NAYA — Restaurant in New York

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...

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...

Gosh their Lebanese inspired food is so fresh and delicious. The grassfed lamb and beef are essential for my patronage bc I'm very selective about the meat I consume. I love their unique pita and Lebanese rice. Honestly, all the food I've had at this location is great. I appreciate that the staff is always masked unlike at another Naya Express I used to go to. This restaurant is also spacious than the other location. I do wish they had more outdoor seating but space is quite limited in NYC. I also appreciate the lovely staff, especially Juan Pablo who is very professional, pleasant and polite. I always experience great stellar service whenever I see him. I love being recognized when I come in, and how he even remembers my name! Having such personalized experience is what makes me stop by this location once a week. Between the lovely staff and delicious food I can see why this chain is so popular. I can't...