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    Ali Baba

    4.4 (22 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Della S.

    I loved their other location in downtown Boston but the quality was variable so I wanted to try this branch. My first impression was great! The menu is pretty much the same but slightly cheaper. I got the mixed grill plate ($24) which came with bulgur, salad, bread, charred pepper and charred tomato, adana kebab, kofte kebab, lamb shish kebab, chicken kebab, and doner. The lamb was on the dry side but all the other meats were juicy and flavorful. The portion was also huge-- I could probably split it into 3-4 meals if I wanted to. The bread has an amazing texture where the crust is very chewy while the inside is pillowy soft. Some of the oil and juices from the meat soaked into the bulgur which made it even more delicious. Hoping that their quality here is more consistent. I love their food and can't wait to have it again.

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    Stephanie M.

    I stopped by Ali Baba on my Dunkin's run. Wow this place is truly a hidden gem. I had the Lahmajun and some Baklava. The portions were bigger than I expected. The place was clean and staff was nice. I left this place very contempt I will be coming back to try their spicy vegetable dip :)

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    Ali Baba is half of a Mexican/Turkish restaurant in the Charlestown/Somerville Area. The other half of the restaurant is called El Triunfo. This is the second location of the Ali Baba in Boston. We tried the Mixed Grill and were really impressed with the overall taste and freshness of the platter. All of the meats were juicy and full of flavor. The bulgur was also excellent and well flavored. This was by far the best Turkish food I've had in the Boston area. The portions were also good and the prices were fair. They've got a parking lot right outside and indoor seating. The whole menu is also halal. The service was friendly and fast. I'd definitely check them out.

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    Hidden gem. Everything I've had was delicious and flavorful. Especially the kabob meal.

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    Lavash Bar & Grille

    Lavash Bar & Grille

    4.1
    (84 reviews)
    3.2 mi

    Lavash Grille - Cambridge, MA Total Score: 9/10…read more Lavash Grille in Cambridge delivers a Turkish and Mediterranean dining experience that feels both vibrant and deeply comforting. This is the kind of place that works beautifully for group outings, thanks to the big, long tables that make it easy to settle in, share plates, and actually enjoy the social side of dining. The sampler platters and mixed grill dishes are absolutely the way to go. Portions are generous, the variety is excellent, and everything we tried tasted fresh and well balanced. The hummus and baba ganoush were both standouts, packed with flavor and a great start to the meal. One of the biggest highlights was the manti. These delicate, bite sized dumplings with yogurt sauce were pure comfort food and easily one of the most memorable dishes of the night. The haydari (similar to Tzatziki) was another favorite. Rich, creamy, and incredibly flavorful, it's the kind of dip you keep reaching for long after you're full. For something a little different, the traditional Turkish coffee made with hot sand is such a fun experience and well worth ordering. Ending the meal with coffee and rice pudding felt like the perfect, cozy finish. On a practical note, I was genuinely happy there is some parking here, which is always a welcome bonus in Cambridge. Overall, Lavash Grille is a place I'd gladly return to. Great food, perfect for group settings, and an all around enjoyable dining experience.

    It's not easy to find authentic Turkish food near Boston / Cambridge. Found this place on Instagram…read moreand am pleasantly surprised. They have a small parking lot off the side of the restaurant which is free. Inside, there is plenty of space. The service and staff are very nice. We got a lentil soup to share, manti and beef liver as appetizers. Everything tasted amazing. The manti could be a little softer. We also got coffee and tea. The tea was refilled throughout the time we were there which was a nice touch. For my main I got the chicken Adana and my friend got the lamb version. Both were grilled to perfection. Such simple ingredients but the meal was well balanced. The meat came with rice and some grilled/ pickled veggies. The only thing to note is that the bathroom is shared with the building and was out of toilet paper and was in bad condition.

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    Boston Döner

    Boston Döner

    3.9
    (76 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    Stopped by Boston Doner and had a solid experience. The Boston doner sandwich was good -- the meat…read morebeing cooked and shaved straight from a shawarma grill definitely makes a difference and gives it that authentic touch. The food isn't out of this world, but the portions are generous for the price, which makes it a good value. The space itself is very casual, no-frills, and easy for a quick meal. What really stood out was the service -- our server was incredibly kind and even brought us complimentary Turkish tea to end the meal, which was a really nice touch. A solid spot I'd happily return to.

    First time here. Picked up some food for take out as we were in the area…read more The inside is nice with decent amount of table seating and a large counter for ordering. The menus are up on the wall. We had also looked up online beforehand so we knew what we wanted. I got the chicken kebab wrap sandwich and asked for tzatziki instead of the sauce it came with. Hubs ordered the doner sandwich also with tzatziki. The portions were quite decent, taste wise okay, meat was tender and flavorful. I had high hopes. I would be curious to try some of the other dishes. The order did take a while about 15 minutes or so- we waited seated at one of the tables. There weren't too many people there just one other table occupied but it was also like 4:30pm so not peak dinner time and on a Sunday evening too. Will be back if in the area.

