Falafel King

★★★★☆ 4.1 (273) • $

"Wow that was good. I hadn't gone to FK for years but after a vacation of too much meat, a falafel wrap sounded good. And it was, crispy falafel and lots of salad to make it feel more healthy. I get garlic sauce instead of tahini and it's yummy. It feels like it could have been wrapped a little better but not a big deal, food is ready in a minute and hits the spot."

Andala Coffee House

★★★★☆ 3.7 (712) • $$

"This is such a cozy spot to work or meet up with friends. There are tables and mini couches throughout. I've only sat on the main level, but I think they have a downstairs as well. They have a bunch of seating, but it does get pretty busy on the weekends. While they're a coffee/café type place, they still have plenty of regular menu items. I also love that you can order an entire pot of tea.I've stayed here for a few hours at a time, so don't worry if you're looking for a place to stick around for a while. Perfect spot to hang out at on a cold winter day!"

Abu Yarub AL-SHAMI

★★★★★ 4.6 (40)

"Al-Shami is a tiny fast food joint, however the food is HUGE on flavor! Most people order for take out but don't mind the 10-15 minutes wait for preparation. Today there was only one man working and I was surprised by how quick and organized he was. Very smooth order and check out process. I LOVED the shish tawouk (chicken kabob) plate that comes with rice, pickles, and homemade garlic sauce. The portion is perfect for one person and reasonably priced at $10. The chicken shawarma wrap with garlic sauce, pickles, and fries is also delicious. The mohammara (mashed walnuts and red peppers) dip doesn't come with any bread, but glad we took it to go to use with the pita bread we have at home. You can order a side of pita bread and ask for some olive oil, if you like. I had the best fried sweet balls years ago during my first visit to Syria, where many food vendors serve it hot and fresh from the frying pot. The sweet balls here aren't as fresh but it's enough to satisfy any cravings you might have (for those who've had them before). I will definitely return OFTEN as possible!!"

Jake's Falafel Corner

★★★★★ 4.6 (214)

"I don't know why I have not been here sooner, I've known about it for years. I recently got the Buffalo flavored falafel and hummus. Delish! Tahini sauce fresh as well, my only complaint is the packaging if the tahini, not secure, and let loose in packaging. I think the cover didn't fit. So I actually got half as much. Will be back, it was VERY satisfying falafel!"

Livi's Pockets

★★★★☆ 4.3 (140) • $

"Y'all, how do I put it? Livi's slaps. The homemade pita chips are just fantastic. So good that I have to hide the container on the way home so that I don't finish them and lose valuable room for their fresh sandwiches. They have cashew, pistachio, and walnut baklava that are literally perfect in their crunch and flakiness. There's spinach pie that sings of lemon and dill and is eminently satisfying to pull apart just to see how gorgeously the soft and yeasty pie separates...I could go on. I learned of all of these delights in the service of getting Livi's sandwiches to go. I'd previously always ordered off of Postmates but the exorbitant fees, along with the uncertainty of whether the order would be accepted and placed in time, actually got me in a car today. To get food. I left my apartment when I had other options available at the click of a button to get Livi's. In 2021, that speaks to how good Livi's is. I generally get the falafel and chicken or falafel sandwiches with eggplant added. The falafels are perfectly seasoned and what I call "optimal wrap falafels." Their size is such that you get falafel in every bite. Their grilled chicken is very juicy and flavorful...if I'm feeling healthier, I'd just get a grilled chicken wrap. Not today, Satan. The falafel and eggplant is decadent in how delicious it is but given other things you could be eating that hit that kind of way, it's not too bad in the overall health scheme of things. I don't know what pita they use but it's the softest with the most satisfying pull. Again, that pull! The pandemic has changed Livi's hours but even then, they'd close by 6 on weeknights and be closed on weekends if I remember. Current hours are 11:00 AM-3:00 PM on weekdays but I'd call ahead. This is absolutely worth structuring your lunch break around. If you're looking for the best falafel sandwiches and PITA CHIPS and spinach pie in Providence, look no further. This, my friends, is manna."

