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    4.3 (64 reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Chicken NAYA Bowl
    William L.

    Got a custom chicken bowl with rice--food is solid and all of the sides are tasty. Portion is also decent value as the bowl, while shallow, is very dense with food. Service was friendly and fast. Ambiance was clean, very clean for right next to Moynihan station.

    Miche

    Fernando gave great service! I got the vegetarian salad bowl . Cauliflower, tahini, baba ghanoush, beautiful fresh greens, and Kalamata olives ! Absolutely delicious and flavorful !

    Falafel on salad
    Craig G.

    I'm a big fan of the fast casual, build it as you go concept and a bigger fan of Middle Eastern cuisine: this is why CAVA became my go to Friday lunch working in Downtown Jersey City and why NAYA (with a similar concept) unfortunately doesn't stack up. Looking for a quick dinner before catching The Cure at MSG, I ordered a salad and went down the line: arugula + spinach base, falafel as the protein, hummus + baba ghanouj + tzatziki + tomatoes + cucumber + onion and parsley + pickled turnips + olives + green sauce. The dips were well made and flavourful and the ingredients were fresh, but the falafel was dry, crumbly, and underseasoned. The accompanying prepackaged pita was soft but bland. Staff were friendly and efficient

    Falafel bowl with many topping and a bag of their pita chips.
    Kevin F.

    Walked around a bit tonight to find a place to eat and stumbled upon Naya. The place looked bright and clean, and the menu offered a few meat-free options. It operates very much like a Chipotle, but with Mediterranean style food. I ordered a bowl consisting of rice with vermicelli, then falafel, and a load of the toppings they had to offer. I also grabbed a bag of their pita chips that they make in house. I got all of this to go and returned to my hotel. The food was delicious. I loved the texture of the falafel. I'll probably do dinner here once more before I leave town.

    Yummy chicken shawarma bowl
    Tanichea B.

    I work in this area and this place is solid. The interior is modern and clean. The service is always friendly, and the food is tasty and satisfying. I ordered the chicken shawarma bowl which was cooked well and added a ton of veggies and hummus. You also get a little pita bread but you won't need it because you get a lot of food. I ended up eating half for lunch and saving the other half for the next day so there's great value there.

    Falafel bowl and Chicken bowl
    Suchi O.

    Had quick weekday lunch here Food is tasty, fresh, good quantity and variety of choices for toppings and sauces Service is quick and good. Folks were ok to answer questions for a first-timer like me for this place The place is clean and well lit. It has limited seating.

    Angela R.

    Mediterranean Chipotle... All the Mediterranean fixings... I selected double meat chicken and lamb... All was fresh and flavorful... Bowl was served with naan...

    Jennifer H.

    I work down the street from here so I pass it every day on my way to work! I knew I had to try it because I love falafel and middle eastern food in general. Have tried lunch here twice now and was even more impressed the 2nd time. Both times I ordered through Grubhub and the food was prepared relatively quickly. Both times I had basically the same bowl, freekah with falafel and hummus. However, the 2nd time was even better because there was more sauce and the pickled turnips were really good! Besides the high quality of ingredients and flavors, the portion size is great. I can never finish a whole bowl for lunch without getting full. And its a good deal at only 9 something! Wow! I will definitely keep coming back for more!

    Chicken Shawarma NAYA Bowl
    Prianka S.

    Always get my work lunch from here and the food is always delicious and fresh. Naya always is reliable on taste and quality.

    Chicken schwarma! Whoa!
    Deb G.

    Yum! This is a fast casual middle eastern concept. The highlights - the baba ghanoush and the garlic whip/spread were both totally amazing, and the array of pickles (cucumbers, something crunchy in beet juice) were excellent. So was the pita - soft and fluffy! I would go back just to eat more of the baba ghanoush and garlic whip. The chicken schwarma itself, however, was not so good - it lacked all of the spice and excitement of a good schwarma. Next time I'll try a different protein on my bowl. But also, I should mention it is a huge amount of food for the price! So overall a really good choice for a quick, semi-healthy lunch.

