The food was bad and stale. It tasted like mold. The employees were friendly but the food wasn't good at all and there were few options.

Falafel was not made of chickpeas and was so salty that burned my mouth. Hummus extremely salty as well Tell the cook to go easy on the salt. Not coming back. read more

I've been having John Massad's Chicken Shawarmas for more than 30 years. Always Perfect Shawarma, always consistent, always the best

Excellent food. Quality care by the staff. The Mall coses at 8, so keep an eye on the clock.

We just stopped at the restaurant on Stadium, and our food was fantastic! We are Mediterranean lovers but weren't sure what we would find as it seemed more about speed than quality. Absolutely NOT the case! The brie salad was simple yet the flavors complex. Same complexity in the kabob. We wish we lived in Mankato as we would make this a regular stop. read more

The first time I ever came here I was 14 or so and my sister and I took my Grandma out to lunch, her choice! I was very surprised that my grandma, who always seemed so prim and propper, wanted food court mall food - insert gasp! Well, after ordering the chicken schwarma I soon realized why! This thing is amazing. The meat is tender the pita is fresh. All I can picture is Grandma with the sauce dripping down her arm and not even caring - you know its good when Grandma lets her guard down and gets all messy eating food court food in the River Hills mall! read more

For mall food, I was really impressed. I think it's funny that half of the time I ate out in Mankato it was at a Massad's restaurant, but to be honest I wasn't exactly bowled over by my options at the mall. My husband didn't get a chance to go to Olives with me for lunch earlier in the trip, and he really likes Med food so I thought I'd try their mall version and compare the two places. I really liked my order here, I actually ordered from the kids menu but it was more than enough food for me. The chicken here was different then at the restaurant somehow I think. Anyways, we were really happy with our choice to eat here and now that I know it's a local joint I like it even more! read more

Never been disappointed with food purchased at Massads - very untypical mall food court food but it really is outstanding. The chicken schwarma is incredible, I would get the children's size as the adult is too much food for me. The falafel wrap is my current favorite - absolutely top notch and always delicious. I would also like to plug the SOUP - word has it the chef's at Olives, thier other restaurant make the soups and it shows. I'm to the point that no matter what kind of soup is served then I'm asked what can we get for you today, my answer is always "SOUP" Yes I mean it, it is that good. Salad dressings from the ones I've tried all appear home made and are wonderful, highly recommend the parmesan peppercorn. If anyone from Massads ever reads this - can you PLEASE bring back the crab salad? I MISS it :( Service is quick, friendly and great food - what more do you want? read more

Is it odd to go to the mall just to eat at the food court? Not when Massad's is an option. The staff is wonderful and the business is owned by a local family, but the real draw is the food. Their falafel (a vegan-friendly option) is my go-to, but their roasted veggie and hummus wrap is equally delicious. They also have amazing tabouli! Most people that visit Massad's get the chicken schwarma, but don't be afraid to try out some of the other options on the menu. Don't get me wrong, I loved the schwarma in my days as an omni, but I promise that there is much more to Massad's than one sandwich. That being said, the schwarma is still my partner's favorite food. read more

High marks for quick serve mall food. The hummus is very good as was their chicken wrap. No fried heart bombs!

Our intention was to go to the actual restaurant but then it started to snow. Horrible weather and an unwillingness to sit in a hotel room lead us to the local mall. Massad's was surprisingly great for a food court dining experience. Chicken Schwarma, roasted veggie sandwiches, and a falafel wrap made for an excellent dinner. It's not a destination location (probably a 3) but in comparison to the other choices this place is awesome! read more

We stopped here for lunch while in town with family. Hubby had the Schwarma, while I had the falafel, both on pita. The falafel was tasty, as was the Schwarma - it had a nice vinegary sauce. Could have used some onion, but a good sandwich nonetheless. Definitely worth stopping in and trying if you're in or around the mall. read more

This is not shawarma. This is basically disgusting subway sandwich in a cold pita bread. That is it. I am from the Middle East, and this is clearly not a shawarma. If I could give it zero star, I would. Very disappointing and disgusting. read more

I love Massad's! I work in the mall so I eat at the food court a lot, they are the only consistent place there! I get their chicken schwarma a lot but their other sandwiches are really good too! My only complaint is their menu is so good it's hard to choose from they have a location with a drive through by campus too! read more

Very good mall food A sure stop every time we are at mall Schwarma heaven! read more

A great salad in the mall? Yes! Crisp fresh vegetables that are totally worth eating. The tomato tastes like tomato. The yellow nd red peppers were just cut. Mixed greens with character and crunch. Tangy tahini dressing- just enough not too much, and on the side. I added falafel which was pretty good. The pita that came with was ok. But the price is right and the other mall choices cannot compete with the quality and healthfulness. Thumbs way up. read more

Under ten dollars and delicious?! This is absolutely a Turtle approved chicken schwarma! The falafel is really yummy and perfectly moist.

Very unhappy with my choice to go here. Meat was dry, sauce tastes like cheap ceasar dressing (very salty), and they do not allow hummas on their sandwiches... As far from real mediterrian food as you can get read more

Subpar overcooked chicken schwarma that has pickles? WTF? This is not schwarma at all. Better rename it Minnesota Chicken Pita Pocket.

