Shan Halal is a grocery store in College Point with its own halal butcher station in the back.

Not just any halal guys, these are The Halal Guys - a Midtown food truck institution.

Brooklyn Noosh is a casual spot in Bed-Stuy with burgers, beer, kabobs, and a big outdoor patio in their back alley.

Black Iris is a Middle Eastern spot in Fort Greene where you should go for casual weeknight dinners.

Sahadi’s is a Middle Eastern grocery store with a location in Industry. It's a great spot for lunch, and you can get some shopping done there as well.

Yafa Cafe is a Yemeni coffee shop in Sunset Park where you can hang out, get some work done, and eat a great fried chicken sandwich.

La Shuk is a casual Moroccan restaurant in the East 100s that’s perfect for a low-key date or dinner with your kids on a Sunday night.

Zizi is a Middle Eastern spot in Chelsea that’s a great option for weekday lunch or any type of casual dinner.

Ibby's Falafel is a counter-service falafel spot in Jersey City.

Zooba is an Egyptian restaurant in Nolita, and it’s the only fast-casual restaurant worth caring about.

Dar 525 is a great spot for bottomless brunch in Williamsburg without burnt french toast or obnoxious 20 somethings.

Miznon North is a full-service Israeli restaurant on the UWS with other locations in Tel Aviv, Paris, and a counter in Chelsea Market.

HaSalon is a party restaurant in Hell’s Kitchen where you can dance on tables after eating enjoyable but very expensive Israeli food.

The Nolita location of Taim is where you should be going to pick up a great quick, kind-of-healthy lunch in the area.

Lamalo is a Middle Eastern spot inside the Arlo Nomad Hotel that works for lunch or a light dinner near Penn Station.

Naya is a fast-casual Middle Eastern restaurant in Midtown East that’s really useful to know about if you work in the area.