Bab Al-Yemen – Middle Eastern
Bab Al-Yemen transports guests to the heart of the Arabian Peninsula, where the air is thick with the scent of toasted spices and the warm, inviting hum of communal dining. Velvety swirls of labnah and smoky mutabal share the table with golden, crisp samboosas and savory shredded meats, creating a vibrant tapestry of flavors meant to be scooped up with fresh bread. This soulful space celebrates the rich heritage of Yemeni hospitality, offering a sensory journey through traditional recipes that feel both ancient and deeply comforting.
02215 https://babalyemenboston.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Bab Al-Yemen
Dairy-Free at Bab Al-Yemen
Bab Al-Yemen in Alborea has 21 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Veggie Samboosa, Grape Leaves and Fattah Mooz. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Bab Al-Yemen
Bab Al-Yemen in Alborea has 7 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Veggie Samboosa, Garden Salad and Walnut Baklawa. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Bab Al-Yemen
Bab Al-Yemen in Alborea has 31 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Arykah Fattah, Veggie Samboosa and Yogurt & Garlic Dip. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Bab Al-Yemen
Bab Al-Yemen in Alborea has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seltzer Water / Perrier and Yogurt Drink (Ayran). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Bab Al-Yemen
Bab Al-Yemen in Alborea has 6 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Veggie Samboosa, Zabadi Salad and Chicken Vegetable Stew. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Bab Al-Yemen
Bab Al-Yemen in Alborea has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Garden Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Bab Al-Yemen
Bab Al-Yemen in Alborea has 18 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Veggie Samboosa, Grape Leaves and Veggie Stew (Mushakal Khothar). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Bab Al-Yemen
Bab Al-Yemen in Alborea has 31 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Arykah Fattah, Veggie Samboosa and Yogurt & Garlic Dip. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Bab Al-Yemen
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chickpea Salad | 23.9 g | 28.5 g |
| Falafel | 36.4 g | 23.7 g |
| Hummus | 30.9 g | 20.5 g |
| Tabouleh Salad | 92 g | 17.1 g |
| Yemeni Cocktail | 96 g | 16.2 g |
| Veggie Samboosa | 16 g | 6.8 g |
| Zabadi Salad | 20.9 g | 4.7 g |
| Chicken Vegetable Stew | 10.9 g | 4.4 g |
| Rice | 44 g | 4.3 g |
| Chocolate Baklawa | 36 g | 3.9 g |
| Garden Salad | 11.6 g | 3.2 g |
| Yogurt & Garlic Dip | 15.7 g | 3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the delicious food and generous portions, frequently highlighting the relaxed vibe that creates a truly memorable dining experience. Celebrated for its attentive service, guests praise the knowledgeable and courteous staff who ensure every visit is seamless and welcoming. Reviewers highlight the high-quality menu items and comfortable atmosphere, noting that the combination of great flavors and a professional team makes it a top choice for a return visit.
Menu
Appetizers
- Yogurt & Garlic Dip - $11.94: Yogurt, cucumber and garlic dip served with pita Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Labnah - $16.74: Thick creamy strained yogurt served with pita Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hummus with Shredded Chicken - $26.34: Creamy hummus topped with shredded chicken Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hummus with Shredded Lamb - $26.34: Creamy hummus topped with shredded lamb Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grape Leaves - $11.94: Tender grape leaves stuffed with seasoned rice and herbs Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hummus - $16.74: Chickpeas blended with tahini, lemon and olive oil. Served with bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Foul Al-Shams - $17.94: Fava bean purée with sun-dried tomatoes. Served with bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Mutabal - $16.74: Smoky eggplant purée with tahini and garlic Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meat Samboosa - $16.74: Crispy pastries filled with spiced ground beef (4 pcs) Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Samboosa - $16.74: Crispy pastries filled with vegetables and spices (4 pcs) Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel - $16.74: Herbed chickpea patties, crispy outside and tender inside Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Lamb Dishes
- Lamb Mandi - $37.14: Slow-cooked lamb served over basmati rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Haneeth - $37.14: Slow oven-cooked lamb with Yemeni spices over rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Fahsah - $35.94: Shredded lamb stew, bubbling hot with fresh bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb with Spicy Rice - $38.34: Lamb mixed with spicy tomato rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Maz-Moom - $37.14: Tender lamb slow cooked for hours in a traditional clay pot Available at: dinner, lunch
Chicken Dishes
- Chicken with Spicy Rice - $29.94: Half mandi chicken mixed with spicy tomato rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mathbi Chicken - $29.94: Half chicken grilled to order with house spices Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Mandi - $29.94: Slow oven-cooked chicken served over basmati rice Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Vegetable Stew - $29.94: Shredded chicken stew with vegetables and spices Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Vegetarian Selection
- Veggie Stew (Mushakal Khothar) - $23.94: Vegetable stew served with tanoor bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel over Rice - $25.14: Gluten-free falafel served over rice with salad and hummus Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Tabouleh Salad - $12.99: Fresh parsley salad mixed with tomatoes, bulgur, lemon, and olive oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Beans Salad - $12.99: Black beans tossed with fresh vegetables, herbs, and a light citrus dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garden Salad - $12.99: Crisp lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and carrots served with a house vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chickpea Salad - $12.99: Chickpeas mixed with herbs, tomatoes, cucumbers, and lemon dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Sahawek - $2.5: Yemeni chili-tomato sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free
- Rice - $9.54: Smoked basmati rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Rice - $9.54: Turmeric basmati smoked rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Zabadi Salad - $6.99: Creamy yogurt with diced cucumber Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tanoor Bread - $5.94: Housemade clay-oven bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Marak Lamb Broth - $2.38: Warm lamb broth Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Arykah Fattah - $18.99: Shredded bread with dates, honey, cream and cheddar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Fattah Mooz - $16.99: Shredded bread with cooked banana and honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic
- Walnut Baklawa - $8.99: Traditional walnut baklawa Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic
- Chocolate Baklawa - $9.99: Baklawa layered with chocolate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Maasoob - $17.99: Shredded bread with banana, honey, and cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast
- Tulumba - $7.99: Crispy golden fried dough soaked in light sweet syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Adani Tea - $4.5: Traditional Yemeni milk tea Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Mint Tea - $3.5: Black tea with fresh mint
- Fresh Lemonade - $6.99: Freshly made lemonade
- Yemeni Cocktail - $8.99: Mix of mango, pineapple, dates, strawberry, milk and vimto Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber
- Strawberry Lemonade - $7.99: Lemonade blended with strawberries
- Mango Juice - $6.99: Cold mango juice Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Can of Soda - $2.5: Coke, Diet Coke, Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Sprite Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Yogurt Drink (Ayran) - $5.99: Chilled savory yogurt drink Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC
- Seltzer Water / Perrier - $3.5: Sparkling mineral water Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Bab Al-Yemen
- Is Bab Al-Yemen dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Bab Al-Yemen has 21 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Veggie Samboosa, Grape Leaves and Fattah Mooz.
- What can I eat at Bab Al-Yemen on a dairy-free diet?
- Veggie Samboosa, Grape Leaves and Fattah Mooz carry the dairy-free tag, out of 21 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Bab Al-Yemen have vegan options?
- Yes. 18 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Veggie Samboosa and Grape Leaves.
- Is Bab Al-Yemen gluten-free?
- 7 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Bab Al-Yemen?
- Chickpea Salad, at roughly 28.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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