Egyptian all-vegan street food with a twist. Koshari, one of Egypt’s national dishes, is the main offering. It is a hearty dish composed of rice, lentils, chickpeas & pasta, topped with a spicy tomato sauce and fried onions. Offers six different sauce options with different spice levels. Additional items include eggplant bowls, seasonal specials, and side dishes. Relocated from 1 Bow Market Way. Open Wed-Sat 11:00am-10:00pm, Sun 11:00am-8:00pm.
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585 Somerville Ave, Somerville, Massachusetts, USA, 02143
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Last update on 16 Jan 2024 by geometric-noise
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57 Reviews
First Review by 770veg
j3001
Points +79
Excellent! - Edit
Egyptian street food. What's not to like!
Read moreAs I recalled, this is owned by a mother and daughter whose (mother/grandmother) inspired the recipes from her home country.
Wonderful felafel and many other options.
Anxious to go back and try many more of the wide variety of dishes they have available.
Pros: Delicious food, Uncommon fare you won't find elsewhere in the area, Home cooking street food at its best
Cons: Nothing to dislike!
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DonnaCicc
Points +168
Terrific all-vegan restaurant - Edit
We’ve never had Egyptian food before and we absolutely loved our dinner at Koshari. The tabbouleh and baba ganoush appetizers were great. We both had the Koshari for dinner - really delicious and very generous portions. If you go, save room for dessert because both the Bread Pudding and Mango Mousse (which was a special) were excellent.
Read moreMy one small complaint is that we felt rushed by the staff. We had barely had any of our appetizers when our entrees came out.
Pros: Interesting & delicious food , Friendly staff, Great desserts
Cons: Very busy restaurant , Felt rushed
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KathrinLizKru
Points +800
Great restaurant 😀 - Edit
We really wanted to eat at this restaurant during our stay in Boston and it was worth it! The food was super tasty and filling. We had lentil soup and cucumber mint dip with pita as starters and koshari and mushroom shawarma as main courses. We took half of the koshari home with us and are looking forward to the rest the next day. The medium hot sauce was pleasantly spicy. The atmosphere was very pleasant and relaxed and the team very friendly, courteous and easy-going. I can highly recommend the restaurant.
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Norcal2017
Points +428
Great late lunch after hike - Edit
Cute establishment. Great friendly service. Wonderful meal. I had the Muhammura - great pita bread toasted and tasty dip. Koshari for lunch with medium spice. Sauces come on the side so you can control the heat. Wonderful presentation, good lunch portion, tasty flavors with medium heat. Ingredients well done and nice combination, never have had Egyptian food before.
Read moreGot the chocolate cake to go, assuming it will be fantastic.
Never imagined an establishment like this in Somerville, only able to visit when I come back from West Coast.
Updated from previous review on 2024-05-15
Pros: Service, Food tied with service, Dinner in decor
Cons: 3000 miles from my home
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EatMorePlantz
Points +669
Unique cuisine with large portions - Edit
The koshari is very delicious and I highly recommend. It is a massive serving so don't let the $20 price freak you out. Also got the cauliflower special as an app which was also amazing. Staff is super friendly. 10/10 experience.
Read morePros: Everything is vegan, Large portions, Friendly staff
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jrdelisi
Points +351
Love this place! - Edit
Amazing all vegan food, friendly service. Everything we had was excellent. Do not miss this place!
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LucciSilva
Points +32
OMG - Edit
The most delicious food ever. My hubby and I went in a romantic dinner and got the Egyptian 'meat' balls and the baby okra stew they both were amazing!!!!! But the deserts were the best ever! We had the Om Ali and Konafa pair with the Sahlab and both deserts were extremely good. The only thing is that the size of the portions are small. Hummus was a tiny portion so be aware that it will be a fancy $$$ BUT extremely yummy dinner! ( If you are sharing deserts be careful it's soooo delicious that your partner may steal your portion like my husband did :/)
Read moreNote: if you come at peak times make sure you have a reservation :)
Updated from previous review on 2024-02-17
Pros: Taste , Service , Desserts
Cons: Small portions, Pricey , Small venue but great for dates or small groups
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JohnTyson
Points +18
Mr - Edit
Delicious! How wonderful to discover a new cuisine in such a sweet place.
Read moreWe’re going to be regulars here.
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amymisha
Points +104
Amazing - Edit
Love it! I ordered the falafel which was savory and just perfectly cooked. The falafel plate came with hummus, tahini, and some amazing green dressing. I also got some muhammara dip and it is SO GOOD. This will definitely be a must visit every time I come into town. #Veganuary
Read morePros: Great flavors, Well cooked, Reasonably priced
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RamprasadRao
Points +44
Fantastic Vegan Food - Edit
We had the lentil soup, the eggplant fries and the Koshari. It was amazing. Excellent service. Will be back for more.
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mdm1
Points +26
great food - Edit
great good, cozy little place, very friendly, reasonable prices
Read morePros: Food is really good , Location, Friendly
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CatieAnderson
Points +478
Amazing! Must come here! - Edit
Come with friends so you can get more dishes and share them!
