Simply divine and excellent, no words honestly…read more Just minutes away from Gilman Square is Sarma, which holds some of the best Turkish and Mediterranean style food that I've had in my life. They do a unique, fusion-y variety of small plates that are great to share with friends and family. Service is wonderful. Their menu often changes, but there are a few things that are consistent. Their infamous black sea cornbread deserves all the hype. The avocado muhammara is excellent and creamy, paired well with the burrata. Love their harissa barbecue duck skewer. The fried chicken that comes around during the night is also solid. Other dishes that I love that I'm not sure are year-round: Asian pear salad, scallop crisp, and lentil nachos. I think Sarma can be a bit inconsistent at times. I've had very salty brussels sprouts and pastitsio before.

Sarma is a very popular tapas style restaurant located in Somerville, MA. The restaurant is booked…read morefar out by about a month. I kept checking daily for cancelations and signing up and after a few missed opening, I was lucky to snatch a reservation that opened up due to cancellation. This was a restaurant that my husband had wanted to try so I was diligently checking for cancelation before his surgery. We were so lucky to go just before he had surgery with the children. The restaurant does not have parking, however there is street parking. The vibe was lively and the staff were amazing during our visit. We tried a number of dishes but hands down my two favorite was the Black Sea cornbread and the fried chicken. I would totally order these again in a subsequent visit. You can let the waitress who serve you know that you want the fried chicken as it is not on the menu for ordering. The children enjoyed their lamb kothe sliders. We tried the warm gyro bread and the avocado muhummara. I think for a first time, it was worth getting. If visiting a second time, I would try something else though. Same for the octopus souvlaki, would try only once. The Tunisian brik tacos, which has tuna, was slightly on the salty side. We actually didn't finish this as well as the Brussels sprout bravas. Key takeaway, book a reservation but also check back for cancellations because they do turn up and you can sign up for emails to be notified of cancellations. Service and atmosphere are great. The cornbread and fried chicken are musts!!! See my pictures.

STILL LOVE THIS PLACE!!!…read more I finally got to eat at Anoush' ella, and OMG - SO CUTE!!! I love the vibes. The way it's decorated is very simple and classy, so the ambiance was chill and easy. Once again, the food was delicious!!! I got my usual but with chicken, and it was so good. Very flavorful and moist (eek - sorry for using that term - LOL). Having actually eaten here, I can officially say that the service is equally amazing. They are very fast and efficient. The quality control is excellent here, which makes it worth eating at again and again.

Easy to order, friendly staff, was obsessed with decor and the table design, food was so good and…read morefresh and flavorful!

The brand new location was awesome!…read more I was thrilled to come over here for my husband's 60th birthday and it did not disappoint! I was very excited for the owner Joseph because the original restaurant was a small diner which was so cozy and convenient. The new place is spacious, lofty and it looked very contemporary chic with lots of tables and the staff doubled. The food was consistently good and I tried lamb chops this time and next time I'll make sure I have it at medium rare. I tried the beet mezze for the first time and that was very delicious. The halva dessert is good as always , but this time that I tried their baklava as my husband's birthday cake and they were so gracious to sing happy birthday to him. Very lovely time and of course loved their complementary tea at the end. Good for digestion. Will be back again. I loved it and I'm really happy to see the restaurant's growth!

My partner and I started out intending to go to Dino's Greek restaurant across the street, but for…read morereasons I can't recall, it was closed. And so we decided to try Halva. We were delighted with the food and service. Note that the tables are VERY close together, and it's not quiet.

It's been a while since I had truly authentic Lebanese food that's not Americanized, and Gina's…read morebrought me right back home. I had the beef shawarma sandwich, which was big, packed, and full of flavor. I also got sambusek, which reminded me of what I'd eat back in Lebanon. My husband got Gina's special plate (a mix of kafta, beef, and chicken with toum and hummus) and loved it. It was the perfect way for him to experience the flavors of my country, and he finally understood what I mean when I say "this is what it's supposed to taste like." And Gina herself is the sweetest. You can tell everything is made with love. We'll definitely be back!

So good! They took the time to grill my falafel wrap and it was delicious. The place was hoppin'…read morewith take out orders when I sent. Don't sleep on this hidden jewel!

What a great place! I wish I lived closer. Excellent tasteful and plentful food, full of flavor…read more reasonably priced. Super nice staff. All the condiments available to add to the dish include six different olive oils, sumac, chili pepper chips salt pepper sauce and all the various sauces and more typical items like muskets and ketchups are in the refrigerator as they should be, not sitting out day after day In uninspiring containers. Super clean and neat place with wonderful food. Inside and outside seating.

I was passing through the Natick area and I was hungry! So naturally I got on Yelp to find a place…read morethat would satisfy, as I wasn't sure what to eat. The reviews for this place caught my eye as I do like Mediterranean Turkish cuisine. I noticed that they had standard fare as well as lots of veggie and vegetarian options on their menu. I decided to run in quickly with my order for a beef gyro as well as an eggplant gyro. My first impression was that the place is cute casual and clean. The friendly staff member took my order and after a short wait, I was given a neatly packaged small shopping bag. I appreciated the disposable plates and utensils that were included without my asking, and am always iffy about eating on the go. I am not a fan of messy so there is that haha. Let me just say that I was completely satisfied with my gyros as they tasted great. They also added a nice amount of tzatziki sauce just as requested yum. It was delish, so much so that I scarfed it down without taking any pictures. This was indeed an enjoyable late lunch!

