Rank 1Maruf Halal Food
Tribeca
5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $
A budget-friendly Middle Eastern restaurant in Tribeca. Reviewers suggest it for an afternoon and put the food first.
272 rated Middle Eastern restaurants
Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Manhattan, NYC
The best Middle Eastern restaurants across 35 Manhattan neighborhoods, ranked by star rating and how many reviews back it.
Moodap lists 272 rated Middle Eastern restaurants in Manhattan, spread over 35 neighborhoods. Maruf Halal Food in Tribeca leads the list with a 5.0-star rating, and Midtown has the most to choose from (37).
Prices run from $ to $$$$. Common vibes include social, cozy, casual, classic, and lively. A perfect score from a handful of reviews doesn’t outrank hundreds of strong ones, so the places at the top are ones many people rate highly.
Top 10 Middle Eastern Restaurants in Manhattan
Rank 2MOE EATS NYC
Times Square5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$A mid-priced Middle Eastern restaurant in Times Square. Reviewers mention the Mediterranean food, suggest it for an afternoon, and call it reliably good.
Rank 3Sharif's Famous
Koreatown4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$A mid-priced Middle Eastern restaurant in Koreatown. Known for its Lamb over Rice.
Rank 4Zesty Tabbouleh
East Village5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$A mid-priced Middle Eastern restaurant in the East Village. Reviewers single out the Mediterranean food, describe a high-energy crowd, and mention friendly service.
Rank 5Shah's Halal Food Inwood
Inwood4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $A budget-friendly Middle Eastern restaurant in Inwood, open until 2 AM most nights and 3 AM on Fridays and Saturdays. Reviewers mention coming on a date, talk about the Mediterranean food, and single out the staff. Known for its Chicken Over Rice.
Rank 6PitaBar
Lower East Side4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$A mid-priced Middle Eastern restaurant on the Lower East Side. Reviewers talk about the Mediterranean food. Known for its Rib Eye Steak.
Rank 7Krispy Chickpea
Upper East Side5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$A mid-priced Middle Eastern restaurant on the Upper East Side. Insider tip: Order the falafel pita sandwich.
Rank 8Shah’s Halal Food
Midtown4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $A budget-friendly Middle Eastern restaurant in Midtown, open until 1 AM most nights and 3 AM on Fridays and Saturdays. Reviewers talk about the Mediterranean food.
Rank 9Gyro King
Hudson Yards4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$A mid-priced Middle Eastern restaurant in Hudson Yards, open until 4 AM most nights. Insider tip: Order the chicken over rice.
Rank 10Sam's Falafel Stand
Financial District4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $A budget-friendly Middle Eastern restaurant in the Financial District. Reviewers single out the Mediterranean food, suggest it for an afternoon, and mention the outdoor space. Insider tip: Come before the line starts.
Upper East Side
7 spots
Rank 1Krispy Chickpea
Indoor/Outdoor5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 2Chamoun's Way
Indoor/Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Cozy
- Social
Rank 3Tamam by Soom Soom
Indoor/Outdoor4.7 out of 5, 687 Google reviewsPrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 4Rothschild TLV
Indoor/Outdoor4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$$- Cozy
- Social
- Romantic
Rank 5Khan
Indoor/Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Cozy
- Social
Rank 6AKIMORI
Indoor/Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 7Fast&Buy Halal Food
Indoor/Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Cozy
- Social
Midtown
6 spots
Rank 1Shah’s Halal Food
Indoor/Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Cozy
- Social
Rank 2Shawarma Bay
Indoor/Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
- Lively
Rank 3TBites
Indoor/Outdoor5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 4The Chick Shop
Indoor/Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 5Shah's Halal Food
Indoor/Outdoor4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 6Icon Halal
Indoor/Outdoor5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Cozy
- Social
Upper West Side
6 spots
Rank 1Dagon
Indoor/Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 2Halal Chicks and Platters
Indoor/Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Cozy
- Social
Rank 3USA BEST HALAL FOODies
Indoor/Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Cozy
- Social
Rank 4Holy Schnitzel
Indoor/Outdoor4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 5Shawarma Shabazi
Indoor/Outdoor4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 6The Casbah - Halal Cart
Indoor4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Casual
- Social
- Classic
East Village
5 spots
Rank 1Zesty Tabbouleh
Indoor/Outdoor5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 2RAKKA
Indoor/Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 3Kebabishq
Indoor/Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 4Santa Halal Food
Indoor/Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Cozy
- Social
Rank 5B&H Dairy
Indoor/Outdoor4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Hudson Yards
3 spots
Rank 1Gyro King
Indoor/Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 2Shah’s Halal Food
Indoor/Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 3The Gyro Project
Indoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Casual
- Quick Bite
- Counter Service
Chelsea
3 spots
Rank 1Shukette
Indoor/Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 2AMA LA VITA
Indoor/Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Cozy
- Social
- Lively
Rank 3Mido’s
Indoor/Outdoor4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Cozy
- Social
Times Square
2 spots
Rank 1MOE EATS NYC
Indoor/Outdoor5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 2Mama Halal Food
Indoor/Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Lower East Side
2 spots
Rank 1PitaBar
Indoor/Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 2Halal Munchies
Indoor/Outdoor4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Casual
- Quick
- Local
Financial District
2 spots
Rank 1Sam's Falafel Stand
Indoor/Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Cozy
- Social
Rank 2Continental Express Halal Food
Indoor/Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Cozy
- Social
Hell's Kitchen
2 spots
Rank 1Basta Middle Eastern Grill
Indoor/Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 2Döner Haus
Indoor/Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Washington Heights
2 spots
Rank 1Halal Munchies
Indoor/Outdoor5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 2Halal Chicks and Platters
Indoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Tribeca
1 spots
Rank 1Maruf Halal Food
Indoor/Outdoor5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Cozy
- Social
Koreatown
1 spots
Rank 1Sharif's Famous
Indoor/Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Inwood
1 spots
Rank 1Shah's Halal Food Inwood
Indoor/Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Casual
- Quick
- Local
East Harlem
1 spots
Rank 1BIG BACK CHICKEN AND GYRO
Indoor/Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Harlem
1 spots
Rank 1Yemeni Restaurant
Indoor/Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Greenwich Village
1 spots
Rank 1Gyro City
Indoor/Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Carnegie Hill
1 spots
Rank 1Halal Munchies
Indoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Alphabet City
1 spots
Rank 1Salma
Indoor/Outdoor4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
West Village
1 spots
Rank 1Moustache Pitza
Indoor/Outdoor4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
- Casual
Kips Bay
1 spots
Rank 1Beef Up Noodle
Indoor/Outdoor4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best Middle Eastern restaurants in Manhattan?
Ranked by rating and number of reviews, the top Middle Eastern restaurants on Moodap are Maruf Halal Food in Tribeca (5.0 stars), MOE EATS NYC in Times Square (5.0 stars) and Sharif's Famous in Koreatown (4.9 stars). The full top 10 is at the top of this page.
Which Manhattan neighborhood has the most Middle Eastern restaurants?
Midtown has the most, with 37, followed by Upper West Side (24) and Upper East Side (21).
Where can I find affordable Middle Eastern restaurants in Manhattan?
17 of the 50 Middle Eastern restaurants listed here are budget-friendly ($). The best-ranked of them are Maruf Halal Food in Tribeca, Shah's Halal Food Inwood in Inwood and Shah’s Halal Food in Midtown.
How does Moodap rank Middle Eastern restaurants?
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