Looking to satisfy your appetite for Middle Eastern fare?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Middle Eastern restaurants around Minneapolis, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to satisfy your cravings.
1. Wally's Falafel And Hummus
Topping the list is Wally's Falafel and Hummus. Located at 423 14th Ave. SE in Dinkytown, the Middle Eastern spot, which offers falafel and more, is the highest-rated low-priced Middle Eastern restaurant in Minneapolis, boasting four stars out of 223 reviews on Yelp.
Wally's Falafel and Hummus serves salads, sandwiches, kebabs, shawarma and more. On the menu, look for the veggie samosas with onions, peas and green chili peppers or the spicy grilled chicken in a spicy pita.
2. Naf Naf Grill
Next up is Downtown West's Naf Naf Grill, situated at 200 S. Sixth St., Suite 110. It's a member of the well-known chain. With 4.5 stars out of 70 reviews on Yelp, the Middle Eastern spot, which offers salads and falafel, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a budget-friendly option.
Naf Naf Grill serves pita, falafel, shawarma and scratch-made sauces. Build your own plate with a choice of pita or bowl and fill it with toppings, garnishes and sauce.
3. Daily Cairo Grill
Daily Cairo Grill, a Middle Eastern and African spot that offers sandwiches and more in Ventura Village, is another much-loved, cheap go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 13 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1922 Chicago Ave. to see for yourself.
The restaurant specializes in Middle Eastern cuisine. On the menu, look for the beef sandwich with fries, chicken legs with rice or the goat meat with spaghetti.
4. Hamdi Restaurant
Over in Midtown Phillips, check out Hamdi Restaurant, which has earned four stars out of 17 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the Middle Eastern spot by heading over to 818 E. Lake St.
Hamdi Restaurant specializes in African, Somali and Mediterranean cuisine. Plates are served with rice, spaghetti or chapati and a choice of protein.
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