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Koshari Mama operates from a premise that is both personal and quietly radical: that Egyptian street food, built generation by generation on lentils, rice, pasta, and spice, is vegan by nature rather than by compromise.
4.6/5 · 544 Google reviews
Koshari Mama operates from a premise that is both personal and quietly radical: that Egyptian street food, built generation by generation on lentils, rice, pasta, and spice, is vegan by nature rather than by compromise.
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Koshari Mama is an easy yes in Somerville when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Koshari and Muhammara also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.6/5 Google rating across 544 Google reviews.
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Koshari Mama is a Vegan restaurant located in Somerville, Boston. Koshari Mama operates from a premise that is both personal and quietly radical: that Egyptian street food, built generation by generation on lentils, rice, pasta, and spice, is vegan by nature rather than by compromise.
Koshari Mama is best for date night. Koshari Mama is an easy yes in Somerville when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Koshari and Muhammara also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.6/5 Google rating across 544 Google reviews.
Koshari Mama is in the Moderate spend price range ($$). Google rating: 4.6/5 from 544 reviews
Start with Koshari, Muhammara and Mushroom Shawarma. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Koshari Mama holds a 4.6/5 Google rating from 544 reviews. Koshari Mama is an easy yes in Somerville when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Koshari and Muhammara also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.6/5 Google rating across 544 Google reviews.
Koshari Mama is located at 585 Somerville Ave, Somerville, MA 02143, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Yes — Koshari Mama is tagged for date night dining. Koshari Mama is an easy yes in Somerville when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Koshari and Muhammara also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.6/5 Google rating across 544 Google reviews.
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