Little Baba by Amal

What is Little Baba by Amal? Occupying the former Bar Chica space at 75 Portland Street, Little Baba is Charles Khabouth and INK Entertainment's fast-casual spinoff of their Michelin-recommended Yorkville flagship, Amal. The compact dining room is bright and breezy, set up with sleek counter perches and a handful of casual tables designed primarily for rapid takeaway and quick-bite dining. Executive Chef Rony Ghaleb uses the mothership's exact supply chain and scratch-cooking ethos, bringing high-standard Lebanese street food to the King West corridor.

Little Baba by Amal Menu & What to Order The halal-certified menu pivots around warm pita wraps, cold mezze, and compartmentalized "Baba Boxes" loaded with spiced rice, house dips, and fresh salad. The charcoal-tinged chicken tawook wrap—layered with sharp garlic toum and pickles—is the menu's runaway hit, closely followed by the richly spiced kefta skewers and herbaceous, crispy falafel. Round out the meal with a warm batch of cheese sambousek, smoky baba ghanoush, and a cold house mint lemonade.

Know Before You Go Little Baba operates strictly as a counter-service joint with walk-ins only, meaning turnover is rapid even when office crowds flood in at noon. Parking along Portland Street is virtually impossible during peak hours, so take the 504 King streetcar to Portland and walk a few steps south. Operating hours run Monday through Saturday from noon to 11:00 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 10:00 p.m.