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Bab Al-Yemen Boston, Boston, MA

Bab Al-Yemen Boston

4.6 (334)
$30 and under
Middle Eastern
468 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215-2706

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7:00 PM
Booked 36 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • 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 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 334 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bab Al-Yemen Boston offers a "fantastic experience" with authentic, flavorful Yemeni cuisine. Diners rave about the "amazing" lamb dishes and fresh bread. The atmosphere is cozy with traditional floor seating, and the staff is known for being "friendly and attentive." The restaurant's unique flavors and generous portions make it a must-visit.
334 Reviews
  1. Ahmad

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was wonderful. My daughter NOUR said this was her best birthday ever because of the experience she had at your restaurant. The host was excellent and the person who took our order was knowledgeable and kind . It was pleasurable experience for all of us . Appreciate you

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  2. Nora

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fantastic experience. The food was delicious. The waiters were amazing ! The manager Basil was very attentive!

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  3. susan

    Washington DC8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Small place with excellent food. The chicken fell off the bone and was very well spiced. The falafel was one of the best I’ve had.

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  4. Stephanie

    Nashville1 review

    1.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Everything about it was just ok. The food was ok, the environment was ok but the service was below standard.

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  5. tracy

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was so flavorful. We ate the meat samboosa and mutabal for appetizers. Both were amazing. For entrees we had the lamb Mandi , lamb kabsa and the Fahsah. We would highly recommend all of them. The portions were large. The staff was very friendly and attentive.

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  6. terri VIP

    Greater Boston14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous fabulous fabulous! The food is wonderful and the staff is even better. Nothing beats the lamb stews and the breads are unbelievably great! Also Ricky is a great manager❤️

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  7. Aziz

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food had beautiful flavours all round and proportion sizes are excellent, all in all very good value, service & ambience, will revisit again next time I am in Boston.

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  8. Seth

    Virginia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the traditional seating and the food was well flavored!

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  9. Luke

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delicious. They make their bread fresh.

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  10. Daver VIP

    Washington DC5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Appetizers were very tasteful but the main dishes lacked the aroma I was expecting - they were bland. We tried the spicy chicken as well as two different lamb dishes.

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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 334 OpenTable diners.

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

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  5. Back Bay

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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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