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    NAYA

    3.9 (524 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Shannon S.

    Healthy, quality, fresh Mediterranean options for a fast casual experience is where Naya thrives. The location in Midtown East is a popular lunch spot for all the folks working in the area. You can choose from a salad, bowl or wrap base, then select your protein and toppings. I got a grain bowl with chicken kebab, pickled turnips, pickles, cucumber, and hummus. It was delicious and filling for my lunch. The pita that comes on the side was also fresh and the perfect hand held size. It gets crowded during the weekday lunch rush, so I recommend ordering ahead!

    Pri W.

    Excellent and convenient fast casual lunch option, perfect for folks working in the office. Can be a bit time consuming to wait in line so I've typically ordered online ahead of time or gotten it delivered. I enjoy the topping options, particularly the pickled red onions!

    NAYA Bowl w/chicken shawarma and added lamb. Plus all of the fixings and veggies, minus  the jalapeños.  Pita bread and sauces on the side.
    Mike C.

    Healthy, and tasty Mediterranean meal... the server was very helpful with explaining and helping me with my options.

    Lawrence L.

    Another new york win.I was looking for something vegetarian and naya has the mediterranean goods. Its chin restaurant and typical of new york places was super fresh super high quality food.The falafels were crispy on the outside.Juicy, on the inside and the salad mix was just hitting the spot

    Megana V.

    3.5/5 better than cava, meat was juicy and the portions were huge. the pita was also super fluffy.

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    Sarah M.

    Pickup at this location is always chaotic. You can order ahead, and it's still not waiting on the shelf so you have to fight a crowd to ask the employee to grab it. But Naya is always consistent food wise so it's a hit regardless of the pickup process. Lunch time in Midtown is nuts so I always order ahead and come later than my pickup estimate to avoid as much waiting as I can. The line can be out the door sometimes for those who order in person which who has time for that. I also get a little bit of anxiety when I have ordered at Naya in person because they want you to pick out your ingredients so quickly - ordering on the app is easier all around. My go to order: -Naya Bowl (chicken shawarma, vermicelli rice, feta cheese, spicy green sauce, fresh cucumber, pickled turnips, cucumber & yogurt, onion-parsley sumac mix, chopped lettuce, tour garlic whip - my fav, tomatoes, hummus, and lemon tahini) -Pita (always) The nice thing about Naya is I can typically split my meal into two servings because it's a hefty size. Now I'm hungry - maybe I'll get Naya for lunch tomorrow. :o)

    Kibbe with spicy green sauce - I wish I ordered a handful more. Very good!
    Amanda G.

    I've been working in the city and I always like to splurge on lunches here because I don't get an opportunity to have such a wide variety at my gig in Westchester. I was looking for something healthy and light, with lots of flavor, and stumbled upon Naya. I love Mediterranean cuisine so this was right up my alley. My food arrived quickly, warm and packaged with care. I was excited to try everything. Kibbe - I only ordered one because i thought it was price per order. I was disappointed to only have received one because it was really good. Three would have been perfect. Falafel - I ordered four of these because the description was clear that the price was per piece. These were also very good. They have a contrasting texture with a crispy outside and moist-ish inside. Falafel are usually dry asf but these were perfect and tasted even better with their sauces. Naya Roll - I opted for the kafta lamb, with hummus, you garlic whip, lettuce, feta, pickled Lebanese cukes, onion/parsley sumac mix and kalamata olives. The online ordering description states that you can add 1-7 additional toppings so I maxed out. Unfortunately, not all of my toppings made it. I received no lettuce and despite the ticket stating that the roll contained both hummus and the garlic whip, they must not put much on because the wrap was very dry. The meat was dry, there was no discernable sauce. I was quite disappointed because the flavor was really good and had there been more moisture, it would have been exceptional. I'm sure if I ordered in person, I would have had more control over the amount of sauce added but that's a tip for next time. Toum Garlic Whip - this sauce is for garlic lovers. It's so light and full of concentrated garlic flavor without being too overpowering. I could literally put that isht on everything! Spicy Green Sauce - another really great tasting sauce. I kind of want to try all of their sauces now. All in all, the food was OK. It could have been so much better, considering how flavorful everything is. My only gripes are how stingy they are with their sauces and the missing items from my custom roll. I will definitely try them out again but will make sure that I either ask for extra spread in my roll or just buy extra sauces (which I kind of shouldn't have to but love to do anyway)

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    Jason M.

