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    3.6 (40 reviews)

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    Joanne C.

    I usually prefer chicken over steak when it comes to protein. I tried the chicken shawarma bowl today, and I think I prefer steak more than chicken at Naf Naf! The chicken was drier than I expected. The steak is worth the extra cost to me!

    Plenty of seating
    Lilee N.

    New spot. Think of this as middle eastern chipotle style place. You come in and pick a pita, a bowl, or a plate. The bowl can be a salad or not a salad. Pick your carb, add your protein, select toppings and check out. Only issue (minor) is that since this is a new place, we expected a greeting and just a little more explanation when we walked in. The board is a little overwhelming to digest when you walk in and they ask what you want. Would've been nicer if they said "welcome! Have you been here before?" ...And offer to walk a new customer through the process/menu. That being said, we figured it out. Just didn't really get to know what all of their offerings were. Service was quick and there is seating available indoors. Parking is easy and you can find them next to the Blaze Pizza and easily off Prospect Ave.

    Too expensive for the quality.
    Grace T.

    A falafel (on a pita) + fries + fountain drink + a tip..... $20.41 !?! A little bit ridiculous. Look at the receipt -- the fries and drink were almost the equivalent to the sandwich itself. You outpriced yourself Naf Naf....

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    Kendall K.

    Food is delicious! I love that you can make your own bowl and eat it with freshly baked pita bread. The spread of selections is wonderful.

    Menu is carefully coded for vegetarian and vegan options. Be delighted. Excellent for family gatherings.

    Naf Naf Grill opened pre-pandemic. We had seen it plenty of times but were huge fans of Blaze Pizza. Each time we walked by, we'd say, "We should really stop in!" Based on past reviews, I'm glad we hadn't. I'm also glad we hadn't read the reviews and am more delighted perhaps, they may have, are still in business and we finally decided to give them a try. We were NOT DISAPPOINTED! Naf Naf is more a fusion of Middle Eastern flavors and freshness with just a healthy feeling. While I cannot eat spicy foods, my partner was not disappointed with his Spicy Chicken Pita. Make no mistake, my Chicken Shawarma Bowl was loaded with a beautiful balance of delightful flavors, neither salty nor acidic, (as I imagined it might be) to upset my stomach. I had chosen a light cucumber yogurt dressing. The gentleman brought my dish out with a sample of garlic sauce, which he suggested might enhance the flavor of my bowl choices. I hesitantly acquiesced and soon found my eyeballs rolling to the top of my head. I was sold. My partner & I, loved the pita bread- he especially loved the extra kick of the spice level. He was completely satisfied with his portions and felt no need for additional food when we got home. Their lentil soup was just perfect and what the doctor called for on this cold evening. For my bowl, I chose a base mix of 1/2 couscous and rice; both cooked perfectly, adding hummus for an extra .50. The meat, cooked on a rotisserie over multiple hours was just right- still soft, not dry; seasoned just wonderfully, not at all salty. The purple cabbage added the perfect crunch. Selections of toppings were a feast and sauces, ranging from mild to spicy made it easy to please the taste buds. Finding hummus and great baba ghanoush together, is truly a hidden gem. Both were excellent. I'm already planning a charcuterie board for this weekend's gathering. Safe to say, with all I had, over 1/2 my bowl came home with a lid for tonight's dinner. They also had a Baklava which looked so tempting- but I honestly, could not fit another bite. Saving for this weekend! Ordering was easy. Quite like Chipotle's, which we do eat at a lot, however, I feel the prices were a little less and portions a bit better. Perhaps they have listened and that's a great thing. I found the staff quite helpful- their suggestions much appreciated and made all the difference in my experience, restaurant very clean. While in St. Louis on a recent trip, we came across a similar Middle Eastern restaurant (fine dining) and paid 4- 5 times the cost. We have gotten into a rut here in CMI and are so excited we finally stepped in. It you're a meat lover, vegetarian or even vegan- you'll find many ways to mix it up... don't be shy in asking for suggestions, but do yourselves a favor, whether it's been a while, or looking for a new, (healthy) option for yourself or your family, stop in and give them a try. They've survived the pandemic; they've outlived Blazed Pizza... let's not allow this one to slip away. The only way to ensure we have great options here is to support businesses who work to get it right. That they've done! Dine in; call for order pickup or delivery available through Door Dash or Uber Eats- it doesn't get any easier! Note: This is not a paid review. Just so happy to have finally stopped in. Would be remiss not to do my share!

    Mindy P.

    Since their grand opening, I've been to this location at least 5 times, and I hate to say this... but their service has really gone downhill. The last time I went, there was a huge line of people and only one person doing the serving and ringing the cashier. At first, I thought that they may have been understaffed at that time, but I was surprised to see so many other staff members present and only one person handling the serving. I'm assuming they each have their roles and understand that they have to keep their roles, yet it may have been this server's first time working because she seemed very overwhelmed. She was only able to handle one order by order so I waited in line for a while as it moved slowly. Also, I was disappointed by how the pita was super salty. In the last review, I raved about how good their pitas were. This time around, it was hard and salty. Not what I expect from Naf Naf grill. I'll probably be taking a break from coming here for a while now. Hoping they are able to improve their service. Their staff are really friendly though.

    Falafel Salad Bowl

    I was in Champaign for an event and found this restaurant on a whim and decided to try it. Wow, it was so good! I lived in the Middle East for several years and have not been able to find a lot of Middle Eastern cuisine restaurants in central IL that taste as good until I ate the falafel salad bowl from Naf Naf Grill! I was so impressed with the freshness, taste, and quantity. I also got lentil soup and it was fantastic. I wish I lived closer to Champaign because this would become a regular spot for me. Employees were also friendly. I would definitely recommend this restaurant!

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    3 years ago

    First time here. Had the falafel plate. It was good and fresh tasting. 2 plates and a drink came to $35. A bit on the pricey side

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    Food was delicious and the gentleman who served us was very helpful in helping make choices we would enjoy.

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    Everything was good. Clean facility. Service was good. Very quick. Perfect for lunch and dinner.

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    Found this place quite by accident. Delicious fresh food. They were helpful explaining their options. Would definitely go back again.

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