NAYA

I love Naya for their toppings, even more than the meat or main course. The choices are excellent - like Toum, Lebanese pickes, picked turnips and on and on. I always order online and pick it up to avoid the line. But, if we go earlier or later, for lunch, picking these things would be a pleasure as well. Find the staff to be quick and very professional!

Best Lebanese food I had so far in New York. The marinade of the beef shawarma is even better than in Lebanon. The staff are very helpful and courteous. I highly recommend this place

I found two strands of hair in my wrap. Normally I have no issues with this spot and I like naya as a chain, they’re very efficient at lunch. But I got a takeout wrap at 730pm and found two strands of hair in it when I was eating which was really gross.

I tried the kafta bowl with a lot of toppings (baba Gannouj, hummus, tahini, pickles, ...) and falafel and cheese sambusek on the side. The main dish was absolutely delicious. The mini pita bread served on the side is also fresh and perfect for a mini sandwich. The falafel balls were ok too, but the sambusek was missing a bit more cheese. Solid meal overall. Would def order again.

Every bite was better than the last at this spot. This spot has me completely enthusiastic! The kitchen consistently succeeds and the space feels welcoming. Workers exhibited courtesy and I felt thoroughly content. This place satisfies every dining requirement.

Nice set up, went there for lunch on a weekday , and the line was long . I went there with two other co workers , and we were in and out in 15 minutes. They are really quick and fast with taking orders and making them. The set up was wait in line , then you order , by choosing from varieties of things and pay. Pick up and take out is also an option. I got the beef shawarma wrap , with humus , and some other things . The wrap was so good 😋, I will definitely be going back soon …

Wow wow wow ! As a top 5 Google reviewer, this is by far the best find so far. Took a chance on take out & I've never been so satisfied! Bravo guys freaking Bravo. Delicious tasteful & rich flavors that make your tummy go yummy ! If you do not like it I'll pay for your meal!

One of my top 3 spot for lunch on weekdays. Delicious and healthy. Definitely going back to try more options. Chicken shawarma was good. Flavored and not dry. Beef and lamb meatballs were good but a little bit dry. ✨Hummus was really nice. Eggplant dip was pretty smoky. Both pita and rice were over average! And I recommend their baklava!💚

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!

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

Very nice choices and good food, but the service moves you so quickly because of the rush during lunch, the portion is so small. For example, when you pick the dressing, the one quick squirt because they are moving fast is next to nothing and by the time you ask, they are already checking you out. This is fine if you're in a rush and care more about speed than quality.

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

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)

Stopped in here for lunch. Place was clean, set up like most linear type places. See menu, start your order and then zoooom right on down the line to the cashier! Food was tasty and plentiful. I combo chicken and lamb and was not disappointed! Service was polite and efficient! And the prices were very reasonable! I look forward to my next meal here!!!

Service: 4/5 Food: 3.5/5 I like that since everything is custom, your order actually comes out right. Pick up area is right in the front so the process was easy. Saw lots of bags, so it seems they're quite popular. What I Ordered: - Fatayer: kinda sour - Quinoa Bowl: standard portion for the price, tho they give lots of what ever base you choose- I didn't finish my quinoa - Chicken Shawarma: under seasoned, so mix with sauces are for, veggies are good. - Cabbage Slaw: minty - Sumac Onions: didn't like the cilantro (I'm one of those people), otherwise fine - Toum (garlic whip): thick + fragrant, makes me feel a little greasy? - Hummus: standard

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.

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)

Friendly staff! Ordered a rice bowl with garlic whip and beef shawarma. Good lunch spot CAVAesque

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.

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

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

Naya is a great spot for fast Mediterranean food and I enjoyed eating at this location. Falafel balls were fresh and flavorful. The bowl was well seasoned with sauces and was delicious. The zatar pita chips were also very tasty. The warm pita was a bit thick as I prefer thinner pita.

