Looking for a yummy Middle Eastern meal near you?
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 satisfy your cravings.
1. Forn Al Hara
Topping the list is Forn Al Hara. Located at 512 S. Brookhurst St., Suite 5 in Southwest Anaheim, the Middle Eastern spot, which offers pizza and desserts, is the highest-rated low-priced Middle Eastern restaurant in Anaheim, boasting 4.5 stars out of 441 reviews on Yelp. On the menu, look for zaatar, falafel wrap and baklava. View the menu here.
2. Al Sanabel
Next up is Southwest Anaheim's Al Sanabel, situated at 816 S. Brookhurst St. With 4.5 stars out of 201 reviews on Yelp, the bakery and Middle Eastern spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a cheap option. The restaurant serves hummus, beef shish kebab and zaatar.
Yelper Mohamed O., who reviewed Al Sanabel on Aug. 23, wrote, "Tasty Mediterranean food. Descent prices and quality food. Their falafel and flat breads are a hit."
Jason J. noted, "...This place serves delicious breakfast with a Turkish and Middle Eastern twist. Their dough is really good and if you like a lot of cheese you'll like this place. Only downside is their eggs (sunny side up) were too undercooked."
3. Knafeh Cafe
Southwest Anaheim's Knafeh Cafe, located at 866 S. Brookhurst St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the low-priced bakery and Middle Eastern spot, which offers desserts and more, 4.5 stars out of 160 reviews. It specializes in knafeh, the Middle Eastern dessert, as well as Middle Eastern pastries and cold desserts. Check out the full menu.
"Knafeh is a popular Middle Eastern dessert made hot with cheese and shredded dough, and topped with syrup and pistachio," it states its Yelp page.
4. Jasmine Mediterranean Restaurant
Check out Jasmine Mediterranean Restaurant, which has earned four stars out of 306 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the Mediterranean, halal and Middle Eastern spot by heading over to 1925 E. Lincoln Ave. The restaurant serves tabbouleh, fattoush salad, gyro wrap and chicken shish kebab.
5. Sarkis Pastry
Finally, there's Sarkis Pastry, a West Anaheim favorite with four stars out of 238 reviews. Stop by 2424 W. Ball Road, Suite V to hit up the bakery and Middle Eastern spot next time you're in the mood for cheap eats. The bakery offers baklava, cookies and other Middle Eastern sweets.
Yelper Rich B., who reviewed Sarkis Pastry on Oct. 11, wrote, "...The food quality is superb and made fresh. The sweets are delicious and plenty."
Tabitha N. noted, "If you enjoy sweets with a twist and some spices with textures, this would be a perfect place to try."
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