I loveee naya! Vermicelli rice is always so good along with the chicken and all the toppings!

If you're going to eat in the Food Court adjacent to the Winter Garden, NAYA's Lebanese customizable bowls are a great option. My reco would be choosing the Kafta Lamb Kebab, as I did, (also containing beef) with its tasty combination of fresh herbs and spices. Given how flavorful it was, I'd order that again! Along with that, I enjoyed my selected seasonal greens and grains, hummus, baba ghannouj, toum garlic whip, pickled turnips, Lebanese pickles, cucumbers, olives, feta, sumac onions, and lemon tahini dressing. The bowl also came with a small pita bread. The meal definitely was better than something from The Halal Guys, albeit pricier. The Food Court's seating area has a great view of the marina, Hudson River's final mile before New York Bay, and the Jersey City waterfront. All that being said, there are other relatively nearby downtown eating options, e.g., in Chinatown, that may provide more bang for the buck than NAYA.

"Bang for your buck" might not be a phrase uttered often at the Brookfield Place food hall, but you will be saying it when talking about Middle Eastern NAYA! It's a popular option; sometimes the line can be daunting so visiting at a less busy time is the way to go. But the courteous employees are efficient and get you through swiftly. The best part of NAYA is how you can get all the toppings your food-fancying heart desires, from spreads like hummus and baba ghannouj to veggies like sumac onions and Lebanese pickles. They aren't stingy with the meats and grains either. The chicken shawarma is my current favorite, with the bowl costing $14.14, what a steal!

Naya is the chipotle of meditterean food. The falafel was delicious with a crunchy exterior and flavorful inside that isn't overally spiced. The chicken was on the dryer side. The hummus is silky and a nice starter. I really liked the parsley salad that accompanies the meal. Could eat a tub of that. Can't go wrong with Naya.

A great build your own meditation spot that's like an elevated Cava. I enjoyed the beef shawarma bowl and the meat had a very flavor unique taste that I really enjoyed. The rice was also very tender and flavorful and they had quality toppings they didn't skimp on. I got a side of falafel and I really like the slight crunchy texture it had and of course also great flavor. Was a good spot that I didn't have to feel guilty about.

Decent food and decent price. Love the concept and it's good for a quick bite to eat very casual environment. Service was quick and friendly. Would definitely go back.

I can say with incredible confidence that I am NAYA's biggest fan. It has actually never been bad. In fact, it shocks me every time how good it is. Falafel and cauliflower is always exactly what you need it to be and more. All the ingredients are so fresh - in the way that Cava gets kinda soggy and weird, NAYA remains fully in tact and delightful.

Food is very good here if you want middle eastern food. It's one of those chain restaurants where you grab and go. You can pick any sides and mains. They have a variety of mains and I usually pick the brown rice. Unlimited sides which is what's so good about this place. Service is fast and quick! They give you a free naan with your meal. Another good thing about this is they are very generous with their portions. They always fill it to the top! It's a must!

Consistent execution of their food! Trying to stay on the lighter side of options NAYA never fails to hit the flavor meets balanced meal. We have been getting NAYA bowl delivered recently and the quality has not gone down which is surprising as it often does for other chains. Everything tastes so fresh and I make sure to get the pita with the meal. Just perfect to sopping up the final bites of sauce and dip!