Dates and Olives Natick

★★★★☆ 3.6 (125)

"Great Food! Great Staff Delicious Hummus ! Service was excellent, laid back ambiance and plenty of seating !"

Habibi's Middle Eastern Kitchen

★★★★★ 4.5 (330) • $$

"Great new find in North Attleboro. I now have a go-to spot for Mediterranean food! Stopped in on a Friday evening around 7pm. It seemed like the to-go orders were keeping them busy as opposed to the dine-in. When you walk in you'll notice the restaurant is divided into a dining area and a pick up food area. I was immediately greeted and was able to pick my seating over in the dining area. My server Katie (not sure of spelling) was super awesome!! She provided drink recommendations, helped with picking out my meal, and checked on me throughout the evening. I ended up going with the mixed grill for 1. It comes with rice pilaf and veggies. I added the Fattoush salad, which is a delicious fresh mix of veggies...to include fresh mint, parsley, and crunchy pita chips with a light vinaigrette. The mixed grill for 1 is a perfect size for 1. You get a sampling of each of the meats served on top of the rice. I like spice so I asked for the side of "house spicy" which is their hot sauce. It was nice to add to my rice and meat and mixed well with the garlic aioli and hummus. Each of the meats from the mixed grill were well seasoned and perfectly cooked. My favorite meat was the beef kabob. I really enjoyed the evening. Food is amazing, service is great, and the overall vibe within the restaurant was just a win. I heard they also host various events throughout the year. I'll be on the lookout for those. Can't wait to return!!"

Lil M's Mart

★★★★★ 4.6 (76) • $

"Delicious, fresh middle eastern sandwiches. Super nice people. Not fancy inside, but it's good where it counts, the food. We will be back."

Fantastic Pizza & Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.2 (71) • $

"We have been making our way through Worcester's eats via delivery because going out requires getting dressed, putting on shoes, getting transportation, etc. Ain't nobody got time for all of that nonsense. Any place that offers both pizza, fries, cheesy fries, AND some sort of ethnic cuisine is a valuable asset. Fantastic offers all of that shit and with a name like "fantastic", how can you go wrong? We ordered from here last night. We ordered a small pizza to allow us more room for other stuff, with two toppings: garlic and olives. We also ordered 2 samosas, baba ganooj, gobhi manchurian, and HAD to get the falafel after the menu said they have the best falafel of Worcester (competition is steep, I'm sure). Food came quicker than expected. The pizza is just ok. It's fine because it's bread, sauce, and cheese but I actually prefer domino's pizza. They also only give you two options: small and large. If you're ordering just for the pizza, I'd probably order elsewhere although the pizza game in Worcester isn't strong to begin with. The only thing is they have INDIAN PIZZAS. We didn't try this, but it is probably amazing. The cauliflower was delicious. The sauce is thick and very flavorful. They also throw in some peppers in there for the sake of variety. The falafel was incredibly crispy and crunchy. We ordered it in wrap form and the wrap was huge. The baba ganooj was also very flavorful, creamy, and smooth. The bread provided isn't quite adequate so either order more, use your own bread, or have some chips on hand to take care of the rest. We were actually too full to have the samosas so they were saved for the following day. Even as leftovers they were delicious. They are PHAT and stuffed with spiced potatoes, peas, and some other good flavored shit.This place is a good delivery/take out place but I don't think pizza is their strength."

Simcha

★★★★★ 4.5 (81)

"Had a fantastic dinner at Simcha tonight. Five of us shared a few small plates and a couple of entrees and everything was delicious. We had Carrots, beets, Hummus, cauliflower, Salmon and Israeli wine and everything was outstanding. Service was great as well. We will definitely be going back regularly."

