Noon O Kabab is one of The 15 Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Chicago.

1. Noon O Kabab

9.0
4661 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Albany Park · 46 tips and reviews

Arielle I.Arielle India: What can I say that hasn't been said? Go to NOK. It can get pretty busy at peak times, so plan accordingly. The wait staff is excellent and always friendly. Food is phenomenal. Need I say more. 9.5/10

Sharif N.Sharif Nassr: You can't go wrong with the: beef koubideh, lamb koubideh, or chicken skewers. Order medium. The dill rice with saffron is moist as always. Love the cheese and bread amuse. Ask for their spicy sauce.

Adisak P.Adisak Pochanayon: Come for lunch and get the lamb plate with dill rice.

Salaam Restaurant & Bakery is one of The 15 Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Chicago.

2. Salaam Restaurant & Bakery

8.5
600 W 79th St (at Union Ave), Chicago, IL
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Gresham · 7 tips and reviews

Audra A.Audra Akins: Ramadan Mubarak! It's Ramadan but I picked up carry out at the Salaam! They are open until 12 PM - 5 PM every Sunday with a scrumptious buffet. Try it out!!!

Toure M.Toure Muhammad: Try the turkey burger or the fish sandwich! Delicious and great portions!

Tamiko M.Tamiko Muhammad: Try the Caribbean Jerk Turkey Burger with curly fries!

Oasis Cafe is one of The 15 Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Chicago.

3. Oasis Cafe

8.5
21 N Wabash Ave Ste 11 (btwn E Madison St & E Washington St), Chicago, IL
Middle Eastern Restaurant · The Loop · 43 tips and reviews

Charlie A.Charlie Altenbach: Can't beat the chicken schwarma mixed combo. Best lunch in the city. Lots of food for $8!

CheapismCheapism: You can enjoy a falafel plate for $4.99 or one of the daily specials, many of which are served with hummus, rice and olives. This cafe is known for fast, tasty Middle Eastern food. Read more.

Sharon Z.Sharon Zaugh: Don't let the set up confuse you. You have to walk through a jewelry store to get to Oasis Cafe. Definitely a hidden gem!

Chicken Planet is one of The 15 Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Chicago.

4. Chicken Planet

8.2
177 W Van Buren St (btwn S Wells St & S Financial Pl), Chicago, IL
Middle Eastern Restaurant · The Loop · 18 tips and reviews

Ashley M.Ashley Mc: The chicken is tender, juicy and delicious. What else do you need to know?

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Half-Chicken Order: The char flavor from the grill is great and you can choose light or dark meat, or even a mix.

Jared P.Jared P: Pretty small for an entire planet.

Naf Naf Grill is one of The 15 Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Chicago.

5. Naf Naf Grill

8.2
28 S Wabash Ave (Monroe), Chicago, IL
Middle Eastern Restaurant · The Loop · 13 tips and reviews

Moustafa A.Moustafa Almaliki: This place is a bit far but I love middle-eastern cuisine so it’s worth the distance. They serve delicious chicken shawarma with rice & toppings. Make sure to get hummus, even if it’s an extra $1.

ᴡ B.ᴡ Bavan: Great lunch place

Steph R.Steph Rojas: Falafel rice bowl it's a great option to try!!

Shibam City Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Chicago.

6. Shibam City Restaurant

8.1
4807 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
Middle Eastern Restaurant · North Mayfair · 9 tips and reviews

Raheel R.Raheel Rao: This is the best Yemeni food i’ve ever had. I frequent there foe their Fahasa and Khabsa. Food is alway fresh and tastes consistently great. Very friendly staff and clean place.

PhaisalPhaisal: Amazing food! And the waiter are AWESOME. Definitely coming back 👍🏻

Hamid A.Hamid Alan9ary: The chicken Mandi was great! It was cooked to perfection.. portion also enough for two if you’re not a heavy eater. Would for sure stop here again if I was in the area. #Yeswaa

Shawarma Inn is one of The 15 Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Chicago.

7. Shawarma Inn

8.0
5523 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Budlong Woods · 23 tips and reviews

Neetz M.Neetz M: They have yummy vegetarian options. Their falafel is good, and the lentil soup is amazing! The fatoush is pretty good too, so pretty much trying one of everything on the menu!

