Pasha Turkish Cuisine

This place is great. We went in not knowing much about Turkish food, but the menu was descriptive and the server was very kind, patient, and helpful. The cold appetizer platter was amazing. You've got to try the hummus - it was the best I'd ever had. The resturant was clean. The music and decorations added a good atmosphere without being to loud. There was a cute little shop as well that we would have checked out if we weren't on a schedule. We had too much fun trying all the food! Definitely will be going back.

We had the Iskender kabab, Lamb pizza, Doner and stuffed Eggplant . All the foods were delicious, well cooked and tasty. The lamb pizza had crispy crust and the flavors mixed perfectly together. The Iskender kabob was amazing. It had an amazing marinade and tasted awesome with the salad. Highly recommended Turkish cuisine!

We thoroughly enjoyed our meal at Pasha tonight. We ordered the stuffed eggplant and Pasha's kabob. Both were absolutely delicious. And the dessert (kunefe) was beyond scrumptious! Our server was friendly and attentive. No complaints! We walked out full and happy.

We had the Lamb kabob,Lamb pizza and the marshmallow blossom tea. The pizza wasn’t what I expected but it was delicious. It had crispy crust and the flavors mixed perfectly together. The Lamb kabob was amazing. It had an amazing marinade and tasted awesome with the salad. (The kabob came with two sides of choice) The tea was the perfect choice for me, you could still taste the flower without any sugar and would go well with anything that you ate there (in my opinion). The server was kinda busy it looked like he was the only one working in the front but when he checked on us he was polite and nice. Would definitely recommend to go here :)

It was my first time trying Turkish food and I was not disappointed. The flavor of everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. I had the lamb pizza, the hummus, and one the best desserts I’ve ever had. What a tasty and delicious experience. Love the little bazaar in the back full of snacks. Will definitely be coming back.

Haven’t seen so many options to pick from a menu!!!! Kunafe topped it all ❤️ Ottoman tea, veg mousakka, Grilled chicken are a must try. Impressed with the tea brewing experience. Good that they have so many vegan options as well. Not lesser to say about the taste but expected the portions to be more though.

Tastes so good! I love the chicken in the Mixed kabab.

The food here is super authentic and I love the service they provided. I think their chicken is epic and one should really try the chicken shawarma. Also the starters are a MUST. NOTE: the restaurant also has a small sweets’ shop inside, suggested to be checked out. Space inside the restaurant is limited. Overall it’s recommended!

Arlington is just so cute. Pasha is an adorable, stylish little place that for some reason just feels very...warm? I can't put my finger on it, something about the bench seating and the mini market in the back, it just feels like what I want a restaurant to feel like. Nothing too fancy, but nice. Service was a bit all over the place, but generally pretty friendly. The menu was really extensive and had a little something for everyone. I appreciated the ample veggie options, even though I'm not one. We got the Mediterranean platter, which was pretty substantial. The falafel was crispy and fluffy (so many sad falafels around town these days). The hummus was...nothing too special, but still good. We also got a lamb casserole dish that was really, really good. On a dish like that I expect the lamb to be a bit chewy, but they did it spot on. Probably helped by the incredible amount of oil, but I'm not complaining. We took a risk and got something called cauliflower stew, which, I mean, I don't know what we expected. It was pretty flat and cost...$25 dollars? I assume the cauliflower was, like, a VIP. That's the downside here, prices are steep even by my haughty Cambridge standards. Quality is up there, but I'm not sure EVERY dish needs to be minimum $20. Right?

Service was good. Food was plated nicely and flavor wise was average. Ambiance and decor was very nice. Prices are a little high. Spent about $30 for a salad with chicken and a small bottle of seltzer. It's a restaurant / store, so if you're looking for Turkish items, it's worth checking out.

Every time I walked by Pasha looked warm and inviting. Embarrassed it's taken me so long to drop in. The vibe is great, the food delicious, the service kind, finished with Baklava and Turkish Coffee, exclamation point.

