Al-sham Sweets and Pastries is one of The 15 Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Queens.

1. Al-sham Sweets and Pastries

9.0
24-39 Steinway St (Astoria Boulevard & 25th Avenue), Astoria, NY
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Astoria · 17 tips and reviews

Raqib S.Raqib Sheikh: Knafa here is amazing. Make sure to get it heated. And enjoy with a cup of Yusuf.

Sündos K.Sündos Kad: Best Kunafa you can ever taste😍! I Highly recommend it! 😊

Nick R.Nick Rizk: Knefe is very good

Souk El Shater is one of The 15 Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Queens.

2. Souk El Shater

8.7
4303 Queens Blvd (43rd Street), Sunnyside, NY
Middle Eastern Restaurant · 23 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Lebanese grocery and lunch counter with some of the best shawarma in the city. Don't overlook the steam table—just ask for what's fresh and delicious that day.

Matty M.Matty McDonough: Everything is so good here!!! And the guys are super friendly !!!

Julia D.Julia Dennison: Awesome falafel -- and super friendly staff.

Kabul Kabab is one of The 15 Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Queens.

3. Kabul Kabab

8.0
4251 Main St, Flushing, NY
Middle Eastern Restaurant · 24 tips and reviews

Michelle X.Michelle Xiao: They have really good kabob, must try the chicken and the lamb. The combo kabob has a variety selections to choose from. Their lamb is extremely good with brown rice and pomegranate spice powder

Pennylane Y.Pennylane Yilmaz: Filet mignon kebab is on point

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Afghan kebab house that specializes in huge swordfuls of well-charred meat and fish.

Tuts Hub is one of The 15 Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Queens.

4. Tuts Hub

7.9
30-91 Steinway St (30th Avenue), Astoria, NY
Middle Eastern Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

Zach H.Zach Hamed: Authentic Egyptian Middle Eastern food in a fast casual environment for very reasonable prices. Try the kebabs, shawarma, and kofta, and feteer for dessert. Playroom on top floor is great for kids!

steve m.steve manegatos: Great place for family its like restaurant rolled into a museum great casual dining with 2 story seating and kids play area 3rd FL which was great for the kids ,great price ,,,,,,,Recommended

Marina M.Marina Malak: Great food and decoration. Loved it💙

Balkh Shish Kabab House is one of The 15 Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Queens.

5. Balkh Shish Kabab House

7.5
2310 31st St (btwn 23rd Rd & 23rd Ave), Astoria, NY
Middle Eastern Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews

Qasim G.Qasim Gardner: Go with a couple of people, order the mixed appetizer withe different Bolanee and Samosa before your entree. They've never disappointed us.

Ahna H.Ahna Hendrix: Excellent, excellent, excellent food! The lamb is so tender is easily pulls apart with a fork. 100% authentic. Yumminess galore :)

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Winner of Best Afghan in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! Vegetarians can munch on bolanee kadu - pumpkin filled turnovers.

Arzu is one of The 15 Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Queens.

6. Arzu

7.7
10105 67th Rd. (at Queens Blvd.), Rego Park, NY
Middle Eastern Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews

Kira R.Kira Rocha: The service was friendly and food came out fast everything was delicious. Its byob.

Alex's J.Alex's Jewelry: liver shishkabob and lagman stew

Víctor Daniel G.Víctor Daniel González: Lamb I'd amazing, and the grilled tomato is so sweet and juicy

Layaly Cafe is one of The 15 Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Queens.

7. Layaly Cafe

7.8
4409 Broadway, Astoria, NY
Middle Eastern Restaurant · 2 tips and reviews

Tamer S.Tamer Sabry: The best hookah in Astoria!!!!

Moe A.Moe Al: 😀😀😀 the best

Stix Kosher Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Queens.

8. Stix Kosher Restaurant

7.7
101-15 Queens Blvd, Forest Hills, NY
Middle Eastern Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews

CarlyH W.CarlyH Wells: In collaboration with our world-class Executive Chef, the Kasbah kosher restaurant in Manhattan has created a deliciously tempting menu featuring traditional American favourites as well as Kosher... Read more.

Olga Z.Olga Zhukova: Delicious shashlik - beef, lamb, ribs, liver, etc. Also they serve vodka in a teapot:)

Yana M.Yana M: Food is amazing, kebabs are perfectly spiced and soups like lagman Shurpa very tasty and the Samsa and mantu.

