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 29 cheap dining experiences
Find cheap middle eastern restaurants in Koreatown. Great middle eastern food that fits your budget.
Koreatown's Cheap Middle Eastern Destinations
Explore a vibrant selection of affordable Middle Eastern and Mediterranean gems tucked away in the heart of Koreatown. From the sizzling spits at Lava Shawarma NYC to the crispy, golden bites at Moshe’s falafel, this collection highlights the neighborhood's best spots for a quick and flavorful meal. Whether you are grabbing a pita from Rafiqi’s Food Cart or sitting down for a platter at Omar’s Mediterranean Cuisine, these eateries offer authentic spices and generous portions without breaking the bank.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Middle Eastern Restaurants in Koreatown | 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.
- Mido’s · 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.
- Miznon Kosher · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Akdeniz Mediterranean Cuisine · rated 4.4/5: Mediterranean.
- Delectica · 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.
- Sunflower Gramercy · 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.
- mezeh · rated 4.2/5: Mediterranean.
- Halal Gyro · rated 4.2/5: Mediterranean.
- Turkish Kitchen · rated 4.2/5: 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.
