I had an issue with an Uber Eats delivery and Sam's Falafel went out of their way to make it right…read moreeven if it wasn't their fault. The food was great. I'll definitely come back for the beef and lamb shawarma sandwich.

It doesn't get better than this!! Absolutely delicious with generous portions and excellent vibes…read moreevery time. The service is impeccable and everyone is so kind. Love to get the falafel and chicken plates as well as their spicy fries A true gem

Super delicious and cooked to order so fast. Tastiest shawarma I have had in YEARS. Giant portions…read morewith a great price! Everyone must visit here!

Well-seasoned and open really late! They have busy phones and have just one or two chefs, owner is…read morepassionate and goodhearted. I don't ever see him unhappy but he and his crew work really hard to deliver delicious food to customers. Kushari grain salad has a lot of textures going on, personally I'd leave out the rice. No bathroom and there's very limited table seating. Order to-go... the food stays warm even after taking the train

I came to Istanbul Diner cafe after seeing some great reviews online and it did not disappoint…read more When I arrived, the ambiance was very quaint. It was a smaller restaurant with a fair amount of seating. The servers were very friendly and able to assist in what I should get. I got the CHICKEN SHISH BOWL which had rice, lettuce, cabbage, pita, grilled chicken and a white sauce (whatever it is, it made the dish) Great experience and will be recommending to others !

I walked over here for dinner, I wasn't sure what to get. The lady behind the counter was very…read morehelpful and went over the menu with me and explained what various dishes were and told me some of her favorites. I ended up getting a bowl of lentil soup, and border of grape leaves, and an Iskander kebab platter. It was waaaaayy toooo muuuuuch food!!!!! It was also very very good! She gave me garlic sauce and hot sauce both of which were great but the food didn't even need it!! The Iskander platter was so good, thinly sliced meat on a bed of croutons with a tomato sauce and cool creamy yogurt sauce beside it. Next time I'll probably only get they - but only because the soup and grape leaves just made it too much food!! She tried to get me to get rice pudding too but I had nowhere to put it.

Tasty, quality food. Friendly service. Convenient location in Medford Square. Multiple delivery…read moreoptions. While there is seating for ten, it's cozy. I usually get takeout but dropped in on a Sunday afternoon and had the place to myself. As with any small shop, pick up yourself if you can so a) you don't pay delivery fees and b) they don't lose money to the likes of Uber and DoorDash.

Can't say enough good things about HCH! Beef Roganjosh is an absolute MUST, and the Biryani is huge…read moreand perfectly seasoned. Garlic naan was buttery and very much not afraid of garlic, and the samosa were huge and perfectly golden fried! If you're not in the mood for sumptuous Indian / Bangladeshi fare, the fried chicken feels like being transported to a bodega in Queens or the Bronx... just SHATTERINGLY crispy and flavorful. Ask for extra tamarind sauce to dunk it in, or crack open a bottle of Franks and go to town! If all this wasn't enough, the staff at Hot Chix are incredibly friendly and generous, and the menu overall is (in my opinion) super affordable! If you've been on the fence, you should definitely take the plunge!!

5 stars all day. The best pizza I have ever eaten. They use the freshest ingredientsread more

It has changed and became a pizza place; went in during Ramadan, they didn't have most of the items…read morethey used to. So no I would not recommend for middle eastern grocery shopping

So happy to have to Lebanese place in Melrose! I was here for breakfast on a Saturday morning…read morearound 9am. The host/ owner was very welcoming. We were one of the only guests dining in at the time. The owner gave us sample of the Karak chai. I got a za'atar and labneh platter. I also got a couple falafels on the side. I got a teapot of the mint green tea. Everything tasted amazing. We were impressed by the food. The total came to around $30. Can't wait to be back to try their manakish and shawarma!

I was googling for lunch places to go to while i was in Melrose when i saw this place and decided…read moreto give it a try considering my fav cuisine. The chicken Shawarma wrap for $14 is honestly one of the worst i ever had. First of all it only came with literally lettuc and blandest minced chicken. Nothing like the sizzling chicken Schawarm pics on their website nor was grilled again like they show it on their website. She mentioned it came with cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, pickles and garlic sauce. Except for cucumbers nothing on that list was present on the wrap nor was hot sauce which i had requested and she repeated after the order was taken (but fine i wont complain about it since it is extra item) So bland chicken, lettuce and cucumber rounded up the $14 wrap.(Wish i had pic but i had it to go to eat in car which was also red flag since i was handed the wrap with no bag not even paper bag or napkin or nothing ) I would avoid and pity we enjoy trying Lebanese food and was looking for a new rest to try

Went to this beautiful place last minute on Valentine's Day and I've been going there often on for…read moreover 20 years. Always amazing always great service the owner. Sammy is amazing. It's a great family on run business. We had the hummus and appetizer or phenomenal as always great portions as well. I had them mixed kebab dinner. My girlfriend had the Kibby both were great lots of food and to finish the best baklava I've ever had in my life has always even brought a piece home from my mom I would recommend for any person when it's warm out. They have outside seating you can get takeout. It's right there a mess have you have to do street parking but you could always find something.

