Loved the food... Bit costly but definetly a place for foodies..kunafa with cheese and ice cream is a great treat for sweet lovers..
I have visited this place many a times with my family . It has such good ambience . The staffs are also well behaved . To talk about the food all of their food are mouth watering . Kapama is my favourite . Al faham , BBQ , sizzler chicken , seafood platter , chicken Ceaser salad , their soups , kunafa ...all tops the list . I literally love everything I have had from there . 🤤 This is a must try place . ❤️
One of the best restaurants in town!! The food tasted soo delicious and excellent!!
The Caesar salad and the rice were exceptional 😍 The soup and mutton dishes also tasted so good!!
The staffs were very welcoming and courteous!!! Ample seating arrangements with beautiful interiors ♥️
The only issue is that the washroom was not kept clean!!
Definitely worth trying!!
Food was exceptional. Pita bread, hummus, chicken shish kebabs. Staff were very polite and accommodating. This place is just brilliant. Keep up the good work guys.
I have ordered kappama rice which was too good very cooperative staff very good place nice location
The upstairs hall was too hot AC is not proper
Ambience and service is great.
Bab Arabia is the best Arabian place in town. they have superb ambiance,They give the best services,Their costumes looks exactly like the arabs. we tried their special chicken kapama,they were so delicious. The half kapama is sufficient enough to fill the tummy of 3 people. And they also have wide varieties of starters,main course,bevarages,sweets and others
We tried their chicken lollipops also ,that also tasted good ..
I suggest everyone to visit this place
A place for all those who like arabic..
Dish Kapama chicken
Ambience 8/10
Quality 8/10
Service 7/10
Price ₹₹/₹₹₹₹
Negative- the chicken was on the dry side the overall dish was good
Try out their Buffalo wings for sure.yu ll fall for dat juicy little beasts... all dose arabic rices alsoo went well with the meat... ..😍😍
Bab Arabia truly oozes Arabic taste, right from th ambience, food ; right down to the way they're dressed too !
Comfortably situated off Panampilly main avenue, this place has raked in good reviews thanks to their amazing 'Kapama' .
Beef Kapama - An explosion of flavours topped with shredded beef - is a must try ! The chicken wings too are brilliant !
Went to Bab Arabia with a friend and his family members and the hospitality they extended were great.Best ambiance.They have Chinese, Seafood, Turkish, Contemporary, Arabic cuisines
One of the best mandi in town
Wow...That was awesome....sooo amazing Alfaham and had a great time with my friends...Just awesome.....♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Soon to have a great time at the restaurant
Starting with the ambience everything about this restaurant was unique. The staff were pleasing and very helpful with the food selection. We ordered Turkish grill,beef kapama, fish grill, fried rice and chilly chicken. The turkish chicken grill was exceptional unlike the usual al faham with their sauce. Beef kapama is better than erachi choru. Very rich. Also standing out among the juices and shake is the mango banana smoothie. The owner in person met us before leaving to enquire about the food and experience. Truly satisfying
Recently visited this restaurant and tried their Chicken Pide for starters and Bukhari chicken rice for main course, and I must say, it exceeded my expectations!
Customer service was excellent.We ordered chicken Caesar salad and falafel which was really good.sheesha is overpriced. I think Zomato gold is applicable on almost everything other than their signature dishes.
A great arabic restaurant with a turkish twist!!
Its not only our regular arabic dishes,they have even more variety to offer and thats what make it stand out from the rest.
Loved their kapama rice and beef ribs.Strongly Recommend that everyone to it out.
Loved the food.
We ordered Bukhari Mutton and Makhluba Chicken with Salad and Adana Kebab.
The service was also satisfactory.
Will visit again.
Charles William Padamadan
+4
Mandi Dajaj from Bab Arabia.
The taste is so great, "people say best mandi must be perfectly cooked, meat must be soft and must fall off the bone."
Just try out there Mandi Dajaj, You won't say anything but regret those days you went and visited those other Mandi places and just wasted your money.
Mandi is one food that is so Arabic and contains limited amount of spices, and Bab Arabia just made there mark with this.
Taste - 4.5
Presentation - 4
Value for money - 4 [it's just 180 for quarter]
Overall - 4.5
And don't forget that thing which is being cut opened its eatable too.
Don't waste anything.
