Ali Baba's Cafe Menu (2025 Update)
Introducing the menu at Ali Baba's Cafe, a hidden gem in Simi Valley offering delectable Mediterranean cuisine. With a diverse menu including favorites like lamb shawarma, falafel salad, and chicken kebabs, this restaurant has something for everyone. Customers rave about the flavorful dishes, generous portions, and attentive service. The soothing mint tea, baklava, and homemade hummus are must-try delights that will leave you satisfied. The ambiance is immersive with Mediterranean art and decor, adding to the dining experience. Whether you're looking for a quick lunch or a relaxed dinner, Ali Baba's Cafe is the perfect spot. Don't miss out on this culinary treasure in the heart of Simi Valley.
Appetizers
Assorted Pickles
Pickled cucumbers, turnips and kalamata olives.
Pickled Baby Eggplant
Stuffed with nuts and garlic.
Stuffed Grape Leaves
() filled with rice and herbs.
Falafel Croquette
Each. Crushed vegetarian chickpea croquette.
Sauteed Vegetables
Cauliflower, broccoli, carrots and green beans, sauteed in extra virgin olive oil, garlic and other exotic spices.
Baba Ganoush
Roasted eggplant dip.
Jaffa Hummus
Hummus topped with beef, and pine nuts.
Yogurt And Cucumber Dip
Served with a touch of mint.
Foul Moudamas
Fava bean dip mixed with a touch of garlic and lemon juice.
Labneh
Thick yogurt cheese with an olive oil topping.
Hummus Bi Tahina
Blended chickpea and sesame dip dusted with cayenne pepper.
Homemade Soup Of The Day
Ask for daily soup choices.
Horiatiki
Greek salad tossed with romaine lettuce, tomato, cucumber, kalamata olives and feta cheese.
Tabbouleh
Summer salad of cracked wheat, chopped parsley, tomato, cucumber and mint.
Baba's Salad
Chopped romaine lettuce, tomatoes and cucumbers tossed with Mediterranean vinaigrette dressing seasoned with lemon, extra virgin olive oil, and exotic spices.
Falafel Salad
Crushed falafel mixed with roasted almonds and tossed in Baba's salad.
Shawarma Salad
Baba's salad topped with marinated and grilled beef, lamb, or salmon.
Chicken Shawarma Salad
Horiatiki salad topped with marinated and grilled chicken shawarma.
Soup & Salad
Shawarma
Beef Shawarma Plate
Thinly sliced beef marinated in Baba's sauce then grilled to perfection.
Chicken Shawarma Plate
Shredded chicken marinated in Baba's sauce then grilled to perfection.
Lamb Shawarma Plate
Thinly sliced lamb marinated in Baba's sauce then grilled to perfection.
Salmon Shawarma Plate
Thinly sliced salmon marinated in lemon juice sauteed with caramelized onion.
Falafel Plate
Vegetarian chickpea croquettes served with tahini, tabbouleh, hummus, and baba's salad. These dishes come with specific side dishes, please ask your server.
Stuffed Filet Of Salmon
Salmon stuffed and grilled with a blend of garlic, parsley and Mediterranean spices in lemon juice and olive oil.
Curry
Sauteed onion and bell pepper served in curry with your choice of roasted chicken or leg of lamb in a creamy garlic sauce, veggies in a creamy coconut sauce, or roasted shrimp in coconut sauce.
Grilled Chicken Breast
Marinated in freshly squeezed lemon juice and served with tabbouleh, hummus, baba ghanoush and vegetables. These dishes come with specific side dishes, please ask your server.
Shrimp Scampi
Shrimp sauteed in extra virgin olive oil with lemon juice, garlic, and capers.
Tilapia Plate
Marinated in extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and spices, then grilled.
Oven Roasted Chicken
Chicken basted with garlic and herbs. These dishes come with specific side dishes, please ask your server.
House Specialties
Kufteh
Chicken Kufteh
Ground chicken skewers seasoned with herbs and spices, served with steamed mixed vegetables and a fresh cucumber-tomato salad.
Beef Kufteh
Grilled beef meatballs served with fluffy yellow rice, steamed broccoli, green beans, and a fresh salad of lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers.
Lamb Kufteh
Beef
Cubes of beef marinated in Baba's sauce then grilled on a skewer.
Chicken Breast
Marinated in extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and spices, then grilled.
Salmon
Cubes of salmon seasoned then grilled on a skewer.
Shrimp
Grilled shrimp marinated and seasoned in lemon juice.
Lamb
Cubes of seasoned lamb tenderloin grilled on a skewer.
Kebab Combo
Ground and cubed beef, chicken, and lamb seasoned and grilled.
Kebab Plates
Meal to Share
Dinner For Two
Chicken or beef shawarma, served on bed of rice with falafels, baba's salad and pita breads
Small Family Combo
Chicken or beef shawarma, served on bed of rice with chicken kebab, falafels, baba's salad and pita breads
Super Family Combo
Beef or chicken shawarma, beef or chicken kufteh, rice, chicken kebab, whole oven roasted chicken, falafels, baba's salad and pita breads
Baklava
Layers of light flaky crusts baked with honey and walnuts
Harisa
A light and tasty honey coconut cake
Dessert
Beverages
Bottled Drinks
Assorted bottled drinks: Sprite, Coke, and Diet Coke.