I am amongst those who quite enjoy Naf Naf Grill. I'm a big lover of Indian, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern food and although I realize Naf Naf is as close to Middle Eastern as Chipotle is to Mexican food, it still manages to kill my chicken shawarma craving from time to time. Even though Naf Naf is obviously fast food, I view it as one of those slightly elevated fast / casual restaurants in the vein of Chipotle or Piada - ones where the food comes fast but still has fresh ingredients that taste better than mystery tacos from Taco Bell (not hating on Taco Bell, I love Taco Bell, but you know what I mean). My go to bowl (I'm always a bowl kinda gal) consists of a rice base, protein and tons of veggies. I love their cucumber salad and their pickled onions - I always ask for extra just to make sure my bowl isn't dry. Top it with one of their sauces (I like garlic) and again, ask for extra for more delicious creaminess. Every bowl is accompanied by a fresh warm pita so you're not missing out on a little carb either. They have spicier options as far as their sauces go and also vegetarian & vegan options like falafel and hummus. The only thing I tend to skip is the chips aka Naf Naf fries but they're really just chips and usually those are not worth the extra charge for me so I pass on those. Not to mention that the bowl alone is so filling that I'm always wishing I was wearing loose sweatpants at the end of the meal. Naf Naf is a great option if you're in a hurry and need a quick meal for dinner that still feels like you've tried. I visit about once every few months and I'm sure I will continue to do so. read more

Naf Naf Grill - Delicious chicken bowl full of veggies and garlic sauce! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

I appreciate how delicious this food is. My only complaint is that they are ridiculously slow, they need more than 2 employees working at one time. I stood in line for about 10 minutes before someone helped me. I waited in line because I know how happy I will be once I'm eating. The rice bowl is a good portion, delicious and they give you bread with it too. Make sure to add all the condiments like the cucumber salad, onions, and cabbage. The tahini sauce is theee best. The pickles seem kinda weird to me but I usually get em. I'd come back and recommend you go too. Just be patient. read more

Just got the falafel side and it was the crunchiest/ best falafel I have ever had. Wish there was one in PA!!

Really good falafel! You can customize your sandwich or bowl. Falafel is tasty not dry and Israeli Salad is quieter yummy too! Hummus is really good and pita bread is soft and yummy! read more

Chicken Schwarma with everything on it...that's all you need to know. Their schwarma is hands down my favorite in the city. This area in the MOA has some great options, Naf Naf is definitely a good unique choice that's not like any other food place in the mall. If you don't want the same old stuff and feel like trying something different with great flavor then stop through and order a Chicken Schwarma...you're welcome. read more

A million flavors and a different one in every bite! What can I say? If you are bored with food, go!

Get the Shawarma bowl, extra rice, load the toppings, mix the sauces, and add the humus! What a concoction of flavors. I'm already trying to find an excuse to go back to the MOA so I can get my fix. The ordering style is similar to how you would build your burrito bowl at those big burrito chains. The workers helped guide me through my options and what was best for my Steak Shawarma bowl. They were all nice and patient. Each bowl comes with an addicting flat bread so you also need to add the humus to your bowl. I would mix the garlic and Tahini sauce for sure, but add some of that green hot sauce for a little kick if you're into it. I got the extra rice which is an extra charge. Almost a five star and worth trying if you like or want to try Middle Eastern food. I didn't give the five stars because some of the bowl options were confusing, extra charges were not clear, and bread could have been warmer. read more

Naf Naf Grill - Steak Shawarma bowl, extra rice, added humus, loaded veggies, garlic/tahini/green hot sauce. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

During an overnighter in The Cities, I stopped at the Mall of America. I thought about making my first visit to Shake Shack, but the Yelp reviews highlighted an inconsistent operation. So, my search led me here, and I'm pleased with the choice. For just under $12 I got a combo combo of pita sandwich, soup and a soft drink (bowl cost a little more). This is described as Mediterranean food. Main proteins of chicken shawarma, falafel or beef in a pita or bowl. I chose the pita with chicken. A swath of hummus was applied first and then followed by the protein. Next, various vegetables were added. Most were pickled, which kicked up the flavor. Good crunch from the cabbage. I chose the lentil soup to go with my sandwich and drink. Tasty, filling and healthful meal. Recommended. read more

That's a good falafel! I'm really happy a healthy, filling bowl of yum around $10 is a real option now at MOA. Don't get me wrong, a salad is fine if you're into that kind of thing, but if you want some real sustenance, stop by Naf Naf. The falafels and bread are made fresh, every day. The side salads can sometimes be seasoned a little off, and the hummus could be seasoned a little more. I'm okay with this because the price point is unmatched anywhere else nearby. This is a rare bang for your buck that tastes good and (let's be overly honest here) won't destroy your colon. Be kind to yourself a little, and then afterward, get the $1.50 baklava. read more

We got the falafel platter I believe and the thing I loved the most was their baba ganoush. It had this amazing roasted flavor that was oh so good! Everything on the platter was delicious, except the rice. For some reason the rice was a little bland, not sure why. I'd definitely return and try other stuff when I'm back in Minnesota. read more

