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    Tarboosh

    4.4 (111 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Chicken Shawarma Plate
    Lindsay M.

    Tried the falafel wrap recently - I'm convinced it's the best falafel in America! Wonderful family owned business.

    Blue B.

    This. Garlic. Sauce. It's whipped. It's fluffy. It's the purest garlic sauce I have ever had. It goes on everything. The shawarma is good. The garlic sauce makes it amazing. The falafel is good. The garlic sauce takes it to terrific. The flatbread options are fantastic. They do pizza, but it's the Manakish that I would kill for. Get the za'atar. Heck, GET THE NUTELLA. Yeah, that's right, they do a dessert Manakish. They lay it on there. It comes out hot like the best fried dough from the county fair except EVEN BETTER because it's crispy and baked and would probably even be good for you if there wasn't like a one-inch thick layer of chocolate hazelnut spread on top of it melting into the best mouth lava of your sorry life. It's worth every second of searing pain. Also get some Vimto. This stuff tastes like a condensed Shirley Temple. I wrote this review on Vimto. Take a can to go and mix it with vodka or silver tequila for a dang good time.

    Za'atar Manakish
    Helen L.

    I cannot say enough god things about Tarboosh. It is a hole in the wall in the best way. They have about 6 tables inside and a great takeout business i which os connected to multiple apps. The people working there are so nice, it really seems like a family owned business. They have plenty of veggie options. I usually get falafel and tabouleh. And the zaatar manakish is amazing! After spending months in Lebanon this was the one place I found authentic flavors when I came back to Boston.

    Chicken Shawarma Plate with rice and Garlic sauce
    Jillian M.

    Best Turkish style food I've had in the city. This quaint restaurant offers delightful staff and many incredible food options. We were greeted by Modi who was very helpful, answering all our questions and making recommendations. Our group ordered chicken and beef shawarma, veggie falafel, Knafeh, and baklava. Every meal was made to order, and so tasty! They really put extra effort into the seasoning and quality of the food. That being said it is small scale dining, so only a few tables and you will be eating with plastic silverware. Don't let that fool you, the food tastes as if it were a fine dining experience. The menu is moderately priced for the portion size, we had plenty of leftovers. The Knafeh has to be ordered an hour or so in advance, and definitely worth planning ahead for.

    Chicken kabob sandwich (listed at $7.50, but I paid $9.56 April 2015)
    Logan D.

    I stopped by today to use some of my LoopedIn cash at a new place and was intrigued by the menu as it was pretty minimalistic (main staples are pizza, shawarma, and kabobs). I thought it was odd I couldn't find the menu online ahead of tim, but I always admire places that do a small amount of things well, so I had high hopes. I ordered a chicken kabob sandwich, listed at $7.50 and waited around 10-15 minutes for it to be prepared. The man behind the counter asked what I wanted on it and I said "whatever it comes with," but he then asked if I wanted lettuce so I asked for lettuce and peppers if possible. I also asked for tomatoes, but he said that they were not included. I was a bit irked when my total ended up being $9.56 (nowhere near $7.50). The sandwich was actually a roll up and included chicken, peppers, lettuce, French fries (??) and some thick white sauce that looked like ricotta cheese (possibly Tzatziki sauce?) The sandwich was a good size--2 meals--but the chicken was dry. The peppers were limp (versus crisp), and the sauce had that very odd consistency. The pita was good and the fries (while a big surprise) had good flavor. I wouldn't jump to come back, although the man was very nice and apologetic for the delays. TIP: Be careful paying with LoopedIn as I don't think many of the staff are trained to use it.

    Mediterranean Pizza. Humus under the sauce.  Was so so
    Sam K.

