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The 8 Best Kosher Israeli & Middle Eastern Restaurants in Manhattan (2026)

Updated October 2026 · 8 picks

The best kosher Israeli and Middle Eastern restaurants in Manhattan in 2026 are Eyal Shani's Malka and Miznon, Eshel's Persian cooking and Kasbah's Moroccan grill on the Upper West Side. For quick bites, Shawarma Shabazi, PitaBar, Grill Point and Moshe's Falafel truck in Midtown are the go-tos. Every entry names its certifying agency.

1. Malka — Upper West Side, Manhattan

Eyal Shani's kosher restaurant — produce-driven Israeli cooking at its best.

$$$ UpmarketHechsher Rabbi Mehlman

Malka, on West 72nd Street, is the celebrated Israeli chef Eyal Shani's first kosher restaurant in the US, with whole roasted vegetables, his famous schnitzel and hummus, and a seasonal menu built around fresh local produce.

The Upper West Side location is a meat kitchen supervised by Rabbi Mehlman; a second Malka is in Dumbo.

Good to know: Order to share — the dishes are built for the middle of the table.

161 W 72nd St, New York, NY 10023

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2. Miznon (Times Square) — Times Square, Manhattan

Eyal Shani's famous stuffed pitas — kosher at this location only.

$ BudgetHechsher Rabbi Mehlman (this location only)

Miznon is Eyal Shani's casual pita bar, famous for its stuffed pitas and whole roasted cauliflower. The Broadway location near Times Square went kosher and is supervised by Rabbi Mehlman.

Other Miznon branches in New York are not certified, so make sure you are at the right one.

Good to know: Order the whole roasted cauliflower for the table.

1410 Broadway, New York, NY

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3. Eshel — Upper West Side, Manhattan

Glatt kosher Persian food — kebabs, tahdig and lamb arayes.

$$ Mid-rangeHechsher OU

Eshel opened on Columbus Avenue at the end of 2024 with a Persian and Mediterranean menu: kebabs, hummus, eggplant, shawarma and the crispy saffron rice called tahdig.

It is OU certified and closes for Shabbat, without reopening on Saturday night.

Good to know: Tahdig is the must-order.

507 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10024

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4. Kasbah — Upper West Side, Manhattan

A long-running Moroccan kosher grill on West 85th Street.

$$ Mid-rangeHechsher OK

Kasbah, on West 85th Street just off Broadway, is a long-standing Upper West Side kosher meat restaurant cooking Moroccan and Middle Eastern grills, salads and couscous.

It is certified by the OK.

Good to know: Start with a spread of Moroccan salads for the table.

251 W 85th St, New York, NY

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5. Shawarma Shabazi — Upper West Side, Manhattan

Late-night kosher shawarma, falafel and sabich, open until 1am.

$ BudgetHechsher Rabbi Marmorstein

Shawarma Shabazi shares an address with Talia's Steakhouse on Amsterdam Avenue and serves shawarma, falafel and sabich late into the night — until 1am Monday to Thursday.

It is supervised by Rabbi Marmorstein.

Good to know: One of the few kosher options open after midnight on weeknights.

668 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10025

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6. Moshe's Falafel — Midtown (46th St & Sixth Ave), Manhattan

The famous kosher falafel cart of Midtown's lunch hour.

$ BudgetHechsher Rabbi Pinchas Horowitz

Moshe's Falafel is a street cart at West 46th Street and Sixth Avenue that has fed Midtown office workers kosher falafel for years, with long lines at lunchtime.

It is pareve and supervised by Rabbi Pinchas Horowitz, according to Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun's list.

Good to know: Weekday lunchtime only — get there before noon to beat the line.

W 46th St & 6th Ave, New York, NY

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7. PitaBar — Lower East Side, Manhattan

Kosher pitas and plates on Delancey Street.

$ BudgetHechsher OK

PitaBar, on Delancey Street on the Lower East Side, serves kosher shawarma, schnitzel and grilled meats in pitas and plates.

It is a meat restaurant certified by the OK, and handy after visiting the Tenement Museum or the Eldridge Street Synagogue.

Good to know: A short walk from the Tenement Museum.

11 Delancey St, New York, NY

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8. Grill Point — Garment District, Manhattan

Israeli grill plates and laffa near Times Square and Penn Station.

$ BudgetHechsher OU

Grill Point, on West 39th Street, is a casual kosher Israeli grill serving shawarma, kebabs and laffa wraps to the Garment District and Times Square crowd.

It is OU certified.

Good to know: Convenient for a kosher meal before a train from Penn Station.

270 W 39th St, New York, NY

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Frequently asked questions

Is Miznon kosher?

Only some locations. The Miznon on Broadway near Times Square is kosher, supervised by Rabbi Mehlman according to Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun's list, which notes the supervision applies to that location only. Other Miznon branches are not certified, so check before you order.

What is sabich?

Sabich is an Israeli street sandwich of fried eggplant, hard-boiled egg, hummus, tahini, salad and amba (a tangy mango pickle) in a pita, brought to Israel by Iraqi Jews. It is pareve, and several kosher shawarma and falafel places serve it.

1. Malka — Upper West Side, Manhattan

2. Miznon (Times Square) — Times Square, Manhattan

3. Eshel — Upper West Side, Manhattan

4. Kasbah — Upper West Side, Manhattan

5. Shawarma Shabazi — Upper West Side, Manhattan

6. Moshe's Falafel — Midtown (46th St & Sixth Ave), Manhattan

7. PitaBar — Lower East Side, Manhattan

8. Grill Point — Garment District, Manhattan

Frequently asked questions

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