Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Harwood Heights
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Bab Al Salam
Classic shawarma-and-plate cooking with strong lunch-special value.
Notable Picks
#1
Bab Al Salam
8
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Comfort Food Classics
Family Friendly Favorites
A no-frills halal Middle Eastern counter where the menu’s strength is straightforward: shawarma, combo plates, and soups that read as everyday comfort rather than special-occasion dining. Keep the order classic—one sandwich, one plate for the table, and one soup—so everything stays hot and properly textured.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken Shawarma Sandwich, Combination Plate, Lentil Soup
What Makes it Special: Classic shawarma-and-plate cooking with strong lunch-special value.
Worthy Picks
7.8
A dessert-and-coffee stop that leans Middle Eastern/Turkish in spirit, best approached as a sweets-and-drinks run rather than a full meal. Order one signature drink and one dessert and it lands most consistently for a relaxed, low-stakes hangout.
Must-Try Dishes:
Turkish coffee, Baklava, Turkish ice cream
What Makes it Special: A sweets-and-coffee stop with a strong Turkish dessert lane.
Vibes:
Hidden Gems Heaven
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
A Middle Eastern grocery and specialty shop that’s most useful for stocking up on staples—spices, sweets, olives, and pantry goods—with occasional prepared-food runs. Treat it as a quick, practical stop for hard-to-find items rather than a destination meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken shawarma plate, Assorted Middle Eastern sweets, Olives and deli-style prepared items
What Makes it Special: A local Middle Eastern market for pantry staples, sweets, and quick prepared picks.
#4
Shawarma 1
7.5
Vibes:
Late Night Legends
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
A late-night shawarma stop built for speed and volume, with delivery-platform popularity and a simple menu that focuses on wraps, fries, and straightforward add-ons. Best move is to order one signature shawarma plus one side—keep it tight so it arrives hot and doesn’t steam itself soft.
Must-Try Dishes:
Double Shawarma, French Fries, Spicy Shawarma
What Makes it Special: Late-night hours with big, filling shawarma-focused orders.
#5
Shawarma 1
7.5
Vibes:
Late Night Legends
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
A late-night shawarma stop built for speed and volume, with delivery-platform popularity and a simple menu that focuses on wraps, fries, and straightforward add-ons. Best move is to order one signature shawarma plus one side—keep it tight so it arrives hot and doesn’t steam itself soft.
Must-Try Dishes:
Double Shawarma, French Fries, Spicy Shawarma
What Makes it Special: Late-night hours with big, filling shawarma-focused orders.