King of Falafel and Shawarma is one of The 15 Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Queens.

9. King of Falafel and Shawarma

7.6
3301 30th Ave (33rd street), Astoria, NY
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Astoria · 2 tips and reviews

Mitchell L.Mitchell Livingston: The shawafel with chicken and falafel was pretty delicious. And they give you a free falafel while you wait!

AnnieAnnie: Comida deliciosa. Buena opción si deseas comer sano.

Grill Point is one of The 15 Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Queens.

10. Grill Point

7.4
6954 Main St, Flushing, NY
Middle Eastern Restaurant · 21 tips and reviews

Michael O.Michael Ocher: the baby chicken shawarma is out of this world! one of the best I ever had! and the sides and salads amazing also!

M M.M M: We saw this spot on Mike Colameco's food show. The chicken shuwarma is amazing. Not the frozen loaf most places have. They make their own, from real chickens they marinate and spice, in house.

Ms.QueensKittyMs.QueensKitty: The food is absolutely excellent! The best Israeli food. But on a bad note the service is terrible... My father "the dinner natzi" would have my server fired!!

Halal Sandwich Shop is one of The 15 Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Queens.

11. Halal Sandwich Shop

7.5
2561 Steinway St, Astoria, NY
Middle Eastern Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews

Kimmie O.Kimmie Ohh: Food is very affordable & portions are huge! Get sandwiches on their homemade bread. Get their platters with yellow rice / Spanish saffron rice & get a side of crispy fries! Get their house specials!

Sue E.Sue Ellen: Food is amazing, service not so much. They took 25 minutes to give us our orders, and gave it faster to people who spoke Arabic. Would go again for food, not for their service

Malin A.Malin Ali Bey: Amazing mint tea...great gyro also...

Kabab Café is one of The 15 Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Queens.

12. Kabab Café

7.3
25-12 Steinway St (btwn 25th & 28th Ave.), Astoria, NY
Middle Eastern Restaurant · 26 tips and reviews

Kathryn Y.Kathryn Yu: The menu is given verbally and changes every night. Ask if you can have a mezze plate and the organ meats of the day. Don't miss the lamb brains, lamb cheek, hearts, sweetbreads, liver, or tongue.

Nora G.Nora Gomez: Ask Ali for a recommendation. BYOB!

GourmetLiveGourmetLive: Eat like an Egyptian with Kabab Café’s Mezza that’s a typical Middle Eastern appetizer. “It’s a large selection of different vegetables cooked raw in a healthy preparation,” notes Chef Michael Ginor.

El-Rawsheh is one of The 15 Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Queens.

13. El-Rawsheh

7.3
25-48 Steinway St (btwn 25th & 28th Ave.), Astoria, NY
Middle Eastern Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

Simran J.Simran Jaising: everything. the lamb is especially flavorful. all the sandwiches. get the tongue sandwich--melt in your mouth texture.

MystiqueMystique: Awesome whole chicken!

Serious EatsSerious Eats: There are better spots for Lebanese sandwiches in Astoria, but the fatty, tender, and mildly gamey veal tongue here is worth a stop if you're on Steinway Street.

El Omda is one of The 15 Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Queens.

14. El Omda

7.2
33-10 28th Ave, New York, NY
Middle Eastern Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews

Paul W.Paul Wang: Amazing authentic Egyptian food. Get the Bechemel Macaroni, Kofta Kebab, Hummus salad, and Tahini.

Lorie A.Lorie Acio: Get the tajin or the mixed meat entree. Yum

Jack C.Jack Cilver: Everything is amazing Im really feel in my home in Egypt 😊

AbuQir Seafood is one of The 15 Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Queens.

15. AbuQir Seafood

9.2
24-19 Steinway St (btwn 25th Ave & Astoria Blvd), Queens, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Astoria · 7 tips and reviews

DavidDavid: As good as Taverna Kyklades but without all the distractions. A hidden gem in Astoria where it’s all about the fresh fish and delicious cooking. Order the shrimp, branzini (baked) & eggplant.

Kathy L.Kathy Liu: The tagine is AMAZING here and among my favorite things ever to eat in NYC. The seafood here is fresh and amazingly seasoned. 10/10 recommend going.

MayaMaya: The bronzini and grilled shrimp were amazing. Eggplant side was also excellent. Wish I had tried more.