Arabic Restaurants in Seattle, Washington

Whether you're exploring Puget Sound by kayak or cruising through Discovery Park on bike, Seattle has something to offer any outdoor enthusiast. Thousands of outdoor lovers come to this cloudy Pacific Northwest city, both for its close proximity to gorgeous national parks and for its excellent outdoor outlets. Seattle is also home to some of the most sophisticated and health-conscious dining in the Pacific Northwest, and Arabic cuisine is particularly well-represented. Munch on a tasty wrap at a falafel joint near Seattle U or enjoy a traditional multi-course meal at one of the city's finest Arabic restaurants. Seattle offers a wide range of Arabic cuisine from dozens of countries, so you'll be sure to find something to whet your appetite. Just don't forget your umbrella.

Caspian Grill

This cozy, yet enormously popular eatery on University Way has been offering home-style Persian food since 1993. Gracious owners Shahriar and Shahram are committed to using the freshest ingredients in their authentic cuisine and provide their customers with excellent service that matches the quality of their products. Start with some fresh hummus or babaganoush served with delicious homemade pita bread. Then enjoy mouthwatering platters of lean ground beef koobideh kabobs, chicken vegetable curry and smoked eggplant with low-fat yogurt and garlic. In addition to great food, Caspian Grill offers live flamenco guitar music and belly dancing on weekends.

Caspian Grill
5517 University Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 524-3434
caspiangrill.com

Kabul Afghan Cuisine

This popular Seattle restaurant serves authentic Afghan cuisine, which, if you've never tried it, is like a cross between Middle Eastern and Pakistani cooking with lots of grilled lamb, yogurt, eggplant and korma curry. Located in the eclectic neighborhood of Wallingford, Kabul is owned and operated by jovial Afghani immigrant Wali Khairzada, who often reminds customers that he began his life in Seattle by franchising a 7-Eleven store. Khairzada's food speaks for itself: lamb kebabs marinated in garlic, onions, coriander and saffron, sautéed eggplant topped with ground beef and seasonings, and traditional Afghan turnovers served with yogurt-garlic dip. Kabul offers a wide range of tasty vegetarian delights as well.

Kabul Afghan Cuisine
2301 N. 45th St.
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 545-9000
kabulrestaurant.com

Mediterranean Express

Many Seattle residents will tell you that for quick, delicious Middle Eastern eats, no one does it quite like Mediterranean Express. This place is super busy at lunch time, when students and professional alike come in droves to enjoy cheap, yet consistently satisfying food. There aren't many surprises on the menu, but that's probably a good thing. Choose from any number of Arabic classics, such as chicken shawarma, lamb kabobs or falafel. Everything is prepared using fresh local ingredients from the Pacific Northwest region. Prices are also quite reasonable; for less than $10, you get a generous main course served with curry rice, hummus, pita bread and your choice of salad or soup.

Mediterranean Express
1417 Broadway
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 860-3989
medexpress-seattle.com

Article Written By Charlie Higgins

Charlie Higgins is a writer, translator, editor and social-media consultant based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Originally from Connecticut, Higgins holds bachelor's degrees in media studies and music from Oberlin College. He currently works for the financial inclusion and microenterprise news website Microdinero.

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