Middle Eastern Restaurants near Jamaica, NY

“the food it's delicious 😋“

“The best falafel in New York, hands down. Everything from the hummus and pita, to the pickles and the meat platters is made with so much care, love and authenticity. The best middle eastern food we've ever had and we make a (pita) point to come back regularly. Eddie, the owner, is also the nicest guy who loves making delicious food for his customers. This place is a gem of a find“

“Been to Levant a couple of times now and I feel i’m ready to share my experience. First time I ordered a sausage feteer to go. It was still perfectly crispy when I got it home. I like the square bottom bag and the octagonal box the feteer comes in. Today, I was in the mood for a wrap. I ordered the beef shawarma. They toasted the wrap - nice and hot on a giant panini press. It was so juicy I didn’t need the special Levant sauce. Then I thought let me dig the wrap in the sauce and wow. Tasted even better. Will be back to sample their meat pies next!“

“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“

“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!“

“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“

“I was craving some middle eastern/Mediterranean food and this place did not disappoint! A great selection and the ingredients are all very fresh with the shish kebab made upon ordering. I had the build your own bowl and highly recommend. To top it off, the staff is very friendly and warm, even asking how the food was after!“

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

“The service and atmosphere were stellar. The waitress and manager Alex were beyond reproach in their attention to detail and inter personal communication. The clash of brutalism and mcm makes the dining room setting to a movie scene. The quality of food wasn’t the issue. I appreciated not making things not too salty but if the sauces were meant to be authentically ethnic. They missed that mark to cater to palettes less aggressive. I already know if I want traditional cuisines but no frills head to a Northern Blvd, or Flushing Queens. However, despite being non committal-on flavor . You’re coming for an experience and I’d go back gladly.“

“Great food, excellent service. Perfect location. You can come here and enjoy a nice authentic meal. That is, you know, largely affordable and you'll get to experience some of the best dishes like mandi, and you can also enjoy some nice and unique desserts.
This seems to be the only restaurant of its kind.In the boston area.And I expect that it gets busy at times and you have to make a reservation“

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

“Amazing food with great prices. This was one of the best meals I had in NYC and I left very happy.

The place is nice and the food is authentic Egyptian food.

Service is very friendly, only minor things is the water, I wish it was served from the beginning and that we did not have to always ask for it!

Apart from this, this place is outstanding and 100% recommended.“

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

“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“

“Fast service and food tastes soo good“

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

“Absolutely PHENOMENAL food. We got a family platter of chicken and rice and a side of jerk chicken. It was the best food I’ve had in a very long time.

Salad was delicious, everything was fresh and wrapped so perfectly. The sauces were so yummy, I’d eat here every damn day if I could.“

“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!“

“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.“

“A proud Palestinian owned business and they have the best falafel I’ve ever had the pleasure of having in my entire life and I’m not exaggerating at all. It’s shaped like kibbeh rather than the traditional round shape, they start frying them as soon as you walk in and offer you a piece as you wait in line to place your order and it’s the best starter before your meal. That is if you can fight the urge to get more and order something else instead which I personally failed at and proudly had one too many pieces that day, no regrets. Oh and the meat shawarma was also delicious.“

“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!“

“In a diverse city like New York, there are flavors from many countries. This is a Yemeni restaurant. Although the store is not big, it attracts many diners, perhaps just to taste different flavors. It may not pay much attention to hygiene, but the chef makes every dish with care, and I think their grilled fish rice is very delicious. Maybe it’s because I love fish….“

“Grill point is the spot to go to for Israeli food. their Shwarma, baby chicken and lamb are always cooked to perfection. Liz always gives us the best service and always makes sure everything is perfect. Great place to eat in or take out and serving sizes are great as well“

“I love this food truck. Best food truck in NY! Guys are funny, kind, pleasant and working hard lovely people. Food is so yummylicious!!!! I love the beef Sharma so I always got that. Until yesterday I wanted to try something new. So I got the beef kebab and Kefta (? Not sure if I spelled it rt) but it's like a thin burger patty. These were sooo good too!!! Now I'm have to go back for more lol. I got sauce with mine. But naw. Their food is soooo good. You should get the sauce on the side! Taste it trufully haha. Price is good. And portion is good. Iam a lady who can eat! And I can't finish it all st once! My husband can. But he gets full after. ? I highly recommend this food truck if you wanna try a real halal food! Their meat taste and feels real as compare to other food truck lamb,, it feels like canned meat... OMG also Their falafel I'd THE BEST! So crunchy and flavourful!! ??“

“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!“

“Great place, decent portion size for the price, delicious and scrumptious flavorful food. Highly recommend the lamb and chicken sandwich, you get a great mix of flavors. Relatively filling but not too much, just the right amount. Roughly 1.63 Big Macs in size but obviously much higher quality. Better than a Big Mac 100%. Great service as well, they are very friendly and nice. A small area to sit if it’s not busy, but easy to eat the sandwiches to go as well. Would definitely go again and try something else.“

“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!“

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

“Not to be missed. Grilled beats fried.“

“Just halal in Queens, New York has professional service & provides great customer care.
Just Halal is an honest place for eating, staffs answers all questions & makes sure customers were happy.
I highly recommend Just halal, it treated me well with respect, speed and attentiveness, I had a wonderful experience, staff gave advice on health.
Just halal offers varieties of tasty delicious fresh made foods with great big portions.