East Side Pockets

★★★★★ 4.6 (1348) • $$

"I forgot how much I loved this place! My favorite thing to do is order takeout and then go eat in in a nearby park. The food is always amazing and reasonably priced... also, they are open late! Small inside and some space to eat outside. There is a small updated bathroom for customers only if you ask for the key.I've tried almost every protein wrap and they are all fantastic. Gyro, gyro/falafel and chicken/falafel with everything are some of my favorites. I do also love the kafta and next on my list to try is the beef steak kabob. If I want extra protein I might try the gyro/chicken combo. The salads and plate dinners are amazing as well- so much to chose from! The line can sometimes be a bit long but it moves decently fast.Not much else to say, just great quality food! I'm glad this place has survived Thayer St. for so long:)"

Azama Grill

★★★★☆ 3.7 (344) • $

"Updating my review because I had the chicken shawarma and lamb shawarma plate and this place is amazing! The meat is perfectly cooked -- very flavorful without having a raw gamey taste other places often have. Service is solid. I can attest this is definitely one of Boston's hidden treasures and entire menu is Halal. Can confirm there is sitting area -- definitely casual. Will be back very soon, I want to try other parts of their menu."

El Basha Restaurant - Westborough

★★★★☆ 3.6 (172) • $$

"Simple and cozy but, no Mediterranean ambiance. I came with a friend and we were greeted nicely by a young attendant. This place is family owned as he explained and you could feel that. I ordered yogurt drink and chicken kabob. The yogurt drink, it was my first time trying it and I just loved it. It was bit of a hot day and this drink did wonders in my mouth. On the main dish, taste was good but, the chicken, somehow was condimentes with not so Mediterranean flavor. It had a hint of Asian flavor in it and didn't know how to explain that. But, in general food was good. I'll have to comeback and try something else next time."

SOFRA Bakery & Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.1 (966)

"We headed to Sofra solely based on Yelp reviews and proximity to where we were. When we got there, the lines were almost out the door and both the inside and outside seating was practically filled to capacity. That is usually a good sign!We ordered the breakfast sandwich and the strawberry sweet cheese brioche. While we waited for our order, two seats at a communal table opened up, so we snagged them. My pastry was so good and my husband enjoyed his breakfast sandwich. The inside is quaint and lots of people were packed in there with the limited seating. They also sell prepackaged goods and sandwiches."

Falafel King

★★★★☆ 3.7 (91) • $

"I needed to grab a quick lunch before catching a train, and I remember passing by here close to the station. It was set up chipotle-style and I was given a complimentary falafel dunked in hummus before I started ordering. Good! but I ate it too fast and it was a struggle digesting it lol. I got their chicken kebab sandwich and grabbed some hot sauce on the side. I liked my food, had a lot of sauce in it which leaked towards the end but it was tasty and filling. Would want to try again when I'm back in town and when I have more time to enjoy it."

Ajeen

★★★★☆ 4.3 (96)

"Ajeen offers traditional Middle Eastern flatbreads that are hard to find at most places. They not only offer the more traditional options, but they've created a fun twist by making the flatbreads into sandwiches. All the bread is made fresh on site when you place an order. And all of their meats are halal. Ajeen has very close vibes to Manakish in Philadelphia. Everything is honestly really good, so if you follow personal preference you'll land on a good option. We really enjoyed the chicken and soujouk sandwiches. Prices are fair, portions are good, and they offer indoor and outdoor seating."

Falafel Corner

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (283) • $

"We stopped by at Felafel Corner during a quick stop at Harvard Square. I had heard the reminiscences from my fiancé during past visits and had to try it for myself. I ordered the lamb shawarma plate which also came with a side order of salad. The lamb was very well seasoned and the hot sauce was quite hot which I appreciated. The salad tasted very fresh, and paired nicely with the white sauce. And the portion sizes were very generous, enough for 2 meals. I appreciated the requirement for masks before entering the business, and there wasn't much room inside so you could only place an order for pickup. I definitely recommend stopping by whenever you're in the area to satisfy your middle eastern cuisine cravings!"

