Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are abcV, RAKKA and Eastside Story, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 34 cheap dining experiences
Find cheap middle eastern restaurants in Union Square. Great middle eastern food that fits your budget.
Union Square's Cheap Middle Eastern Destinations
Discover the vibrant flavors of the Middle East and Mediterranean right in the heart of Union Square with this selection of affordable local favorites. From the iconic pita pockets at Mamoun's Falafel to the sizzling rotisserie meats at Lava Shawarma NYC and Döner Haus, these spots offer satisfying meals that are easy on the wallet. The collection spans a wide range of experiences, including quick-service halal carts, casual Mediterranean grills like ZaZu, and relaxed spaces like Olive Tree Cafe. Whether you are craving a traditional falafel platter or a fusion-inspired bite, these budget-friendly gems provide a delicious taste of the region without leaving the neighborhood.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Middle Eastern Restaurants in Union Square | Cheap Middle Eastern Food
- abcV · rated 5/5: Middle Eastern.
- RAKKA · rated 4.9/5: Middle Eastern.
- Eastside Story · rated 4.9/5: American.
- Fast&buy halal food · rated 4.8/5: Middle Eastern.
- Eat Offbeat · rated 4.8/5: Middle Eastern.
- Olympia Pita · rated 4.7/5: Mediterranean.
- Lava Shawarma NYC · rated 4.7/5: Middle Eastern.
- Terra Mediterrania · rated 4.7/5: Mediterranean.
- Mido’s · rated 4.7/5: Middle Eastern.
- Salma · rated 4.6/5: Middle Eastern.
- Chama Mama Chelsea · rated 4.6/5: Middle Eastern.
- ZiZi · rated 4.6/5: Middle Eastern.
- Halal in East Village · rated 4.6/5: Middle Eastern.
- Cafe Mogador · rated 4.5/5: Moroccan / Middle Eastern.
- Caravan of Dreams · rated 4.5/5: Mediterranean.
- Wok in the Clouds · rated 4.5/5: Indian.
- Lava Shawarma NYC · rated 4.5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Lava Shawarma · rated 4.5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Mamoun's Falafel · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Balade · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Taboonette · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Kubeh · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Mimi's Hummus · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Döner Haus · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- ZaZu Mediterranean Street Food · rated 4.4/5: Mediterranean.
- Old Tbilisi Garden · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- FLÉ FLÉ Grill · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Au Za'atar · rated 4.3/5: Middle Eastern.
- Olive Tree Cafe · rated 4.3/5: cafe.
- Berlin Döner · rated 4.3/5: 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.
