I like the food, and the late night hours are outstanding, but if you order delivery dont expect your food to be warm when it arrives...

Naf Naf Grill is shwarma and falafel (Middle Eastern street food) brought to you Chipotle-style. The Chipotle similarity is everywhere, beginning from when you step in and see the minimalistic, industrial decor including metal surface tables. The color scheme and design is slightly different with a red color scheme and oversized traffic signs featuring a camel for "Yield". Like Chipotle, you order your food at a full-service bar that features Middle Eastern, instead of Mexican, ingredients. There are basically 3.5 items that you can order: Chicken Shwarma, Falafel, and Steak Shwarma, plus a Veggie "deluxe" option which is a deconstructed version of the service bar (the main vegetarian components, that is). The first three entree items can be ordered in a pita or as a bowl: rice, couscous, or salad. After the main ingredient, you indicate additional items of your choosing as you move along the bar. These includes: a white or purple cabbage salad / slaw, seasoned onions, sauces (tahini, white sauce, a couple spicy ones). Menu sides include fries, lentile soup, rice, extra pita... There is an option to "Naff it up" by adding fries and a fountain drink for $3. (Either one of those items alone costs close to $3.) Writing on the wall will tell you that Naf Naf's philosophy on ingredients and food emphasizes freshness, quality and authentic flavors. It seems consistency is also present - behind the service bar are two spits where the chicken and steak shwarma tantalizingly rotate and simmer in their own juices. However, you won't see any person slicing meat off the spit, instead the spit itself has an apparatus that slices the meat with clean, mechanized strokes. Certainly consistent, but tasty? The chicken shwarma was moist and delicious and possessed a distinct curry flavor that I hadn't encountered in other shwarma. The pita was a nice touch - it's baked fresh and that was obvious. Fries were tasty - instead of long sticks, they are semi-circles cut from the cross-section of the potato; a crispy edge where there's a trace of potato skin and a softer center. Naf Naf loses a star because of price. With the entree prices coming close to $8, you will easy be over $11 after any sides and/or drink, or if you Naf it up. Maybe I've had too many falafels from food carts or street vendors but that price feels a bit steep for Middle Eastern street food. Yes Chipotle was similar in raising the price of a burrito or taco, but it seems easier to stay under that $10 mark and the Chipotle feels like a bigger 'boost' from the ordinary burrito. Certainly, it can be hard to riff on falafels, but Naf Naf certainly tries by offering high quality additions and fresh-baked pita bread. Maybe the price point will grow on me over time... For now, Naf Naf Grill is an excellent option for some delicious shwarma and falafel in a sit-down setting, worth at least one visit if you haven't tried it yet. read more

I describe this place as a Mediterranean Chipotle, but better. Simple menu, but can't go wrong with the Steak Schwarma.

Not bad, been twice. Got the chicken both times and it is SUPER salty - you'll find yourself thirsty all day just to balance it out. Wouldn't easily go back. read more

Very good pita bread and meat in the shawarmas! Kind of expensive but worth it if you are looking for a good sandwich.

I really like Naf Naf but not so much the Madison location. The one in the milwaukee area is very clean and has exceptional customer service. This is lacking in the Madison location. read more

Try half rice half salad bowl. Falafels are perfect. The very hot sauce is very hot but I love it. I wouldn't recommend their fries. read more

Naf Naf Grill - Half rice half salad falafel bowl with tahini and very hot sauce 5/5 - Middle Eastern Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

My favorite shawarma place in the states!!! Being an arab american can suck when it's almost impossible to find good middle eastern food in the states but this place really outdid itself. Delicious chicken, garlic sauce, onions, everything. Amazing customer service too!!! Definitely recommend to anyone looking for an authentic shawarma experience! read more

I was surprised at how good this place was! Very yummy. Atmosphere is nice. They're very slow service wise though and should have WAY more options (whole wheat pitas, more veggies, etc). read more

If I could rate it lower, I would. Something in the chopped salad gave me food poisoning, I would recommend avoiding this restaurant at all costs until it clears up. read more

I ordered from here and they did not put tahini sauce or hot sauce on my order or on my coworkers, she called and got a refund but when I called the general manager was very rude to me and said it wasn't possible he made a mistake. Food was bad without sauce, do not recommend delivery. read more

Absolutely loved coming here. We've never had middle eastern cuisine before this and now we're hooked. I had the chicken shawarma rice bowl, I'm completely full. My friend and his mom had the steak shawarma bowls, everyone satisfied. We came during the taste of Madison, not overly busy and very quick. read more

Good portions. Menu can be a little confusing. People behind the counter should be a little more friendly.

