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50+ rated middle eastern restaurants

Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Manhattan, NYC

Top-rated middle eastern restaurants across 16 Manhattan neighborhoods. Ranked by ratings, reviews, and vibe.

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Manhattan is home to 50+ rated middle eastern restaurants spanning 16 neighborhoods. Halal 2 Go Cart in Koreatown leads the pack with a 5.0-star rating, but standout spots can be found from Upper West Side to Financial District and beyond.

Prices range from $ to $$, so there’s something for every budget. Popular vibes across these spots include cozy, social, casual, no-frills, and fast-casual. Whether you’re planning a date night, meeting up with friends, or exploring solo, this page covers the best middle eastern restaurants in New York City — ranked by ratings, reviews, and real vibe data.

Midtown7 spots

1
TBites
★ 5.00$$Indoor/Outdoor
cozysocial
2
Icon Halal
★ 5.00$$Indoor/Outdoor
cozysocial
3
Halal Meat
★ 5.01 reviews$$Indoor/Outdoor
cozysocial
4
SADIQA HALAL FOOD
★ 4.90$Indoor/Outdoor
casualno-frillsfast-casual
5
Shah’s Halal Food
★ 4.9441 reviews$Indoor/Outdoor
cozysocial
6
Shawarma Bay
★ 4.80$$Indoor/Outdoor
cozysocial
7
The Chick Shop
★ 4.80$$Indoor/Outdoor
cozysocial

Upper West Side6 spots

1
Pies n' Fries
★ 5.00$$Indoor/Outdoor
cozysocial
2
US & EG delicious
★ 5.01 reviews$$Indoor/Outdoor
cozysocial
3
Halal kitchen food truck
★ 5.06 reviews$$Indoor/Outdoor
cozysocial
4
Ezra’s Falafel - Supra Factor NYC
★ 4.912 reviews$$Indoor/Outdoor
cozysocial
5
Basmala
★ 4.876 reviews$Indoor/Outdoor
cozysocial
6
Le Lis Cafe
★ 4.816 reviews$$Indoor/Outdoor
cozysocial

Financial District5 spots

1
Banhatten Halal Grill
★ 5.00$$Indoor/Outdoor
cozysocial
2
Taj Mahal Halal Food
★ 5.010 reviews$$Indoor/Outdoor
cozysocial
3
Sam's Falafel Stand
★ 4.9288 reviews$Indoor/Outdoor
cozysocial
4
Continental Express Halal Food
★ 4.90$$Indoor/Outdoor
cozysocial
5
Albaik Express Halal Food
★ 4.80$$Indoor/Outdoor
cozysocial

East Village5 spots

1
71 NY Halal Food
★ 5.01 reviews$$Indoor/Outdoor
cozysocial
2
Zesty Tabbouleh
★ 5.0105 reviews$$Indoor/Outdoor
cozysocial
3
Ruma and Shanta
★ 4.90$$Indoor/Outdoor
cozysocial
4
Santa Halal Food
★ 4.80$$Indoor/Outdoor
cozysocial
5
Kebabishq
★ 4.80$$Indoor/Outdoor
cozysocial

Times Square3 spots

1
Wagba
★ 5.03 reviews$$Indoor/Outdoor
cozysocial
2
MOE EATS NYC
★ 5.0270 reviews$$Indoor/Outdoor
cozysocial
3
Mama Halal Food
★ 4.90$$Indoor/Outdoor
cozysocial

Washington Heights3 spots

1
Halal Munchies
★ 5.083 reviews$$Indoor/Outdoor
cozysocial
2
Halal Munchies
★ 4.80$$Indoor/Outdoor
cozysocial
3
Falafel Crunch
★ 4.867 reviews$$Indoor/Outdoor
cozysocial

East Harlem3 spots

1
Ezra’s Falafel - Supra Factor NYC
★ 5.00$$Indoor/Outdoor
cozysocial
2
BIG BACK CHICKEN AND GYRO
★ 4.90$$Indoor/Outdoor
cozysocial
3
Friend's Halal Food
★ 4.97 reviews$$Indoor/Outdoor
cozysocial

Hudson Yards3 spots

1
Gyro King
★ 4.90$$Indoor/Outdoor
cozysocial
2
The Gyro Project
★ 4.839 reviews$Indoor
casualquick-bitecounter-service
3
Shah’s Halal Food
★ 4.80$$Indoor/Outdoor
cozysocial

Koreatown2 spots

1
Halal 2 Go Cart
★ 5.00$$Indoor/Outdoor
cozysocial
2
Sharif's Famous
★ 4.90$$Indoor/Outdoor
cozysocial

Tribeca2 spots

1
Zabari Hummus
★ 5.016 reviews$$Indoor
cozysocial
2
Maruf Halal Food
★ 5.0289 reviews$Indoor/Outdoor
cozysocial

Greenwich Village2 spots

1
What The Falafel Macdougal
★ 5.082 reviews$$Indoor/Outdoor
cozysocial
2
Ferooz
★ 5.07 reviews$Indoor/Outdoor
cozysocial

Upper East Side2 spots

1
Krispy Chickpea
★ 5.00$$Indoor/Outdoor
cozysocial
2
Khan
★ 4.943 reviews$Indoor/Outdoor
cozysocial

Lower East Side2 spots

1
CowBoy Halal Food
★ 5.03 reviews$$Indoor/Outdoor
cozysocial
2
PitaBar
★ 4.9837 reviews$$Indoor/Outdoor
cozysocial

Hell's Kitchen2 spots

1
Basta Middle Eastern Grill
★ 4.90$$Indoor/Outdoor
cozysocial
2
Döner Haus
★ 4.8330 reviews$$Indoor/Outdoor
cozysocial

Chelsea2 spots

1
Shukette
★ 4.80$$Indoor/Outdoor
cozysocial
2
Indian Biryani House & Mamun Halal Food
★ 4.838 reviews$Indoor/Outdoor
cozysocial

Hamilton Heights1 spots

1
2 Guys Halal Truck
★ 5.026 reviews$Indoor/Outdoor
cozysocial

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best middle eastern restaurants in NYC?

Moodap ranks the best middle eastern restaurants across 16 Manhattan neighborhoods based on ratings, reviews, and vibe. Top-rated spots include Halal 2 Go Cart in Koreatown (5.0★). Take the Mood Match quiz to find the perfect one for your mood in 25 seconds.

How many middle eastern restaurants are in Manhattan?

Moodap has 50+ rated middle eastern restaurants across Manhattan, spanning neighborhoods like Midtown, Upper West Side, Financial District, East Village, Times Square, and more.

Which neighborhood has the best middle eastern restaurants?

Midtown has the highest concentration of middle eastern restaurants with 7+ spots, but great options are found across Manhattan. Use the Mood Match quiz to find the best one near you.

Best middle eastern restaurants for a date night in NYC?

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