Naya expands on Long Island: Oceanside Plaza now open

The headline details

• Where: Naya, 3199 Long Beach Rd., Oceanside Plaza, Oceanside

• Size: 2,200 sq. ft. quick-service restaurant

• Ribbon-cutting: Thursday, Sept. 25 at 10:15 a.m.

• Grand-opening deal: $5 bowls & rolls on Sept. 25 + 20% of proceeds to Island Harvest

• Family Day: Saturday, Sept. 27 — kids eat free, plus games, giveaways, face painting, tasting station, and more

• What’s next: Long Island expansion continues in 2025 with Holbrook (2,300 sq. ft., Shops at SunVet) and New Hyde Park (3,000 sq. ft., 1624 Marcus Ave.)

Why this matters for Oceanside (and nearby home values)

A destination quick-service brand adds daily foot traffic to Oceanside Plaza, which tends to:

• Boost lunchtime and early-evening activity—good news for neighboring retailers.

• Make the area more attractive to buyers who want walkable dining without driving to Rockville Centre or Long Beach.

• Signal confidence from regional operators: this is Naya’s first non-mall Long Island spot after Roosevelt Field, a strong vote for the local trade area.

What to order (and why locals love it)

Naya is known for build-your-own rolls, bowls, and salads—pick a base (rice, quinoa, or greens), then proteins like chicken or beef shawarma, chicken or lamb kabobs, falafel, or cauliflower, and finish with unlimited toppings (think hummus, baba ghanouj, cucumber yogurt, tomatoes, feta, olives, tahini and more).
There are also hot & cold mezze—kibbe, fatayer, sambousik—and desserts like baklava and namoura. Fast, fresh, and family-friendly checks all the boxes for busy South Shore households.

A quick look at the expansion map

• Oceanside (now open week of Sept. 25): 2,200 sq. ft. at Oceanside Plaza.

• Holbrook (2025): 2,300 sq. ft. at Shops at SunVet—a growing retail hub off Sunrise Hwy.

• New Hyde Park (2025): 3,000 sq. ft. at 1624 Marcus Ave., former Dos Toros space—strong daytime population and easy Northern State/LIE access.

Leasing notes (for the retail-curious)

Representation on the Oceanside, Holbrook, and New Hyde Park leases came via RIPCO Real Estate (John Genovese and Doug Weinstein) for the tenant. Landlords were self-represented (Basser Kaufman in Oceanside, Regency Centers in Holbrook, Kite Realty in New Hyde Park). The team signals “more deals in the works,” and is scouting additional Long Island sites—keep an eye on dense commuter corridors and neighborhood centers with strong school districts.

If you’re house-hunting nearby

Proximity to grab-and-go dining is a subtle but real lifestyle upgrade—especially for commuters using Long Beach Rd., Sunrise Hwy., and the Oceanside LIRR. Expect this corner to keep gaining convenience tenants, which typically supports neighborhood desirability without the late-night bar scene.

FAQ: Naya Oceanside, Long Island

When is the ribbon-cutting?
Thursday, Sept. 25 at 10:15 a.m.

What are the grand-opening specials?
On Sept. 25, enjoy $5 bowls and rolls, with 20% of the day’s proceeds donated to Island Harvest.

Is there a family event?
Yes—Family Day is Saturday, Sept. 27 with kids eat free, plus games, giveaways, face painting, a tasting station, and more (and yes, more $5 bowls and rolls).

Where exactly is it?
Oceanside Plaza, 3199 Long Beach Road, Oceanside.

Is this Naya’s only Long Island location?
It’s the second. The first opened in the Dining District at Roosevelt Field (Garden City). Oceanside is the first non-mall Long Island location.

What’s on the menu?
Build-your-own bowls, rolls, and salads with proteins like shawarma, kabobs, falafel, and cauliflower, plus mezze and Middle Eastern desserts.

What other Long Island locations are planned?
Holbrook (Shops at SunVet, 2025) and New Hyde Park (1624 Marcus Ave., 2025).

Does Naya have many locations regionally?
According to the company, there are 38 locations across NY, MA, PA, NJ, and CT.

Is parking easy at Oceanside Plaza?
Yes—surface lot parking typical of neighborhood shopping centers.

 

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