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    Anatolia Buffet & Kebab House

    Anatolia Buffet & Kebab House

    3.6
    (125 reviews)
    4.0 mi
    $$

    Here in Boston for a family reunion! This lovely restaurant…read morewas a short walking distance from our rental townhouse. Bahar our server was super helpful, attentive and kind. We enjoyed sitting outside on the patio where the steady cool breeze refreshed us. The small appetizer plate with falafel and hummus was my favorite part of the meal. The falafel were flat and oblong, crispy and flavorful. I appreciated the texture of the hummus and babaghanoush (hearty and chunky, rather than smooth). The lamb adana and chicken Adana were delicious as well, complemented with pickled purple cabbage, red and white rice, and roasted green chili pepper (caution--spicy even if you remove the seeds!). Generous portions! We shared three entrees among 4 of us, along with two small appetizers and had two take home containers!

    Love love love this place…read more First night in Brookline and walking to Whole Foods for supplies, we saw two big families leaving here looking happy and sated and rubbing their tummies; so after our shopping we came for dinner right at dusk, and immediately sat outside. Our server Bahar was so kind and helpful: I have a dairy allergy and really wanted to try the Ali Nazik, but the lamb marinade has dairy, we we got the Sultan's Delight (same smoky eggplant puree with baked lamb). We also ordered Chicken Adana, and the small appetizer with falafel and hummous; all to share for 3 of us. Our fourth got the Iskender Kabob for himself. Bahar first brought a bean salad (so fresh and light) and bread (yum). Then the appetizer: the falafel was flat (not spherical) which meant the surface area of crunchiness increased--so delicious; and the hummous was much grainier than I've had, which gave it such a lovely texture. Bahar came out with the Sultan's Delight, and rushed back apologetic that the chef used dairy today, so we ordered a second appetizer with babaganoush and falafel (we really needed more falafel once we got a taste)--the babaganoush was, like the hummous, grainier in texture than we were used to and so pleasing to eat. If it weren't for my dairy allergy, we might never had ordered the chicken adana kebab, which was so flavorful and lovely: the orange rice was so nutty and made my mouth happy. We realized that we wanted to try the Lamb Adana Kebab, which had such a phenomenal flavor palate with a nice spicy kick. The peppers that came with the entrees were like sneaky super hot shishito peppers in flavor. Bahar took such lovely care of us, we had an amazing meal.

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    Pasha Turkish & Mediterranean Cuisine

    Pasha Turkish & Mediterranean Cuisine

    3.6
    (257 reviews)
    4.5 mi
    $$

    Pasha never disappoints. When we are in the mood for Middle Eastern/Mediterranean comfort food, it…read moreis in our top five places to go, to enjoy wonderful food and to relax in a warm, cozy atmosphere. We were greeted by the owner and made to feel comfortable as soon as we walked in. This time, as usual, we started with the red lentil soup and hummus. Both delicious and the hummus as smooth as silk and not over-loaded with tahini. We tried the fried calamari for the first time, and I wouldn't order that again; I think it's a frozen product they simply reheat; the sauce that came with it was good and the calamari tasty, but not what you're looking for if you want calamari. Our choice of entree is usually get the Fainting Imam, stuffed eggplant with vegetables, pine nuts and raisins, and it is heavenly, but this time I decided to experiment and ordered the Vegetable Mousakka With Béchamel Sauce. I was a little disappointed in the dish; it was made up of a variety of vegetables, sliced thin and layered. There was a piece of fried potato I couldn't cut through; it was really crunchy-hard. I ate it; it was good, but too done. What disappointed me was the absence of Bechamel sauce; it may have been there, but if it was, I couldn't taste or see it. Maybe a foam??? That was one of my reasons for trying the dish; I expected more of a Pastitsio-like layer of Bechamel or at least something I could discern in the dish. The Shepphard salad did not come with my entree (I don't know why? It comes with the Imam?), but I had to order it; it is out of this world. Simple and delicious. Particularly appealing to me is that they do not include large pieces of green pepper in the salad; there were a few bits, but not overwhelming. Next time, I might just get that salad, the soup and some hummus!!! I may have whined a little here, but don't let anything I said keep you away from Pasha. The owner, the staff and the food are wonderful.

    Food and service was delicious, very very expensive, but the worst thing they did was an automatic…read more20% tip which is very bad, maybe somebody comes in expecting to pay the amount they ordered because they are broke or only brought a certain amount of money with them. A tip is gratuity, you chose, not them.

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    Coffee Turco

    Coffee Turco

    4.4
    (45 reviews)
    3.6 mi
    $$

    Ambienting Life Experiences in Details all over…read more I feel most comfortable to hang out in here since I came in for the very first time Everyone was treating me like I am their closest friend. I had two Turkish coffees but I had credit card issues bank card problems so that I had to go visit my bank branch to get cash. Even so staff members never rushed me and patient with me all the time. They trusted me to leave shop to get money. Just so wonderful warm people are working there and including their customers as well. Lately I had a some unwanted unfortunate experiences at restaurants around but Coffee Turco's warm homemade love made my great day. What an pleasurable experience !! Definitely I will come back.

    I've lived in Allston/Brighton for a couple years now and I finally checked this place out for the…read morefirst time today for brunch. I had a really great experience right off the bat. The woman at the counter was really sweet and accommodating and the interior of the cafe was really nice and cozy. We sat at one of the booths with cozy chairs and throw pillows and she brought us menus to look at. We ended up ordering the serpme breakfast which resembled a Turkish version of a charcuterie board that came with an assortment of cheeses and spreads, bread, fruits and vegetables, olives, an egg and sausage dish, and an egg and tomato dish. Everything on the board was delicious and we had a great time trying everything out. We also got two complimentary Turkish teas and ended up spending hours at the cafe. Would definitely go back again!

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