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NAYA

4.2 (207 reviews)
InexpensiveLebanese, Mediterranean
Closed 10:30 am - 8:00 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Char G.

This is just like CAVA in OC and LA so if you're in NY and craving something healthy, this is your go-to. All the ingredients were fresh and tasty. Friendly staff, clean and well maintained. The prices are similar to CAVA as well and very reasonable.

The food looked good and tasted fine at first, but partway through my bowl, I found a piece of plastic in it. Definitely not what you want to see when you're eating. I get that mistakes happen, but this felt pretty careless, especially for a place that's supposed to be all about fresh, quality food. Kinda ruined the whole meal for me, and honestly makes me nervous to order again. Hoping this was a one-off, but wanted to share so others are aware.

Amanda H.

This spot is A1! The customer service is immaculate. Serviced by Ashley, Claudia, and Juan! All amazing!! We all laughed and the ambiance was great, and the food is excellent!!!!!! Highly recommended. :)

Chicken kebab bowl
Laura H.

CAVA but for lebanese / middle eastern food (~$14 for a custom bowl). The beef was better than the chicken kebab (a little dry). The baba ghanoush and flatbread were the stars of the show: the former was smoky and creamy while the latter was so chewy and yeasty, just like a foccacia. Garlic whip and the green pickles were a close second: the whip was surprisingly light, creamy, and refreshing while the pickles provided crunch and sourness.

Joyce C.

I can't believe it took me this long to try naya but this place is absolutely delicious. Forget Chipotle, these Mediterranean fast food restaurants are definitely the way to go. Incredible flavors! The garlic whip is to die for. Go and try it

Naya Bowl with Falafel and All Toppings
Chris E.

Absolutely one of the best assembly-line chain restaurants in NYC. Naya has amazingly delicious Middle Eastern food and countless options to choose from. If I can compare them to anywhere, they are almost like the Middle Eastern counterpart to Chipotle - but, dare I say, actually better tasting!! I've only been to Naya a few times as of now, but each meal has been more delicious than the previous. The main entrees here are the Naya Roll, Naya Bowl or Naya Salad. For their rolls, they have a menu of items with already hand-picked ingredients, but if you're feeling more "adventurous" you can build your own roll, bowl or salad. Every time I've eaten from here, I've gone the custom route and, honestly, there isn't much difficulty to the ordering process. As with most assembly-line restaurants, you first have to pick your base, then you choose your protein and you finish it off with your toppings. Viola. That's it. Of course, the ingredients will be comprised of Middle Eastern ingredients and they are all DELICIOUS. Personally, I always love getting the bowl and it is ridiculously filling. For the bowl, first, you have to choose between Vermicelli Rice or Freekah (if you don't know what Freekah is definitely google it.) Next, you have a number of proteins to choose from. You cannot go wrong with the Chicken Shawarma or Falafel here. Lastly, you choose your toppings, and there are PLENTY to choose from. If you're not sure which one to choose - well, you can choose them all at no additional cost! That is all there is to it. Also, don't forget to ask for your free pita too. As for this location, the employees have always been friendly and I've never had a complaint or seen a reason to complain. The food is awesome and I wouldn't expect anything less from any other location either.

The food was great, and I love the team members; they were very friendly at the restaurant.

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The food was fresh and came with a lot of food for the price. The restaurant was clean and workers were friendly.

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11 months ago

My favorite Mediterranean spot! I use them frequently for catering at my place of work.

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9 months ago

way too oily. I was sick. I am sick of places that pretend to be healthy and are greasier than fast food. sigh.

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Welcome to Naya Joyce and thank you for the feedback !

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

ilili NoMad

4.1(2.9k reviews)
3.2 miFlatiron
$$$

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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ilili NoMad - Ilili Restaurant NYC's outdoor dining

Ilili Restaurant NYC's outdoor dining

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Brussels Sprouts

ilili NoMad - Glass of Chateau Ksara 'Blanc de Blancs' 2023 (~$17)

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Glass of Chateau Ksara 'Blanc de Blancs' 2023 (~$17)

Salma - Kafta Kabab Sandwich, French fries

Salma

4.5(247 reviews)
2.5 miEast Village
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Salma in NYC was somewhere I was excited to try, and I'm so happy to write about how much I enjoyed…read moreit. The decor makes it feel like you're dining in someone's home, which immediately sets a cozy, welcoming tone. Our waitress was incredibly friendly and attentive, adding to the overall experience. The vibe was very jovial when we went, with nearly every table enjoying wine [but it's important to note that Salma is BYOB, so don't expect to see alcohol on the menu]. We started with the muhammara, which was absolutely incredible. The pita wasn't anything special, but it didn't matter at all; it was simply a vehicle to get more muhammara into my mouth, which I was more than happy with. For mains, we ordered the filet mignon sandwich, the kafta kabob sandwich, and a side of seasoned fries, and everything was delicious. Overall, a wonderful, chill dining experience with great food and an inviting atmosphere. Absolutely recommend if you're in the area, and if you're not, I recommend anyway!

