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Bab Al-Yemen Boston, Boston, MA

Bab Al-Yemen Boston

4.5
4.5
301 Reviews
$30 and under
Middle Eastern

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2 people
19:00
Booked 35 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
Bab-Al-Yemen is not only a restaurant where you could find authentic Yemeni cuisine, but it is a unique experience designed to serve as a hub of Yemeni culture in the city of Boston. Named after a well-known historical landmark of Yemen, Bab-Al-Yemen serves dishes cooked in accordance with traditional Yemeni recipes using high quality ingredients.

Yemeni food is highly regarded in the Middle East for its rich flavors. Some of the staples are lamb mendi, haneeth with rice, and fahsa with freshly-baked bread. Bab-Al-Yemen is located in Kenmore Square and warmly welcomes each guest to discover and appreciate its food and hospitality.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Middle Eastern, Halal
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 14:00–22:00 Fri–Sun 12:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (857) 250-2943
  • Website
    https://babalyemenboston.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

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Menu

Appetizers

  • Meat Samboosa

    Ground beef with spices wrapped with filo dough (4 pcs)

    • Labnah

      with bread Thick creamy yogurt served with fresh bread

      • Hummus

        Creamy chickpea mixed with sesame paste 8oz with freshly baked bread

        • Fattoush Salad

          Cucumber, tomatoes, onions, green pepper, lettuce, sumac and dressings

          • Lentil Soup

            Pureed Lentil soup

            • Yemeni Salad

              Cucumber, tomatoes, lettuce and onions with dressings

              • Zabadi Salad

                Creamy yogurt with chunks of cucumber

                • Falafel

                  5 pcs of ground chickpeas with vegetables with our blend of spices

                  • Mutabal

                    Eggplant, onions and tomatoes with spices

                    Sides/Extras

                    • Sahawek

                      Mixture of chili, tomatoes, garlic, and herbs

                      • Sahawek Jubn

                        Mixture of chili, tomatoes, garlic, herbs and cheese

                        • Freshly Baked Bread

                          • Marak Meat Broth

                            • Rice

                              Main Dish

                              • Lamb Mandi

                                Roasted lamb with special Yemeni mandi spices over rice. Come with Marak (Broth), Sahaweq (Chili Sauce) and Rice

                                • Lamb Haneeth

                                  Slow roasted lamb with a special spice mix served over rice. Come with Marak (Broth), Sahaweq (Chili Sauce) and Rice

                                  • Chicken Mandi

                                    Slow roasted chicken with Special Yemeni spices. Come with Marak (Broth), Sahaweq (Chili Sauce) and Rice

                                    • Mathbi Chicken

                                      Grilled half chicken rubbed with spices. Come with Marak (Broth), Sahaweq (Chili Sauce) and Rice

                                      • Yemeni Kabab

                                        Yemeni style fried ground beef, onions, parsley, and spices. Come with Bread and Sahaweq

                                        • Fahsah

                                          Shredded lamb stew cooked with Onions, Tomatoes, and served on a stone bowl. Comes with freshly baked bread. Come with Bread and Sahaweq

                                          • Tuna Fahsa

                                            Tuna stew cooked with tomatoes, onions and spices. Come with Bread and Sahaweq

                                            • Aqdah Dajaj

                                              Shredded chicken, a with special spices and vegetables. Served with fresh bread. Come with Bread and Sahaweq

                                              Desserts

                                                Sweets

                                                • Arykah Fattah (10oz)

                                                  Shredded bread, dates, honey, thick cream and cheddar cheese

                                                  • Maasoob (10oz)

                                                    Shredeed bread, banana, honey

                                                    Hot Drinks

                                                    • Adani Tea

                                                      Tea Cup (12oz) | Available in: Small Pot | Medium Pot | Large Pot

                                                      • Regular/Mint Tea

                                                        Available in: Small Pot | Medium Pot | Large Pot

                                                        Juices & Cold Drinks

                                                          Juices

                                                          • Fresh Lemonade (16 oz)

                                                            • Yemeni Cocktail

                                                              Mix of mango, banana, dates, strawberry, milk & vimto

                                                              Cold Drinks

                                                              • Can of Soda

                                                                • Ice Tea Bottle

                                                                  • Vimto

                                                                    • Yogurt

                                                                      Last updated: 15 February 2024

                                                                      What 301 people are saying

                                                                      Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                      Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                      4.5
                                                                      4.5 based on recent ratings
                                                                      • 4.5Food
                                                                      • 4.5Service
                                                                      • 4.5Ambience
                                                                      • 4.4Value

                                                                      Noise • Moderate

                                                                      Review summary

                                                                      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                      Bab Al-Yemen Boston offers a "fantastic spot for a meal" with "delicious" authentic Yemeni cuisine and "generous portions." The "friendly staff" provide "exceptional service" in a cozy atmosphere, featuring "floor seating" for an immersive experience. With standout dishes like lamb stew and "chocolate baklava," it's highly recommended for a memorable dining experience.

