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This no-frills, cash-only counter-serve institution dishes out Middle Eastern staples.
25 Central Square, Cambridge, MA 02139

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Reviews — 8

James Hobin
at 2024 Jan 06
James Hobin
at 2024 Jan 06
Love this place! Their garlic sauce is especially the bomb. Very thoughtful and caring with accommodating food intolerances, even with a large group order. Hope they're back soon!
Noah Flater
at 2023 Oct 04
Noah Flater
at 2023 Oct 04
My lamb and beef pita and my partner's falafel pita were both delicious. The owner was extremely kind, offering us soup while we waited for our food and chatting with us until it was ready. Great food and great service-- I can't wait to go back!
Kareem El-Sisi
at 2023 Sep 16
Kareem El-Sisi
at 2023 Sep 16
Anyone who’s gives this place anything above a 3 star review was definitely drinking at one of the bars nearby. Ironic how this place is halal but is mostly (and should only be) consumed by drunk people.

The lamb is mediocre, the sandwiches come out cold, the staff is somewhat lost about their products, and the food is definitely on the pricier side and considered expensive for what you’re getting.

It’s a 3 star instead of a 2 only because if this was the only option available (sometimes it is when it’s super late), I wouldn’t be opposed to going.
Mich
at 2023 Sep 10
Mich
at 2023 Sep 10
Party of 2 sep2033:
The place is small most seating is outside. Had a friendly experience with service. The food was pretty standard and crispy hues, the pita bread was nice and warm would of liked some feta cheese but thats just a preference. They had a nice selection of Indian pastries, drinks like mango lassi which is my favorite. Anywho the food had many textures with hummus and veggie options.
Michael Moussa
at 2023 Sep 05
Michael Moussa
at 2023 Sep 05
We ordered 2 falafel sandwiches, expecting them to be at least warm, but they arrived freezing cold. When we brought this to their attention, they didn't make an effort to help and instead gave us the last two from the same batch sitting in a basket, without offering to make fresh ones. I'm not sure how much they pay people to leave positive reviews, but this place deserves a 0-star rating, though I can only give it one star. The food was terrible, and the customer service was equally bad. We won't be returning, and I advise others not to waste their time and money here; it's overpriced. One star reviews in the recent and increasing.
Genevra Applegate
at 2023 Feb 12
Genevra Applegate
at 2023 Feb 12
"Expensive, gross-tasting food prepared in unsanitary conditions"

I'd heard mostly good things about Aleppo Palace's shwarma, but the dinner I purchased tonight was inedible! Chickpea salad/balela was BATHED IN RAW ONION (see pics) and vinegar; chicken was pink inside and had an odd texture/smell to it, despite its overall bland flavor; gagged on hummus so acidic that it smelled and tasted rancid; the last straw for me was when I spat out a short, dark human hair from a bite of the lentil rice! (Nasty!) Took a couple pictures for this review and threw everything away, it was so gross.

Also, regarding sanitation: Didn't touch the pita bread I was given since it was handled "raw" by a GLOVELESS cashier who alternated osculating money/cards at the register with touching food -- no, he did not wash or sanitize his hands first. (EW!) Ample kitchen staff did not wear masks or hair restraints of any kind such as a hat, hairnet, or bandana; nor did they ask patrons to wait outside despite a group of 12+ bar-flies entering all at once into the small waiting area (3' x 4'-ish) at "bodies touching" proximity. Seemed like the perfect breeding ground for foodborne illness and COVID/flu...

...Needless to say, I am disappointed and disgusted by this experience, all around. NEVER AGAIN!
Mona Jalal
at 2021 Dec 03
Mona Jalal
at 2021 Dec 03
This place has extremely delicious falafel pita 🥙 sandwiches. When I pass by this store I love to even smell the falafel sandwich. The staff are very nice and helpful. I also have had lamb and beef pita sandwich here and it was good too. They have also a bunch of bakery options available in the storefront. The orders get ready very fast. This place has no dine-in but is located very conveniently in central Sq.

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