An excellent choice for a cheap, filling meal -- it came out to $30 including tax and tip for a falafel and kushari. Both were nicely filling and reasonably tasty. The eat in space is nice, but unfortunately the paper plates could not really stand up to the kushari and disintegrated. Not a destination, but I'm sure a great spot for the local collage students. read more

Well-seasoned and open really late! They have busy phones and have just one or two chefs, owner is passionate and goodhearted. I don't ever see him unhappy but he and his crew work really hard to deliver delicious food to customers. Kushari grain salad has a lot of textures going on, personally I'd leave out the rice. No bathroom and there's very limited table seating. Order to-go... the food stays warm even after taking the train read more

I love Kushari and Grill. I am Egyptian, and I really miss my food from back home, so I always love coming here to get a taste of home. All the food is very authentic and delicious - my favorite dishes are the Kushari (of course) and the veggie moussaka is always incredible. The portions are great, and the prices are also very reasonable. The service here is amazing - the servers are so friendly and accommodating, and they really bring such a positive vibe to the place. The restaurant itself is very small, but it's super cozy and I really love the Egyptian tapestries and decor, and the Egyptian music they play! I really love this place - it is the closest thing I have to Egypt away from home, and I always love bringing friends to it to experience my culture and have authentic and delicious Egyptian street food. read more

Kushari and Grill - Kushari Bowl, Chicken Kebab Plate, Veggie Moussaka Salad, Baba Ganouj, Hummus - Egyptian Near Me - Medford, Massachusetts

We've become regulars, and it's for a reason. I'm always impressed by both the food itself and the value. I normally opt for chicken shawarma, and my better half goes with the chicken kebob, and both are excellent. We have yet to actually eat there, so I can't speak to the ambiance, but the deliveries always show up, hot and fresh, and I'm happy every time. read more

This is the best Egyptian food in town. The dishes are fresh, hearty, and packed with authentic flavor. It's a no-frills spot, but that's exactly what makes it special. We're absolutely coming back. read more

Tasty food - did some takeaway and was really pleased with the quality and portions. I enjoyed the felafel a lot!

We got take out and the kushari is so good!! The restaurant makes their food at a good pace. We ordered a lot of stuff so there was one mistake, but the owner handled it well and we got a refund! First time I had Egyptian food and really like it! read more

Kushari and Grill - Egyptian Near Me - Medford, Massachusetts

Kushari has been on my radar for a long time - but with so many delicious Mediterranean takeaway spots in Medford and Somerville, it can be risky to try a new place when you have several fantastic standbys. I'll add that given recent inflation, sometimes a simple, casual take-out meal can end up costing $50-$100 and at that point I'd rather just go out and enjoy some ambience rather than do take-out at home. Having said that, we finally tried Kushari: it exceeded our expectations and is also truly reasonable. We ordered the the Kushari, Spicy Chicken Shawarma Roll-Up, Falafel Roll-Up, Hawawshi (pita stuffed with minced meat) and a side of Falafel balls because we wanted to get a sense of Kushari's menu. Each dish is pretty affordable and has very generous portions: we ended up having plenty of leftovers for a second dinner a couple days later. The Spicy Chicken Shawarma and Falafel roll-ups were both fantastic - lots of protein, seasoning, sauce, and pickles. Our order also came with complimentary sauce on the side - so if you're fearful of a dry wrap like I was, fear not! The Kushari was good (there's probably a learning curve since this is a new-to-me dish) and I think next time we really want to try the Egyption Macarona Bechamel and grape leaves next time. The Hawawshi (pita with minced meat) was extremely tasty. As others have mentioned, the Falafel is fresh, delicious, and flavorful! We're absolutely adding Kushari to our regular rotation, whether we're craving wraps and/or a larger meal (they have Rotisserie chicken as well). At only about $11-$12 (incl tax, etc) for a wrap, this is a truly affordable, generous take-out meal that won't break the bank when you just can't get it together to prepare a full meal at home. read more

