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!

I always thought Boston was lacking in REALLY good Persian food, and it turns out I just have to go…read moreout to Revere! Right off the bat, stepping in felt super nostalgic with the smells and vibe of the place (like grandma's house). The Koobideh was one of the best I have had ever (including CA restaurants). The texture was great, it had the perfect uniform chunks, it wasn't super spiced or burnt, just fab. I also normally don't order stews but the gheyme was also really good as well as the shallot yogurt. The lady who served us (perhaps also owner?) was the SWEETEST. She took the time to stop by every table several times and really get to know the customers. Also brought out some tea for us on the house for Nowruz, which was incredibly kind. I wish I'd found this place sooner, it really felt like home.

Got really lucky today. Got to try Persian food for the first time. The chicken was tender and…read morejuicy, rice was perfect, tomato and pepper were perfectly roasted. Also got cucumber salad that served with bread (no picture, husband got to it before I had a chance to take picture) - the bread was one of the best I've had. Crunchy on the outside, soft and moist on the inside yet thin. Ate too much didn't have room for desert. Added bonus, our server was very attentive and super friendly.

An Uber driver who's from Morocco first told me about this place, and am so glad I went to check it…read moreout. It's just a few blocks down the street from the Somerville car wash where I often go, so I've driven by many times but never noticed it for some reason. It's EXACTLY the kind of family-run hole-in-the-wall restaurant with reasonably priced and best of all, AUTHENTIC ethnic food that's practically impossible to find in much of the Boston area, which is overpopulated with bland, overpriced and overhyped tourist food *pretending* to be from this or that part of the world, but really panders to timid local palates. First, the complimentary homemade bread is TO DIE FOR. And that's coming from someone who usually avoids carbs...this was just way too good not to indulge, haha. My only small niggle here is that they gave us far too little butter to go with it, but they graciously gave us more upon request (and the butter was not kept at room temperature but came straight out of the fridge so it was hard to spread). The bread itself though was perfect in every way. We had the mixed grill which easily fed three people, as well as the hummus and tabouleh to go with a second serving of that exquisite bread, which we could tell was definitely freshly made as well. Afterwards my two friends ordered dessert---a strawberry creme cake of some sort, and a blueberry creme cake. The first was good, the second was outstanding. Next time we'll try the baklava. Oh and there will be many "next times" I think!

Great food great vibes. Been ordering here for years I usually get a chicken wrap or something but…read moretoday I got the stuffed eggplant and damn! Super fire. They hooked it up with a little extra beans and a small loaf of bread and I'm really grateful

I love trying out a new type of cuisine and glad we found this gem in Malden. Everest Momo offers…read moretasty Nepali and Indian food. Their naan is different from what I normally get from an Indian restaurant. It tasted like an Indian naan and a Chinese scallion pancake's love child. It was incredible because it was super flaky, chewy, and just so yummy. This was my first time trying momo (dumplings) and it was great. Overall, their food is different and tasty. It is lined with Tibetan prayer flags and Buddhist statues. The service was amazing too. Truly a unique experience.

First time having Everest Momo and was very pleased with the takeout. The butter chicken was…read moredefinitely the highlight. The chicken was nice and tender and there was a good ratio to the sauce. The sauce was nice and creamy. I would prefer more spices, but it's perfect if you don't like heavily seasoned dishes. The jhol momo was delicious! The pork filling was plentiful and the dumpling skin was the perfect thickness. The sauce is thin and pairs well, but it was a bit bland for my taste. I recommend adding the spice to it. The garlic naan was amazing! It was great for soaking up the rest of the sauces. I will definitely be back. Also the staff are so friendly. My order was on the counter and the checkout screen was already up when I arrived.

Opa is literally the BEST restaurant in all of Somerville hands down. We always get the Bifteki…read morePitas and I seriously cannot think of anything better in the area. Warm pita wrapped around a juicy bifteki and creamy homemade tzatziki!!!! Service is ALWAYS so amazing, Marios and his family are truly the nicest people and really care about the quality of the food they put out. If you are looking for some amazing Greek food in the area, I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend coming here. They have a super clean and cozy outdoor seating area as well.

Plentiful Greek fare in a small store. I got the Mixed Gyro Plate. The tzatziki and the pork gyro…read more(reminded me of carnitas) were the standout flavors. Generous portions too, had enough for part of another meal. It was packed due to Porchfest but their turnaround time was quite quick

First time customer, went for lunch with a friend. What a delicious place! Decor to match the…read moreauthentic food, and service with a smile. I tried the lentil soup (absolutely recommending it!!!) and the shepherds salad (refreshing and quite filling!). My friend had the sampler, so we got to experience some of the in-house delicacies. Middle eastern vibes and the food is a recommendation by itself. If you are looking for a lovely place to impress your dining companions... this is it!

Cute place, good service, presentation is perfect. The food flavor was good but not great for the…read moreprice. My favorite dish was the vegetarian stuffed eggplant.

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 !

We really love Aama Lama! Their momos are some of our favorites, the wrappers are great, the…read morefilling is so juicy, and the sauce is SO good. We also recently tried their new panipuri, and WOW it was amazing! The texture was so good, and the sauce was absolutely delightful. I'm literally craving it as I'm writing this review. The thukpa is my go-to dish. It's so comforting, and I especially love the Vietnamese twist with the banh canh noodles. It feels familiar and unique at the same time. My husband always goes for the chicken tikka masala, which is so aromatic and flavorful. And we can't forget the Vietnamese coffee! The ube and pandan flavors are both so good. I really appreciate that even though Aama Lama is a Nepalese restaurant, they incorporate Vietnamese flavors and influences into the menu. As Vietnamese people, we love that fusion and how naturally it comes through in the food. Everything feels thoughtful, comforting, and full of flavor!

THE FOOD! I was in…read morea quick break from work and decided to give this place a try... I hadn't had great Nepalese food since moving from Cali.. This restaurant is a small place.. but with cozy ambience.. the kitchen is right there so you can watch your food being made. We had the fried rice, chicken tikka marsala, garlic naan and Choila.. perfect medium heat.. the spices were nicely balanced and SO tasty. For dessert, HOMEMADE Tiramasu and Rice pudding. Absolutely delicious. The food came out quick and hot... service was great. I wish I lived closer.. I would be there frequently.