Everything! Warm atmosphere & delicious food. What else could anyone want !? My first visit bit certainly not my last. Highly recommended.

Was in the area on a Saturday afternoon and wanted to try Egyptian food for the first time! My partner and I ordered the koshari bowl, mushroom shawerma bowl, and a side of falafel - TASTE: 4/5 - the mushroom shawerma bowl was packed w flavor, and the falafel hit the spot. The accompanying spicy tomato sauces, hummus, and tahini were great complements TEXTURE: 5/5 - the combo of lentils, chickpeas, and fried onions in my koshari bowl was awesome, the mushroom shawerma bowl was super creamy, and the falafel was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside! PRICE: 4/5 - the lunch menu offered multiple oz-sizes for the koshari bowl, so you can select how much you want to pay SERVING SIZE: 4/5 - the portions were decent ATMOSPHERE: 5/5 - although we ordered takeout, the interior space is decorated so nicely, w cozy seating and bright, colorful decor! TAKEOUT: 3/5 - our food came in short, narrow to-go bowls, so it was a little difficult to eat, but we enjoyed it outside at Conway Park across the street PARKING: 4/5 - we found free street parking right in front of the restaurant on Somerville Ave read more

Koshari Mama - Mushroom shawerma bowl (left), koshari bowl (right), and a side of falafel - Egyptian Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

I was super skeptical about this place because I love meat in my food and thought it wouldn't when much flavor without it. I was wrong. I ordered the power bowl with spicy sauce and it was so flavorful. I didn't realize it came with crunchy onions and the spicy sauce until after I dug deeper into the bag so the first few bites were a bit bland. But adding those toppings were a game changer. The onions were sweet with a bit of a caramelized flavor and the spicy sauce was the right level of spicy where it didn't ruin the food but gave it a little kick. The eggplant was also really good. Usually I'm not a fan of eggplant since it can be bitter but not this one. It was nice and soft and gave the bowl a lot of flavor. I think the lentils could have used a tiny but more cooking but besides that I was very happy with my order. I think it fills you up too, especially with all the protein. This is just me being picky but I think a bigger bowl would have been better to be able to mix the toppings in evenly without making a mess. The hibiscus tea was good. A little sweeter than I expected since I'm used to not adding sugar but I was still a fan. The Egyptian soda tasted a lot like apple soda, or fizzy apple juice if that gives you a better idea. I didn't think I'd like vegan food but I am impressed! read more

Koshari Mama - 16 oz. Power Bowl - Egyptian Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Tried the koshari bowl and wasn't blown away. I was hoping for something a bit more substantial but it was a lot of rice. The lentils, crispy onions, chickpeas, and sauce (medium) were all really tasty but then there was just a large bed of rice. Wasn't fully satiated but the flavour was there. read more

Excellent Egyptian food and super friendly staff, in a special ambiance. Such a pleasant experience. We'll be back for the Koshari!

Honestly I was expecting this to be a small restaurant so you can imagine that I was pleasantly surprised to see this as a well maintained sit down place. The warm lighting and unique decorations make it a nice date night spot too. I wasn't sure when I first saw it, so I just wanted to confirm that this place is fully vegan. They have menu items like spicy "chicken" but it is made out of alternatives. Also compared to other vegan spots they don't use a lot of weird modified ingredients like soy or tofu. Instead they use fresh mushrooms or egg plants. I got the mushroom shawarma sandwich and a side of falafels. I would give the sandwich a 4/5 because the stuffing was phenomenal but the bread was soggy and soft. I'd wish they grilled it or toasted it. The falafel was also good (5/5) but it was super expensive. I paid $8 for 3 small falafels. You're better off paying a couple dollars more getting a full falafel platter. All and all it was a nice find :) read more

Koshari Mama - Inside - Egyptian Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

We didn't even miss the meat! Vegan Egyptian street food is the cuisine I didn't know I needed. We got the small koshari bowl, which is comprised of rice, lentils, macaroni, chickpeas, and fried onions in a savory sauce of your choice. We got the spicy garlic mama sauce, which hit the perfect balance of flavor and heat. The bowl is great comfort food; it feels nourishing and satisfying and is packed with flavor. You'll find the storefront on the left when you enter Bow Market, and we quickly received our food after ordering with the friendly staff. I can't wait to try more! read more

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This was my first time trying koshari, and it was so delicious! I wasn't sure how spicy things would be here, so I tried it with the mild sauce. In the future, I would go for a higher spice level. I also got the rice pudding, which was great. Food was out very quickly, within a few minutes. And the service was attentive. The owner is super friendly. read more

Koshari Mama is a small vegan kitchen of Egyptian street food in the Bow Market. I am really happy that I stumbled across this place maybe 3 months ago, and after visiting here 4 times now, I feel that I am becoming a fan of the food. Havetried their Koshari bowl, a colorful and yummy dish which apparently is a national dish of Egypt, Muhammara, a roasted red pepper dip with bread, Mushroom "Shawerma", and their Eggplant sandwich and Eggplant side dishes. All was excellent and delicious, and I am sold their eggplant is wonderful! I am starting to think that I might be able to live off the eggplant dishes here (impossible burger will probably help too). read more

