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    NAYA

    4.3 (26 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    Yembur A.

    NAYA will always be doomed to comparison with Cava since they're so similar. It doesn't live up to Cava's quality and flavor, but it's still decent food. Ordering was easy on the app and there's a wide array of unlimited toppings and sauces to choose from. The bowls come with a free side of pita bread, and it's individually wrapped so you can eat it with your meal or save it for later. I chose falafel as my protein and it was a bit dry and underwhelming. Also a couple of toppings I ordered were not included, so not sure if they had run out of them or forgot. I liked the whipped garlic toum and crunchy pickled veggies, and their vermicelli rice! It's also cool that they offer quinoa as a base. It was nice to try once but I probably would not come back unless they up their falafel game.

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    Adina S.

    I have mixed feelings about NAYA. Without a doubt, I prefer Cava. However, sometimes it's nice to switch it up. I like how NAYA lets you load up on the toppings, but I've gotta admit that their chicken was quite dry. I've also tried the lamb, which was definitely the better choice. The quinoa was also quite the miss... very little flavor to it, so go with the vermicelli rice. I'd say the bowl is solid if you order right, so just avoid the blander options. Overall, it's a pretty casual spot with a decent amount of seating. This location is popular with people working downtown, but they seem to keep up with orders nicely. I'd be willing to go back, just no more chicken or quinoa for me!

    Chicken kebab over a base of rice and lettuce, topped with garlic sauce, babaganoush, cabbage, tomatoes, and lemon tahini
    Masmin P.

    Update: I went back to Naya a couple of days later and got the lamb kofta over rice and salad with spicy pepper sauce- that was very good too! The sauce had a bit of a kick to it but not too bad. Not a lot of diners at 12:30pm on a Monday but I think most ppl don't really know about this place yet. -------/// Newer Mediterranean quick service restaurant serving pita wraps and rice/salad bowls. I really enjoyed the chicken kebab, very flavorful and moist. It's nice that you can fully customize your bowl and get a rice/salad mix, and unlimited toppings! All the flavors worked well together and I really liked the toppings I got- particularly the garlic sauce. The veggies are very fresh. My friend enjoyed the smokey babaganoush and yogurt cucumber sauce too. A good addition to the lunch options around the Boston financial district.

    Maria M.

    Came here with my brother for a yelp event and wow--Naya absolutely delivered on flavor, freshness, and variety. If you're looking for a fast-casual spot with bold Middle Eastern flavors and endless customization, this is it. I went with the Beef Shawarma Bowl and built it with Vermicelli Rice as the base--a fluffy mix of white rice and golden-brown vermicelli that added the perfect subtle texture. The beef shawarma was super tender and packed with rich, aromatic spices. The real highlight? UNLIMITED TOPPINGS. And trust me, I took full advantage. My personal faves: Hummus - velvety and lemony, the perfect spread Baba Ghannouj - smoky eggplant goodness Cucumber Yogurt - refreshing with mint and garlic Toum (Garlic Whip) - bold, creamy, and addictive Sumac Onions + Lebanese Pickles - so much tang and crunch! And of course, I had to top it off with Zesty Jalapeño Sauce and Spicy Red Pepper Sauce--both brought the heat in the best way. We also grabbed a couple hot appetizers: Fatayer - these mini spinach pies were a hidden gem. Perfectly tart with lemon and sumac, and dare I say... better than the falafel. Falafel - still solid! Crispy outside, soft inside, and super flavorful. Bowls are around $15, and the apps were $2-3 each. A bit on the pricier side for quick bites, but honestly worth it. The quality, variety, and flavor explosion make it a satisfying splurge.

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    Margaret K.

    The food was sooo good and felt so clean and healthy. I recommend coming here for lunch for sure. The service was great and hummus was my favorite part. Fresh food and sauces. Parking is street parking but we found a spot very quickly. Also it want busy when we went as it was raining outside l. Overall definitely coming back

    Left:  Beef shawarma & falafel bowl
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    Kai L.

    New addition to the downtown area, Naya is a cross between Cava and Sweetgreen. The menu is very focused and simple to order. The chicken shish taouk & falafel are actually pretty moist and the toppings are great. Beef shawarma bowl is a bit dry and the kafta lamb kebab is too peppery. Service is friendly, but they do not necessarily know what is in the seasonal grains. Bathrooms (single person) are clean and be warned the sink water runs hot.

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    Abby H.

    The store recently opened with $5 bowl promotions for the initial weeks of opening. I was able to snag a bowl on my work break, and I can tell that this will be a great new addition for the healthy lunch options in the area. Ordering at the counter is simple, and there's also tables inside if you want to eat there.

