Vegan Lunch at the Naf Naf Grill

For those of you lucky enough to have a Naf Naf Grill in your area (we currently have one in Northeast Ohio) you may not be aware of the many vegan options listed right on their menu.

The only problem is (as of writing this blog post) they don’t have this information on their website. I am writing this blog post with hopes of providing you that resource until they do!

What’s a Naf Naf?

If you have no idea what a Naf Naf Grill is- the best I can describe it as is a Middle Eastern Chipotle.

What Are My Vegan Options?

So here’s the run down on your vegan options (so many!). I included a photo of their menu so you can see they put it right up there (but again, not on their website). I also found their associates to be extremely knowledgeable and helped clarify any questions about what was vegan or not (especially when it came to the sauces)

Select Your Base

• Pita (vegan) or Bowl (vegan based on what you put in it)
• Add Hummus, Baba, Romaine, Basmati Rice or Couscous (all vegan!)

I usually get the bowl and have the pita on the side.

Pick Your Protein

• Falafel (vegan and the only obvious choice here)

Top It Off

• Chopped Salad (vegan)
• Purple Cabbage (vegan again)
• Sumac Onions (still vegan)
• Middle Eastern Pickles (all the vegan!)

Extras

• Naf Fries (vegan)
• Lentil Soup (vegan)

As you can see almost the whole menu is vegan which is great news!

Here’s the Rub:

I’d ike to make the disclaimer this isn’t necessarily healthy eating. It’s a “vegan option rundown”. Let’s be honest – Naf Naf is still fast food (super high in fat and sodium).

I think it’s fair to say dining out anywhere is not your healthiest option ever (so much salt in everything).

Staying on a whole foods plant based diet requires being diligent and packing your own healthy lunches and meals.

But life isn’t perfect and when you can spare the indulgence hopefully you will give this vegan friendly establishment a try!