Looking to satisfy your appetite for Middle Eastern fare?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Middle Eastern spots around Saint Paul, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to meet your needs.
1. Zait & Za'atar
Topping the list is Zait & Za'atar. Located at 1626 Selby Ave. in Merriam Park, the Middle Eastern, Mediterranean and imported food spot is the highest-rated Middle Eastern restaurant in Saint Paul, boasting 4.5 stars out of 118 reviews on Yelp.
2. Shish Mediterranean Grill & Café
Next up is Macalester-Groveland's Shish Mediterranean Grill & Café, situated at 1668 Grand Ave. With four stars out of 349 reviews on Yelp, the Middle Eastern, breakfast and brunch and Mediterranean spot has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Babani's Kurdish Restaurant
West Side's Babani's Kurdish Restaurant, located at 32 Fillmore Ave. East, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the halal and Middle Eastern spot, which offers kebabs and more, 4.5 stars out of 111 reviews.
4. Mim's Cafe
Mim's Cafe, a Middle Eastern and vegetarian spot in St. Anthony, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 78 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1435 N. Cleveland Ave. to see for yourself.
5. Khyber Pass Cafe
Over in Macalester-Groveland, check out Khyber Pass Cafe, which has earned four stars out of 100 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Afghan, Middle Eastern and Indian spot at 1571 Grand Ave.
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