Worst Dining Experience of My Life!
The food was pretty good, but no one should have to put up with the service. Not only did they forget our reservation, make us wait for almost an hour, only have a table for two even though we were three, the owner/waitress then came over to scold us in front of everyone because of our "attitude". She went as far to call us racist! Whatever. This lady is just crazy, and the fact that she told us she was too successful to have to put up with us is just going too far. Fight back Boston...don't settle for this kind of crap!    [05 Jun 2003 18:58:17]

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Beg to differ
Quite the opposite experience. The food was not bad at all, and we understood going in beforehand that service was going to be slow with only one chef and one server, but a fast food restaurant or kebab stand this is not. This is the sort of place where you bring a bottle of wine, you enjoy the quaint atmopshere, and enjoy the textures and tastes of something very different.    [03 Jul 2003 11:05:29]

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In Heaven at Baraka
Baraka is the best dining experience in the Boston area. Now that I have eaten there, nothing else compares. The appetizers are so good, I dream of them at home. Bedenjal Mechoui... is intoxicating. The cous-cous and vegetable dishes are just enough to fill you and leave you feeling light and happy, not like a the average oversized portion at American restaurants that leave you feeling like a pig leaving the trough! The atmosphere is congenial, and the chef often comes out to recommend what is great on the menu that night. I personally think the waitress is fun and friendly, she often has a snide sense of humor, but that makes it even more fun. So, if you can leave your haughty attitude at home, and want to eat excellent fare at cut rate prices, try Baraka. And I always stop for a drink at the local pubs around the corner if there is a long wait.    [05 Jul 2003 16:12:11]

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Recommended Dishes: Bedenjal mechoui; any cous-cous dish

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Great Food Indeed!
The food is fantastic and truly Algerian. As a native of Algeria, I have to say Chef Karim does an authentic job. For the true experience, stick with the traditional food such as the Couscouses and avoid the westernized dishes. Wine is not served, though you may bring your own. Frankly, it's not a must for true enjoyment. If you want to have the Algerian restaurant experience, then go to Baraka.    [03 Aug 2003 23:33:49]

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Recommended Dishes: Merguez and try the lemonade.

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My Favorite Restaurant
This is the place I bring my dates. The atmosphere is very relaxed and exotic; the service full of character and never 'fake'; the food just amazing, with all the different flavors; and the best thing to end a meal is the delicious chocolate tarte.    [17 Dec 2003 09:22:48]

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Recommended Dishes: lamb and couscous, cherbat, carots appetizer, chocolate tarte

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Flavors gallore
Saying "bad service" is not accurate. The service was EXCELLENT....it just took a long time to get our food because it is prepared with such detail and attention to interesting combinations of flavors. The most unique choices I've had in a long time.    [11 Apr 2005 18:17:29]

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Recommended Dishes: cheese plate was tasty, eggplant boat divine

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