    Side of Green , Sauce Side of Garlic Whip, Pita and grape leaves
    Jahayra M.

    Often order from NAYA for lunch to my office. Fresh, authentic, delish middle eastern food. My go to is usually their bowl w lamb, onions, jalapeños, tomatoes always w a side of whipped garlic and green sauce are seriously crack. Their grape leaves yummy as well. Their falafels are my 2nd go to! Always quick delivery and my food arrives warm and I always have a little left over to snack on.

    Juliya G.

    Decent quick lunch or dinner spot! I had a vegetarian bowl with the tahini cauliflower. It was pretty flavorful. Hummus was smooth, but not the best tasting I've had. It's good in conjunction with the other food in the bowl, but I probably wouldn't eat it on its own. The pita was pre-packaged, which was a little disappointing.

    Falafel salad with lots of jalapeños
    Stephanie T.

    Always my go to lunch spot when I'm in the office. The bowls are decently priced for Midtown especially in today's environment - you can get a bowl between $10-$12. I usually get the falafel salad and add in mostly all of the toppings that you can choose minus a few. My favorite topping is their garlic whip - it's so light and fluffy but yet still has that garlic flavor. Love spreading the whip on the pita bread that they give on the side. During lunch hours there's usually a long line but it goes by quick (or so it seems) - I usually order my lunch online ahead of time for pickup. I come here at least once a week to get my Naya fix.

    Naya Falafel Bowl with Freekeh with all toppings and pita

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    This is my go to when I'm in a hurry and need something to satisfy my hunger, Naya never disappoints

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    HI Tanichea, thank you so much for the feedback. See you soon at NAYA!

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    1 year ago

    Kick ass shawarma, hit the spot! Exactly what I was on the hunt for. Customer service was impressive as well.

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    Good Middle Eastern fast food. I tried a wrap with shawarma lamb, shish kebab. It was very flavorful.

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    Hi Paul, Thank you for your feedback. See you soon at NAYA.

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    Delicious healthy fresh middle eastern food/salad. Great staff and fast service. Clean place to eat in too. Well worth the price

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    Good deal, good ingredients, and good side dishes. A great middle eastern place for an even better price. It's just superior.

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    ilili NoMad - Lamb & Beef Shawarma (6.5/10)

    ilili NoMad

    4.1(2.9k reviews)
    0.4 miFlatiron
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    Gorgeous upscale dinner spot in midtown! We came as a group of 7 and were seated comfortably, lots…read moreof room within the restaurant. Great place to share several food items with a group. It was a little hard to hear and converse at times as it gets crowded, but the food was delicious and there are really unique items on the menu. Food: The duck shawarma was one of our favorites! The lamb and scallops were also flavorful and tender. The dips were delicious with the pita, but I wish the serving size for the dips were bigger. The fries were great - well seasoned! Also recommend the milky pudding, it was a nice refreshing way to end the dinner. Service: Our server was super helpful in letting us know what items are more shareable and his suggestions for cocktails. Definitely try some of the arak based cocktails. Vibe: Gorgeous interior, the mirrors and lighting really elevates the space and makes it a lovely spot for group dinners or dates.

    This was a really awesome meal. The food was incredible. So much flavor and they made sure we…read morealways had enough bread to eat everything with. The cocktails were also really interesting and delicious. I highly recommend the lamb shank, fries, and octopus but I can't imagine there is any way to go wrong. The lighting inside the restaurant was cozy and relaxing. My family and I had a great time. Our server was super helpful with our order and very nice to talk to. Highly recommend. Really delicious.

