Manosalwa Kabob & Grill Everett

Rarely write reviews, but from the moment I interacted with the owner, you could tell they were a bit.... off. To get the gist, all you need to do is read through their responses to other reviews, because they're like that in person, too.

Given how important public ratings are to businesses these days, most any business owner could figure out rudeness=bad reviews=loss of future revenue. So blowing up at the slightest bit of constructive feedback is an interesting strategy, to say the least.

I recommend reading through the owner's responses and considering whether you want to support somebody like that before you decide on going here.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 1

Chicken Kadhai was good with garlic naan .. But biryani is not good .Definitely biryani was not up to the mark .Its tasteless from my point of view . I felt like I was eating blank pulav ..Plus they take service charge of 18 % for (lunch ) default in the bill . plus if u have to swipe your card they add extra fees. The fees for card swipe was first time i faced in a restaurant.Definitely not worth it .

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 2

I went to this restaurant yesterday and got chicken and beef chapli kebab and it was really good. By the way the response from the owner to the one star review is very badass I say do what ever it takes to protect your business these desi people you will never be able to satisfy them if you make the best Pakistani food in the world they will always have something to complain about.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food is delicious. The service just needs to be paced up. The rest is 10/10.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

I’ve been coming to Manosalwa for their chicken tikka for years (at the Somerville location). Heard good things about the nashta at this new location but unfortunately was disappointed.

Price: $19.99 + 18% service charge + 3% card charge + tax = $26/head.
(18% service charge for a buffet for a party of two)

Food: 6/10. The Nihari was cold-ish, Naan had been sitting for a while. Puri was fresh. Overall for food, not bad but not great either (as they used to be)

Atmosphere: Disposable plastic spoons and fork, foam cups for hot tea, good attempt towards a nice restaurant environment but lack of upkeep or cleaning. For $26/head I expect better.

It’s unfortunate that we don’t have a good Pakistani restaurant in the Boston area, which combines good food and good service+atmosphere. We need a Zareen’s like concept in Boston that I can proudly recommend or take my non-desi friends and coworkers to.

Edit, after owner’s response on 10/8/24:
Dear sir/madam,
You can disagree with my feedback (maybe I have high expectations), but please don’t attack anyone personally (especially your customers). This just reflects poorly on your business. I wish you well.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 2

There is 18% service charge which is automatic. I am ok with that as you can skip the tip then. My only suggestion is that the brother is doing it without telling and it can make his whole earning HARAM. He can do it but should display everywhere in the restaurant that he will charge 18% service charge and remove the tips box from the cashier counter. Otherwise I fear as his whole business might be unlawful in the according to Islam.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This place has likely the best Desi Pakistani breakfast brunch in the Boston area. Their Halwa Puri, Aloo, Lahori Channa, Mutton Paya and Beef Nihari are delicious. Combine that with sweet lassi or Warm Chai and you got a complete feast for your tastebuds. At times, I had mixed experience as well with food. But with dearth of good Desi restaurants in the region, this place stands out.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Mutton Paya

Best naan and seekh kabab in the Boston area.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Kabab, Kulcha Naan, Chicken Tikka

Authentic and delicious Pakistani food

Excellent brunch buffet!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great food, especially kabob and mutton paya.

Best Nehariii!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Beef Kabab

Very poor service, poor food quality, no manners on how to talk to customers. They were also screaming at the kids for sitting at different tables in an empty restaurant.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

This place serves *by far* the best tandoori chicken anywhere in greater Boston, and the rest of the competition is not even close. The food is so spectacular that I’m happy to give them a pass on having hilariously terrible service.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 2

Recommended dishes: Chicken Tikka

Great Pakistani Halal food restaurant!!
We were visiting from San Diego, went to the restaurant on Sunday, 8/18 for lunch buffet. There budget was good with good variety of high end, high quality, and very delicious food including halwa, aloo, cholay, puree; Payay; Niharee, BBQ, Lassi, and more.
Restaurant was generally clean but could have been cleaner. Luckily, free parking was available of the street because it was a Sunday. I wonder how it would on other days. Very good over all experience, would recommend this restaurant to others.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5