The best Middle Eastern
in Queens, NY.
29 Middle Eastern places in Queens, NY, ranked on one scale — 12 of them have earned a Sweet Score. Gao's BBQ & Crab is first here (88), Xinjiang BBQ stand second (85). This is mostly $ territory (under $15): 50% of the list. The dishes that keep coming up are falafel, kebab and chicken over rice.
- Median Sweet Score here: 45
- Typical place carries 367 ratings
- 26 deliver
- 14 take reservations
- 2 have outdoor seating
- 3 open for breakfast
Gao's BBQ & CrabTop 25%
Upper quarter of Queens — 2,147 ratings behind it.
Xinjiang BBQ standTop 25%
Upper quarter of Queens — 112 ratings behind it.
Nana Good EatsTop 25%
Upper quarter of Queens — 426 ratings behind it.
Shawarma BayLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in Queens.
Flame Kabab and GrillLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in Queens.
King of Falafel & Shawarma BaysideLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in Queens.
Halal MunchiesLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in Queens.
Hamza & Madina Halal FoodLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in Queens.
Zara Austin - Mediterranean RestaurantLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in Queens.
Halal MunchiesLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in Queens.
mama kitchen NYLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in Queens.
Isaacs Kosher DeliLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in Queens.
Middle Eastern in Queens, NY, briefly
What is the best Middle Eastern in Queens, NY?
Gao's BBQ & Crab currently ranks first with a Sweet Score of 88, built on 2,147 ratings. The list re-sorts itself as ratings move, so first place is not permanent.
How many Middle Eastern places are there in Queens, NY?
We track 29. 12 of them have earned a Sweet Score, which means they rated above the median for their county and category. The rest are listed with their address, hours and what people order — just without a number.
How much does Middle Eastern cost in Queens, NY?
The commonest price band on this list is $ — under $15 — covering 50% of the places we track here.
How is this list ordered?
By the Sweet Score, a 4–96 rating built from where a place ranks against others in its own county and its own category. 50 is the median, 78 is the top quarter, 90 is the top 10%. A place below the median is still listed — it just doesn't carry a number, because we only publish a score when it's good news.
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Rankings order by the Sweet Score; ties break by the tasters’ score. Promoted placements never appear in rankings — they’re labeled and live elsewhere. How ranking works →