Bab Al-Yemen Boston

4.5

275 Reviews

$30 and under

Middle Eastern

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 36 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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Dining areas

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

Location
468 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215-2706
Neighborhood
Back Bay
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Kenmore T Station
Additional
Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Vegan

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Popular dishes

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

What 275 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.

275 Reviews

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saira
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
wonderful experience, amazing food, amazing atmosphere… honestly 10 out of 10 would come again!
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WAQAR
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic place, great staff and super yummy food, great vib and love the music
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Eva
Salt Lake City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff were so friendly! We were able to be seated 30 minutes before our reservation which got us out of the rain. They went above and beyond to include a birthday surprise for my spouse at the end of our meal. Oh, and the food was delicious! The grilled chicken fell right off the bone and the meat samboosa and hummus were great, too. Overall, great care was taken of us.
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Shahbaz
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 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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Doug
Greater Boston
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
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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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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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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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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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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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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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 275 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 36 times today

Order delivery or takeout

468 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215-2706

Dining areas

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

Website
https://babalyemenboston.com/
Phone number
(857) 250-2943

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Bab Al-Yemen Boston

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Editor’s choice: 12 favorite restaurants in Boston

Lamb Mandi

Mathbi Chicken

Chicken Mandi

Appetizers

Meat Samboosa

Labnah

Hummus

Fattoush Salad

Lentil Soup

Yemeni Salad

Zabadi Salad

Falafel

Mutabal

Sides/Extras

Sahawek

Sahawek Jubn

Freshly Baked Bread

Marak Meat Broth

Rice

Main Dish

Lamb Mandi

Lamb Haneeth

Chicken Mandi

Mathbi Chicken

Yemeni Kabab

Fahsah

Tuna Fahsa

Aqdah Dajaj

Desserts

Sweets

Arykah Fattah (10oz)

Maasoob (10oz)

Hot Drinks

Adani Tea

Regular/Mint Tea

Juices & Cold Drinks

Juices

Fresh Lemonade (16 oz)

Yemeni Cocktail

Cold Drinks

Can of Soda

Ice Tea Bottle

Vimto

Yogurt

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Bab Al-Yemen Boston offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Bab Al-Yemen Boston restaurant rated?

Is Bab Al-Yemen Boston currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Featured in

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