Went to dinner here Saturday evening and it was great! We arrived around 7pm and it was busy but we were seated right away. The atmosphere feels like a modern Turkish restaurant with traditional style. There is a lot on the menu so everyone can find something for them. Lots of vegetarian options, hot and cold dishes. They have classic dishes and many I was not familiar with. Everything we ordered tasted fresh and full of flavor. We started off with the Babaghanoush appetizer which we quickly devoured. For dinner we got the Jerusalem Salad with lamb and the Sultan's Admirer. Both were delicious, but you must try the Sultan's Admirer! My salad was good, but I kept stealing bites of Sultan's Admirer eggplant purée and veggies with my pita bread for the salad. The restaurant also has quite a few items for sale in the back, including a variety of Turkish Delight gift boxes. We bought a box to bring to the party we were going to after dinner and they were a huge hit! Definitely an enjoyable evening at a restaurant we will be going back to.

Yum! My husband and I love this restaurant. The food is delicious. The service is wonderful. It's a really pretty environment.

Had late dinner here on a Sunday night. At about 8.30pm, we were the only diners but saw a few people do take-outs. The owner is super nice. He did not even for a second make us feel rushed even though we got there 40 mins before closing time. He even let us browse through the small grocery area they have at the back. He was very polite and shared a lot of information about Turkish cuisine and its history. We saw lots of diners share photos of fresh bread and dips served before the meal. That is not done anymore since the pandemic, but I hope they restart that soon as those dips and bread looks delicious! They still have partitions between each table, which is great for dining during busy hours. Now for the appetizer, we shared the Chilled Mixed Appetizer Plate. Each and every item was fantastic. It is very rare that all items on a sampler plate are good but here it was an exception. The Spicy Mashed Vegetable has a nice kick to it and paired well with the yogurt dish, the babaganoush was smoky goodness, the hummus was tasty and beetroot was flavorful. It comes with pita that is toasted(bonus points for that, there is nothing like eating cold dips with a warm pita) and a bunch of raw veggies like carrot, cucumber, radish and celery. The only bummer is the price point. The sampler costs about $30 for 6 dips. There was no meat or warm dishes. I understand the inflation and all, but $30 for an appetizer sampler did not justify the price for us. We also shared the falafel appetizer and that was delicious as well. For main, we shared Vegetable Moussaka With Béchamel Sauce. It was delicious. We chose bulgur and honestly it was meh. But the eggplant was melt in the mouth. It also had other veggies like potato and carrots. So rare to find veggie moussaka on a menu. But for the price tag of $22, I wish it was a bigger portion or it came with a salad or another hearty side. The dish in itself felt a little incomplete. The owner prides himself for cooking the entire food in olive oil and makes sure it is not too greasy. And that did not go unnoticed. We did not feel uncomfortable or uneasy like we do usually after eating out. The food tasted fresh, light and flavorful. Lots of veg and gluten free options on the menu. The restroom was very clean and smelled good too. Overall a great meal but I wish the prices were a little better. The prices are too premium for the food, quantity and ambiance. If not for the prices, this could have easily become our go to restaurant.

I bought chocolate candy at Pasha Turkish Restaurant Cafe in Arlington, MA, and got unpleasant food poisoning soon after. Upon inspection, it appeared that the chocolate had mold on it and expired in June 2023 The variety of candies available at the cafe is limited, and it appears that the owner is present on a daily basis, and does not take measures to regularly verify the expiration dates of the product.

Delicious dinner tonight. The pasha kabob was perfection. The chicken was fresh and marinated and the eggplant was crispy and flavorful. My husband loves the lentil soup and cabbage rolls . Perfect Sunday dinner

Everything was so tasty. The fries, yogurt, tea, salad, meat, bread, sauces. Nothing was average or subpar. It was beyond my expectations! I'll definitely return. Especially considering the beautiful interior of the restaurant and the lovely Turkish bazaar that we also bought goodies from.

Wonderful meal in a nice setting. We had iskender which for the amount I've had was one of the best. Highly recommended, high quality. Plentiful portion, nice and hot as it should be. Dishes here are homemade and handcrafted. Well done! To add to the culture, e sure to stop by the mini-shop to pick up Turkish staples like delight, cheese, rice, olives, sujuk and much much more. Be sure to go, it is worth it!

