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    NAYA

    4.3 (92 reviews)
    Open • 10:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    NAYA Roll
    Natalie L.

    Love this new spot in center city! So much bang for your buck! I made a pita with hummus, tzatziki , tahini , GREAT STEAK, lettuce, and vegetables and it was so delicious and tasted fresh! Will definitely go back for a quick dinner :)

    Horrible service. Lost a customer and will definitely not recommend there.  DO NOT EAT THERE

    Good food but always something missing in the orders. Customer service very bad. wish customers service was better.

    falafel bowl
    Ping R.

    For a fast-cas spot, I really enjoy Naya for a bit of variety around center city. Service is quick, food is always fresh, and it makes a good, light meal. The portion size feels smaller than other options, but I really like the seasoning they use for their vegetables and falafel. Staff are fun and always make sure my order is correctly fulfilled. Bowls feel wide and very shallow, but they distribute the ingredients so you get a good variety in each bite. Stop by for something different. Their website offers a helpful breakdown of the ingredient lists and allergens too. I had some guests in town with very specific dietary restrictions and they were able to research the menu and inform staff when we ordered so they could eat with peace of mind.

    NAYA Bowl
    Chris L.

    Ordered on DoorDash. Food was tasty and filling. I got dessert which was also tasty but be prepared they are small and come in a wrapper. Lots of options you can have with the bowls and pita on the side (also wrapped).

    Baba Ghannouj Dip
    Michael R.

    Naya aka Naya Bowls is a Middle Eastern restaurant that offers fresh and delicious food at reasonable prices and average portions. The menu, located at https://www.eatnaya.com offers a superb breakdown of all of the food selections they offer with comprehensive information listed with all the dietary restrictions that websites including Yelp, Google Maps, Grubhub, Doordash, Uber Eats (the worst delivery platform in the US), Trip Advisor, and other websites. The restaurant offers delivery, as well as catering, though I can't imagine ordering catering when the presentation of the dishes ordered don't entice me to think they're capable of the standard for catering, as someone who was in the catering industry for over seven years. The order consisted of 2 NAYA Bowls, each with ruby wild tice, chicken shawarma, hummus, baba ghannouj, cucumber and yogurt, lemon tahini, spicy red sauce, green and red cabbage. Each Naya Bowl comes with the choice of a pita. Additionally, I ordered a side container of baca ghannouj, which comes in a 1/2 lb container, but about 2/3 full weighing 6oz. Everything was fresh, a gear combination of flavors, and highly recommendable. Advice- whoever fulfills orders, find a better way to package the bowls so all ingredients aren't mixed together

    TooGoodToGo vegetables, salad, and tahini? Sauce
    Stan H.

    This place is tricky to find as you must walk around the building to a business alleyway in the middle of 16th st. A person on the side directed me to enter the building, take the elevator to the top floor, then walk to the other side of the building. I almost did that but then he said he was kidding. Kinda wish I had told the guy to look me up. The staff at this place is friendly. Healthy food and makes me feel good. Atmosphere fits in with this office section of the city. Had a TooGoodToGo order here and I love the variety of items offered.

    Spencer W.

    Lebanese chipotle/cava style Extremely tasty, and affordable. The only con is the portion size is small - especially if you don't get all the options the bowl is like half empty.

    Lauren I.

    Quality/quantity is great for the price. A very good quick casual restaurant in the office-area of Philly.

    Chicken shawarma salad
    Phylicia H.

    My favorite place to grab lunch when I'm in the office. Naya never ever ever disappoints and everything on their menu is so good and flavorful. Very generous with the protein and toppings! Today I ordered the chicken shawarma salad and added ALL toppings. It receives a 10/10. Came with free pita bread and since the pandemic it seems like the recipe changed? The bread is smaller, thicker, drier and not as good as it once was. Soaking it in all the salad sauce brought it back to life. I love this place and it will forever be my favorite go to spot for lunch when I'm in the office. If you create an account, they will give you $5 off meaning you pay $5-6 for an incredible lunch. The baklava they sell is also incredible! Highly recommend!

    Grass-fed beef shawarma atop rice, with green spicy sauce and extra protein of Roasted Cauliflower
    Kelly P.

