Oklahoma City, OKMediterranean

Mediterranean Imports combines a specialty market with a Palestinian-rooted cafe and deli counter. Diners can order falafel, hummus, tabbouleh, shawarma, and daily plates, then browse imported pantry goods before leaving. The long-running May Avenue shop feels equally suited to lunch, grocery stocking, or assembling a picnic.

Couscous Cafe centers Moroccan cooking within a broader Mediterranean menu. Tagines, couscous platters, grilled meats, hummus, and mint tea bring aromatic spices and slow-cooked textures to the table. The casual May Avenue room makes it easy to build a meal from shared dips before moving into a hearty main dish.

Nunu's draws on Lebanese family recipes for hummus, tabbouleh, cabbage rolls, grilled meats, and other cafe staples. Combination plates offer a practical way to compare several preparations at once. The Memorial Road dining room is warm and unfussy, with a pastry case that rewards saving room after lunch.

Zorba's covers Greek and Mediterranean comfort food through gyros, kebabs, moussaka, seafood, dips, and salads. The full-service room and bar make it more expansive than a quick counter stop. Familiar dishes are joined by daily features, giving regulars reasons to move beyond a standard gyro plate.

Simply Falafel serves Syrian-style falafel with a crisp shell, herb-filled center, and bright supporting sauces. Shawarma, hummus, salads, and combination plates broaden the menu without obscuring the namesake dish. The Edmond storefront is casual enough for a quick lunch and generous enough for a shared spread.