All Spice

★★★★★ 4.5 (6)

"Amazing Middle Eastern food. Fast and healthy, with lots of choices and good prices. I ordered the shawarma plate but no rice and a side of hummus. The whole dish was amazing."

ANI Catering & Cafe

★★★★★ 4.6 (243) • $

"Lamb kebab wrap is really good - so well-flavored were the meat pieces. The pickling on the cucumber was spot on as well. The falafels I wish were crunchier; they tended to flatten out (in impact, texture, flavor); the mix on the wrap was good too. Pita covering could be a little less chewy - wasn't super impressed on that front.Don't forget to take some accoutrements home - the cucumber yogurt and the muhammara are both excellent, especially the cucumber yogurt!"

Boston Pita Cafe

★★★★★ 4.6 (64) • $

"Best alternative that they can have at the mall for healthier food since Subway disappeared.Was very impressed with the size of the salads. All their food is made with fresh ingredients. So that's a plus -because at the actual food court you're not going to encounter that.Husband had the steak plate and loved it. Friendly customer service as well."

Sarma

★★★★☆ 4.4 (1257)

"Thank you Sarma for giving me a favorite restaurant in Boston! They're rated by several sources as one of Boston's top restaurants, for good reason. Reservations are difficult to come by but they seem to have a decent amount of seating by the bar.Dishes are not delicious and made with high quality ingredients, they're also beautifully presented and very creative with the flavors. My favorites were the cornbread (very filling, loved the peppers and feta inside) and duck (super juicy and flavorful); would 100% order again. Fried chicken (off-menu; from what I can tell, it comes out about every hour, starting roughly at 5:30) was very solid. I greatly enjoyed the Brussels sprouts, which also were super flavorful (loved that garlic aioli on the bottom). For dessert we had the "baklava cones", which was a light, refreshing way to end the meal."

Hafez House Of Kabobs

★★★★☆ 4.3 (72)

"Experience or training does not always change a person's initial reflex to certain situations. After all these years of food travels, or being immersed deeply in the culinary industry, I still often feel this immediate hesitance (or doubt) when entering an empty establishment. It doesn't matter that previous "walk/drive-bys" have seen fully seated tables. It's always in that moment of walking in and wondering if something had happened that I may just have missed.As per usual, I drift to the first comfortable spot, take a deep breath, and realign my thoughts as to why I was even there. Right. I'm hungry and I've been wanting to check out this spot since the very first night I drove by it months ago when exploring the area after the move.Two guys - two very different demeanors. One very friendly and welcoming (thank you). The other...well, uncomfortable (thank you too). I won't deliberate too much on it as the very Asian thing to say is...the food is what really matters.***What a long-winded way to start this review but so much passed through my mind from the moment I got there, to ordering, and to getting my food. I lost track of time but the quietness there allowed me to recollect myself from another harsh culinary week to remember what mattered most.***First bite in the every last bit, my eyes somewhat rolled out of their sockets. I don't know what it is. It wasn't perfect but it was good. There were places for correction but easily overlooked. So many unnecessary words to flow out but blocked by more bits of food shoveled in.Let this be what I choose to remember this place: I'm going to eat your whole menu, over time, several, several times over just because it's that darn good. Really moist and flavorful chicken. Really moist and flavorful beef koobideh and kebabs. Gosh, I seriously need more...and I shall.Thank you and see you soon."

Mediterranean Turkish Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.4 (384) • $

"I love a good Mediterranean meal and if I can find Adana kebabs it is an even bigger win. This was our second visit for lunch. I had the Adana kebabs, they said they were spicy and they were. I got the wrap and that is all you get. If you want a side you will need to order it separately. My husband had the chicken shawarma, it was ok. Not enough flavor, kinda bland. Our daughter had the shawarma plate and that was very good. Lots of fun things included like hummus, rice, taziki and pita. Service is from the walk up counter. You order and take a table number to your seat. Nice selection of dressings and spices available for diners to grab for their table. Seating area was clean."

