Rami's is really good. One of the few places (if not the only place) in Boston with good falafel. I believe they actually cook it to order instead of making it in advance and microwaving it for you when you order it. It makes a big difference. The other thing on the menu that I love is the Kebab Rollup. The meat is just delicious. The only problem I have is that I always find myself wanting to go there on Saturdays, the one day they are closed. Oh well. It's worth the wait until Sunday. read more

My Angeleno soul was very excited at the prospect of finding a good falafel place in Boston, but Rami's wasn't exactly the place I've been dreaming of. First off, their falafel and hot sauce were both a little salty, and I had made the mistake of asking for it extra spicy, therefore making my entire hummas falafel pita thing (I believe it was called) extra salty. I can see it being a good place to go if you're in the neighborhood, because it isn't bad by any stretch of the imagination, but I don't necessarily agree that it's the absolute best falafel EVERRR. Untrue. Regardless, it does the job, although it's insanely overpriced. Whatevs, I'm still not complaining too much because at least it satisfied my craving for some decent falafel. Also, as a high point, the pita was delicious! Overall, it's worth going to this place if you're really in the mood for this kind of food, and willing to pay the premium for it. read more

If you want traditional middle eastern food, this place is it! I've been to Israel before and the falafels and hummus here take me right back to Israel. I think its the staff that work that make this place great (besides the food). They are very friendly and every time I go, they are always giving me little samples of things (falafel balls, pita and hummus, etc) while I am waiting for my food to be prepared. Last time that happened, I got so many free samples, I was not even hungry when my order was ready! (of course I ate it! we don't deny ourselves amazing food now do we?). Although the store is a little small, the service is very quick. I am a big fan of the falafel salad pita plate or just a falafel in pita. I highly recommend checking this place out. Its so close to the Coolidge Corner T Stop and the 66 Bus stop is right out front too. read more

Small, no frills place, but great food!got a huge combo with chicken and falafel for about $15. The falafel were small, but I think that keeps them from being dry. I am a hot sauce fanatic so I enjoyed the house made hot sauce! But the best part is the pita! It is thick and pillowy soft. Yum! read more

This is my favourite Middle eastern restaurant ever. After trying falafels and hummus at a bunch of other restaurants in Boston, I'm so so happy to have finally arrived at Rami's and I am not going anywhere. The food is fresh, hot and just glorious. The pita bread is hot, the hummus smells insane and the falafels are great too. I've only ha the hummus,baba and Falafel plates yet and it is the best, flavour wise and cost wise too. Having tasted some of the best falafels in Saudi Arabia growing up, it was really hard to find a place which matched up to it but Rami's does and how! Would highly recommend and thank you to the restaurant owners. My quest for a great falafel place in Boston is complete! read more

When our craving for falafel becomes overwhelming, we drop everything and head to Rami's - our go-to spot for authentic and delicious Israeli food. My daughter, who spent time in Israel and missed authentic food until we found this gem, is back in falafel heaven! Don't be afraid to try the hot sauce - it's got a healthy kick that sends the falafel into the stratosphere! The salads are a nice balance of crunch and creamy with the best houmus, pickles, cabbage, tomatoes and other yummy stuff! Everything we order is always fresh and delicious. The prices are very fair for the quality and amount of food on our plates. The staff is always helpful and the owner makes you feel like he's making his food just for you. We highly recommend heading over for some excellent Israeli food. read more

I decided to give Rami's another chance recently. The prices didn't seem to have changed since my last visit, and the falafel sandwiches remain unfortunately small for the price. Looking at my shrunken sandwich and recalling the glory Rami's was in days past, I began to eat. It took me a few bites of spongy, soft pita bread to even get to the fillings, fillings that once overflowed and made it hard to get ones mouth around the sandwich. Still present was that weird background flavor of school cafeteria food. The falafel balls were not fried-to-order and were found dry and bland at the bottom of the sandwich. There are many better falafel shops in Boston. Coolidge Corner has better options for fast takeout food. Why bother with mediocrity? read more

Ramis is delicious! A friend and I went for lunch on a rainy day a little while ago. We both got falafel-hummus salad plates. Falafel balls were small (a little bigger than bite sized) with a golden crust and lots of flavor - not dried out like you definitely encounter when looking for a middle eastern fix. Prices are a teeny bit steep, but it's brookline. There is also prime eye candy - the owner (i think) is a young tall, dark and handsome man who is friendly to a fault. Great Coolidge Corner lunch spot! read more

friendly servers, small clean space but over priced. Their Falafel is bland and they do not know how to dress a falafel sandwich with toppings. The sandwich was soggy and not that great. try amsterdam falafel or oven better FALAFEL KING in Boston. read more

