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Balaboosta

(Now Closed)

Mediterranean Restaurant and Israeli Restaurant$$$$

NoLita, New York

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Trae FApril 13, 2018
The cauliflower and lamb burger are great. Everything is so flavorful. Too bad the place is closing at the end of May :-(
EdJanuary 28, 2017
Excellent service Great stuffed French toast and shakshuka
Roger SchonfeldDecember 16, 2014
Great appetizers include hummus and cauliflower. Steak was spicy, well prepared and delicious.
Chiana CoronisOctober 31, 2013
Amazing ceviche - all food incredible and wow service. One of the best places to eat in New York
Carolina PereiaFebruary 10, 2013
Don't forget to get the cauliflower as an appetizer!!! The food is amazing!!! And the chocolate mousse hummmm delicious :)
Emma CramerApril 26, 2015
This place is Taim's fancy older sister. The schnitzel was delicious. Also loved the flavored iced tea.
Bin YangDecember 23, 2011
Get the Boneless Natural Half Chicken. It's so tender, juicy, and amazingly flavorful. Oh, save space for those great desserts
Avin NarasimhanApril 4, 2015
Have only been for brunch. Love this place. The lamb burger is ridiculously good.
Tuhin KumarAugust 7, 2015
We had the fried olives, the fish from entree and Lamburger. All really good.
Maria B. PeroniDecember 15, 2017
Amazing burrata!!! Delicious lamburger!!!!
EaterJanuary 5, 2011
Delicious, fresh, Mediterranean fare in a homey setting at an affordable price. What more could you want? [Eater 38 Member] Read more
Nate FolkertDecember 4, 2016
chicken schnitzel sandwich with potato chips
Mimi WAugust 3, 2014
Delicious chicken and steak. The fried olives were pretty good. A bit too noisy and cramped for a romantic date.
Mike ChauMarch 21, 2013
Try the Lamb Brisket Pasta - Lemon cardamom pappardelle, Lima beans, sundried tomatoes and spicy almonds
LorenJuly 27, 2015
Delicious mediterranean brunch. Get the shakshouka, of course.
Julius TarngSeptember 12, 2015
This place is really solid. All of their appetizers were amazing
Marc ZinamanAugust 30, 2013
Best cauliflower dish I have ever tasted. Also the "knafe" for dessert is heaven!
Penny HardmanOctober 13, 2010
Whatever you get, order some couscous on the side if your meal doesn't include it. Also, the amazing pita bread is baked to order, so extra may take a minute.
Mischa LumiereMay 21, 2015
Tasty brunch! The cabbage salad is to die for. Order two!
Stacey HerronDecember 30, 2010
If you are a vegetarian at lunch, the cabbage salad is delicious. Much more exciting than it sounds: zingy taste, crunchy texture additions and super fresh!
Sven LenaertsJanuary 14, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Solid place. Everything is great, I personally really like the lamb burger.
Henrik OscarssonMarch 24, 2013
A great lebanese place, mostly vegetarian food, which is a good thing. Bring your date.
nymagDecember 26, 2010
There’s more than just falafel at Einat Admony’s charming Nolita spot, says Adam Platt, who chose it as one his best new restaurants in Where to Eat 2011! Read more
dawn.in.newyorkMarch 15, 2015
Shakshouka is the best one on brunch menu.
Natalia BakerOctober 14, 2014
Middle Eastern food. Really yummy food and great atmosphere even on a Tuesday night.
Emily KaneFebruary 1, 2018
Ask for an order of the flawless fried olives to start.
Summer IzkovichNovember 13, 2014
Israeli dishes with Mediterranean touches; hummus or grilled eggplant crostini
HolidayJanuary 5, 2015
Delighted with the fried olives and crispy cauliflower. Great staff!
Wendy QiuMarch 31, 2015
The lamb burger is hearty and flavorful ... Shashuka is great too
Leo KimJuly 29, 2015
Good sit down lunch spot for groups. Lamb burger was deeeeeeelicious.
Spencer FryMarch 11, 2013
Loved the fried olives and cauliflower. The pita/hummus is good, but filling. You can skip it.
SandyJuly 26, 2011
Love thus place the food is spot on. Order the crispy cauliflower & the carrot purée pizza love love love!
Naveed SheikhJanuary 20, 2016
The skirt steak was excellent. However be aware that portions are generally small for the amount you pay.
BrianJune 12, 2016
The grilled octopus and brick chicken are amazing!
Stephane WenricFebruary 16, 2018
The hummus starter is huge, big enough to share.
Josh MateoMarch 4, 2015
The steak sandwich is perfect, the meat just falls right off.
ClaytonNovember 29, 2011
Been here 10+ times
The daily ceviche service is reliable, creative and fun. For example, here's one of fluke, strawberry and fennel!
Maikel BootJuly 9, 2017
Marvellous food and atmosphere
The Nouveau Classical ProjectFebruary 10, 2013
Get the braised short rib hash for brunch. Absolutely delicious and satisfying!
David 🎉 LasterApril 28, 2012
Nice atmosphere and deliciously garlicly hummus. Try the berry crembrulee for dessert (3 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
lanamaniacJuly 26, 2015
The drinks are great! Get the ones names after girls :)
Geoffroy BablonMarch 19, 2014
Great for both lunch and dinner. Make a reservation, this place fills up fast.
nymagJuly 12, 2010
Is 2010 the year of the meatball? We picked our 9 favorites in the new Cheap Eats issue, including the grass-fed beef ones coated in falafel, served here. Read more
Gansevoort Hotel GroupApril 8, 2011
Why have you not been here yet?! Get the crispy cauliflower, the artichoke and chestnut soup, the half "under a brick chicken" and the lamb chops!
Amy CaoJanuary 6, 2012
Try the knafeh - Middle Eastern cheesecake with Persian cotton candy & pistachio ice cream. Booyah.
planetingMarch 29, 2014
Grilled Merguez Sandwich, Shakshouka, Lamburger, Fried Olives
Sarah NelsonMarch 2, 2012
Perfectly executed, simple dishes with Mediterranean bent. Cauliflower, brick chicken are must haves...
lg menezesOctober 9, 2017
Can't go wrong with the Lamburguer! Amazing!
Sabrina MajeedSeptember 8, 2015
Burrata and cherry tomatoes were heavenly 🍅
Justin PulitzerJuly 13, 2013
Try the Israeli Street Fair. Really good.

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