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-rated dining experiences
Experience the best middle eastern restaurants in Herald Square. From authentic flavors to modern interpretations, discover top-rated middle eastern dining.
Herald Square's Premier Middle Eastern Destinations
Nestled in the bustling heart of Herald Square, this collection showcases the vibrant flavors of the Middle East alongside a diverse array of global influences. From the aromatic spices of Indian dishes at Wok in the Clouds to classic American fare at Madison Cafe & Grill, there is a plate to satisfy every craving in this busy transit hub. You can grab a quick, authentic bite from legendary street carts like Moshe’s Falafel and Rafiqi’s or sit down for a Mediterranean feast at Omar’s Mediterranean Cuisine. Whether you are looking for a fast halal meal on the go or a hearty grill experience, these local favorites offer a delicious cross-section of the city's culinary landscape.
30 restaurants in Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Herald Square | Top Rated 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.