Not disclosing anywhere they charge 6.25% take out fees on your final bill is very very shady. No…read morethanks !

Can't believe I've been living in the area for over a decade and never thought to check it out…read more Ironically, I only discovered this place because I had to park nearby and walk nearly 3 blocks to the Mediterranean Grill which proved to be an underwhelming experience, but noticed this place due to the "Zagat rated" sign in the window which piqued my interest. Well, sometimes the best things happen by pure chance...and thus I came back to try out this place a couple weeks later, and found it to be far and away the best Greek/Mediterranean food I've ever had in the entire greater Boston area! It's easy to see why this place is Zagat rated. Easily beats out bigger, trendier and fancier-looking, much pricier "Greek" places such as Zo Greek in Somerville's Assembly Square (review upcoming) as well as the more downmarket hole in the wall places like Falafel King. Everything was very fresh and flavorful. Loved the Sampler Plate for two, everything on it was absolutely scrumptious and next time I might order one just for myself so I don't need to share it with anyone else, hahaha...really brings out your inner greedy-S.O.B.! Also loved that their fresh-cut french fries are actually pan-fried, not deep fried...first time I've ever encountered that anywhere in this city, and they were also crazy good...instead of just tasting the oil as happens with deep-frying (especially if they are frozen fries with that yucky mushy cardboard texture) you actually get the full flavor of the (gasp!) POTATOES, and do not need to drown them in ketchup or salt the living daylights out of them. Truly a "homemade" experience! We tried both the "Greek" fries and the regular fries, both were rave-worthy...and this is from someone who normally avoids fries in restaurants because they are usually made from tasteless frozen potatoes. Lamb kebab and moussaka were also excellent, as was the baklava and galaktoboureko. Baklava outside of the Mediterranean and Middle East tends to be very mediocre and overly sweet...not here! Lastly, it's a beautiful and charming spot. It doesn't make any attempt to be trendy or gimmicky. Just has a warm friendly ambiance, which also describes the service. Can't recommend this place enough...will definitely be one of my regular go-to places!

I love Greek food and I knew from my husband that Boston has a big Greek community and great…read morerestaurants if you want a traditional Greek fare, exactly what I wanted. The places he used to go are gone, some replaced by local chains, casual in line with national chains. I wasn't interested in that sanitized version of Greek food that I knew it's lack authenticity. I did lots of research looking for a family owned restaurant (Yelp wasn't helpful at all). Found the Greek Corner in an article about best Greek restaurants in Boston, after looking into the menu and address, I realized that it was close to our accommodation, a few minutes of walking away! Greek Corner it was meant to be! We dined there after our first full day in Boston, after long hours of walking, working and sightseeing. The restaurant was cozy, nice decor, with a few regular customers. We were greeted right away, asked to sit where we wanted, so we picked a table by the window. Got water from the house right away. Customer service is attentive, not hovering, just right. We order portions of gyros and souvlaki, they both come with salads and fries or rice. Avery, our waiter substituted for free for us regular fries with Greek fries (they come with cheese, sprinkled with oregano), and we thought that was so nice and welcoming! Food was great, classic, traditional in the good way, the meat is tender, flavorful, the salads are fresh, the feta cheese is outstanding. The gyro plate coms with pita bread. We got Mythos beer to go with the food, not amazing, had it before in Greek restaurants but why go with anything that's not Greek? For dessert, we shared a Galaktoboureko, a cheese/vanilla custard pie in phyllo dough with cinnamon sprinkled on top, it melts in your mouth! Perfect place to chill and decompress after a long day, relaxing, great service, good food! We also came back here during our last full day in Boston. It was a change of plans. This year, we seem to go on a new personal trend while travelling - we love a restaurant and keep going back LOL! It was a rainy day, we were tired and wanted to stay away from tourist traps so coming back to a nice neighborhood spot where you know what you'll get it was comforting. We were recognized by the staff right away, picked the same time and ordered Greek red wine - Vin de Crete (just OK) and I got a Moussaka, a nice hot dish, loved the potatoes and eggplant, a classic dish, I chose rice pilaf this time around. My husband went for the Pastitso, perfect for a cooler day. He also got rice pilaf and the dish was perfect. They both come with the Greek salads which we loved! For dessert, we went classic again, shared a portion of Baklava (my husband had his eyes set on in from our previous time), and it didn't disappoint! Prices are reasonable here, service is nice, we loved having Avery taking care of us, nice to chat with, very fun and kind. It really feels like a cozy neighborhood spot where you are taken care of! I wish I could still walk to it! Can I have it bought to LA, please? Great Greek restaurant in Cambridge! Loved everything about it!