This place never disappointed me. love there falafel truly amazing. They always work really fast so even if the line is long it's goes really fast Highly recommended read more

I used to frequent Rami's years ago when I lived in Brookline and always loved their food. I came back after 25 years in NH, and ordered the turkey shawarma with a salad plate. The pita was warm and delicious, and I loved the salad with tahini dressing. The turkey is another matter. It looked dry and unappetizing, and the taste lived up to its appearance. It looked like leftovers from last Thanksgiving. I was disappointed after all of these years of good memories. read more

After working at the Middle East for 3+ years I have had my fare share of falafels, and have said I will never eat another one unless it's from Rami's. Not to say The Middle East has bad ones, they are good and your basic falafel, but Rami's does something different. I don't know what it is, but they are unlike any other falafel I have ever had. Maybe it's the joy of picking your own ingredients (p.s. pickles in a falafel rock) or the crazy dudes behind the counter, but these are the best and most unique falafels I have ever had! the hours are a little annoying, and it's hard to eat inside 'cause it's usually packed, but they get a solid 4 stars! read more

When you've got five 5* ratings and one 1* rating, you know you've got a disgruntled customer on your hands. Benny C, give Rami's another chance! Rami's is Kosher. Rami's has falafel. Rami's has delicious borekas. And best of all, Rami's has the only thing I ever order when I go there - kosher Shawarma, straight off a giant rotating hunk of meat and into a pita for your enjoyment. Oh, and good prices. Yeah. read more

I've eaten at Rami's many times both as a student and as a tourist visiting Boston. Besides the amazing food, I love the authentic Israeli feel. Everything is fresh, authentic, and kosher. The place is also spotless! Every time I visit Boston I make sure to get shawarma right before I leave. It's the perfect nostalgic send off. read more

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Absolutely delicious! We did pick-up. Great to be able to get the food and eat at our hotel, considering bringing the baby to a restaurant is a challenge. This is just my experience from the food, as I didn't go to pick it up. Anyways, seriously the BEST shwarma I've ever had. All meat, no fat or gristle, seasoned to perfection. I got it in a pita, where they put in pickles, Israeli salad, and tahini sauce. My husband got the shnitzel. Also amazing! Not oily, no gristle, thin like a pancake. We had a side of Baba ganoush as well. This is the only thing I wouldn't order again. It was a little salty for my liking, but my husband didn't notice and liked it still. Will have to come back next time I'm in Boston. Thanks for a great meal! read more

Never had Turkey shawarma plate so this was a surprise. Tasted like chicken so that's great. Also had the beef shawarma and hummus with falafel balls. Guaranteed excellence in presentation and flavor. We thought we'd never get over Layla's Falafel in CT, but these guys almost hit home! My boyfriend and I have been to Many falafel restaurants. These have to be the Best falafel balls Ever. They are not overly large, so there is much more flavor in these golf ball sized fal-balls. Mango nectar juice imported from Israel ! read more

I got the falafel pita with all the toppings and hot sauce, and it was very good. The ingredients tasted fresh, they are generous with the falafel, and the sandwich was filling. The standout component was actually the pita bread for me, which was probably one of the best I've tasted. At $8 though it seemed overpriced, especially since the restaurant is fast casual. read more

Rami's - Falafel pita with everything - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

Went here with a friend to grab a bite to eat for lunch on a Sunday. When we arrived around 1:30pm, it was quite crowded, but we were able to snag a seat at one of the 5 tables in the restaurant. I wasn't crazy hungry, so I opted to order the chicken and hummus pita. I got all the fixins except for tomato and sat down to eat. The pita sandwich itself is quite tasty--all the ingredients have great flavor and really pair well together. It was also a good enough size for me, considering I wasn't starving. Overall, the food is prepared quickly here, and is quite good. My main issue with this place is that the pita cost about $12 and was smallish in my opinion, even for a lunch portion. read more

Rami's delivers to my office through Grub Hub so I've been able to continue devouring their dishes. Definitely get something with the pita. And their chicken. And maybe their anything. read more

Yelp recommended Kebab salad plate and was right again ...pita is also very good here

How could I have forgotten to write a review about Rami's? Being a foodie and having a lot of exposure to a lot of foods in recent years Falafel was one of those that I had been avoiding. Up until a couple of years ago I absoultely hated garbanzo beans (chickpeas). Nasty, dry, yucky beans. BLAH. But while working for a company that is completely Kosher (no outside food brought in pretty much) I had the choice of eating the lunch they prepared for us or going out for food. My co-workers took it upon themselves to educate me about falafel. (They also thought I could use a long walk since I was incensed at a client). So enters my first taste of falafel. I was absolutely enraptured with my first bite, crisp and crunchy, tart and tangy. Absolute heaven! Falafel itself is fried chickpeas and I need to learn to make this at home. Its interesting watching them make fresh falafel, they have this thing that makes perfect little falafels and drops them in hot oil. Sizzling hot when they are put into the pita. Delicious. This is a perfect meal if you have friends that keep Kosher or are vegetarian. Of which I have both so we tend to go to Rami's often. As I no longer work in Brookline, I tend to stop by there every time I am in that part of town. Like tonight, gotta go to the BookSmith so definitely stopping in here for dinner. read more

