Rami's

What's golden brown and crunchy on the outside, and soft and delicious on the inside? A made-to-order Rami's falafel of course! Missing their native food from Israel, Rami and Mirav Cohen decided to open up Rami's in 1990. Twenty years and an Apple iphone application later, all of the food served at Rami's continues to be Glatt Kosher. However, upon arrival you're sure to find lovers of...

Where to Sit: On busy nights, an open table is hard to come by. Take your food to go and dine alfresco on one of the sidewalk benches out front.

Know Before You Go: The restaurant lacks a liquor license, so the only beverages available are soft drinks. Try the Israeli fruit juices for a pleasant alternative to soda.

The family behind Rami's in Brookline got approval from the Board of Selectman to open a new restaurant right next door, aptly named The Place Next Door. It will be a kosher, vegetarian restaurant, taking over the former beauty supply shop at 326 Harvard Street.

Meat on a Stick Power Hour continues with a map of kebabs, the quintessential Middle Eastern meat on a stick — and a popular one at that. Fortunately there are several places across town that offer their version, from duck to lamb and everything in between.

The Scene
Popular with the plethora of students and young professionals who call the Coolidge Corner area home, Rami's is a community eatery where the friendly workers seem to know every other patron by name. With a bright,… Read More

According to fans, "the best falafel this side of Tel Aviv" may be found at this "reasonably priced" kosher Israeli in Brookline, where the shawarma, hummus and such are also "excellent"; many "grab and run" from the "friendly" counter staff, since "you have to clean up after yourself" and the few "tiny" "tables fill up fast."

Rami's is Glatt Kosher, under the supervision of KVH, Chabad Rabaanim (the Kashruth Commission). There has been a consistent menu for the 18 years that it has been open. Their menu ranges from a variety of authentic Israeli/Middle Eastern foods such as falafel (perfectly sized golden crispy chickpea balls), shawarma (turkey on a spit, cut to a thin crisp), bourekas (puff pastries with various...