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Baba Nahm - Middle Eastern Street Food is a family-owned Middle Eastern restaurant serving authentic and delicious street food in the heart of Asheville, NC. Our menu features a variety of traditional dishes, from juicy shawarma and falafel to flavorful gyros and kebabs. We pride ourselves on using only the freshest ingredients, sourced locally whenever possible, to bring you a truly authentic taste of the Middle East. As a fast food restaurant, we understand the importance of quick and convenient service without compromising on quality. Our friendly staff is dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, ensuring that every visit to Baba Nahm is a memorable one. Whether you're in the mood for a satisfying lunch or a quick dinner, Baba Nahm - Middle Eastern Street Food is the perfect destination. Visit us today and experience the bold flavors and aromas of the Middle East in a cozy and welcoming atmosphere.

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Kevin Schwartz
Kevin Schwartz -Google user
a year ago
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...Read More
Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 4Chicken Shawarma Pita, Chicken Shawarma Bowl, Fattoush Salad
Kevin Jones
Kevin Jones -Google user
Edited 3 years ago
Easily one of the best middle eastern food restaurants in Asheville. Fresh ingredients, authentic Lebanese recipes. Be sure to try the Israeli fries with all three sauces, SO GOOD. They even provide compostable containers for to go orders.❤️🙏🌍 …
Frank Gilliam
Frank Gilliam -Google user
3 months ago
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...Read More
$20–30Atmosphere: 5Suitable for all group sizes
Vivek Jhunjhunwala
Vivek Jhunjhunwala -Google user
4 months ago
Both our dishes were so so fresh and flavorful, didnt leave a crumb on the plate.
Mike W
Mike W -Google user
a year ago
We were pressed on time and decided to try here. Awesome. Friendly. Fast. And good spot on! We got the hummus bowl and fattoush. Both with no protein. Very good would absolutely go again. They serve a great portion. My...Read More
Jacob D
Jacob D -Google user
3 years ago
This place is legit! Food is fresh, flavorful and vibrant. We ordered takeout and everything was perfect - when we brought it back to our airbnb, the food was still fresh and warm. We shared the Tabrizi style meatballs in a pita pocket and …
Sam Bennett
Sam Bennett -Google user
a month ago
If you crave Shakshouka, Baba Nahm’s is the best in town!
Barbara Ingram
Barbara Ingram -Google user
3 months ago
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...Read More
Lunch$10–20Atmosphere: 53-4 peopleNo waitHighly recommendLarge vegetarian selectionPaid parking garage
Heather Johnson
Heather Johnson -Google user
4 months ago
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...Read More
Take outLunch$30–50Atmosphere: 5
Laila Almuwali
Laila Almuwali -Google user
3 weeks ago
Delicious and authentic tasting Arabic food, I’m from Oman and was surprised to find this amongst the many other Gem’s in Asheville. Definitely recommend the Rabbit special!
Dine inLunch$30–50Atmosphere: 5Quiet, easy to talkSomewhat recommendClearly labeled vegetarian dishes
Sharon Reed
Sharon Reed -Google user
a year ago
Falafel Lebanese Platter was an outstanding lunch option & the price is reasonable. Enjoyed the food greatly. Will definitely be back!
Shelby Watson
Shelby Watson -Google user
5 years ago
Absolutely delicious food! The vibe and staff are very cool. I had the falafel pita (could have done without SO many pickled onions, but still very good. What I loved about it was that you experienced a different set of flavors with every bite. The...Read More
Sara Franz
Sara Franz -Google user
4 days ago
I don’t often write reviews about my dining experience. Not because the food and service were subpar, but because certain menu options just aren’t uber impressive or from a well curated menu. Yet, here I am writing a review for delicious meals and desserts. The...Read More
Dine inDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5No wait
Gregg Walker
Gregg Walker -Google user
a month ago
We had a wonderful lunch at Baba Nahm on 8/23/25. Jeremiah was our server and he did a great job. He was pleasant and responsive. The food was excellent. my Baba bowl was a wonderful assortment of flavors and the chicken I added to it was...Read More
Atmosphere: 5
Mary Pressley-Hussaini
Mary Pressley-Hussaini -Google user
3 months ago
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...Read More
Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5Quiet, easy to talk
Zachary Kirby
Zachary Kirby -Google user
2 weeks ago
Had a really excellent lunch here in Asheville! The food was very yummy and the service was spectacular. Andi truly does an exceptional job and makes this place truly feel like a cozy gem. Highly recommend that anyone visiting Asheville check this out!
Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 51 personHighly recommendLarge vegetarian selection, Vegetarian menu or section, Clearly labeled vegetarian dishesPlenty of parkingPaid parking lot
Sarah Scott
Sarah Scott -Google user
4 months ago
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...Read More
Atmosphere: 4
Charles Bibilos
Charles Bibilos -Google user
4 months ago
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 …
Krista Stearns
Krista Stearns -Google user
4 months ago
I am so pleased that Brian and Laura have found such a perfect location for Baba Nahm. The atmosphere is spot on and the service is excellent. But best of all the food!! I enjoyed the Fresh Syrian Pita Wrap with a delicious blend of...Read More
Taryn Merrick
Taryn Merrick -Google user
2 weeks ago
Haven't been here in ages but they had some of the best food in town. Great service and always kind folk serving it up!!

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