Chicken Schwarma is amazing!! The best mall food in Mankato

Definitely go to the River Hills Mall if you want Masaads. The people on campus are rude and act like it's a serious inconvenience to help you. The people in the mall are nice and helpful. I asked for no pickles or tomatoes at Stadium and there were three of each hidden in the middle of my schwarma. It's like they were doing it to be assholes. read more

Massad's is my go to food destination in Mankato. When I lived here my family got so sick of how many times I'd want to go here. It's the chicken swarma's people. The only probably I've ever had is that sometimes they put way too much sauce on the pita but that's a small price to pay. Not a full authentic Greek restaurant and they definitely don't believe the customer is always right, but it hasn't stopped me from still coming in when I'm back in town. read more

Pleasantly surprised they have another location in Mankato on stadium and monks ave. As well as their location in the River Hills Mall food court. The interior is updated and fresh but i tell you about the food now it's Awesome food I've never been disappointed you can't go wrong with a chicken schwarma they offer it on panini or a wrap they offer different types and Mediterranean sandwiches and salads and pasta salads and a few vegetarian options and have a kids menu. They also have their hummus and schwarma sauce available for purchase which I think is very cool. Can't wait to get back and try something else. read more

Just recently moved to Mankato and I'm a slave to Massad's. Every time I've been there the food has been fresh, colorful, and cheap. They even have beer to drink in house - unheard of for a "fast food" place that boasts a drive-thru. The service is consistent and the place is always very clean. I'd take Massad's over any other chain by MSU campus. read more

Excellent, fresh food! I love all of the sandwiches, wraps and sides. The schwarma panini is my favorite, but the spicy chicken or steak are fantastic too. The hummus is the best I've had. And then have great weekly specials worth trying. read more

I'll pile on and recommend the chicken schwarma as well. Good stuff for mall fare. I'd end up here if I wanted something quick and tasty.

I have been a Massad's customer since 1993 when Meray's restaurant was downtown Mankato. I've been eating chicken schwarma from Massad's for a very long time - 20 years. As the Massad family has diversified its Mankato businesses in the last 10 years, the quality of their signature item - the chicken schwarma from Massad's - has suffered. My last visit to Massad's was just before Christmas in 2013. I ordered two Schwarma's from Massad's in the mall. It was the worst I had ever had without question. The chicken was dry and tasteless and luke warm, and the schwarma sauce tasted as if it were mass-produced. Even the pickles, tomatoes and lettuce tasted sub-par. Gone are the days when Massad's would marinate the rotisserie chicken for days before cooking the chicken on the rotisserie. I remember you used to get big chunks of chicken that were golden brown and a little bit of char on them. You could taste the marinade in every bite of a schwarma. John Massad himself used to cut the chicken off the rotisserie and spoon his fresh-made schwarma sauce on the inside of the pita. You could taste that garlic 'bite' from the schwarma sauce and it was like a taste explosion. No longer. Today, the personal touch that made Massad's my favorite Mankato restaurant is long gone replaced with low-wage workers who have no clue about quality control. Mass production seems to have won out over over closely controlled quality that made the schwarma a local Mankato legend. Coupled with the Massad's diversifying their businesses and I think that has also contributed to the precipitous drop in quality. I haven't seen John Massad in his mall store in years and the lack of quality shows. I have read some of the reviews here on Yelp, but these folks really don't know how far the quality of Massad's food has fallen. I wasn't sure if I should even write a review because I am sure Massad's food is still good for the most part and most people probably don't know the difference, but for someone like me who has been a 20 year customer, the quality has fallen off a lot. On my next visit to Mankato, I am likely to skip Massad's for the first time. Ever. read more

It was the year 1998 i was visiting a friend in college and was waiting for them to get home from work, and i decided to go for a walk around the mall, and i had been getting a little hungry since it was a long drive. I stumbled upon the food court with a merri go round with horses and all, and i believe i was on the way to subway but then something caught my eye, it was a chicken in a pita sandwich. A schwarma to be exact, never heard of it, looks like a gyro, but it was one of the most delicious pieces of food i've ever had! i don't like tomatoes so i had mine without, it was delicious, even the white vinegar mayo ranch sauce. Every time i'm in Mankato gotta make a point to go to the mall for a schwarma!! read more

Chicken schwarmas are to die for!!! Makes eating in a mall food court worth it!

Massad's is the best food I've had in Mankato to date. We stopped at Massad's for lunch on the way to errands in Mankato and enjoyed two chicken schawarma sandwiches with a side of fries. The chicken was flavorful, crispy and perfect. The sauce was tangy, savory and delicious. I'd love to see a thicker flatbread as the pita, but it was delicious food! I wish they would open one in Saint Peter where I live. read more

Even though it is in a food court, I will go to the mall just to get a Chicken Schwarma! Every time I have one they are always really good. If your at the mall and looking for something different than the usual food court stuff, I recommend trying Massads! read more

I've been a loyal customer of Massad's in River Hill's Mall since its inception, however lately I've found myself increasingly unsatisfied with my service. I understand that with the decline in the economy and increasing cost of materials that it might sometimes be necessary to reduce portion sizes or increase selling prices. But please do so within reason. Your schawarmas used to be filled to the brim with chicken, veggies, etc, but in every single one of my recent visits within the past year, there has hardly been anything inside at all, and it has gotten to the point where multiple bites are of the pita shell only. Certain employees are especially stingy with their serving portions. While the quality of your food is impeccable, as always, I refuse to pay $6+ for a meal that wouldn't even satisfy a 5 year old. I hope to see this issue resolved in the near future. read more