The manager was great and the food was too! Space was super clean and welcoming. Would highly recommend.

As far as fast casual goes, NAYA is an excellent option. They have a variety of middle eastern flavors, from baba ghanoush to toum, that make for a delicious, quick meal. I've had their rice vermicelli bowl a handful of times, and have been consistently impressed with the quality of the protein as well as the size of the servings. So many toppings to choose from, and we all know variety is the spice of life. This location was clean, with great service that kept the (short) line moving fast on a Friday afternoon. Solid workday lunch option! read more

Food was very good and fresh. Had a lamb Kafka bowl with seasonal grains and it was yummy. Lamb was tender and flavorful. Could pick all the toppings. With all the toppings I expected the bowl to be fuller, but alas. Pita bread was soft. If it was warm, it would have been great. Would definitely come here again. read more

Great fast fresh healthy options! The restaurant is clean and bright and you just walk up to the counter and can see Al the options to choose from. Fast friendly service. read more

NAYA will always be doomed to comparison with Cava since they're so similar. It doesn't live up to Cava's quality and flavor, but it's still decent food. Ordering was easy on the app and there's a wide array of unlimited toppings and sauces to choose from. The bowls come with a free side of pita bread, and it's individually wrapped so you can eat it with your meal or save it for later. I chose falafel as my protein and it was a bit dry and underwhelming. Also a couple of toppings I ordered were not included, so not sure if they had run out of them or forgot. I liked the whipped garlic toum and crunchy pickled veggies, and their vermicelli rice! It's also cool that they offer quinoa as a base. It was nice to try once but I probably would not come back unless they up their falafel game. read more

NAYA - naya bowl with falafel - Mediterranean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I have mixed feelings about NAYA. Without a doubt, I prefer Cava. However, sometimes it's nice to switch it up. I like how NAYA lets you load up on the toppings, but I've gotta admit that their chicken was quite dry. I've also tried the lamb, which was definitely the better choice. The quinoa was also quite the miss... very little flavor to it, so go with the vermicelli rice. I'd say the bowl is solid if you order right, so just avoid the blander options. Overall, it's a pretty casual spot with a decent amount of seating. This location is popular with people working downtown, but they seem to keep up with orders nicely. I'd be willing to go back, just no more chicken or quinoa for me! read more

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Update: I went back to Naya a couple of days later and got the lamb kofta over rice and salad with spicy pepper sauce- that was very good too! The sauce had a bit of a kick to it but not too bad. Not a lot of diners at 12:30pm on a Monday but I think most ppl don't really know about this place yet. -------/// Newer Mediterranean quick service restaurant serving pita wraps and rice/salad bowls. I really enjoyed the chicken kebab, very flavorful and moist. It's nice that you can fully customize your bowl and get a rice/salad mix, and unlimited toppings! All the flavors worked well together and I really liked the toppings I got- particularly the garlic sauce. The veggies are very fresh. My friend enjoyed the smokey babaganoush and yogurt cucumber sauce too. A good addition to the lunch options around the Boston financial district. read more

NAYA - Chicken kebab over a base of rice and lettuce, topped with garlic sauce, babaganoush, cabbage, tomatoes, and lemon tahini - Mediterranean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Came here with my brother for a yelp event and wow--Naya absolutely delivered on flavor, freshness, and variety. If you're looking for a fast-casual spot with bold Middle Eastern flavors and endless customization, this is it. I went with the Beef Shawarma Bowl and built it with Vermicelli Rice as the base--a fluffy mix of white rice and golden-brown vermicelli that added the perfect subtle texture. The beef shawarma was super tender and packed with rich, aromatic spices. The real highlight? UNLIMITED TOPPINGS. And trust me, I took full advantage. My personal faves: Hummus - velvety and lemony, the perfect spread Baba Ghannouj - smoky eggplant goodness Cucumber Yogurt - refreshing with mint and garlic Toum (Garlic Whip) - bold, creamy, and addictive Sumac Onions + Lebanese Pickles - so much tang and crunch! And of course, I had to top it off with Zesty Jalapeño Sauce and Spicy Red Pepper Sauce--both brought the heat in the best way. We also grabbed a couple hot appetizers: Fatayer - these mini spinach pies were a hidden gem. Perfectly tart with lemon and sumac, and dare I say... better than the falafel. Falafel - still solid! Crispy outside, soft inside, and super flavorful. Bowls are around $15, and the apps were $2-3 each. A bit on the pricier side for quick bites, but honestly worth it. The quality, variety, and flavor explosion make it a satisfying splurge. read more

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Fantastic experience from when you walk in the door, or ordering the food to taking the order out. The food was so delicious, not sure what was better -- the food or the service. The staff do a great job answering questions and taking care of your order. Highly recommend if you are in the area. read more

