Delicious! So nice to have a different ethnic cuisine in the Arbor Lakes area and, even though it's a chain, it's a great one. The atmosphere, design, and vibe is parallel to a Chipotle but with middle eastern offerings. I usually order a shwarma rice bowl with chicken or steak. It comes with warm, fluffy pita bread. You get a little more food by ordering a bowl vs pita and can stuff your pita bread with the bowl ingredients yourself anyway. The Naf fries are thinly sliced and salted potatoe rounds. I find this is a great spot for a quick and cheap lunch or dinner. The variety of flavors works so well together as you can choose different veggie toppings (cucumber/tomato salad, red cabbage, pickles, onions, hummus) and sauces (I have tried the garlic and tahini, both were great). read more

Naf Naf Grill - Middle Eastern Near Me - Maple Grove, Minnesota

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Decent food. The falafel is my fav item there. There Only 50 cents each. The bowls on the other hand are skimpy. If I'm paying good money for a lunch I want to be full. Like chipotle 13.00 I'm stuffed. 15.00 st Naf Naf I found my self l filling up on pita bread rather than the actual meal to self. The shawarma is great, but they need lamb. Also if you have never eaten here before watch out you'll have garlic breath for days and onion breath for hours. All in all its a good quality joint, but not for everyone. This is my rating 2 stars. Not based off the quality but the quantity and my personal preference. read more

Seriously the best. Yes, it's a chain, but affordable and healthy food (began and gluten free options abound!) what more can you want? This location has a wonderful and friendly staff. Seriously makes me come back every time I'm in the area. Get the 'fries'! read more

Quick, easy and tasty meal for a weekday when you don't want to spend too much time for lunch for dinner. The kids love it as they can choose whatever they like. The garlic sauce is awesome. They just added a curry sauce and it didn't get me excited. I plan to stick to my garlic sauce. The red sauce is too spicy, I like it but my 9 year old can't handle it. She sticks to the green sauce. read more

Came here with hubby for lunch after some shopping at Nordstrom Rack. The guy behind the counter was very helpful and knowledgeable on the cooking styles of the food. You can get a shawarma or falafel in a pita pocket or in a bowl with pita on the side. I chose the steak shawarma in a pita. You have the option of getting hummus and/or baba ganoush in the pita, then comes the steak, and you can add cabbage, mixed cucumber salad, onions, and pickles on top of that. Then you can top it off with some salsa, garlic mayo sauce, tahini. I had the garlic and salsa added and it was super tasty! Hubby made his into a meal with some fries. The fries came out and they actually resembled potato chips more than fries. It was a pleasant change from standard french fries. read more

Naf Naf Grill - Middle Eastern Near Me - Maple Grove, Minnesota

Awesome experience again today. Never a miss here. And we come frequently. A good reason is Jose the store manager. He is hands on and hard working. Today we watched as he cleaned tables, hustled the whole time during the lunch rush. And even though busy, he took the time to stop at every table and ask if everything was great. Where do you see that kind of passion these days in restaurnats like this? Clone this guy and use him to teach others. read more

Having lived in England for 3 years, Dubai for 1 year, and Kyrgyzstan for 6 months (my wife lived there for 25 years), this restaurant was on par with flavor and presentation. The staff was courteous, professional, and genuinely personable. The interior was spotless and incredibly maintained. The location is very nice and the meals are quite affordable. We will definitely be returning in the future. read more

I have been to Naf Naf before and remembered it as being good. This tone it was not so much. I had a bowl, which was mostly lettuce, with just a little chicken in it. The flavor was so so. It certainly was not worth almost $10. I don't think one $ is appropriate for what you get. The best thing about it was that the meal was not ad unhealthy as most fast lunches. read more

The food was very good, there are a lot of different options to pick from. You can get a rice bowl, salad bowl, hummus bowl, or fill a pita. Their french fries are very tasty, try dipping it in one of their sauces. I tried the chicken option and would definitely get it again. I went to the location in maple grove, it was pretty small and filled up very quickly at lunch time on a Friday afternoon. It was neat and clean, I would go back again for lunch, but not dinner because I think it would be overcrowded. Overall very positive experience read more

Naf Naf Grill - Chicken Hummus bowl with their fries and pita bread - Middle Eastern Near Me - Maple Grove, Minnesota

