“ Food was great, and also reasonably priced. Service was good intent but slow and also they kept forgetting to bring stuff. However we really enjoyed the food and flavors a lot. ”

“ One of the best Egyptian food experiences I have had! Hospitality is Top Notch! Amazing authentic delicious food and what a kind family that will take great care of you! ”

“ Fantastic locally owned and run by a lovely family for many years! The food is terrific. It is a small place and they only take cash I think. I love the hummus and falafel. Everything we've tried has been excellent! The tabouli is so fresh. I go every time I'm in London! I always look forward to it. ”

“ Best Egyptian food you can get in London I love family restaurants they are less sophisticated and simple but the food especially authentic ones is the real deal We had fattah, Koshary, Mosakka, Beshamel pasta Molokhia and Mumbar then Um Ali was our desert So you can pretend we had 30% of the menu and each item was very very good And Sure I will come again ”

“ Great food Fantastic hospitality The taste of home food Mumbar, kushari, fatta, Mulokhia and mosakaa are all yummy ”

“ The food here was excellent. The service was amazing. Everything was made fresh and they explained everything on the menu. Would highly recommend. ”

“ If u are looking for genuine homy cozy food is the place Best falafel so far The mlookeya is excellent The cabbage rolls is a must We sat outside , because the smell of the fried garlic was so intense I would say the best way is maybe to order food and have it at home ”

“ If you're looking for authentic, Egyptian home cooking then this is the place for you. It's awfully unassuming and not exactly the most flashy looking of places. You'd be excused for walking past it, as it doesn't look like anything special but sometimes (very much so in this case) there are hidden gems. Ali Baba really does great food, with a good traditional menu to choose from. While the decor may not match some of the prices, you'll be quietly surprised at how delicious and well done the food here is. ”

“ Got intrigued after reading the reviews and on a day that I was craving for kebabs, I've decided to venture in. The little hole-in-the-wall was indeed like what other reviewers had mentioned - awkward empty place with a not-so-friendly older couple. The lady almost barked at me when she asked if I wanted to put hummus in my sandwich. To be fair, I don't think they were rude or difficult. But smiles and greetings were not their top priority (actually I didn't care that much for it either in this case). Nevertheless, I loved how the lady started frying raw lamb meat on the grill after I ordered. She literally cooked the food fresh in front of me! The wait was not bad at all and I had the time to look around the different Islamic artworks on the wall. They were quite fascinating! I took my kebab home and oh it was delicious. The lamb was perfectly cooked and seasoned. The hummus portion was just right and there was copious amount of salads. I can't wait to return and have another go or try something different. The only thing I wish was they would provide napkins and a bag for takeaway. But I guess it is a no frill place and I suppose it could count as environmental friendly! ”

“ This Egyptian restaurant is very unassuming (when I say unassuming, I mean kinda looks like it's not in full operation). We noticed it while doing laundry across the street. The lady who runs the place was setting up for lunch as we were leaving. She seemed nice enough and the menu looked pretty good so we vowed to return. About an hour later we returned. We were the only ones there at the time. The lady, who's name I should have gotten, was friendly and happy to put together a nice array of options. We ended getting 5 or 6 starters so we could sample a bit of everything. They included falafel, hummus with meat, a cucumber and yogurt salad, pita, and kibbeh. We then finished with baklava! Seriously, everything was delicious and really well priced- especially for the location. Highly recommend seeing past the facade and giving this local gem a try. ”