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Anaheim's 5 favorite spots to find inexpensive Middle Eastern eats

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Published on July 11, 2019
Anaheim's 5 favorite spots to find inexpensive Middle Eastern eatsAl Amir Bakery | Photo: Elie H./Yelp

Craving Middle Eastern food?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Middle Eastern restaurants around Anaheim, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fulfill your urges.

1. Al Amir Bakery

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Topping the list is Al Amir Bakery. Located at 905 S. Brookhurst St., Suite A in Southwest Anaheim, the Lebanese restaurant and bakery is the highest-rated budget-friendly Middle Eastern restaurant in Anaheim, boasting 4.5 stars out of 396 reviews on Yelp. The restaurant is known for flatbreads such as zaatar; scrambled eggs and cheese; and ground beef, tomato, yogurt, pomegranate and pine nuts. Check out what's on the menu.

2. Zait & Zaatar

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Next up is Northwest Anaheim's Zait & Zaatar, situated at 510 N. Brookhurst St., Unit 106. With four stars out of 858 reviews on Yelp, the Mediterranean and Lebanese spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a cheap option. On the menu, look for grilled halloumi cheese wrap, chicken shawarma, hummus and tabbouleh salad. View the menu here.

3. DonerG Turkish & Mediterranean Grill

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Southeast Anaheim's DonerG Turkish & Mediterranean Grill, located at 2139 E. Ball Road, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the low-priced Turkish, Mediterranean and halal spot four stars out of 691 reviews. The restaurant serves up chicken or beef kebab, tabbouleh salad and veal or chicken shish kebab. See what else is on the menu here.

4. Koftegi

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Koftegi, a Mediterranean and Turkish spot that offers salads and more in Southwest Anaheim, is another much-loved, affordable go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 82 Yelp reviews. Head over to 816 S. Brookhurst St. to see for yourself. The menu features grape leaves, falafel wrap, Turkish beef and lamb with rice pilaf and seasoned grilled ground beef patties. View the menu here.

5. Byblos Mediterranean Grill

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Last but not least, check out Byblos Mediterranean Grill, which has earned four stars out of 329 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the Mediterranean and Lebanese spot by heading over to 1071 N. Tustin Ave., Suite 110. Look for beef shawarma sandwich, falafel, shrimp kebab and Lebanese rice.


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