Indianapolis/ Food & Drinks
Published on May 04, 2020
Here are Indianapolis' top 4 Middle Eastern spotsChapati | Photo: Mike F./Yelp

In search of a new favorite Middle Eastern spot?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Middle Eastern spots around Indianapolis, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture when cravings strike.

May is the top month of the year for consumer spending at restaurants across the Indianapolis area, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a software provider that helps small business owners build an email marketing strategy. Daily spending at Indianapolis-area restaurants grew to $146,874 for the metro area in May of last year, 11% higher than the average for the rest of the year.

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1. Chapati

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First on the list is Chapati. Located in Guion Creek at 4930 Lafayette Road, Suite G, the Indian and Pakistani spot is the highest-rated Middle Eastern restaurant in Indianapolis, boasting 4.5 stars out of 560 reviews on Yelp.

2. Gyro Stop

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Next up is Park 100's Gyro Stop, situated at 5438 W. 86th St. With four stars out of 54 reviews on Yelp, the Middle Eastern and Greek spot, which offers salads and more, has proved to be a local favorite.

3. Bosphorus Cafe

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Downtown's Bosphorus Cafe, located at 935 S. East St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the Turkish, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean spot 4.5 stars out of 457 reviews.

4. Canal Bistro Mediterranean Grille

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Canal Bistro Mediterranean Grille, a Greek, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern spot in Broad Ripple, is another go-to, with four stars out of 304 Yelp reviews. Head over to 6349 Guilford Ave. to see for yourself.


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