So glad we found a late night shawarma spot nearby! Prices are reasonable and they're open until 2AM on the weekends. We got the falafel plate and the chicken shawarma plate. Portions are generous and the plates included hummus, pita, salad, rice, tahini, and garlic sauce (for the shawarma)! The falafel was crispy and perfectly seasoned, some of the better falafel I've had. The chicken was juicy and flavorful and paired well with the garlic sauce. This food definitely hit the spot and we'll be back to try more things on the menu! read more

Kushari and Grill - Falafel plate - Egyptian Near Me - Medford, Massachusetts

So much food for such a reasonable price! Perfect for a student and yummy. I got the chicken shawarma plate. The staff were very kind as well! read more

We recently discovered Kushari and Grill closer to Tufts University. We ordered the Hawashi and Mixed Grill. Both items were delicious and provided a generous portion for a very fair price relative to the broader Boston/Cambridge area. I'd definitely return and try out their menu again. I also appreciated the offering of a white/garlic sauce in addition to tahini. For some reason, most Boston area middle eastern restaurants only typically offer Tahini if anything! Note: The entire menu is halal according to the signs posted. read more

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Personally, from an outside background, these arent my preferred food of choice. my friend who is from Egypt really enjoys this food and says its very authentic. I personally got the grape leaves and kafta kabob plate. the food was alright, i just had to take off a star because they took so long to make my food, i think i waited like 20min just sitting. 1) grape leaves: served cold, is filled with rice, with a tangy taste 2) kafta kabob plate: juicy kabob, comes with a bed of rice, and some veggies/salad that i did not care for. the hummus was good, and it came with pita bread. overall-- i cant decide if i want to come back.. i wont leave a bad star review because i want to support small businesses, but this was the best i could do.. read more

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I think they do a really good job with their Egyption cuisine. One of the things I love the most about this place is the fact that they make really good falafel. The falafel's or not like hard frozen rounds that have no flavor and are hard to bite. They are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside and just bursting with so much flavor and they sit on the bed of pickles that complement the falafels really well. I also highly recommend the chicken Shawarma because it has so much flavor and the best way to maximize on the taste is to have it in the wrap. The beef kebabs have a nice smoky flavor and the rice is also great. It's a combination that makes you feel good after you eat. I also really love their garlic sauce. It's fantastic and they never skip out on the portions. read more

Kushari and Grill - Chicken Shawarma Plate, huge portion! The falafel is probably the best I've ever had. - Egyptian Near Me - Medford, Massachusetts

Genuinely one of the best meals I've had. Major. We got the Kushari, Hawawshi, and veggie moussaka. read more

Kushari and Grill - It'd show u a pic but we gobbled it. - Egyptian Near Me - Medford, Massachusetts

Food is excellent, people are friendly, I've never had a meal take too long despite eating here a dozen times, roughly (for the person earlier who ate in, they do a lot of online biz, so they might have been slammed with orders, also, who cares) The only criticism I'd have, is sometimes the nicely charred kebab meat will poke through a wrap, making a bit of a mess (but again - who cares) Keep up the good work! read more

Late night offerings! I stopped by around 1:30 am and the place was empty but my meal was freshly made! The + Loved the chicken shwarma roll up. The chicken was tender and well seasoned and everything fit so perfectly. It was fantastic The - I didn't like the hummus side I ordered at all. It was obviously premade and didn't taste that fresh. It was pretty boring and almost reminded me of the texture of refried beans from a can at that point. Big disappointment with the hummus. Overall still a 4 in my book due to their late hours, nice and attentive staff, and for at least making mostly fresh food (roll up). read more

Yum yum yummy!!! They have the best hummus and this funky calzone with just meat and the dough is different. A must try. I am drilling just thinking this tasty treat! A must visit. read more

Closed Mondays. The first time I came here, it was the best falafel sandwich I've ever had in the Boston area. Their food isn't always consistent, but the falafel balls have fresh, whole coriander seeds in the recipe and are fried to order. At $9 a large plate, their vegan Kushari entrees are priced to sell and is my favorite. The ground lamb/beef blend kofta skewers were flavorful. read more

Phenomenal shawarma. I will be back for more!! Ordering online ahead is smart if you are in a hurry.

