NAYA
Jersey City, NJ · Middle Eastern restaurant
- Address
- NAYA, 15 Exchange Pl, Jersey City, NJ 07302
- Phone
- (609) 225-4182
- Website
- www.eatnaya.com/location/exchange-place-naya
- Status
- Closed · Opens 10:30 AM
NAYA is a restaurant located in Jersey City, NJ. It is one of 1,044 restaurants listed in Jersey City. Its 4.1-star rating is slightly below the Jersey City city average of 4.3 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.
About NAYA
Fast, Fresh, Flavorful! Build Your Own Middle Eastern Bowls, Rolls & Salads at NAYA Exchange Place. Authentic Flavors Await.
Hours
| Saturday | 10 AM–9 PM |
Customer Reviews
Went in for a quick takeaway but ended up really impressed. From the moment you enter, the place is spotless and well-organized. The menu is clear, there’s a great variety, plenty of seating, and the staff is very polite. Loved the overall experience—definitely a must-try. 200 times better than the nearby Chipotle.
I’d been wanting to try Naya for quite some time and finally got the chance just before closing, around 8:45 PM. We ordered two bowls and decided to try the seasonal rice. For protein, we went with both chicken options - the chicken shawarma and chicken kebab - and added all the available toppings. One great thing is that there’s no limit on toppings. The chicken shawarma was good, but the chicken kebab was disappointing. The pieces were very large, not cooked well and not so well flavored too, so I wouldn’t recommend it. Overall, the bowls were filling and flavorful, and they did satisfy our taste buds. Another good protein option worth trying is the roasted cauliflower. Since it was late, the staff discouraged dining in. However, we had to, as we were with a toddler who couldn’t wait u
I am currently visiting from Los Angeles and NAYA Exchange Place has been my favorite spot for the past 4 months. The food here is consistently delicious; always fresh, authentically flavorful, and the gold standard for Lebanese fare in the fast food chain. (Sometimes, the rice is al-dente and the chicken is not as moist as other times, but delicious regardless) While the menu is excellent, it is the exceptional service that truly sets this location apart. The team is consistently efficient and welcoming ensuring every visit is a seamless pleasure. Very special shoutout to the hardworking ladies behind the counter, particularly, Fatima, Monique, Nareda, and Samaya, who lead with such kindness, ensuring every customer leaves satisfied. Keep up the good job and make us (the Lebanese) proud
Monique at Naya is amazing! She made me cauliflower even though they were almost closing, and that made my meal top tier. I come here often and the staff is always great, but Monique stands out. She’s welcoming, takes your order with a smile, and somehow my meal always tastes better when she’s working. Places like Cava usually won’t make more food once it’s out, but Monique and the Naya staff will go the extra mile for you. Shoutout to Monique for going above and beyond — give her a raise, she deserves it! 🙌
The food here is INCREDIBLE!!! Also, most authentic Labneh I’ve had outside of Lebanon. Writing this review because Monique was beyond helpful— she went above and beyond to help us while our order (that we ordered online) was prepared over the phone. Can’t speak highly enough about Naya!!
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