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    Boston Shawarma

    4.0 (641 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    BOSTON SHAWARMA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Shwarmas duh
    Jose B.

    Meh bland and uninspired Mediterranean food should be bolder zestier tastier the only Good Shawarma Ive had in Boston is at a grocery on Broadway in Revere the ones in Boston seem pedestrian by comparison.

    Falafel Plate
    Jacob M.

    I was happily surprised when I walked in here and found an amazing shawrma joint in Boston! We got here and ordered 2 plates, the chicken and falafel one. Both had amazing flavor. Each came with hummus, rice, a salad and fries! A great spot with great food!

    Lily Q.

    Solid shawarma spot with generous protein. The food was served very quickly so this spot is perfect on the go too. The food is really flavorful too so I do think this is also very worth the price that you pay. Would highly recommend stopping by here to grab a quick meal!

    Chicken Shawarma Sandwich
    Isabelle T.

    I was in the area and wanted a quick bite before my ride home and came across Boston Shawarma. It s a cute little shawarma place in Newton with a few tables for dine in. The are many Mediterranean food options to choose from. Theres shawarma, kabobs, falafel, grape leaves and more. The food is very filling and the portions are very large yet tasty. Jimmy took care of us and was generous with the portion sizes and served us the food quite fast. Boston Shawarma is definitely a convenient and healthy food option.

    Lamb meat sandwich
    Erin O.

    When they say meat sandwich, they mean MEAT sandwich here. I don't think I've ever had a bigger daily dose of protein before, so you get your money's worth if that's something you enjoy! Unfortunately it was a bit much for me - I usually prefer something more balanced with veggies. I ordered the lamb meat sandwich to-go on a weekend evening. Although they were a bit busy, the nice staff prepared my food quickly and it even stayed warm during my trek home. The sandwich was fresh and tasty, but as previously mentioned, I wish I ordered something else that had a bit more veggies. The prices have definitely gone up recently, which is disappointing but expected, but I was caught off guard by the additional surcharge for paying by card (around 4% extra), which I didn't see clear signage about.

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    Nikita B.

    My husband went to school in Boston & consequently has very good memories associated with this place. He visited it after 4 whole years & it still continues to be his fave food spot in Boston. Theres plenty of indoor seating & the service is very prompt.

    Lamb shawarma

    This place is disgusting. I don't know how it has good reviews. I ordered the lamb shawarma and it smelled and tasted like dog food. It had the consistency of jello

    Hursuong V.

    Great value! I ordered the chicken shawarma plate which was delicious. One order is enough food for two people. I liked the spicy sauce that they included next to the hummus. I also got the baklava which was not too sweet (in a good way) - I feel like there are baklava out there that is just dripping in syrup but this was definitely more nutty. Absolutely a no frills shop. Minimal indoor seating. The staff are efficient. Even on a random weekday lunch there is a steady flow of customers, but I didn't have to wait long for my food. They were even frying new french fries for my box.

    Mixed it Dinner Plate
    Fiona W.

    This place absolutely delicious. I got the Mix It Dinner Plate. It came with fries, hummus, and salad. They give really large portions. They give free water with a plate or sandwich too. The food was ready really wuic Definitely recommend coming here, especially if you're a Northeastern student.

    Hannah M.

    Pretty good! Sandwiches are huge and cheap. Would come back. Got the chicken shawarma sandwich and tabbouleh

    Lamb gyro wrap
    Davlon S.

    I was in Boston visiting places I used to frequent years ago near Northeastern University and I came across this spot. If im not mistaken, this restaurant has been here since inwas here back in the mid 90s. I wanted just a taste of lamb but ended up ordering a lamb gyro wrap. It was delicious and worth the price. I could hardly finish the entire thing...but I did, lol. I highly recommend this spot.

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    Unfortunately, they forgot part of my order. Also, they review farm by offering free treats in exchange for a review.

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