Middle Eastern Restaurants near Jamaica, NY

“the food it's delicious 😋“

“I never thought I would find a kosher restaurant on the border of Bushwick and Bed-Stuy. And as far as I can tell, the closest place elsewhere you can find kosher food is in Crown Heights, which is about 2 miles away. Still, the shakshuka pita I had blew me away. That, and Eddie (the owner) helped me put on tefillin earlier. Considering it is a kosher establishment, the prices are pretty fair. Jewish or not, if you find yourself over here, try it, you won't regret it. My Orthodox friends would love this“

“We ordered for the first time tonight from Sammy, former proprietor of JuJu’s Bagels now transformed into El Toum. We ordered 4 items and they were ready for pickup in less than 25 minutes. The Mixed Kebab platter, Kofta Burger with fries, Falafel Sandwich with extra tahini sauce, and El Toum Appetizer were refreshingly homemade, tasted delicious, and proved outstanding bangs for the buck. More than enough food for a family of four with leftovers. This is a very welcome addition to a neighborhood missing this kind of fare. I highly recommend supporting this local business. Some of the best falafel and tabouli I’ve tasted in quite some time too!“

“I've lived in the neighborhood for 2yrs and finally decided to Try this Restaurant and it hasn't disappointed me yet! I was confused on what dish to get so the cashier (young lady with glasses) recommended "Chicken TIkka" it's so yummy ? the food was hot and freshly cooked this is my third time visiting. I'll definitely be back to try more items off the menu. I Also like they are open lateeeeee“

“My first time visiting and Ahmed was so kind and welcoming! I tried the mixed platter with three different meats and two sides (I chose rice and salad). The salad was fresh and crunchy, the meat and rice were seasoned wonderfully. Every bite was delicious, and the portions were huge. It's more a restaurant vibe so give them a little time to cook the food. Overall I highly recommend and I'll be coming back!“

“Absolutely amazing food!. Best Spinach pies I've ever had.“

“Rothchilds never disappoints. We love all the food options, and drinks. The owner and staff couldn’t be more accommodating.“

“Friendly service, good food takes time to prepare but it's so worth the wait“

“My opinion is 8.3/10. Overall I did enjoy it for my first shashuka. $15 for hummus, 2 eggs and 2 pitas pockets. Overall fresh and enjoyable. Maybe wait was a tad long about 30 mins and maybe a little strong on tahini in the hummus. Check out my in depth video reviews on any of the platforms below. TikTok: TheUrbanLegend4 Instagram: UrbanLegend4 Facebook: Panayoti Kokalis YouTube: Urban Legend“

“Great lunch! Delicious, great price, large tasty portions great patio seating and friendly atmosphere. Thank you“

“Delicious food and wonderful atmosphere. Can not wait to return!“

“For over 9 years,
I've visited this restaurant in the Astoria area of Queens, NY with my family and friends.
After playing semi-pro soccer and now as an amateur, I always come here to enjoy a great time.
The food is delicious and flavorful, and the service is excellent.
I highly recommend it to anyone.
And the best part? It's not expensive — affordable for any budget.
TN.
Visit it and you'll see!

I'm back today for my favorite fish.
Last time I forgot to put 5 star.“

“I stopped in on my way home from Rhode Island to Philadelphia. I made the stop because this place has amazing authentic food. I use to live in Queens and came here every week. I since moved a few years back and I will stop here every time I get a chance. Love the owner, very friendly and kind and he hands out free falafel throughout the day.“

“The Koshari! Will go back again for sure!“

“Food was delicious, the people and service was excellent. ❤️❤️❤️“

“Family owned and delicious Mediterranean food. Friendly service.“

“This place is small but mighty! The food is absolutely amazing. I drove 35 minutes to get here, and let me tell you—it did not disappoint. Every bite hit all the right taste buds and more. The owner is so friendly and welcoming, and everything is fresh, balanced, and healthy. If eating like this is what it takes to lose weight, I’m definitely going to hit my goals!“

