Visiting Middle East, or just looking to better appreciate what it has to offer? Get to know this Baltimore neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a Caribbean restaurant to a seafood market.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. West Indian Flavor
Topping the list is Caribbean spot West Indian Flavor. Located at 2111 McElderry St., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 63 reviews on Yelp.
Jerk chicken, oxtail, curried goat, rice and peas and roti are among the menu options. Among the sides are pumpkin, plantains and callaloo, a Caribbean vegetable dish.
2. Helmand Kabobi Cafe
Next up is Afghan restaurant Helmand Kabobi Cafe, situated at 855 N. Wolfe St. With 4.5 stars out of 52 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
Afghan-style rice with chunks of lamb tenderloin, raisins and glazed julienne carrots and spicy beef meatballs with sun-dried baby grapes are among featured menu items. Vegetarian noodle soup and wraps with chicken, beef or eggplant are also on offer.
3. Blessings Chinese & American Food Carry Out
Blessings Chinese & American Food Carry Out is another top choice. Yelpers give the spot, located at 537 N. Chester St., 4.5 stars out of 12 reviews.
In addition to shrimp fried rice, cheesesteak egg rolls and shrimp noodle soup, you'll find chicken wings and french fries on the menu.
4. Shore Seafood
Shore Seafood is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 12 Yelp reviews. Head over to 601 N. Chester St. to see for yourself.
The fresh seafood market also offers cooked fish, including clams, crab cakes, shrimp, salmon and lake trout. Cream of crab soup is also on the menu, and the market features a raw bar.
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