Koshari Mama
Egyptian restaurant · Somerville ·
Vegan Egyptian street food with koshari, mushroom shawarma
Vegan Egyptian street food with koshari, mushroom shawarma
"Vegan Egyptian restaurant Koshari Mama is a graduate of Somerville’s Bow Market, now open in its own space just a little bit outside of Union Square. The restaurant features its namesake dish, koshari, which layers rice, lentils, pasta, and chickpeas with deep-fried onions and a variety of sauces, like the spicy tomato and garlic sauce shatta. You’ll also find treats like mushroom shawarma, a spinach and split pea stew, and moussaka, plus beer and wine." - Nathan Tavares
"The vegan Egyptian pop-up moved into a permanent full-service space in November, expanding its menu to include new dishes, desserts, beer, and wine, with online ordering available for takeout." - Rachel Leah Blumenthal
"A fully vegan, koshari-focused operation run by mother-and-daughter Sahar Ahmed and Dina Fahim, this restaurant grew from a launch at Mill No. 5 in Lowell and a long Bow Market pop-up (since late 2019) into a permanent Somerville location. The menu centers on the Egyptian staple koshari (a mix of rice, lentils, pasta, and more) and at Bow Market also included playful items like a roasted eggplant sub and a spicy “chicken” sandwich made from cauliflower with creamy garlic sauce; the permanent 585 Somerville Ave. space will allow the team to expand with more Egyptian dishes and their own twists. The owners emphasize offering delicious, nutritious food for groups and newcomers alike; takeout and delivery are rolling out first with a full opening planned for November." - Rachel Leah Blumenthal
"A vegan Egyptian restaurant specializing in koshari that is moving from a market residency into a permanent Somerville storefront to expand its menu with more Egyptian dishes (with creative twists), aiming for an October opening and a grand celebration in November." - Rachel Leah Blumenthal
"A vegan Egyptian restaurant that is moving into its own space at 585 Somerville Ave., Koshari Mama is the current host of some of Bayle’s pop-ups and will yield its Bow Market storefront to Shirley; Bayle praises them, saying their “food is awesome and they are incredibly kind.” Leading up to Shirley’s opening, Bayle will continue to serve a small vegan menu out of the Koshari Mama space on Tuesdays, featuring dishes like potato flatbreads with red lentil dip and tabbouleh with watermelon and herbs." - Rachel Leah Blumenthal