I ordered the Chicken Kebab Lunch Plate for delivery, and it was a bit of a mixed bag. Unfortunately, the chicken was very dry and lacked seasoning. On the bright side, the rice was relatively tasty, and the standout was definitely the creamy yogurt/hummus-style dip--it was incredibly rich, dense, and flavorful! While that side was a highlight, the main course fell short of expectations. read more

I ordered takeout from Tarboosh was pleasantly surprised by the quality of their food. They may offer the best traditional Levantine (Syrian/Lebanese) Mediterranean food I've had in the Boston area. Everything we ordered was delicious, well seasoned, and packed with flavor. The portion sizes were also generous. I'd order from here again and would recommend checking them out! read more

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Incredible food. Absolutely delicious. Great service as well. If you like Mediterranean food come try this place.

Tried the falafel wrap recently - I'm convinced it's the best falafel in America! Wonderful family owned business. read more

Tarboosh - Chicken Shawarma Plate - Pizza Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Very tasty and authentic Syrian food and delicious menu of Mediterranean high quality food

I got two words for you: kebab pizza. It's not on the menu, but if you ask for it, they'll make - and it's damn delicious. This place is a knockout, good vegan options, and the Turkish-inspired flavors really zhuzh things up. If you're looking for some comfort food with style, Tarboosh has gotchu. read more

This. Garlic. Sauce. It's whipped. It's fluffy. It's the purest garlic sauce I have ever had. It goes on everything. The shawarma is good. The garlic sauce makes it amazing. The falafel is good. The garlic sauce takes it to terrific. The flatbread options are fantastic. They do pizza, but it's the Manakish that I would kill for. Get the za'atar. Heck, GET THE NUTELLA. Yeah, that's right, they do a dessert Manakish. They lay it on there. It comes out hot like the best fried dough from the county fair except EVEN BETTER because it's crispy and baked and would probably even be good for you if there wasn't like a one-inch thick layer of chocolate hazelnut spread on top of it melting into the best mouth lava of your sorry life. It's worth every second of searing pain. Also get some Vimto. This stuff tastes like a condensed Shirley Temple. I wrote this review on Vimto. Take a can to go and mix it with vodka or silver tequila for a dang good time. read more

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I cannot say enough god things about Tarboosh. It is a hole in the wall in the best way. They have about 6 tables inside and a great takeout business i which os connected to multiple apps. The people working there are so nice, it really seems like a family owned business. They have plenty of veggie options. I usually get falafel and tabouleh. And the zaatar manakish is amazing! After spending months in Lebanon this was the one place I found authentic flavors when I came back to Boston. read more

Tarboosh - Za'atar Manakish - Pizza Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Best Turkish style food I've had in the city. This quaint restaurant offers delightful staff and many incredible food options. We were greeted by Modi who was very helpful, answering all our questions and making recommendations. Our group ordered chicken and beef shawarma, veggie falafel, Knafeh, and baklava. Every meal was made to order, and so tasty! They really put extra effort into the seasoning and quality of the food. That being said it is small scale dining, so only a few tables and you will be eating with plastic silverware. Don't let that fool you, the food tastes as if it were a fine dining experience. The menu is moderately priced for the portion size, we had plenty of leftovers. The Knafeh has to be ordered an hour or so in advance, and definitely worth planning ahead for. read more

Tarboosh - Chicken Shawarma Plate with rice and Garlic sauce - Pizza Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I ordered the Lamb Shawarma - excellent quality food, and the staff was very friendly. Service was quick and had great atmosphere.

