On an evening about a week ago while I was visiting Philly, I was in the area near the Hilton Mōttō, and on my way out of work at around 7:30 PM, I found myself looking for somewhere to eat quickly at Naf Naf Grill, which is probably one of the last places open at this time of the day. it's always a plus when you are able to find a place to eat that has hours of operation open after a long day without having to travel too far from the hotel. I ended up creating my own bowl. I selected the steak, rice, cucumbers, tomatoes and a hummus. At Naf Naf Grill, it's all about fresh ingredients, flavor and the ability to create your meal as you would like. I ran into one minor issue when I went in and there was no pita available for purchase that night. They actually gave me extra hummus which I thought was very nice! I didn't like the steak as much as I had expected. The steak was a little chewy and difficult to eat. However, the fresh vegetables and the hummus were very good and helped make up for the steak! Overall, the experience was good enough for a quick grab and go type of dinner. Since it was convenient and they were open at the time I arrived, I would give them another chance if in the area again. The employees were helpful! The ingredients seemed to be good quality and Naf Naf was one of the only places in the area at the time open at night, so that made the restaurant a pretty good bet for a quick bite after a long day of work. There are probably some adjustments I can make to my protein selection next time, or some new options I can look into trying from the menu before I go back. But based on this experience, I would likely visit again if I'm in the area! read more

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It was pretty good and had some outdoor tables. Typical corporate lunch spot on Market St. Would recommend for anyone who is doing group lunch or catering because has lots of vegetarian friendly options. I made my own bowl with yellow rice, falafel, and chicken. Side pita and hummus are good, my favorite dip is tzatziki (yogurt based). Fresh vegetable toppings like cucumber and tomatoes and lettuce. Baklava was okay, very sweet and still flaky. The bowl was filling and not too expensive. Would get this again. read more

Naf Naf Grill - Build Your Own Bowl and baklava - Middle Eastern Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I wish there was one of these closer to me. Is this the best food I've ever eaten? No. But is it a much more flavorful option than Panera or Chipotle- yes! Having a fast and flavorful option to eat like this is a great option a world full of unhealthy options. It's rare that I actually rate an eatery like this, but it's the rare exception I'm willing to go out on a limb for. read more

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The employees were nice but the food was so bland. Seriously no salt in the rice or salad... chicken was dry. I asked for the harissa and they forgot it so maybe it would have tasted better with some sauce. I don't think I'll be returning though. read more

Great service. My falafel bowls were made with care and patience. Falafel and toppings were fresh with a generous amount of sauce which was perfect. read more

Naf Naf Grill - Falafel bowl - Middle Eastern Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The portion sizes are small and the food doesn't taste all that good. FYI the chicken tenders are halal but nothing else is. I did like the pita bread though. There are also not a lot of options for toppings. The price is okay comparatively to similar rice bowl places but not worth what you get. read more

This place is absolutely terrible. Worst food in Philly by far. Dirty. Expensive. Dry. Overall not good. Employees lack energy and professionalism. I wouldn't recommend my worst enemy eats here. My bowl was $14 and couldn't satisfy a mouse. Wish I could give this place -10 stars read more

Naf Naf Grill - Middle Eastern Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Tommy made my first falafel bowl, he was so accommodating & so patient when I had a hard time understanding how many options I had. He willingly gave suggestions when I couldn't decide on the sauces, that really brought my anxiety down. Purposely I try to visit places when they're not crowded, in fear that it will make me hold up the line. Sometimes I need responses repeated, it was nice not to feel pressured to rush. Thank you Tommy & staff I'll be returning. read more

Naf Naf Grill - Middle Eastern Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Walked in around 5:30 and there was a child behind the counter, I'm assuming one of the employees children. I ordered only a side of fries. Undercooked is an understatement. read more

Naf Naf Grill - A sad order of "French fries" - Middle Eastern Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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This humble little falafel joint had a lot of fresh great options. I didn't try the tahini drink but it did seem like it was a popular option. All in all, I thought the place was a time efficient option to get a solid lunch deal. read more