    The Reviews don't live up to the Hype. I wanted to try this new restaurant out for months. The other day I finally got my chance. A few things before I start: The Pizza Prices are really expensive here. A medium pizza is like 15-17 dollars and a large is 19.99 or higher depending. They are regular pizza sizes, large being a 16" , Medium 14", small, 10". They dont wear gloves when cooking the food, everything is made with their bare hands. Ingredients come out of buckets and bags. Although they did cut up a Fresh tomato and Onion. They put Hummus under the sauce of the Pizza. - not a bad thing just an FYI as its not written on the board. I walked inside and there was already a Muslim family eating, good to see customers. So The guy behind the counter says "Yes, my friend" but very low. I said I would like a Medium Mediterranean Pizza with chicken on it. He stared blankly at me and again with a very low insecure voice says something I cannot hear. So I asked "what was that?" He says " Medium"...... ok so I say "Yes Medium Mediterranean". All he then says is "Ok, yes ok" and point to the table I guess for me to sit? Which tells me his English is very bad. Then waiting I am wondering if he even knew what I said in the first place. He was the only cook for the next 8-10 minutes making other food. So I was about to just get up and leave as I didn't have that long. Another guy came in from the back and started helping him (On break I guess). Sounded like he spoke better English to the next customer, but all of a sudden that customer started having a hard time as well. I guess they know greetings and goodbyes but The middle area is grey with broken Business English skills. I got up and tried to speak with the 2nd guy just in case my order was going to come up wrong. He just ignored me and walked past me...... seriously? The guy I originally spoke with Yells from the back, Mediterranean? Yeah I said, could I get that to go with chicken. He says. Ok, ok my friend very low. Both "cooks" spoke very low, hard to hear and really need to brush up on their English Skills. Wasn't the cleanest place I have seen around. I actually love Mediterranean food but this wasn't my cup of tea. Why? Well, why bother going into a place that is hard to order your food? Just like other reviewers said, you can order one thing and get another or a lot of other miscommunications. Sorry but I am paying money, Im not going to say oh well I didn't order it but lets not hurt their feelings ( Which a lot of PC kids do around this area ) The pizza was a bit under average imo. Not worth the 15-16 dollars for a medium. The Hummus didn't really help any but was interesting. To much of a hassle to order from, long wait time, Expensive for what you get.

    Menu Part 1
    Michelle Z.

    Came in last night for dinner. Soooo good!! I had greek salad with chicken. Lots of chicken and the dressing was perfectly authentic. Super healthy, flavorful and light. My other half got a plate, a little meager on the veggies/salad, but the garlic sauce is TO DIE FOR!!!!! THIS is what garlic sauce should be! The best part is? There's a ton of variety! Really excited to go back... want to try the Nutella pizza, a Syrian or Fatoush salad or Tabouleh, the lamb everyone is raving about, anddddd the beef pepperoni pizza. P.S. The fries were amazing too, and i'm a fry-fanatic :)

    Chicken shwarma plate
    Nishat K.

    I really thought this was going to be a "hidden gem" as many claim it is. I went in knowing I wanted the chicken shwarma plate and had read recommendations from within the last 2 months. The chicken is not tender like someone said, but very dry. The only good thing on my plate was the fries *sigh*. They were crispy. The experience overall was underwhelming and frustrating. There was only one other person who appeared to be waiting for food and he and I both waited for at least 15-20 mins. That's a lot for a "plate" and "take out" place. There was only one person working and it was a hot day, but the person did next to nothing in terms of communicating. As I sit here with my food I'm also really nervous about the garlic creamy sauce thing on the side. It's slightly sour and I can't tell if that's sour cream or it's been out in the heat for a bit too long. Yikes! Won't be returning here again. Tons of other good food in the area.

    Syrian Saj Lamb Shawarma
    Rich U.

