Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Flushing (11354)
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
New Nurlan Uyghur Restaurant
Rare Uyghur cuisine with hand-pulled noodles and Central Asian spices
Notable Picks
8.2
Vibes:
Hidden Gems Heaven
Comfort Food Classics
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New Nurlan Uyghur Restaurant serves halal Xinjiang-style cooking just off Main Street, with hand-pulled noodles, cumin-scented lamb, and naan baked for dipping into rich stews. Locals come for big, family-style plates that feel hearty and comforting rather than polished or formal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Big Plate Chicken (Da Pan Ji), Hand-Pulled Laghman Noodles, Lamb Kawap Skewers
What makes it special: Rare Uyghur cuisine with hand-pulled noodles and Central Asian spices
Worthy Picks
7.8
Taste of Urumqi brings Xinjiang-style halal cooking to the Northern Boulevard stretch, with skewered meats, hand-pulled noodles, and spice-forward stir-fries. It attracts groups and families looking for shareable platters that sit somewhere between old-school Chinese and broader Middle Eastern flavors.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cumin lamb skewers, Da pan ji (big plate chicken), Hand-pulled noodle stir-fry
What makes it special: Halal Xinjiang dishes that blend Chinese technique with Middle Eastern spices.
7.7
Inside the New World Mall food court, New World Uyghur Cuisine focuses on quick plates of hand-pulled noodles, stir-fries, and halal lamb skewers. It’s a practical stop when you want Middle Eastern–leaning flavors in a fast-casual setting without committing to a full sit-down meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Big plate chicken with hand-pulled noodles, Cumin lamb skewers, Stir-fried laghman noodles
What makes it special: Fast halal Uyghur plates served from a busy mall counter.