Stumbled upon this little gem in the neighborhood. We enjoyed the beef burger/fries and beef skewer pieces! Also, wonderful new owners who are attentive and friendly. Definitely will be coming back for some great halal options!!

I come here once every two weeks and the food tastes amazing every single time. My go to order is the chicken shawarma with a side of hot sauce. The plate also comes with a refreshing small salad and hummus. We can’t forget about the pita bread. Enjoy!

Me and my fiancé had the stuffed salmon, lamb curry, and combo kebab à la carte. My fiancé tried the mint tea. The food was absolutely delicious. The salad that accompanies every entree is so delicious because of the oil. The curry was wonderful as it was full of flavor and creamy. The salmon stuffed with spices is so juicy and packed with flavor. The staff is so helpful and hospitable. The mural on the wall gives it that Mediterranean touch with views of Lebanon and the Mediterranean. Really recommend to anyone looking for an amazing meal that leaves you feeling great.

I grew up on Mediterranean food and have a very high expectation... Paying special attention to high quality ingredients, and authenticity. Baba's exemplifies excellent Mediterranean cuisine!! I absolutely love this place. They treat you like family whether you're eating in or dining. I send so many of my new friends in Newbury Park/ Thousand Oaks to this little nook. Nothing on the menu is bad. You absolutely cannot go wrong.

Baba’s Kitchen in Newbury Park is my new favorite. We came in as a big group and they handled it like pros: quick seating, great menu, and the food came out hot and on point. Everything tasted super fresh with generous portions. The owner, who recently took over, is genuinely kind and really goes the extra mile—he checked on us, tweaked a few items for our preferences, and made sure everyone left happy. Just warm, real hospitality. Whether you’re grabbing takeout or eating in, you’ll leave smiling. Highly recommend!

This is a great spot with great food, family environment. It’s almost like you went to your grandma‘s house and she made you homemade Mediterranean food. Loved it.

Fantastic food in a cozy relaxed atmosphere. Staff is attentive and friendly! Portions are generous and hot off the grill. Probably the best humus I've ever had, get the large plate to share with the warm pita! Falafel to kebabs to shawarma, you can't go wrong whatever you choose!

I had lunch at this restaurant today was genuinely impressed by the quality and authenticity of the food. The chicken shawarma was absolutely delicious—tender and perfectly seasoned. The falafel had the ideal balance of a crispy exterior and fluffy, flavorful interior. It’s clear they’re using fresh herbs and spices, and you can taste the difference. The kabobs were another highlight: juicy, grilled to perfection, and served with rice and salad. Beyond the food, the atmosphere was warm and inviting, with friendly staff and a clean, well-decorated space that makes you want to linger a little longer. If you’re in the mood for authentic Mediterranean flavors, I highly recommend stopping by—you won’t be disappointed!

This is a wonderful family-run spot, very relaxed and with excellent food! I had the stuffed salmon and by husband had the lamb shawerma plate. Everything is very fresh. The food reminded me of the way my grandmother would prepare a nice dinner for me as a kid. It has “heart and soul” as part of the most essential ingredients! We are from out of the area but we will be back. Thank you, Ali Baba! 😋

Hands down my favorite place to eat in Newbury Park!! My husband and I come once a week and the food taste amazing every single time. My go to is the Chicken Shawarma plate with a side of rice, salad and hummus and let’s not forget the big portion of pita bread.

LOVE this place so much! My family and I frequent this place whenever we happen to be shopping in the area. Sometimes, we even make the 40 minute drive just to eat here! Very kind people and amazing food! The food feels extremely comforting and authentic. I would definitely recommend this spot to anyone who’s searching for great mediterranean food! ^_^

AMAZING FOOD, good ambiance, and great service! We ordered the shrimp curry dish and also the lamb burger. It came with rice, salad, steamed veggies, and a bowl of shrimp curry. The best shrimp I’ve had! The lamb burger was delicious and we enjoyed with their crisp fries. Good experience, and we will def be back.

I had a great experience at this restaurant. The food was delicious, fresh, and well-prepared. The staff were friendly. Prices were reasonable for the quality. I would definitely come back .

Just discovered Baba’s Kitchen and I’m seriously impressed! The Mediterranean food here is absolutely delicious — full of flavor, fresh, and healthy. You can really taste the quality in every bite. The ambience is super clean and welcoming, and the owners are such a lovely couple who make you feel right at home. Hands down, this is the best halal food in town. Highly recommend to anyone looking for tasty food with a warm atmosphere.

Chris Kafer

Fantastic food in a cozy relaxed atmosphere. Staff is attentive and friendly! Portions are generous and hot off the grill. Probably the best humus I've ever had, get the large plate to share with the warm pita! Falafel to kebabs to shawarma, you can't go wrong whatever you choose!

Elham Shah

AMAZING FOOD, good ambiance, and great service! We ordered the shrimp curry dish and also the lamb burger. It came with rice, salad, steamed veggies, and a bowl of shrimp curry. The best shrimp I’ve had! The lamb burger was delicious and we enjoyed with their crisp fries. Good experience, and we will def be back.