Currently closed till 7/2024 according to Yelp…read more But late 2022, we finally got the chance to try Fairouz's $43 Mixed Grill Plate (chicken, beef, shrimp (4 count), lamb, kafta (ground beef and lamb), served with rice, salad (simply lettuce, cucumber and tomatoes, and two portions of oil based dressing), garlic dip & hummus dip), to go. Everything came well packed, with the salad in a large plastic clam shell, two little sauce containers of each dip, two ziplock baggies of pita triangles, napkins, plastic ware, all sitting on the aluminum foil covered tray of meat and rice. Since I had been enticed by Bea's photo of this dish, I was a little disappointed at the lack of grilled vegetables. But there was salad and upon reflection, the menu made no mention of such veggies, so perhaps there's been changes over time? The rice received props from this household, and wonder at how it was flavored. The meat, though medium to well done, was tender enough, and the lamb lacked that gaminess that the non-lamb-eater among us so dislikes. The kafta and shrimp were the most strongly seasoned proteins of the bunch, and the shrimp rather juicy. Both hummus and garlic dip were good, but the garlic is indeed strong with the latter, so spread with a light hand. You can always add more to taste after all. The worst that could be said was that I wished that there had been more tomatoes in the salad, and if only they had not split the pita triangles. Pitas without their pockets are rather tougher to enjoy as self made mini sandwich bundles of all the good flavors and textures. I hope they see this and reconsider.

Are you still a old location. I had been to one near Dedham…read more Food great service great the best . Let folks know where you are.

Super kind team members and the food was fried to perfection! I came here hungry and left satisfied…read moreby both the food and the service bravo to your team and keep up the amazing work

Hear me out....The first time I had the halal guys was at their OG location in NYC. I also did not…read moreknow how spicy their hot sauce was. To my unfortunate surprise, I had squeezed a good amount of hot sauce all over my platter and wasn't able to eat around it. All I remember was the first few bites were delicious until I couldn't taste anything but hot sauce anymore. That was completely my fault. Fast forward they opened a location closer to home. I am so glad I tried it again because man... it is just so dang good, homey, comforting, and delicious! The service and staff at this location is impeccable. They are literally the cleanest people I ever seen working for a chain. I mean who cleans the stove vent in the middle of service? They do. (And yes, they protected and covered the food properly.) I've never seen one rice kernel out of place and have yet to see anything not shiny let alone sticky. Staff is quick, attentive, work well together, and also upsell you nonchalantly. Girl sold me a cookie I didn't even want but willingly bought without being pushy...that's impressive. Anyway,I highly recommend!

Al Wadi is a gem. Everyone that works here/the service is amazing…read more I only had an appetizer on my first visit, but am coming back for more. This place is special. Come enjoy/respect the food and the joy you are about to experience. Nice bar seating for solos/couples and a nice dining space for larger groups.

Lunch with my girlfriends! Food was wonderfully presented, delicious and fresh. Our server, Kate,…read morewas gracious and more than helpful. Would definitely go there again.

Comparing to other restaurants in its class (the cavas, the chipotles, sweet greens), this place is…read moremy personal favorite. You gotta love food you can shovel endlessly into your mouth and still end up feeling moderately heathy afterwards. Kudos to NAYA!

Came here for a quick meal pickup before heading to the movies…read more I got the chicken shawarma rice bowl and the hubs got the chicken wrap. I got almost all toppings- lettuce, cucumber, onions, pickled radish, tzatziki sauce and the lemon tahini sauce. It was filling but I think the rice was a bit greasy for me. I prefer it to be plain and not with any oil added at all. Service was quick and friendly. The space is really nice clean, large and with seating on the sides. Parking is free at the garages in the Arsenal yards mall garage so that is very convenient. Overall good for a quick meal!

I never expected to find something like this in Boston…read more Bab Al Yemen offers a flavor profile that's genuinely unique and unlike anything you'll find at most restaurants, not just in Boston, but honestly in many places around the world. Through extensive travel across the U.S. and internationally, I had never come across a Yemeni restaurant before. What made this experience even more special was how authentic it felt from start to finish. Everything, from the food to the atmosphere and even the diverse mix of diners enjoying their meals at tables and on traditional floor seating, made for a truly immersive experience. I ordered a dish built around falafel and rice, something I've eaten countless times at Mediterranean and Middle Eastern restaurants over the years. Yet somehow, Bab Al Yemen transformed familiar ingredients into something entirely their own. The execution was flawless, and the seasoning and flavor profile were unlike any version I've had before. If there's such a thing as an elevated falafel-and-rice dish, this is it. For anyone looking to explore a cuisine that's difficult to find and experience something authentically different, Bab Al Yemen is absolutely worth a visit. It was one of the most memorable meals of my trip to Boston.

Holy Moly! For some…read morereason they wanted to sandwich us between other customers in a tiny table then let us sit at a less crowded space! Imagine losing a customer over them being rude with where you want to sit in a half empty restaurant.