“Delicious, fresh chicken and lamb, perfectly seasoned and cooked, and served with a smile. Quality of the meats is above the usual cart fare, and it makes a big difference. We eat a LOT of halal cart food, and Abdul offers some of the best we’ve had. If you’re in the area (or flying out of JFK and have some extra time), it’s worth a small detour.“

“Great authentic shawarma djej. Love that they crisp the saj after rolling it. The guys are friendly, and their sauces and pickles are excellent. Also a big fan of whatever seasoning they use on those crispy fries. One small recommendation, just because of where they’re situated: would love to see some quality hot sauce or shatta on offer. Overall, 10/10—would definitely recommend when you’re looking for a break from the typical halal cart fare.“

“If you want to know if the food is good at this Persian restaurant, you should ask a Persian. Yes, the food here is EXCELLENT! Always the same flavors. Never disappointing. Your first time? For Appetizers, order the Olivyeh Salad (Potatoes salad with chicken). Order the soup Ashe' Reshteh, a Thick noodles and beans /greens soup.
For dinner, Order the Combination with chicken with bone. comes with white rice (good for 4 people, or take home after). It comes with everything you need. Order an additional side of Green rice or Zereshk Polo which is a little sour, but tasty. (Polo means Rice). Do not order grilled shrimp (that's not Persian food)
Or order The Grilled Salmon kabab with green rice it is GREAT! Enjoy.
This is probably The Best Persian restaurant in NY.“

“Very classy place to conduct a business dinner and the food is great and plentiful. I had a business dinner meeting here and was 100 percent happy with the surroundings as well as the service and food. The sushi was first class as were the specialties“

“Fast service and food tastes soo good“

“Checked out Halal Muchies after so many people told me about it and they did not disappoint!!! Cooked perfectly, super tasty and great portions! I hope this place is around for a very long time!“

“This is a very good authentic Kosher Mediterranean restaurant. The food is great. Very good Turkey/Lamb Shawarma. The place is pretty busy, for a good reason, but it is still possible to get a table. I've been here a couple of times already and am pretty sure will be back again.“

“I went and ordered the Fahsa with lamb and the Salta about a month ago. It comes with a nice amount of bread to eat it with too.
It was wonderful and I highly recommend this place. Still remember how lovely it was so I decided to write a review. I feel like that is a good testament to how nice it was.

I recommend those two dishes if you go here.“

“The owner of worker of this truck is a godsend! I couldn’t figure out how to put coins in the meter and he offered to pay and did for me with his coins and refused my pay back. He is such a genuine man and deserves all of the business. When I feel better, will definitely try out his falafel! As a local dentist, I will definitely recommend his food to the patients nearby.“

“I have visited Aden multiple times and have always enjoyed my experiences. Delicious Yemeni food, likely the best in Queens, whether sit down, take-out, or from their street grill, coupled with the friendly service will keep me and my family coming back. Take the poor reviews of this business and set them aside as merely bad judgment on the reviewer's. This is not a fast food restaurant! Expect to wait a little, but you will be satisfied.Their Steinway Halal cart outside offers half chicken and kabobs over rice. Delicious!“

“my first time there. the merguez sandwich is so delicious. OMG so yummy 😋 great service. 🇩🇿🇲🇦 my new destination in steinway.“

“We just enjoy their family meal which was not only a great value but delicious! The food here is always great and the staff is friendly. A great neighborhood gem!“

“Loved dining here! The menu had great options, everything we ordered was delicious, and the staff made us feel right at home. The place was clean and had a nice atmosphere. Overall, a wonderful experience — I’ll definitely be coming back!“

“I love their pita sandwiches. The flavors stand out compared to other kebab places around here. I like to take my friends here even if there are places closer than here for me. Also the staff and owner are very friendly and welcoming. Also, today I noticed how they're making falafel from scratch! Food made with great love right there.“

