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Middle Eastern foods are among the most unique on the planet since you have to prepare the food a certain way – known as halal, or permitted by Islamic law. The term halal is a bit of a misnomer to many people because it's not a distinct style of cuisine per se but rather a requirement for preparing a meal.
According to the Quraan, Islam is quite specific about which foods and food processes are forbidden and which are acceptable. Without a doubt, Middle Eastern food sticks to halal ingredients and preparations rigorously, and that's one reason why it's such a joy to eat. Whereas other cooking traditions thrive on experimentation and fusion, Middle Eastern food is more consistent because it has to be to comply with a particular religion. But that doesn't mean the food is bland and boring because the opposite is more accurate.
Popular dishes like hummus, tahini, tabbouleh, and pita bread come in a world of flavors. But save room for a serving of baklava, please, because you have to try this Middle Eastern dessert if you've never branched out. And above all, never confuse Mediterranean food with Middle Eastern food because the Mediterranean fare isn't halal.
Los Angeles's best Middle Eastern restaurants
WRAPS • PITAS • SANDWICHES • ICE CREAM • CHICKEN • FRENCH FRIES • GYROS • FALAFEL • GRILL
DonerG
4150 McGowen, Long Beach
Pita Pita - Newport Beach
4341 MacArthur Blvd. Ste B, Newport Beach
CHICKEN • FRENCH FRIES
Toranj
10861 Linbrook Drive, Los Angeles
Boston's best Middle Eastern restaurants
Washington, D.C.'s best Middle Eastern restaurants
Miami's best Middle Eastern restaurants
Austin's best Middle Eastern restaurants
SALADS • FRENCH FRIES
Levant Cafe & Grill
1320 Cypress Creek Road, #105, Cedar Park
San Diego's best Middle Eastern restaurants
SALADS • BBQ • SANDWICHES • CHICKEN • FRENCH FRIES
Casa Lahori
11975 Bernardo Plaza Dr, San Diego
Baltimore's best Middle Eastern restaurants
Maiwand Kabob
6131 Columbia Crossing Circle ste. T-2, Columbia
Cleveland's best Middle Eastern restaurants
New York's best Middle Eastern restaurants
SANDWICHES • CHICKEN WINGS • FRENCH FRIES
Sami's Mediterranean Street Food
300 Main St, Asbury Park
Chicago's best Middle Eastern restaurants
San Francisco's best Middle Eastern restaurants
Detroit's best Middle Eastern restaurants
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