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Modern counter-service Lebanese spot with appetizers & build-your-own rolls, bowls & salads.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 15 Exchange Pl, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Phone: (609) 225-4182
Website: https://www.eatnaya.com/location/exchange-place-naya/
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Reviews
Poorva Bhatnagar
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.
… moreNikhil
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 until we got home to eat. Right at 9:00 PM, a staff member stood beside our table to prompt us to leave. While the timing was understandable, the approach felt a bit rude.
… moreThe 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 until we got home to eat. Right at 9:00 PM, a staff member stood beside our table to prompt us to leave. While the timing was understandable, the approach felt a bit rude.
Mireille Mirella
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. We appreciate you all xoxo
… moreThe 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. We appreciate you all xoxo
Alex Carlos
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!
… morePlaces 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!
Tj Stanton
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!!
… moreJody Malave
Absolutely delicious food!! The kibbeh, so tasty! Their bowls are fresh and flavorful. I had ordered via delivery and NAYA did not come to disappoint! Thank you to server Fatima for preparing everything so great and everything down to the pita bread was exceptionally delicious! Shukran!
… moreAnju and Ryan Gheevarghese
Moe was the best thing about my day. She was honestly such a sweetheart, great service, great attitude. I’d go back out of my way to go back to this location for her service. Loved the food as always. Fresh, healthy and great portion size
… moreSanchit Kamath
Visiting here as a part of Yelp Elite event, the newly opened restaurant in downtown Jersey city didn’t disappoint. The restaurant has a great location by the river front and one can enjoy the meal.
The staff is really friendly and the restaurant has a good ambiance too! The ingredients used at this chain are fresh and as staff mentioned they get in fresh ingredients everyday and throw out the leftovers at night. One thing that I liked about them is that the restaurant is undergoing procedures with the Jersey city council to donate the leftovers to the homeless, I hope the process is quickly done so that the needy are fed well!
Coming over to the food, I ordered a bowl where I went for half white and half brown rice. The rice was more on the crunchy side and I think they can do better in terms of cooking the rice and as protein, I went ahead with chicken shawarma and chicken kebab. The shawarma was well seasoned and tasty but the kebab can be better as the chicken felt a bit dry. I also had one falafel, the crust was crispy while the fillings were really soft. This is probably one of the better falafels I have ever had. It was also accompanied by tomatoes, cucumber and onions which were thinly sliced/diced. The bowl had tzatziki sauce and hummus on the side and topped with tahini sauce. Pita bread on the side was soft as well!
For the appetizers, the restaurant messed up the order a bit as instead of sambusik, they ended up giving me kibbe which is a fried dumpling with minced beef along with pumpkin kibbe. Both of them were good though but wish the pumpkin one had less spinach in it as it felt more of a spinach kibbe than pumpkin.
I had semolina cake for dessert, the cake was really good as I could feel the taste of clarified butter, coconut, almonds. Luckily, it’s not as sweet as I expected.
Overall a great experience, providing a good competition to fellow Mediterranean chain called Cava, especially in terms of providing appetizers. I would love to visit them again.
… moreThe staff is really friendly and the restaurant has a good ambiance too! The ingredients used at this chain are fresh and as staff mentioned they get in fresh ingredients everyday and throw out the leftovers at night. One thing that I liked about them is that the restaurant is undergoing procedures with the Jersey city council to donate the leftovers to the homeless, I hope the process is quickly done so that the needy are fed well!
Coming over to the food, I ordered a bowl where I went for half white and half brown rice. The rice was more on the crunchy side and I think they can do better in terms of cooking the rice and as protein, I went ahead with chicken shawarma and chicken kebab. The shawarma was well seasoned and tasty but the kebab can be better as the chicken felt a bit dry. I also had one falafel, the crust was crispy while the fillings were really soft. This is probably one of the better falafels I have ever had. It was also accompanied by tomatoes, cucumber and onions which were thinly sliced/diced. The bowl had tzatziki sauce and hummus on the side and topped with tahini sauce. Pita bread on the side was soft as well!
For the appetizers, the restaurant messed up the order a bit as instead of sambusik, they ended up giving me kibbe which is a fried dumpling with minced beef along with pumpkin kibbe. Both of them were good though but wish the pumpkin one had less spinach in it as it felt more of a spinach kibbe than pumpkin.
I had semolina cake for dessert, the cake was really good as I could feel the taste of clarified butter, coconut, almonds. Luckily, it’s not as sweet as I expected.
Overall a great experience, providing a good competition to fellow Mediterranean chain called Cava, especially in terms of providing appetizers. I would love to visit them again.
Joshua Seabra
I’ve been to the Jersey City NAYA location multiple times, and Monique is the best. She and the entire team were fantastic—even with a high volume of orders and a lot of pressure, they stayed positive, professional, and welcoming. Monique always keeps a smile on her face and makes sure everything is done right. The teamwork and great attitude truly stand out. Thank you all!
… moreKhyati Madan
Tried this falafel spot recently and it was such a solid find. I got the falafel wrap and it was genuinely comforting, with freshness in every bite – everything tasted clean and well put together, and the ingredients definitely seemed fresh.
Overall, I’d definitely go again. Also, if you download their app, you get a $3 discount, which is a nice bonus.
… moreOverall, I’d definitely go again. Also, if you download their app, you get a $3 discount, which is a nice bonus.