The best halal Jordanian restaurants in NYC and Long Island, according to us

If you're hunting for legit Jordanian food that won't obliterate your wallet, Bedawi Cafe is the move. This cozy spot near Prospect Park serves up some seriously craveable Middle Eastern fare—crispy falafel wraps, tender Leg of Lamb sandwiches, and their signature Lahmbajin Pizza topped with ground lamb and parsley ($14). The real hero is the housemade pita bread, still warm and fluffy, perfect for scooping hummus or soaking up tahini sauce. Their backyard patio is the kind of place that makes you want to linger through multiple rounds of hot mint tea, surrounded by vintage bedouin artwork. Everything here—the homey vibe, quick service, and genuine flavors—feels like you're eating at a relative's kitchen table. Budget-friendly prices, authentic recipes, and zero pretension. This is the Brooklyn Middle Eastern spot you'll keep coming back to.

If you're on South Broadway in Yonkers and craving serious Jordanian grilling, Grill House of Yonkers delivers without the attitude or the price tag. The lamb chops hit different when they're charred just right, and their chicken kebabs have that smoky, tender quality that makes you wonder why you don't eat here more often. The shawarma's stacked with enough seasoning to remind you what actually flavorful meat tastes like, and the mezze spread—hummus, baba ganoush, falafel—is the perfect warm-up act. Go family-style, pile up those plates with kofta kebab and meat pie, and let the spice-dusted rice soak it all in. It's the kind of place where everybody's happy, the portions are generous, and you'll leave without regret.
