Highest-rated Middle Eastern restaurants in Hackensack by diners

The aromatic spice combinations of Middle Eastern cuisine can make your mouth water and your stomach growl. It stems from ancient civilizations influenced by the Mediterranean along its western border, the deserts of Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Syria, and the mountains of Afghanistan in the eastern part of the region.

That said, it's easily confused with its geographic neighbor, Mediterranean cuisine. Although the two have some foods in common, like pita bread or stuffed grape leaves, Mediterranean food tends to use herbs. At the same time, Middle Eastern fare is flavored with bolder spices like sumac, cumin, turmeric, coriander, and cardamom.

As consumers lean toward healthier fare, Middle Eastern restaurants are poised to have a moment. The cuisine's plant-heavy options include hummus, falafel, and fattoush salad. Lentils have been another Middle Eastern staple since at least 8,000 B.C. To satisfy a sweet tooth, options like baklava and halva fit the bill.

Middle Eastern dining emphasizes a shared experience, with many dishes designed to be eaten communally so that everyone at the table can build relationships through food. Mezze platters of bite-sized options and family-style stews are perfect for a night out with family or friends.

Although Middle Eastern restaurants aren't as prevalent as other ethnic cuisines, there are over 144,000 places in the United States where you can sample this region's delights.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated breakfast restaurants in Hackensack based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of July 2025. Restaurants with at least 20 reviews tagged as "Middle Eastern" on Yelp and within a 10-kilometer radius of Hackensack were included. Some restaurants featured may serve other food items besides breakfast food. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 10 locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.

Keep reading to see if your favorite restaurant made the cut, and to discover new spots you haven't been to yet.

Rose's of Englewood

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#30. Rose's of Englewood

- Rating: 4.0/5 (126 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 126 Engle St. Englewood, New Jersey
- Categories: Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

Fattal's Syrian Bakery

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#29. Fattal's Syrian Bakery

- Rating: 4.0/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 975 Main St. Paterson, New Jersey
- Categories: Bakeries, Grocery, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

Darna Restaurant

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#28. Darna Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (95 reviews)
- Address: 1090 Main St. Paterson, New Jersey
- Categories: Mediterranean, Lebanese
- Read more on Yelp

Al Raouche Restaurant

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#27. Al Raouche Restaurant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (147 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 169 Crooks Ave. Paterson, New Jersey
- Categories: Middle Eastern, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

Al Shami Shawrma

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#26. Al Shami Shawrma

- Rating: 4.1/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1139 Main St. Paterson, New Jersey
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Halal, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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Saj Palestine

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#25. Saj Palestine

- Rating: 4.1/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1009 Main St. Paterson, New Jersey
- Categories: Lebanese, Hookah Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Al Basha Restaurant

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#24. Al Basha Restaurant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (733 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1076 Main St. Paterson, New Jersey
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Breakfast & Brunch, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

Fat Moe's

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#23. Fat Moe's

- Rating: 4.2/5 (81 reviews)
- Address: 204 Diamond Bridge Ave. Hawthorne, New Jersey
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Halal
- Read more on Yelp

Zendiggi Kebab House

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#22. Zendiggi Kebab House

- Rating: 4.2/5 (209 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 228 Closter Dock Road Closter, New Jersey
- Categories: Persian/Iranian, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

Gyro Loco & Prince Fried Chicken

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#21. Gyro Loco & Prince Fried Chicken

- Rating: 4.2/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11 Anderson Ave. Fairview, New Jersey
- Categories: Middle Eastern, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

Antepli Baklava 2

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#20. Antepli Baklava 2

- Rating: 4.2/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1010 Main St. Paterson, New Jersey
- Categories: Bakeries, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

Al Kumah Restaurant

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#19. Al Kumah Restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 970 Main St. Paterson, New Jersey
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Halal
- Read more on Yelp

Nour Al-Sham Shawarma

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#18. Nour Al-Sham Shawarma

- Rating: 4.3/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 1136 Main St. Paterson, New Jersey
- Categories: Halal, Syrian, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

Schnitzel Express

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#17. Schnitzel Express

- Rating: 4.4/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 600 Getty Ave. Clifton, New Jersey
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Halal
- Read more on Yelp

Baklava Home

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#16. Baklava Home

- Rating: 4.4/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 1022 Main St. Paterson, New Jersey
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

El Jardin

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#15. El Jardin

- Rating: 4.4/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 5819 John F Kennedy Blvd. North Bergen, New Jersey
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Kebab, Halal
- Read more on Yelp

Al Yamama Grill

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#14. Al Yamama Grill

- Rating: 4.4/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 347 Lanza Ave. Garfield, New Jersey
- Categories: Halal, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

Nablus Pastry & Sweets

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#13. Nablus Pastry & Sweets

- Rating: 4.5/5 (127 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1050 Main St. Paterson, New Jersey
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

Hudson Kebab House

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#12. Hudson Kebab House

- Rating: 4.5/5 (260 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5402 Park Ave. West New York, New Jersey
- Categories: Mediterranean, Turkish, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

Mado Restaurant

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#11. Mado Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (146 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 570 Kinderkamack Road River Edge, New Jersey
- Categories: Mediterranean, Halal, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

Hakki Baba

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#10. Hakki Baba

- Rating: 4.5/5 (116 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 555 Anderson Ave. Cliffside Park, New Jersey
- Categories: Turkish, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

Al-Basha

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#9. Al-Basha

- Rating: 4.5/5 (281 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 387 Crooks Ave. Paterson, New Jersey
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Barbecue, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Nouri's Restaurant

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#8. Nouri's Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (83 reviews)
- Address: 1003 Main St. Paterson, New Jersey
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Syrian
- Read more on Yelp

Krichian's Grill & Bistro

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#7. Krichian's Grill & Bistro

- Rating: 4.6/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 399 Crooks Ave. Paterson, New Jersey
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Armenian
- Read more on Yelp

Juicy Platters - Paramus

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#6. Juicy Platters - Paramus

- Rating: 4.7/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 393 Nj-17 Paramus, New Jersey
- Categories: Halal, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

Shami Falafel

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#5. Shami Falafel

- Rating: 4.7/5 (51 reviews)
- Address: 29 State St. Hackensack, New Jersey
- Categories: Falafel, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

El Turco Grill

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#4. El Turco Grill

- Rating: 4.7/5 (226 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 270 Main St. Hackensack, New Jersey
- Categories: Mediterranean, Turkish, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

Zaffron Bloom

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#3. Zaffron Bloom

- Rating: 4.8/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 194 Blvd. Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Persian/Iranian
- Read more on Yelp

Almazaq Restaurant and Bakery

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#2. Almazaq Restaurant and Bakery

- Rating: 4.8/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 46 East Railway Ave. Paterson, New Jersey
- Categories: Bakeries, Middle Eastern, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Madison Cafe and Grill

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#1. Madison Cafe and Grill

- Rating: 4.8/5 (169 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4 Pembroke Place Ste 101 Edgewater, New Jersey
- Categories: Lebanese, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 102 metros.