Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Murray Hill
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Turkish Kitchen
Large-format Turkish menu with decades of steady neighborhood demand.
Notable Picks
8.3
Turkish Kitchen is a classic sit-down Turkish restaurant that’s been drawing Midtown and Kips Bay diners for years with a sprawling menu of meze, grilled meats, and slow-cooked stews. High review volume across platforms reflects a dependable option for both business lunches and lingering dinners.
Must-Try Dishes:
Iskender Kebab, Manti Dumplings, Shepherd Salad
What makes it special: Large-format Turkish menu with decades of steady neighborhood demand.
#2
Sophra Grill
8.2
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Opened in 2018, Sophra Grill is a compact, family-run Turkish shop turning out salads, meze, and grilled platters at prices that work for regular neighborhood lunches and weeknight dinners. The focus is on fresh salads, classic cold appetizers, and straightforward plates rather than a long night out.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mixed Appetizer, Shepherd Salad, Hummus with Babaganush
What makes it special: Family-run Turkish counter spot with strong meze and salads.
Worthy Picks
7.8
Hummus Kitchen in Kips Bay leans Israeli-Middle Eastern, focusing on hummus platters, pitas, and salads that work as casual sit-down meals or slightly elevated takeout. It’s a flexible option for vegetarian-leaning lunches, brunches, and easy weeknight dinners built around dips and grilled proteins.
Must-Try Dishes:
Classic hummus platter with warm pita, Sabich sandwich with eggplant and egg, Chicken shawarma pita or platter
What makes it special: Kosher Israeli-leaning hummus bar with lots of vegetarian options.