Bab Al-Yemen Boston

4.5

304 Reviews

$30 and under

Middle Eastern

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 26, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 9 times today

Charming
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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Dining areas

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
(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
Neighbourhood
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 304 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
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bab Al-Yemen Boston offers a vibrant culinary experience with "delicious food" and a "cozy atmosphere." Diners rave about the "friendly staff" and "authentic Yemeni cuisine." The restaurant is known for its "generous portions" and "excellent service." Popular dishes include lamb and chicken, and the ambience enhances the dining experience.

304 Reviews

Z
Zhiwei
Montreal
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is very good. But it’s packed on a Friday.
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Rebeca
Atlanta
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a fantastic meal! We will definitely come back
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Kareem
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere! Try the lamb mendi, it was amazing!
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dina
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great fast food and authentic ambience Great value for the ampunt and quality of food Hospitable nice people
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Michael
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Great food and very nice atmosphere. Service was very slow but I think it was just a one off today. They did a great job serving other tables but I don’t think we had an assigned server and had to sit awhile until they took our order after our appetizer.
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Theresa
New York City
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
They won’t tell you, but the tip is already included regardless of the size of your party and the owners don’t give the extra tip you leave to the wait staff. It’s a total scam. Also, they were not friendly to women! At all. We felt invisible all night, and service was poor. Perhaps most importantly, the food was very mediocre. Not going back, I’d skip it.
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Danny
Greater Boston
10 reviews
2.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We wanted to try something different, since we like international cuisines. Bit the food lacked flavor. Servers were inattentive. I don’t think we will be back.
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Mitra
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very cozy with delicious food. Loved the staff. Everybody was so friendly.
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Marc
London
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Meh. Great bread, chaotic feeling, 3x interrupted by earsplitting piped in happy birthday music. Chicken dishes tasty but overcooked. Falafel so hard you needed a knife (which wasn't on the table, only fork and spoon). "Salad" was a little cabbage and carrot with forgettable dressing. Prices not bad for very large portions, but nothing charming. My co-diners liked it a little better than I did, but I won't be going back.
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Aamina
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had an excellent experience tonight! Food was delicious, the service was exceptional, we felt like we were in their home and being treated truly like their guests! Brilliant atmosphere and delicious food! We will certainly be back!
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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 304 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 26, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

468 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215-2706

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighbourhood
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

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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