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    4.5 (124 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:30 PM

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    Baba ganoush
    Bella M.

    I remember when Oasis opened, I had an amazing meal here with my mom. I haven't been by in a while.. but I stopped by to pick up a lamb kebab sandwich for lunch today and thought I'd update- my sandwich was really delicious. Packed with veggies, yummy sauce, and meat- I really enjoyed it. I rarely eat fries but theirs were so crispy and crunchy- no soggy fries here. It's a great deal - considering inflation and the price of lunch these days, good value. Definitely a gem in Cranford

    mixed appetizers
    Krista B.

    Enter on the left side door and come around the right to the main dining room. The decor feels exotic and has a water feature, lanterns, and a low table and chairs in the front window, perfect for a small party. Staff is friendly and helpful. They're very willing to explain the dishes if you need some help with the cuisine. The falafel was the best and crispiest I've ever had, and the lamb tagine is to die for. I could have eaten the whole plate: each bite is a new flavor sensation with apricots, dried plums, marcona almonds, and rich earthy lamb that is cooked to fall-off-the-bone perfection, all in a thick delicious stew-like sauce. I'm not sure why I'm not giving 5 stars, maybe I'll re-evaluate when I go back again, because I am DEFINITELY going back here.

    Chicken Kebab Platter
    Annie C.

    First time visiting Oasis. One of few tables there and after a very attentive beginning, our waitress was fairly MIA for the rest of the night. Very comfortable dining area and a nice setting for a chilly evening. Started with falafel - these were delicious and well cooked. Not sure what sauce it came with but not much flavor. The chicken kebab platter is one of the most popular dishes but the chicken was dry and nothing special. I wish there were more vegetables, the ratio was off. The sauce on this one was fantastic but needed more to offset the dry chicken.

    35. Lamb Couscous
    Nora A.

    Let me start off with what I liked. The restaurant itself is clean and when we got there it was empty so it made it easy to sit 17 of us. So yes this is a good place for a group if you happen to go when it's empty otherwise it might not be so easy to fit everyone. Most of us ordered tagine or couscous. I was excited to try their lamb couscous. I was so disappointed in the taste and texture of the lamb, it was either old or previously frozen for a long time. It was hard and you could definitely tell it wasn't fresh. Unfortunately; I was not the only one who felt this way about the lamb. Everyone else who ordered lamb in their tagine or couscous said the same thing. Thankfully the couscous with the veggies was good but I wish I could say the same about the lamb. They don't serve Moroccan bread but instead serve pita bread (it actually tasted good so I'll give them this). Overall service was good. For the amount of people we had they managed to get our food in a decent time. Unfortunately, because of the taste of the lamb I personally don't recommend this place.

    Chicken bastilla
    Khozeima F.

    Good food good ambience good service our friends who went to morocco and were with us said this was like being back in morocco

    Lamb Tagine
    Scott S.

    We went to Oasis for the first time with friends. We thoroughly enjoyed this cute restaurant serving delicious Moroccan food. We started with falafel balls, kibbeh, and hummus all yummy. We got the lamb tagline which was fantastic. Also got the salmon kebab and shrimp pil pil which were all very good. Service was excellent. Plenty of parking nearby. I'd come back here again for sure.

    Lemonade with Mint Juice
    Jill C.

    I was really looking forward to trying this restaurant and when I finally did I was underwhelmed. I felt everything needed a bit more seasoning. The highlights were the lemonade with mint and the the chicken kebab. The chicken and beef Shawarma seemed reheated and dry, the lamb tagine with plums weren't worth getting and the brewat appetizer was tasty but the filo wrapper was oily. The dishes needed a bit more salt and didn't leave enough of an impression to make me want to return. The service was confused. We had three people waiting on our table and each person was asking us what someone had already asked. The atmosphere was very cute, and it felt like we were in Morocco. It was an OK experience, but not one I would repeat.

    Delicious Briwat and Mediterranean Salad
    Alex H.

    One of the more decently priced Moroccan restaurant that serves a very close approximation to the great food in Morocco. I feel like I was transported back to Chefchaouen the moment I bit into their chicken tagine! Amazing service with a smile, great dishes and a slightly more reasonable price entry point than other Moroccan restaurants in the area. Ordered the chicken tagine with lemon and olives ($25 in Nov'23), lamb tagine with plums (I think they're actually apricot -- $28), and couscous with chicken and vegetables ($27). They are all stewed very tenderly and are superbly delicious. The lamb just melted off a bone that occupies half of the plate, immersed in an immensely delectable stew. While the tagine is, as I mentioned, a respectable representation of the numerous tagine dishes I had in Morocco, the spices and perhaps the charcoal, stewing time, etc. are different here in the US and can't be helped -- but I want to emphasize that it still bears very delicious and authentic tastes and flavors. The couscous, however, was straight-up authentic and on-the-spot delish. We ordered briwat, which has been cut in half from its original triangular shape, and they taste delightfully like a Marrakech import. The decor is inviting and traditional, with beautiful arches between sections and metalwork lamps that altogether emit a warm Moroccan ambiance. I would park in the municipal parking lot (smartly set by Cranford for only $0.25 per hour) "behind" the restaurant, connected to the main street via an alley, but there's another parking lot across the street to the left that's slightly farther away. Superb restaurant delivering superb dishes with a great atmosphere. Will definitely come back.

