Looking to satisfy your appetite for Middle Eastern fare?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Middle Eastern spots around St. Paul, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to meet your needs.
1. Black Sea Restaurant
Topping the list is Black Sea Restaurant. Located at 737 Snelling Ave. N in Midway, the Turkish and Mediterranean spot, which offers desserts and more, is the highest-rated Middle Eastern restaurant in Saint Paul, boasting 4.5 stars out of 216 reviews on Yelp.
2. Zait & Za'atar
Next up is Merriam Park's Zait & Za'atar, situated at 1626 Selby Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 116 reviews on Yelp, the Middle Eastern and Mediterranean restaurant has proved to be a local favorite.
3. Babani's Kurdish Restaurant
West Side's Babani's Kurdish Restaurant, located at 32 Fillmore Ave. E, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the halal and Middle Eastern spot, which offers kebabs and more, 4.5 stars out of 112 reviews.
4. Shish Mediterranean Grill & Café
Shish Mediterranean Grill & Café, a Middle Eastern and Mediterranean eatery in Macalester-Groveland, is another go-to, with four stars out of 340 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1668 Grand Ave. to try it for yourself.
5. Mim's Cafe
Over in St. Anthony, check out Mim's Cafe, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 78 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Middle Eastern and vegetarian spot at 1435 N. Cleveland Ave.
6. Khyber Pass Cafe
Last but not least, there's Khyber Pass Cafe, a Macalester-Groveland favorite with four stars out of 97 reviews. Stop by 1571 Grand Ave. to hit up the Afghan, Middle Eastern and Indian eatery next time you're looking to satisfy your cravings.
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