1. Shukette
9.2
230 9th Ave (at W 24th St), New York, NY
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Chelsea · 16 tips and reviews
itg1 itg1 pro: Must get - labneh, frena bread, and mic drop dessert
Nicole Ribaudo: This place is amazing, highly recommend the labneh, frena and the shawarma spiced fries. And a side of toum!
Tim Deng: their toum is sooo good
2. 12 Chairs
8.8
56 Macdougal St (btwn W Houston & Prince St), New York, NY
Middle Eastern Restaurant · SoHo · 144 tips and reviews
Kayleigh Harrington: Light dinner of lamb kebabs, labneh with za'atar, and a Greek salad. Fresh and authentic. Great location in Soho.
Walter Blaurock: Don't fear; they have more than 12 chairs.
Mike Feldman: Love this place!!!! Great food, great service.
4. Zizi
8.0
182 8th Ave, New York, NY
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Chelsea · 8 tips and reviews
Ernesto Gutierrez: The lamb kofta alone was enough to make me want to come back and try all the dishes. The meat was tender, juicy and the side ingredients blend incredibly well to enjoy with a pita.
Debs: Good service. We enjoyed the cauliflower, halloumi and artichoke sides, Branzino and Chicken Shawarma as mains.
DoubleDeuce: You'll definitely be glad that you came here for the brunch food menu.
5. Au Za'atar
8.1
188 Avenue A (at 12th St), New York, NY
Middle Eastern Restaurant · East Village · 80 tips and reviews
Carlos Carreto: Shawarma is wonderful, a sufficient entree for two persons. Great spot and super welcoming waiters.
Dens: Foursquare tips did not do us wrong -- kebabs are great, cauliflower is great. The pita & hummus & olive oil you get right after you sit may be the best part tho. a bit pricey. I bet brunch is killer
Village Voice: Get a taste of the traditional Arabian French vegetarian dishes. Have the fatteh al-betenjane ($13), eggplant topped with toasted pita bread & smothered with garlic yogurt sauce and sautéed pine nuts. Read more.
8. Qanoon
7.9
180 9th Ave, New York, NY
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Chelsea · 6 tips and reviews
John H: Nice decor and delicious appetizers. We had the taboleh salad and it was the best one I ever had in the city. I tried the musachan as an entree, it was outstanding as well. Will be back
Saleem: Vegetarian dishes were lackluster. Cauliflower was ok, Mahshi ehh. Restaurant seems half done (e.g. tables in rear are under stark lights and over vibrating machinery in basement). Too bad.
Andrew Galdi: Amazing food! The balance of spices is masterful. Elevated and innovative take on some classic dishes.
10. Salam Restaurant
7.9
104 W 13th St, New York, NY
Middle Eastern Restaurant · West Village · 18 tips and reviews
Kaely G: Really great appetizers (Egyptian bean salad) and amazing ouzi!! Really cozy and comfortable seating
Lana: If you're ever in New York You should definitely stop by here it's amazing, honestly the best food with amazing service 👌👌👌👌👍👍👍👌👌👌
Ian Gee: Had repeated communication issues with our waiter, it's unclear she knows how to empathize with people.
15. Moustache Pitza
7.7
90 Bedford St (at Grove), New York, NY
Middle Eastern Restaurant · West Village · 60 tips and reviews
Margaux LeBuffe: Hummus, pita & moustache pitza are spot on 👌
Marissa Campise: get the hummus and fresh pitas
Bravo: My neighborhood Middle Eastern restaurant. Puffy, just-baked-in-a-brick-oven pita bread with great salads. -Anita Lo, Top Chef