Karen Muehlberger

This is a wonderful family-run spot, very relaxed and with excellent food! I had the stuffed salmon and by husband had the lamb shawerma plate. Everything is very fresh. The food reminded me of the way my grandmother would prepare a nice dinner for me as a kid. It has “heart and soul” as part of the most essential ingredients! We are from out of the area but we will be back. Thank you, Ali Baba! 😋

ashley martinez

LOVE this place so much! My family and I frequent this place whenever we happen to be shopping in the area. Sometimes, we even make the 40 minute drive just to eat here! Very kind people and amazing food! The food feels extremely comforting and authentic. I would definitely recommend this spot to anyone who’s searching for great mediterranean food! ^_^

Joan Pechloff

The food is always super fresh and delicious every time. The service is great and the staff is always pleasant and very kind. It’s an excellent place to eat at.

Joanne Cunningham

Fast service. Very fresh food. Nice owners. Dined in twice this week. Generous portions and very reasonable prices.

Greg Eisenberg

I’ve been coming here for years the new owners are doing a great job. Keep it up. The food is delicious. Will be back soon!

Zaki Mohsin

I had lunch at this restaurant today was genuinely impressed by the quality and authenticity of the food. The chicken shawarma was absolutely delicious—tender and perfectly seasoned. The falafel had the ideal balance of a crispy exterior and fluffy, flavorful interior. It’s clear they’re using fresh herbs and spices, and you can taste the difference. The kabobs were another highlight: juicy, grilled to perfection, and served with rice and salad. Beyond the food, the atmosphere was warm and inviting, with friendly staff and a clean, well-decorated space that makes you want to linger a little longer. If you’re in the mood for authentic Mediterranean flavors, I highly recommend stopping by—you won’t be disappointed!

GIFTHRYN P.

Just discovered Baba’s Kitchen and I’m seriously impressed! The Mediterranean food here is absolutely delicious — full of flavor, fresh, and healthy. You can really taste the quality in every bite. The ambience is super clean and welcoming, and the owners are such a lovely couple who make you feel right at home. Hands down, this is the best halal food in town. Highly recommend to anyone looking for tasty food with a warm atmosphere.

Waqas Ahmad

Baba’s Kitchen in Newbury Park is my new favorite. We came in as a big group and they handled it like pros: quick seating, great menu, and the food came out hot and on point. Everything tasted super fresh with generous portions. The owner, who recently took over, is genuinely kind and really goes the extra mile—he checked on us, tweaked a few items for our preferences, and made sure everyone left happy. Just warm, real hospitality. Whether you’re grabbing takeout or eating in, you’ll leave smiling. Highly recommend!

Nate Hyland

I grew up on Mediterranean food and have a very high expectation... Paying special attention to high quality ingredients, and authenticity. Baba's exemplifies excellent Mediterranean cuisine!! I absolutely love this place. They treat you like family whether you're eating in or dining. I send so many of my new friends in Newbury Park/ Thousand Oaks to this little nook. Nothing on the menu is bad. You absolutely cannot go wrong.

MaChaNillas

Although I thought the food was good, my husband begs to differ. I’d have to trust him because he has better taste in food. I do have to say that the price for pita sandwiches were too pricey. We ordered lamb and beef pita sandwich for a total of $22, no drinks YIKES! Won’t be returning because of this high priced food items. I’ve attached pictures of the new updated menu prices.

Apoorva Chintalacheruvu

Service was quick. Food was bad. Falafel is the only thing that was better than other items. Restaurant was not clean and there were tiny flies flying all around.

Disappointed. A step up from Applebee's but that's the best that can be said. Small portions and high prices for those portions, and it feels and tastes like it was cooked and reheated. Kinda looked liek a microwave dinner. Got the combo kabob plate and the portions were half of other similar places, and the quality of the meat was poor dry and tough. The salmon plate was better than the kabob, but still average at best. Skip the baklava, it was stale and soggy with no chrisp, and it seemed like if it was actually honey and not simple syrup, it was low grade/cheap. The pita was warm, but stale, and the taziki seemed like it was just yogurt with chopped cucumber, no dill flavor and seemed incomplete. ~130 bucks for two people should get you more and better. Also their website and online ordering experience is awful, and their door dash page doesn't list all of the options. There are at least two places within a few miles that do this type of food better. Even if they are a little more expensive and further away, they would be worth the difference. Still better than Applebee's though. Unfortunate. Will not be visiting again.

You guys have to check on the salad dressing that comes with the falafel meal. I think that it went rancid to be honest. I called and I would love to follow up on this because I had my whole family smell it and it was so bad. Everyone was about to yak. The best way to describe the smell is that wet dog and cat urine combined. Everyone else is super nice but do me a favor and check the small side dressing that comes with the salad

B SC

You guys have to check on the salad dressing that comes with the falafel meal. I think that it went rancid to be honest. I called and I would love to follow up on this because I had my whole family smell it and it was so bad. Everyone was about to yak. The best way to describe the smell is that wet dog and cat urine combined. Everyone else is super nice but do me a favor and check the small side dressing that comes with the salad