    Super quick and convenient place with high-quality ingredients (grass-fed steak? Sign me up!) and many options for toppings. I got the beef atop rice with romaine, all the non-dairy toppings (pickled beets were my fave) and extra protein of roasted cauliflower for +$3.70. Only downside is the serving serve of protein/toppings is pretty small (they load up on the carb/salad on the bottom) so I was still not full after eating. I thoroughly appreciate having more fast-casual places to go for a late lunch in center city (I go after 2 to avoid lines) but I prefer Cava down the street over this place because they have a wider variety of flavorful ingredients/toppings/sauces (only one type of lemon-hummus here)

    The Pita Wrap
    Eric B.

    My cousin and I were looking for a place to eat after a day of fun at Monk's Cafe and Victory Brewpub. We had seen these spot earlier in the day when walking around and decided to head there for dinner. I had a really delicious falafel and chicken shawarma pita wrap with the works. So good and perfect for a meal. Not fancy but hit the spot. I'd certainly go back if ever in that part of town again.

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    Suraya - Turkish coffee tiramissu

    Suraya

    4.5(1.8k reviews)
    2.3 mi•Fishtown
    •$$$

    Suraya did NOT disappoint ‍ The food, the flavors, the ambience and service... EVERYTHING was…read moreamazing. We did the tasting menu and every single dish was so flavorful Hummous Baba Ganoudh Muhammara Labneh Taboule Fatteh Rakakat Kawarma Samke Harra And for dessert... Kanafeh + Blueberry & Lemon Verbena Verrine -- the perfect ending. Everything was absolutely delicious, and the ambience made the whole experience even better. Suraya is definitely a spot to add to your Philly dining list

    obviously as many others have said, amazing place. run down:…read more LUNCH MENU: Labneh: amazing. love. devour. decently thick spread of labneh, not too shallow plating. topped with za'atar, sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and mint. here's the thing, three people in my group do not like mint all that much. I appreciate surayas mint in particular, it's less egregious than other mints, and most importantly, they are whole leafs! easy to pick out. the labneh is perfectly amazing on its own. I will say, if I could have it my way, i'd nix the tomatoes, and replace with the tiny skinny peppers they include in the pickles and olives side dish. i'd also include a bit more oil, as the spread is actually quite thick. and more seasoning for the same reason. if you're on a date, especially early into dating, beware of spices in your teeth. check constantly while eating this. Traditional Hummus: Delicious. amazing. much thinner spread, but also more surface area. the oil and seasoning go a longer way in this one. no notes absolutely stunning. Pita: thinner than some other places, delicious, FRESH, hot, comes with one per person. truthfully, one was enough, and I usually order two at other places. Side Dish Pickles and Olives: This dish includes both green and purple olives, tiny thin green spicy peppers, and sliced pickles. The green olives are pitted, and my favorite. they are so good on a hummus pita bite. the purple olives were not pitted, and did not come with an extra empty dish to empty the pits into. I didn't try these as I don't like purple olives. or pits. at least in public. the peppers were AMAZING! not too spicy. but definitely spicy. great with the labneh. I think my dish only came with five. would love more! and then the pickles are sliced vertically in halves, not too acidic. I *think* key word *THINK* they are fermented and not traditionally pickled. so, they won't taste the same as a regular pickle most people are used to. I still love them. this dish overall is $6 and very worth the price in my opinion. easy to share for the table. Green Salad: this salad is quite similar to a traditional fattoush salad if you're familiar. I have a few things with this. Mint was abundant. if you don't like mint, i'm not saying don't get it, but it's noteworthy. I picked around the mint since they were whole leafs thankfully. the bottom of the plate is covered in an herb yogurt, the lettuces and such are coated in a vinaigrette. the vegetables are seasonal, it's October 2nd and we had watermelon radish, cucumbers, tomatoes, some onions. im not really sure if I would get this again, especially for the price. people liked the eggs on top. I liked the radishes and cucumbers. I love a fresh bite. but not necessary. Cauliflower Sandwich: Definitely shareable. comes with sumac fries, an aioli, a separate vinaigrette for the wrap itself. the wrap is cut in halves. inside it's hard to tell exactly what's inside. there is a sumac fry inside. cauliflower obviously. not really sure what else. absolutely delicious though. I love this one and it's a great option for a vegetarian. Orange Blossom Iced Tea: VERY GOOD. I would like some simple syrup with it but VERY GOOD. the orange blossom really comes through. Pistachio Rose Cronut situation: DELICIOUS! The service is attentive and efficient. most sections are thoughtfully stocked with their own water stations and such so that the servers can tend towards the customers better. I appreciate that little detail. the kitchen staff looks like a well oiled machine. everything seems to run very smooth in this establishment. And inside is particularly pretty.