I stopped by today to use some of my LoopedIn cash at a new place and was intrigued by the menu as it was pretty minimalistic (main staples are pizza, shawarma, and kabobs). I thought it was odd I couldn't find the menu online ahead of tim, but I always admire places that do a small amount of things well, so I had high hopes. I ordered a chicken kabob sandwich, listed at $7.50 and waited around 10-15 minutes for it to be prepared. The man behind the counter asked what I wanted on it and I said "whatever it comes with," but he then asked if I wanted lettuce so I asked for lettuce and peppers if possible. I also asked for tomatoes, but he said that they were not included. I was a bit irked when my total ended up being $9.56 (nowhere near $7.50). The sandwich was actually a roll up and included chicken, peppers, lettuce, French fries (??) and some thick white sauce that looked like ricotta cheese (possibly Tzatziki sauce?) The sandwich was a good size--2 meals--but the chicken was dry. The peppers were limp (versus crisp), and the sauce had that very odd consistency. The pita was good and the fries (while a big surprise) had good flavor. I wouldn't jump to come back, although the man was very nice and apologetic for the delays. TIP: Be careful paying with LoopedIn as I don't think many of the staff are trained to use it. read more

Tarboosh - Chicken kabob sandwich (listed at $7.50, but I paid $9.56 April 2015) - Pizza Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I highly recommend this place, their food is delicious. I used them for catering and the owner went above and beyond to accommodate my budget while still providing great quality food and service. The place is not only about making money as they really value their customers. I highly recommend them! read more

The Reviews don't live up to the Hype. I wanted to try this new restaurant out for months. The other day I finally got my chance. A few things before I start: The Pizza Prices are really expensive here. A medium pizza is like 15-17 dollars and a large is 19.99 or higher depending. They are regular pizza sizes, large being a 16" , Medium 14", small, 10". They dont wear gloves when cooking the food, everything is made with their bare hands. Ingredients come out of buckets and bags. Although they did cut up a Fresh tomato and Onion. They put Hummus under the sauce of the Pizza. - not a bad thing just an FYI as its not written on the board. I walked inside and there was already a Muslim family eating, good to see customers. So The guy behind the counter says "Yes, my friend" but very low. I said I would like a Medium Mediterranean Pizza with chicken on it. He stared blankly at me and again with a very low insecure voice says something I cannot hear. So I asked "what was that?" He says " Medium"...... ok so I say "Yes Medium Mediterranean". All he then says is "Ok, yes ok" and point to the table I guess for me to sit? Which tells me his English is very bad. Then waiting I am wondering if he even knew what I said in the first place. He was the only cook for the next 8-10 minutes making other food. So I was about to just get up and leave as I didn't have that long. Another guy came in from the back and started helping him (On break I guess). Sounded like he spoke better English to the next customer, but all of a sudden that customer started having a hard time as well. I guess they know greetings and goodbyes but The middle area is grey with broken Business English skills. I got up and tried to speak with the 2nd guy just in case my order was going to come up wrong. He just ignored me and walked past me...... seriously? The guy I originally spoke with Yells from the back, Mediterranean? Yeah I said, could I get that to go with chicken. He says. Ok, ok my friend very low. Both "cooks" spoke very low, hard to hear and really need to brush up on their English Skills. Wasn't the cleanest place I have seen around. I actually love Mediterranean food but this wasn't my cup of tea. Why? Well, why bother going into a place that is hard to order your food? Just like other reviewers said, you can order one thing and get another or a lot of other miscommunications. Sorry but I am paying money, Im not going to say oh well I didn't order it but lets not hurt their feelings ( Which a lot of PC kids do around this area ) The pizza was a bit under average imo. Not worth the 15-16 dollars for a medium. The Hummus didn't really help any but was interesting. To much of a hassle to order from, long wait time, Expensive for what you get. read more

Tarboosh - Mediterranean Pizza. Humus under the sauce. Was so so - Pizza Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Came in last night for dinner. Soooo good!! I had greek salad with chicken. Lots of chicken and the dressing was perfectly authentic. Super healthy, flavorful and light. My other half got a plate, a little meager on the veggies/salad, but the garlic sauce is TO DIE FOR!!!!! THIS is what garlic sauce should be! The best part is? There's a ton of variety! Really excited to go back... want to try the Nutella pizza, a Syrian or Fatoush salad or Tabouleh, the lamb everyone is raving about, anddddd the beef pepperoni pizza. P.S. The fries were amazing too, and i'm a fry-fanatic :) read more

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Excellent food and amazing service! Probably the best shawarma chicken in Boston, very juicy and full of flavor. Beef shawarma is also so so good! Not dry or dense which is my biggest pet peeve when getting a shawarma. I'd also recommend getting the garlic sauce (toum), so light and tasty! read more

Got take out - It was very good, with good service and nice portions! We got the falafel plate and the chicken kabob plate.

