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Best Middle Eastern in Belmont & Fordham

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Food Quality 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Consistency 5
Cultural Relevance 5

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Papa Halal 7.9
Belmont
Papa Halal is a late-night Middle Eastern and halal concept at 2368 Hoffman built around shawarma platters, falafel, and pita wraps. With long hours and generous combo deals, it fills the classic chicken-over-rice and mixed-shawarma niche for students and night-shift workers around Belmont and Fordham.
Must-Try Dishes: Mixed Platter (Chicken & Beef Shawarma), Beef Shawarma Platter, Falafel Platter
Scores:
Value: 8.3 Service: 7.7 Consistency: 7.6 Food Quality: 8 Atmosphere: 6 Cultural Relevance: 7.1
What makes it special: Late-night halal spot built around shawarma platters and pita wraps.
Who should go: Night owls craving chicken over rice and shawarma.
When to visit: After 10pm when you need fast, filling takeout.
What to order: Mixed Platter, Beef Shawarma Platter, Falafel Platter.
Insider tip: Add za'atar wings to your order if you like extra spice.