Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Nargila Grill, Dayi'nin Yeri and The Hugh, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 30 cheap dining experiences
Find cheap middle eastern restaurants in Manhattan. Great middle eastern food that fits your budget.
Manhattan's Cheap Middle Eastern Destinations
Manhattan offers an incredible array of affordable Middle Eastern dining options that bring authentic Mediterranean flavors to every corner of the borough. This curated collection features everything from the traditional Lebanese specialties at Chamoun's Way to the quick and savory street food found at 2 Guys Halal Truck and Moshe's falafel. Whether you are looking for a hearty platter from NY Express Halal Food or a fresh bite from Halal Bakers Cafe, these budget-friendly spots ensure you can enjoy a delicious, culturally rich meal without breaking the bank.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Middle Eastern Restaurants in Manhattan | Cheap Middle Eastern Food
- Nargila Grill · rated 5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Dayi'nin Yeri · rated 5/5: Middle Eastern.
- The Hugh · rated 5/5: American.
- Cafe Massawa · rated 5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Halal Chicks and Platters · rated 5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Columbia The Fac Shack · rated 5/5: Middle Eastern.
- HUNCHOS Halal spot · rated 5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Al Hanaa Halal Food · rated 5/5: Middle Eastern.
- 2 Guys Halal Truck · rated 5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Aragvi · rated 4.9/5: Middle Eastern.
- Cafe Massawa · rated 4.9/5: Middle Eastern.
- Chamoun's Way · rated 4.9/5: lebanese_restaurant.
- ME Mediterranean Eatery · rated 4.9/5: Mediterranean.
- Yemeni Restaurant - New York NYC · rated 4.9/5: Middle Eastern.
- Shawarma Bay · rated 4.9/5: Middle Eastern.
- Addey Ababa · rated 4.9/5: Middle Eastern.
- Halal Bakers Cafe · rated 4.9/5: Middle Eastern.
- NY Express Halal Food · rated 4.9/5: Middle Eastern.
- Hungarian kosher takeout · rated 4.9/5: Middle Eastern.
- Azara kitchen · rated 4.9/5: Middle Eastern.
- Chamoun's Way · rated 4.9/5: Middle Eastern.
- Moshe's falafel · rated 4.8/5: Middle Eastern.
- Halal Chicks and Platters · 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.
- Benyam · rated 4.8/5: Middle Eastern.
- Muna · rated 4.8/5: Middle Eastern.
- Tamam · rated 4.8/5: Middle Eastern.
- Fast&buy halal food · rated 4.8/5: Middle Eastern.
- Friend's Halal Food · rated 4.8/5: 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.
