Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Moshe's falafel, Sharif's Famous and Rafiqi’s Food Cart, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 25 cheap dining experiences
Find cheap middle eastern restaurants in Herald Square. Great middle eastern food that fits your budget.
Herald Square's Cheap Middle Eastern Destinations
Discover a vibrant array of affordable Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavors tucked away in the bustling heart of Herald Square. From the aromatic spices of street-side carts like Rafiqi’s and Royal Grill Halal Food to the fresh, customizable bowls at CAVA, this collection offers a wealth of budget-friendly options for every palate. Whether you are craving a quick pita from Moshe's falafel or a hearty plate from Lava Shawarma NYC, these local favorites prove that you do not have to spend a fortune to enjoy an authentic taste of the Levant in Midtown.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Middle Eastern Restaurants in Herald Square | Cheap Middle Eastern Food
- Moshe's falafel · rated 4.8/5: Middle Eastern.
- Sharif's Famous · rated 4.8/5: Middle Eastern.
- Rafiqi’s Food Cart · rated 4.8/5: Middle Eastern.
- Fast&buy halal food · rated 4.8/5: Middle Eastern.
- Madison Cafe & Grill · rated 4.8/5: American.
- Lava Shawarma NYC · rated 4.7/5: Middle Eastern.
- David's · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Moshe’s falafel · rated 4.6/5: Middle Eastern.
- Wok in the Clouds · rated 4.5/5: Indian.
- Captain's Cafe Bar and Grill New York, NY · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Omar’s Mediterranean Cuisine/Halal · rated 4.5/5: Mediterranean.
- Kwik Meal NYC · rated 4.5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Sahara's Turkish Cuisine · rated 4.5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Lava Shawarma NYC · rated 4.5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Miraj Healthy Grill · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Turkish Cuisine · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Miznon Kosher · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Akdeniz Mediterranean Cuisine · rated 4.4/5: Mediterranean.
- AYINTAP TURKISH CUISINE & DESSERT · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- ZaZu Mediterranean Street Food · rated 4.4/5: Mediterranean.
- Ravagh Persian Grill · rated 4.3/5: Middle Eastern.
- Royal Grill Halal Food · rated 4.3/5: Middle Eastern.
- Kebab Grill & Juice Bar · rated 4.3/5: Middle Eastern.
- Mr. Broadway · rated 4.3/5: Middle Eastern.
- CAVA · rated 4.3/5: Mediterranean.
- istanbul Bay Express · rated 4.3/5: Middle Eastern.
- Halal Gyro · rated 4.2/5: Mediterranean.
- Turkish Kitchen · rated 4.2/5: Middle Eastern.
- Tiberias · rated 4.2/5: Middle Eastern.
- Chote Nawab · rated 4.1/5: Indian.
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.












