Looking to satisfy your appetite for Middle Eastern fare?
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 fulfill your urges.
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 budget-friendly Middle Eastern restaurant in Anaheim, boasting 4.5 stars out of 439 reviews on Yelp. The restaurant serves flatbreads, wraps, pizza and more. View the menu here.
2. Al Amir Bakery
Next up is Southwest Anaheim's Al Amir Bakery, situated at 905 S. Brookhurst St., Suite A. With 4.5 stars out of 412 reviews on Yelp, the bakery, halal and Lebanese spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an inexpensive option. Look for a selection of flatbreads that include zaatar and cheese, egg and cheese and ground beef. See what else is on the menu.
"Our business specializes in authentic middle eastern flatbreads, known locally as Mana'eesh," it states on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties. "We have plenty of variety in our flatbreads, which resemble a personal pizza. Our toppings include various meats, chicken, cheese, herbs, and much more."
3. Trio Grill
West Anaheim's Trio Grill, located at 221 S. Magnolia Ave., Suite D, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the cheap Mediterranean, Turkish and Middle Eastern spot five stars out of 116 reviews. The menu features main dishes like chicken shawarma, beef kebab and falafel in combo plates, wraps and kebabs. Side dishes include hummus, tzatziki and baba ghanoush.
4. Al Sanabel
Al Sanabel, a bakery and Middle Eastern and vegetarian spot in Southwest Anaheim, is another much-loved, low-priced go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 203 Yelp reviews. Head over to 816 S. Brookhurst St. to see for yourself.
Yelper Mohamed O., who reviewed Al Sanabel on Aug. 23, wrote, "Tasty Mediterranean food. Decent prices and quality food. Their falafel and flatbreads are a hit."
Angelika T. noted, "Food is definitely great. Love their triangle bread with cheese. Garlic chicken is the bomb. The tzatziki Turkish-style salad is very good."
5. Knafeh Cafe
Over in Southwest Anaheim, check out Knafeh Cafe, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 173 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the bakery and Middle Eastern spot, which offers desserts and more, by heading over to 866 S. Brookhurst St. The restaurant specializes in knafeh, a popular Middle Eastern dessert made with cheese and shredded dough and topped with syrup and pistachio," according to its Yelp page. Check out the full menu.
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