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The grand opening of NAYA in Sea Girt brings a new fast-casual Middle Eastern dining option to the community, featuring a vibrant and customizable menu of Mediterranean-inspired dishes.Sea Girt Today
A new fast-casual Middle Eastern restaurant called NAYA has opened in the Brook 35 shopping plaza in Sea Girt, New Jersey. Similar to Cava, NAYA offers fully customizable bowls, salads, and wraps with a variety of proteins, grains, and 17 different toppings, including falafel, chicken, and braised beef shawarma. The restaurant is also selling appetizers, dips, and sweets.
Why it matters
The opening of NAYA brings a new fast-casual Middle Eastern dining option to the Sea Girt area, providing residents and visitors with a customizable and diverse menu of Mediterranean-inspired dishes. As the popularity of fast-casual restaurants continues to grow, the addition of NAYA aligns with consumer demand for convenient, healthy, and flavorful meal options.
The details
NAYA officially opened its doors on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 in the Brook 35 shopping plaza in Sea Girt. The restaurant is offering a grand opening celebration with free bowls, buy-one-get-one-free offers, discounts, and NAYA merchandise for guests who visit the new location.
NAYA opened on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
The players
NAYA
A new fast-casual Middle Eastern restaurant that offers customizable bowls, salads, and wraps with a variety of proteins and toppings, including falafel, chicken, and beef shawarma.
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The takeaway
The opening of NAYA in Sea Girt provides residents and visitors with a new fast-casual dining option that caters to the growing demand for convenient, healthy, and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired cuisine.

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