Comments on: Baba Grill

By: The Triumphant Return of Bread & Kebab - Bull City Billionaires

The Triumphant Return of Bread & Kebab - Bull City Billionaires — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 23:25:27 +0000

[...] of everything combined melded beautifully and was unlike any other meal in the area. The excellent Baba Grill (ed. I just learned it closed? Is this true??) in Brier Creek came closest to replicating the [...]

By: Victoria

Victoria — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 01:22:06 +0000

Yes, I had the same heartbroken feeling when I drove all the way from Durham to satisfy my Baba Grill craving. I did try Aladdin and was disappointed by the quality. The bread is not fresh and the food is pretty bland. So disappointed that we lost Baba!

By: Matt

Matt — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 07:52:52 +0000

WE’RE SO SAD! Having been avid fans of Baba Grill for several years, my wife and I were shocked to walk in this evening to discover that it has changed into an Aladdin’s Eatery franchise. Gone is the wonderful, made-to-order lavash bread, replaced by pita from a bag. They’re currently serving from a much-reduced menu (we SO missed Baba Grill’s wonderful kebabs!), though a more extensive menu will be offered in the weeks ahead.

We were at Baba Grill just one week ago and saw no sign of the impending change. It appears that some of the friendly staff have been retained, but the jury is out… We certainly hope Aladdin’s will be worth the drive, otherwise we’ll stay in Durham and enjoy Baba Gannouj Bistro instead.

By: Nando

Nando — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:26:13 +0000

I need to try this joint.

I’ve been going to Baba Ghannouj three times a week for their shwarmas for the past month. I just love their lamb, but the chicken is great, too. I work 5 minutes away, so it’s an easy drive.

I’m a huge middle eastern food fan, so the next time I’m in the neighborhood, I’ll stop by.

By: wen

wen — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:48:02 +0000

thanks for the recommendation!

I’ll add too that if you’re looking specifically for Afghan cuisine (to replace the sad closing of bread & kabob), and you’re willing to go to Raleigh, Village Kabob on Peace St. is worth the trip. They have the usual dishes, and also make sourdough Nan and a very good dish of Mantu (with home-made yoghurt). The owners/chefs are also very friendly.

By: veronica

veronica — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:27:21 +0000

i forgot to say the service was also very good. We arrived about 15 minutes prior to closing and they did not rush us out:)

By: veronica

veronica — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:26:00 +0000

Have eaten here several times. Very good food!

By: DPR

DPR — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:42:56 +0000

Looks great. It would definitely be awesome if they opened a Durham location. Just curious, do they have many Persian influences?

By: dvsgel

dvsgel — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 18:59:38 +0000

I agree that this place is awesome. Truly one of the best and most consistent restaurants I’ve eaten at in the Triangle. Only downside is the atmosphere, being stuck in a shopping center. The lavash is incredible, portions large, and service friendly. Hopefully they stay open for the long haul.

By: TSQ75

TSQ75 — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 21:02:24 +0000

what’s mind-boggling is the soul food places that have curries.

but then again, bring Jamaica and trinidad (with its indian cultural influence) into the equation and it isnt so strange. to go a step further, link those afro-caribbean nation back to africa via Liberia and senegal and congo, and you see all of those influences make their way back up the continent to places like Tunisia and morocco.

aint colonialism grand?

sorry, I just love food anthropology and creole cultures lol