Poll: The best Middle Eastern restaurant in Arlington

Opinion

Published December 5, 2025 at 11:45AM

From Lebanese falafel and kabob to Turkish doner, Arlington’s Middle Eastern restaurants offer an array of flavors to match the county’s multicultural diversity.

Here are the nominees for “The Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Arlington” as part of our ARLnow Readers’ Choice awards.

Did we miss your favorite spot for Middle Eastern food? Write it in!

Voting will close in two weeks.

Three weeks ago, we voted on Best Thai Restaurant in Arlington. The results are now official:

Bangkok 54 Restaurant
Soul Thai Kitchen & Bar
Padaek

Dan Egitto is an editor and reporter at ARLnow. Originally from Central Florida, he graduated from Duke University and previously reported at the Palatka Daily News in Florida and the Vallejo Times-Herald in California. Dan joined ARLnow in January 2024.