Naf Naf came into my life that one time I had an addiction to middle eastern food. I still am hooked to it but Naf Naf is a simple yet delicious fast food middle eastern hot spot. There is one that opened recently in the Mall of America but their portions are huge and prices are around 6-8 bucks and they give you pita! Their falafel is the best. I always get the falafel bowl with quinoa and rice and all the toppings and sauces. Basmati rice is to die for but nothing too fancy. Lunch time is always busy but their service is quick and employees are always nice and friendly. The area is nice and always clean. I have nothing negative to say and is always my go to place if I am in need of a quick, filling meal. read more

Naf Naf Grill - Middle Eastern Near Me - Maple Grove, Minnesota

Quick service and clean dining room. There is a lot of seating. The food was very good with a lot of options to choose from. Reasonable prices and friendly employees. Edit: prices went up and service has gone down. One of the better naff naff s around unfortunately. read more

I give two stars only because I would feel guilty giving one star. They are not doing it right. * The pita bread is far too sweet. It reminded me of a Krispy Kreme doughnut. Some less sweet bread prepared in a wood fired clay oven would be much better, and actually authentic. * The shawarma is cut by a robot. As a customer expecting authentic food, I was extremely disappointed to see this. It is important that the ownership group makes an investment in their employees such that the employees have some culinary ability beyond scooping ingredients into pita pockets or bowls. I want food that is cooked in house, not reheated according to corporate guidelines. Can you really call yourself a restaurant if all you do is reheat food products produced at a central facility? * The meat portions are measured very carefully. If I order the chicken shawarma bowl for $7.99, I am expecting the chicken to be prominent. It's really upsetting to think of the good money you're about to pay as you watch them carefully measure one single level scoop of meat. The meat should be cut from the spit TO ORDER. It is very troubling to see big spits of meat roasting in the kitchen, and then watch as a paltry-ass portion is unceremoniously scooped from a steel container and dumped into your bowl, ala Chipotle. * The "fries" are not fries. This is obvious cost cutting bordering on deception, and customers should be offended. Last time I checked, deep fried thinly sliced potatoes are called potato chips. The portion of "fries" is very small. * The pricing scheme is absurd. The addition of "fries" and a soda to a shawarma/pita sandwich costs $2.99, bringing the total price over ten dollars. A small container of baba ghanoush costs $3.99. A side order of rice costs $2.49. I understand expensive proteins, but there is no excuse for overcharging for rice. Unacceptable. Frankly, rice should come free with the meal. The fact that the restaurant is located in Maple Grove is no excuse for overcharging customers. * I was disappointed by the flavor of the chicken shawarma. It tasted strongly of oil, and not so strongly of the roasted, spiced ambiance that shawarma is known for. I had a bowl of basmati rice, chicken shawarma, red cabbage salad, chopped lettuce salad, pickles, and the sumac onions, and there were no strong or defining flavors. It's as if all the real elements of the cuisine were removed to appease the bland palates of the average American. Where is the pride in selling lots of a fake food? * One redeeming quality was the branding and decor. I thought the location had pleasant signage and seating. It was bright and inviting. The music was very loud for a restaurant. * The fellow working the register, presumably the general manager, took about 5 seconds to examine the $100 bill I gave him. I guess I looked suspicious. Generally, Naf Naf Grill comes off as an overly corporatized and streamlined restaurant. Most if not all elements of authenticity and flavor have been distilled out of the experience in the name of simplicity and profitability. I am a big fan of middle eastern and Mediterranean cuisine, and I genuinely want Naf Naf to be successful. They need to improve the quality of their food, and that is the bottom line. For authentic middle eastern cuisine, I highly recommend Basha or Filfillah on central. The pricing compares very favorably to Naf Naf, and the food is on a completely different level. read more

They have the best tasting of the pita sandwiched in the metro. With the music turned down the dining experience is much improved. Naf is super yummy! read more

Naf Naf is awesome but his location is managed very poorly. After the second incident in less than a year, I won't be back, and I seldom pass up Naf Naf. Lots of other great food options in the area without the poor management and surprise at the register. Coupon from corporate with no restrictions? "Sorry we're not going to honor that". "You didn't take rice for your schwarma bowl? We're charging you extra for a salad." "Really, if I had added a little rice at the bottom and had everything else the same, the price would be LESS? Yes!" Only at Naf Naf Maple Grove. read more

Food is good as always but the bathroom really needs cleaning. Specifically the toilet and sink.

