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    Lemon And Thyme

    4.4 (81 reviews)
    ModerateMediterranean, Halal

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    LEMON AND THYME ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Falafel w Smoked Rice
    DiDi P.

    Wow! I mean, I was expecting good but not THIS good. The menu is full of Lebanese and Iraqi dishes ! The falafel is perfect- crispy on the outside and soft after bite. The smoky rice is definitely worth every bit of hype ! The lentil soup is my new addiction. And the music ?? I was dancing to Arabic tunes in between bites. Mohammed's customer service is great and I loved to experience his passion for fresh food.

    Mussaka an Rice.
    Tom A.

    Wow!!!!! My coworker and I tried Lemmon and Thyme tonight. Wow!!! I had the Mussaka and he had the lamb shank. He was very pleased with his choice as I was with mine. The rice though! Man the rice is off the hook! We asked and their rice is prepared with 13 secret spices. It was fab!!! Then they offered us a sample of their smoked rice. Stop the presses!!! This place is my new fav. Too bad I live so far away! I'll be back some day!!!!!

    salad with chips
    Thomas M.

    The food was excellent. It was fresh and very tasty. The people there were friendly and professional. I think the prices were really good. I like the atmosphere; calm and relaxing.

    The appetizer combo. Stuffed grape leaves, hummus,  Tabouli , Baba Ghannouj Mezze, Z'atar Fries Mezze
    Ray V.

    Small and friendly .... Enjoyed the app. Combo. Hope I can up the number of stars when I try the lamb during our next visit. Nice for an afternoon lunch/snack. Not sure I would come for dinner as it is a bit in the open in the lobby.

    Grilled fish with smoked rice and smoky rice with chicken.
    Shaun S.

    This...place...is...AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS! Quirky vibe in the lobby of a building. We couldn't stop raving about how YUMMY our food was. We had the okra soup, lentil soup, grilled fish with smoked rice and the smoky rice with chicken. We liked the okra soup so much we ordered more to go. And the staff is so welcoming and friendly. Don't miss out on this hidden gem!

    Roast chicken.

    The quality of the food has gone way down and the customer service is completely non-existent. I typically don't say anything if I dont have anything nice to say but I will make an exception this time. I decide to go in for a late lunch. After placing the order for simple wraps and a roast chicken. I waited for more than 30 minutes before the salad was served. I understand that there was only one employee and it was a slow time so I didn't mind particularly. The pita chips were stale. You could taste the bad oil. After more waiting I had to change my order to takeout since I just couldn't wait any longer- it was more than an hour. The roast chicken is something nightmares are made of. It was clearly a fried chicken that was roasted hurriedly. The rice was dry and tasteless. It was a horrid waste of money. The wraps were no better. Never coming back again.

    Hummus
    Divyashree R.

    A hidden gem for Mediterranean food. We ordered falafel wrap, smoked rice, falafel and hummus with some pita chips and they all tasted so good. The portions are huge. It's inside in the lobby of textile museum. We would definitely go back to try more options.

    Kibby

    Highly recommend Lemon and Thyme in the old Textile Museum in Lowell. The food was delicious and the atmosphere and music was very nice. The whole fish was wonderful. We also enjoyed Moussaka, lamb shank and kibby. Would order them all again!

    Mariana W.

    One good option if you're into Arabic food. A little pricey but portions are normally big. Not crowded on the weekends which is extra nice

    Smoked Rice with Beef and Beef Shawarma
    Cindy T.

    It's too bad that this place is a bit hidden but it is absolutely a hidden gem! The food was absolutely delicious and I am coming back for the fish. My brother and I got the beef shawarma plate and smoked rice with beef. The prices are on point because the portion sizes are huge. We eat a lot but had leftovers for dinner. (The beef shawarma was even put in a catering thing.) We took the food to-go and the food was delicious. I'd take someone on a date here or a visiting friend since the vibe is very charming. I sound like I'm making a paid review, but I'm not. I actually loved the food so much. Fry seasoning was on point, too. Smoked rice had so much rich flavor. Just go, man.

    Delicious food, very generous portions

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    The beef shawarma was delicious and the falafel was quite unique and flavorful. Nice atmosphere.

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    Thanks alot we glad to hear that. And please come again

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    Will definitely return, food was fresh and delicious. Staff was very friendly, family run. Wanted to try everything.

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    Everything was fresh and delicious. Highly recommend. Support local family businesses!

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    I am not a big dessert eater but felt like something sweet today. The baklava was delicious, as was the lemonade.

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    The best Lebanese/Middle Eastern food in the city, hands down! Best baba ganough on earth!

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    Am given them 5 because their sharwama is OMG amazing and again it was specially delivered and I appreciate every bit of it.

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    Tried it for the first time today. Restful place to enjoy some baba ghannou and a lamb shawarma wrap.

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