I ate here for the first time tonight. The food is absolutely delicious! We got about five or six different things and it was all really tasty. The Pd is a really soft and fresh and warm. I have been to Turkey in Morocco and this is as good as any food I got over there. I absolutely loved it! I will definitely be back read more

I would give this place 3.5 stars. I was excited to try it after reading the reviews, but I was underwhelmed. The sauces are really good but the rice is lacking in flavor. They were also out of pita and fries when we were there at ~6:30pm, which was disappointing as I was looking forward to trying the hummus bowl with pita. I would also agree with other reviews that the portions were somewhat on the smaller side. read more

This is my new favorite fast food restaurant on State Street. I had beef shawarma bowl and it was quite tasty. The fresh vegetables provided crispy and crunchy texture, while the beef itself was grilled very nicely. The pickles added a layer of acidity to the whole rice bowl. Sauces were something interesting too, offering a touch of spiciness. I'd go again. read more

Best version of chicken shawarma that I found so far, wish they had regular fries but I can honestly say that I found the best combination: chicken shawarma pita with pickles, fries inside and garlic mayo!!! Yum read more

Rice was good, chicken was good. A little disappointed that it is quite a bit extra to add hummus on a shwarma bowl

I had a Chicken Shwarma hummus bowl and it was excellent!! The green hot sauce is delicious. Next time I will get a second scoop. Had fries. Lame even though they were just out of the deep fryer so forget about them. You can get a bowl of Lentil soup and a pita bread for around $3.25 if you want to go low cost. Staff seemed very nice. read more

Once upon a dreary winters night, I found myself wandering the streets of madison in search for a late night supper. Then I saw it. Naf Naf Grill stood alone in the darkness, a beam of heavenly light burst from the sky and bathed it in a sparkling glow. I wandered inside, unaware that my life would never be the same. This food was truly sexy. The flavors punched me in the face in a good way. I felt as though I had died and my naf naf bowl was god embracing me into heaven. Granted there was a passed out youth at one of the tables... but whats dinner without entertainment! As I sat there, shoveling bite after bite into my mouth, I couldn't help but wonder- was this food laced with cocaine? For nothing else could explain the pure addictiveness of this cuisine. The waitstaff assured me that this wasn't the case but I still have my suspicions. I left that night in a whimsical bliss, wishing I could reside in that heavenly establishment till' the end of time. Will be bathing my first born son in their hummus. Would recommend. read more

I love the chicken shwarma bowls- yummy with extra veggies, garlic sauce, and hot sauce! they have excellent pitas as well which they bake themselves. read more

This is definitely a Chipotle style of restaurant, but if you are craving Middle Eastern food, like I was today, it is a pretty handed place, being so close to campus. I had the Hummus bowl with steak shawarma with the chopped salad, red cabbage and onions with the tahini sauce, pita bread on the side. I took my cue from what many of the people were having in the dining area as to what to order. Even though I came in at around 3 pm, the line was substantial, but moved quickly. It was pretty good and filled me up, even though it was salty. I thought the combo was a waste of money and extra calories I didn't need, so I stuck with the water they had on the soda fountain. Have to put in here that instead of the hummus, I could have had the green romaine lettuce they had on offer. For those that don't want a pop or the free water they do have a small refrigerated case of plain and flavored waters by the bottle/can and containers of their hummus for sale. Jesse S. is right; you can get better Mediterranean food on State Street much more inexpensively. Last, I have to say, if you want to eat your food there, it is very loud and noisy with nothing to absorb the sound, but since your out and in pretty quickly, it is not as bad as a place with wait service. read more