Naf Naf Grill - Middle Eastern Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The food is extremely tasty. I have ordered here twice. The first time, they forgot my stuffed pita, but I called and notified the staff and they allowed me to come in on another day to get my pita. They did just that and gave me a little extra! The second time I ordered, it was a very hectic lunch time, and I was informed I would not get fries. Unfortunately they had not given me a refund or substitution for the fries, so I wrote a negative review. Upon reading it, they quickly sent me points for free fries in the app to once again fix their mistake! I haven't seen other reviews stating issues like this, so I think it's simply my bad luck, but Naf Naf Grill is amazing with their customer service when something happens. If you give them the chance to make it right, they will. read more

Customer service was rude to me. Gave me three pieces of tenders, and if I wanted three more it was 6 dollars which would make my bowl 20. And they had no bread. Overall, portion is small and food is bland. Not worth the money for the portion. Not coming again. read more

"Chainy" has never tasted better. I've had better middle eastern food but it was definitely good for what I paid. This place is very chipotle style. Tell the person what you want, bam it is done. Anyways probably an ok place to go if you are in a rush. I loved basmati rice. The beef was ok. read more

Naf Naf Grill - Pick 2 plates - Middle Eastern Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I used to love Naf Naf back in Chicago (I think it's the original location). So I was thrilled when I found they had opened a location in Philly - looks like they've gone in full chain expansion mode over the years. That said, my experience here was rather disappointing - cold crumbling pita (what happened to the freshly baked pitas?), barely any hummus added, sauces lacking flavor, though the falafel were fresh and nicely done. read more

OK For all the places I go for falafel I would have to say that naff naff is definitely my favorite. From their fresh baked pita breads to their hummus or falafel platter I love all the toppings and I appreciate the nice crispy falafel (that aren't Goldies salt balls) My only complaint is that I wish they had more locations in the Philadelphia area. read more

Naf Naf Grill - Falafel platter - Middle Eastern Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I got a bowl with chicken shawarma as my protein with the yellow rice as my base. You can add veggies and sauces and I added the cabbage, tomatoes, onions, 2 pieces of falafel (extra 85 cents charge each) with the sesame sauce and a side of hummus. The bowl also comes with a piece of peta bread. The meal itself was delicious! I would definitely come back when I'm in the area and craving Mediterranean. read more

Naf Naf Grill - Middle Eastern Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

It was alright. I ordered through grub hub. The falafel pita was pretty decent, just wasn't my level of flavor. The sauces though were incredibly salty and bitter, would not recommend. I hope it was just a bad batch. The baklava was decent but a bit stale. Would try again to see if they could do better. read more

Although I have passed by this restaurant many times before, I have never been. I have been to the competitors such as cava and the other place in Center city, but this was my first time at naf naf. I really liked the offerings And the fact that there was a possibility to get a smaller sized bowl. I find the portions at cava to be way too large. I also thoroughly enjoyed the falafel's and thought that for for two dollars was a very good price. The staff could've been a bit more respectful. All in all this was a good experience and I suspect we will be back. read more

Naf Naf Grill - Nom nom at naf naf - Middle Eastern Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Solid find! Very filling with plenty of fresh ingredients and falafel. They cook everything fresh and generously stack the ingredients into every bowl. Their bundled offer of +$3.50 for a drink plus fries is a good deal especially if you're hungry Their hummus and tehina are my favorite ingredients. Don't miss out! read more

Naf Naf Grill - Vegetarian bowl - Middle Eastern Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

So disappointed. The bowl size is like half of what it used to be (depth). I get the same thing every time and every time the portions are smaller and smaller. Hummus bowl should have more than a "scrape". I could see the bowl thru the hummus. I was excited that they have large sauces to order until I saw the size of the large!! For $4!!! Wth Naf!!! read more

