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Middle Eastern in Chicago
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Top 4 Middle Eastern in Chicago
Editorial canon from Chicago's most-trusted food publications, weighted by cross-publication consensus.
- #1
Al Bawadi Grill
Bridgeview
“The southwest-suburban Palestinian institution widely regarded as metro Chicago's best Middle Eastern feast, famous for its whole grilled lamb and 30-plus-plate mezze spreads.”
- #2
Sultan's Market
Wicker Park
“The Wicker Park grocery-counter hybrid whose falafel sandwich has been a Chicago lunch institution since 1991 and a Reader perennial.”
- #3
MR. BROAST ROSEMONT
West Ridge
“The Devon Avenue halal Pakistani-Middle Eastern rotisserie chicken specialist that every Chicago late-night food writer eventually champions.”
- #4
Chicago Kalbi BBQ
Albany Park
“The Albany Park Assyrian grill room beloved for its charcoal-fired tikka kebab, tashreeb, and as a gateway to Chicago's under-covered Assyrian food scene.”