Ali Baba offers a simple dining experience with a lot of heart. My best friend and I love to share a bunch of a la carte items and a bottle of red wine. An order of hummus, baba ghanooj, grape leaves, and a cheese pie is incredibly satisfying and puts our total bill under $30. Apart from the delicious food, there's something to be said about the atmosphere of Ali Baba. Gorgeous pothos plants hang from the skylights of the otherwise minimalist dining room. And on a weekend evening, you may notice that certain customers exude a familiarity and comfort level which indicates they've been going to Ali Baba for years. Its reputation as an Oakland landmark is well deserved.