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

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!

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!

Nice little Indian grocery store with a good selection of organic items. Friendly service.read more

Delicious Indian food. The store is inside a grocery store. But it does have several tables to eat…read moreinside. Most people seem to order takeout.

The aisles of Namaste Plaza are mostly filled with hard-to-find-in-regular-grocery-stores Indian…read moreproducts, and peppered with grocery items from other Asian countries as well. There's a small, well stocked produced section, a freezer section full of practical ingredients for Indian cooking as well as some interesting prepared food, and in front a refrigerator case bearing a handwritten sign with the delivery days for halal goat and lamb neighbors a folding table laden with unlabeled baked goods. I was able to find the exact brand of powdered curry I was looking for in no time and, on a whim, picked up a package of frozen samosas that turned out to be amazing. The clerk couldn't be nicer. The location, next door to my favorite restaurant, means that I'll come back over and over. Namaste Plaza is a great place to shop if you're interested in Indian cooking.

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.

TIP: Get the Samosas for an appetizer. SO GOOD!…read more We love to visits to Taste of India. It is a regular request for my wife's birthday meals, etc. Our last visit ahead of Christmas was great. The staff were so attentive and pleasant. We must have encountered four different workers who each seemed free to be themselves and brought great interaction to the table. We haven't been able to come back in a while and we were so stoked that it seemed even better than usual. The food was it's usual best. We love getting a Naan Basket and sharing entrees like the Butter Chicken and Kadai Chicken. Be aware that they are pretty accurate with their spice levels. You may want to start at Mild, just to get acquainted!

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..

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.

Food was fresh and very good. We tried the hummus (5*), tabbouleh, grape leaves, chicken kabob and…read moredelicious Tikka chicken platter. Great food. Family business.

Salaam, everyone!…read more Mention anything Middle Eastern and my friend gets excited. She loves her culture and where she comes from so she gets excited to have meals that are close to home for her. We've talked about trying Jenin Village for awhile but life finds a way to keep everyone busy. But we got lucky and our schedules lined up and we dropped in on a chilly Wednesday afternoon. I told her that she may have to explain some of the menu to me. As culturally diverse as Peoria is, there doesn't seem to be nearly as many Middle Eastern restaurants to try as there are Mexican, Italian, and Chinese... so my knowledge of them is iffy at best. We walked in to an empty restaurant (possible missing the lunch rush) and were quickly seated. I had the pleasure of having the sun in my eyes so I fidgeted with the blinds until I could see properly and stop fidgeting in my seat. Ivonne took the time to explain a few of the menu offerings and what things would taste like. She said she would get super mad if I ordered a burger. Thankfully I was fully on-board for trying something new. That new thing was Beef Shawarma. Ivonne got a mixed platter of their meats that was basically a 3-meat kabob meal. She said the offerings were large and I said I was hungry but boy, did it look like a challenge once the food was placed in front of us. The wait was a bit longer than usual for the restaurant but I assume that is from them cooking everything to order. My first few bites were confusing. It being middle eastern food, I was expecting it to have some spice... some kick... some pizzah (is that how you spell that?). This was 180 the other direction. This was sweet. Like, nutmeg sweet. Once my mind wrapped itself around the idea of sweet meat and rice, I was fully on board. The rice was long grain which was new for me to try. I asked Ivonne if I am supposed to mix the rice and beef together and she said it's however you want. So, I alternated bites of them together and them separate. I didn't have a preference on how I ate it cause it was delicious either way. Ivonne let me try her pita bread and dip and that was also confusing at first. The hummus dip made me think of peanut butter due to the texture but after I was halfway through the pita bread, I was starting to appreciate the flavor and texture. We also ordered water with our meals and that came out in bottled water. Not sure if that's normal here but something to note if you are thirsty. They may charge for additional bottles if you are feeling like a camel? The interior was nice, clean yet somewhat sparse. I am used to ethnic restaurants taking pride in their culture and adorning the walls with things that evoke the feeling of their country. Jenin does the complete opposite and keeps it plain. While it would've been nice to see some Middle Eastern stuff hanging up, it doesn't detract from how the food tastes at all. This isn't the first Middle Eastern place I've ate at and it won't be the last. Ivonne told me about all the places in the Peoria area and we are going to try and visit them all starting in 2024, adulting be damned!

Omg delicious! Found at a food truck festival, mmm best Mediterranean chicken ive had in a minuteread more

Clean. Fast. Friendly. Great staff and affordable. You can eat here all by yourself and you could…read morealso bring a family.