Ali Baba Kabab

The kitchen focuses on grilled kabab plates, shawarma, and a range of vegetarian starters, prepared for guests who want a sit-down meal or a quick takeout order on a busy day. Reaching the restaurant is straightforward by phone at 613-888-8313 or through its website, alibabakabab.ca, where the current menu and any seasonal changes are posted.

The menu is built around charcoal-grilled skewers, chickpea-based dishes, and freshly made dips, giving diners several ways to compose a meal depending on appetite and dietary preference.

Grilled kabab and shawarma plates

The core of the menu is built on skewered meats cooked on the grill: seasoned chicken, marinated ground beef, and cuts prepared in the style of filet mignon, each served as part of a plate. Shawarma is offered as chicken, beef, or a mix of the two, either as a plate with rice or wrapped for a faster meal. These options work well for anyone looking for a filling lunch or a dinner that can be eaten in or packed to go.

Vegetarian and shareable starters

Guests who prefer plant-based options can build a meal around falafel, hummus, eggplant dip, and stuffed grapevine leaves, several of which are also sized for sharing at the start of a meal. Garlic potatoes and salads round out the starter list, making it possible to put together a fully vegetarian meal without needing to modify any of the grilled dishes.

Wraps for a faster order

For customers short on time, the same proteins used in the plates are also available wrapped with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and a choice of hummus or garlic dip. Wraps are a common choice for a workday lunch pulled from the downtown Kingston core, where many offices and shops are within walking distance of Princess Street.

Services offered and how to prepare

Beyond individual plates, the restaurant offers dine-in seating, takeout, and larger platters meant for groups, so a bit of planning ahead helps depending on which of these a customer chooses.

Dine-in seating

The dining room is set up for guests who want to eat on-site rather than order for pickup, with seating suited to a casual lunch or a slower dinner. Walking in is generally an option, though calling ahead before a busy mealtime, particularly around the lunch rush downtown, can help confirm space is available.

Takeout orders

Most of the menu, including the wraps, plates, and shareable starters, is available to go. Calling in an order ahead of a pickup time is a practical way to avoid waiting on-site, especially for orders that include multiple wraps or plates for a group.

Family platters and group orders

Larger platters combining several grilled items with rice, salad, hummus, garlic dip, and pita are designed to be shared among a group rather than ordered by a single diner. Because these platters involve preparing a larger volume of food at once, placing the order in advance by phone gives the kitchen time to prepare it properly for pickup or for a group dining together.

Planning for an event

The restaurant also accommodates event-related orders, where a group wants a set menu prepared for a gathering rather than individual à la carte choices. Reaching out a few days ahead of the date needed is the most reliable way to make sure the kitchen can plan the quantities and timing around the event.

Located in downtown Kingston

Princess Street is one of the main commercial corridors in Kingston, running through the downtown area near the waterfront and within walking distance of several other shops and services. Its location makes it accessible on foot for residents and visitors spending time in the downtown core, whether during the school year when the city's student population is active downtown or in the warmer months when tourism around the Kingston waterfront picks up. Parking and transit options typical of the downtown grid apply to reaching the restaurant, and its central position means it can serve as a stop for a meal before or after other downtown errands.

Frequently asked questions

What type of food does Ali Baba Kabab serve?

Does Ali Baba Kabab offer takeout?

Yes, most menu items are available for takeout, and calling ahead to place an order is a practical way to plan around pickup times, especially for larger orders.

Can Ali Baba Kabab prepare food for a group or event?

The restaurant offers family-style platters meant to be shared among several people and can accommodate event-related orders when contacted a few days in advance to plan quantities.

Where is Ali Baba Kabab located in Kingston?

The restaurant is located at 569 Princess St, in the downtown core of Kingston, Ontario, within walking distance of other shops and services along the same street.