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    ZuZu

    3.6 (330 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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    Smokey Bones
    Guli K.

    Food was average. Service was comical. Place was empty on a Saturday apart from 2 other diners. Had to ask for cream for my coffee three times. Server walked up and asked how everything was while we were still waiting on food. Food was average. I got the smoked salmon eggs benedit on sweet potato latkes. The sweet potato flavor overwhelmed the rest of the dish. Their homefries though were delish and well seasoned.

    the Kathy Bates benedict
    Annabelle L.

    Came on a Sunday morning a few weeks back for brunch. The place was pretty packed. I chose the Kathy Bates benedict b/c I'm a sucker for benedicts. The eggs were perfectly ooey-gooey, and I loved the avocado and fried green tomatoes. Things got messy quickly, but in a good way! It came with a side of home fries that were seasoned with an awesome spice mix--very unique and tasty. Pleasantly surprised and would definitely come back!

    Ligaya T.

    A fantastic place for a chill meal - delicious Mediterranean food, casual but interesting ambiance and interesting people. We started with a mezze platter, complete with a mini-fire pit, great presentation. It consisted of grilled lamb, a myriad of savory dips and sauces (yummmm garlic and eggplant), chicken egg-roll like things, spinach dumplings, dolmas and other yummy munchies. The salmon entree was a so-so, I'd stick to the other meats, but came with crunchy haricot verts and a light yogurt sauce. They serve a decent selection of wine and beer as well. The staff was hipster cool, barkeep had an afro. Extra points for picking it out proper. Hawt. I like this place a lot, laid back not snobby or trying to hard. Overall, I'm so glad I live five minutes away. I can picture myself becoming a regular here.

    a living room with purple walls and a red couch
    Nessa S.

    I walked by Zuzu hundreds of times without noticing how cute it is inside and how amazing its food could be. Shame on me! Lol The chicken quesadilla is perfect - full of flavor and not greasy. My bf ordered the Chicken Parmesan. It was truly amazing!!!! I had the Tequila Shrimp, which was tasty too but I just couldn't keep my fork away from by bf's plate. I'm glad that I finally tried out Zuzu. Will definitely go back!

    Wall with the art work

    It's ok as for big portions as somebody was writing in review it's no more after covid I guess. But the food was ok green salad was great I took Barbeque beef n rice with black beans needed some more cooking they did cooked it. It needed some pulling when eating meat . Staff are helpful

    the DJ
    Lynn C.

    Love it! Great Mediterranean food. When it comes to Boston there is not much I know. But I went here and I'm glad I did. The way the story pans out is... my friend and I went here to a 60's dance party night. We were referred by our friend Professor Z. It was rocking, grooving and a whole lot of hip swaying. Wonderful, groovy tunes all set in a small little bar with a top notch crowd of Boston's hottest mods. I loved it, felt like I was at home. I quite possibly was. And to top it all off the bartender made a wicked mean Manhattan. she is a fan of them too so she knew what to do... maker's mark-baby! It's the only way! And then we went home and at first mornings light realized we were starving. And only Mediterranean deliciousness could satisfy this food urge. We got up and dressed for the cold that had somehow not bothered us at all the night before and struck out on the path back to the Middle East and ZuZu. Upon arrival we sat in a tiny little booth and grubbed on such scrumptiousness as hummus, pita, lamb, etc. It was a truly glorious feast after a night of hip swinging. And the service was great! I love you Middle East and ZuZu! You complete me! Photo's to follow!

    Neil G.

    Wu Wu Wu Wu!!!! Wu-tang Wednesdays!!! We haven't yet attended but they get a vote for having a cool theme... "Hut one, Hut two, Hut three -Cut, Ol'Dirty Bastard Live and uncut!" Had breakfast here three times and we have always been satisfied with the food. They have great choices, even for very picky kids. Its kid of small, but the sidewalk seating was nice for a late fall morning.