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    Suraya - Inside Bar

    Inside Bar

    Suraya - Humus variety

    Humus variety

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    Manakeesh Cafe Bakery & Grill

    Manakeesh Cafe Bakery & Grill

    4.0(747 reviews)
    2.3 mi•Spruce Hill, University City
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    Stopped in for a quick bite for lunch and there's a nice lunch special with an included drink. Have…read morestopped in for some bakery treats in the past and they were quite tasty as well. The interior has ample seating in a nice open space. Staff very welcoming and friendly. Shawarma platter was very good sized, salad fresh and crisp, and everything was seasoned nicely. Pita came hot and fresh out of their big oven. As to the bakery, they have various beverages teas, coffees, and smoothies. Thanks

    Yalla. Lebanese dishes. I'm wishing I brought my little ukelele. I would write a lil song about the…read moregentle welcoming smile of the staff. I felt their kind and patient heart. The loveliest of food items offered... in my opinion. I just loved too many items. I saw they had fresh iced karkede tea. I can feel the nostalgic breeze of exotic seasonings. Chopped mint and lemon juice , evoo dressing in my fatouche salad. A skewer of chicken kabob. The scent! The appealing color! Placed on a bed of buttery saffron rice & pickle. Wow. Flavorful !! Sassy ol' Baba Ganoush with evoo drizzle puddle. I am in heaven. Joyful! Zataar pita with labna. Manouche! So delightful. A flavorful invigorating taste. I feel like a million bucks. We shared it all! I would absolutely come back!!! Adorable nostalgic architecture. Delicious food. Nice music. Kind staff! Cute coffee /sweets cafe next to this restaurant. Soooo cute!

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    Manakeesh Cafe Bakery & Grill
    Manakeesh Cafe Bakery & Grill
    Manakeesh Cafe Bakery & Grill

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    Li Beirut - Rose water pudding and baklava

    Li Beirut

    4.7(232 reviews)
    5.2 mi
    •$$$

    Greatly enjoyed a lovely set-menu Lebanese dinner at Li Beirut. The dining room is lovely and, when…read morefull, energetic, though the service is both attentive and low key. You can feel that it's family-owned-and-operated. The 3-course set menu was great--we had three in our dinner party, so we automatically received 8 mezze + paper-thin pita (refilled without asking when the staff saw we were running low) to share, we each picked 1 of 10 entrees, and each chose 1 of 3 desserts for the final course. Some of the mezze (all delicious!): fattoush salad, hummus, baba ghannouj, labne, mouhamara, warak enab bel zeit, soujouk, batata harra. I had the Mixed Grill for One, which allowed me to try the Shish Taouk (grilled marinated chicken with special garlic sauce), Shish Kebab (grilled marinated filet mignon), Lamb Chop with grilled onion, tomato, jalapeño, roasted potatoes. And for dessert, I chose the cotton candy (halva floss) ice cream with pistachios (another diner had the rose water milk pudding)--both desserts had great flavor in the toppings, but little flavor in the ice cream/pudding. P.S. BYOB + a wine list, if you're so inclined.

    Bismillah. This place is very nice. Loved the atmosphere. Light woods with charcoal accents. I…read morehonestly felt underdressed but hey I'm traveling for work. Well I seated immediately as this was a Tuesday night. Crowd seemed local. I ordered the haleema with fig and Samke Hara a braised fish dish. The cheese with fig jam was seasoned well with a nice char. It was delicious. Well when the Samke Hara arrived I was ready. And I wasn't disappointed. The pilaf was tender, and the fish was ever so delicately prepared. It was like butter. Alhumdulillah. Enjoy.

