I am a repeat customer... I always get the mango smoothie and a chicken shawarma and it hits the spot every time!

Ordered the combo dinner, a burger and spicy fries. The combo came with fries, hummus and 2 fattoush salads. The meats were a little dry but overall ok. The flavors were good and a lot of food. read more

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5/5 I ordered the Chicken Cream Chops, Small Hummous, and Fresh Mango drink. The mango drink was amazing and sweet, cold, and refreshing. The chicken wrap was flavorful, though the bread was a little hard. (Prob from it being grilled) but I tore it apart and used my hummus slices to scoop it up, and it was so good that way (they should make this a bowl option) read more

Boostan Cafe - American Near Me - Hamtramck, Michigan

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This is good food. It took a minute for our order to be made, and the meat combo is an enormous portion. It says "for two" but it could feed six. We ended up with an insane amount of leftovers. Delicious but I would have just gotten a sharma instead since it's a more reasonable portion. This is clearly a popular place with locals who call in their order. Call ahead or it might take a minute. read more

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This place is unreal. Too beautiful for this world. First off the food is awesome. I've eaten at a number of shawarma spots in Hamtramck and Boostan is the best hands down. Chicken cream chops sandwich has a strange name but is excellent--much creamier than a regular shawarma sandwich. The Boostan shawarma is amazing; straightforward but excellent. On top of that it is cheap--maybe the cheapest in Hamtramck. How much is the best shawarma wrap in Hamtown? SIX. DOLLARS! They are so generous with their portions as well, including the non-sandwich dishes. The staff are super friendly as well. Just don't come here expecting a nice place to eat. Get your feed and head to a nearby park. read more

We got the lamb soup, chicken and beef, and mango smoothie to go. The lamb soup kind of tasted like beans and lentil soup of sorts, I was expecting more lamb flavor to it. Of the chicken and beef combo platter, I liked the chicken more; it was flavorful and tender. On the other hand, beef was a little harder to chew on. Mango smoothie has subtle hints of spices added to it, which I like of the flavor. But the smoothie was just a little too sweet for me and I had to water it down a bit. read more

Boostan Cafe - American Near Me - Hamtramck, Michigan

So yummy! And so affordable. Tried the halawah with cheese and curly fries. Garlic is so yummy. read more

Boostan Cafe - Fries and Boostan Garlic Sauce - American Near Me - Hamtramck, Michigan

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What a great find!! Came here to have a quick lunch on my way to the airport. I chose the chicken shawarma plate and holy crap it's a ton of food! I had it with fried and vegetables and loved it all. It was so good and I had so much left over that I stoped at target to buy a container to take it home on the plane. Munched in it for dinner. And still had plenty for lunch the next day. The staff was kind enough to let me sample a mango drink and a sweetened rice dish (I didn't catch the name) and they were all soooo good! If I'm ever in the area again I will definitely be coming back. read more

Got half deboned chicken. Was pretty good. Two large pieces of chicken, white meat, one a bed of rice pilaf. It came with two sides, which I chose lamb soup and hummus. For greater than $15 it was reasonable value. Hummus was good tasting. Lamb chili was hearty and delicious. Service was so-so. I called and asked for recommendations, and they seemed annoyed. The chicken was also charred a bit too much and made the taste quite bitter due to overcooked aspects. Can see Pic. read more

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Incredible take out. Tastes like actual middle eastern food instead of Americanized version.