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    ilili NoMad - Ilili Restaurant NYC's outdoor dining

    Ilili Restaurant NYC's outdoor dining

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    Hen House NYC - Childhood Crispy Rice (~$18): with shish taouk

    Hen House NYC

    4.6(105 reviews)
    1.6 miEast Village

    My friends and I arrived fairly early on Friday to dine in for brunch/lunch. We were greeted warmly…read moreby the cashier who told us to sit. The seating area is fairly small, which surprised me. We ordered the crispy garlic rice, the Piri Piri chicken sandwich, and the famous knefeh and chicken pancake. The server was so nice, she offered us a sample of the seasonal lemonade, which had rose water and turmeric. It did take a little bit of time for all the food to come out. We chit-chatted while we shared the garlic rice (a little crunchy, very mild) and the chicken sandwich. The PiriPiri sandwich came with a huge piece of fried chicken that was spiced and fried well. The chicken was juicy and not super dry. The little bit of pickled cabbage helped keep things from becoming too greasy. After a bit of wait, the pancake was served. It was such a fun experience with the crunchy kadayif noodles and the cheese hidden underneath a super fluffy pancake. The salty and cheesy flavors of the pancake went well with the rose maple syrup. The spice from the chicken added another note to the dish that made it such a great combo of flavor. I could not stop picking at this huge pancake. It's definitely meant to be eaten by at least two, if not three. If we had known, we probably wouldn't have ordered the other chicken sandwich. Overall the contrast in the chicken and knafeh pancake alone was enough to want me to visit again. The textural crunch, the melted pull of the cheese, the sweet syrup against salty and spicy flavors of the chicken. Not only was the whole presentation beautiful, but the dish itself tasted amazing. I would visit Hen House again for the experience.

    All I had heard about Hen House was their cozy, innovative dishes and was excited to go. They're…read moreknown for their falafel and other creative flavors and I went with the staple shawarma plate. It was served with lackluster presentation, standard ingredients, and lack of creative flair I was expecting and heard about. I wouldn't count Hen House out, but believe this was a one-off, standard, experience.

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    Hen House NYC - Inside

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    Hen House NYC - Lamb Shawarma Platter with Batata Harra

    Lamb Shawarma Platter with Batata Harra

    Hen House NYC - The catering that gets done by Hen house is some of the best in the city. Custom menus, bbq kits and more.

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    The catering that gets done by Hen house is some of the best in the city. Custom menus, bbq kits and more.

    Fattoush

    Fattoush

    4.3(16 reviews)
    1.3 miEast Village

    Fattoush is one of those rare restaurants where you can truly taste the care, love, and integrity…read morein every dish. Every ingredient feels intentional and high quality. The fig hummus is something special. Smooth, perfectly balanced with tahini, and unlike anything I've had before. My brother called it the best hummus he's ever had, and honestly I licked the plate clean! The falafel plate deserves its own moment. Warm, crispy on the outside, perfectly moist on the inside, and just the right amount of richness. Paired with the sauce, fresh salad, and rice, it was easily one of the most memorable meals I've had this year. Everything tasted incredibly fresh and thoughtfully put together. Truly some of the best falafel I've ever had. What really took the experience to another level was the service. After we paid, our waitress noticed I had blisters from breaking in new shoes and brought me two bandaids without me even asking. That kind of attention to detail is rare, if I could give 6 stars I would! They are also incredibly accommodating with dietary needs. When the waitress heard my brother was gluten free, she immediately brought out a new plate with double salad instead of rice. Fattoush goes above and beyond in every way. An unforgettable meal and experience. I cannot recommend it enough. I will absolutely be back to try more. Also a beautiful & quiet place to sit with friends or family. We made some very special memories here and laughed into the night.

    Solid Lebanese food, started off with the Hummus and Pita which were nice. I like that they grilled…read morethe pita and had a bit of char on one side because I just love food with a good bit of char. Hummus itself was really smooth and tasty. Got the Shish Tawouk for the main and the chicken was very very tender. With the toum especially it was delish, plus the grilled veggies and the bed of bread. It was supposed to come with rice though and I asked about the rice twice and it still never came so I just gave up on it but whatever it was still good.

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