Enjoy.
One of the best Arabic Multicuisines in Kochi. Bab Arabia welcomes you with the best possible ambience and hospitality. Bukhari Chicken is a must try and the Bab Arabia Special. Roasted Beef Kapama Mix was our special highlight and it was so tenderly prepared with the perfect mix for Flavoured rice. Best Mandi Rice recommended at Kochi and Bab Arabia must own the pick for sure.
Tried there Abood Shake which is a rich mix of Shamam, Honey, Milk and Mango Crush. It is a must try for all Shake lovers. Some super special Saudi Arabia dishes and the Mandi Rice is their delight. The quantity too complements well with the price they are charging.
Highly recommending to all at Kochi.
Bab Arabia: 4.5/5
Very nice kunafah!
The Kapama chicken could have been tastier but liked it still. Nice packaging. spill free. Good. Will order again.
The chicken roll was good if u Reduce mayonnaise in it.
Excellent food would highly recommend trying their chicken on bread starters. friendly and helpful staff . Great ambiance and they do have quite a different menu from your normal grill and stuff
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Stepping into Bab Arabia was like stepping into a sanctum of exquisite Turkish and Arabian food! The dishes ranging from salads to desserts were all of a unique nature which not only invokes the Turkish culture but also let’s us drooling for more. What attracted me the most was when the staff dressed in the traditional Arabian attire came and gave me the most warmest welcome!
Some of the dishes that I tasted and loved are -
1) Half plate Salad Bar- Being a health conscious foodie and a lover of light greens, the Salad Bar was a perfect starting platter for me. The salads I received were Green Salad, Greek Salad, Hummus, Ardemiz (parsley and lettuce), Mutable (brinjal based), Al Nazik (brinjal and curd), Alti Ezmeli and Aba Ganoush. From these, I would recommend the Al Nazik, a dairy wonder in my mouth!😋
2) Falafel-
The best falafels I have had in ages! Pair it with simple tomato sauce and it’s just a party in your mouth. Healthy and light, I would recommend these as the perfect starters .
3) Turkish Puff Roti-
For all the bread lovers, the Turkish Puff Roti will seem to be the best choice! Topped with butter and sesame seeds, the roti is light and flavourful on its own. Pair it with some nice fried chicken and hummus, your good to go.
4) Broasted Chicken-
Tender and crispy are the 2 perfect terms for this! The chicken is served with some nice and soft French fries. The perfect dish if you are taking your kids along.
5) Kubboos-
A clean and smooth dough is the foundation of any perfect Kuboos! The Kuboos paired with the broasted chicken gave me the most awaited foodgasm of the year. You can also pair it with the salad bar, garlic mayo or a perfect kebab.
6) Al Nazik Kebab with Pita-
Al Nazik is a preparation of curd and roasted brinjal (as mentioned in the salad bar description), and it forms the base of this kebab. The kebab is topped on the Al Nazik salad and is served with the famous Pita bread. Pita bread is a puffy Turkish bread; the dish is perfect for people who appreciate less spicy and seasoned flavours.
7) Kapama-
The much awaited dish from the place! Kapama is an interesting dish and is a dish to be appreciated by the intellectual thinkers as it is served in a pot covered by dough under a plate of flame. This rice dish is a mix of veg stock, potatoes and meat giving it a mixed flavour; although I enjoyed it I would appreciate if it had more seasoning to it.
8) Kanoofa-
Although I’m not a fan of desserts, this dish totally changed my perspective! A perfect Turkish delicacy stuffed with cheese; you can cater to your sweetness by pouring the required amount of sugar syrup. Kanoofa is a Turkish dessert made out of semolina, cheese and topped with pista powder; it was the best end note to my lunch and I couldn’t stop it there!
9) Hot and Spicy Hananas-
The perfect drink to wash down my meal! This drink is made out of pineapple, lime and chilli giving you a spicy note to the sweetness. And this ends the beautiful tale of my meal at Bab Arabia.
Voila ! , Awesome service and awesome food , whatelse to be said. Visited Bab Arabia and was quite happy about their service and food. Fish BBQ was very good 👍
Kapama Mutton was perfect cooked and well balanced with blends. Shish tawooq - great and crispy.Adana Mutton Kebab was not so great since it felt very soft and very much spicy.