Great place for carry out. Not really a place to sit down and eat, even though they do have tables. Workers all wearing hair nets which I thought a good idea. Food is very good, you won't be disappointed. Friendly and fairly quick filling your order.This review is for the restaurant on Holbrook . read more

My cream chop sandwhich was excellent and so was my salad. My salad was huge also and it was apart of a lunch special but I ate the sandwich for lunch and the salad for dinner. Service was smooth and fast and it's nice that it's close to where I work. read more

Boostan Cafe - American Near Me - Hamtramck, Michigan

On a Saturday night out with my husband we were looking for a late night bit to eat. Came to this place though I was going to fall in love with the food. Was let down everything I ordered had no flavor I'm not sure if it was because they were getting ready to close or what but for the money I spent I was not interested. read more

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Randomly stopped at Boostan Cafe. It was conveniently located off the highway, and it received awesome reviews. It's in a small building. The menu was in English, and I believe Arabic. The restaurant was well maintained and clean. The people behind the counter were very helpful, friendly, and patient. We weren't sure of what to order. We ended up ordering a lamb kabob plate and chicken shawarma. They had a good number of patrons ordering and picking up, which is always a great sign that the food is yummy! As we waited, they offered my husband a mango smoothie, which many people were ordering, and he was curious about. It was our first time there, so they gave him a generous sample. It was so good! We got our order and returned to our hotel. The food was absolutely delicious!!! The lamb was so tender, perfectly grilled, and spiced to perfection. The chicken shawarma was also wonderful. We were really delighted. read more

Boostan Cafe - a plate of meat and rice - American Near Me - Hamtramck, Michigan

Ahmed very helpful restaurant looks clean and the food is quick and really amazing very recommend I well for sure come back!

Food is good. Very tasty and inexpensive. The fries are the best in town in my opinion. Service can be slow during busy hours since their kitchen is small. During lunch hours it is faster. It doesn't seem to be the cleanest on the inside and could use new tables and paint jobs. It's preferred to just get take out there. Or my favorite is when I'm at work and get it DoorDashed. read more

Phone did not eat first. This place is a true hole in the wall and the food was exceptional. I had the chicken shawarma with a side of rice and grilled vegetables. The vegetables were so flavorful and mixing all three items together made each bite extremely flavorful. Place order to go! read more

What you order versus what you get. Looks nothing like the photo they have on door dash. I literally laughed when i opened up the box. read more

Boostan Cafe - Shish Tawook (Whole) - American Near Me - Hamtramck, Michigan

Their affordable chicken "sandwiches" are perfectly simple and delicious: tender chicken, garlic sauce, pickle and pita. Also love their fresh, colorful juices. read more

Boostan Hot Tea is FIRE ! & the guys working behind the counter are incredibly hardworking & courteous read more

This is a small spot next to a liquor shop, mostly a counter takeout spot. It has a 2 2 top table and 4 top table, mostly food to carry here. They have complimentary hot tea in small styrofoam cups. Ordered the chicken shawarma lunch combo plate with hummus and lentil soup. I got the Fattoush Tawook salad sans pita. We added spices to the hummus and to my salad. I prefer my lentil with a bit of lemon juice but it's still pretty good as far as taste goes. They asked if we wanted my salad before the chicken shawarma plate, which would take about 15 minutes. The lentil soup tasted good, but I wasn't so fond of the rice in it, it's not my thing. It was still nice and piping hot and and a decent size portions of the lentil and hummus too. The hummus itself is good, smooth and nice with the spicy kick to it. Their fresh mango juice is super fresh and tasty but it takes a bit of getting used to since they leave part of the mango skins when they blend it all. My husband liked the skin bits in his at least. My first fattoush Tawook salad was smothered in pita chips. The staff is all friendly and all about making your short experience here great. Will go above and beyond to make sure you leave complexly satisfied. Free hot tea while you wait. The chicken Tawook and the chicken shawarma meat are both well seasoned without any garlic butter. Some soccer in Arabic playing on the TV while we waited for food to come out. We tried the finger and another baklava, they weren't bad and a good way to end our meal. I get why this place is so popular and so highly rated, it's good food and decent prices and soup good portions here. Their service here is tops and is better than some 5 star hotels. The owner or manager here is the king of customer service. read more

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The food was okay. I like the service. The employees were pleasant and were willing to answer any question I had. It's a popular place so go check out this small family business for yourself. read more

Boostan Cafe - American Near Me - Hamtramck, Michigan

Small local place with a great service and amazing food for the price recommended highly

