We love this little place. The food is deelish and the charming little garden on the west side of the building is perfect for a family sit down dinner. (Bring your own high chair, or booster seat.)
We loved the Falafel appetizer and had the Gyro platter and Shawarma platter for dinner. Both were very good and come with Tabouleh salad, hummus that is light and exquisitely seasoned and extra pita ( which is very fresh and light as well). I favor Greek dolmas, so trying the Dolmas appetizer seemed a bit mushy and too much like pasta sauce to me, but overall the food & experience are worth repeating. We will be regulars here.
I love Aladin. We have been going for years. It's a tremendous value, the food is top notch, and the service is quick and very nice. You get soup or salad with just about everything, both are great, but their lentil soup is especially fantastic.
There are MANY vegetarian options, highlighted by their vegetarian platter, which is diverse and huge. Although I stick with the veggie stuff, my wife loves the gyros. They don't put feta on them though, so be sure to ask for that if you want it.
On 39th St, I would take Aladin over Jerusalem Cafe any day!
Rating Detail:
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Value: 5
Overall: 4
FABULOUS!
Rating Detail:
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Value: 4
Overall: 4
best kabob intown,love the rice,,eeemmm making myself hungry again
Rating Detail:
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Value: 5
Overall: 4
If I were on death row this is where I would have my last meal. The people are friendly and fast, the food cheep and fabulous! They boast the best falafel sandwich in town and rightfully so, the hummus is also spectacular.
Rating Detail:
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Value: 5
Overall: 4
Re: “Aladdin's Cafe”
The gyros are wonderful. Not too pricey. Carry out service is good.