Aladdin Cafe

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by Judith L.

Forget the "18 and up" policy. I've seen toddlers there in the wee hours of the morning (yeah, i don't know, either...) and I started going there when I was 16- on the weekends I call it "the mickey mouse club"- take a look around and you'll understand. Their food is just okay- I don't really trust anything unless it does in the fryer- wings, fries, etc. and I usually don't order anything unless my hand starts looking tasty. The whole strip mall is full of hookah bars- just walk down to the 7-11, or on the other side (which includes the lackluster Prince Cafe). There used to be fights there all the time and the crowd used to be extremely shady. It's improved a little since a few years ago- but even so, there are so many other places that are available to you. Try Merrifield Kabob.

by Mia K.

In all honesty, it's more like a 2 1/2, but I'm not feeling very generous today so 2 stars for Aladdin.No real reason, I just like Oasis better.  Oasis has better falafel and they give me plenty of tahini.The hookah at Aladdin is slightly better, but I feel like at Oasis they're more attentive to it.Usually there's more seating room at Aladdin though - and the chairs aren't quite as uncomfortable.edit:  less than 24 hours later.So I found out Oasis closed.  WHYYYYYYYYYYY.  Now that I Have nothing to compare Aladdin to in Falls Church I'm going to bump it to 3 stars.  Tears are rolling down my face.

by Cameron A.

I love this place. I don't know what people have an issue with. Sure, there's an under 18 crowd that hangs out there but that's just about any hookah bar in the area. I don't really get the food here but the hummus I got was actually really good. The serving crew is practically nonexistent, but if you ask me, that's not a bad thing. They hand you your menus as you sit down, there's always room to sit, and then come back to take your orders. The hookah's there pretty fast and lit, ready to go. Then, they disappear. You'll see them walking to new tables and if you need something catch them then, or get up and go to the counter. I don't know about everyone else, but if I'm just trying to relax the last thing I need is a pushy waiter trying to get you to buy food. The pricing is really very good, and the shisha is great. No burn, plenty of smoke, and no one I've taken there has ever complained. So, a full hearted 5 star rating, I recommend it for anyone going to the area, or just in the NoVA area, it's pretty accessible.

by NICOLE M.

Once a week, theres a fight either inside or out, and the police show up in droves.  Lots of thugs like to hang here at night.  I also see kids going in there that look way under 18......Oasis was just as bad, but is now a hookah store.

by Leila S.

So, I'm too sleepy to write a proper review at the moment because the Nyquil is kickin' in, but I'll come back to it later... maybe. I'm only posting this right now because I want to be the FIRST ONE TO REVIEW IT, DAMNIT.For now, I will say this...- shwarma and felafel need more tzatziki sauce b/c they suck without- desserts are super delish but i need lactaid for them, jesus- service falls short, often- prices are very reasonable though... but still, doesn't make up for lack of service- sometimes i order one thing and get another... sometimes the other thing i get is better than what i ordered, but what the hell?- too many g'damn kids here- and the hookah isn't so great... not so fresh and so clean cleanAnd with that, I'm out.

by Brooke H.

This place used to be fun, people used to actually come and hang out and play cards and dance and whatever.  Now it is all grimey guys and young ass teenage girls trying to be cool.  Hookah still is ok, some of the food is ok.  If you have never else to do then go but I don't recommend it.

by Najam Q.

I have been going to this place since I was in high school , can't say I love it or hate it but hooka is great and the service is amazing. The only thing you might not like is the fact the place is a bit small area with lots of ppl... Other than that have fun and enjoy!