It's a small place on the corner with tons of fresh produce lining the windows , the service was great the food was fresh and affordable I ate here to days in a row , dinner then first time and lunch the next and was contemplating going again today which would make it 3 days in a row . Check them out . read more

The food is good the prices are great . You can come on breakfast lunch and dinner. There is a lot to pick from Highly recommend read more

Best Shawarma!!!! I love the Kafta Boostan style and the mango drink. The free tea is a great touch i grab a cup and sip on it while I wait for my food. read more

Five stars for an awesome hole in the wall place for Mediterranean food. I made a quick stop and they gave us recommendations and the food came out quick and fresh. read more

Good place if you want quick, good quality food! There are a couple places to sit on the inside & eat, but didnt really see anyone eating there. More popular for takeout/pickup. The place isnt in the best neighborhood, but worth the stop! Plenty of parking around. Easy to order and quick on making the order. Def use the $5 off coupon on Yelp! Everything we tried was good! Salad, hummus, falfel, and sandwich. They'll give you thin pita as well. read more

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Do. Not. Sleep. On. Boostan. Cafe. My coworkers and I stopped by Boostan while we were at work in Hamtramck one day, and our lives were forever changed for the better. Usually we just eat at the cafeteria, but we needed a change, and Boostan brought it and then some! The restaurant itself is located in a not-so-great part of town, and the roads on the way there can be a bit treacherous depending on where you're coming from (thought my car was going to fall apart at one point), but if you make the journey, your tastebuds will be rewarded! There's not much for seating on the inside, and it seems like many people just get carryout, but my coworkers and I were able to get a table and eat inside the restaurant. There's a crazy large selection on the menu, and it can be hard to differentiate some of the items, but the staff is nice and will help you with any questions you have along the way. Onto the food itself! The quality is amazing, the quantity is fantastic, the price is very fair, and the selection is immense. What more can you ask for? Everyone in my group loved what they ordered, and the guys from the restaurant brought us out some desserts to sample too. Keto / Low Carb folks: There's plenty to eat here, so go to town exploring the menu and trying different things! I personally enjoy the Shawarma Combo. It's pricier than most options, but it's a TON of food and will keep you stuffed. Ultimately, Boostan is a great restaurant, but if you've read this far, you already get that. Go check it out! read more

Boostan Cafe - Shawarma Combo w/ Salad - American Near Me - Hamtramck, Michigan

I love the smoothies here and the food is fresh as well. Worth checking out the menu, it's super delicious and every choice is worth it!

You better watch these guys! I don't mind leaving a gratuity when I pick up food these days. I know the people working are trying to make a living. Albeit, when they slip it in in your bill without your consent or knowledge I consider that theft! I was told one price and it appeared on the register. However, when I received my receipt a hefty tip was added! Of course I didn't notice this until I got home. Which I m sure they were counting on. I'll never go here again. By the way, the food was crappy too. I've had food here before. The seasoning was all wrong. Will never return! read more

Got the falafel wrap and their fries. Falafel was really good and the fries had a nice seasoning. Order was on time.

Tiny little spot in Hamtramck has big taste inside! This small storefront will surprise you once you find out the goodness contained inside. Upon entering you will notice a tight fit of 2 or 3 tables for sitting. We used one to wait for our food to be prepared, but we didn't have to wait long at all. However, I did personally think that it was too small for a comfortable sit down meal. We were offered a warm greeting when we arrived. Although the menu is prominently displayed on signage above and behind the counter, we were each given paper takeout menus for an up close view of the menu selections. There were choices of traditional middle eastern dishes served as platters, salads, sandwiches and soups all made fresh to order. My party of friends chose to carry out an order of lentil soup, lamb a shawarma sandwich, a Greek salad and a chicken shawarma salad. All of us agreed that it was some of the best obviously home made and authentic middle eastern fare we'd ever tasted. The place was clean and the staff wore gloves to prepare our meals; which is something I've learned to watch out for. We were even each gifted with a Baklava dessert. This spot has been added to my list of go to faves whenever I'm in the Hamtramck area! If you want fast, friendly service and fresh, tasty middle eastern food you should definitely try it. read more

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Simply Delicious! I loved the vegetarian falafel wrap and fries. If you are looking for specialty and authenticity come here!

