Munjed's Middle Eastern & Greek Restaurant

Munjed's Middle Eastern and Greek Cafe has anchored Westcott Street since the Essi family opened it in 1984, one of the households This is CNY credits with introducing the region to falafel and shawarma. Over the years the kitchen added Greek dishes, so the mezze, kebabs, and stuffed grape leaves now share the menu with gyros and spanakopita. Order a mixed grill plate with a side of the hummus, and finish with baklava.

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Munjed's Middle Eastern and Greek Cafe has run on Westcott Street since 1984, one of the households This is CNY credits with bringing Middle Eastern food to the region. The Greek side of the menu carries the gyro, with seasoned meat shaved off the spit and folded into warm pita with tomato, onion, and a tangy yogurt-garlic sauce. Order the gyro plate with a side of rice or fries, and add an order of hummus to share.

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