Vegetarian options: All available both vegetarian and non vegetarian options.

Parking: Plenty of parking available all around the block & additional parking available in front parking lot.

Kid-friendliness: Kid-friendly, has cartoons drawings on walls, fan, A.C, handwashing, drying, washroom, clean dining tables & chairs, foods and drinks.

Wheelchair accessibility: Has a wheelchair ramp for easy access for handicapped people.“

“This is the best food on jamaica ave were lucky to have them here great food the best i ordered the chicken tandoori, lamb korma, and 2 garlic nann delicious and they're not stingy on the portions a lot of meat im so happy I found this place great food.“

“Best baklava ive ever had, i love it. Friendly employees most of the time. It's cash only.
About $16 per pound, but definitely worth it. Everything is fresh bc they are very busy all the time. You can get a nice mix of different types of the sweets for $10 or $20.“

“Great food, great atmosphere“

“Shah Halal in Sunnyside, Queens, offers a stellar dining experience with its standout dish: the falafel over rice. The falafel is a highlight, featuring perfectly crisp exteriors and tender, well-seasoned interiors. It's evident that the ingredients are fresh, and the spices are balanced, delivering a flavorful punch with every bite. The rice, fluffy and subtly aromatic, complements the falafel beautifully, creating a satisfying base for the dish.

What truly elevates the meal is the white sauce, a creamy, tangy addition that brings everything together. It has a smooth texture and a slight zesty kick that enhances the falafel and rice without overpowering them. The sauce’s balanced flavor profile adds a delicious layer of richness, making each forkful a delight.

Overall, Shah Halal provides a superb falafel over rice that is both flavorful and satisfying, with the white sauce adding a perfect finishing touch. It’s a must-try for anyone in the area craving quality halal cuisine.“

“Food always made fresh and tasteful. Dishes feel and taste, as if someone cared about what they're sending out. The staff respected me and treated me like family, every time I dropped by. I recommend the fish, the lamb and chicken over rice and whatever you order, make sure you add their famous falafel . You'll love how that present the falafel, on your dish ?

Vegetarian options: I tried the veggie burger. Seeing how I'm not a vegetarian and enjoyed it, that should tell you how good it was.“

“Came in here after a spot me and my friend and I originally wanted to go to was packed....glad we did!

Very cozy, welcoming atmosphere and delicious food! I was pleasantly surprised with the food. Everything was super flavorful. I really want to come back spon to try some more things on the menu.“

“"The food and service here are absolutely fantastic! My favorite dish is the grilled chicken served with rice and chickpeas, accompanied by grilled jalapeños and onions on the side-so flavorful! They also have a lovely seating area on the second floor, which adds to the overall
experience. I highly recommend
this place. Give it a try-you won't regret it!"“

“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.“

“The best in the world 🔥🤤😋❤️❤️❤️“

“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“

“Fabulousness A must place to go“

“אוכל טוב אושפלוב טעים ובשר אכותי.“

“I was there last night and I was giving the cashier a hard time because I didn’t know what I wanted to try because it was my first time. Derricka was very kind by recommending the loaded fries and the sauce to use. I don’t regret eating such tasteful meal. It was fire halhal bros rosedale at all times. If you haven’t tried it this is your go ahead. Fresh and taste food. Customer service 5🎖️“

“So happy they reopened after 5 months of renovation. Restaurant is beautiful and the food is so delicious.“

“Service was great, the staff is friendly. Falafel pita was very good and affordable. I would come back!

Update: I was craving samosas and figured this would be the place to go. No regrets! I got the veggie ones and they were great. Not overly spicy and generous filling. The filling had a mashed potatoes texture which I loved.“

“It was my first time there with my wife.the food and service was about standard.but i was shocked to see a sign to pay with cash!.the sign says cash is the king.let keep cash alive and we retain the value with cash.this is very rude and funny.because the add service charge on your bill and when you want to sign up for your card again leave a space for the tip!!! .“

“This kosher (under supervision of VHQ) catering hall does events like organizational dinner, bar and bat mitzvah parties and events like that. The hall seats maybe 110 people.

The basement has three tables, making it appropriate for affairs up to about 30 people. Food is very good. The atmosphere and service is ok.“

“Curry goat (chivo), potatoes (papas), & a bit of sardine-like fried fish together? Why not? Some of the best goat I've ever had! Tied together nicely w/ mildly seasoned white rice & sweet fruit punch soda. This place is a little hidden behind a staircase to the elevated tracks near 109th Street, so I thought I'd include an exterior shot. Hey, two meals for fifteen bucks!“