Service was very good and welcoming people. The guy at the service (hindi speaking was very polite and humble, and even he made a tissue bib for my kido)
Thank You Bab Arabia.
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Mixed Platter
(A nice authentic platter served to cool our body energetically before the hunt starts. The hummus and Thahira was just simply amazing spread.)
Personal Rating: 4.5/5
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Brosted Prawns 🍤
(A juicy and tender prawns cold warped in crispy flakes to make it more like a America style and it got nicely blended. The crunches and crispy sound could be heard in your bit of brosted ...,that the perfect cooking.One of the best dish that I would recommend in bab arabia)
Personal Rating: 4.9/5
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BBQ Fish 🐟
(BBQ Fish made me a bit disappoint as the fish was not that fresh and the masala marinated didn’t properly blend with the fish. I would recommend to concrete in that.. for the next time...)
Personal Rating: 2.9/5
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Beef Ribs
(One of the signature and trending dish in Bab Arabia is their Beef Ribs... In a single word I would say it’s just amazing..... The presentation and the preparation and all is just is simply wow. The Ribs are perfectly cooked and nicely sorted with all perfect marination for it and served. And another must try dish from bab arabia)
Personal Rating: 4.8/5
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Ever since Bab Arabia opened its outlet I have been wanting to try the place out. Finally when cousins had come over, the entire family decided to head over to Bab to try the food on offer. There were 7 adults and a child under 3 in our party. Taking a prudent approach, we asked the restaurant staff for suggestions and ordered the Kapama Chicken full, Full meat platter and a large plate salad.
The meat platter by itself would probably be sufficient if you are a smaller party of 3 or 4 as the same comes with a rice dish topped with beautifully fragrant shredded meat apart from the choice meats. The meat itself is juicy and tender and a lot better than many of the Arabic joints in town. The salad plate is an eclectic collection of small portions of salad and dips and comes with a pita bread.
The main course we ordered, the kapama chicken is a dough covered dish which they open up in front of you and mix up before serving. It’s essentially a rice dish similar to a Mandi. The platter and the rice dish is good enough to knock out a party of 6-8. Sadly, we were too full to try the dessert items on offer, which I hope to try out in my next outing there.
I can’t attest to the authenticity of the dishes on offer, but they were quite tasty. Since we reached there by around 10 at night, the place was slowly emptying out, so the service we got was quite good. Dinner for 7 and a 1/4 cost Rs.2700/- inclusive of taxes.
The interiors are done quite craftily and innovatively at Bab Arabia. They serve Arabic and Continental food though they are specialised in Arabic Food. Their prices are just above reasonable. Their service is good by the way, how the stewards present themselves are also quite interesting, they are all dressed up in Arab attire. They also have a Hookah Lounge and Cafe right above the place. Their salads, steak and other Arabic dishes are also worth trying.
Best broasted chicken in town.
And all the food till now have lived up to a good standard and consistently. A must visit / order from place.
Great food.....Wonderful flavours of Turkish food....Met the expectations I was having.
Ambience is great and the dressing of the staff in Arabic style gives the impression Ur in a whole new place
Bab Arabia - a restaurant which serves Turkish cuisine @ kochi.
Went there in the evening and found it to be packed. Had to wait for 5 min to get a table. Ordered their signature dishes - Kapama (both Chicken & Mutton), a Greek Salad and for dessert Umm Ali & Kunafa.
Their food and deseerts were tasty, no doubt, but somehow I didn't get the 'WOW' factor. Kapama is advertised as served on flames, but for us it was NOT the case!! Also, the quantity of meat that is served in the dish is frugal, when compared to the cost paid for it!!
Kapama chicken quarter costs Rs 230/, Mutton quarter costs Rs 340/-. Greek Salad costs around Rs 150/-. Kunafa costs Rs 330/- and Umm Ali costs Rs 180/-. The cost of all the dishes are on the high side!!!
Verdict - Must try if you are a foodie. Else, go visit other restaurants which doesn't burn a hole in your pocket!!!
