This place is the gold standard of Mediterranean food in the Iowa City area--while I tend to prefer…read moreLebanese to similar regional cuisines (this place is Egyptian IIRC), this has been stellar from day one. Excellent service in restaurant or grocery, superbly prepared food (the chicken, folks--try the chicken and the fries), fair prices for good portions--this place deserves to be packed all the time. This is a go-to whenever I need comfort skewers.

We were on our way back home from Trek Fest (Yes, we are geeks) and wanted food. As we are inclined…read moreto do, we looked up several sorts. We settled on middle eastern, and this is where we ended up. We went pretty simple. Lamb Kofta sandwich, hummus and baba ganoush. Wow, everything was spectacular. The sandwich had tahini, onions and peppers on wonderful pita bread. The pita bread alone was worth the stop, we should have brought some home with us (did I mention they have a store there as well?) The hummus was smooth and understated and very good. Slightly different than I expected, but it was a good different. The baba ganoush was amazing. Rich and flavorful. This is now on our list of places to make sure we are passing through in time for a meal (its a big list). This was a wonderful find!

My sons and I were glad to see these folks at the Saturday farmers market. We had a nice snack of…read moresamosas. Staying on vacation with my parents, going out for exotic foods for dining out is not an option lol. The samosas were delish, and I will say the menu is a bit confusing, because it looks like they are $5 each, but you actually do get 2 of them, which is in line with what you would get for a sit down dinner at the restaurant.

This was good food at a good price. There was one person working at the restaurant; so service…read morecan be slow. That is understandable. While the ambience was okay, I did not have an issue with it. It looked like the place just opened up. Helpings were plenty. Would recommend.

Love Oasis. They are a staple of Iowa city for high quality Mediterranean food. Their falafel is…read moredelicious and they never fall short. If you live in Iowa City and haven't been to Oasis Falafel yet, you're seriously missing out. This place has been around for years, and for good reason--it's the kind of spot you keep coming back to because it's just that good. What to Order The falafel pita: Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and packed with fresh ingredients. It's my go-to, and I always get the full pita (worth it for the leftovers). The hummus: Easily the best hummus I've ever had. Smooth, flavorful, and ridiculously addicting. The fact that I can buy it at local grocery stores is dangerous in the best way. The hot sauce: If you like a little kick, this will take everything up a notch. A must-try! Things to Know Before You Go Seating is limited, so if you're coming with a group, it's better for takeout. Parking can be tricky--street parking only, but totally worth it. Order ahead if you're in a hurry--they can get busy during peak hours! Their grocery store hummus is a lifesaver--stock up when you can. There's something about Oasis that just makes you happy. The food is fresh, the flavors are incredible, and every visit feels like a little win. Whether you're a longtime fan or trying it for the first time, you're in for something special. Can't wait to come back!

Food tastes good but the portion was smaller than expected and not what I thought I was getting for…read morethe price. This could probably be fixed by showing the bowl sizes when you're ordering. Workers were nice! The look and feel weren't anything to write home about, but that's alright!

Good food, Decent ambiance, service wasn't good though. The waiter looked offended when we asked…read morehim if my friends chicken tacos had mayo (wasn't stated on menu) because he can't have egg and looked pretty upset while we were there.

Best takeout spot in Marion. Good prices, lots of choices, always nice people too. I know the…read morebuilding ain't the prettiest, but sometimes that's how you know the food is awesome.

So yum, great great service--waiters were super friendly and kind and personable. wonderful…read moreatmosphere, very beautiful, love the people, love the place. Who knew Iowa could get this good!

They've really gone downhill. No more lunch buffet. I tried their lunch special lately. MY homemade…read moreChicken Tiki Masala made with Aldis simmering sauce, graham masala, sautéd onions and bell peppers is way better. Their butter chicken saved the meal. They dont serve Raita with the meal but you can pay to get some. You can only get plain Nana bread with the special. A little garlic oil brushing wouldn't cost them much more but would greatly improve the meal. Unfortunately, I think they just dont value returning customers, because it wouldn't take a lot to improve the meal offered..

Second time having take-out from here and it has been awesome! Prompt & friendly service at the…read moredesk. They always willing to accommodate my husband's exceedingly spicy hot requests, lol (he will not eat Chinese much for this reason so it's great to finally find a place)! The food is always good and plentiful! We are definitely repeat customers!

The food was sooooo good! The service was excellent! They were so nice and we got our food fairly…read morequickly. Super clean this is going to be a regular spot for us!! I'm trying everything on the menu!!!

Very nice non staple mall food. Actually really reasonable portions for the price. Would recommend…read moreif you like Schwarma, don't let the "mall food" status throw you off.

So excited to see that there's falafel in the food court! Nice and crispy, but make sure you say no…read morepickles if you don't like them. The tzatziki sauce is very good, that stood out to me. Service was very quick too. I highly recommend if you're eating at the mall.

Jackpot! What a great find. Running into town for a concert…read moreand wanted something quick not near the venue. Only a couple cars in the parking lot on a Tuesday evening but the waitress behind the counter was all smiles. We told her it was our first time and she recommend the burger for the first time over everything else. All the toppings on the list are included and free. I actually was so excited about this. I told her more of what I didn't want to make the list shorter. I got the 1/4 ,patty, all the toppings minus raw onion. Picked my sauces. There was a fry big enough to share with the hubby and he got the Fiend size burger. They have Coca-Cola in glass bottles which was fantastic. The food came out fast and tasted amazing. Nailed it for the burger department. If we lived closer we would be here again and again. Yelp app also had a free scoop of ice cream for them. I think we were the first to see it . Lol

Listen- do you want to know a secret- do you PROMISE TO TELL OTHERS? Yes i said do you promise to…read moretell? The reason BurgerFiend burgers are better than your average burger joint is they fresh grind and make their own Pattie's. My second tome here I ordered the Fiend Burger with just lettuce tomato and Ketchup so I would be getting a pure taste of the burger. This burger reminds me of what my dad would have thrown on the grill - minus the lighter fluid flavors. I also ordered an order of onion rings pictured here and again not sure if they are made here or brought in frozen but they are wonderfully flavorful and the fact that they tasted handmade (if they ate frozen) speaks to quality of product. I received great service and was impressed to see the owner interacting with some of what I could tell were regular patrons. Living nearby, I might just become one myself. I really enjoyed chatting up the staff and finding out what is on deck for new flavors and food. If you like a hood local place check out BurgerFiend.

I love the food, it's really an authentic restaurant you can taste it, services was okay!read more

Pros: Omg... this place is amazing! The food is great, and the receptionist (or whatever it's…read morecalled at a restauran) is super nice! I usually get the tandoori chicken and baba ganouche and it is amazing!! Also pretty cheap Cons: The only bad thing is that the cups for the soda fountain usually have soap left in them. 9/10

Best meat and services ever. The owner treat people wuth…read morerespect and worm welcoming and all the staff are amazing and clean very organized and helpful. All staff are wearing gloves when serving the meat to the consumer. Thank you may Allah give you more

Bad customer service and unwelcoming. Prices are way overpriced compared to other stores on similar…read moreproducts. Be careful shopping there.