Middle Eastern cuisine: the best places to taste it in Cambridge
16 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"Yum oh yum! Love the fresh seafood, noodles, drink menu, and desserts! This time I ordered noodles with shredded vegetable and shrimp tempura. The..."
Darrell Stam
"I love their soba noodles!!! Sushi was fresh and tasty. Very few restaurants in Boston cooked such nice vinegary sushi rice. Great..."
Dan Akron
"The menu has a very wide selection of everything from soba noodles to sushi to izakaya style Japanese food. Prices are reasonable. Making a..."
Jessica Zhou
"I have missed going to this place even though I have been to Davis square a zillion times. Finally made it. We walked in at 6:30 pm on a Friday,..."
Urvashi Biswal
"I love the veggie Maki combo! The cucumber maki is the only one I would possibly sub out if I could.
Edit: The Black Dragon Roll is my new favorite..."
Ross Flieger-Allison
"Wow cannot recommend this place enough. I was amazed as to how good the food was. Everything was perfect and very affordable. This is probably the..."
"It's so worth the wait! Just join the line then enjoy the superb preparation and original creations that give Sofra an intercontinental reputation. ..."
Dan Fortmann
"Yeaaaa just give them your money and wait in excitement for the culinary masterpieces to roll out, esp. the whipped feta, either of the shawarmas,..."
Kevin F
"I had a good quality turkeys food. Chicken salad on shelf so good. I got LADA drink is not test for me. Probably not my type. Recommend the date..."
Pilai W
"You can get breakfast and your lunch/brunch at this place. They have great pastries and sweets along with savory pita wraps. They also have a little..."
David Frank
"There are too many delicious options to choose from, plus the staff is very friendly despite being so busy. We went on a Sunday morning and it was..."
Diana Milena Lopez Avila
"The food. I can't. This place keeps giving and giving. I'll wait in your line and freez my butts off! Turkish breakfast is a symphony of flavors and..."
meera dave
"Consistently tasty and imaginative! I like to do pick up- they are always timely and it’s very easy. I love the dolmas and the seasonal pastries..."
"Nice trendy restaurant with a beautiful bar. Flavors were excellent for most dishes but portions on the small side. My favourite was the mixed grill..."
Sophia Zhang
"Contemporary middle eastern delectables served in an intimate setting.
Recently took a visit to experience another middle eastern hype in Cambridge...."
Jea Kim
"Moona had been on our list for a while and we finally were able to pull the trigger - it did not disappoint! Moona has a wide array of dishes..."
Bab El Ehr
"I had a great time trying out a lot of the small plates at Moona! Would definitely recommend the Falafel and Lamb Burgers for starters as they were..."
Charles “Chuck” Carletta
"I’ve been three times, and I loved it the first two times but was disappointed with my visit this week. The dishes were lukewarm, including the..."
Rebecca Matlock
"Wow, this place is incredible. The food was both delicious and hearty, and the staff is absolutely lovely. The chicken tagine was perfectly tender..."
Diana Brody
"Great first experience. From beginning to end it was not a let down whatsoever. Our waiter was a good guy who greeted us kindly and was very engaged..."
Erick Flores
"Got several of the appetizers and the Maine Farro for the main.
The restaurant is mainly "tapas" style with small plates that are all very..."
"We made a dinner reservation here. Parking is right opposite so that’s good. Service is quick. Small menu but everything on the menu is delicious...."
shriti jaiswal
"Came here last minute on a Sunday since my girlfriend had a gift card. The food here is share plate style with a few larger plates.
The favorites..."
Warren Bowman
"Absolutely delightful place! Every dish we ordered was delicious. I had lemon chicken as my main course. The most tender, juiciest cut of breast. The..."
Rosalie Foster
"Soooo goood! Everything here was so delicious. There was a dance in my mouth and taste buds got activated!
The servers were all very polite and..."
Wise Guide
"I had a wonderful time at Oleana! The staff were very attentive and made great suggestions. The food was all around excellent and I would easily come..."
Charles “Chuck” Carletta
"One of the best culinary experience that Cambridge can offer.
As one of the top 3 Mediterranean restaurants in Cambridge, Oleana certainly did not..."
Jea Kim
"Always a fan of a nice middle eastern restaurant! Our favorite dish was the broccoli, kale and kohlrabi borek. We got the baked Alaska dessert which..."
Jessica Zhou
"A fine dining experience. Expectedly in the expensive side. The appetizers met our expectations particularly we loved the quail kabab, lamb with..."
"Very nice little family run restaurant. The Barada salad was the freshest, most delicious salad I’ve had literally in years. The Kafta was..."
Dean J. Barbera
"I love going to this place for lunch. They have the best chicken and rice with vegetables and not to mention the best..."
Alexander Nonya
"My favorite!! Best hummus tabbouleh & lemon mint..."
Ali Crohan
"Everything is always fresh and delicious. I've been coming here for almost 6 years and I love..."
Donna Berkachi
"Great family owned..."
Luciana Ballard
"First time at this Lebanese resto! Fresh and delicious! The sampler is an excellent starter. Filling and satisfying! Very friendly staff! Great..."