I really thought this was going to be a "hidden gem" as many claim it is. I went in knowing I wanted the chicken shwarma plate and had read recommendations from within the last 2 months. The chicken is not tender like someone said, but very dry. The only good thing on my plate was the fries *sigh*. They were crispy. The experience overall was underwhelming and frustrating. There was only one other person who appeared to be waiting for food and he and I both waited for at least 15-20 mins. That's a lot for a "plate" and "take out" place. There was only one person working and it was a hot day, but the person did next to nothing in terms of communicating. As I sit here with my food I'm also really nervous about the garlic creamy sauce thing on the side. It's slightly sour and I can't tell if that's sour cream or it's been out in the heat for a bit too long. Yikes! Won't be returning here again. Tons of other good food in the area. read more

Tarboosh - Chicken shwarma plate - Pizza Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Stopped by here when we happened to be in the area. I thought it was good, but didn't blow me away. Maybe we didn't order their best dishes. We ordered the Lahm bi ajin manakish. It's essentially seasoned meat with mozzarella cheese on a flatbread. I thought it was good and well seasoned. We also ordered this chicken roll-up plate that the counter-person suggested. This wasn't super impressive, it was served with fries and garlic sauce. It tasted fine but was quite heavy, like a late night food. The chicken roll-up was dry since they don't really put anything in there besides meat. We wouldn't go out of our way to go back. Maybe if we're in the area we'd give it another go and get a rice plate with lamb shawarma and the hummus. There are so many other good places in that area this one just didn't stand out, I would recommend Super 88 across the street instead. read more

Went there with few friends late last night. Food was definitely yummy. Their plates are good size. Wraps are cool too. Food tastes really fresh. The only problem was lack of staff. There was only one person serving and cooking. He was very friendly and efficient but still it took long time for us to get our food. Place was busy. Tiny and cozy place for indoor seating. read more

[2.83/5] What do you do when your go-to like the Super 88 Market Food Court is packed and you just want a quick comforting bite of food? Naturally, one would browse the area for something similiar and just like that my cravings travelled thousands of miles from something Asian to Mediterranean within a split second. I wanted some slices of protein on a bed of rice. This is where Tarboosh came into play. With promising reviews and takeout options, this was the best option given the circumstances. My journey begins... Review #049 Restaurant Type: Casual Dining. Food (65%) Taste to price 2/5 Quality to price 2.5/5 Portion to price 3/5 Average = 2.5 Service (20%) Friendliness 3.5/5 Promptness 4/5 Average = 3.75 Cleanliness (15%) Bathroom n/a Dining area 3/5 Kitchen area 3/5 Average = 3 Overall Score = [F(.65)]+[S(.20)]+C(.15)] = [1.63]+[0.75]+[0.45] = 2.83 The Pluses... + The staff was nice. There were 2 guys behind the counter. The one that took my order seemed like a cool dude, like someone I'd hang out with. + OPEN KITCHEN. Customers can see everything going on. The only problem is that it's a double edged sword. You'll see what I mean when you read below. I admire their transparency though. + I liked the seasoning they used on their RICE which made it pretty delicious. + Their SALAD was fresh. Their tomato, pickles, and lettuce looked really good. Lots of color. The Negs... - I don't think I've ever been to a Sharwarma place without the presence of a ROTISSERIE. Most places have them out in the front for the customers to see what they're getting. At first, I was thinking they hid it in the back but standing there, I saw my server open the fridge behind the register and pulled some raw meat out. He then ran to the microwave to thaw it out (I'm guessing), and as the grill warmed up he threw it on there. At first, I didn't think it was mine but once he put it in the plate and handed it to me, you know I couldn't speculate any further :( - When most people order a Sharwarma Plate for dinner. Most expect layers of sliced meat on top of a bed of rice. When I got my order, I was surprised to see slices of a wrap placed on the side with rice and a few pieces of lettuce, and pickles/tomatoes slices. When I bit into the wrap, there was very little meat in there. Not what I expected especially at $14 plus tax. - PRICEY, PRICEY, PRICEY. I could get the same thing but with larger portions and equal quality at Garlic 'n Lemons for $12.50 and Azama Grill for $12. I'm sorry but what I got that day was not $14 worth of food. The Neutrals... o Not much here. In Conclusion... The reason I enjoy shawarma plates is because of the balance of macronutrients. I know I can get my fiber, carbs, and protein in one plate. At Tarboosh, I felt I was committing carbacide. I can only comment on the LAMB SHARWARMA, so I am hoping their other entrees are better. From the pictures alone the MIX GRILL, and some of their Syrian delicacies looks really good. I'd come back again but I'd have to say my journey was not worth the risk of getting my car getting towed at the 88 lot. #ChowYouLater **If you enjoyed my review and need help with the Boston area, follow or add me as a friend. I have tons of reviews like this. read more

