Habibis Hookah - Allston

First and foremost I would definitely say the customer service is amazing. It didn't take long before my friends and I were greeted seated. The parking around the area is decent but they do not have dedicated parking so prepare for street parking. The servers frequently check up on you and always have a smile on their face. We order Tea and they did not let our cups go empty for long big kudos to them. I didn't not buy Hookah because I don't smoke but I did buy food! I've tried their Baklava, Arabic coffee, Hummus, Mint Tea and their Mixed Shawarma Platter. The food that I had eaten was small in portion I ordered a lot but was not nearly full. Typically Platters are made to share, but honestly I could have eaten 4 platters on my own and not even have felt half full the way the portion sizes are. The Arabic Coffee was in an extremely small cup 1/4 of your palm size and was not worth the $6 to get it, not only the coffee but these choices were some of the most expensive on the menu. The bread to hummus ratios was pretty scarce! Their Mint Tea tho was my absolute favorite, I drank so many cups, I would comeback for the tea alone. Aside from the food the themes, art, and structure of the restaurant is unique. They have round couches, unique Calligraphy, and beautiful lighting throughout the establishment. As someone who is foreign, it gives a feel of home, and I truly enjoyed scenery the most.

The hookah is both expensive and of poor quality. As for the food, we ordered the Chicken Shawarma Platter at HABIBIS, and believe me, it was the worst platter I've had in Boston. The chicken was dry, and the rice was difficult to chew, likely stale. This was a terrible experience for us. To make matters worse, they added a $25 tip without informing us or giving a heads up. Please avoid this place! Restaurant stated, they would charge 5% for 5 or more people. This clearly shows their motive to deceive customers like us. We were a group of 4, not 5. As mentioned before, this establishment doesn't prioritize customer care. Therefore, I strongly advise everyone to avoid this place!

This place is amazing, beautiful vibes, delicious food, perfect, Middle East pastry, best arabic music and great band. The service is great, and very nice people. The owner is inspiring and welcoming.

This place is located in a perfect spot which goes into the basement and watch out for street parking. (I was here on a Saturday evening and we had to park a couple of blocks away). The hookah was served perfect as the pots were rigid and lasted for about more than hour without any trouble. They have an unlimited refill house tea that goes perfectly well. I enjoyed the music and ambience of the place which gives you a perfect Middle East experience.

Great hookah and it's not too expensive as well. They give you tea. I definitely wish they had some drinks but I don't think they have a problem with you bringing your own in. As well, they have a decent amount of food but they definitely need to work on keeping their bathrooms clean.