Went for a cute solo lunch and grabbed the Kafta Kebab. It was fine, nothing crazy. Left about a…read more20% tip, but later noticed they rounded my credit card charge up to the next dollar amount after the tip (which added almost a full dollar). It's not about the money, it's the principle--I signed off on one total, but they decided to charge a higher one. left a bad taste in my mouth, not sure I'd go back.

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

Hen House NYC

4.6(105 reviews)
2.2 miEast Village

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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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.

Fattoush

Fattoush

4.2(17 reviews)
2.5 miEast Village

Fattoush is one of those rare restaurants where you can truly taste the care, love, and integrity…read morein every dish. Every ingredient feels intentional and high quality. The fig hummus is something special. Smooth, perfectly balanced with tahini, and unlike anything I've had before. My brother called it the best hummus he's ever had, and honestly I licked the plate clean! The falafel plate deserves its own moment. Warm, crispy on the outside, perfectly moist on the inside, and just the right amount of richness. Paired with the sauce, fresh salad, and rice, it was easily one of the most memorable meals I've had this year. Everything tasted incredibly fresh and thoughtfully put together. Truly some of the best falafel I've ever had. What really took the experience to another level was the service. After we paid, our waitress noticed I had blisters from breaking in new shoes and brought me two bandaids without me even asking. That kind of attention to detail is rare, if I could give 6 stars I would! They are also incredibly accommodating with dietary needs. When the waitress heard my brother was gluten free, she immediately brought out a new plate with double salad instead of rice. Fattoush goes above and beyond in every way. An unforgettable meal and experience. I cannot recommend it enough. I will absolutely be back to try more. Also a beautiful & quiet place to sit with friends or family. We made some very special memories here and laughed into the night.

Note- Same listing as https://www.yelp.com/biz/fattoush-by-salma-new-york (asked for a merge)…read more Recommended- Muhammara, moutabal, warak eneb, msakaa Good- Fattoush, kebbeh, falafel Decent- hummus, tabbouleh, shawarma Bad- The rest of the grilled meats I was at this Lebanese restaurant with a large group a while back, having previously been to their alright original location, Salma, which is around the corner. The space inside this one is a bit nicer, with there also being more room, but the lighting is much darker, so the photos came out pretty poorly. The seating arrangement was a bit cramped, but we made do. As with their other location, the mezze are much better than the grilled platters, with the meats being overcooked and dry, so I would stick with their hot or cold appetizers. On an unrelated note, I do find it a bit odd/humorous that the menu goes back and forth between the Arabic and French spelling for their namesake salad, being either fattoush or fattouch. We started with the Mixed Appetizer Plate, a selection of hummus, kebbeh, fattouch, warak enab, falafel, and msakaa for $38.50. The warak eneb, or grape leaves, were particularly tasty, with the msakaa, or moussaka, being good as well. The namesake fattoush was good from all the pita, though maybe a bit too overdressed for my liking, as it was a tad sour. The kebbeh/kibbeh were decent, and the hummus was OK. It was a perfectly good mixed plate and plenty large for the price, with this especially being the case in the East Village. Along with the mixed appetizer plate, we got a few other mezze, which were either of better quality or similar to the warak/msakaa. Best was their take on Muhammara for $16, a dip made from roasted red peppers, walnuts, garlic, pomegranate molasses, and lemon. It was nice and thick and well-spiced with a good amount of red pepper and just enough sweet and sour flavor from the molasses. I would recommend it heavily. Also very tasty and cheaper was the $10.50 Moutabal, or fresh eggplant grilled over charcoal, lightly mashed with tahini and freshly squeezed lemon juice, and topped with EVOO. This was delicious, with it being thick and smoky. Alright, the Tabbouleh, a mix of parsley, tomatoes, onions, lemon juice, and olive oil, was for $14.50. It was fine, though a bit lightly flavored even compared to other spots. If you are going to get a salad, stick with their namesake fattoush. We otherwise got the Family Mixed Grill, consisting of two shish tawouk, two lamb kabobs, two kofta, two lamb chops, shawarma, fattoush, and rice for $139.50. As mentioned, and similar to the one around the corner, the meat was overcooked and dry and lacking spice. The lamb kabobs were chewy, the shish tawouk was dry, and the kofta was both burnt on the outside and dry in the middle. The lamb chops were overcooked as well, but probably had the best flavor. The only saving grace was the shawarma, which was slightly dry but at least had some decent enough flavor, making it by far the best by being just average. This was terrible overall and not remotely worth it. It's hard to rate this spot. I certainly preferred it over my previous meal around the corner, but the meats are still pretty terrible. The fact that they charge $140 for that is a joke, even with the portion size. Stick with their mezze/appetizers to have a good time, and if you have to get meat, the shawarma is decent. I prefer the nearby Zesty, but this is still decent. Upper 2/Low 3.

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NAYA - lebanese - Updated June 2026

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