This is my first experience at a Naya. I was pleasantly surprised to find this creamy garlic sauce that I love. The salad was delicious! I will be coming back for more and hopefully next time I'll be in time for mixed greens (as sadly they only had romaine lettuce left at 2pm.) Service was efficient. Ambiance was bright and cheerful although the seating composed of long tables and stools.

I satisfied my curiosity about this place while nearby. The restaurant space and vibe are perfect. NAYA serves food when it tastes best. Staff members show both warmth and careful attention. The standards here are noticeably high.

This restaurant stands above comparable options. The staff shows exceptional warmth. The cooking shows reliable consistency. The relaxed vibe at NAYA comes with cleanliness and brightness. Absolutely perfect.

Naya is like most build it to your liking bowls. Quick, fresh and efficient when gettting lunch in midtown. I tried the chicken shwarma bowl with rice and a stack of add ons...my food was made quickly and I was back in my office in no time. First things first....everything looked and smelled great however my food was coldddd. Ofcourse there was no way to fix this because ive already loaded it with hummus. Cucumbers and pickled radishes etc... The food was flavorful however i could only eat half...it was just too cold for me.

My co-worker constantly raves about how good Naya is to the point I had to check it out. The ordering flow is very similar to other build-it-yourself bowls where you can select a protein, carb source and supplement with a variety of toppings. What I enjoyed most about my experience was that you can select as many topping as you want and they don't skimp you if you ask for more. The quality of the food was fresh and light yet filling. I decided to go with white rice, chicken shawarma + all topping and a side of pita which they give everyone. The workers were very nice and the price is cheap for the amount of food you get. Definitely a good spot for a quick lunch.

I ordered catering for a group with diverse food interests and restrictions. Everyone was happy, the food was delicious and having so many sauces and toppings made it very customizable. The delivery went great too.

First time trying Naya even though I've been working in the area for a couple of years now. The line was definitely out of the door when I got there during the lunch rush. However, it was moving fast. I was probably in and out in 20 minutes. I got the falafel bowl and it was definitely very filling. I love the unlimited toppings and sauces options. I would go back.

The food was delicious, the service was top-notch, and the atmosphere was perfect. I highly recommend this location everyone was very nice and welcoming. I will definitely be back.

Good take out Greek food. Salad or bowl option. Ordered take out and my order was ready 10 mins after the pickup time but the food was tasty so worth it.

I usually get catered food for lunch for the office. You can't go wrong from here as it's for vegans, vegetarians, and non- vegetarians. I'm not sure if that have fish, but they have other meats. I heard that if you don't get it catered, you can't really pick and choose how much food you can get and where you want it in the bowl. I enjoy it thoroughly when it's catered, and so do my colleagues. No complaints from anyone. The food is freshly made and all the veggies are so good! All the spices and condiments are made well. When they cater, it comes on time for the most part. Everything is neatly packaged, and it comes with bowls + utensils.

My office ordered NAYA for a catered lunch and it was delicious and flavorful! I loved the variety of different toppings and everything tasted super fresh. One box was super filling.

Worst falafel I ever had. Falafel balls were cold, dry, falling apart and heavily breaded. Will never attempt again.

Taste ok. Rap wasn't hot at all. It's expensive and not so excited about here to come back again. I thought they cook meat right after I ordered but it's already prepared. take out bad and falls/knife are self services. There's No Bathroom. Friendly services.

I periodically find myself in Midtown East for work; I usually bring my own lunch from home, but occasionally I change it up and explore some of the eateries in the area. Being midtown, finding food is not an option, and when one of my colleagues recommended Naya to me, I figured there was no harm in checking it out, so off I went. The best way I can describe Naya is that it's like Chipotle but with Mediterranean food instead of Mexican. Think grains, rice, hummus, babaganoush, tzatziki, falafel, etc. Also similar to Chipotle, as you make your way down the line you keep adding to your meal until you reach the end. You start by choosing either a bowl, salad, or wrap, and then add a number of toppings and such to customize. The few times I have gone, I've always had a bowl - and since I'm a fan of the dips and spreads I usually pile those on. They also add a piece of pita upon checkout - a nice (and welcome) touch. I was also impressed with how organized everything was - things like napkins, cutlery, and bags were all within easy reach. Service was fast and friendly - they operate like a well-oiled machine, which is needed since this place gets packed during the lunch rush (I've heard lines can go out the door). Overall, I was impressed with Naya; they serve tasty, quality food and are a great option for lunch in the midtown area.

