NAYA | Your Destination for an Easy and Healthy Lunch and Dinner

Delicious meal from Naya quick service restaurant, a great healthy food option for Mediterranean diet.

Many fast-food and quick service restaurants offer healthier but basic food options. NAYA is the antithesis to those sad grilled chicken salads. We offer rolls, bowls and salads that will satiate your hunger, bold flavors that satisfy your tastebuds and meals that check off all your healthy lifestyle boxes.

NAYA is a fast casual restaurant that offers healthier options compared to traditional fast food. We believe that easy and convenient service doesn’t need to mean unhealthy or bland.

Sourcing the Best: Fresh Ingredients at NAYA

Good food starts with great ingredients. We source the freshest, high-quality produce and proteins from local suppliers. Our partnerships with suppliers like SIMPLi give you additive-free options like SIMPLi’s Kalamata olives. Fresh vegetables, lean meats and wholesome grains are the staples of our menu, all selected to support your healthy lifestyle.

Naya team members serving salad at Naya's Bryant Park location. In frame is lettuce and other veggie toppings

Why Fresh Ingredients Matter:

Nutrient-Rich: Fresh vegetables and fruits retain more vitamins and minerals compared to processed ones. Harvard Health's article highlights how vegetables support overall health.
Better Taste: Fresh ingredients simply taste better, enhancing the flavor of every meal.
Less Processed: By choosing fresh, we avoid unnecessary additives and preservatives, making our meals healthier.

Our commitment to vibrant flavors and wholesome foods ensures that every bite is as nurturing as it is tasty. Explore our menu for more insight into the variety of protein and topping healthy options for our rolls, bowls and salads.

Healthy Eats: Superfoods and Balanced Recipes at NAYA

Our menu is designed to provide balanced meals rich in proteins, healthy fats and complex carbs. We incorporate superfoods like seasonal grains and chickpeas, which are high in fiber and essential vitamins. NAYA also offers plant-based protein options like chickpeas and lentils, which are high in protein and essential nutrients.

Stack your bowls with nutritious proteins like chicken shawarma, cauliflower or toppings like cabbage slaw and sumac onions. Explore fun low-calorie sides like Tabboulé or try dips like yogurt cucumber.

Delicious Naya restaurant food bowl made up of chicken shawarma, jalapeños, other veggie options and plenty other wholesome meal toppings.

Benefits of Superfoods:

Chickpeas: Packed with protein and fiber, chickpeas are great for digestion and keeping you full longer. Healthline discusses the numerous benefits of chickpeas.
Seasonal Grains: High in fiber and essential vitamins, these grains support heart health and digestion.
Healthy Fats: Ingredients like olive oil provide healthy monounsaturated fats, which are beneficial for heart health. Learn more about the benefits of olive oil from WebMD.

Your Food, Your Way: Good Food for Every Lifestyle

Trying out keto or Mediterranean diets or just looking to make your macros? NAYA is all about customization.

Ingredients like olives, hummus and greens are staples in both our dishes and the Mediterranean diet, promoting a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our mix-and-match unlimited toppings fit right into your diet of choice. NAYA emboldens you to meet your health goals.

NAYA offers a variety of meat options, including traditional proteins like chicken and beef, as well as plant-based alternatives.

Naya chicken salad bowl being served by a team member at the Bryant Park restaurant. A great healthy lunch

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Customization Tips:

For Keto Dieters: Choose chicken shish taouk (marinated grilled chicken breast), leafy greens, high protein toppings like feta cheese and healthy fats like our creamy yogurt cucumber dip.
For Vegetarians: Load up on falafel, hummus and a variety of veggie toppings like onion & parsley sumac, tomatoes and cucumbers. Try gut friendly fermented toppings like Lebanese pickles.
For Gluten-Free Diets: Choose our seasonal grains bowl or a salad. Most of our protein options like beef and chicken shawarma and cauliflower are gluten free. All of NAYA’s toppings are gluten-free, ensuring you have plenty of order options.

You can find NAYA’s ingredient information on NAYA's allergen website page.

Habibi, Eat Your Heart Out!

Care and consideration are a big part of the recipes that inspire us. Our recipes are rooted in traditional Middle Eastern cuisine and the wholesomeness of a family meal. Typical fast food restaurants offer basic menu options like simple salads or grilled chicken. NAYA’s food is characterized by crisp and fun flavors derived from a mix of spices and herbs like sumac, za’atar and cumin.

Unique Middle Eastern Flavors:

Sumac: Adds a tangy lemony flavor.
Za’atar: A blend of herbs that adds a savory depth.
Cumin: Provides a warm, earthy flavor.

Naya restaurant salad and pitas showcasing vegetarian and vegan options for a filling healthy lunch.

Enjoy savory delights like Beef Shawarma or smoky sides like baba ghannouj. Our ingredients are carefully combined to create balanced and flavorful meals, such as a chicken shish taouk (tawook) rice bowl topped with toum (garlic whip) and pickled turnips.

Healthy Ingredients, Healthy Food, Healthy You

Chickpeas, a staple in our hummus and falafel, are packed with protein and fiber, promoting digestive health and keeping you full longer. Extra virgin olive oil, rich in heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, offers anti-inflammatory benefits. Our menu is also filled with vegetables that provide essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, contributing to your overall wellness.

Key Ingredients and Their Benefits:

Chickpeas: High in protein and fiber, support digestion and satiety.
Olive Oil: Loaded with healthy fats, supports heart health.
Vegetables: Packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, boost overall health.

Benefits of Eating at NAYA:

Nutrient-Rich Choices: Our food options provide a balance of proteins, fats and carbohydrates for you to eat.
Customization: It’s easy to tailor your meal to your dietary needs and preferences with our unlimited toppings.
Healthy Fats: Use of extra virgin olive oil and other healthy fats promotes heart health.

Live Vibrantly with NAYA

Person writing that Naya is the best on side walk outside of Naya upper west side restaurant

Our philosophy centers around empowering you to live a more vibrant, healthy and wholesome life. Every element is designed to be nutritious, delicious and conscious of your dietary preferences. Find your nearest NAYA and discover how convenience and health can go hand in hand with every meal.