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    NAYA

    4.2 (17 reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Chicken Shawarma
    Chin T.

    The staffs are friendly. You can choose wrap or bowl, your option of protein, and toppings. I ordered a Naya Bowl, chicken shawarma with a side of pita bread. The utensils are to the side along with napkins and you can take a Naya bag to go. Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Ambience: 4/5

    Nehal A.

    Went back to Naya after the longest time. The store is still very nice and clean. I got in just before the line headed out of the door to the street, crazy busy during lunch hour. Got the bowl with my favorite ingredients, checkout was easy, just had to scan my membership QR code. I noticed they added some small appetizers in the menu. The fatayer was okay for me, since I am not a spinach fan. Sambousik was good, filled with cheese. The bowl tasted great. Chicken was soft. Tahini sauce, cucumbers, lettuce, rice all were fresh. Had a wonderful lunch meal from Naya.

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    Shari C.

    Came to Naya for their grand opening today which is a nice quick service addition to the NoMad neighborhood. It is the Mediterranean version of chipotle where you can create your own (a) roll, bowl or salad (b) pick your protein, and (c) add as many of up to the 17 toppings they offer. I got the vermicelli rice with chicken shawarma which is a popular favorite. The veggie portion sizes were smaller than expected, but overall, everything was delicious. My entree also came with an individually wrapped pita that was fluffy and chewy. There was a long line for their grand opening (offering 50% on entrees through Apr 7) that moved quickly. There's also a couple of tables to enjoy your food. Staff was also friendly and kept the line flowing. Highly recommend checking it out!

    Ellen C.

    I placed an order for pickup at Naya and my food was prepared right on time. You can build your own rolls, bowls, or salads, and customize them from the protein to the large variety of toppings they offer. They also provide pitas on the side for free. There were a lot of people dining in when I stopped by and I know it's a popular spot my coworkers order from too! I definitely recommend trying this spot if you haven't!

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    Neha G.

    Clean & friendly staff. Tried a falafel salad. Decent size for lunch. Choose 1 protein and you can add in any toppings. Download the app & get $5 off your meal. The prices vary from $9.99 to $13.99 with extra charges for certain toppings. The falafel salad was pretty good and I saved half for my next meal. Plenty of seating inside. No restroom.

    Naya bowl with ruby wild rice,chicken, hummus, tomatoes, cucumbers, jalapeño, feta cheese, lemon tahini. It was alright, not too crazy
    Aagdolla G.

    The food was ok, nothing too crazy but definitely enjoyed eating the Naya bowl. I would eat again. No crazy complain. I need to Try more on the menu

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    The people are so nice and clean! Naya is the best so yummy! Highly recommend stopping by

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    ilili NoMad

    ilili NoMad

    4.1
    (2.9k reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Gorgeous upscale dinner spot in midtown! We came as a group of 7 and were seated comfortably, lots…read moreof room within the restaurant. Great place to share several food items with a group. It was a little hard to hear and converse at times as it gets crowded, but the food was delicious and there are really unique items on the menu. Food: The duck shawarma was one of our favorites! The lamb and scallops were also flavorful and tender. The dips were delicious with the pita, but I wish the serving size for the dips were bigger. The fries were great - well seasoned! Also recommend the milky pudding, it was a nice refreshing way to end the dinner. Service: Our server was super helpful in letting us know what items are more shareable and his suggestions for cocktails. Definitely try some of the arak based cocktails. Vibe: Gorgeous interior, the mirrors and lighting really elevates the space and makes it a lovely spot for group dinners or dates.

    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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    Yara

    4.2
    (321 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$$
    Vegan friendly
    Private events

    Live music was great, ambiance was very pretty, food was portioned well with plenty of different…read moreoptions. The menu was huge, and waitstaff were ready to answer any questions and make any customizations to menu items. Would recommend this place for upscale dining with a relaxed pace or for a nice celebration. Food was flavorful.

    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.

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    Hen House NYC

    Hen House NYC

    4.6
    (105 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    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.

    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.

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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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    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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