Middle Eastern food has gained significant popularity over the years, enjoying a jump of more than 30% in its inclusion on restaurant menus. Some of the most popular Middle Eastern dishes are baba ghannouj, hummus, falafel, tahini, tabouleh, pita bread, and (of course) baklava. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated Middle Eastern restaurants in Lexington on Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Restaurants on this list may have recently closed.
Keep reading to see if your favorite restaurant made the cut, and to discover new spots you haven't been to yet.
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#5. Gyroz Eatery
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (22 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, Mediterranean
- Price: $
- Address: 393 Waller Ave, Lexington, KY 40504-2914
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#4. Mr Kabab
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (47 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (3.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, Middle Eastern
- Price: $
- Address: 2901 Richmond Rd, Lexington, KY 40509-1771
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#3. Nefertiti
- Rating: 5.0 / 5 (16 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (5.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, Arabic
- Price: $
- Address: 1301 Winchester Rd, Lexington, KY 40505-4153
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#2. The Oasis Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (81 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Lebanese, Mediterranean
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 837 Chevy Chase Pl, Lexington, KY 40502-2144
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#1. Sahara Mediterranean Cuisine