First time having it today and it was amazing ! Never have heard of this place but definitely hope they make some in Ohio

Unexpected pleasant surprise in the food court at the Mall of America! I was in need of food at the mall and headed to the food court, which apparently has been remodeled since the last time I was at the MOA. I saw some of the old standbys but also new options. I didn't want pizza or anything too carb heavy, and I didn't want Asian since that's what's for dinner tonight. I spied Naf Naf Grill and headed over to check out the menu. Score! I ordered chicken schwarma with couscous (I could also have had it with hummus or as a pita wrap). The guy that made my food was exceedingly enthusiastic and knowledgeable. I topped my dish with a salad (shredded cabbage, cilantro, and cucumber), tahini sauce, and a jalapeño dressing. Other toppings are available as well. And when I was rung up they gave me a piece of fluffy pita bread with my meal. With a bottle of water it came to around $12, which is pretty reasonable. I found an empty table and dug in... Yum!! I would honestly have been happy to eat this meal in a regular sit-down restaurant. The salad was delicious and a perfect addition to the (somewhat bland on its own) couscous, and the jalapeño dressing was actually a bit spicy! I would definitely come back to Naf Naf Grill next time I'm at the MOA, especially if I'm in the mood for a gyro (I could see three spits behind the guy that assembled my food). And after looking it up for this review I now know it's a chain so I will keep my eye out for other locations. read more

Meh. Two of us had steak and chicken shawarma. It was a bit dry and the garlic sauce smelled a little turned. Ate about half before giving up, had stomach issues afterward. Not recommended. read more

Delicious meat, fresh and flavorful vegetables, and zesty sauces! Perfection! I opted for the pita. The pitas are baked fresh each day, but it didn't taste remarkable. The steak on my pita was perfectly seasoned. The onions, cabbage, and cucumber salad harmonized. The sauces brought out the flavors of the other ingredients. The service was friendly and quick. A delicious option at MOA! read more

Naf Naf Grill - Steak pita with lots of sauce. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

Quick and easy. Haven't had the best luck eating at the Mall of America, so pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed my $12 Naf Naf lunch. I had a cup of lentil soup and a chicken schwarma pita. Chicken was good, pita was lovely and fresh, get all the sandwich toppings, they're great. Service was fast and friendly. No complaints, I'll eat here again. read more

Not bad for a fast food place at MoA. We got ourselves a Basmati rice bowl and some Naf Naf fries. Of course it came with a side of some fresh pita bread. The fries were absolutely delicious. Fresh and very tasty. We opted to top the Basmati Rice bowl with some of the delicious looking Chicken Shawarma. Not disappointed. Some of the staff were friendly, others - the cashier in particular - seemed very indifferent. Oh well. Its a fast food joint at the MoA. Not bad as far as the food goes. read more

The chicken shawarma pita and the steak hummus bowl are both excellent items that you can't go wrong with. The fries are crisp and delicious and it's a filling quick meal. read more

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Pretty tasty for a quick service meal! $10 for the chicken shawarma salad and fresh pita bread. Service was meh, but hey, it's a food court. read more

Naf Naf Grill - Middle Eastern Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

You can choose a pita, bowl, or hummus bowl. I opted for the pita which ended up being the size of my face and stuffed full of deliciousness. I chose to combine both beef and chicken into my pita. I highly recommend including garlic and tangy sauce to whatever you order because those made my meal that much more enjoyable! Hummus is a $1.50 added on to anything besides the hummus bowl and my pita came out to be under $10. Well worth it for what I got! read more

I got a falafel bowl with surprise pita on the side; a good suprise! I'm always on the lookout for restaurants that offer vegetarian and vegan options and this place offered both! I was very pleased with everything. Did I mention pita?? Super yummy. read more

I was pleasantly surprised since this is in a mall food court. Got the veggie feast and it was awesome. The falafels were crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. Didn't love the baba ghanoush but everything else was delicious. Fresh made pitas were the best I have ever had. read more

Naf Naf Grill - Veggie feast - Middle Eastern Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

I hesitated going here, especially walking in alone but when I spoke to the young man and asked if they were opened, I noticed he was very welcoming. I told him I hadn't been there before so he told me how it worked. It was like going to a cafeteria and asking for all my fixings from across the bar. The gentleman offered me my base, proteins, vegetables, sauces/spices. I was served a generous portion of EV-ER-Y-THING! My eyes went big. I had the garlic mayo sauce which if I had known, I think I could have doused my whole meal with it. I went back and asked for more with no shame. Lol. The bowl was pretty large so I was able to take it home for lunch the next day. I do recommend their falafels as those are my absolute favorite. You can get extra falafels for an extra 50 cents each. I would be so plump if I ate them every day with the garlic mayo because it's so satisfying. It's writing about it is making me salivate! read more

Naf Naf Grill - Middle Eastern Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

For bring on a food court this place is really good. We've been here on 2 visits to MN & both times fresh & delicious. Falafel & chic shawarma are really good. read more