Another great lunch from Naya -- I ordered here on Seamless and had a 35-45 minute wait (I received notification via email). I love being able to customize my orders which means that I can have a lot of variety. Today, I had seasonal greens with chicken shawarma, baba ganoush, chopped romaine, tomatoes, cabbage, pickles, turnips, onions, and jalapeños. My order wasn't quite ready when I got there, but it came a short time later -- and the guy looking for orders was good about looking for it. I will say that standing in line allows one to look at the options and then decide -- but the line on weekdays is always very long.

Naya is alright - I was on a shawarma kick for a time and I stumbled across this establishment. It appeared to be kind of expensive for the couple of times i ate their pita rolls. I will say though it is packed inside as it is indeed a popular lunch spot. For me, I am looking for something where the shawarma is bursting with flavor and this one is good for starters. I will likely try their food again to try one of their bowls as I see many people carrying bowls out of their restaurant. Perhaps then I will update this review. I know they are successful because a Naya is opening nearby where I frequent in NJ. Good luck!

Another place with that build it your own way concept. It has lots of variety to choose from. NAYA has a Lebanese and Mediterranean theme. Falafel, hummus, and tabbouli are a few things here. There's also the ability to choose your meal as a bowl or a sandwich. Certainly you've been to a restaurant with this style, as they seem to be everywhere. It usually involves national chains and Mexican food. This however is Lebanese and Mediterranean food though. Everything is made to order as you go through the line and tell the person how to make it. There's a choice of getting it in a bowl, a salad, or a roll. It's about $7 for an entree. They have vegetarian friendly options. Choose a protein of either meat like chicken, or vegetarian like falafel. Then you choose the sauces and toppings. I stopped in here last week and got the falafel. The roll is good when eating it on the go. I had it with the tahini. Then it was topped with lots of vegetables It has lots of healthy but quickly made choices. Lots of classic favorites like falafel. The line moved pretty fast and they make your order pretty fast too.

Consistently good food and one of my favorite lunch spots near my office. I recommend ordering ahead because it's busy. I am disappointed with their change to the green spicy sauce. It was always my favorite part of the bowl and was a creamy delicious sauce with great heat. It is now thinner and watery and almost tastes like lime or something that would go on a Mexican bowl. I can't put my finger on what's different but I wish they would go back to the old sauce. Or offer both. Please!

Naya might just be my new favorite restaurant. I've been getting delivery from here on weekly basis and they've never disappoint. My go to is the bowl with chicken shawarma and a side of hummus.

They lost my order, so threw it together in a messy and haphazard fashion. It took 40 minutes to get a pickup order. The lamb meatballs were hard as a rock and the sauces were all acid and no flavor. I threw the whole bowl away in disgust. Do not bother with this pitiful excuse for a fast casual place.

Must try: Chicken Shawarma and Kafka Lamb Kebab Naya Bowls! Why: Simply delicious bowls packed with flavor! This is one of my go-to spots for lunch in Midtown because the bowls are filling and fresh. My bowls come with hummus and yogurt & cucumber, which go great with the pita. The meat is plentiful over a bed of rice and veggies. Notes: During COVID they have kept the place very clean and the workers all wear safety gear. I'm grateful they are still open during COVID and hope they have long lines again like they did before the pandemic. I also appreciate that the workers are friendly with a sense of urgency.

I really like NAYA. I used to work nearby, and there was always a very long wait at lunchtime for it. At work, we started ordering online, which is definitely what you want to do if you're craving NAYA on a weekday at lunch. I felt that the prices were fairly reasonable, and the food was pretty good. Staff here is efficient and competent. Overall, a decent experience with pretty good food! Would recommend, especially for the Midtown working folks.