Read moreGet the sahlab drink!
Updated from previous review on 2023-12-15
Pros: Very friendly staff, Great atmosphere, Lots of pita for the table
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KaitlinRuggiero
Points +127
possibly the best food i’ve ever had - Edit
i’ve never had egyptian food before, and i was definitely NOT disappointed. my fiancé and i split everything. we got the eggplant fries and the muhammara to start. the aioli that came with the eggplant was delicious! so flavorful. the bread that it came with was really good with the muhammara, which was similar to a roasted red pepper hummus.
Read morefor mains we split the koshari and the torli. i LOVE all the individual ingredients in the koshari, and together they were incredible. we ordered it with medium spice. the torli had wonderful flavors.
for dessert we got the om ali which was so warm and flavorful.
not food related, the owner of the restaurant was walking around checking in on everyone, and she was so sweet!
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benjix21
Points +429
Delightful experience - Edit
My first Koshari experience and it was delightful.
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studentcareer
Points +64
Everything excellent!! - Edit
Wife and I split the Kofta and The Egyptian. Great flavors and very filling. The hostess was super sweet and helpful!
Read morePublic parking across the street!
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Gimmeedaball
Points +37
All Around Amazing - Edit
We had our first visit this week and we’re already planning our next! Delicious, flavorful, lovingly prepared food in a super cozy, friendly and welcoming space. What more could you ask for? We had two their special appetizers and their signature dish, koshari. Light but incredibly filling and the rice came molded into a pyramid shape adding fun to the feast! Finished it all up with a piece of lightly sweetened almond cake. Wow, just wow. In a town struggling to get truly amazing vegan food right, you can’t miss with Koshari Mama.❤️
Read morePros: Fantastic cruelty free food, Friendly vibe, Authentic, ethnic cuisine
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elvisw
Points +28
One of a kind - Edit
Easily my favorite restaurant in the Boston area.
Read moreAmazing food and great vibes. Truly a one of a kind restaurant and always a wonderful meal. The Koshari is great (of course) but the mushroom shawerma is my go-to. If possible, come with friends and share a mezze platter. The muhammara is too good!
Updated from previous review on 2023-10-13
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DavidBrewster
Points +250
Great Egyptian Food! - Edit
The food and atmosphere are great!
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AshleyKolodziej
Points +78
SO GOOD - Edit
Just got the 8oz Koshari bowl and a side of baba ganoush and I was stuffed after the bowl. A 16oz bowl is definitely two very solid meals and only $11. I wasn’t sure what to expect based on the description of the Koshari, but it’s seriously so flavorful. I used all the sauce and I think I’ve ascended to garlic heaven. Folks don’t lie, this place is a steal. The only downside is it’s not closer to me so I can go all the time now that I know how good it is. 🥲
Read morePros: All vegan, Incredibly flavorful food
Cons: Delivery ordering website is terrible, Didn’t get the beers we ordered
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D&AStone
Points +73
Top 5 Best Meals - Edit
The food was incredible and unique. The atmosphere and service was also outstanding. Seriously top 5 vegan meals I've ever had. The koshari and the mezza platter (red pepper one, creamy dill one and fava bean falafel) were phenomenal. 10/10. Will travel back to Boston to eat here again.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-10-05
Pros: Flavors, Portions, People/Service
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lganders
Points +79
Yummy! - Edit
Cute little restaurant, I loved the atmosphere. Will definitely go back!
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kale_and_trail
Points +273
Delicious, varied, awesome! - Edit
My partner and I got two entrees and two small plates, which were all delicious and a ton of food! Everything was flavorful and really tasty. There are a lot of gluten free options, and the service was friendly and helpful.
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arie1951
Points +21
Surprise in Somerville - Edit
Great food, great service, vegan, and clean.
Read morePros: Egyptian felafel is delicious
Cons: Nothing to not like.
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jjespitz
Points +63
Delicious, fully vegan - Edit
I loved the koshari, falafels, babaganoush, eggplant bowl, and backlava . So delicious! Not sure why I didn’t know about this place sooner.
Read morePros: Delicious, Fully vegan
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sarah516
Points +54
my all time favorite place - Edit
we go to koshari at least once a week and never get tired of the food. the owner is so so sweet and we've formed a bond with her and the staff. absolutely no complaints
Read morePros: everything is delicious, everyone is super friendly, huge portions = leftovers!
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E1yza
Points +226
Always amazing - Edit
Every time i come i order the mushroom shawerma sub. Even my friends who don’t like mushrooms order this sub. The sauce is delicious, mini carmelized onions, mushrooms, basically everything. And i always get the sahleb tea, it’s similar to chai, but has like a rice pudding in the tea. The rice pudding dessert is also good but i wish it was heated up.
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JacksonJackson
Points +52
Egyptian Vegan - Edit
The appetizer was excellent. The mushroom shawarma was pretty good. I would definitely go back. Service was excellent.
Read morePros: Everything is vegan , Service
Cons: Parking , Evening: make a reservation
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