Nice spot to grab lunch. The staff is friendly, the restaurant is kept clean and no typically a long line after the lunch rush. Prices are a bit high for what you get but I'd still recommend to try the chicken salad bowl with the lemon vinaigrette- it's a very unique and tasty combo. read more

Service was very good at this particular Naf Naf. No complaints there. My major issues with Naf Naf in general are: 1) There are very few options compared to competing Mediterranean fast casual places. There's a place called Mezeh at King of Prussia that probably has fifteen times as many options, for example. 2) The food is way, way too salty. There's no reason to pack 1,800 mg of sodium into a not very large chicken pita. It would taste better with half that. That being said, I do really like Naf Naf's pickles. I'm ok with the salt there. read more

This review is from a few months back. Been here are few times at lunch and each time it is busy and seating gets tight. The place is clean, exception they don't have a steady person wiping down the tables and the drink station...even when I went in there when it wasn't busy. The staff is a hit or miss...sometimes friendly and sometimes not. But the serving line moves fast, so your wait is not too long. The food is good and I like their little deserts too. read more

Naf Naf Grill is less than a block away from where I now work. Add to that its fast-causal approach, and it should be in line to becoming my one of my regular go to spots. Based on my visits thus far, it has not earned this kind of 'tier 1' status just yet. Their menu offers pita sandwiches, rice, couscous, or salad bowls, and also a hummus bowl. All can be made with chicken, steak, or falafel. They also offer some extensive veggie options, but I haven't had a chance to try any of them just yet. I found my chicken pita sandwich to be A-Ok. It was made to order and quick to deliver. My steak couscous bowl wasn't quite what I had hoped for. The portion just didn't seem to add up and the steak didn't have much flavor. However, it too was made to order. Net - I'm not writing Naf Naf off just yet, but I am looking at other options instead of just making it my regular spot. It has location potential at least... read more

I work in center city and it is easy to get tired of the same spots. I am so happy to have naf naf around. This place is soooooo good. Pita, yum- The sides yum, and the proteins are always tasty. I additionally love the staff and the food. The food is tasty and I do not hate myself after eating it. Also recommend downloading the app. The perks are worth it. You always get free sides and good offers. read more

Naf Naf Grill - Chicken Pita with Hummus and Chips - Middle Eastern Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Disappointing on so many levels. My husband and I decided to try since we live around the corner. From the moment we walked in the staff were unwelcoming. We asked if use could put our food in a to go bag, and the man actually rolled his eyes at us after reluctantly giving us one. We could not figure out why they were being so rude. Not to mention we were the only customers there. The food was nothing I would go back for. The chicken was room temperature and stale which kind of ruined the bowl. Overall would not recommend. read more

This was a very nice fast food Mediterranean option! They have a bunch of different ways to customize your bowl or pita sandwich. A great array of sauces and fresh veggies. Each entree comes with a pita as well. read more

Naf Naf Grill - Falafel bowls - Middle Eastern Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Had to check why there's always consistently a long line here. It does move pretty quickly and it did give me a chance to figure out what I wanted to order. I got the chicken shawarma on a pita. The spicy sauce is pretty spicy so be forewarned. I was definitely sweating afterwards. I got the chips on the side, but it was definitely soggy and a waste of money. This is a high end middle eastern place, but I'm ok with the 500 other options on the street carts read more

Naf Naf Grill - Chicken shawarma on a pita with chips - Middle Eastern Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Great place for quick lunch. Sit down or take out. Vegetable feast is amazing includes salads, hummus, falafel and fresh pita (so soft). The hit and very hot sauce goes very well with it. I have also tried at their Chicago location Lentil soup which I just love it. read more

Naf Naf Grill - Veg feast! Green hot sauce is so delicious - Middle Eastern Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Food was fantastic and very authentic and delicious. The lady made my falafel fresh and did not over-fry. Service was great.

Excellent food with large servings. Fast service and friendly staff. Very clean and bright. Not open on weekends for some unknown reason.

