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    Cafe Saffron

    4.5 (43 reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    Chicken Shish Combo, came with a small salad that isn't pictured.
    Sara L.

    Little hole-in-the-wall mom and pop type restaurants are always my favorite little gems to find. Cafe Saffron is probably my favorite of those types of places in Norman. It's super small and kind of cluttered feeling due to the size. Their kabobs are always amazingly seasoned and you get large portions. We usually get it to go but we actually sat down to eat in the store today. The owner was nice. We chuckled to ourselves as you could hear the older couple who runs it bickering in the back. When I want great kebabs or shawarma, this is one of the best spots to get it.

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    Hamit D.

    Best place in the whole Oklahoma state! Mom and pop are great at making food! It's a small place but with a full blast of flavors! The service is great

    #5. Shish kabob kubide
    Archie L.

    This small restaurant is right across from campus. The food was fresh and hot. The spices and flavor were spot on! The baklava was delicious and sweet. Give yourself a treat and try this place!

    Pita bread saffron rice and lamb shank
    Joan C.

    If you don't like really spicy food let them know before hand because the normal is a little spicy. The yogurt sauce does help cool it off. The lamb shank is good and well cooked.. only one guy at the shop taking orders and preparing the food but he is very friendly. 2 portion is alot so maybe enough for 2

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    Jay R.

    Had the chicken shawarma plate. It was OK. Eating in is not recommended. Foam plates, plastic utensils and no AC. The place may be fine for ordering out. The chicken had some flavor but the tzatziki sauce did not.

    Beef Shawarma plate

    Small shop that gives off mom & pop vibes. Super delicious and super yummy. For sure a place you have to check out when in Norman.

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    10 years ago

    Wonderful, little spot that always serves fresh and amazing dishes. Never have I had a bad experience. I recommend the kubideh.

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    BiBi Mediterranean Restaurant - Gyro salad with beef...delicious!

    BiBi Mediterranean Restaurant

    4.0(79 reviews)
    19.0 mi
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    I'll start this off with the food is outstanding. Walking in it's a little odd because it's like…read moreyou're having dinner in the Apple Store. Very stark lighting, virtually no atmosphere. That said, the food, which I would describe as more middle eastern than Mediterranean (despite serving a kind of deconstructed gyro) is great. It doesn't come out fast because, based on my ability to see into the back to a pretty rudimentary kitchen, it appears that Bibi is a very sweet grandmother that knows how to cook like nobody's business, and she does it all on her own. It also appears that her husband is the sole member of the wait staff. And that's all fine because, unfortunately, it wasn't busy. But they are in desperate need of a kitchen makeover episode on the Food Network. Would I go again for the food, absolutely. Very traditional baklava as well.

    Hate to change my review and I've been coming here every month when I'm in OKC but I won't be back…read moreafter today. First and foremost all the tables were dirty and I never saw them get cleaned once even as people left. The owner watched me trying to wipe stuck food off a table and I thought he would bring a wet towel or something but nope. I could get over this but when I went to pay, and I didn't catch it u til after I left but I ordered the lunch special which clearly says $10.99 on the window but he charged me $12.99 for it. I also tipped $2 on top of that. I wished I had caught the overcharge at the time but I just won't come back now.

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    Basil Mediterranean Cafe - Spicy Chicken Gyros Wraps

    Basil Mediterranean Cafe

    4.3(377 reviews)
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    I typically don't write five star reviews for places I haven't set foot in, but I had to go the…read moreextra star just because of the attention to detail that this restaurant supplied. I do however definitely know, that I will actually make an in-person visit when able. This was ordered from GrubHub. I can only really speak on my order, I don't know how the other food is, but I'll tell you I'm definitely going to find out. They packaged my meat separate from my salad, so I didn't have limp wilted lettuce. Another key to detail! I ordered a spicy gyro salad. I've had Mediterranean all over the country, and I've never had spicy gyro. I don't know what the sauce is they use but it is phenomenal. My salad itself was huge, and they gave me a ridiculous amount of gyro meat! I mean a TON. They also doubled up on the pita bread, even though I'm not a carb eater, I had to go ahead and knock all that out too hahaha. They paid attention to my request for utensils, which was nice. A lot of places don't. They gave me extra of that hot sauce, plenty of Tzatziki sauce, I just wish I would have been able to ask them for extra salad dressing. It's probably enough for the normal bloke, but I like my salad like soup hahaha. I wasn't in love with the salad dressing, but it was good. I wasn't even able to eat everything I ordered. So I have a nice little snack in a couple hours! I know GrubHub gouges you, so my order was a bit expensive, but dining in, you're definitely getting your money's worth, and then some. I can't wait to go in person and actually have a sit-down meal at this place. ***DISCLAIMER*** This pure, uncut, honest review is federally protected under Federal Law by way of Bill #EO14149. Removal or alteration of this review by Yelp and/or their affiliates without Expressed consent by it's author is strictly prohibited by FEDERAL law. VIolators will be prosecuted, and litigation imminent.

    Basil is a must go to place in Uptown! The food is to die for! Always fresh products and great…read moreservice! Their lunch specials are great and the prices are great too! You can't go wrong! Great place to go with coworkers, friends and family!

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