D SAM
"I have been going to Cafe Barada for years! The food is great, you can taste the passion they have in each bite. The baklava is the best I have..."
Erin Walsh
"This place is super authentic and delicious. I particularly love the baba ganoush and hoummus! Definitely be sure to get that when you come here. The..."
Ross Flieger-Allison
"we stopped in because this place looked good, and oh boy was it so much more than we expected! we got the appetizer sampler and that was a great..."
Maddie Evans
"Delicious Lebanonise food, polite and friendly staff following good covid safety. Outdoor seating available, and drinks where delicious and..."
James Carr
"So charming and takes you back to a relaxed state of mind. Their patio is a bonus too! I could get anything on the menu and love..."
Natalie Kim
"Friendly staff and great food. The hummus special was fantastic and we loved that it was served with fresh vegetables. Mujederra was delicious too...."
Gregory Merchel
"Another fantastic dinner at Cafe Barbara! This place is two words : FRESH and DELICIOUS
I'm so sick of overpriced fried food that makes me feel fat..."
"The food, service and ambiance is so refined and excellent. My son and I sat outside and each shared our own superb appetizers-- eggplant and kado (..."
Steven Adelson
"Amazing food!
The place has a nice ambience and good service, however, the food is simply amazing.
I had the CHAPENDAZ, The meat was excellent and..."
Alex H
"The 1st time ordering here. I ordered take out. This place was highly recommended by a coworker, and I've never had Afghanistan cuisine!! All I can..."
Geoff W
"My first time here, I’m impressed with this place, cool ambiance and music, good and authentic Afghani food, friendly staff, the host..."
Jay Fal
"We had ordered from this restaurant twice online before and enjoyed the food so much, we decided to check it out in person! The food is absolutely..."
Leyla Remh
"Great afghan food, a must try if you’re interested in something different. Pretty similar to Iranian food, and I think it’s slightly pricy for..."
"This place has extremely delicious falafel pita 🥙 sandwiches. When I pass by this store I love to even smell the falafel sandwich. The staff are..."
Mona Jalal
"Went for 1st time this week. I had the chicken shawarma. Very good! Everything was extremely fresh & the pita was perfect. Garlic sauce is awesome!..."
A W
"As a middle eastern, it's pretty hard to find decent and authentic tasting falafel sandwiches. I have to say this is one of the best around. It's..."
Thaer Momani
"For a place that's open until like 3am the food is actually great! Usually go with shawarma but the falafel is also solid. The hot sauce is delicious..."
Dana Grandoni
"got the Mr. Aleppo Chef’s platter and i loved it! baba ghanoush was my favorite and the lamb/beef shawarma was pretty tender. great late night..."
Shayan Shahbazi
"OMG!! This Place is GGGRRREEEAAATTT!! Especially after a night Latin/Salsa/Bachata Dancing it is AMAZING!! I always come down from Maine with my..."
Bryan Noyes
"Just ordered the Mr Aleppo Platter (beef shawarma, jasmine rice, hummus, baba gaboush, garlic sauce) and it’s so good I wanna write a 5 star review..."
Griff McNerney
"A wonderful place for a quick bite - fast healthy delicious choice! I’m definitely coming back to try out all kinds of deserts that they have. The..."
"Aceituna is absolutely fantastic! I'm a huge fan of their restaurants for lunches during the work week along with their catering. We used them last..."
Brianna Fries
"Such an excellent lunch spot (though be warned the portions are large, I can go the rest of the day without eating). But seriously, great spot in..."
Sophia E. Foutsitzis
"Informal and you order at the counter. I enjoyed the approach of picking rice, wrap or salad, then the protein and then two sides. I got lamb and..."
"The best place for lunch in Cambridge. Very affordable and healthy and delicious ingredients. Highly..."
Steve Roszak
"OMG. this place is amazing. If you are looking for healthy, delicious and nutritious hummus you must run not walk there. This hummus will rock your..."
Renee Fienberg
"Everything about this place is amazing! Please open a restaurant in chapel hill..."
Russell Lachlin Uglow
"Always delicious, and the staff is always smiling. Loyal customer..."
Erin Cunningham
"Insanely delicious and healthy. I love this..."
Keara Palmay
"Delicious and fresh, with lots of unique options to customize your..."
Stephanie Pio
"The hummus is so creamy, I tried the falafel in a pita. It was all so yummy. I wish I could have eaten it all. Generous..."
Susan Wambold
"Best meal I've had in a while that was as quick and efficient as it..."
A'Starra Knights
"Delicious! Had to buy some hummus to go to hold us over until we're..."
Kate Weaver
"First time trying Tahaza and it was delicious! We ordered a rice bowl and salad bowl. Everything was very fresh. The harissa hummus has a good spice..."
ZLM
"Delicious!!!! I got a hummus bowl and its amazing, they actually have a few flavored hummus choices which made it even more enticing! I had the..."
Siannon Shea
"This is one of favorite places to get lunch. It’s a healthier alternative compared to the food court in the mall and the few places next to..."
Saman Pezeshki
"Good experience. Quantity and quality of food is beyond satisfactory. I've never seen "hummus bowl" as an option before, but it was pretty cool. I..."