Tarboosh - Syrian Saj Lamb Shawarma - Pizza Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

So delicious! If you come here for the pizza please try other dishes! I tried the beef kofta because I love it and I wanted something meaty. Not to mention that it is served with some really good perfectly crispy french fries! They have all sorts of Mediterranean goodness that I want to try and keep on trying. I saw Mansaf on the menu and it looks pretty legit to me! Is it authentic? I dunno I'm Mexican, but who cares, it is down right tasty! The prices are reasonable and the service is friendly! read more

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Delicious! Just wandered in and was so happy. The freshly made hummus was amazing, the homemade garlic sauce I wanted to slather on everything, and the chicken and beef kabob were both marinated to perfection. Highly recommend and will be back. Thank you! read more

Awesome chicken kabobs! Moist and flavorful! Homemade hummus is to die for! I'll can't wait to come back. read more

Tarboosh - Hummus!! - Pizza Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I initially gave this place 4 stars on food. This was a year and a half back. It had closed down for last few months. Apparently there seems to be a change of management or chefs. The food here is now awful. I ordered veggie falafel wraps for home delivery. The falafels smelt stale, veggies were non cooked and pita was very chewy. It didn't have the quality It used to have before. Something was just off. read more

I been here couple times and like it so far ,, chicken shawarma my favorite) you have to just wait 15 min to get your food which's okay ! Best way to not wait 15 min just call and make your order for pic up that's set ! Peace read more

Tarboosh - Chicken shawarma - Pizza Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Absolutely wonderful place for Middle Eastern food and pizza. The shawarma is fantastic. It is very fresh and savory and super good with spicy sauce. I keep coming back for the shawarma with spicy sauce and manakish. The manakish is especially a treat, it is a tasty Syrian style flatbread not unlike pizza. My whole family loved manakish when I brought some home one night! Many Middle Eastern restaurants and markets serve manakish, this manakish is special. Definitely well worth trying, I keep coming back. read more

Tarboosh - Spicy shawarma and manakish with za'atar and cheese! The best! - Pizza Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Not as good as I expected from reading the reviews. First, I called the restaurant before going and I specifically asked if he had knafeh. He told me that he always has knafeh. Upon my arrival, I asked for knafeh. He answered me" we only do knafeh if you preorder it"!!!. The interior of the the place is run down and barely maintained. Tables were not clean. The restaurant was very disappointing and disorganized. read more

Highly recommend the falafel plate or beef kebab plate. The rice that comes with the plate is also very good!