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Simply awesome on all levels. We enjoyed: Koshari bowl, eggplant sandwich served with amazing salt & pepper potato chips, baba ghanoush, muharrama, and mushroom schwerma. I loved the ability to try the eggplant and mushrooms either on their own or as a sandwich/bowl of various sizes. The portions very filling, flavors balanced and very high quality. The staff was super helpful in suggesting sauces to pair. I HIGHLY recommend! read more

Koshari Mama - Entrance - Egyptian Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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yummy, vegetarian, egyptian food. one of a kind! felt like family here! the owner (?) had a very motherly energy and checked on us to ensure we had everything we needed. i really liked the ambiance and food options. i will definitely be back. perfect with family, friends, or dates. i would highly recommend requesting a booth, very comfortable and fun. what is missing? if koshari mama made these changes it would be propelled to a 5: * better pita (came out cold and a bit stale, would love if they had homemade warm pita with the hummus) * better wine/cocktail selection i hold koshari mama in HIGH REGARD read more

Koshari Mama - Koshari Bowl - Egyptian Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Really great vegan Egyptian food. I would highly recommend this place. Their falafel and Muhmaara dip was the best I have ever had. read more

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Exceptional food and service! Fresh, authentic, and almost everything they serve is made in house! read more

Koshari Mama - Egyptian Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Such a gem! I'm a vegan visiting from out of town and had to try this place! Super cute with an excellent menu. Muhammara and Koshari were delicious! Baba ghanouj was average. Had the Egyptian bread pudding for dessert - yum!!! read more

Koshari Mama is a small pop up restaurant in Bow Market. It is entirely vegetarian and they offer sandwiches and bowls. We tried the large koshari bowl, a rice pudding, and some of the sauces. Everything tasted great (although I've never had Koshari before so don't have much context) and the customer service was even better. It's a mother and daughter who run the store and they are incredibly kind and helpful. If you're in the mood to try something new and a classic Egyptian favorite, then you should definitely try Koshari Mama! I look forward to returning and trying a few more items on the menu! read more

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Love this place, super friendly, vegan food :) yummy, looking forward to going again soon with friends

We enjoyed the grilled eggplant appetizer the most! We also liked the hummus app. Recommend the baklava as well! Cozy spot, with friendly and attentive staff. read more

Authentic vegan Egyptian restaurant with gluten free options on menu cute quaint decor and great customer service. Five stars on service, waitress was very friendly and recommended these dishes. It was tasty but recommend going for lunch instead of dinner due to prices versus proportions differences. read more

Koshari Mama - Kosari dinner $20 - Egyptian Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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I had such a great dinner at Koshari Mama last week. Food was fantastic, service was exceptional, and prices were shockingly cheap in this expensive inflation world we're living in lately. Koshari Mama is a vegan Egyptian restaurant which was a totally new experience for me. I'm a meat eater but I was completely satisfied and full when I left. I also don't know much about Egyptian food but love Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food so this ended up being a great fit. First up - the mezze platter. Absolute star of the evening, cannot stress enough how good it was. You have to get the roasted eggplant and the falafel. The eggplant was so buttery and creamy and even the skin which can sometimes be quite tough was nice and soft. The falafel was delightfully dense and flavorful but not dry at all - A+ falafel. Then you choose 3 spreads to go with it - we did the baba ganoush, muhammara, and a yogurt dip. The muhammara in particular was amazing. I'd never heard of it before so if it's new to you as well, it's a roasted red pepper and pomegranate dip that cannot be missed. Seeing as the restaurant is named after it, we split the Koshari for our main dish. It's a massive plate of rice, chickpeas, crispy onions, and pasta, served with two super tasty sauces that you pour over the whole dish - one was kind of like a spicy salsa, and the other had more of a vinegar flavor. All in it was wildly delicious even if it is probably the first time I've ever had rice and pasta together. We also split a bottle of wine and were shocked at how low the final bill was. I will absolutely have to come back and only wish I lived closer. Thank you for existing Koshari Mama! read more

Koshari Mama is a very cute place that gave us a nice welcome vibe. We came here for lunch and were seated at the table in the far corner that was photo worthy. We wanted to try one plate since we weren't that hungry but wanted to taste all. We ended up ordering a plate with half koshari and half mushroom Shawarma with their spicy sauce on the side. The taste was amazing just like it was cooked at home. Gave a whole homely vibe. The sauce went well with it. The whole plate was a great combination. We had the opportunity to talk to all the ladies of the establishment. Talked mostly about egyptian inspired food and Indian food. We had a great time and felt like we visited their home. They even gave my 2 year old a bag of home baked sesame cookies which my daughter loved. This place and food has lots of love!!! read more