Definitely recommend! Great service, food, and atmosphere. We loved all the food and will certainly be coming back. The market has a lot of choices too if you want to buy Turkish groceries.

This is an amazing restaurant, the service and food was incredibly wonderful! We will definitely be back.

Bad service, dry kebab and food. Need to ask for water which they sell. Ambience is Turkish, but dining room is abandoned since owner and waiter are in the kitchen. Will not come back never again

I am under impressed by the quality of the food, especially when compared to the prices. They even sell water by the bottle, wine by small glasses and we didn't get any olive oil and bread others were talking about. As a Turkish person, the food is average and not worth the price. Won't be going again.

Still excellent food. Lots of vegetarian options and feels Covid safe as there are partitions between seating. Had their eggplant dish again. Tried their spinach pizza and lentil soup along with a couple of their teas too. An enjoyable meal. Service was also very attentive and friendly.

Updated for Covid age services: pasha has become a combination Turkish grocery and restaurant. I keep going back to buy the cookies and unusual sodas for my kids as rewards. Last time I was there I noticed they have custom mixed loose teas and Turkish coffee supplies. We ordered a lahmacun which came with a salad. It was the best lahmacun my husband has ever eaten and he grew up eating them. It was ultra fresh and delicious.

Went there recently with large group. Service was not so good. Restaurant wasn't too busy and we had to flag down the staff multiple times to take away dirty plates sitting on the table for nearly 20 minutes. The food was good for the most part. Salads, Baba ghanoush, and eggplant dish was excellent. The Adana kebab was so dry my wife couldn't eat it. And most of the food was way too salty.

Our meals were delicious and our server was delightful and helpful. I will be returning next week!

The worst customer service ever I do not recommend it at all, we went there and the place is not nice at all plus the owner or the waiter was so rude, and not professional at all.

We came twice in one week, a new jewel on the street. So many veggie/vegan options but plenty for meat lovers too. We could not resist taking home some halva and other sweets. Felt like you were hanging out in the family kitchen.

I ate at this restaurant today. I'd eaten there before and had good experiences. However, today I asked for water from my server, and was told I have to buy it. I inquired as to how is it that a restaurant does not serve water to customers. I was told(in an angry rant)that if I wanted water, I had to buy their bottled water. He was extremely rude and said that restaurants today can't afford wait staff to serve water... I thought it is illegal for a restaurant to refuse their customers water. Needless to say, I will not return to this restaurant.

Delicious and very flavorful. Huge menu to choose from. We had the lamb casserole and stuffed eggplant which were both delicious. Definitely get the bulgur for your side dish- so yummy!

The food is good if you get what you order and you get an accurate estimate. We got our pick-up order both late and wrong tonight, necessitating a trip back. The person whom we spoke to was immediately defensive about the beef entre that we got in place of our vegetarian appetizer, but they were eventually willing to allow us to exchange it for something that vaguely resembled what we ordered. When we mentioned that this wasn't quite what we ordered, inasmuch as it had no falafel, the rep again suggested that this was our fault and what we had gotten in exchange was worth 27 dollars. I'm skeptical. We had been loyal, if infrequent, customers up to this point and I had even recommended the place to a co-worker. But we're done now.

My boyfriend and I have been eyeing Pasha for a while now and were excited to finally try it a few weeks ago. As a vegetarian, I was very happy with the menu options and the bright and full flavors in their dishes. We shared some dips as appetizers (and their complementary bread!), and I ordered the lentil soup and the falafel appetizer for dinner. We had so much food that I was falling over on our way out. You definitely get your money's worth here! The only downfall was the service - my boyfriend's dish was supposed to come with choices of sides and didn't end up coming with any. This being said, we had so much food that we didn't even realize they were missing until we got home. We will just pay more attention next time!

Food super tasty. Particularly the kenafe. Meal ended up being pricey and strangely they wouldn't serve tap water.