    An average spot to get quick Mediterranean food. I know good shawarma and this place doesn't come close to the level that the shawarma should be at. Shawarma should be in big long pieces and not shriveled up sad looking strands of meat. The shawarma was bland (lacking any hint of flavor), and was not hot. This place could be a 5 star if they kept their meat hot and added a bit of flair to their meats. The service is fine. All things being said, I will keep looking for the next good shawarma spot.

    Zee G.

    It's been a while since I've gone to Naya. Line is usually out the door. But lucky for me, no line and I have wanted to see what's changed. Nothing really has but the container which is so much better than that shallow plate they gave before. The bowl makes it easier to mix your stuff up if you like. I ordered the chicken kebab bowl with most choices. Very fresh! Love the baba ganoush and garlic! The accompanying pita bread is soft and always tastes like it was baked 30min items before I order. Never goes wrong. Veggie lovers, this is your place.

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    Marilu S.

    Food: My workplace ordered catering from Naya and my colleagues and I loved it. It tasted it so great and it was a healthy lunch. The trays came full and there was a wide selection of greens to pick from. My favorite was the chicken shawarma, lamb, beef, the rice, the spring roll, spring greens, and sauces. This naya location delivered us amazing food. 10/10 lunch rec for healthy eats

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    It's good. Better than the bigger corporate chains. Good quality is consistent and staff is friendly. I like Toum

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    excellent food, service, consistency healthy options ... highly recommend .............

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    Bad food cart shawarma at high Grand Central prices. Servers throw the bowls together like they are throwing out garbage. Pass.

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    Delicious - very tasty. but online ordering is consistently past the expected delivery time and line in store is long. Restaurant is clean.

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    Ask the Community - NAYA

    Is any of the meat here halal?

    Hi Shahak, Thank you for your email regarding Naya restaurant's halal menu. I am pleased to confirm… 

    Is this place halal?

    No.

    Is the bread with the beef rice bowl free?

    The pita is included with the bowl.

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    ilili NoMad - Lamb & Beef Shawarma (6.5/10)

    ilili NoMad

    4.1(2.9k reviews)
    0.9 miFlatiron
    $$$

    A group of us were here for brunch on a Saturday and we had such a great experience…read more It's a huge beautiful space with both indoor and outdoor seating and we chose to sit indoors. The staff was extremely warm, kind and welcoming and a special shoutout to Irem who was amazing, gave us some great recommendations and took care of us throughout. I went for the $39 prix fixe brunch which is honestly such a great deal and comes with quite a spread. I had the muhammara, hummus, shakshuka and dessert and thoroughly enjoyed my coffee too. We also ordered the tuna Niçoise salad, which is by far the best I have had ever. One of my friends was accidentally served the wrong order and they immediately replaced it with the right one and made her meal completely complimentary, which was such a nice gesture and something we really appreciated. We also loved that nobody was rushing us and we could just sit, chat and enjoy our brunch. Great food, beautiful ambiance, wonderful hospitality and even the restrooms were spotless and very well maintained. Overall such a positive experience and easily a 5/5 for me.

    We went for Mother's Day brunch. When we arrived a few minutes early we did have to wait a bit. The…read morerestaurant had two floors, nicely decorated and cozy. We were lead upstairs to a table. There were 7 of us The seating was cozy but not cramped. We started with 7 family style small dishes: Hummus with Falafel Pops (chickpea purée, tahini, falafel, olive oil), Spring Burrata (roasted cherry tomatoes, toast, basil oil), Hamachi Crudo (passionfruit vinaigrette, citrus zest, cucumber, mint, sesame tuile), Scallops (carrot puree, serrano pepper, brown butter sauce), Tenderloin Skewer (zaatar chimichurri, fresh herb salad), and Shiitake Stuffed Grape Leaves (tomato coulis, yogurt foam, herbs). Everything was delicious. The hummus was well seasoned the falafel had a nice crunch. It went well with the warm puffy gyro bread that came to the table. The burrata was wasm and creamy. I love the vinaigrette on the fish. I ended up eating most of it. The scallops were the sweetest, most tender ones I have ever had. The tenderloin skewers were tender and well seasoned. I liked the grape leaves but the rice consistency was very soft almost mushy and you can barely tell there were mushrooms. There was barely any mushrooms flavor. Next we all chose an entree. I got the duck breast, my husband and daughter each had the beef tenderloin. The duck breast was smaller than i expected. The skin was nicely seared and very crispy but boy did it give my jaw a workout. It was done medium rare. It was juicy but tough. The small beef tenderloin was tender and smoky. The waiter poured the sauce over the tenderloin for added flavor. Finally dessert was a fruit plate with ice cream and pudding. The fruit was fresh and the flavors of the ice cream and pudding unique. It was a nice end to a good brunch. The price was a little expensive at $85 a person.

