Balaboosta

Balaboosta

(Now Closed)
Mediterranean Restaurant and Israeli Restaurant$$$$
NoLita, New York
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  • Trae F.heart icon on user image
    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 :-(
  • Edheart icon on user image
    EdJanuary 28, 2017
    Excellent service Great stuffed French toast and shakshuka
  • Roger S.heart icon on user image
    Roger SchonfeldDecember 16, 2014
    Great appetizers include hummus and cauliflower. Steak was spicy, well prepared and delicious.
  • Chiana C.heart icon on user image
    Chiana CoronisOctober 31, 2013
    Amazing ceviche - all food incredible and wow service. One of the best places to eat in New York
  • Carolina P.
    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 C.heart icon on user image
    Emma CramerApril 26, 2015
    This place is Taim's fancy older sister. The schnitzel was delicious. Also loved the flavored iced tea.
  • Bin Y.heart icon on user image
    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 N.
    Avin NarasimhanApril 4, 2015
    Have only been for brunch. Love this place. The lamb burger is ridiculously good.
  • Tuhin K.heart icon on user image
    Tuhin KumarAugust 7, 2015
    We had the fried olives, the fish from entree and Lamburger. All really good.
  • Eater
    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
  • Maria B. P.heart icon on user image
    Maria B. PeroniDecember 15, 2017
    Amazing burrata!!! Delicious lamburger!!!!
  • Nate F.heart icon on user image
    Nate FolkertDecember 4, 2016
    chicken schnitzel sandwich with potato chips
  • Mimi W.
    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 C.
    Mike ChauMarch 21, 2013
    Try the Lamb Brisket Pasta - Lemon cardamom pappardelle, Lima beans, sundried tomatoes and spicy almonds
  • Loren
    LorenJuly 27, 2015
    Delicious mediterranean brunch. Get the shakshouka, of course.
  • Julius T.heart icon on user image
    Julius TarngSeptember 12, 2015
    This place is really solid. All of their appetizers were amazing
  • Marc Z.heart icon on user image
    Marc ZinamanAugust 30, 2013
    Best cauliflower dish I have ever tasted. Also the "knafe" for dessert is heaven!
  • Penny H.
    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 L.heart icon on user image
    Mischa LumiereMay 21, 2015
    Tasty brunch! The cabbage salad is to die for. Order two!
  • Stacey H.
    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 L.
    Sven LenaertsJanuary 14, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Solid place. Everything is great, I personally really like the lamb burger.
  • Henrik O.
    Henrik OscarssonMarch 24, 2013
    A great lebanese place, mostly vegetarian food, which is a good thing. Bring your date.
  • nymag
    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.newyorkheart icon on user image
    dawn.in.newyorkMarch 15, 2015
    Shakshouka is the best one on brunch menu.
  • Natalia B.
    Natalia BakerOctober 14, 2014
    Middle Eastern food. Really yummy food and great atmosphere even on a Tuesday night.
  • Emily K.heart icon on user image
    Emily KaneFebruary 1, 2018
    Ask for an order of the flawless fried olives to start.
  • Summer I.
    Summer IzkovichNovember 13, 2014
    Israeli dishes with Mediterranean touches; hummus or grilled eggplant crostini
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    HolidayJanuary 5, 2015
    Delighted with the fried olives and crispy cauliflower. Great staff!
  • Wendy Q.
    Wendy QiuMarch 31, 2015
    The lamb burger is hearty and flavorful ... Shashuka is great too
  • Leo K.
    Leo KimJuly 29, 2015
    Good sit down lunch spot for groups. Lamb burger was deeeeeeelicious.
  • Spencer F.
    Spencer FryMarch 11, 2013
    Loved the fried olives and cauliflower. The pita/hummus is good, but filling. You can skip it.
  • Sandy
    SandyJuly 26, 2011
    Love thus place the food is spot on. Order the crispy cauliflower & the carrot purée pizza love love love!
  • Naveed S.heart icon on user image
    Naveed SheikhJanuary 20, 2016
    The skirt steak was excellent. However be aware that portions are generally small for the amount you pay.
  • Brianheart icon on user image
    BrianJune 12, 2016
    The grilled octopus and brick chicken are amazing!
  • Stephane W.heart icon on user image
    Stephane WenricFebruary 16, 2018
    The hummus starter is huge, big enough to share.
  • Josh M.heart icon on user image
    Josh MateoMarch 4, 2015
    The steak sandwich is perfect, the meat just falls right off.
  • Clayton
    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 B.heart icon on user image
    Maikel BootJuly 9, 2017
    Marvellous food and atmosphere
  • The Nouveau Classical Project
    Get the braised short rib hash for brunch. Absolutely delicious and satisfying!
  • David 🎉 L.heart icon on user image
    David 🎉 LasterApril 28, 2012
    Nice atmosphere and deliciously garlicly hummus. Try the berry crembrulee for dessert (3 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
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    lanamaniacJuly 26, 2015
    The drinks are great! Get the ones names after girls :)
  • Geoffroy B.heart icon on user image
    Geoffroy BablonMarch 19, 2014
    Great for both lunch and dinner. Make a reservation, this place fills up fast.
  • nymag
    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 Group
    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 C.
    Amy CaoJanuary 6, 2012
    Try the knafeh - Middle Eastern cheesecake with Persian cotton candy & pistachio ice cream. Booyah.
  • planeting
    planetingMarch 29, 2014
    Grilled Merguez Sandwich, Shakshouka, Lamburger, Fried Olives
  • Sarah N.
    Sarah NelsonMarch 2, 2012
    Perfectly executed, simple dishes with Mediterranean bent. Cauliflower, brick chicken are must haves...
  • lg m.heart icon on user image
    lg menezesOctober 9, 2017
    Can't go wrong with the Lamburguer! Amazing!
  • Sabrina M.heart icon on user image
    Sabrina MajeedSeptember 8, 2015
    Burrata and cherry tomatoes were heavenly 🍅
  • Justin P.heart icon on user image
    Justin PulitzerJuly 13, 2013
    Try the Israeli Street Fair. Really good.
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