I love this place. It's small and cozy and charming. The food is simply excellent. We shared a cold appetizer plate with about five or six different spreads along with pita and vegetables. I don't even LIKE babaghanoush and it was fantastic; hummus probably the best I've ever had; a spicy vegetable mixture was unusual and delicious; haydari was rich and tangy...just so good. The lamb casserole is a long time favorite. Incredibly tender and flavorful. My guest ordered the spinach Turkish pizza, which was unusual and she loved it;, a spanikopita-like filling but wrapped in a yeast dough. Also try the lahmajoun, a thin dough with a light layer of a flavorful meat and vegetable topping. Pasha has a great selection of teas, including many herbal varieties, which they serve in a French press. We enjoyed the Turkish red wine served by the glass, Kavaklidere Yakut. Service was a little lackluster, my only (minor) complaint.

I went to Pasha with a few of my friends for a late lunch on Friday afternoon. There was only one waitress, but the service was still pretty good because it was not very crowded. For appetizers, we ordered two dishes, the "hidieri" (homemade yogurt with dill, parsley, walnuts and garlic) served with pita and "fried mozzofeta sticks" (mozzarella and feta cheese wrapped in phyllo dough and fried. The hidieri was an interesting choice, but it wasn't my favorite dish, it kind of tasted like plain yogurt- I wish we had tried the hummus. The fried mozzofeta sticks on the other hand were wonderful. Perfectly cheesy, crispy, and not soggy at all! For my main course, I ordered the "falafel wrap" off of the lunch specials menu. I found it to be lacking in falafel and was mostly lettuce and tomatoes which was kind of dissapointing. Overall, not the best restaurant, but will definitely do the job!

This is the kind of place you will remember when your friends ask where to go if you want to try something different and delicious. My experience here has been nothing but positive. A Cozy well decorated place that will make you feel like your traveling. The menu has a great variety of options, specially if you're vegan. We had the big plate of hot appetizers first, which gives a nice feel of what's to come. Then I had the Stuffed Cabbage, succulent and delicious. It has beef in it lightly seasoned and for last but not least (this one is a must I must add) Kunefe for dessert. I've had it before but someone told me to try and am I glad I did. So, If you're in the area (or not) I can't recommend it enough.

We decided to go here as my mother is from Turkey and hopefully she would like the trip. I will preface that the Mediterranean culture does not rush to serve you quickly and get you out. It believes that mealtime is a family time where you slow down and enjoy the time. If you are in a rush let the staff know. Otherwise plan for a relaxing and social time. It was a Saturday night and we had a reservation for 6. Our table was ready and we were promptly seated. The waitress came promptly and took our order. We ordered the mixed cold appetizer plate and it did not disappoint! Excellent mix of items to satisfy everyone. We all ordered different meals from chicken, beef, lamb and mixed grill choices. All of the meals came out as excepted and tasted authentic! I will note that our culture, not me, cooks food medium/well to well done. Be sure to let your server know if you prefer a different temperature. After our we ordered baklava and kunefe for dessert along with Turkish coffee. We all agreed that the kunefe was the best authentic dessert we have had!! All in all it was a great experience. The owner and staff were very friendly and we would definitely go back. The bill beverages, appetizers, meals, dessert, coffee and tip came out to $321. Reasonable for the quality and quantity of food.

Sadly disappointed in this visit after yearning for great Turkish food. The best part of the whole experience was the opening bread with puréed black olive spread, olive oil for dipping, and tapenade. The eggplant baba gounosh spread was lacking in flavor and spice. My mixed grill was so over cooked, tough and lacking any Turkish flavor, the yogurt garlic sauce flat, the whole meal was off. And of course I asked for Turkish coffee sweet and it came with no sugar. Plus the place was empty, I have no idea how this place survives. Maybe it was just an off day.

Decent food, at my first take-out try. I found it very expensive for what I ordered, falafel pita and a baklava, $30!!. Sticker shock upon pickup!

Update: Ordered take out and delivery during Covid and the food is still delicious!! Two of my friends who also ordered were happy with their order and the quality of the food.