Poor customer service. There was a sign to try the new chicken kebab meal and when I asked for it, they ran out of kebabs (it was 7pm). What kind of place advertises a meal, only not have it readily available. This is some jacked up, bait and switch crap. When I asked to substitute steak, she said maybe, then decided she couldnt't. Absolute asinine service - Go elsewhere! read more

I am a pharmaceutical rep who is caught on-the-road often. I can go to any restaurant I want.. and I make the effort to go to Naf Naf as much as possible. I particularly like the Maple Grove location. Jesus, the manager, always greets his customers with a friendly smile. He trains his team to do the same. The food at Naf Naf is really good (I grew up in Israel and know good middle eastern cuisine), but it's Jesus and the staff that bring me back time-and-time again. I generally have good experiences at lunch/dinner spots and don't take the time to write a review. I did here for Naf Naf because of their exceptional people skills. I recommend you try it for yourself! Ask for Jesus.. read more

Food was ok, had to get another sauce for Bowl as tamarind had no flavor. Server was not helpful at all when we questioned how to order, menu is a little confusing. Not a good experience and will not return. read more

Love naf naf, always a regular when am I in the area. Last few visits have not been as well. The staff today was very unfriendly and unhelpful, failed to offer hummus for a bowl and then when we asked for hummus at the end charged extra. The portion sizes seem to be smaller and a-lot of the chicken pieces are quite fatty. I still Love the food but the staff really put me off coming here again. Sadly things have def changed from when they first opened. read more

Delicious meal, the menu is always a little confusing as I never know what is an up charge, but the staff answer my question and help me through it. I'll be back!! read more

I LOVE the food but this is the third time I have placed an online order and when I got there they hadn't even started it- order was still on the printer untouched. read more

We frequent this place at least once a week but have been known to go up to 3 times a week! Management is top notch, I don't know his name but the manager is on the ball and an overall great person. Staff are friendly and efficient as well. The food is consistently fresh and of high quality which is rare for many places. I've also ordered online which went smoothly. I also really appreciate that they are clean and good about hand washing. read more

Really nice dinner! We tried the chicken kabobs, chicken shawarma, pita, garlic sauce, tahini, hummus, sumac onions, chopped salad (cucumber and tomato), pillowy pita bread, pickles, purple cabbage, walnut and pistachio baklava and lentil soup. The lentil soup with the pita was really nice! We loved it all. Fast service! read more

This review comes after the fact. Im perusing Yelp checking out all the places I've been yet not reviewed. I'm seriously drooling thinking of this place! I totally describe this place as a "Mediterranean Chipotle." The options are just enough to not be overwhelming. The flavors are just yummy! Chicken or steak they're both good. Get some extra garlic sauce for your fries. read more

Went here based on the great reviews on Yelp. Don't believe them. I've been enjoying middle Eastern food for 30 years. The hummus and baba ganoush are indistinguishable from one another even though both should have very distinct and strong flavors. I ordered a veggie feast which cost $9. Way overpriced for the four falafel one scoop of babaganoush and one scoop of hummus that I got along with a few pickles and spicy unpleasant sauce that I wasn't even asked if I wanted. Possibly the worst and most overpriced middle Eastern food I have ever had. And, at least the server I had, was completely disinterested and even trying to make it an interesting meal blending all of the ingredients together in a single bowl. This is not Chinese food and these flavors should be individually savored. Stay away unless you're dying for a decent piece of fresh pita bread. read more

Been there twice so far but plan on going there many more times. The food is simply amazing there and the staff are great too! First time I had a rice bowl with chicken shawarma with naf naf fries. Oh man that was quite tasty and their fresh pita on the side is soft and tasty. 2nd time I had a hummus bowl which I think is my favorite thus far but would be completely with either. Can't wait until I go there next time! read more

Consistently good Mediterranean food. Quick, easy and in a convenient location in Maple Grove.

The falafel was great. My wife is gluten free and she got a hummus bowl. She didn't stop raving about it for a half hour! Fries were fabulous. read more

Naf Naf Grill - Great Middle Eastern food in the burbs? Whhhaaaat? - Middle Eastern Near Me - Maple Grove, Minnesota

I haven't been impressed with naf naf. Their food doesn't have a lot of flavor. The past few times that I have ordered there online the food orders were incorrect. I don't find it terribly authentic but it comes somewhat close. read more

I took my best friend here for a birthday dinner. It was our first time. The owner reccomended the hummus bowl with Basmati rice and grilled chicken. It was sooooo good! He was so friendly and funny. We stayed and talked for hours and he came and said he liked that we enjoyed the food so much. I will definitely return with my hubby. I know he would love this food too. read more

First time here and the employee in the front did not greet us she was completely rude .. seemed like she didn't want to be there and her attitude was disgusting. Not a very welcoming place. Train your employees for better customer service they are the face of your company . Name of the employee is Valarie. read more

Love this place! My daughter who is 10 prefers to come here instead of another fast food joint.