Northsideperformance T.Northsideperformance Towing: All I can say is its the best

Syed A.Syed Ali: Lentil soup is to die for

Tabaq Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Chicago.

8. Tabaq Restaurant

8.0
1245 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Old Town · 7 tips and reviews

MoonchildMoonchild: They sell Supari & great indian/Paki street food! It's open all night and is one of my favourite after partying places to go eat.

Tejaswini C.Tejaswini Chintawar: One of the best place to have Indian/Pakistani cuisine

michael r.michael rowan: Goat biriyani

Naf Naf Grill is one of The 15 Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Chicago.

9. Naf Naf Grill

8.0
326 N Michigan Ave (btwn E Wacker Pl & E Upper Wacker Dr), Chicago, IL
Middle Eastern Restaurant · The Loop · 57 tips and reviews

Christopher E.Christopher Edwards: Their fries are really fresh potato chips. And so good. One of the best Mediterranean places I've been. Don't let the fast casual chain appearance scare you.

Lakeshia C.Lakeshia Crump: The pitas are so good and soft but be careful they will tear. Also try the falafel.

Louis S.Louis S: Stuff some of the fries into your fresh-baked pita. It's how it's done across the Middle East.

ZamZam is one of The 15 Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Chicago.

10. ZamZam

7.8
3461 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Wrigleyville · 6 tips and reviews

David F.David Fritz: Chicken schwarma plate is delicious and a ton of food for ~$10. One of my favorite go-to places when I want something fast and cheap.

JeannieJeannie: The counters by the window have a PURSE LEDGE!!! Underrated and very important

Alex K.Alex K: All the shawarma, plate or wrap is delicious. Fantastic for late night take out

Hala In Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Chicago.

11. Hala In Restaurant

7.9
4624 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL
Middle Eastern Restaurant · North Mayfair · 9 tips and reviews

Eric P.Eric Peng: Just get the combo plate and enjoy all the delicious flavors of beef and chicken. Better than pita Inn. Also awesome friendly staff.

Wassim S.Wassim Shahin: Friendly staff good food perfect shawarma

Nimer B.Nimer Busool: Very good. Been there several times before.

Pita Kabob is one of The 15 Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Chicago.

12. Pita Kabob

7.7
5701 N California Ave, Chicago, IL
Middle Eastern Restaurant · West Ridge · 4 tips and reviews

Bruce B.Bruce Bankes: Everything. I had the pelmeni. It had generous portion of sour cream and bread. Bread was fresh and I think homemade. Very clean restaurant.

Brian H.Brian Hadaway: Get the Chicken Shawarma with extra hot sauce.

AnnieAnnie: Fantastic falafel

Bab Al Salam is one of The 15 Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Chicago.

13. Bab Al Salam

7.7
5050 N Cumberland Ave (Foster), Norridge, IL
Middle Eastern Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews

Michael B.Michael Burke: Falafel sandwich and fata were both delicious. Ton of food at a very reasonable price!

Michael Walsh A.Michael Walsh Appraiser: Great food, try vegetarian carbonation

EaglesMediaEnterprises i.EaglesMediaEnterprises inc: So good . the food never forget

The Nile Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Chicago.

14. The Nile Restaurant

7.6
1162 E 55th St, Chicago, IL
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Hyde Park · 14 tips and reviews

Big M.Big Mark: Get the #14 Combination plate. You can't go wrong (if you're a meat eater that is) It gives you a chance to taste everything and is well worth the money.

Bethany U.Bethany Ulrich: Love the combo plate and the falafel or beef/lamb pita sandwich 😍 a neighborhood favorite!!!

MM: Love this place! They have some great vegetarian options (maqloub and baked spinach pie) and the portions are huge! Definitely revisiting!

Rumi Middle Eastern Grill is one of The 15 Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Chicago.

15. Rumi Middle Eastern Grill

7.7
1534 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Wicker Park · 6 tips and reviews

Fallon L.Fallon Leyba: good falafel, tasty all around. but not that delicious market taste and ambiance i’ve come to love

Maya J.Maya Jimenez 😬: The chicken shawarma salad is amazing!

Rumi Middle Eastern GrillRumi Middle Eastern Grill: All-in Platter is available as a Lunch Special for only $7.50! Monday - Friday, 11am-3pm.