TLDR: You could do worse if you're looking for falafel but some of the rest is a hit or miss. The falafel is pretty good, as are most of the sauces (though not the one that appears to be salad dressing). The grape leaves aren't mushy but they are pretty flavorless. The hummus was pretty lackluster. The dish after which the place is named was pretty bland and probably the least edible. The roll up was passable. read more

First off, the fries with the garlic sauces were hands down the BEST side ever. This could be a full satisfing meal on its own.The homemade garlic sauces were made to perfection. It left me wondering what ingredient could make the garlic sauces this good. The kushari bowl was a tasty combination of almost ALL the carbs, topped with crispy caramelized fried onions that blended well with the flavors. That dish was something unique and I had never had anything like it before. This could serve several people. The mixed grill proteins were perfectly seasoned and soft. The kafta kabob was juicy and flavorful. The atmosphere was cozy, with several Egyptian decorations and a warm hospitable vibe from the owners. Definitely a must try! Can't wait to return to try the hawawshi and mousakka. read more

We ordered take-out and it was really good! We got spicy falafel plate and a mixed grill with some french fries. Falafel is one of the best we've had around. Not dry at all. Portions were very big. Great value for feeding the family. read more

I work in the area and it's so great that Kushari and Grill is open to give the local community more options than pizza. I've been here twice now and both times the food has been absolutely delicious. I'll be making frequent trips to Kushari! read more

the menu didn't offer as many Egyptian dishes as I had hoped. While the ambiance is nice, the prices seemed are fair for what was offered. Overall, it's a good place but there's room for enhancement. read more

Amazing food! The taste brought me back to Egypt right away! Service was great and fast! read more

Delicious food and professional service. Kushari bowl is my favorite, also kofta is amazing and really tastes exactly like you eat it in Egypt. read more

Kushari and Grill - Hawawshi - Egyptian Near Me - Medford, Massachusetts

I love this place, and I so happy that there is such a cool eatery in Medford, MA. This is a small, family owned business, and the food is amazing. I've eaten there a few times, and always been amazed. The Hawashi itself is worth repeated trips. And the place is affordable! If you're looking for something different, delicious, and that won't make you pay extra for some hipster "coolness" factor, this is the place read more

I rarely leave reviews on this app, but I have to make an exception here. Kushari is my favorite restaurant in the Boston area. I highly recommend the hawashi (pita bread with meat inside), sort of like a calzone but thin and very crispy. Also recommend any of the shawarma plates, and the garlic sauce. Kushari is open later than most restaurants in the area, and is 100000x better then pizza days.... The workers / owners are extremely kind and respectful, and for the price, it's hard to beat the amount / quality of the food. Don't sleep on this place, the garlic sauce is fiyaaaa read more

A welcome addition to the neighborhood. It's great to see some diverse dining options and the neighborhood has really benefited from having not only more choices but some healthy choices among them (including this place). Kushari bowl is great (especially with the different sauces), the chicken and falafel options are also great. The staff is helpful and courteous and the prices are reasonable and the food is fresh. I'd read the reviews of the fenway location + had high hopes + fortuntely was not disappointed with this place once they opened. read more

Fresh and flavorful!! Great presentation and portions. Got it delivered and was super fast. Looking foward to ordering again read more

Kushari and Grill - Kafta Kebab Plate - Egyptian Near Me - Medford, Massachusetts

Very impressed! Got a few things delivered and everything was very delicious. Delivery was surprisingly quick on a Friday night. Tried the Kushari bowl, chicken kebab plate, kofte and fries. I would come back for every single of these. The fries are thickly cut, well seasoned and so good! Kushari bowl has delicious fried onions on top and is so nourishing with lentils and chickpeas. The meats were really good too. And the hummus! This was our second time trying this place and we will definitely be back! read more

Definitely a must visit ! The food is very good , fresh and authentic plus the portions are great. Also the customer service is excellent they are extremely kind at Kushari and Grill. read more

I was very excited to try this place as I LOVE kushari! I got a bowl of kushari and it was delicious. The hot sauce was just right. The portion was huge and the grape leaves were also very good. This is a great alternative to the endless pizza places on Boston Ave. 'll definitely be back! read more

Just had the most fabulous chicken shawarma sandwich!!! Egyptian fries and garlic sauce, delicious. First time trying kushari; plate is huge, will be great left over. Will be back to try the shawarma plate!! read more