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    Ilili Restaurant NYC's outdoor dining

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    Au Za'atar - East Village - Loved the presentation chicken shawarma

    Au Za'atar - East Village

    4.2(1.9k reviews)
    1.6 miEast Village, Alphabet City
    $$

    Food and service are very goood. The only issue the wait time to get a table on weekends.read more

    First of all I've been talking up Au Za'atar since my first visit, have sent many friends their way…read moreand have gone a few times since my first meal. My most recent visit this month changed all that. I went with my son because we were in town. As it was the first place we knew we wanted to eat, I made a reservation well in advance and we showed up on time. It was noisier than usual and pretty hectic. We ordered a few appetizers and meals and a drink. No one ever checked in on us or refilled our water. I flagged someone down for to go containers as we wanted to save room for dessert and a second drink. They brought the containers and then we proceeded to sit again with no one checking in. We had been there for approximately 40-45 minutes total and were still waiting on someone to come back with the dessert menu when the host came to our table and said "there's a party with a reservation who needs tho is table so could you please leave soon?" Never has this happened to me. How insulting. When I expressed confusion stating we hadn't even received a check so why would we leave, rather than offer a proper apology and/or a "can we get you anything else?" She just said "oh that's not what I was told." And then a server brought us a check. I asked him if 45 minutes was the usual amount of time they give customers with dinner reservations and he said "I'm not sure. We're just really busy and probably overbooked." Again, no offer to make it right. Initially I wasn't going to leave this review. I reached out directly to the restaurant via email to tell them about the humiliating experience of being asked to leave when we weren't even done. Instead of offering to make it right (anything would have been appreciated - a dessert on the house next time - just some token indicating they valued me as a customer) they just explained that there was confusion and that they've talked to their staff so it doesn't happen to anyone in the future. Both the experience and the response put a horrible taste in my mouth and sadly I will probably not be back.

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    Lamb schwarma

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    Au Za'atar - Midtown East - Chicken shawarma and French fries

    Au Za'atar - Midtown East

    4.5(598 reviews)
    0.8 miMidtown East

    This place is absolutely amazing. The second you walk in, the employees make you feel welcome…read more We started with the hummus and mixed dips with warm pita bread--absolutely delicious. You can tell immediately that everything is fresh. For the main course, we had a platter that came with steak, chicken, and lamb chops, and everything was cooked to perfection. The flavors and seasoning were top-tier. For dessert, we had the warm baklava, which was absolutely delicious with every bite. If you have kids, don't worry--they also have an appetizer that's similar to a mozzarella stick that was absolutely delicious. I just can't remember the name of it! They play all types of music, and even though the space is big, the personal and intimate connection with the employees is what really made the experience special. The manager, Joselyn, was incredibly warm and welcoming. Our waitress, Vivian, was on top of every single request. Bravo! I only wish I had been able to meet the chef because I would personally shake their hand. The food was truly amazing. This is definitely a place where you could throw a birthday party, have a professional dinner, or simply enjoy a beautiful night out with your wife. It has all the qualities of a great restaurant, and I feel like NYC is starting to lose sight of that kind of hospitality. Eating here honestly reminded me of my travels to Egypt. The hospitality was A1. BRAVO! And I can't forget the bartender--he definitely knows what he's doing!

    The best eat I had on my trip! One of the people in the group reserved this restaurant as they have…read morebeen here before and raved about the portions and how good the food is. Definitely did not disappoint. All the food here is sharable and for 4 people it was enough. Sadly could not bring it all with us, but would have if we lived here. From what I remembered, we ordered the Lamb Shank, Sumac Fries, and Kouda Bi Zeit. All delicious, all notably the favorite. Probably the reason why I remember these out of the rest of our order. Drinks were also delicious. We ended up ordering each other's favorite drink. Mine ended up being the Mediterranean C vs the Once Upon a Time. Overall, highly recommend! Best mediterranean food I have ever had.