Really good food, loved the dip appetizer sampler. I got takeout because the restaurant space was small. Great flavor and quick service. Portions were sizeable and meat was tender. I'd would definitely recommend the authentic specialties side of the menu if you're adventurous.

A tiny restaurant with classic middle eastern dishes and decor. We visited on a Friday night for dinner and the place is packed.We were lucky enough to get a seating without much wait but we had a hard time getting the waiters attention to place our order.If not for the long initial wait,I would have rated the place with a 4 star as the food is good (not phenomenol, especially the falafel). The tea and coffee were served in an ornate turkish cups. The restaurant I believe sells the servewAre if anyone is interested.

Maybe wait till after the pandemic is over. We asked for water and were told they couldn't give glasses of water because covid made it unsafe. Covid is absolutely not spread through pitchers of water. This was an excuse to sell bottled water. The eggplant dishes we wanted to order were unavailable. *You know how it is, the supply chain." I have not noticed that eggplant is hard to come by. We asked if the riesling was sweet, and he said no, it's dry. It wasn't, and what's more, it was warm. Does covid prevent you from chilling your wine? We'd already ordered a hot appetizer combination, which was missing the calamari, and so we ate that and then left. The appetizers weren't bad, so maybe this place will improve once the pandemic is in the rearview mirror.

My husband and I came in at around 7pm on a Tuesday night. There were only 2 other people in there and we ended up being the only ones there for a while. The waitresses do take a long time to come ask for your drinks and orders. I got the black mulberry drink and my husband got the apple drink. Both were so delicious and went down smooth. Their bread and tamponades were delicious and very filling! I got the grilled chicken tavuk and hubby got the adana kebab. The food was delicious although a bit pricey. The amount of food was just enough for us, not too much or too little. Parking is a bit of a pain as it's street parking. Decor was cute and charming and I love the background Turkish music they play! I would definitely recommend and come again.

Never seen seen such a rude owner. He doesn't even know how talk with people. Don't recommend anyone

Boring and boring- ordered three meals tonight -vegetable moussaka which was bland, the middle eastern plate which would probably offend middle easterners- with a sweet-tasting hummus, bland pita, and falafel that was hard as rocks and an eggplant dish that the owner (?) recommended which offered undercooked eggplant and underwhelming in taste. $60+- not well spent.

Amazing food and service every time I go here! and now with added grocery items. Happy we have this gem so close to home

My friends and I went here last night, and absolutely loved it. The food was delicious and the staff were incredibly helpful and amicable. I'm very excited to return!

My first time trying a Turkish Restaurant. Really good quality food. Very good on practicing social distancing. The Hot Herbal Tea was awesome - We ordered Ottaman and Pomegranate Flowers .. pomegranate flowers was not that great but Ottaman was awesome. Hyidiri and A hot appetizer was great. Leek stew was so nice. Adanan Kabab was good too. Really good experience.

What a find! As the rain was clearing 3 of us walked down to Mass Ave looking for an early dinner. So glad we found Pasha. It is not only the best Turkish food I have had since being in Turkey six years ago, but it was so fresh with perfectly melded flavors. We shared Beet and Goat salad with spinach, green apples, goat cheese finished with a hint mustard dressing that was a perfect compliment to insanely fresh ingredients. Mujvair: baby zucchini, carrots seasoned and fried served with yogurt and tomato sauce. While I lean vegetarian and was thoroughly enjoying the bounty of options, my dinner companions wanted to mix it up, so we added the Stuffed Eggplant: roasted eggplant stuffed with fresh veggies, ground beef, pine nuts and raisins in a tomato sauce. Finished with the Turkish Pumpkin desert that sounded so intriguing that we had to try it, baked butternut squash, with ground walnuts (simple, yet amazingly decadent in its rich taste) garnished with whipped cream and strawberry jelly! (When you thought it couldn't get any better) Turkish coffee was the final act. I am already looking forward to going back to Arlington, just to try a few more of the enticing menu items. Even if you are not all that adventurous when it comes to world cuisines, Pasha has something for everyone!