Brookline Lunch

★★★★☆ 4.1 (671) • $$

"My absolute favorite brunch spot in Cambridge! There is a long wait time, specially on weekend mornings, but honestly it just flies by when you're catching up with a friend.Their baklava pancakes are a must order, absolutely unique and delicious and hits the spot. The service is also very quick and the folks working there are so kind. Really great experience here!"

Massis Bakery & Specialty Foodstore

★★★★★ 4.5 (56) • $$

"Spent a night in Watertown because it's a nice halfway point between Boston and Wellesley (where we were headed the following day before flying back from Logan).Being that this suburb next to Newton and Cambridge has one of the largest Armenian populations in the US, thought to stop by a market/bakery and learn a few things from the Medi world. Bought some mint, saffron (low grade, called osfor), and ras al hanout (for marinating lamb), and tried some honeyed 'biscuits', called nazouk. The zaatar looked so fresh...perfect little sidetrip to whet my appetite for an evening's indulgence at the Mediterranean inspired Oleana in a few hours' time.Nice experience.... lots to choose from. Many interesting items, that were it not for the fact that I brought only carry-on items, I would snatch up for experimentation in the kitchen in a heartbeat.PS They sell that fresh 'pizza', if you will---the lahmacun.... what Bourdain stuffs his face with in Turkey on NR...PPS NOTE ON RAS EL HANOUT: Watched Richard Blais cook often with this Moroccan spice. since purchasing it and cooking with it, I actually had truffles made with them by a chef at a wine and food pairing tasting at Etude in Napa Valley yesterday!!! Nice"

Sams Falafel & Shawarma

★★★★★ 4.5 (262) • $

"So I'm new to the area and glad to see that Sam's Falafel place is quite within walking distance. I ordered through DoorDash but apparently when I got there the owner Sam (I assumed) were quite critical about DoorDash and I definitely understand it can be tough for small business to survive in today's COVID climate. So I would sympathize with him when he gets heated about the situation. Personally I'll definitely be ordering directly with them in the future.I had a wait a little bit when I arrived for food pick up but the wait was definitely well worth it. They were quite amazing. One of the most juicy and tasty Lamb Shawarma I've tasted and the Falafel was really tasty and fresh too and not dry. The garlic does seem a little strong but while they sandwiches are warm and hot they go quite well in my opinion. So I definitely wish them all the success and continue to produce delicious sandwiches."

Kous-Kous

★★★★☆ 4.4 (66)

"Ordered on Uber eats! Got the mix chicken and beef shawarma plate, it came when rice, hummus, falafels, and a tomato cucumber salad. It was very tasty, both meats was tender and flavorful and the rice was delicious! I ordered some pita on the side with both the garlic dip and the saffron aioli. All the dips was good. Got a side of fries but they were pretty soggy by the time it arrived. Baklava was flaky and is one of the better ones I had in a while!"

Aladdin

★★★★★ 4.5 (38) • $

"Why didnt i get here earlier? I am livid with myself that i have been ignoring the 10 mins walk for so long. Finally went here and wow it is good. Well, now i have another reason to come to office. Ordered the chicken kabab meal and boy the chicken was juicy. It was grilled fresh however it did come out of the refrigerator so initially i was a bit skeptical. The hummus was another gem. Now i want to try their babaghanoush and the falafel. judging( yeah totally) by the taste of the hummus and sure the other stuff is going to be great. It is a rarity that the stuff feels so fresh and tastes so good and different from the most places."

El Basha Restaurant - Belmont St

★★★★☆ 3.6 (120) • $$

Boston Shawarma

★★★★☆ 4 (628) • $$

"I was in the area and wanted a quick bite before my ride home and came across Boston Shawarma.It s a cute little shawarma place in Newton with a few tables for dine in.The are many Mediterranean food options to choose from. Theres shawarma, kabobs, falafel, grape leaves and more.The food is very filling and the portions are very large yet tasty. Jimmy took care of us and was generous with the portion sizes and served us the food quite fast. Boston Shawarma is definitely a convenient and healthy food option."