I wanted to like this place especially being close to work and eyeballing it often. The Falafel was raw inside. Also, after taking a bite of my baklava the "use by" date is September 10th and today is the 17th!! read more

Naf Naf Grill - Outdated baklava - Middle Eastern Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Wow! I was looking forward to a posh dinner in Philadelphia, but First I stumbled upon Naf Naf for a snack. The concept is like chipotle where you pick your protein and your style and you go down the line. But really it is extremely delicious Middle Eastern food. My son does not usually like falafel and Shwarma But he thought they were extremely delicious here. The fresh fries that are like warm potato chips are delicious. The falafel is super fresh. And they have great baba ghanouj and very fluffy pita. Also the people who work here are extremely nice. Big ups to Dreamane and Anaya and the young man who was working on Wednesday at 3:30 PM. Five enthusiastic stars for naff naff! read more

Just OK - I had a salad bowl and the cucumber salad and baba ghanouj were fine - the rest (hummus, limp romaine, dry chicken and tough-mediocre "steak") was edible but blah. Do not get the steak. Not at all juicy. I love this type of food and have tried 2 other local mini chains Naya and Cava and they were both better than Naf Naf. I wanted to love it but it is just Meh. That said they staff greeted me upon entrance (I came in early before the long-ass line) and the cashier was very friendly and polite. Might try it again but might now. read more

The falafel, hummus and tahini are AMAZING! So is the pita bread. I highly recommend, very delicious. Also if you order the day before they will put together "family style" for serving at a party which was a big hit too. Yummy!!! read more

Just NOT good. The carts on every corner---and the sauces--are much more flavorful. In fact, I tried my best but could not distinguish any difference between any of the flavors. The chicken is salty but there is really no other spice balance. In addition, both hot sauces have no variation in flavor--very little vinegar to balance out. The yogurt sauce takes like nothing. The only topping that varied the flavor even slightly--were the pickles--I liked these. Crunchy and tart. But even they weren't enough to liven up the dish. Pita was awful--a doughy mess that tasted like wonder bread. The whole bowl tasted like different textures with no flavor. read more

Got the Hummus Falafel bowl the portions is filling fresh and good customer service was good i wish they had more topping options other than that i recommend trying this place food is prepared with care and it falls good on the stomach read more

I always get a rice bowl...no hummus no baba just rice chicken, sumac onions, chopped salad, garlic sauce, sometimes I want the other sauces but it's rare (I hate the mango stuff), the pita comes with it... so you might as well get the bowl instead of the sandwich... I worked here for 2 weeks at the KOP location a few years back and I must say I loved how clean they are, how serious they are about fresh food, the growth of the company, Hiaro (I think that's his name) being a great GM? RM? For opening the Malvern location... and over all the background of the company. This location specifically though is quick, clean, clean bathrooms(dramatically long bathroom code... but I understand why lol) and has amazing eye candy . read more

Naf Naf Grill has decent options for a fast-casual middle eastern place. I probably shouldn't have tried the chicken shawarma rice bowl, because overall it didn't taste any better than the "chicken over rice" I typically get from food trucks nearby, but cost me twice as much. (The flavors, of course were a bit different - less spicy, greasier, and pretty salty.) I would probably come back to try another bowl - maybe the baba ganoush, as I've heard good things about it. The pita bread that came with the dish tasted fresh and was very fluffy and soft. The portion was decent, but I noticed that I was given a smaller portion than other customers who ordered the exact same thing, but who were larger people. I know I'm petite, but it's kind of uncool for me to pay the same amount as everyone else if I'm getting less food! Perhaps I should point this out next time and ask for a discount, lol... Other than that, the service was good. Still... tough for me to feel compelled to eat here often with so many similar options nearby. read more

I had a great experience going there for the first time today. The place is bright and airy. Service was very good. I had a chicken shwarma which I liked. I loved the big, fluffy pita, it had a good amount of filling, and the sauces were flavorful. My friend was not as keen on his bowl, which was half empty and looked dry. He said it was bland, and had very little salad, which had asked for. We'll be going again and he'll try something different. read more