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    Mezze tower (3)

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    Yara

    Yara

    4.2(321 reviews)
    0.5 miMidtown East
    $$$
    Vegan friendly
    Private events

    3.5 stars, a beautiful dimly lit dining room and huge no less. There are a few steps walking up to…read morethe dining area. Great for groups of all sizes, reservations suggested but on this weekday visit, it was not too busy. We had a resy any way. Service was fair. Our waiter checked in with us once after we ordered and we had to beckon him twice - once for water refill and second for condiments/questions. What I didn't appreciate but understood, since we were two people dining, we got a corner table for two. It was not busy so we asked for the table next to us since we ordered plenty. They did not accommodate us saying they may need it for later. I did not think that was necessary since the place was not busy. This was 6pm on a Wednesday. And to boot, huge dining room - plenty of seating available. This was off putting as we said we ordered plenty. Our plates barely fit and they brought everything almost at once. Onto the food, I may not have ordered their popular dishes but nevertheless, nothing to rave about. Portions were shareable but it was just okay. There was not one stand out dish. I had higher expectations based on other reviews and photos but it was likely what we ordered. This was a vegetarian meal for me since I was dining with a vegetarian. - Moussakaa, this was a very tomato based sauce dish. Fried eggplant and chick peas combined had a nice texture. Mild flavors. - Arayess cheese - sorely disappointed. Very little flavor and I love my cheeses. It needed something to make it more appealing. It literally looked like cheese in a pita. And yes, by description it was. No condiments or side of anything to offset the plating. Visually flat. It could've used a sun dried tomato paste or some acidic side dipping sauce. - Yara Fries - shockingly simple, zaatar and spices. But they didn't put enough. It still looked like regular fries. And by the name, I expected more punch of flavor. It was not there. - Falafel - tricky dish if it's not cooked well. Simple again by name but the ingredients were just mild in flavor. Crunch was perfect. The chickpea, onions, cilantro and garlic was not pronounced. It was ok. Not memorable. - House wine, by the glass, decent and went well with what we ate. Would I return is the question... Likely not. The menu was so promising but nothing to bring me back.

    Went for a party to Yara so we ordered a ton of different options. Vibes were great, not too busy…read morefor a Saturday night. The waiter and staff were also super helpful. Main critics were the bread/pita and hummus. I've never had staler bread/pita in my life. Wasn't soft at all and was tough to break apart. The plain hummus was also pretty salty. However besides that, the food was great. Highly recommend the eggplant dip.

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    Hen House NYC - Childhood Crispy Rice (~$18): with shish taouk

    Hen House NYC

    4.6(106 reviews)
    1.8 miEast Village

    All I had heard about Hen House was their cozy, innovative dishes and was excited to go. They're…read moreknown for their falafel and other creative flavors and I went with the staple shawarma plate. It was served with lackluster presentation, standard ingredients, and lack of creative flair I was expecting and heard about. I wouldn't count Hen House out, but believe this was a one-off, standard, experience.

    My friends and I arrived fairly early on Friday to dine in for brunch/lunch. We were greeted warmly…read moreby the cashier who told us to sit. The seating area is fairly small, which surprised me. We ordered the crispy garlic rice, the Piri Piri chicken sandwich, and the famous knefeh and chicken pancake. The server was so nice, she offered us a sample of the seasonal lemonade, which had rose water and turmeric. It did take a little bit of time for all the food to come out. We chit-chatted while we shared the garlic rice (a little crunchy, very mild) and the chicken sandwich. The PiriPiri sandwich came with a huge piece of fried chicken that was spiced and fried well. The chicken was juicy and not super dry. The little bit of pickled cabbage helped keep things from becoming too greasy. After a bit of wait, the pancake was served. It was such a fun experience with the crunchy kadayif noodles and the cheese hidden underneath a super fluffy pancake. The salty and cheesy flavors of the pancake went well with the rose maple syrup. The spice from the chicken added another note to the dish that made it such a great combo of flavor. I could not stop picking at this huge pancake. It's definitely meant to be eaten by at least two, if not three. If we had known, we probably wouldn't have ordered the other chicken sandwich. Overall the contrast in the chicken and knafeh pancake alone was enough to want me to visit again. The textural crunch, the melted pull of the cheese, the sweet syrup against salty and spicy flavors of the chicken. Not only was the whole presentation beautiful, but the dish itself tasted amazing. I would visit Hen House again for the experience.

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    Hen House NYC - Lamb Shawarma Platter with Batata Harra

    Lamb Shawarma Platter with Batata Harra

    Hen House NYC - The catering that gets done by Hen house is some of the best in the city. Custom menus, bbq kits and more.

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    The catering that gets done by Hen house is some of the best in the city. Custom menus, bbq kits and more.

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