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"I got dolmades, and while I didn't really like them, but presentation on point and most people really liked them. I'm just not a huge fan of vinegar based foods."
Phone: +18285752075
Address: 1 Page Ave Suite 139, 28801, Asheville, US, United States
City: Asheville
Website: http://babanahm.com
Monday: 11:00 -15:00
Tuesday: 11:00 -15:00
Wednesday: 11:00 -15:00
Thursday: 11:00 -20:00
Friday: 11:00 -20:00
Saturday: 11:00 -20:00
Dishes: 37
Amenities: 22
Categories: 5
Reviews: 1298
We were starved while staycating in DT Asheville on the nicest day of the year when we decided to eat at this super healthy restaurant. We were invited by the tree lined street tables and general chill vibe. It was the kind of busy less than bustling where you pinch and ask yourself if it's for real. So disclaimer my review here could be colored through rose colored, hungry glasses. Anyway let's get to it. With our expectations and the fact it was inviting we went in to order realized we had become people who can't see to read a lot of items in a series on a wall menu anymore. And we also realized that we must have, for whatever reason misunderstood how to order. I should have photographed the menu, but it was slightly confusing. It would be less so to a regular which we plan on being now that we know how good it is. I had the meatballs with a hummus bowl. There were 3 beef lamb meatballs spiced so perfectly I found myself involuntarily ummming. The hummus had the right flavor with the minced olives, shredded pickled beets, and other salad ingredients lettuce tom red onion and cucumber. It all had a great flavor profile mixed up. I dipped my meatballs in the hummus and felt like I'd died and gone to heaven. The one thing I would change is to order the hummus on the side because I don't care for my lettuce already stirred around covered in it. I can honestly say it was the most enjoyable meal I've had in months. Aside from this, the selection of beverages available were beyond the pale for a QSR type of restaurant. They have, for lack of a better term taste. Haha see what I did there? They had a curated seasonal beer assortment, selections of wine in small bottles, and of course the dry cider I ordered spared no detail at being as healthy as an alcoholic beverage could be. See photos. Also I thought it was great they carried non alcoholic regional fruit soda. So whether you go for the outing/scenery, just a beverage to sip and people watch for the afternoon, or just for a functional lunch/early dinner, I'd definitely not snooze on this one. It will make you feel light but still fed. And it is a nice break from SA diet with options to break out of a beverage rut too.
Ordered the Chicken Shawarma Fattoush Salad: the chicken shawarma, chopped romaine, creamy tahini dressing, tomato, cucumber, sumac onions, pickled slaw, cumin carrot, feta, tabouli, pita chips, dolma, crispy chickpeas, and fresh za'atar created a very tasty mix. Service was quick, and the ambiance had a takeout vibe with seating available outside.
Wonderful little spot for a Mediterranean/Lebanese dish. Nice seating on the sidewalk. Lots of other places were packed full, but Baba had seats available, some cold beers and ciders in the cooler, and delicious food provided in less than 10 minutes. If you have other things to do/see in town, Couldn't ask for more.
No idea how this place has good reviews. Not authentic at all. White washed restaurant like the rest of Asheville, it’s kinda sad. Meatballs were 100% frozen. It was cheap because it was barely any food.
I got dolmades, and while I didn't really like them, but presentation on point and most people really liked them. I'm just not a huge fan of vinegar based foods.
