Tried this chain for the first time because it seemed popular and convenient. Ordered 2 sauces for a bowl. Received no sauces for the bowl. Food is bland. Will be sticking to halal carts. 2/10.
Quetzalli Garza
Service and food where exceptional, but for me any place that offers drinks and food should also provide with bathrooms
Jay Horowitz
The food is very good. I guess I'll keep coming back until they get my order right...
Dalal T. alFouzan
Fresh, flavorful Mediterranean food with tender kofta, perfectly seasoned rice, and creamy baba ghanouj. Quick service and a great spot for a satisfying lunch or dinner
M Villa
Great place to stop for a healthy and quick meal. I had a salad bowl with chicken kebab. Got a scoop of hummus and a scoop of baba ganoush on top, both complementary, and it came with the most pillowy pita ever.
Jacob Hutchins
Good food, portions keep getting smaller with less meat and more lettuce.
Rodrigo Moura
Nice place in NYC to pick a salad and health food. Good service and atmosphere as well.
Paul Wilson
One of the best bowls to get in New York. Wish they kept the original orange/red sauce recipe, changed in February 2025…
Mark Nowell
First time trying this Lebanese food chain and it exceeds my expectations!
Location: It is located along Madison Avenue behind St. Patricks cathedral. There are few seatings inside.
Service: it is a step by step process. Not that much interaction cause you just have to tell them which choices you want.
Food: I got the Naya Bowl. And it was the best. It is a step by step process so here is what I got.
STEP 1: you can choose naya roll, naya bowl or naya salad. I chose the bowl cause it has rice with vermicelli.
STEP 2: choose 2 meats. I chose beef shawarma which is super tender and flavorful. The second meat was kafta lamb kebab, it was 2 pieces but it was delicious, very moist inside its like a small patty burger.
Unbelievable, I found a strip of metal in my bowl! This store should be shut down. If I had swallowed this I would probably be in the hospital. The good news is I nearly cracked a tooth in half and avoided a potentially fatal incident
Mei Zhang
Food is consistently good. Can't say that much about the folks behind the counter though, they seem miserable most days, but fortunately doesn't affect the food. Place is small but there's some seating. During the weekdays, line can go out the door every day but it moves along well. I get the wrap with chicken shawarma, my colleague gets it with falafel. I always ask for extra of the sauce to go too.
tamara balazsovits
I recently visited Naya to pick up lunch for my team, and it was an amazing experience! Everyone loved what they ordered, and it’s no surprise given the quality and variety this place offers.
I had the Naya Bowl with Kafta Lamb Kebab, and it was absolutely delicious. The base of vermicelli rice paired perfectly with the seasoned lamb kebabs, which were tender, flavorful, and spiced just right. I especially appreciated the unlimited fresh toppings—there are so many great options to customize your bowl exactly how you want it!
I also grabbed a few sides, including the Little Tabboule and Labne with White Pita. The tabboule was fresh and vibrant, with the perfect balance of parsley, mint, bulgur, and a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing. The labne was creamy and rich, making it the perfect dip for the freshly baked, soft white pita. The service was another standout- they were friendly, attentive, and made the entire experience seamless and pleasant.
Naya does an excellent job of staying true to its mission of providing authentic, fresh, and nutritious Middle Eastern meals. You can really taste the quality and care in every bite. Highly recommend this spot for a quick, satisfying, and healthy meal!
Looking forward to my next visit. Thank you, Naya! ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sylvia Vandertulip
Very good middle eastern food at reasonable prices
Tried this chain for the first time because it seemed popular and convenient. Ordered 2 sauces for a bowl. Received no sauces for the bowl. Food is bland. Will be sticking to halal carts. 2/10.
Service and food where exceptional, but for me any place that offers drinks and food should also provide with bathrooms
The food is very good. I guess I'll keep coming back until they get my order right...
Fresh, flavorful Mediterranean food with tender kofta, perfectly seasoned rice, and creamy baba ghanouj. Quick service and a great spot for a satisfying lunch or dinner
Great place to stop for a healthy and quick meal. I had a salad bowl with chicken kebab. Got a scoop of hummus and a scoop of baba ganoush on top, both complementary, and it came with the most pillowy pita ever.
Good food, portions keep getting smaller with less meat and more lettuce.
Nice place in NYC to pick a salad and health food. Good service and atmosphere as well.
One of the best bowls to get in New York. Wish they kept the original orange/red sauce recipe, changed in February 2025…
First time trying this Lebanese food chain and it exceeds my expectations!
Location: It is located along Madison Avenue behind St. Patricks cathedral. There are few seatings inside.
Service: it is a step by step process. Not that much interaction cause you just have to tell them which choices you want.
Food: I got the Naya Bowl. And it was the best. It is a step by step process so here is what I got.
STEP 1: you can choose naya roll, naya bowl or naya salad. I chose the bowl cause it has rice with vermicelli.
STEP 2: choose 2 meats. I chose beef shawarma which is super tender and flavorful. The second meat was kafta lamb kebab, it was 2 pieces but it was delicious, very moist inside its like a small patty burger.
STEP 3: choose toppings. I chose hummus, tahini, cabbage, tomatoes, onions, cucumber, feta cheese, chopped romaine.
I got also pistachio baklava and their warm feta bread on the side. This is a must!
Price rating: 7/10 price range. It was not bad, I paid $19 for naya bowl, baklava and bread.
I will definitely come back here to try the other choices.
Very few seating options and place to stand and eat if all tables are taken. Always out of few things.
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No dine-in in the location I went.
Unbelievable, I found a strip of metal in my bowl! This store should be shut down. If I had swallowed this I would probably be in the hospital. The good news is I nearly cracked a tooth in half and avoided a potentially fatal incident
Food is consistently good. Can't say that much about the folks behind the counter though, they seem miserable most days, but fortunately doesn't affect the food. Place is small but there's some seating. During the weekdays, line can go out the door every day but it moves along well. I get the wrap with chicken shawarma, my colleague gets it with falafel. I always ask for extra of the sauce to go too.
I recently visited Naya to pick up lunch for my team, and it was an amazing experience! Everyone loved what they ordered, and it’s no surprise given the quality and variety this place offers.
I had the Naya Bowl with Kafta Lamb Kebab, and it was absolutely delicious. The base of vermicelli rice paired perfectly with the seasoned lamb kebabs, which were tender, flavorful, and spiced just right. I especially appreciated the unlimited fresh toppings—there are so many great options to customize your bowl exactly how you want it!
I also grabbed a few sides, including the Little Tabboule and Labne with White Pita. The tabboule was fresh and vibrant, with the perfect balance of parsley, mint, bulgur, and a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing. The labne was creamy and rich, making it the perfect dip for the freshly baked, soft white pita.
The service was another standout- they were friendly, attentive, and made the entire experience seamless and pleasant.
Naya does an excellent job of staying true to its mission of providing authentic, fresh, and nutritious Middle Eastern meals. You can really taste the quality and care in every bite. Highly recommend this spot for a quick, satisfying, and healthy meal!
Looking forward to my next visit. Thank you, Naya! ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very good middle eastern food at reasonable prices
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Shawarma, Falafel Bowl
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