I’ll be honest: New York’s middle eastern food scene is seriously lacking. As a proud middle-easterner myself, I’ve often found myself annoyed at the shortage of trendy middle-eastern restaurants with great food, HOWEVER, there are a few really incredible gems that are must-goes for all my hummus lovers out there.

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For a Middle-Eastern Chipotle-like Experience: Cava

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For Authentic Persian Cuisine: Ravagh

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For the Best Falafel in NYC: Mamoun’s Falafel

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If You’re Craving a Modern Middle-Eastern Brunch: Nur

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If You Want A Quick Bite in An Aesthetic Space: Dez

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For a Modern Take on Persian Food: Sofreh

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If You’d Rather Go to the Village than Tel-Aviv: Taim

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For the Best Bread in New York: Taboon