I stopped in here today for lunch after I noticed the $10 for $5 Yelp deal. I eat Middle Eastern food as often as possible when I'm in Detroit, since it's not the same in Raleigh. I ordered the shish tawook sandwich, a mango juice, small hummus and small garlic. The sandwich was really good! Similar to Royal Kabob. I always add extra garlic and I smell like a garlic bulb now, but I don't care! I washed it down with the refreshingly sweet mango juice. It was so fresh, and I felt healthy. Lol. I just tasted the hummus and it was delicious. I'm taking that back home to my Mom along with the rest of the garlic and pita. This is a great little restaurant! I will definitely be back! read more

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Alright boostan. You saw my bad review and reached out to me on Facebook and asked me to call to make things right. -You gave me Hummus.. with the bread ! -2 sides of the dressing -Extra pita chips All on the house! Back to 5 stars. Boostan is love. Boostan is life. read more

This was my first time ordering from Boostan and I was not pleased. I first ordered the Deboned Chicken plate with rice and the rice was severely undercooked, so I called in about it. They were accommodating and offered to replace the rice immediately. I then placed an additional order on top of the replacement rice. I ordered a couple large plates with a fe side vegetables. The plates were fine but one of the vegetable sides was concerning. It had black streaks the rough most of the vegetables which I thought to be grill marks but when looking at other side orders the other vegetables didn't look that way. It looks as though I was served an entire side of rotten vegetables. read more

Boostan Cafe - Rotten vegetable side. - American Near Me - Hamtramck, Michigan

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Stopped here because it has outstanding reviews. Best Falafel I had in a long time. Not sure if the calories because they grilled the bread but MAN!!!! When I put that garlic sauce on it Service was good, fast and courteous. It's a very tiny restaurant so don't plan to eat I . The only complaint I have is they weren't enforcing CoVid guidelines. 2 customers entered without mask. One out his mask on but the other one didn't. There was a total of 5 of us in the lobby while I waited for my sandwich and there is not enough room in the lobby to social distance. read more

Boostan has become that classic hole-in-the-wall place for me when I working in Ham-town. I've yet to have anything bad here - and arguably, their fattoush is some of the best in city; always fresh, with the correct crunch versus salad ratio that is often forgotten in this traditional dish. I know, I know - your thinking "it's salad, how bad/good can it be?" Trust me, when it comes to fattoush, it's all about the mix of fresh greens, the crunchiness of the khubz, and how zesty the sumac dressing is. Boostan never waivers in the quality of the mix, and if you throw in some of their grilled chicken, you have enough that I often make two meals out of one order. Yes, it has a small parking area, and yes, as a third-trick guy I wish they were open past midnight....but I can't really knock them, as the location is part of the reason I'm here so much. Boostan, you have made this railroader into a loyal customer for a reason - fast service, quality food, and friendly staff who aims to keep things moving and get me back to work. Keep up the good work! read more

When you want a shawarma and see 5 stars, you can't believe you could go wrong, right? Well....ummmm.... a couple of things went wrong for me. The first thing was that when I checked in, expecting to get a mango juice for my efforts, I found out that it's only with an order of $20 or more. Secondly, when I walked in and stood in line, I found myself waiting and waiting for a staff person and a customer to finish up a personal conversation. Mind you the service on the phone and once I finally got to the window was good. My major disappointment was my lamb shawarma.The size was okay, but the tahini had a lot of citrus and overpowered all the other flavors. It was also lukewarm, even though I arrived within 2 minutes of the pickup time (not counting the time in line). I stop in again and try something else in hopes it was a fluke. read more

Boostan Cafe - Trying for the first time! - American Near Me - Hamtramck, Michigan