Middle Eastern Restaurants near Columbia Heights, MN

“الأكل طيب واهم شيء حلال“

“This new spot is exactly what I’ve been looking for a mix menu of all my favorite foods. I have been there multiple times already and each time the food is just right. As of now my favorite meal is the mix kebab plate or the teriyaki chicken. They also have some shocking hours which I find interesting because they are the only spot I know of that stay open till 1am on weekends and this is amazing because I usually finish my work at 12am so it’s the perfect spot to go to for a late night eat. I highly recommended this place the people are friendly and have a really nice vibey atmosphere. 10/10“

“Got the Meal for 3 for myself and my hubby so you could have leftovers:) Food was excellent, we will be back!“

“They offer the best quality Pakistani cuisines, Gyros, platters and lots of items that makes your tastebuds feel an exceptional experience of deliciousness. Highly recommend it.“

“Amazing food, fun atmosphere, and great service each time. Def recommend the wagyu sandwich and the garlic paste is my favorite thing to smother on everything. So good!“

“Food was good. The owner was very nice, and friendly service for kids. Had Dahi Puri after a long time.“

“Just drove from North Dakota to come here (6 hour drive) and this is the best shawarma I’ve had to date.“

“Incredible flavor combinations that reward you for stepping out of your comfort zone!“

“THE BEST!!!“

“Mim’s Cafe is a FIND! Great atmosphere, friendly workers and our schwarma was delicious! The mocha and chai were on point too. We will be back!“

“Ariana is definitely in my top 3 restaurants in the greater MPLS area. I have never had a bad meal. In fact, every meal we have ever had has been incredible! You can taste that everything is scratch made and I have never had an error on any order. Love this place! Support local, eat local!“

“Excellent meal great rice taste meat is so tender and fresh the kebab taste real good bread unbelievable just try it and you will know what I’m talking about mouth watering food“

“Amazing food! The goat was SO good, literally fell off the bone, rice flavor was incredible, and chapati was soft and very good with the hummus. The service was so kind and brought out complimentary lentil soup and Somali tea for each of us. The online menu seems to be a little off, some of the prices are actually lower than they’re listed for. Would definitely come again!“

“I was staying in the University of Minnesota and this place was a life saver when I did not want to eat in the dining hall. Their falafel sandwich was genuinely some of the best falafel I have ever had and their fries were undoubtedly the best fries I have ever had. The service was super quick and we got our food in under 10 minutes consistently. The staff was super friendly and the restaurant had a great atmosphere to it. Would strongly recommend if you are in the area!“

“Excellent food. Highly recommend it.“

“stopped in a couple weeks ago and it was really good will come again“

“I go to Naf Naf grill a lot and recently tried this Naf Naf Grill location. They have very good pita and chicken. I absolutely love the pita sandwich and just can't get enough. They are very delicious and taste awesome when paired with the right sauces.
The staff here are very nice. Though the price of Pita sandwich meal is a lot on the higher side compared to such meals in the area, the Pita meal deal $9.99 for pita sandwich with fries and coke was the perfect pricing and hope they make it permanent.
Overall a great delicious food place and a must try!“

“Absolutely lovely restaurant and a must-visit when visiting the twin cities. Love the atmosphere and kind staff. Try the fancy hummus and grab some baklava to take home.“

“Naf Naf Grill completely nails it with fresh, flavorful, and fast Middle Eastern street food. Their pillowy, fresh-baked pita bread is hands-down the star of the show—always served warm, soft, and perfect for wrapping around their incredibly juicy, well-seasoned chicken shawarma. Every bowl and sandwich is fully customizable, but the real magic happens when you load up on their legendary, creamy garlic sauce and top it off with a kick of spicy s'khug. With its bright, clean environment and fast-moving assembly line, it is easily my absolute go-to spot for a quick, consistently delicious, and deeply satisfying meal.“

“This is a good remake of an old fast-food place-clean and bright and welcoming.
Food was quite good. We sat for 3 hours (there were open tables!).

Vegetarian options: Vegetarian options were on appetizer menu so we ate off the app menu.“

“The best East African restaurant in the Twin Cities hands down! I go to Kalsan at least once a month to get the Chicken Suqaar with rice, it's one of my favorite dishes in the city. They recently remodeled the interior too so I tend to sit down instead of ordering take-out now. Great place!“

“It’s sooooo good . I recommend 👍“

“East Village is hands down the best Somali restaurant around!
Their sambusa is absolutely delicious — crispy, fresh, and perfectly seasoned. The chicken salad is next level: clean, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The quality of the food here is unmatched, and the service is always friendly and fast. If you’re looking for top-notch Somali cuisine, East Village is the place to go!“

“It’s just so good in every thing you want in dining.“

“The staff are always very friendly and helpful to both my client and I“

“great food, friendly, clean, and did I mention the food I had was yummy“