“I had the most amazing experience this restaurant! The food is absolutely delicious—my favorite dish is the hummus with meat, it’s perfectly seasoned and so flavorful. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the service made it even better. Our server, Bruna, was the sweetest—attentive, kind, and made sure everything was perfect for us. I’ll definitely be coming back and recommending this spot to all my friends!“

“אוכל טוב אושפלוב טעים ובשר אכותי.“

“The best in the world 🔥🤤😋❤️❤️❤️“

“The menu had so many great options! The food is great, we ordered beef tacos, a mixed platter, mango mock tails and a boba tea. The man who helped us was friendly and welcoming! My family and I had a great time. We will be visiting again!“

“❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ love love love this place, I have been going here for almost 20 years. Ali is a gem ❤️“

“I always come here to get my food because the quality is amazing . The workers are very friendly specially Lucky ! and welcoming as well. I always get my food for takeout but I do see a lot of people eating inside, meaning they feel comfortable being here and enjoy the food as well.“

“It’s kind of pricey… WITH GOOD REASON! Their food is well seasoned, extremely flavorful and comes with generous portions. Their menu is customizable and they have a wide variety of options to choose from. If you can place your order ahead of time, that will cut the wait time in store.“

“Cute place to get take out food for weekday or Shabbos. Yisroel, the guy in the front was friendly and knowledgeable about the different foods and allowed my kids to sample the salad, inspiring me to buy it. Thanks yisroel for getting them their veggies!“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Truly Outstanding Experience

I am genuinely impressed. The work was done with exceptional care, creativity, and professionalism. Every detail was thoughtful, and the final result went far beyond what I expected. It’s rare to find someone who combines talent, patience, and passion so naturally. I truly appreciate the effort and dedication — it shows in every part. Highly recommended, and I would gladly return again!“

“It's a food truck I love getting a free falafel but sometimes they give me one less in my platter so why is that menue says 6 for a platter reason for 3 stats is I can't see the hit sauce and its too hot so I wish they could just give the sauce in a cup would be nice if there was more rice n salad I mean ten buck s cmon fellas how come you have to hand me 5 falafel makes me feel dumb inside“

“Great food, great atmosphere“

“Chicken and rice is beautiful, best I’ve tried in Brooklyn. They improved a lot since I was in town a year ago. The marinated chicken is very tasty, I think they use tomato, and the chicken is very well cooked, not greasy or anything. It is a little spicy tho, but the rest of the food balances it out. Rice cooked perfect as well. I remember last year I came here the rice was dry.“

“Food is always fresh at any time of the day“

“I came here during Ramadan 2025 almost every week. The chocolate-covered Baklava was genuinely incredible.

I remember I bought a whole tray for an office party and ended up finishing half of it on the subway to the party.

Highly recommend the chocolate-covered Baklava.“

“The chicken was hot and fresh“

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ *5 Stars for Stix in Queens, NY*
Oh, Stix, you beautiful culinary temptress! My friends and I stumbled into this gem last weekend, and let me tell you, our taste buds are still sending thank-you notes. The food was so ridiculously delicious that we turned into those cartoon characters who keep ordering more plates while their pants creak at the seams. We started with the dumplings—plump little pillows of joy that melted in our mouths. Then came the skewers, each one a flavor bomb that had us giggling like kids in a candy store. By the time the samsa hit the table, we were in love and out of control, waving down the server like, “MORE, PLEASE, WE BEG YOU!”

The food was so good, we forgot how buttons work. Halfway through, I had to unbutton my jeans to make room for more of that crispy, savory, oh-so-perfect chebureki. My friend Dave tried to “pace himself” but ended up with sauce on his forehead and a dreamy look in his eyes. The staff? Absolute saints for not judging us as we waddled out, belts undone, grinning like we’d just won the food lottery. Stix, you’ve ruined us for all other restaurants. We’ll be back—probably with stretchy pants next time. 10/10, my waistline hates you, but my heart’s writing you love poems.“

“Not to be missed. Grilled beats fried.“

“Fabulousness A must place to go“

“Food & service were good!“