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Bab Al-Yemen Boston, Boston, MA

Bab Al-Yemen Boston

4.6
4.6
315 Reviews
$30 and under
Middle Eastern

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
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–10:00 pm Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Delivery & takeout

What 315 people are saying

Bab Al-Yemen Boston reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bab Al-Yemen Boston offers an authentic Yemeni culinary experience with "divine" flavors and a welcoming atmosphere. Delight in tender lamb and chicken dishes, "delicious" mint tea, and fresh-baked Yemeni bread. Enjoy the cozy traditional floor seating or opt for table dining. While service varies, the friendly staff ensures a warm visit.
315 Reviews
  1. Amanda

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was yum, meat was falling off the bone as it should. Small dinning area but ambiance was ok. Overall very good job guys…

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  2. Nathalie

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is so delicious and the floor sitting is really fun but the service was slow and the staff was a little distracted. We ordered the a few mains but the waitresses weren’t understanding us but nonetheless the food was good.

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  3. Amr

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great and quality is super! It won’t be the last time!

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  4. Andrew

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Unbelievable food, lovely atmosphere. Great music and very nice staff.

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  5. cheryle

    Orlando13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing! The best Yemeni food outside of Yemen. Chicken and lamb fall off the bone and so juicy. Mint tea was delicious. Yemeni bread is a must. The eggplant dip is the best I’ve ever had.

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  6. Jack

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you for the great service, hope you guys keep it up. best of luck!

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  7. Rowshan VIP

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All the meat was super tender, flavors were rich. Would eat here regularly if I had my metabolism from my early twenties haha

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  8. Amar

    Rhode Island1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were a party of three and we all had an amazing time. Fantastic service great food we felt the love and the tradition. I felt like I was back home and to top it all off. It was a great experience during Ramadan. Thank you Yemen Family 🌙

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was extremely dry and lacked flavor. Would not recommend atmosphere points here it’s very dongionious feeling.

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  10. Tiea

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was really fantastic! Simple, but extremely flavorful dishes. Excellent service and great vibe. You felt like you were being welcomed into someone’s home. Can not say enough great things about it!

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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 4.6 stars by 315 OpenTable diners.

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

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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–10:00 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
  • Delivery & takeout
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