$9-10 for three falafel in a bowl? Workers rush you through the line, are short with you, and expect you know everything and don't ask questions. This is not a burger joint, most people do not eat this type of food or have never had it before. Customer service was horrible, food was minimal for the price and they rush you through even when you're the only one in line so they can get back to whatever else they're doing that's more important. Voiced my opinion to corporate, who apparently doesn't care enough to even respond. Not the best business model when you're new in town. I'll walk down to Palmyra or the Banzo food cart before going here again. You've been warned. read more

This was the best new food I've had in a long time (and I try new foods often!) It was fresh, flavorful, quick and accommodating for both my children and husband. Being able to choose what went into the pita made each person able to customize their own experience. I loved the sauces and available veggies; my kids loved the chicken, hummus, rice and lettuce in theirs. Friendly staff and an impeccably clean, though simple, dining space. Will definitely be back! read more

First off the food was fine. The service was atrocious. Stand at the counter for 10 minutes waiting to put my order in. The cashier is sitting at the table talking to his girlfriend or friend? Finally get up and takes my order. Get a chicken pita with all the fixings. Ask for a falafel on the side. Forgets it, rings me up sans falafel. Remind him can I get a falafel on the side? Oh yeah sure, adds it to the bill. "Fries will be brought out in 3-4 minutes" okay no problem. Sit down realize he for the third time forgot my falafel. Go up ask for my falafel different guy puts it on my tray, tells me "okay that'll be." No dude already charged me didn't put it on the tray. Falafel stand off ensues. Wow all that work for to get 1 freakin falafel on the side that I paid for. Proceed to eat entire chicken schwarma pita. Been about 10 minutes dude that rang me up still sitting back where he was. Okay I guess I'll go up and ask where my fries are. "Hey can I get my fries".... "oh yeahhhh". It's not a big deal but when you spend $13 at a "fast food" place you should get your order and not have to awkwardly keep asking where your food is. Those fries were absolutely terrible btw. They were like burned potato chips or something. I won't be going back. I know it's hard these days to get people to work at places like that but cmon the people that work here are absolutely brain dead or just don't care. read more

I love this place. Since Naf Naf opened, I've been here at least once a week. Easily the best fast food on State Street and probably all of Madison. Staff is super friendly and some of them already know my order since I've been here so often. read more

Oh my, where do I start? Even though the selection is pretty limited compared to a lot of other restaurants right around Naf Naf, the food is outstanding! I've never had a better shawarma. Their sides are quite delicious, also. To top it off: it is a great price for college students! I definitely recommend this grill to anyone looking to broaden the horizons of their tastebuds! read more

The steak shawarma tastes more like roast beef than shawarma, and it was overloaded with tasteless toppings. I can't speak for the quality of the chicken or falafel but, based on the beef, I can't consider this a middle eastern restaurant nor a quality eatery. Since I threw away my food after about three bites (which I rarely do), I don't think it's worth trying the rest of their fare. Instead, I'll go to Mediterranean Cafe or Palmyra, both excellent middle eastern restaurants on State Street. read more

if you're ever on death row please order from here for your last meal you won't regret it

Quite nice - a bit pricey for what it is but a nice change (think chipotle with a med feel/vibe) - but don't expect anything authentic - Place is very clean and service is great. Had the chicken bowl with hot sauce with a pita on the side. Would recommend for a quick lunch. read more

Naf naf = Nom nom! Genuine middle eastern shawarma, worth the cost of downtown parking!

I've been here a few times and the food was okay, but the last time I went here I decided to order a hummus bowl. I suppose it was my mistake thinking that they'd actually put hummus in it. Their hummus trays were almost out and maybe they didn't want to go back and get new ones so I got about a three quarter scoop that was smeared around the bowl leaving an extremely thin layer of hummus in the bowl. I guess that they tried to make up for that with chicken which was added generously, and while their chicken is good, I'm not a fan of eating it plain. I felt gipped after hearing good things about their hummus bowl. Hopefully, next time the people working are actually willing to do their job and replace needed menu items. They've got decent falafel, though. read more