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Ashur Restaurant

Halal restaurant · Roxbury ·

Ashur Restaurant

Halal restaurant · Roxbury ·
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A Roxbury stalwart near the Islamic Society of Boston Cultural Center, Ashur serves generous Somali and North African plates—think cumin-braised lamb and fragrant rice—with spiced Somali chai. Recognized by Boston Magazine and highlighted by Eater Boston, it’s beloved for value and hospitality.

https://www.bostonmagazine.com/best-of-boston-archive/award/neighborhood-restaurant-roxbury/
Halal Food in Boston (2025)

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Halal Somali, North African, and Middle Eastern fare

lamb shank
huge portions
chicken biryani
somali chai
goat
lamb biryani
friendly service
delicious food
Google Rating
4.4 (420)
Yelp Rating
4.1
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291 Roxbury St, Roxbury, MA 02119 Get directions

$10–20

Order delivery
See Menu
Restroom
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for groups
Good for solo dining
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Information

Halal Somali, North African, and Middle Eastern fare

lamb shank
huge portions
chicken biryani
somali chai
goat
lamb biryani
friendly service
delicious food
Google Rating
4.4 (420)
Yelp Rating
4.1
Featured in Eater
Featured in

291 Roxbury St, Roxbury, MA 02119 Get directions

$10–20

Order delivery
See Menu
Restroom
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for groups
Good for solo dining
Ashur Restaurant by null
Ashur Restaurant by Korsha Wilson/Eater
Ashur Restaurant by Korsha Wilson/Eater Boston
Ashur Restaurant by Korsha Wilson/Eater Boston
Ashur Restaurant by null
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