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    Li Beirut - Hummus, baba ghannouj, labne, among others.

    Hummus, baba ghannouj, labne, among others.

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    Marrakesh Restaurant - Chicken

    Marrakesh Restaurant

    4.4(875 reviews)
    1.2 mi•Society Hill
    •$$$

    Marrakesh is one of my absolute favorite places to eat in Philadelphia!!…read more I wish it existed in more cities. This is a multicourse journey through Marrakesh that cannot be repeated anywhere else except for maybe in the real Marrakesh. From the Bastilla pastry, which is DIVINE, to the salads, the chicken and kebabs... all the way to the baklava and tea.... there is no bad bite at Marrakesh. The owners are welcoming and super amenable and make you feel like you're coming home every single time you visit. It's in a odd location, and you may feel like you are making a questionable life decision as you walk up the alley to the door, but when you arrive, you realize that in fact, it was one of the best decisions you've made in years!! When you enter, it's like you've been transported to a beautiful room in Morocco. The music, the decor, even the authentic seating make for an unforgettable experience. And if you get really lucky, you also get to see the belly dancers who are top notch! There is not a single thing I can think of to say that Marrakesh needs to improve. It is a one of a kind experience that I feel everyone should have at least once in life!

    This place was interesting! It had a lot of positive reviews so I was excited to try it for my…read morefriends birthday. And I called in advance to see if they catered for people with dietary restrictions which they mentioned they did. I think it's a fine place to go if you eat meat but I wouldn't go if you don't! The options for vegetarians were a lentil rice dish and a chickpea rice dish so it was very carb heavy with not too much of a focus on protein. I liked the eggplant that had in the beginning but other than the food was meh. The service was nice and the short bellydancing performance was fun but I wasn't the biggest fan of the food. Especially when they give you served us a fruit plate containing unopened apples and oranges and bananas at the end that was kind of strange. Personally wouldn't return but my friends who had the meat seemed to enjoy it!

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    Marrakesh Restaurant - Adorable decor

    Adorable decor

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    Marrakesh Restaurant - Outside of Marrakesh. This is actually the kitchen so do not use this door to enter the restaurant!

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    Outside of Marrakesh. This is actually the kitchen so do not use this door to enter the restaurant!

    Laser Wolf - Salatim is included with an entree

    Laser Wolf

    4.5(604 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    •$$$

    A wonderful dinner to celebrate my son's birthday…read more Service was outstanding. Made the experience all the better. Started out with cocktails and some happy hour à la cart items. All great. Really enjoyed the signature cocktails. The fries and the chicken wings are a must. We got an array of dishes including the swordfish, dorado, portobello mushroom, and the ribeye for 2. I think they knock it out of the park with the fish and the sauces. So good. And of course we finished with the soft service. Got some of each. It's a great way to wrap up a fabulous dinner.

    If you're coming here for the hype, you might leave a little disappointed. Laser Wolf has a fun,…read morecasual atmosphere with plenty of bar seating, and the staff was friendly throughout our visit. We started with the Salatim, and while the variety of spreads and salads was fresh and enjoyable, the pita was surprisingly underwhelming. It tasted more like premade pita than something fresh, which was disappointing since it's such a big part of the meal. For our mains, we ordered the Chicken Shishlik and the Romanian Beef Kebab. The chicken was the biggest letdown of the night it was tender but lacked flavor. The beef kebab, on the other hand, was juicy, well-seasoned, and easily the better choice. Oddly enough, the French fries ended up being the best thing we ate all night. They were perfectly crispy and honestly some of the best fries I've had in Philly. Dessert was another disappointment. For a restaurant at this price point, having only two soft-serve ice cream desserts felt lazy and like an afterthought. Overall, the food wasn't bad, but nothing besides the fries and beef kebab really stood out or made me want to come back. In a city like Philadelphia, where there are so many amazing restaurants in the same price range, I think there are much better options for both the food and the overall experience.

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    Laser Wolf - Photo taken on November 26, 2023

    Photo taken on November 26, 2023

    Laser Wolf - Tuna Poke

    Tuna Poke

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    Salatim

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