Best Middle Eastern Food In Chicago

If you haven't tried the flavorful delicacies of the Middle East, now is the time. These restaurants choose the freshest of ingredients and the blend of spices bring out new flavors waiting to be tasted. There is something for everyone here ranging from menus full of vegetarian dishes to beef, chicken, salmon and more. Come experience the best flavors of the Middle Easy in Chicago.

Zaytune

3129 S. Morgan
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 254-6300
www.zaytunegrill.com/

Best known for their flat bread, Zaytune brings Chicago some of the best Middle Eastern and Mediterranean food. They take pride in the freshness of their food and ingredients and use no trans-fat or preservatives. The menu is simple, but each dish is full of flavor. Your orders are cooked over an open flame to add to the flavor.

Afghan Kabob

4040 W Montrose Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 427-5041
www.afghan-kabob.com

Afghan Kabob brings out the best of their menu with their well blended combinations of herbs and spices. Whether you want beef, lamb, salmon or chicken, you're sure to taste the full flavor of the middle-east. Come hungry as they serve you large portions for a small price.

Salam

4636 N Kedzie Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 583-0776
www.salamchicago.com

If you're looking for that middle-east taste and want to include your vegan friends, Salam is a spot that won't disappoint. Salam only uses fresh meats and vegetable from the farmers market. Their diverse menu includes traditional appetizers such as Hummus, Mosabaha, Spinich pie, Falafil, and Babaghanoug and main dishes such as Chicken kabob, Grilled shish kabob, Kalayas and more. As mentioned above, there is also a large selection for vegetarians.

Semiramis

4639 N Kedzie Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 279-8900
www.semiramisrestaurant.com

Semiramis serves up some of the best falafels in Chicago, having been voted the best in 2009 by Chicago Magazine. Everything they serve is prepared fresh daily, including their house-marinated olives and pickled turnips. They marinate their chicken, lamb, and beef with traditional, middle-east spices to bring out the fullest flavor.

Noon O Kabab

4661 N Kedzie Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 279-8899
www.noonokabab.com

Noon O Kabab brings Persian family recipes to Chicago and does it well. Most of their spices are straight from Iran for the most authentic flavor possible while all of their recipes are made for nutrition. But don't let the healthy menu shy you away from these Persian cuisines, they do have tasty steaks, chicken, lamp, shrimp, and more.