Eastern Lamejun Bakers

★★★★☆ 4.4 (93) • $

"If you're near Belmont, I recommend swinging by this little Armenian market to check out the treasures inside. I was looking up parking for Praline just a few streets down and saw ELB on the map and was immediately intrigued, having never heard of a lamejun before. I wish I had some more time to peruse the aisles but we walked away with some goodies: a bag of dried green lentils, some grape leaves, a meat lamejun, and two boxes of baklava. The baklava were a hit at the party we brought them to, though, of the two kinds we purchased, I preferred the smaller, rolled-up, bite-sized version (I looked it up - the "finger" baklava. Very apt!). The second were these massive squares, sliced diagonally in half - maybe the ozel kara baklava? They had a generous spread of crushed pistachios, my favorite nut; my only complaint was they were a tad hard to eat and divide into smaller portions. Now that I think about it some more, the better way to eat these would be to pop them in the oven so the honey melts just a little.I thought the grape leaves were all right, maybe too much on the sour and garlicky side for me. My husband loved them. Lamejun looks like a cross between a pizza and a savory pancake, topped with a layer of ground meat, tomatoes, herbs. They have three kinds here - the traditional meat, a chicken (lower in sodium and cholesterol, as promised on the box), and a vegetarian. We went with the meat. I brought it to a party as the perfect snack. All you need is a few minutes in the broiler or the oven so the edges get perfectly golden-brown crispy. For a dozen of these babies, it was about $25. I should've asked the nice lady at the cashier if these are freezable. On my list for next time: the eggplant dip and beet salad, as well as the other kinds of baklava and turnovers. Near the cashier is also quite the selection of feta. (I don't understand another review calling the arrangement of the items like a "garage sale." Everything was pretty neatly organized and resembled any other small specialty market.)Parking: lots of street options in front of the store."

Fordee's Falafel & Deli

★★★★☆ 4 (160) • $

"I really adore the family that runs this little operation. As much as they bear the aura of *nonchalant-no-nonsense-straightforward*, they are actually very nice (and sometimes quite funny) folk. I recall one conversation the lady was having with an obvious regular over the phone. She had asked him several times what they wanted to order...I could tell that they had probably ate the whole menu at this point but couldn't decide in the moment. A few minutes later, I heard her say in an exasperated voice, "Oh, yoooooouuuuuu *KILL* meeeeeeee, please tell me what you want." (Note too that she says this in a particular sarcastic accent that literally made me absolutely LAUGH deep inside. Long story short, they continue for a bit on the phone and she finally finalizes the phone order.)I also fondly recall my first visit. I had ordered other dishes to try (none of which were Falafel despite it being part of the restaurant name). It was still pretty quiet as I literally got there as they were turning their open sign. Moments after I received my food, the owner himself stopped by the table with a small sample of his falafels after finding out it was my first time there. That short interchange immediately cemented their name in my list of places to dine. Why?They definitely serve some of the best falafels I've had stateside to date. And on top of that, I truly enjoyed the rest of the plates I've ordered so far. It's one of those places that just somehow tackles your palate with simplicity and complexity making you feel like you're at home and dining out at the same time."

Garden Halal Meat

★★★★☆ 3.9 (33) • $

"awesome hole in the wall type of ethnic grocery shop underground with a small diner on street level. They sell algerian style beef and veggies and you can buy turkish and moroccan style spices, cookies and baklava there. If you like exotic food and snacks, def give it a try."

El Laham Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (58)

"The food was so good, restaurant has sections for smoking and non smoking, we sat in non smoking, service was good they brought the food and bottles of water, they didn't check on us the entire time but we didn't really mind or need anything. I wanted to order dessert but was way too full, portions are huge btw. Definitely worth a try."

Bab Al-Yemen Boston

★★★★★ 4.5 (171)