Baba Nahm Middle Eastern Street Food

I have never tasted shawarma that tastes like spaghetti, but somehow they pulled it off. The salad and grape leaves were just as terrible. I ended up throwing the entire meal away.

Baba is a fantastic spot for enjoying Mediterranean/Lebanese cuisine. The sidewalk seating is a lovely touch. While many nearby restaurants were crowded, Baba had available seating, cold beers and ciders, and served up delicious food in under 10 minutes. If you're looking for a quick and tasty meal while exploring the town, look no further than Baba.

I don't understand why this restaurant has good reviews. It is not authentic at all. The atmosphere is like many other white-washed restaurants in Asheville, which is disappointing. The meatballs were definitely frozen and there was very little food for the price.

We were starved while staycating in DT Asheville on the nicest day of the year when we decided to eat at this super healthy restaurant. We were invited by the tree lined street tables and general chill vibe. It was the kind of busy less than bustling where you pinch and ask yourself if it's for real. So disclaimer my review here could be colored through rose colored, hungry glasses. Anyway let's get to it. With our expectations and the fact it was inviting we went in to order realized we had become people who can't see to read a lot of items in a series on a wall menu anymore. And we also realized that we must have, for whatever reason misunderstood how to order. I should have photographed the menu, but it was slightly confusing. It would be less so to a regular which we plan on being now that we know how good it is. I had the meatballs with a hummus bowl. There were 3 beef lamb meatballs spiced so perfectly I found myself involuntarily ummming. The hummus had the right flavor with the minced olives, shredded pickled beets, and other salad ingredients lettuce tom red onion and cucumber. It all had a great flavor profile mixed up. I dipped my meatballs in the hummus and felt like I'd died and gone to heaven. The one thing I would change is to order the hummus on the side because I don't care for my lettuce already stirred around covered in it. I can honestly say it was the most enjoyable meal I've had in months. Aside from this, the selection of beverages available were beyond the pale for a QSR type of restaurant. They have, for lack of a better term taste. Haha see what I did there? They had a curated seasonal beer assortment, selections of wine in small bottles, and of course the dry cider I ordered spared no detail at being as healthy as an alcoholic beverage could be. See photos. Also I thought it was great they carried non alcoholic regional fruit soda. So whether you go for the outing/scenery, just a beverage to sip and people watch for the afternoon, or just for a functional lunch/early dinner, I'd definitely not snooze on this one. It will make you feel light but still fed. And it is a nice break from SA diet with options to break out of a beverage rut too.

Got the falafel bowl and sat outside eating under the awning while it rained. Delicious food and nice place and reasonable