
Three Manhattan Middle Eastern Spots Rated 4.4 or Higher
Choose between falafel pitas at a tiny counter and Tel Avivian cooking in a spacious dining room.



Soom Soom
4.7 (752)
Mon – Fri, 10:00 – 21:00;
Sat – Sun, 10:00 – 20:00
1108 Lexington Ave
Falafel pitas and hearty vegan bowls anchor this tiny Lexington Avenue counter. Portions lean generous, while seating is limited to a few spots and a side bar.
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Shoo Shoo East
4.5 (98)
Mon – Thu, 17:00 – 23:00;
Fri, 17:00 – 00:00 (+1);
Sat, 10:30 – 00:00 (+1);
Sun, 10:30 – 23:00
1477 2nd Ave
Settle into a spacious Upper East Side dining room for Tel Avivian cooking. Gluten free pita and burger buns are available, though the wider gluten free selection is limited.
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Gazala’s Mediterranean Restaurant
4.4 (635)
Mon – Sun, 11:00 – 22:00
447 Amsterdam Ave
Silky hummus anchors the meal at this Amsterdam Avenue restaurant. Traditional Middle Eastern appetizers and grilled dishes shape the menu, with wine available in the dining room.
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