First and foremost the ‘Kapama beef’ is just something else, it’s really a mouth watering dish I ever had, the beef🥩inside the rice 🍚 is another level 🤩 and on the other hand the massive ‘Mutton Raan’ OMG! what a dish, it will fill your tummy but little bit expensive 😩 and next is the tasty😋 Tawa Chicken🍗 woow I’m not a big fan of ‘Al-faham’ and like dishes but I like Tawa Chicken very much😀 and like the ambiance too👍
One of the best Mediterranean restaurants in the city. This is mainly focused on Turkish cuisine especially with the dishes like the Kapama which is a specially flavoured rice based dish with beef or mutton or chicken. It is also served in a very unique way which is kinda interesting too...
Their full salad plate is a must try and worth it.
The next major must try is the chicken Fatayer, which is like a dough filled with chicken pieces topped with cheese. This was an excellent killer for me.
We had a chicken pide, which somewha like a pizza with a middle eastern twist...
Overall the place also has a great ambience and even the staffs were all well behaved and were nice in interacting with us...
Overall a very good place to dine in with your family or friends...
Amvience 5*
Staff 5* ( amazing.honest staff.veru courteous and helpfull)
Food 5*
We tried chicken and mutton kapama and umm ali for dessert. The mutton kapama was better than the chicken kapama if compared. But both were amazing. The mutton was soft, juicy and perfectky spiced. The rice was also well flavoured.
The umm ali was hot, right consistency and filled with nuts and dates.
Loved the experience.
Been hearing about Bab Arabia for quite some time now and finally visited the place yesterday. And to be frank I was very happy with their uniqueness and hospitality. They serve authentic Arabian dishes and even the staff members dress up in a legit eastern style costumes.
Now coming to the food part, I tried out their signature dish the Kapama and it was a very tasty different dish. Its a special flavoured rice along with our choice of meat in it. I tried one with just chicken in it and also the all meat mixed version. Both were really good dishes and I suggest everyone to try it out atleast once. We also had Chicken lollipop and french fries for starters and even those were good items. Finally we had two beverages as well but they were not upto the mark. I dont recall the names but one was a mixed fruit shake and other was a green apple mixed with mint juice.
Overall I am very happy with my experience at Bab Arabia and I recommend this place to all.
Riyas Kamarudeen Mohammed
+5
Visited the place thrice and i loved the food.
Items tried: cheese pide, fatayer, chicken kapama, beef kapama, beef ribs
All the items were too good and my favourite is beef ribs. Surely visiting again and recommending to others.
Tried their sheesha too and it was good!
Had bee here what a wonderful place what a variety seriously I’ll recommend this place all food are very tasty nice restaurant to be with family and friends
Tried kapama chicken and beef,beef ribs,puff rotti,pita, Turkish chicken barbecue and chicken wings. All item's are tasty and good quantity.we didn't like the beef ribs . ambience is superb and good service too.
A good place with courteous staff.
Don't worry if you're a Foodie but are not so familiar with Arabic cuisine, their staff will help you.
A must try in panampilly nagar.
Turkish Delights in Kochi. With a wonderful interiors and Delicious food. Tried Kapama chicken Beef Ribs. Beef is Juicy and tender. Would try other dishes too
Went there after seeing lots of yummy videos on social media. It was a authentic Turkish and Arabic experience. The staff was very friendly. Helped in selecting the dishes. Ordered kapama, Turkish pizza, Al Faham, beef steak, kunafa.... Delicious and an authentic experience in Kochi.
We went there by 1 pm with friends. Service was very good they really helped us to place order even they suggested us about the quantity. We had Kapama mutton which we say their one of the most signature item also had some kebabs. worth trying good experience.
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There was a lot of news around the newly opened Bab Arabia - all in praises. While we couldn't find ourselves a place in the main resto on a Sunday, we were hosted at the upper extension of the resto.
They have a good variety of Lebanese and Arabic cuisine. We ordered an Afghani chicken that came with an aromatic rice mix. Next on our list was the Cheese garlic pede which again was a delight and though it looked like an elliptical pizza the original taste was well marked. Their nizzwah salad was done well too. The kebabs that we ordered (Istanbul kebab and Adana kebab) were perfectly done and the meat was well cooked. The only downside was the quantity compared to the price... It was by all standards, meagre. Also, there aren't many options for vegetarians. One of our vegetarian friends had to suffice with a penne pasta.
Overall, it is an excellent place for authentic arabic and Lebanese food. I would definitely return over a weekend to try out their salads, something I couldn't do this time.