                                                                      301 Reviews

                                                                      1. Kareem

                                                                        Greater Boston

                                                                        1 review

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        1 review

                                                                        Dined 2 days ago

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 4
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        Great atmosphere! Try the lamb mendi, it was amazing!

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                                                                      2. dina

                                                                        San Francisco

                                                                        2 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        2 reviews

                                                                        Dined 2 days ago

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 4
                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                        Great fast food and authentic ambience Great value for the ampunt and quality of food Hospitable nice people

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                                                                      3. Michael

                                                                        San Francisco

                                                                        2 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        2 reviews

                                                                        Dined 2 days ago

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 3
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        Great food and very nice atmosphere. Service was very slow but I think it was just a one off today. They did a great job serving other tables but I don’t think we had an assigned server and had to sit awhile until they took our order after our appetizer.

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                                                                      4. Theresa

                                                                        New York City

                                                                        2 reviews

                                                                        1.0

                                                                        2 reviews

                                                                        Dined 3 days ago

                                                                        1. Overall 1
                                                                        2. Food 2
                                                                        3. Service 1
                                                                        4. Ambience 1
                                                                        They won’t tell you, but the tip is already included regardless of your party and the owners don’t give the extra tip you leave to the wait staff. Also, they were not friendly to women! At all.

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                                                                      5. Mitra

                                                                        Greater Boston

                                                                        1 review

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        1 review

                                                                        Dined on 2 February 2025

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        Very cozy with delicious food. Loved the staff. Everybody was so friendly.

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                                                                      6. Marc

                                                                        London

                                                                        4 reviews

                                                                        3.0

                                                                        4 reviews

                                                                        Dined on 2 February 2025

                                                                        1. Overall 3
                                                                        2. Food 3
                                                                        3. Service 3
                                                                        4. Ambience 2
                                                                        Meh. Great bread, chaotic feeling, 3x interrupted by earsplitting piped in happy birthday music. Chicken dishes tasty but overcooked. Falafel so hard you needed a knife (which wasn't on the table, only fork and spoon). "Salad" was a little cabbage and carrot with forgettable dressing. Prices not bad for very large portions, but nothing charming. My co-diners liked it a little better than I did, but I won't be going back.

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                                                                      7. Aamina

                                                                        Washington DC

                                                                        3 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        3 reviews

                                                                        Dined on 1 February 2025

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                        We had an excellent experience tonight! Food was delicious, the service was exceptional, we felt like we were in their home and being treated truly like their guests! Brilliant atmosphere and delicious food! We will certainly be back!

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                                                                      8. Luke

                                                                        Greater Boston

                                                                        1 review

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        1 review

                                                                        Dined on 1 February 2025

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        Fantastic experience, great service.

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                                                                      9. Lauren

                                                                        Greater Boston

                                                                        1 review

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        1 review

                                                                        Dined on 26 January 2025

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        Wonderful service. Everything we ordered was delicious and full of flavor. We got the eggplant dip, falafel, homemade bread, lamb stew, lamb haneeth, and chicken with rice.

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                                                                      10. Pam

                                                                        San Francisco

                                                                        5 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        5 reviews

                                                                        Dined on 18 January 2025

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        Tasty food and nice atmosphere with attentive service. Vegetarian options are good and the servings are plentiful. Fresh baked bread is delicious

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                                                                      FAQs

                                                                      Bab Al-Yemen Boston does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now, Postmates and Uber Eats.

                                                                      Bab Al-Yemen Boston is rated 4.5 stars by 301 OpenTable diners.

                                                                      Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                                      Make a booking

                                                                      2 people
                                                                      19:00
                                                                      Booked 35 times today

                                                                      Order delivery or takeout

                                                                      Google Map for Bab Al-Yemen Boston

                                                                      468 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215-2706

                                                                      Dining areas

                                                                      Additional information

                                                                      • Area
                                                                        Back Bay
                                                                      • Hours of Operation
                                                                        Mon–Thu 14:00–22:00 Fri–Sun 12:00–22:00
                                                                      • Price
                                                                        $30 and under
                                                                      • Cuisines
                                                                        Middle Eastern, Halal
                                                                      • Dining style
                                                                        Casual Dining
                                                                      • Dress code
                                                                        Casual Dress
                                                                      • Parking details
                                                                        Street Parking
                                                                      • Public transit
                                                                        Kenmore T Station
                                                                      • Payment Options
                                                                        AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                      • Additional
                                                                        Gluten-free Options, Vegan

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