Saad's Halal Restaurant is one of The 13 Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Philadelphia.

1. Saad's Halal Restaurant

8.4
4500 Walnut St (at 45th St), Philadelphia, PA
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Spruce Hill · 64 tips and reviews

Daniel W.Daniel Wolf: Try the shish tawook sandwich. It has chicken and a creamy garlic sauce!

Josh O.Josh O'Donnell: Try the chicken maroosh. It is special. Garlic heaven.

Derrick C.Derrick Churchwell: Has some of the best halal food in the city of Philadelphia and being as though I'm Muslim makes it better!

Aksum is one of The 13 Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Philadelphia.

2. Aksum

8.3
4630 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Cedar Park · 27 tips and reviews

Daniel W.Daniel Wolf: The vegetable tajin is amazing and complex, and the honey glazed salmon is also very good. Definitely come here for brunch as well - the sweet corn griddle cakes with blueberry compote come with meat!

BeWhy W.BeWhy Wisdom: Try the Beat Salad. The beets are sweet and the sugary walnuts contrast the goat cheese nicely.

Layla O.Layla O'Showy: I heart their foul.

Alyans Middle Eastern Cuisine is one of The 13 Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Philadelphia.

3. Alyans Middle Eastern Cuisine

8.1
603 S 4th St, Philadelphia, PA
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Queen Village - Pennsport · 13 tips and reviews

Brian G.Brian Glick: Mixed grill platter and lentil soup is the way to go.

shawnelise t.shawnelise t: Shawarma was more chunks of meat when I expected slices but the portions were large & prices cheap for savory food. Hummous was a little bland but falafel was excellent.

ThekraThekra: Very delicious food 😍👌🏼👌🏼

Aya's Cafe is one of The 13 Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Philadelphia.

4. Aya's Cafe

7.9
2129 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Logan Square · 17 tips and reviews

Miguel A.Miguel Andrade: The rice pudding is delicious. Also if you're in the mood for pasta get the pene with meat sauce (forgot the name)

MitchellMitchell: I agree on the rice pudding. Best in Philly!

David H.David Howland: Huge portions. Rice pudding is delicious, as is the pita breads and kabobs.

Kamal's Middle Eastern Specialties is one of The 13 Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Philadelphia.

5. Kamal's Middle Eastern Specialties

7.7
51 N 12th St (at Reading Terminal Market), Philadelphia, PA
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Chinatown · 13 tips and reviews

Réjane T.Réjane T: The food here is delicious--try the falafel, hummus, and tabbouleh.

Leslie Q.Leslie Quichua: Falafel is delicious!

Shirley Y.Shirley Young: The falafel sandwich is the perfect blend of ingredients!

New York Gyro Place is one of The 13 Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Philadelphia.

6. New York Gyro Place

7.6
4407 Chestnut St (btwn 44 and 45 St), Philadelphia, PA
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Spruce Hill · 10 tips and reviews

HalalfoodcriticHalalfoodcritic: The quality of cheesesteak and chicken rice platter has decreased substantially

Timur R.Timur Rustamov: Doesn't look like much but it turned out to be great value while reminding me of my visits to Turkey and other Eastern countries. Tastes great!

Ahmed A.Ahmed Alkhurisi: Try their Chicken Gyro %100

Amasi Kitchen & Hookah Lounge is one of The 13 Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Philadelphia.

7. Amasi Kitchen & Hookah Lounge

7.3
1731 Cecil B Moore Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Middle Eastern Restaurant · North Philadelphia · 5 tips and reviews

Tristan R.Tristan Rhodeside: Crazy good middle Eastern food, Would recommend the kafta and hummus. Staff was also very courteous and helped pick out a hookah flavor

M FahaD .M FahaD 💊📓: If I compared Amasi hookah to other hookah lounges I'd put it on top of that list. Not because they serve great food and hookah but cuz there is no many in Philli. I like their 🐥 shawa. sandwich👍🏻

K K.K Khalid: 👍👍👍👍👍

Ariana Restaurant is one of The 13 Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Philadelphia.

8. Ariana Restaurant

7.2
134 Chestnut St (btw Front & 2nd St), Philadelphia, PA
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Center City East · 10 tips and reviews

Derya M.Derya MT: The Afghani pudding, firnee, was amazing. Their rice dishes were tasty. The appetizer, Aashak it was called I think, was also delicious.

CindabyteCindabyte: they really try to suck money out of you. beware!

A F.A F: Delicious Afghan food -- everything spiced just right.

apricot stone is one of The 13 Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Philadelphia.

9. apricot stone

8.3
1040 N 2nd St #601 (btwn W George St & W Wildey St), Philadelphia, PA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 2 tips and reviews

Ryon C.Ryon Coleman: Delicious lamb kebab

Shea R.Shea Rader: Muhammara is great

Judah Mediterranean Grill is one of The 13 Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Philadelphia.

10. Judah Mediterranean Grill

7.9
9311 Krewstown Rd, Philadelphia, PA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Bustleton · 4 tips and reviews

Scott P.Scott P: Amazing hummus, schnitzel, Israeli salad and pitas

YonatanYonatan: Pretty good shawarma. Get the pitta the luffa is too big for one

URITHEPIRATE W.URITHEPIRATE W: Amazing burgers

New York Gyro is one of The 13 Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Philadelphia.

11. New York Gyro

7.8
38th St (at Walnut St), Philadelphia, PA
Food Truck · University City · 22 tips and reviews

NicoleNicole: Fantastic and friendly service. This food truck is definitely worth the wait.

Tanvir M.Tanvir Mohammed: Chicken/lamb platter + white sauce = pure heaven!!!

Bee S.Bee S: Gr8 chicken over rice 👌

New York Gyro Halal Cart is one of The 13 Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Philadelphia.

12. New York Gyro Halal Cart

7.4
30 S 17th St (btwn Ranstead and Ludlow), Philadelphia, PA
Food Truck · Center City West · 2 tips and reviews

Lindsay W.Lindsay W: Get the chicken & rice combo with extra white sauce! It's great.

Cheryl P.Cheryl Priest: Delicious food!

Al Zaytouna is one of The 13 Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Philadelphia.

13. Al Zaytouna

7.2
912 Christian St (at 9th St), Philadelphia, PA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Bella Vista - Southwark · 11 tips and reviews

Daanish A.Daanish Arif: Try the fish special if they have it, it's amazing. All the food is great quality in general, & you get good portions, something rare to find in Philly, especially with ethnic food. I recommend it!

Austin S.Austin Seraphin: Grateful waffle! Keep it in the foil.

Yusuf Nidal R.Yusuf Nidal Rahman: Everything I've had here was really good, Grilled veggies and falafel is really worth a try.