The food was sooo good and felt so clean and healthy. I recommend coming here for lunch for sure. The service was great and hummus was my favorite part. Fresh food and sauces. Parking is street parking but we found a spot very quickly. Also it want busy when we went as it was raining outside l. Overall definitely coming back read more

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New addition to the downtown area, Naya is a cross between Cava and Sweetgreen. The menu is very focused and simple to order. The chicken shish taouk & falafel are actually pretty moist and the toppings are great. Beef shawarma bowl is a bit dry and the kafta lamb kebab is too peppery. Service is friendly, but they do not necessarily know what is in the seasonal grains. Bathrooms (single person) are clean and be warned the sink water runs hot. read more

NAYA - Left: Beef shawarma & falafel bowl Right: Beef shawarma & kafta lamb kebab bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The store recently opened with $5 bowl promotions for the initial weeks of opening. I was able to snag a bowl on my work break, and I can tell that this will be a great new addition for the healthy lunch options in the area. Ordering at the counter is simple, and there's also tables inside if you want to eat there. read more

NAYA - NAYA Bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Came by because of their $5 bowls (the deal through the end of 2024). Got a regular bowl with chicken shish taouk. Very generous on the protein (love!) and everything was super fresh. Nailed the baba ghannouj. The pita is perfectly fluffy as well. Very impressed and would return on a normal day once the deal is passed! read more

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Solid Mediterranean bowl spot in downtown. This place reminded me a lot of Cava to be honest. The chicken shawarma was flavorful and I liked that the rice came with vermicelli noodles bits. They had typical toppings like lettuce, cucumber salad, tomatoes, baba ganoush, etc. The bowl was fresh and portion was pretty generous. Would recommend. read more

NAYA - Mediterranean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

It was an amazing experience and I enjoy my food a lot. The service was amazing the worker Adelino was amazing and thoughtful because it took me a while to pickup my order. read more

My first time at that location in Watertown. Amazing rice! Chicken was delicious ! Sana is the best. Thank you, I am coming soon.

Attended a Yelp event at Naya with a friend and it was so good! Comparable to nearby Sweetgreen and Cava but more economical, this is a casual make a bowl in line and sit down eatery. The staff are very helpful and fun, the food is good and filling and healthy - I will be back! Shoutout to the staff for asking me to wait so they could make my appetizers fresh and for giving such generous servings of protein. read more

This is really my favorite place to eat in downtown, I work close by and I eat naya's food almost everyday , very good ambience, very good team . Amazing food! Everything i ordered tasted great and came out hot and fresh. The portions were perfect, and the flavors were on point. This is definitely one of those places you leave happy and already planning your next visit. read more

Spacious area, ample seating, easy to order! Wasn't really sure what I was getting, but i got a bowl with lots of sauce and I made my pita bread into a taco! read more

Order from here often, staff is lively this time Edith was the one who help and she was awesome.

I like Naya, but my hummus had visible mold on it. Actually repulsive. Goes to show that their food is old and you cannot trust their cleanliness. read more

NAYA - Moldy hummus - Mediterranean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This is yet another grain bowl/salad/wrap type of place. Thankfully it's not super expensive & actually pretty damn good. I have been a few times cause they do a good job & have friendly staff. The space is fairly large & surprised they don't utilize more of their space. While I wish they had more sauces since they're primarily spicy & only one isn't. That would make it better to have more vegan items/options. So check it out, you won't be disappointed. read more

The food at Naya is amazing. I've had a lot of Middle Eastern food over 45 years and Naya is the best ever. I especially love the lamb. It's tender, juicy and flavorful. Also, I love the marinated chicken, hummus, sauces and baba ganoosh. Alex, the general manager makes me feel like a v.i.p every time I go in. If you want the best middles East food go into Naya in 500 Boylston st. Boston. read more

Absolutely amazing food and GREAT PORTIONS! My partner and I ordered delivery and we were absolutely blown away by how good this is and how FRESH the food tastes - especially compared to some local alternatives i.e. Cava :'D read more

Borderline dog food. Seriously some of the worst falafel I've ever had... I'm talking worse than freezer bag ready-to-heat prepared food. I ordered a rice bowl with falafel, hummus, some scoops of veggies, and their tzatziki. It was one of the saddest plates of food I've had to eat as a work lunch in quite some time. I will never return considering the surplus of halal/falafel places literally next door. As far as "bowl" eateries go, this one is a major dud. 0 stars. read more

The chicken shawarma was absolutely divine! Those sauces were a symphony of flavors. A true culinary masterpiece! The atmosphere at restaurant is amazing great music and the restaurant is clean ! The customer service was great, a girl named sonia treated us with kindness and generosity. So far the best place in downtown to eat ! Get your self a bowl with a chicken shawarma you won't regret it ! read more

The food here is awesome and super tasty! The staff is amazing and super helpful. I'll definitely be back!