    [2.83/5] What do you do when your go-to like the Super 88 Market Food Court is packed and you just want a quick comforting bite of food? Naturally, one would browse the area for something similiar and just like that my cravings travelled thousands of miles from something Asian to Mediterranean within a split second. I wanted some slices of protein on a bed of rice. This is where Tarboosh came into play. With promising reviews and takeout options, this was the best option given the circumstances. My journey begins... Review #049 Restaurant Type: Casual Dining. Food (65%) Taste to price 2/5 Quality to price 2.5/5 Portion to price 3/5 Average = 2.5 Service (20%) Friendliness 3.5/5 Promptness 4/5 Average = 3.75 Cleanliness (15%) Bathroom n/a Dining area 3/5 Kitchen area 3/5 Average = 3 Overall Score = [F(.65)]+[S(.20)]+C(.15)] = [1.63]+[0.75]+[0.45] = 2.83 The Pluses... + The staff was nice. There were 2 guys behind the counter. The one that took my order seemed like a cool dude, like someone I'd hang out with. + OPEN KITCHEN. Customers can see everything going on. The only problem is that it's a double edged sword. You'll see what I mean when you read below. I admire their transparency though. + I liked the seasoning they used on their RICE which made it pretty delicious. + Their SALAD was fresh. Their tomato, pickles, and lettuce looked really good. Lots of color. The Negs... - I don't think I've ever been to a Sharwarma place without the presence of a ROTISSERIE. Most places have them out in the front for the customers to see what they're getting. At first, I was thinking they hid it in the back but standing there, I saw my server open the fridge behind the register and pulled some raw meat out. He then ran to the microwave to thaw it out (I'm guessing), and as the grill warmed up he threw it on there. At first, I didn't think it was mine but once he put it in the plate and handed it to me, you know I couldn't speculate any further :( - When most people order a Sharwarma Plate for dinner. Most expect layers of sliced meat on top of a bed of rice. When I got my order, I was surprised to see slices of a wrap placed on the side with rice and a few pieces of lettuce, and pickles/tomatoes slices. When I bit into the wrap, there was very little meat in there. Not what I expected especially at $14 plus tax. - PRICEY, PRICEY, PRICEY. I could get the same thing but with larger portions and equal quality at Garlic 'n Lemons for $12.50 and Azama Grill for $12. I'm sorry but what I got that day was not $14 worth of food. The Neutrals... o Not much here. In Conclusion... The reason I enjoy shawarma plates is because of the balance of macronutrients. I know I can get my fiber, carbs, and protein in one plate. At Tarboosh, I felt I was committing carbacide. I can only comment on the LAMB SHARWARMA, so I am hoping their other entrees are better. From the pictures alone the MIX GRILL, and some of their Syrian delicacies looks really good. I'd come back again but I'd have to say my journey was not worth the risk of getting my car getting towed at the 88 lot. #ChowYouLater **If you enjoyed my review and need help with the Boston area, follow or add me as a friend. I have tons of reviews like this.

    Linda E.

    So delicious! If you come here for the pizza please try other dishes! I tried the beef kofta because I love it and I wanted something meaty. Not to mention that it is served with some really good perfectly crispy french fries! They have all sorts of Mediterranean goodness that I want to try and keep on trying. I saw Mansaf on the menu and it looks pretty legit to me! Is it authentic? I dunno I'm Mexican, but who cares, it is down right tasty! The prices are reasonable and the service is friendly!

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    11 years ago

    It's literally the best chicken shawerma I ever had in US ! And the quantity is good as well.

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    11 years ago

    Friendly owners and good food. The most authentic kofta and shawerma I tasted in Boston so far

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    10 years ago

    Best best best manoosha in the world ! Enough zattar enough cheese enough salt, everything is spot on!

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    The food is great, but they are so fucking slow. So slow I can't bear watching them. Good for takeout only.

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    10 years ago

    The shawarma is pretty good. The owners are supernice and I love grape leaves. I'm not a fan of the pizzas though.

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    11 years ago

    Delicious mediterranean food from fresh and good quality ingredients. Great service, too

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    9 years ago

    Excellent food and service they even gave us complimentary dish foul and it was delicious! but I wish they had a bigger seating area

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    Great food, no frills, just good food. Owner is very nice and engages patrons. Shawarma is great and top notch!

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