Ali Baba Restaurant
Halal Indian and Pakistani cooking in Ao Nang that people end up returning to night after night.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Daily 11:00–23:00
- Price
- $$$$
- Mid-range
Learn the Spice Scale
Say 'mai pet' for no spice, 'pet nit noi' for a little spice, or 'pet mak' if you want it Thai-hot. Most cooks will default to a toned-down version for foreigners unless you specify otherwise.
Details
- Phone
- +66 65 956 1887
Full opening hours
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Why go, and how to do it well
If you've been in Ao Nang a few days and the fried rice is starting to blur together, this is the fix. It's a halal kitchen doing Indian and Pakistani food alongside Thai dishes, and the Indian side is what people keep coming back for. Chicken jalfrezi, lamb and chicken karahi, mutton biryani, tandoori tikka, butter chicken. There's also a tandoori pizza, which sounds like a gimmick and isn't, judging by how often reviewers single it out.
Vegetarians and vegans do well here too, which is rarer than it should be on this strip. The chickpea salad gets specific praise. Virgin cocktails are on the list if you're not drinking, and a scoop of vanilla ice cream tends to arrive at the end without you asking. Service gets mentioned as much as the food, with the owner doing the rounds. Prices are mid-range and the portions justify them.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Sep 2026
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Reviews from Google
We’ve been to Ali Baba three times now and it never disappoints. The tandoori pizza was amazing, and the chicken jalfrezi was full of flavor. The lamb and chicken karahi were also very good and cooked perfectly. If you’re craving Indian or Pakistani food, this place is definitely worth a visit. The owner was very friendly and came over to check that everything was okay, which we really appreciated. Suraj, our waiter, was amazing and provided great service. Highly recommend Ali Baba — we’ll definitely be back again!
I only knew about it from Instagram, someone listed it as one of the best restaurants in the Ao Nang area. And I was craving a good Biryani. So I tried it out and they didn't not disappoint at all. It was really really good. I was on my own .. so I couldn't try out anything else. But all the food that was served around me looked great.
Had a good lunch here. Servers were friendly and attentive. The tandoori tikka was very good as was the mutton biryani & butter chicken was decent. Enjoyed the virgin pina colada. Would return here again. And they give a free scoop of vanilla ice cream at the end which is nice.
A sample of visitor reviews from Google. Read all 3,994 reviews on Google.
693, Ali Baba Restaurant, Tambon Ao Nang, Krabi, Chang Wat Krabi 81180, Thailand
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Follow the Crowds
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Ice Is Safe
Factory-made tube or cylinder ice (used in virtually all restaurants and stalls) is made from purified water and is safe to consume. You don't need to skip the iced Thai tea.
Use Grab for Delivery
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Ali Baba Restaurant: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ali Baba Restaurant worth visiting?
Ali Baba Restaurant holds a 4.8★ rating from 3,994 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated restaurants & food in Krabi.
What are the opening hours of Ali Baba Restaurant?
Ali Baba Restaurant is typically open 11:00–23:00 — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.
How expensive is Ali Baba Restaurant?
Ali Baba Restaurant is moderately priced (฿฿) relative to other restaurants & food in Krabi.
When is the best time to visit Ali Baba Restaurant?
The best months to visit Krabi are November – April, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – February — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: May – October (rough Andaman seas).
Where is Ali Baba Restaurant located?
Ali Baba Restaurant is at 693, Ali Baba Restaurant, Tambon Ao Nang, Krabi, Chang Wat Krabi 81180, Thailand, in Krabi. Getting around Krabi: Long-tail boats (islands & Railay Beach); Songthaews in Ao Nang.
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