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Bab Al-Yemen Boston, Boston, MA

Bab Al-Yemen Boston

4.5
4.5
272 Reviews
$30 and under
Middle Eastern

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 30 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Healthy
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 2:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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: February 15, 2024

                                                                      What 272 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
                                                                      • 4.4Ambience
                                                                      • 4.4Value

                                                                      Noise • Moderate

                                                                      Review summary

                                                                      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                      Bab Al-Yemen Boston offers a "magical experience" with its authentic Yemeni cuisine and inviting atmosphere. Guests rave about the "silkiest hummus" and "incredible food" that captures the essence of Yemen. The service is "impeccable," accommodating, and friendly, making it a "highly recommended" spot for delicious, flavorful dishes.

                                                                      272 Reviews

                                                                      1. Shahbaz

                                                                        Greater Boston

                                                                        1 review

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        1 review

                                                                        Dined 6 days ago

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        Beautiful restaurant with great staff, service, ambience, and delicious food! Expensive, so a nice place for a special meal.

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                                                                      2. Doug

                                                                        Greater Boston

                                                                        4 reviews

                                                                        4.0

                                                                        4 reviews

                                                                        Dined 7 days ago

                                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                                        2. Food 4
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                        Noise level in the downstairs portion of the restaurant was very high, and at times it was difficult to carry on a conversation across the table. Service was great and the food is very good. Want to go back to try the traditional seating area - maybe this will provide a less noisy dining environment.

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                                                                      3. J

                                                                        San Francisco

                                                                        3 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        3 reviews

                                                                        Dined on November 14, 2024

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        Amazing food! So fresh and full of flavor! Lamb was tender and falling off the bone. Rice was fragrant and smoky. Caramelized onions gave it a great sweet flavor while their spicy sauce gave it just the right amount of heat! Wow! I will be coming back!

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                                                                      4. Fabian

                                                                        Greater Boston

                                                                        1 review

                                                                        4.0

                                                                        1 review

                                                                        Dined on November 10, 2024

                                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 4
                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                        Very good hosts. Food was delicious. For a change here is a Boston restaurant where I could hear my lunch companion talk without either of us having to shout! The music could have been at a little lower volume, but still manageable. I would come again

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                                                                      5. James

                                                                        New York City

                                                                        5 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        5 reviews

                                                                        Dined on November 9, 2024

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        If you are prepared to sit comfortably on low benches with cushions this is a fgreat place for both food and amnbiance.

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                                                                      6. Rebecca

                                                                        Greater Boston

                                                                        3 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        3 reviews

                                                                        Dined on November 9, 2024

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        Chicken kabsa and chicken stew were incredible, large portions. No alcohol served but I didn't miss it, the food was so great.

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                                                                      7. Seungwon

                                                                        Detroit

                                                                        1 review

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        1 review

                                                                        Dined on November 9, 2024

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                        This restaurant was great. The only issue could be the size of the restaurant compared to its good quality. I saw many people are waiting for the table when I left the place after meal.

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                                                                      8. Ali

                                                                        Greater Boston

                                                                        6 reviews

                                                                        vip
                                                                        2.0

                                                                        6 reviews

                                                                        Dined on November 8, 2024

                                                                        1. Overall 2
                                                                        2. Food 2
                                                                        3. Service 2
                                                                        4. Ambience 1
                                                                        Service was slow. The music was loud and kept going crackly like whoever was connected to the Bluetooth speaker kept going out of arrange. Beyond distracting and ruined the ambiance. Dishes were served with just way too much rice. Variety on menu is limited. Disappointed.

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                                                                      9. L .

                                                                        Greater Boston

                                                                        2 reviews

                                                                        3.0

                                                                        2 reviews

                                                                        Dined on November 8, 2024

                                                                        1. Overall 3
                                                                        2. Food 3
                                                                        3. Service 4
                                                                        4. Ambience 3
                                                                        There was 3 of us to celebrate my friend's Bday. Waitress was able to help us order our main entree's since this was our first time there. We started out with the hummus and freshly made pita which was very good. Our entree portions had a lot of well cooked Basmati rice and the lamb was flavorful and tender. Would have been nice to have some sauce on the side for the meat and vegetables to accompany the meal. Overall, would come back to try other items on the menu.

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                                                                      10. Rick

                                                                        Greater Boston

                                                                        1 review

                                                                        vip
                                                                        5.0

                                                                        1 review

                                                                        Dined on November 7, 2024

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        This restaurant is a gem! The staff is attentive and kind. We had never eaten here and weren’t sure what to get and they told us what would be best and it did not disappoint! I plan to return with friends

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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 272 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                                      Make a reservation

                                                                      2 people
                                                                      11:30 PM
                                                                      Booked 30 times today

                                                                      Order delivery or takeout

                                                                      Google Map for Bab Al-Yemen Boston

                                                                      468 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215-2706

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                                                                      Additional information

                                                                      • Neighborhood
                                                                        Back Bay
                                                                      • Hours of operation
                                                                        Mon–Thu 2:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
                                                                      • 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
                                                                        Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Vegan

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