If you don't expect too much, you'll be satisfied. We tried to order a delivery but it never arrived. I called the following day and they told me that none of the delivery people wanted to take the order (only 4 blocks) because a tip was not included in the order. I explained that I tip cash when the delivery person arrives with the food.

I visit Naya usually once a week for lunch, but today I nearly swallowed a small BLADE that was imbedded within my salad. That is ABSOLUTELY UNACCEPTABLE. Had I not been paying attention or it be in the hummus, I easily could have been seriously injured.. I returned it back to the manager who was empathetic, but Naya needs to clean up their act. I hope this doesn't ever happen to someone else.. See picture for BLADE!

Got food poisoning! I ordered take out from this location and both my husband and I got food poisoning from their food! Wont order from them again, stay away!

If you love CAVA, you'll love NAYA. So savory, so good. A whole bunch of stuff in my NAYA bowl-- rice, lettuce, chicken shawarma, and a whole lot of toppings. Yum!

I always order my food out or over a delivery service. My order is not only delicious and the portions are great but my order is always correct and handled with care. Best grape leaves I've ever had and the Tabouli salad one I've ever had!!!! The falafel was overcooked and cold which was disappointing but everything else was fantastic! Love the clean and veggie heavy menu. I keep coming back, I think about the food whisking all my meals could be Naya.

My order was correct and ready early, and the food was delicious. I would highly recommend eating here. Great service.

Walked past Naya earlier this week and decided to pop in the next day for lunch. Ordered a bowl with rice base and beef shawarma, falafel, hummus, romaine, cucumbers, red onion and tahini. Extremely flavorful, well seasoned and a solid portion for the cost considering the location. Will definitely be back to try the chicken shawarma and lamb kebab.

Loved this place- the food was incredible and they got the set up right to service busy Midtown lunchtime. Definitely hit the spot to quell my schwarma hankering.

Pretty good! Came here for middle-eastern dinner the other night. It's one of those fast casual "slop-in-a-bowl places." Very friendly staff and a large amount of toppings. I got the naya bowl with freeka and chicken shawarma. For toppings, I got hummus, garlic whip, feta, spicy green, spicy red, onion-parsley sumac mix, pickled turnips, jalapeno's and olives. (They had quite a few more options, all free.) I think the flavors are on point and if you're in the area, this is a solid choice. For those wanting to compare this to CAVA, I prefer the supergreens, dip options, and topping options at CAVA and would go there over this.

It is good to eat. Meats are fresh. I would like to suggest to add more vegetables.

The serving sizes here are huge!!! I was in NYC for a work trip so naturally during the day my team went to NAYA for lunch. I'm always hesitant with bowl styled meals because they lack authenticity but NAYA proved me wrong! I ordered the chicken shawarma, hummus and was not disappointed to the point where i couldnt finish my bowl. the food feels so fresh and all ingredients are so healthy - truly the perfect lunch spot when in a rush. 10/10 recommend and will be back!

This is a go to spot in midtown for lunch during a typical work weekday. The line here can get very busy during lunch hour now that more people are coming to the office so be ready to wait or try coming earlier or later than noon ish. Now onto their bowls - really good ingredients, lots of variety for toppings (hummus, tabouli, baba ganoush,etc) and meat, and great sauces especially the garlic whipped sauce. You can choose to get a pita with the bowl as well. I have found their bowls to be super filling and usually last me for 2 meals especially if you also get pita.

It's sad to see another great lunch spot getting worse with services and I suspect them going out of business due to this like others. In the past few months, their portion has been decreasing to a ridiculous level. Example: 3 pieces of Broccoli for $4 and their Tabouleh is literally 4 spoons now. And their delivery is at least an hour late. NAYA's food quality is still good but I suspect that will go downhill soon. It's story of many Mediterranean spots in the city. Greed of owners and lack of attention.