They don't take guests without reservation, it's very small place and hard to find seat. They have some nice mediterranean dishes
the buffet is overpriced for the subpar service. i think maybe the food experience is better when you go to order individual plates. but the “buffet experience” was more like reheated left overs .. there's barely any service.
Yvonne
The Ramadan Iftar buffet had a good amount of choices and the staff was very friendly and attentive. The food temperature could have been hotter. The taste was good not exceptional. More like your home made variety as opposed to gourmet. Overall we were satisfied.
Sophie M.
Blown away by the flavors and food!!! Got the chicken Mandi and Lamb kabsa, harira soup and devoured it all!!!! The service was friendly and accommodating. Beautiful setup and decor
Maria-Lorena S.
Excellent service, amazing food, lamb falls off the bone, huge portions. I highly recommend it.
Dania B.
Super authentic and delicious Yemeni food. Many vegetarian options that are so good! The ambiance is so cute and charming. Service was pretty quick but we didn't come during the dinner rush. Looking at the photo is making me crave it again!
Vijay S.
We came here after hearing about this place on social media. You must make reservations before coming here, as they're pretty booked. We got the hummus, chicken mathbi, chicken kabsa, and vegetable stew. The mint tea was good and had a hint of cinnamon, though I wish it were served hot. The hummus and pita bread were excellent. The vegetable stew came with the tandoori bread and was unexpectedly quite good. The chicken kabsa was the best, as it was spicy, and the flavors were delicious. This dish would go well with the garlic yogurt sauce. The chicken math was good, though somewhat dry. Overall, it was a good experience. The portions are pretty big and good for sharing. Service was very good.
Katie M.
Came here to celebrate a friends birthday and we were so excited to try the food! We started with the lamb hummus and were obsessed. I had the falafel and really liked it paired with the hummus and rice but you really can't go wrong here. We will definitely be back but beware you should make a reservation!
Tiffany N.
This is the first authentic Yemeni restaurant in boston and im so glad i tried it. We got a table to sit on the floor which was a unique experience and the food was filling and tasty. Would make a cute date spot or a fun place to catch up w friends
Alejandra G.
Great food and service! The mutabal was so nice and fresh, and the Fahsah was really tasty. The bread was one of my fav!
The food was delicious - very flavorful and fresh. Their service was also very friendly and prompt. We were celebrating a birthday and they helped us create a great ambience and brought out the cake and played happy birthday music. In fact, everyone in the restaurant sang for us and made it really special.
Suha L.
Food: We got the lamb kabsa and chicken mandi for our mains and meat samboosa and and the yemeni cocktail. The lamb was extremely soft and literally fell apart and the spices were balanced well. The rice was flavorful too. 8.5/10. Chicken was also very tender but just not as flavorful as the lamb and the rice was on the blander side 7.75/10. The samboosa had so much flavor and the filo dough made it crispy. It was full of ground beef but I wish there were little pieces of veggie for more variety in texture 7.5/10. The drink was delectable and sweet, almost reminded me of a mango lassi drink but fruitier 7.5/10. Ambiance: This restaurant holds such an authentic Yemeni feel. There are options to sit on the floor too so you can create a more intimate environment! 8/10. Price: Each entree is a little pricey but has huge portions with each main dish being around $25-$30. Overall, I would definitely go again. Great place for authentic Yemeni food in Boston!
FelixC
The meat samboosa was a little greasy and less flavorful than expected, but not bad . The mathbi chicken was a bit dry and lacking in flavor. The fahsa (lamb stew with bread) was quite excellent though.
Finn Olson
The food was so good. Try both samboosas if you go! Service was also great, the waiter was very nice.
Quite literally the best meal I had in Boston in a while. The owner gave us great recommendations, suggested different sauces and also helped us with packing away our leftovers (portion sizes were nice and big!). Everything was well seasoned ☺️
They don't take guests without reservation, it's very small place and hard to find seat. They have some nice mediterranean dishes
the buffet is overpriced for the subpar service. i think maybe the food experience is better when you go to order individual plates. but the “buffet experience” was more like reheated left overs .. there's barely any service.
The Ramadan Iftar buffet had a good amount of choices and the staff was very friendly and attentive. The food temperature could have been hotter. The taste was good not exceptional. More like your home made variety as opposed to gourmet. Overall we were satisfied.
Blown away by the flavors and food!!! Got the chicken Mandi and Lamb kabsa, harira soup and devoured it all!!!! The service was friendly and accommodating. Beautiful setup and decor
Excellent service, amazing food, lamb falls off the bone, huge portions. I highly recommend it.
Super authentic and delicious Yemeni food. Many vegetarian options that are so good! The ambiance is so cute and charming. Service was pretty quick but we didn't come during the dinner rush. Looking at the photo is making me crave it again!
We came here after hearing about this place on social media. You must make reservations before coming here, as they're pretty booked. We got the hummus, chicken mathbi, chicken kabsa, and vegetable stew. The mint tea was good and had a hint of cinnamon, though I wish it were served hot. The hummus and pita bread were excellent. The vegetable stew came with the tandoori bread and was unexpectedly quite good. The chicken kabsa was the best, as it was spicy, and the flavors were delicious. This dish would go well with the garlic yogurt sauce. The chicken math was good, though somewhat dry. Overall, it was a good experience. The portions are pretty big and good for sharing. Service was very good.
Came here to celebrate a friends birthday and we were so excited to try the food! We started with the lamb hummus and were obsessed. I had the falafel and really liked it paired with the hummus and rice but you really can't go wrong here. We will definitely be back but beware you should make a reservation!
This is the first authentic Yemeni restaurant in boston and im so glad i tried it. We got a table to sit on the floor which was a unique experience and the food was filling and tasty. Would make a cute date spot or a fun place to catch up w friends
Great food and service! The mutabal was so nice and fresh, and the Fahsah was really tasty. The bread was one of my fav!
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The food was delicious - very flavorful and fresh. Their service was also very friendly and prompt. We were celebrating a birthday and they helped us create a great ambience and brought out the cake and played happy birthday music. In fact, everyone in the restaurant sang for us and made it really special.
Food: We got the lamb kabsa and chicken mandi for our mains and meat samboosa and and the yemeni cocktail. The lamb was extremely soft and literally fell apart and the spices were balanced well. The rice was flavorful too. 8.5/10. Chicken was also very tender but just not as flavorful as the lamb and the rice was on the blander side 7.75/10. The samboosa had so much flavor and the filo dough made it crispy. It was full of ground beef but I wish there were little pieces of veggie for more variety in texture 7.5/10. The drink was delectable and sweet, almost reminded me of a mango lassi drink but fruitier 7.5/10. Ambiance: This restaurant holds such an authentic Yemeni feel. There are options to sit on the floor too so you can create a more intimate environment! 8/10. Price: Each entree is a little pricey but has huge portions with each main dish being around $25-$30. Overall, I would definitely go again. Great place for authentic Yemeni food in Boston!
The meat samboosa was a little greasy and less flavorful than expected, but not bad . The mathbi chicken was a bit dry and lacking in flavor. The fahsa (lamb stew with bread) was quite excellent though.
The food was so good. Try both samboosas if you go! Service was also great, the waiter was very nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Veggie Samboosa, Chicken Kabsa
Quite literally the best meal I had in Boston in a while. The owner gave us great recommendations, suggested different sauces and also helped us with packing away our leftovers (portion sizes were nice and big!). Everything was well seasoned ☺️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5