The best Middle Eastern in Hell's Kitchen
All 9 Middle Eastern places in Hell's Kitchen, measured the same way. 5 came out above the median. Zara Express Turkish Cuisine is first here (90), Basta Middle Eastern Grill second (88). This is mostly $$ territory ($15–30): 56% of the list. What reviewers name most often: baklava, kebab and falafel.
- Median Sweet Score here: 50
- Typical place carries 578 ratings
- 7 deliver
- 6 take reservations
- 3 have outdoor seating
- 2 open for breakfast
Zara Express Turkish CuisineTop 10%
Top 10% in New York County, on 461 ratings.
Basta Middle Eastern GrillTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 299 ratings behind it.
Döner HausTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 578 ratings behind it.
FrenaLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
ABA Turkish RestaurantLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
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What is the best Middle Eastern in Hell's Kitchen?
Zara Express Turkish Cuisine currently ranks first with a Sweet Score of 90, built on 461 ratings. The list re-sorts itself as ratings move, so first place is not permanent.
How many Middle Eastern places are there in Hell's Kitchen?
We track 9. 5 of them have earned a Sweet Score, which means they rated above the median for their county and category. The rest are listed with their address, hours and what people order — just without a number.
How much does Middle Eastern cost in Hell's Kitchen?
The commonest price band on this list is $$ — $15–30 — covering 56% 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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