This is simply a review of Rami's hot sauce, since everything else that can be said about this place has been said already. To summarize what everyone else is saying: delicious falafel, delicous schwarma (yes... IT'S TURKEY!!!), but a bit pricey (just a bit, but still on the cheaper side -- and hey, fresh/homemade costs more that's just the way it goes people!!!) On to the hotsauce. It's awesome. I love spicy, and I love flavor, and guess what: Rami's hotsauce has both in spades. It's not "hot for hot's sake".... it's hot and delicious. It's pretty rare that a condiment is what sets a restaurant apart... but hey there's a first time for everything. read more

Rami's food never disappoints! The food is fresh and cooked in the open kitchen so you can watch while waiting in line to order. The falafel in particular is delicious and fun to watch being made; the ingredients get fed into a really cool little machine that squeezes the mixture into little balls and then into the fryer. The hummus is the absolute best. The pita bread is warm, thick, and always tastes just baked, and is made in small batches and then kept in an insulated box so it stays warm without being reheated. The line can get long and doesn't always move very quickly (and the space is very tight, so waiting in line is not particularly pleasant), so despite being an order-at-the-counter place, this is not fast food. Prices are a little high. I often get the falafel hummus salad plate, which comes to over $10, and includes 6 or 7 small falafels placed on a generous amount of hummus, and the salad which consists of shredded lettuce, red cabbage, diced cucumbers, diced tomatoes, pickles, and a ladle of tahini dressing. The amount of salad has decreased considerably since they switched from serving in 3-compartment foam to-go containers to small (9-inch?) disposable plates. I had no problem using the Groupon (twice, actually, since it was for two $10 vouchers). Make sure you read the restrictions - don't blame the restaurant if they won't redeem your groupon on a day that is clearly excluded! read more

This place is fantastic! They serve the best hummus I have ever had in my life and their hot sauce is to die for! Only reason for 4 stars is that they are a bit pricey for what they offer and they also don't take credit cards. The staff is always helpful and pleasant. Their falafel and shawarma is wonderful and their food always tastes extremely fresh. There is limited seating so I wouldn't recommend for large groups. If you want authentic Israeli food with a kick this is your place! Lachiem! read more

I came here with a group of friends I went to Israel with. We all agreed that, based on the three months we spent in Israel, the shawarma was very authentic. I especially liked the pita which was warm and fluffy. It is kind of pricey though. read more

Rami's - shawarma - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

I cannot praise Rami's highly enough. Their food is incredible, particularly the falafel. It is all made fresh in the front, so the whole restaurant smells heavenly. The staff is friendly. Of course it's noisy on occasion, and sometimes crowded... It's on Harvard Street so of course it's not the largest piece of property. But it's amazing. Worth anyone's time and money. It's not cheap, but not ridiculous. read more

I ordered the falafel and kebbe. Both dishes were pretty decent and came as expected. I just wish that the pickles were sour and vinegary to combat the saltiness of the hummus. Fresh herbs would make both dishes better, just saying. read more

I visited Rami today for the first time after living in Boston for years. I have mixed review on my order of falafel and hummus on a pita with side order of baclava. I found falafel too salty, raw taste not cooked enough, lack flavors. This was a shocking after all what I heard on how tasty his falafel. It needs more cocking, more Cummins, garlic and more spices. I found Hommos acceptable but again needs more lemon and tahini sauce and little garlic. combination of mixed vegetable, and pita bread was tasty where pita was home made. I ordered a side order of baclava , but surprisingly was saturated with syrup that made baclava taste sugary. read more

Amazing food. Best pita ever. My favorite dish is the hummus plate with falafel.