We visited Pasha on a Sunday noon and the lunch menu was still available. The teaware and coffeeware were such pleasant surprises! We are still unsure why coffee was served in a porcelain cup inside a metal cup but it was really cute. I had a kebab wrap based on the owner's recommendation, which came with salad and fries. The fries were really good! There was too much food that I had to wrap mine home, too.

Turkish co-worker brought our team here for dinner. Great choice. Food: I had the Marinated Chicken Casserole ( Tavuk Guvec ). The chicken was extremely flavorful and the spices was infused into it very well. The melted cheese on top complimented the dish well and the mixed texture of it along with slight sharpness created a great taste in every spoonful. Goes well with the rice. Drink: No Turkish meal is complete without tea or coffee. I had the coffee which was strong and had very deep earthy flavor. Ambiance: The place is small but has few large tables and good for a 8-10 group and whole place probably sits around 20 people. The entire place was decorated in Turkish style with cloth hanging from ceiling, paintings and music. Very authentic feel to the place. Service: Waitress was attentive and provided excellent service. She spoke Turkish with our co-worker so coordinated the apps and drinks well, along with explanation on some of the dishes. The owner also came by a spoke with our co-worker and treated us well. Parking: Some street parking in front and sides. Pay for communal parking in back. If you park on the side street, make sure you read the signs as there our time restrictions and/or residency requirements.

Very nice and romantic. The waiters are very helpful with the menu and the food are very delicious Thanks you

My. New. Favorite. Restaurant. I can't say enough good things about the food here- it is so fresh and delicious!! The falafel, Greek yogurt dips, pita, stuffed grape leaves, it's all fantastic. I got take out and it was a very smooth process. Highly recommend for a refreshing meal if you're in the area (or if you're not in the area, make the trip!)

Will never go there again, Worst turkish food I ever had, bad service and and over priced for no reason.

Beleive it or not we tried this out on a guys night before heading out for late night drinking This is place is in Arlington on Mass ave and it is not.as big of a space. It was full when we went which is always a good sign. We started off with bottle of wine , beer for one and orange turkish tea for me which was seerved in a very nice turkish tea cup and it was really good too. We started off the complimentary bread and 3 dips that comes with it. We also got couple soups and appetizer platter which came with hummus, baba ganoush, taziki , beetroot salad and mashed spicy vegetables. It was really good. Soup ordered were lentil and tomatoe soup which were good too. For dinner we got.the chicken kebob, chicken casserole and potatoe casserole . All of them were really good. The chicken kebobs and casserole were really good. We had also gotten falafel plate with hummus which was good too nothing exceptional but good. Woth this i had ordered the yogurt drink which j drink regularly with our indian food commonly known as lassi but the ratio of water.and yogurt is equal compared to lassi where more yogurt.to less water.. this yogurt drink was the non lassi type... the yogurt was ready made from store yogurt though. They ran out of baklava so.there was no desserts. Overall it is a good place to go and good food and good service.

Very unhappy with Pasha. People raved about it, but I had some issues with the food. First of all the vegetarian dish Fainting Imam says it comes stuffed with "fresh vegetables." It did not say stuffed with only peppers or I would not have ordered it. There were no other vegetables just a whole lot of peppers. I can't eat peppers. If it said peppers I would have ordered something else or requested an alternative vegetable. Very disappointing. When I called he was also not willing to make it without raisins, so I had to pick those out too. Not much left...I wanted my vegetables the menu promised me...Also the portion was teeny tiny...which brings me to my next issue... Second on my list is their teeny tiny portions. I spent a lot of money and expected to have enough food for the week (like I do when I order pretty much every other type of food -- pizza, Asian, Indian, pasta...all enough food for the week). The amount of hummus in the appetizer called "hummus" was a joke. Two tiny little plastic cups. Really?! Really? Pasha is expensive and you don't get very much for your money. I did like their hummus and babaganoush and felafel was ok. And the eggplant just tasted like peppers.

After hearing a lot about this place from friends , I decided to give them a try and I should say I was not disappointed. The ambience is great and the staff are very friendly. Food was pretty good too. Would definitely dine here again.