This is the worst good poisoning I ever got I ate pita falafel I can't even drink water host throwing up like crazy and have Diarrhea every 5 minutes all my body is weak and shaking I will never do this mistake and eat thier again I just want to warn you so you won't have to feel what I am feeling! read more

I wanted to get something relatively healthy so I gave this place I try. I didn't know what I want so I asked the guy working what was in the falafel pita. He asked me if I knew what falafel was (a lot of people don't) I've had it before so I do, and described what you can get in it. I got the falafel pita with amba sauce, pickles, and cabbage. I got fries as a side and their fries are like fried chips. Everything was really good, it's a huge pita! And you also get free refills as well. Next time I come back I'll have to try their chicken. The people working were very helpful answering all my questions and the food was wonderful. read more

Oh I love you naf naf. Ive become obssessed with the Hummus Bowl and will search this out all over the cities. I do like ordering ahead but at MOA this isnt the ideal location for that. The line is never bad here and moves very quickly. The abundance of hummus one gets in the hummus bowl is reason enough to get this over and over. Top that off with a warm pita......mmmmmmm. I always have a bit of leftovers too so the price is totally reasonable. My tip to you - order the green sauce. I dont know what it is but its amazing. read more

Website and yelp said open till 9:30pm. Got there at 9:05 and the two kids were closing and wouldn't serve us. Bad buisness when your employees close early just so they can get home earlier. Bummed we didnt get to try the food. read more

Was a little scared trying this as it was a first for me and I wasn't sure what to expect. I ordered the chicken bowl to go, with basmati rice, andthe works plus garlic dressing. After Nafnaf, we went to the Apple store and I kept smelling garlic, and to my slight embarrassment, it was the food I had in the bag. The aroma was pretty strong. Smelled it in the car as well. But the aroma I guess was just a teaser to the most flavorful bowl of food. Great seasoning, and all the different components complemented each other. Very, very happy I gave it a try. There is a Nafnaf branch in Eagan which is closer to where I live. Will be visiting soon and hope to have the same experience. read more

Naf Naf grill is excellent for what it is, a great, bit healthier option when hunger strikes, you are at the mall and don't feel like a sit down restaurant. I had the baba ganoush and pita. Yumm, smokey, garlicky, with hints of feta and bitterness of eggplant all in a luscious dip. The pita is fluffy and warm with a dusting of salt. Also, they have unsweetened iced tea. Yay! Make me happy. Seriously stop by this place for a snack. read more

For a fast food style of a meal it was just okay. I've had real middle eastern food before so I suppose I was setting my expectation level somewhat high. Not great but not terrible by any means. read more

Great that most of the food is gluten free, however everything is fried in soybean oil... don't eat here if you have a soy sensitivity! Marketed as healthy for you, but sadly not. read more

I really enjoyed this place. I have always wanted to go to one of their locations. Now that I have been here I was not disappointed. I really liked their shwaerma and not only was it healthy but I really enjoyed each and every bite. It is good either hot or cold. Plus the setup is easy since it like subway in that you just go down the line and mention what you want in your wrap. read more

Wow, that have never been served so little food for my money before. It was like $9 for the smallest portion, and when I asked if I could have more, they said it would be an extra $3... This place is bogus and crazy expensive if you are charging that much for how little food you actually get. read more

I was visiting from out of town and we were looking for decent middle eastern food. We tried numerous places that were recommended to us by the locals, and they were ok. But, we stumbled across the naf naf grill when we were at the mall, and it was amazing. I got soup from another restaurant and my husband got a bowl from naf naf, and I ended up eating his. It was sooo good. I wish we had a naf naf where we live! read more

Fries are good but the shawarma meat....... to be blunt, sucks. It tastes terrible, I took 2 bites then tossed the whole thing. This is the only location I have eaten ate so I don't know if it is just this store or the recipe itself. read more

Falafel Salad Bowl with a pita on the side. I mashed up the falafel and it was so delicious!! Also the yellow colored rice and green "s'khug" sauce are really tasty. read more

Naf Naf Grill - Middle Eastern Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

I'm very disappointed in this Naf Naf Grill location. I live in the Chicagoland area and have enjoyed Naf Naf Grill at several locations including the original in Naperville. So when I went to MOA location I was excited. That didn't last long, there were no chicken or beef cooking on the vertical rotisseries at 5:00 pm, all the fixings/ condiments were in disarray and almost empty. The staff was nice but it is very unappetizing to see food being slopped together and bits of onion and chopped salad floating in the pickles. Most of the sauces where running out with the staff scraping the metal containers to get the last bits out without bringing out replacements. The end results looked like all the specific ingredients of vomit!!!! The result was that I threw my bowl away and headed to the Shake Shack for a burger. I still love Naf Naf Grill but will never waste my time or money at MOA location which is a shame as that location should be a flagship store. read more

I had the chicken dish they have, for me it was not good at all. I had Mediterranean food, this one was not good for me at all. Maybe the 5 star they got are from their own peeps read more

food was great, but the cashier was extremely rude. sad that customer service ruined a part of my experience to the mall of america.