Meatpacking DistrictMiddle Eastern
Balaboosta Middle Eastern in Meatpacking District
The mood
Cozy, social · good late at night · good for small groups
Known for
falafel
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An upscale Middle Eastern restaurant in the Meatpacking District. Reviewers talk about the Mediterranean food, suggest it for an evening out, and mention brunch here. Known for its falafel.
“Chef Einat Admony opened Balaboosta to share her vivacious personal food, full of sun-drenched inspiration from Israel and her family's Persian and Yemenite background. A reboot of the original Balaboosta, this new incarnation (now at 611 Hudson St) is the next expression of Admony's modern Israeli concept.”
Know before you go
- Vibe
- Cozy, Social
- Perfect for
- Brunch, Dinner, Drinks, Lively Night Out
- Best times
- Afternoon, Brunch, Dinner, Happy Hour, Late Night
- Group size
- Friends (2-3), Small Group (4-6)
- Insider tip
- Partner and husband Stefan Nafziger presents a curated list of top-notch wines from the regions most ambitious winemakers. Chef and Owner Einat Admony's two cookbooks, Shuk and Balaboosta, available for purchase online or signed copies at the restaurant.
The details at Balaboosta
- How to visit
- Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
- Dietary options
- Vegan · Vegetarian
- Setting
- Indoors and outdoors
- Atmosphere
- Casual · Romantic · Trendy · Upscale
- Payment
- Credit cards · Debit cards · Tap to pay
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible restroom · Wheelchair-accessible seating
What reviewers mention about Balaboosta
Moodap read 10 public reviews of Balaboosta and counted what they talk about.
- Mediterranean food8 of 10
- Evenings3 of 10
- Brunch2 of 10
- Cozy room2 of 10
- The drinks2 of 10
- High energy2 of 10
- Great service2 of 10
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Good to know about Balaboosta
Balaboosta is at 611 Hudson St, New York, NY 10014, in the Meatpacking District, Manhattan.
You can call Balaboosta at (212) 390-1545.
Expect about $40–80 per person at Balaboosta.
Balaboosta is known for its falafel.
In the 10 reviews of Balaboosta that Moodap read, the most mentioned are Mediterranean food (8), evenings (3), brunch (2), cozy room (2), and the drinks (2).
Brunch, dinner, drinks, and lively night out.
Yes: delivery and takeout.
Yes: vegan and vegetarian options.
Yes: indoors and outdoors.
Balaboosta lists: wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible restroom, and wheelchair-accessible seating.
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