After reading the rave reviews, I decided to drive 30 mins off route from the airport to get to this place. I was appalled at the condition of the restaurant the moment I entered. This place looks like a junkyard than a place that serves food. Where are the health inspectors? I'm a business traveller and an experienced yelp user & a foodie. The food that was served to me was below acceptable standards. The shawarma served to me was pulled out of the fridge and warmed up right in front of my eyes. It was over cooked, dripping oil like it had been fried. Rice were dried up like they had been warmed up too. The hummus was too salty, tasted stale and had an odd after-taste. I've been a yelp user for a long long time. This is the first time I've gone wrong with a 4+* rated restaurant. Needless to say I'm not going back. read more

I think it's a trend in this area to serve pizza alongside more interesting food and I don't hate it! We ordered late night pizza and it hit the spot. Next time I'm in the area I will definitely try some kabobs. read more

Tarboosh has fantastic food at a very fair price! Great, friendly service as well. Truly authentic Arabic food!

I'm from New Orleans so I think I know when food tastes good. This place is a hole in the wall, meaning the menu is written on a chalkboard, the tables and chairs look horrible, but the food is delicious. The workers are polite and I highly recommend you try some of the food. I ordered the falafel platter with bread (They even asked if I wanted 2), babaganoush (i think!! I've never had anything like this before and it's incredible, it may BE because its a Syrian version?) hummus, TWO grape leaves, rice, lettuce, garlic sauce, and four falafel balls. I will visit again and tr something with meat but overall I was very happy with the quality of the food, the hot food was hot and the cold foods were cold plus i only spent $11 and had enough for dinner and then leftover lunch. I'll be back Brahim! read more

After a late night of music and dancing, this is the perfect place for late night grub. They have Pizza and many middle eastern and Mediterranean options. The lamb shawarma was excellent! Everything is made fresh with high quality ingredients and at a reasonable price. I'm so glad I came here :) read more

This is my first yelp review and probably my only one. Tarboosh has the best buffalo chicken pizza and garlic sauce in Boston. Have a nice day. read more

Tarboosh - Buffalo Chicken Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

They have the best shawarma in town. The food is freshly made. The food was super good

This is probably my new favorite place in Allston! I'm not even exaggerating, it's that good. If you like falafels and authentic Mediterranean food than this is the place to go in Allston. I ordered pickup, but the restaurant is a nice size and you shouldn't have too much trouble getting a seat. It's got a nice ambiance, but most importantly the food is delicious. The owner, Modi, is a really nice guy. He works very hard at his craft and takes what he does very seriously. He takes a lot of pride that all of his food is made fresh with fresh ingredients, not frozen food reheated behind a door in the kitchen. You can see everything he does too, so you can see how much thought and effort he puts into creating a dish. The food is reasonably priced as well, especially considering the very large portions. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

This place is so under-rated for the food quality. I'll definitely go back. We had Za'atar/cheese pizza (50-50 split), and chicken shawarma plate (with fries, salad, yogurt). There seems to be hidden menu items not shown on the ordering board based on Yelp. I'll have to ask for it next time. They use real cheese on their pizza (not the cheap stuff used in pizza chains), and the Za'atar was very flavorful. The owner was so nice to offer the 50-50 option for me free of charge. The pizza size is way too much for 1 person, but will be enough for 2 non-college-footballers. The fries is done right. The oil has a nice fragrance to it. The only negative thing I have to say is the fluorescent light, which makes it less welcoming. But it'll be a good place to go for take-outs and they take credit cards. (I'll try to order over phone next time) read more

A very strange case with the polarized reviews here on yelp. My take out experience there was decidingly underwhelming. There was no one in there for Friday lunch. Upon receiving my order the guy took out a portion of meat from the freezer, thawed it in the microwave and then put it on the grill to heat up. It took quite long to cook the meat through. Then he rolled it in a wrap without giving me any option on what veggies or sauces to add. During this whole process he was talking on his phone. The lamb sharwarma wrap was okay, but I can't say I'll be a return customer. read more

The owner Modi is the best! Very hospitable and very kind. I always order cheese pizza with some topping, and I enjoyed it every single time. Unlike most pizza restaurants, they put a lot pizza sauce and cheese, thus making a very delicious food. Also, arab shawarma is really good and they make it right in front of you. They also do pickup if you call the beforehand, pretty useful stuff especially for BU students read more

Food quality of good but it is really over priced!! I don't understand how hummus is 6 dollars and each kubbah is $3.5!!! Zatar is $12!!!!! read more