Soooo good, it's the kind of place that you'll be full but you'll keep eating since you just want to eat everything. The owner is so nice, and gave great recommendations. Small little place and they had live music, made you not want to leave! read more

Koshari Mama - Egyptian Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

It's a good spin on traditional egyptian food but since it's plant based you should expect a different experience. decided to go with the koshari since technically it's always vegetarian so i thought it would be a good option; was good but not great compared to something like koshari in cairo; this one was a bit drier and dense and crispy onions were not as flavorful. I would return but would try something else read more

My family was on vacation in Boston, and we like to branch out from the norms. Koshari Mama was a big hit for everyone. We ordered a variety of dishes and shared, which was nice because even though everyone liked all the dishes we also had our favorites too. Personally I liked the Koshari and the Muhammara the most. read more

Super delicious food! Tried the sandwich as well as the Koshari. Wish I had ordered a lot more Koshari. A must try.

This place has some serious great vegan food that you don't normally find. It is really delicious yet kind of pricey. It's interesting to see how there are certain smaller portion items that cost more than those w/ bigger portions. Kind of weird. Either way they have lost of options so you can get things that strike your fancy. The restaurant is actually pretty good sized. The décor is unique & pretty. I will say it would be great for people working there to wear masks when coughing so much, not a good thing to hear/see. Other than that I say go check it out & eat food that you don't normally. It's always good to expand your horizon/palate. read more

First time and went for the Koshari. Was simple and tasty dish, and got the spiciest sauce with a side of pickles which all went perfectly together - not sure if that is how real Egyptians eat it :) Turkish coffee was excellent with its spices read more

Koshari Mama - Egyptian Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Such a beautiful wonderful incredible place!!! The food is so delicious!!!! We are so happy to have KM in the neighborhood!!! Healthy yummy food. The best falafel we have ever had!!! I would write more but I wanna finish eating their rice pudding!!!! read more

Yummy. Yummy Yummy. When your craving Koshari this place hits the spot. And don't forget the eggplant to take it over the top. The people who work there are super friendly too. read more

Koshari Mama - Koshari Bowl (Egyptian size) with side of eggplant. - Egyptian Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

I've only been once, but I got a tremendous falafel sandwich with delicious pickled vegetables. One of the best falafel sandwiches I've had in Greater Boston AND..it comes on a little mini baguette instead of wrapped in a paper-thin pita! The staff was very friendly and it was a joy to pick up my order until I found that the sandwich was gonna set me back 15 bucks. Yowza! Still--really good if you've got the money. read more

Foods amazing! Must try. Customer Service 10/10 We had the protein bowl and the eggplant with rice. Also ordered from the brunch menu and it was amazing. Must try for sure read more

Absolutely delicious food. I've never had a more tasty mushroom dish! My son's eggplant and lentil power bowl was amazing too! Nice ambiance and service. A gem! read more

Koshari Mama has very good food with impressive portion sizes that will feel the belly and guarantee leftovers. Everything was well seasoned but not overwhelming, and the food tasted authentic. Egyptian cuisine is not known to many, but it is most definitely worth a try (and worth the return). read more

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I love koshari mama. Their food is unique and delicious! I've always gotten takeout and it is quick and delicious. read more

Koshari Mama - Koshari Bowl - Egyptian Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Delicious! Our server was wonderful and helpful with my food allergies. We had a corner table in front of a window, that was perfect for my friend and I! read more

If you haven't tried Koshari Mama yet, go!!! Best falafel and hummus around and the signature Koshari dish is so comforting and delicious. Really excellent food and vegetarian to boot! I can't wait to try more of their options. read more

A lot of well-deserved attention is paid to Egypt's ancient history and culture, but who knew their present-day food was so delicious? There are dishes that are distinctly Egyptian like koshari, and others that draw on regional traditions like falafel and muhammara. I probably shouldn't mention that the food is vegan because it will scare some of you away. Fear not. The food has a broad variety of flavors and textures and is very satisfying. It's a cliche to say that a restaurant treats you like family, but here you will be greeted as if they were waiting for your plane to land and haven't seen you in years. Even if you were there last week. read more

The food is amazing! Everything on the menu is delicious. The atmosphere is cozy and the staff is so friendly! Thanks to everyone at Koshari Mama! read more

So fresh, so tasty, if you want some clean good eating without sacrificing flavor, you should try this place.

Fabulous vegan food that was amazingly tasty. I organized a birthday party @Koshari Mama's and all 14 of us had a brilliant time. Everyone thought the food was delish -yes even the non-vegans- and the service was very attentive and super friendly. We will be back! read more

We hosted a very special catered event with Koshiri Mama. To say everything was delicious is putting it mildly. The Koshiri Mama team were so kind and friendly; and not only was everything amazing- from the first to the last bite - you could feel the love that went into each dish. Our guests enjoyed a fabulous Egyptian mezze followed by delectable Egyptian desserts. Everything was a plant based flavor delight. Looking forward to our next event and having lunch or dinner at their restaurant! read more