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 3 upscale dining experiences
Find upscale middle eastern restaurants in Koreatown. Great middle eastern food that fits your budget.
Koreatown's Upscale Middle Eastern Destinations
Discover a sophisticated side of Koreatown where refined flavors and elegant settings offer a luxurious alternative to the area's traditional fare. This curated collection showcases premier Middle Eastern destinations like Tagine and Kosher in Midtown, while also highlighting the polished Italian plates found at Leonetta. From aromatic spices to artisanal pastas, these upscale spots provide the perfect backdrop for an elevated dining experience in the heart of the city.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Middle Eastern Restaurants in Koreatown | Upscale 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.