    SOB Smoothie Mimosa (strawberries, oranges, banana, champagne)
    Tasha S.

    I'm really in to brunch. Particularly chicken and waffles. Zuzu has THEE best chicken in waffles I've ever tasted in the Boston area. My plan is to try as many chicken and waffles dishes as I can, but I can't get passed Zuzu's amazing dish. I've been there twice. And I can't wait until the weekend comes so I can go back. Their Chicken and Waffles topped with the Jalapeño Cheese Sauce is to DIE for! Match that with their delicious SOB mimosa, and that's all you really need in life. The staff is pretty awesome too. Last time I went I was the only customer in the restaurant and they pretty much kept me company the whole time. I'll definitely be back.

    Zuzu Pupu platter
    Doctor T.

    Good menu options, good non alcoholic drink options as well. Very reasonable prices. We had the Zuzu pupu platter and it was very tasty and filling for two! Next time we will definitely try the Brie mac and cheese and Zuzu burger which all sounded very good.

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    Drinks were mostly mixer, music was atrocious, and the clientele was pretty much only creepy dudes.

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    Sarma

    Sarma

    4.4
    (1.4k reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$$$

    Wow! flavors like these will make your mouth happy! Every dish was unique, creative, and packed…read morewith flavor. It's easy to see why reservations are so hard to get. The menu changes often, which makes me wish I lived closer so I could visit regularly. We ordered quite a few dishes, and the portions were perfect for sharing. The fresh bread was an amazing start to the meal, and the sugar snap peas were a standout. Since the menu is always evolving, my recommendation is to ask your server what the chef is most excited about and order it. You really can't go wrong. This was a memorable dining experience, and I hope my next visit won't be too far away.

    A friend told me that the cornbread at Sarma was life changing so we had to make a stop here during…read moreour Boston trip. Reservations were already fully booked for the next month out, so we decided to take our chance and see if we could get bar seating around opening time. It was already pretty packed 10 minutes after opening, and the host told us that bar seating would open up in about an hour, but we would have to wait at the restaurant. Meanwhile, the wait for a table would be almost 2 hours, but we would be notified when our table is ready so we put ourselves down on the table waitlist and went elsewhere in the mean time. We came back after 2 hours, and the table was ready exactly then! I ordered some sort of Mango Mocktail and then my friend and I shared the Black Sea Cornbread and Roasted Sunchokes. Food is very unique with creative twists on all their dishes. The cornbread was delicious - it basically melted in my mouth and I liked how it actually had a kick to it. Very tasty, but just a tad bit salty. I have never had Sunchokes before but they were delicious! Very colorful presentation. A lot of the sauce was at the bottom so it could have been mixed more evenly. Mango mocktail was sweet and refreshing! Overall, Sarma has great, flavorful food and plenty of vegetarian options. Very difficult to get reservations so either plan well in advance or arrive right at opening time

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    Oleana Restaurant

    Oleana Restaurant

    4.3
    (1.9k reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$$

    I had a reservation here and when I arrived there would be a short wait for inside or outside…read more(which was kind of cool that night) or immidately at the bar. Okay, for a solo adventure I chose the bar and yes, they took me to a seat there. Looking at the menu I knew it was tapas style going in but before I could really start looking at anything the bar tender said, "or, there's a chef tasting." Okay, stop there, let's just do that and add the meat and fish option. To start was the Strawberry Fattoush - Little Gems, Cucumber, Pomegranate Vinaigrette, Pita Chips, Sumac - amazing. Next was the Warm Buttered Hummus - Basturma, Tomato, Black Olive. Still doing great! Then the Fried Mussels - Hot Peppers, Turkish Almond Tarator Sauce. Can't say I have ever had those before! The Spinach Falafel - Tahini, Beet Tzatziki, Pickles was next. Though you could roll it up, eating it that way was pointless. Back to the knife and fork. After that was the Grilled Asparagus - Sorrel Aioli, Puffed Black Rice, Bergamot Honey. Probably the most familiar looking dish of the night. Then the Sultan's Delight - Tamarind Beef, Smoky Eggplant Purée, Basil. Aamazing! Still going after that was the Swordfish - Nettle Freekah, Red Pepper Tahini, Buttermilk Fried Fiddle Heads. Then finally the Turkish-Style Profiteroles - Brown Butter Crème, Sesame Caramel Cashews, Halva with something else on the side. All of this with a Shepherds Pilsner which I believe is my first brew from Palestine. Who knew that was possible? Needless to say, the meal was quite an adventure. Definitely worth it. All amazing as was the service at the bar!

