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New York, NY

For Middle Eastern in New York, the local food press points to Shukette, Sofreh, and Levant. Picks from The Takeout, updated April 2026.

Editor’s picks

Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in The Takeout. Updated April 2026.

Shukette · Chelsea
The Takeout's #1 pick — Chelsea live-fire Middle Eastern on the ranked NYC guide.
Sofreh · Prospect Heights
The Takeout's #3 — Prospect Heights Persian cooking ranked on the NYC Middle Eastern guide.
Levant · Astoria
The Takeout's #4 — Astoria Middle Eastern ranked on the NYC guide.
Eyval · Bushwick
The Takeout's #5 — Bushwick Persian on the ranked NYC Middle Eastern guide.
Tanoreen · Bay Ridge
The Takeout's #7 — Bay Ridge Palestinian cooking ranked on the NYC Middle Eastern guide.

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