be the place for you. The machine is coke but I'm it's because they bought it years ago like most retaurants do, they even tried to cover the logo. The products are defintetly local. One of my new favorite placss to go!Vegetarian options: There are a quite a few vegetrian options.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Buffet Kabab, Sautéed Vegetables, Vegan, Gyro, Baklava, Tabouli, Tomato Basil Soup, Soup, Zattar Flatbread, Kafta Kabob, Rice Pudding, Kibbeh, Falafel, Mediterranean Salad, Spanakopita, Fried Cauliflower, Salad Bar, Lamb Chops, Roasted Chicken, Salads