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Welcome To Baba Nahm - Middle Eastern Street Food
Nestled in the heart of Asheville, Baba Nahm - Middle Eastern Street Food offers a delightful culinary experience that celebrates the rich flavors of the Middle East. With a menu featuring delectable items like Lamb & Beef Koobideh Kabobs and Chicken Tawook Kabobs, each dish promises freshness and authenticity. The inviting atmosphere, complemented by options for both indoor and outdoor seating, enhances the dining experience. Customers rave about the vegetarian options and customizable bowls, making it a perfect spot for everyone. Baba Nahm's commitment to quality, coupled with exceptional service, ensures that every visit is memorable. Discover the beauty of Middle Eastern cuisine right on Biltmore Avenue!
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Baba Nahm - Middle Eastern Street Food
Welcome to Baba Nahm - Middle Eastern Street Food, a culinary gem nestled in the heart of Asheville, NC. Located at 60 Biltmore Ave, this vibrant eatery has quickly made a name for itself with its authentic and flavorful approach to Middle Eastern cuisine. As the sun-kissed flavors of the Mediterranean waft through the air, you can’t help but be drawn into this inviting atmosphere.
Baba Nahm is not just another restaurant; it’s a celebration of fresh, quality ingredients and bold flavors. The diverse menu offers something for everyone, from hearty breakfast options to savory lunch and dinner choices. Whether you’re craving a Baba Breakfast Plate adorned with olive oil-fried eggs and crispy Lebanese potatoes or the Herbed Basmati Rice, every dish promises a unique experience that captivates the palate.
The restaurant’s signature drink, Sunny Juice, fuses fresh turmeric and ginger with the sweetness of orange and pineapple juice, creating a refreshing beverage that invigorates the senses. Alternatively, indulge in their Pomegranate Limeade, a zesty blend of housemade pomegranate grenadine and fresh lime juice. Perfect companions to the meal, these drinks complement the vibrant flavors of the food seamlessly.
What truly stands out at Baba Nahm is the commitment to catering to diverse tastes, including an abundance of vegetarian and healthy options. For instance, the Iraqi Sabich Plate showcases an exquisite combination of baba ganouj, grilled eggplant, and soft-boiled eggs that evoke the essence of traditional Middle Eastern street food.
Customer reviews reflect a consistent trend; patrons rave about the freshness of the ingredients and the approachable yet intimate dining experience. Frank Gilliam noted the expansion from lunch to dinner, highlighting the eatery's growth and adaptability. Kevin Schwartz praised the simplicity of the menu, ensuring a quick and satisfying meal with a touch of authenticity.
While the ambiance is undeniably inviting, it is the passion of the staff that elevates your experience. Diners have shared their encounters with the warm and knowledgeable team, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the restaurant and reinforcing the sense of community that Baba Nahm embodies.
As you savor each bite and sip of your meal, from the exotic Muhammara to the delectable Chicken Shawarma, you’ll realize Baba Nahm is more than a dining destination—it’s a food journey that transports you to the vibrant streets of the Middle East. Visit this charming spot today and let the flavors of Baba Nahm delight and inspire you!
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“ Middle eastern - Mediterranean type place. Expanded from lunch-only to lunch dinner in the last few months. New location is beautiful and walkable to many things downtown Asheville. Everything is super fresh and you can customize what you want. Give it a try you will love it. ”
“ Baba Nahm is a great choice for a quick and reasonably priced meal in downtown Asheville. Located on Page Avenue in the Grove Arcade, it's convenient as long as you can find a parking spot close by which we did. Simple menu keeps the choices simple also but assures quick service. We both ordered Chicken Shawarma. I chose to go with a platter while my wife went with a stuffed pita. Both were delicious! The platter had enough that I couldn't finish it for lunch. I tried my best though. When entering you order at the counter and find a seat. When your food is ready the hollar out your name so you can pick it up. There's not a lot of seating but you have a choice of indoors or outdoors. We both enjoyed our experience and plan to go back. ”
“ I had a great meal there for lunch today! Lots of vegetarian food and the atmosphere was very nice. We got a lot of recommendations from our server too. I had the bowl with Muhammara, rice/lentils, avocado, cumin carrots, chopped Shirazi and the sumac onions. The Sumac onions were fantastic! We were too full for dessert, which I've heard is wonderful. So we'll go back next week for that. I'm so glad we found this place! ”
“ One of the best breakfasts I've ever had in a restaurant! I stopped in mostly because I'm a little bit obsessed with sabich, and I almost never see it on restaurant menus. And it was incredible, highlighted by flawlessly grilled eggplant. Sadly, the restaurant was empty when we went on a Monday morning (hey fellow tourists, Asheville is still awesome!), but it gave us the chance to have a long chat with a few of the staff members after we ate. Wonderful people, who seem to love the restaurant as much as we did. ”
“ I Loved Baba Nahm when it was in it's old location, but never went because I could never find parking around the Grove Arcade. So I was VERY excited to see they were moving to a different location. I was so excited to grab my favorite lunch on my break today, the Hummus bowl. However I am disappointed that they changed their eco friendly to go bowls into plastic platters. The food was delicious as always, BUT there was barely ANY hummus in my hummus bowl. One of the things I really appreciated about Baba Nahm was how generous they were with giving you a ton of hummus in their bowls and it's my favorite part so you can imagine how disappointed I was when I got home to find there wasn't any hummus in my bowl. HOWEVER, I called and spoke to the manager and he was very apologetic and gave me a partial refund to make it right. The service more than made up for this one time mistake. Baba Nahm will continue to be one of my favorite lunch stops and I look forward to trying their dinner service when it becomes available. ”
“ Both our dishes were so so fresh and flavorful, didnt leave a crumb on the plate. ”
“ My husband and I really enjoyed our visit. We had a nice table near the window which was nice because it was a beautiful day. I was impressed by the variety of Mediterranean flavors on my plate with the chicken kebabs. The host and server were both friendly and the restaurant was very pretty. ”
“ Met friends there yesterday for lunch in this new location. Our food choices, ranging from lamb to vegetarian entrees, were delicious and very reasonably priced. They were ample enough that we all took containers home. Our server Ray was welcoming and attentive at just the right times. The interior is spacious, and parking is easy in the city garage across the street where the first hour is free. I look forward to repeat visits. ”