    Bowl with chicken shish taouk
    Eva A.

    Came by because of their $5 bowls (the deal through the end of 2024). Got a regular bowl with chicken shish taouk. Very generous on the protein (love!) and everything was super fresh. Nailed the baba ghannouj. The pita is perfectly fluffy as well. Very impressed and would return on a normal day once the deal is passed!

    Michelle W.

    Solid Mediterranean bowl spot in downtown. This place reminded me a lot of Cava to be honest. The chicken shawarma was flavorful and I liked that the rice came with vermicelli noodles bits. They had typical toppings like lettuce, cucumber salad, tomatoes, baba ganoush, etc. The bowl was fresh and portion was pretty generous. Would recommend.

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    My first time at that location in Watertown. Amazing rice! Chicken was delicious ! Sana is the best. Thank you, I am coming soon.

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    Order from here often, staff is lively this time Edith was the one who help and she was awesome.

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    The food here is awesome and super tasty! The staff is amazing and super helpful. I'll definitely be back!

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    Fairouz restaurant - Very friendly with children my son ate like a champ!!!

    Fairouz restaurant

    4.2(151 reviews)
    8.3 miWest Roxbury
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    Everything we ate at this place was delicious. I loved the salad, the dressing is something i never…read moretaste before Plus an excellent customer service. Definitely will come back!

    Currently closed till 7/2024 according to Yelp…read more But late 2022, we finally got the chance to try Fairouz's $43 Mixed Grill Plate (chicken, beef, shrimp (4 count), lamb, kafta (ground beef and lamb), served with rice, salad (simply lettuce, cucumber and tomatoes, and two portions of oil based dressing), garlic dip & hummus dip), to go. Everything came well packed, with the salad in a large plastic clam shell, two little sauce containers of each dip, two ziplock baggies of pita triangles, napkins, plastic ware, all sitting on the aluminum foil covered tray of meat and rice. Since I had been enticed by Bea's photo of this dish, I was a little disappointed at the lack of grilled vegetables. But there was salad and upon reflection, the menu made no mention of such veggies, so perhaps there's been changes over time? The rice received props from this household, and wonder at how it was flavored. The meat, though medium to well done, was tender enough, and the lamb lacked that gaminess that the non-lamb-eater among us so dislikes. The kafta and shrimp were the most strongly seasoned proteins of the bunch, and the shrimp rather juicy. Both hummus and garlic dip were good, but the garlic is indeed strong with the latter, so spread with a light hand. You can always add more to taste after all. The worst that could be said was that I wished that there had been more tomatoes in the salad, and if only they had not split the pita triangles. Pitas without their pockets are rather tougher to enjoy as self made mini sandwich bundles of all the good flavors and textures. I hope they see this and reconsider.

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    Bread Thyme

    5.0(28 reviews)
    6.8 miWest Roxbury Center, West Roxbury

    Yup! 5 stars! We started with the moujadara and fresh…read morebread. It was awesome. I wish I had gone with more than one person so we could also have the hummus and moussaka. I had the kafta kebab wrap (so delish), the chicken shawarma (not as good as the kafta- the chicken pieces were too big). And then the desserts!! I had the chocolate Halva - soooo good. And the Dubai chocolate- kunafi which was like nothing g I've ever had before. I want to go back and try the rest of the menu! You order at the counter and then grab a table. It was crowded at 6 on a Friday night. The man running the place was kind and helpful I adored him and this place.

    I enjoyed this place way more than I had expected! We were looking for a place to eat that was open…read morefor lunch on July 4th and thankfully we saw their sparkling "open" sign as we drove by. Ordering was at the counter and the person was so friendly and patient with our questions. We initially only ordered the chicken shawarma and moussaka and Dubai chocolate cup (no matter what, this is what I needed!). As we ate, we realized the food was good and we'd like to try other items. So we got a mulberry juice and a flatbread - 1/2 zaatar and 1/2 cheese. Everything was tasty. Some specific points: the chicken shawarma is more like a kebab than the shaved chicken I'm used to, it would be nice if they offered both. The zaatar can be a little tart and that's where the cheese balances it out. The mulberry juice is sweeeeet but great for a hot summer day. The moussaka came out cold which I was a little surprised by. The Dubai chocolate was fantastic, the only downside is that it's tiny haha. I could've eaten one more. It's an airy bright place and they also have seating outside. Parking is convenient. I'm sure we'll be back.

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    NAYA - mediterranean - Updated May 2026

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