Gourav Shenoy
"If you love hummus, Tahaza is a must go. It’s like a Chipotle for Mediterranean food. Ingredients are very fresh and everything is tasty. The bowls..."
Aparna Soni
"High Quality and Delicious food! Fair prices and generous portions. Loved the different hummus flavors and the different..."
Luis Arturo Mata
"I was in the area and seeing the good reviews online, I decided to stop in. I enjoyed my hummus bowl and was impressed with the number of options to..."
"I was there for a quick drink. The place was beautifully designed representing middle east-ish places. I bet there were lots of beautiful memories of..."
Eli Moslemi
"Really enjoyed the roll up falafel here. The service is good, price is cheap and food is good. They do have belly dancing show on Sunday's if you are..."
nimish parikh
"Super laid back diner and club with many vegetarian and vegan options, delicious food. We had live music on Saturday! On picture fried green..."
Anna Kordasiewicz
"So, you wanna be famous? I easy, get your name out and just be yourself. Be free and be unrestrained and your truth will resonate and shine. Go Nyrie..."
"I love the atmosphere in this cafe. Tall ceilings and a nice stairway up to a second floor. A few outdoor seat options upstairs which is great for a..."
Alyssa Ackerman
"This place has recently improved. Let me explain: in High school I came here a lot and trained myself to be patient when the server would forget I..."
Cara Terez
"Both the food and coffee were good. I had the Mediterranean breakfast and my friend had lamb chops and couscous. A basket of fresh Syrian bread..."
Claire Gravel
"There's just something about Algiers that says "comfy". It could be the warm greeting that you get from the owner or the staff when you walk in. It..."
Sean Laurence
"I really appreciate the decor and atmosphere here. They did a good job of representing Moroccan style. The drinks were all delicious, and the late..."
Rebecca Ehrenkranz
"Beautiful, unique location provides a great view of the Square from upstairs. Great decor, solid food. I used to stop here all the time for turkish..."
"Cute spot with a cozy outdoor space. The omelettes are delish, including the home fries which were very flavorful. Coffee was also good. Service is a..."
Heidy Medina
"I could never recommend Andala more highly. As a Harvard grad student in 09' this was the late night study and hookah spot for myself and Iraqi..."
Andrew Turpin
"Very cute cafe. Food and ambience are a 5/5.
The service is a little slow, but that might just be because we went on a weekday afternoon, and they..."
Vinita Hissaria
"Service was excellent and the Turkish coffee and fresh food options were very..."
Eric Leonard
"Best hummus in town! My wife and I come here frequently. The owner in lovely. The food and the atmosphere is GREAT! It be be a bit hectic from..."
Taylor Hayward
"Wonderful food, drinks, teas, and coffees. Pastries / desserts are rich, subtle, not overwhelming, yet invigorating and delightful.
The meals are..."
Omar Rashed
"Food is superb! Always refreshing and gives me a blast of flavors. Hummus is soooo..."
"One of the best Egyptian shawarma I had in Massachusetts. Fresh salad, chicken and lamb shawarma, a lot of rice on the bottom, and salad. You can get..."
Joe K
"The guys are super chilled out, really tight operation, but they make it work well.
Very tiny storefront, you walk up and it's up a set of stairs,..."
Bill the Handyman
"One of the best shawarma-places I have been to in Boston. Shawarmas are juicy and taste good. Very reasonable price. Would visit..."
Anas
"Solid shawarmas. I like the mixed shawarma without pickles, add fries inside it and a touch spicy. Very filling but they can get busy so call..."
"Decent venue for a multitude of things, like metal shows, nightclub events etc. Only thing I have to say is the DJ some nights was rude as hell when..."
J R
"Great for local music. Look out for lineups with Earl on Earth..they bring 🔥🔥🔥 sets..."
Voltaire Aquino
"One of the oldest and best places in Cambridge for live music great food and plentiful drink options. The staff is always on point and I've been..."
Adam
"Great food and friendly service. Portions are large, all food comes with Harrisa sauce on the side so if you have children or someone who doesn’t..."
Ghada
"It was a nice place to go out. Have not had any drink nor food, but there was a good dj and great fun! Staff is very friendly..."
Joanna Dabrowska
"Love the Middle East, been going there for over 30 years, which means I'm in my 60s and I need a place to sit down if I'm going to make it through a..."
jef weisel
"The redone upstairs was nice, more room than before. Still a solid Boston area venue after all these..."
"I got the Kofta kabab (plate) today, and replaced the rice with salad. The Kebabs, humus, and garlic sauce were really delicious. Their service is..."
Faezeh M R
"I come here once a week and enjoy the food quite a bit. I usually get a chicken wrap with garlic paste, hummus, and veggies. If you don't want a wrap..."
Alex
"Great neighborhood spot! The falafel wrap is super tasty and a great portion for the price. Not sure what’s up with the previous negative reviews,..."
Michael Holcomb
"I lived in Cambridge for three years and this was my absolute favorite place to eat. The food is so fresh and delicious, and it's healthier than most..."
Ken Winterbottom
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