    Went to sit at the bar for a solo dinner…read more The service was very prompt, and they provided a lot of good recommendations. They were also great about letting me sample things before deciding on a drink! This has been on my list for a really long time, and I had seen Oleana frequently recognized as one of the best restaurants in Boston, so I was pretty excited to finally go. I have to say I wasn't blown away but also not disappointed. The portions were absolutely miniature for the price. The zaatar bread was very fluffy and the spread was flavorful but nothing I would order again. Similarly. The fatteh was one of the most reviewed dishes online. The flavor was unique but ultimately fell a little flat for me (basically tastes like lightly cooked cauliflower with caramelized onions, and a light creamy sauce). I will say the one thing that I felt like really did live up to the hype was the Sultan's delight (short rib)- it was truly so good. I liked the marigold and my glass of wine but the limited liquor license certainly restricts their offerings. Ambiance was nothing too unique. Overall, I would probably give this close to like a 3.9 but rounded up.

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    Potato & Red Lentil Kubba with Swiss Chard, Pistachios, Eggplant Jam, Fried Carrots, healthy and yummy
    Potato & Red Lentil Kubba with Swiss Chard, Pistachios, Eggplant Jam, Fried Carrots, healthy and yummy
    Sultan's delight is a must order every visit ( not vegetarian)

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    Noor Mediterranean Grill

    Noor Mediterranean Grill

    4.3
    (322 reviews)
    2.7 mi
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    Pardon the half eaten plate pictures, we were mid bite when we decided this place deserved a great…read morereview! Just moved and picky about middle eastern food and this hit all the right spots. - chicken dinner plate came with an excellent (already eaten) salad, fresh fries, and very good baba ganoush. Salad had lots of fresh veggies including peppers and cucumber and tomato along with plenty of whole fresh mint leaves- loved it. Chicken was super fresh and crispy yet not overcooked. - wrap was HUGE! Excellent value for $14- for a normal person could def be 2 meals or a very hungry 1 meal Staff was kind and cool, music was great, and super clean. Would recommend!

    My son and I had a hankering for some Chicken Shawarma, and when the Shawarma calls, you answer. We…read moresearched for some Mediterranean spots near us in Arlington, and the closest one we hadn't tried yet was Noor, which is just outside of Davis Square. I placed our order on their website, and we headed over to pick up. Parking is tricky, but not as difficult as in Davis Square. It looked like there were a few small tables inside the tiny restaurant. It seems like they do a solid take-out business based on the number of people picking up brown paper bags at the same time as us. My son fully enjoyed his chicken shawarma sandwich with tahini, and I got the combo kebab dinner plate. I subbed fattoush for the salad, and I got all three sauces. The fattoush pita was fried (nice crunch, but greasy), and it was not heavily spiced, so not the best I've ever had, but not terrible. I did not care for the garlic sauce; the tahini sauce was basic, but the babaganoush had an incredible smokiness to it. Both the chicken and beef kabobs were juicy and flavorful, but I did not love the lale kebab. The prices were great, and I was able to get two meals out of my dinner plate. I will definitely be visiting again soon!

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    Noor Mediterranean Grill
    Fattoush Salad AGAIN. Such a refreshing salad!!!
    Fattoush Salad AGAIN. Such a refreshing salad!!!
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