Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Nargila Grill, Chamoun's Way and Chamoun's Way, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 33 affordable dining experiences
Find affordable middle eastern restaurants in Upper East Side. Great middle eastern food that fits your budget.
Upper East Side's Affordable Middle Eastern Destinations
Discover a vibrant array of budget-friendly Middle Eastern flavors tucked away in the elegant streets of the Upper East Side. From the authentic Lebanese recipes at Chamoun's Way to the crispy, golden falafel at Tamam, this collection highlights the neighborhood's rich Mediterranean and Halal culinary scene. Whether you are looking for a casual bite from Nargila Grill or a more robust meal at Sip & Sizzle, these local favorites offer satisfying experiences without the high price tag.
30 restaurants in Best Affordable Middle Eastern Restaurants in Upper East Side | Affordable Middle Eastern Food
- Nargila Grill · rated 5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Chamoun's Way · rated 4.9/5: lebanese_restaurant.
- Chamoun's Way · rated 4.9/5: Middle Eastern.
- Tamam · rated 4.8/5: Middle Eastern.
- Tamam Falafel · rated 4.7/5: Middle Eastern.
- Le Botaniste · rated 4.6/5: restaurant.
- The Twins Halal Food · rated 4.6/5: Middle Eastern.
- Grill Point · rated 4.6/5: Middle Eastern.
- Oda House UES · rated 4.6/5: Middle Eastern.
- Kero’s Halal Food · rated 4.5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Friends Halal · rated 4.5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Sip & Sizzle · rated 4.5/5: Steakhouse.
- Lashevet · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- The Migrant Kitchen Upper East Side · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Hummus Kitchen · rated 4.3/5: Middle Eastern.
- Al-Badawi · rated 4.3/5: Middle Eastern.
- A la Turka · rated 4.3/5: mediterranean_restaurant.
- AGORA TURKISH RESTAURANT · rated 4.3/5: Middle Eastern.
- A la Turka · rated 4.3/5: Middle Eastern.
- Persepolis · rated 4.2/5: Middle Eastern.
- Nargila Grill · rated 4.1/5: Middle Eastern.
- Kavkazkiy Dvorik · rated 4.1/5: Middle Eastern.
- Afghan Kebab House · rated 4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Breads Bakery · rated 4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Michaeli Bakery · rated 4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Nuts Factory · rated 3/5: Middle Eastern.
- The Hummus & Pita Co.: Middle Eastern.
- A La Turka Restaurant: Middle Eastern.
- Tandoor Oven: Indian.
- Persepolis: Middle Eastern.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