Awesome freshly made falafels!!!!!! One of my best friends is Moroccan and took me here a few years ago.. AMAZING taste. They even give you samples of their freshly fried falafel balls. OMG. HEAVENLY, the only thing that sucks is they are not easy for me to get to! DARN IT. but i do miss their food dearly. I shall return soon. Thanks Samira for introducing me and even let me bite yours at work back in the day. ;) read more

The service here is very friendly and welcoming. When you order here, the employees make small talk with you, and you don't have to pay until you are leaving. Which is risky, because an absent minded person like me could easily forget to pay. The falafel is some of the best I've had in Boston so far, but unfortunately I haven't had very much. They are crunchy on the outside, but soft and moist on the inside. The pita bread itself is so fresh and moist. Your pita pocket, if you ask for everything, is loaded, even with a few untraditional ingredients (like pickles), but plenty of delicious tahini sauce. I'm glad a joint like Rami's is around, but with little viable competition, they charge $8 for a falafel pita, which I think is just a bit more than it should be. read more

Somehow I have yet to review Rami's despite the fact that I've been coming here ever since I was a kid and had just moved to the area. Without a doubt, Rami's is the closest thing to actual Israeli falafel in the Boston area. Anyone who tells you differently probably doesn't know their falafel from their kubbeh. I mean, for one, and for reasons I've never fully comprehended, they are legitimately the *only* place in Boston that actually has good pitas. No pocketless, dry, crumbling, burrito-style sandwiches here: this is the real deal. I've heard they get them shipped from somewhere else but I don't really care. I miss Israeli style pitas so much sometimes (and by "sometimes" I mean every time I eat a falafel sandwich in one of their competitors' pitas), these can really make my day. The texture of the falafels is perfect, although I will admit that there's a subtle flavor difference between these and what I'm used to. Still, considering everything else, it's hardly reason to deduct a star. The vegetables are super fresh, the hummus is good, and everyone's happy. A note about the delicious green spicy stuff, aka skhug: unless you handle heat very well, I would ask for it on the side. Yes, it will make your sandwich all that much better, but if you're like me, only in moderation. If you go during the lunch rush, it gets super crowded and there isn't really any room to sit. And yes, it is expensive, but I think a lot of the folks complaining about the prices don't realize just how much money it costs to operate a Glatt Kosher restaurant in Boston. If you manage to go during off-peak hours, the staff is very nice and the atmosphere is fun and happy. Plus, tonight they gave us free baklava! read more

Great tiny falafel, fried crisp so that you have the maximum surface area to volume ratio. This place can be crazy and packed on weekends, so it's a tight squeeze if you're trying to eat there. It's hearty middle eastern fare with fairly small portions. Other menu items are very ordinary, so I'd stick with the falafel Just make sure they're actually open before you try to go, since they close from Friday afternoon to Sunday morning read more

The presentation of this place is rather unfortunate because the food is actually really good. I popped in here on one of those nights that I just didn't feel like cooking in hopes of getting a quick dinner. I ended up waiting at least 15 minutes for my kebab plate. This can certainly be overlooked because the place was very busy, but what can't be overlooked was the mean bald guy behind the counter who seemed to be either yelling at or talking sternly to all of his workers. That sort of approach to worker oversight may contribute to the success and productivity of Rami's but it certainly made me feel a bit uncomfortable. I left with my meal to go and returned to the safer confines of my living room. I can happily say that the hummus was perfectly spiced and the cucumbers were fresh and crisp. A weird mix of night and day with this place but I most likely won't be back. read more

Everything here is delicious, seriously. The falafel pita or grilled meat / shawarma plates are fresh and seasoned very well. The pita is soft and not too thick but substantial enough to securely hold all of its stuffed ingredients. You can make your item as spicy as you like with their home made sauces and the side salads for the platters are hearty. I wish Rami's was located closer to central Boston, but it is worth traveling to in Coolidge corner. read more

Rami's - Grilled chicken platter, falafel pita - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

The kebab here is pretty legit! A bit salty but the rest of the flavors balance it out so can't complain. Very messy to eat but everyone is preoccupied eating so they're not paying attention to you"ugly eating". read more

Rami's - Kebab - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

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Okay people if your into Israeli food this is THE SPOT!! I have moved away, joined yelp and still came back to write a review. It is the hands down BEST falafel ever, and the portions are huge and great prices. Go, go, go if you haven't already been. It's addictive and healthy too! Keep up the great work Rami's!!! read more

Great food , awesome staff, best in bean town...... don't hesitate to visit this place read more

Rami's - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

Every good jew knows that Rami's is the spot to get good Israeli fast food in the hood. You know they opened one in Vegas too? Look get the falafel, thats what i'd do... I gotta say stay away from the shwarma, turkey or whatever, its just to gritty... Dunno somethings not right tho. SO, Falafel yes, do it up son... read more

I was super pumped when I found this place. Only place to get Israeli falafel in Boston. At least that I've found. Someone please let me know if you find others! This place has pretty limited seating, street parking, it can get ugly crowded, and its pricey. But you know what? That falafel is so good. The guys who run it are fine as long as you know what you want and you're willing to hold your own. Basically like any other Israeli establishment. Also be aware the hours reflect Jewish holidays. Also they deliver! Oh man, falafel. read more