I usually love Naf Naf grill. I've been to several locations in the city. I went in to the Naf Naf in on Elm Creek in Maple Grove and I was appalled at the customer service or lack there of. I have a dietary issue and so I needed to simply have my usual 2 meat meal deconstructed and placed in different containers. I greeted the female server and politely told of my request and was immediately met with a bit of hostility. At each turn of our interaction this young lady either had an attitude or acted as though I were troubling her. Several times she tried to redirect my request. Sadly, even when I explained to her repeatedly what I needed each time her nonprofessional attitude remained. At no time did she seek to accommodate me nor my request. When I asked her to place the side items in a container she subsequently brought out a much smaller sample sized container to which I had to correct and question if that were the amount that would normally be placed in the meal. I felt as though I was in a struggle for power and control over my order which shouldn't be ( I'm not normally the 'customer is always right) type however, if someone asks for a specific request concerting their meal I would assume that any business would at the very least attempt to honor said request. This young ladies demeanor was extremely negative, disrespectful, dismissive, and insulting. When I spoke with the manager he was apologetic, however, I told him that I would never enter his establishment if this were the type of customer service one would receive. Conversely, the Naf Naf grill on the U of M campus is awesome! The wonderful staff and Manager are always smiling, helpful and welcoming. This establishment should invest more time in training staff. I understand that we all have bad days, I get that but her attitude went beyond simply having a bad day into just BAD customer service which I fear is apart of her core traits. read more

Love their food! Seriously delicious! If you haven't tried it yet, you really should, Cuz yer missing out!

Have been to this place twice already in 10 days. It has a great variety of middle eastern food, even for vegetarians. Enjoy a pita or a bowl filled with all the yummy options they have. The green sauce, falafel, chicken shwarma, tahini and the potato chips are all a must try. Believe me you guys you'll not be disappointed here. Tasty food, great staff, clean place, value for money, isnt that we all want!! read more

Naf Naf Grill - Crisp potato fries!!! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Maple Grove, Minnesota

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Great food and at such a reasonable price! Always so friendly and their garlic cream sauce, I could bathe in that. Oh my gosh it's amazing.

I used to LOVE this place. Sadly I have a negative review. Firstly the people who work here are ALWAYS short and rude. They act as if you should know exactly what to order even though you may have only been there 0-1 times. Beside that the last time I was there I had TONS of fat in my chicken. And WORST OF ALL..... I had a huge bone in my bowl. I could've choked on it. It was very large and sharp. I wish they would check they're meat better because they amazing flavors and I'm sad I never want to go again because of that. read more

I've been here a few times now. (Don't even want to mention the Chipotle comparison because that's been done already.) Love the salad bowl with falafel. I always add all of the crunchy veggie add-ins as well as tahini and green hot sauce. I pay extra for baba too 'cause it's totally worth it. The bowls and pitas are such generous portions for what you pay!! Fries aren't really anything special on their own, but the awesome staff member working suggested dipping them in the garlic sauce.... I think my hubby is addicted now because he practically drank the fries and sauce. Dang. Lentil soup is good too. Baklava has never really been my thing so I'm not going to state my opinion of dessert. I also noticed the reggae music in the background of the restaurant. Interesting... I enjoy reggae music a lot, but I don't really get how that got incorporated into this particular restaurant chain Anyway, always friendly staff --super great at what they do. And you know? I saw a lot of reviews comparing Naf Naf to authentic places (i.e. Crescent Moon) & saying that Naf Naf doesn't par up. Well, let's not do that. I LOVE the authentic places on central, but Naf Naf is GREAT for what it is. That's like comparing Chipotle to authentic Mexican cuisine. TL/DR just go check it out. It's pretty great! read more

In a pinch, we've gone back and they've seemed to improve the portion sizes, which was my main beef with the company. It's still suburban level pricing because of their business model, but the quality of the food is still pretty good. read more

I come here often, the food is great and the service is even better. I appreciate that the staff understands when I say "a little meat". Love the garlicky sauce, even tho it lingers on my breath for awhile LOL read more