In search of a new favorite Middle Eastern spot?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Middle Eastern restaurants around Philadelphia, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to meet your needs.
1. Prime Halal Meat
Topping the list is Prime Halal Meat. Located at 500 S. 23rd St. in Fitler Square, the meat shop and halal spot is the highest-rated affordable Middle Eastern restaurant in Philadelphia, boasting 4.5 stars out of 57 reviews on Yelp.
This spot, which has been around for four decades, offers halal beef, chicken, turkey, lamb and more.
2. Saad's Halal Restaurant
Next up is Spruce Hill's Saad's Halal Restaurant, situated at 4500 Walnut St. With 4.5 stars out of 575 reviews on Yelp, the halal spot, which offers cheesesteaks and desserts, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a budget-friendly option.
The business launched as a halal lunch truck on 38th and Spruce streets in University City, according to its website. On the menu, expect to find lamb shawarma, beef kebobs and falafel sandwiches.
3. Goldie
Rittenhouse's Goldie, located at 1526 Sansom St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the affordable vegan and Middle Eastern spot, which offers falafel and more, 4.5 stars out of 414 reviews.
The spot also has locations in West Philadelphia and on Pennsylvania Avenue in Center City, according to its website. The menu includes tehina milkshakes and turmeric lime soda.
4. Mood Cafe
Mood Cafe, a Pakistani cafe and halal spot in Cedar Park, is another much-loved, budget-friendly go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 431 Yelp reviews. Head over to 4618 Baltimore Ave. to see for yourself.
Philly Eater named this spot one of the best restaurants on Baltimore Avenue. It's known for more than two dozen varieties of chaat, a crisy Indian snack, and 14 varieties of lassi, a yogurt-based beverage.
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