Yesterday we visited here with family. Awesome food. We ordered mix grill platter and some other items,everything was good as we expected. I feel like food has real Arabic food aroma and flavors. The ambience and hospitality was also so good. Good option for Arabic food.
Extremely accommodating restaurant. Had lunch there. Staff were really attentive to all our requests and recommended excellent dishes. Mutton ribs is a must-try if you come here. And Kunafa was an absolute delight.
MAFJIN MANI KALATHILPARAMBIL
+5
The ambiance was good and food recommendations were great. We ordered family platter and was really delicious with great quality, everything had unique taste which we had ordered, excellent arrangement and top notch service. Highly recommended.
The service at Bab Arabia was impeccable. The staff was attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly, ensuring that our dining experience was seamless. The restaurant's ambiance was both intimate and lively, making it an ideal spot for a cozy dinner or a celebratory gathering with friends and family..
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Binoj...vinu
I absolutely adored the authentic Arabic dishes at Bab Arabia. The warm reception at the entrance was delightful, but unfortunately, the waiter's service didn't live up to the initial welcome. The waiter appeared disinterested and lacked knowledge when it came to answering our questions about the dishes. It seems there may be room for improvement in terms of their training.
I've tried beef and chicken Kapama, must try items from the joint. Kapama is a beautiful baked dish of shredded meat, rice, and veggies served with mayonnaise and salad. Also, a good atmosphere is to enjoy the food.
Wonderful place with light entertainment also arranged. We had a magician and a sketch artist entertain us. The turkish cuisine was out of this world wonderful. Overall a great experience.
Very good food - enjoyed Beef Fillet (with an excellent creamy sauce) and Beef Kapama (an Arabic biriyani but the beef is more flavoured than most Arabic biriyanis). Service was also very good.
When you search for the top Arabic restaurants in and around Kochi, you will definitely find Bab Arabia over there.
Last month, we decided to try Bab Arabia for our weekend dinner. Started with a lamb brothe soup, which was served hot and spicy with minced lamb. We liked it 👍
For the main course, our choice was Turkish bbq and Kapama chicken. Turkish bbq was just ok. But, the kapama chicken was good, in flavor, spice, and quantity. Finally, a kunafa as the dessert. But, being someone who tasted kunafa from the Middle East nations, can't rate it more than just ok.
Enough seating space, designed with dim light and paintings, offering us an Arabic touch, Bab Arabia is a good restaurant for a family dine out.
Parking will be a challenge, but you can find parking on the roadside. Accepts all mode of payment.
Had been to this restaurant on a public holiday… there was ample car parking options available
Chicken pide was fresh and delicious
Istanbul kebab was unique and tasty.. especially with the kebab stuffing
Mutton Kapama was a let down.. it was amazing to watch it being served but the rice was surprisingly served cold .. it would be better to heat the flavoured rice before placing it in the earthen pot
The restaurants interiors are well done but it’s weird to see house flys which is annoying
I went with my friends and family and everyone loved it. Food was wonderful and delicious. We tried the family platter. Would recommend it without second thought.
Martin “Sebastian” Peter
+5
Bab Arabia has now turned out to be my most favourite food spot in the entire Kochi. The staff has mastered the art of dealing with their customers according to their tastes and preferences. As we were not familiar with most of the food items in their menu, the staff were really helpful in suggesting the proper food items that are of the correct quantity for all of us. The main chef from Turkey, Mr.Tarik Baba who is a very renowned chef was very friendly and interactive with all of us. He asked us about all our requirements and tastes and provided us with the best that we could have. The ambience inside the restaurant is another notable thing here. It is designed and decorated in an Arabic style with those eye-catching varieties of light. There is music playing while we have food which was good. The food items were the best in class. Everything we were served was fantastic and tempting. Even though the place is a bit expensive, the food served here is worth every penny. Especially the family platter and the ribs along with the lamb brothe soup was just outstanding. Had a really great experience for all of us at Bab Arabia. Keep going team Bab Arabia. Inshallah ❤️
This restaurant's ambience is good with an Arabic look overall. The staffs are very friendly and good at servicing. But our food took more than 30 minutes to get served. A part from that, I felt like it is a good place for Arabic food as well as friends gathering.
Super tasty foods. Neat and clean resturant Car parking facility, good service and behaviour 👌🏻
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