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Haji-baba a Middle Eastern

1513 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ 85281-5922
(480) 894-1905
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Ranked #21 of 361 restaurants in Tempe
4.0 of 5 stars 21 Reviews
Cuisines: Middle Eastern, African
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San Jose
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Classic hummus seems like such a simple dish, but the truth is only a few can nail it. And this simple cafe in the middle of a small Middle Eastern grocery store in Tempe is one of them. Superb texture and flavor! Also tried a gyro and gyro plate, along with some falafel, and quality seems to be consistent on... More

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Scottsdale, Arizona
Top Contributor
131 reviews 131 reviews
Reviews in 40 cities Reviews in 40 cities
50 helpful votes 50 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012

I have been going here a few years now and just took this restaurant for granted and never wrote a review. They are consistent with every thing they make every day., I wide variety of Mid Eastern dishes and a really nice little store area attached where you can buy Middle Eastern groceries. Also have baklava, dates, etc. There are... More

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Phoenix, Arizona
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

My husband and I have been going to Haji for over 20 years. It is a humble, little restaurant inside of a Middle Eastern grocery store...short on luxury but full of atmosphere. Play it safe and order the excellent gyro plate or be more adventurous and order the lambs tongue (our brother-in-law's favorite). We always start with hummus and baba... More

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Gilbert, AZ
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012

I love Middle Eastern food, and I have to say that the food served at Haji Baba is always top notch. I love everything on the menu - the baba ganoush is highly recommended! I also really like the store next to the restaurant, which offers a wide variety of various Middle Eastern products for sale, including herbs, spices, and... More

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Tempe, Arizona
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012

I love this place! The food is great and the prices are very reasonable. Plus when you’re done eating, you get to check out all the cool stuff Middle Eastern food they have in their store. I’ve seen a couple reviews knocking the “ambience” of Haji, but who cares? It’s clean, you get a ton of food and it tastes... More

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Chandler, Arizona
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012

Wonderful Middle Eatsern food... I always get the gyro- but the hummus is great, they make the pitas- FRESH, falafel, tibbi, and grape leaves, also divine. No frills, service can be slower- but also, worth your patience. International market adjoining, and I believe they supply other restaurants in Phoenix area.- seems they have many market regulars. HOLE IN THE WALL... More

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scottsdale
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 November 2011

Wow. We love this place. For a mere$2.99 one can order a falafel pita sammy and be fully satisfied. THE BEST FALAFEL IN AZ. We've tried other family establishments and this restaurant beats all in the fact that the food is absolutely delicious, fresh, made to order and excellent customer service. They also have a grocery store with fresh spices,... More

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San Francisco, California
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 September 2011

This is not a place you would go for the ambiance, but a cheap meal, sure. The hummus was good (not the best I've ever had - pita jungle) The gyro with tatziki and the homemade pita (you have to ask for the homemade pitas- well worth it) is really good. I got the combination platter- what I enjoyed was... More

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Phoenix, Arizona
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 August 2011

Most authentic middle eastern food I have had in the Phoenix area. A friend recommended this place to me otherwise I never would have found it. The building looks run down but inside is a hidden gem. There is also a middle eastern grocery store inside that has all kinds of spices and sauces if you like to cook this... More

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Harker Heights, Texas
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 August 2011

I went last week with a huge group of friends. There were over 20 of us and although this place was small, it accommodated all of us. They were patient with our large group and were nothing but nice. They had many great choices on the menu. I went with a chicken dish with hummus and rice. The chicken had... More

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