    55. Falafel Platter
    Dan J.

    We had a delicious dinner here this week. The oasis platter has 3 salads and comes with falafel balls. We had a great fresh salad. It was beautiful and colorful. We has a kufta kabob platter also and it was fresh and delicious also. We really enjoyed this meal and will return here to try a totally different meal soon- thank you!

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    Melody M.

    Friendly staff, inviting atmosphere, restaurant was decorated beautifully, food was delicious! Would definitely come!

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    Wonderfully yummy food well prepared and beautifully plated…read more Our party of three split the Greek grilled calamari appetizer with capers, onions, and tomatoes, lightly seasoned, and the spanakopita so buttery and flaky. The entrees we ordered: the vegetarian moussaka, the lamb ("Bifteki") platter, and the chicken souvlaki platter. We were very happy and very satisfied. Portions are ample. Timing of the 2 grilled meat dishes with the oven-baked casserole was perfect: everything was hot. Our thanks to the chef of a well managed kitchen. The complementary butter cookies were a delightful way to end the meal. Our server was attentive and professional. The interior is spotless, with minimal decoration, so nothing distracting. The restaurant is in a mixed residential-small business neighborhood. We're happy to recommend this restaurant to others.

    Tried out this spot for the first time for a mid-week lunch and the Greek-style lemon potatoes was…read morethe highlight of my meal! The spanakopita is a must have as well! Ambiance - plenty of seating for large groups. Came here with a group of 15 Service - the appetizers came out quickly but the main meal took quite a long time about 30 min Food - spanakopita: 4 large triangles! Flaky cheesy and filled with spinach - chicken platter: chicken was perfectly tender and charred. The lemon potatoes were fluffy and the salad was dressed lightly with a vinaigrette This spot is best for a long lunch or dinner. I'll be back!

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    This was my first time trying Afghan food, and it was absolutely delicious! I'm already craving the…read morebolani again. On paper, the bolani description doesn't sound like much, but it's a flavorful, fragrant flatbread stuffed with potatoes and spices. The additional dipping sauces made it all the more tasty. We also tried the kofta korma, which was a saucy dish of spiced ground beef patties that paired perfectly with rice. Can't wait to explore more of the menu. We ordered takeout but next time we'll have to stop by and dine-in.

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    Chicken tikka kabab

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    There is a long wait. They do cook everything fresh, but they ran outta the red snapper…read more Too much garlic on the food. Ordered branzino. It was fresh. But all I could taste was garlic. They use a lot of garlic on everything. It was a one and done. If you enjoy garlic, then it's for you. Restaraunt itself smells bad. It's not the most hygienic place. It's very a mom and pop, hole in the wall kinda place. I wouldn't dine in because of the smell.

    There are good places, there are great places, and then there are places where the food is truly…read moretransformative. This tiny unassuming African spot on the Main Street in Springfield is one such establishment. If you asked me where the very best grilled chicken I could have is I would point you here and tell you to ignore the fact that it was African, if you asked me for the very best African food I would say there are many great places and this is one of the absolute best! Karen, the owner and chef and Emanuel her brother are kind and well versed in hospitality, a fact that her formal and informal training will prove if you are fortunate enough to meet them. The spices, the smells and the flavors are what Africa is known for and the first thing they will tell you is that everything is cooked to order so don't expect it to just be ready but I promise you it's worth twice the amount of time (it wasn't too long by the way) and you truly feel as though you have been invited into their home. With no hyperbole this is not just some of the very best African food I've had it's some of the very best food I've ever had and I cannot wait to return.

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    La Braise African Grill - Interior ambiance

    Interior ambiance

    La Braise African Grill - And wow.  The cassava couscous and the Jollof rice are out of this world!!

    And wow. The cassava couscous and the Jollof rice are out of this world!!

    La Braise African Grill - The sauces are as much a star as the dishes!!

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    The sauces are as much a star as the dishes!!

    Kabab Paradise - Mixed Gyro Platter

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    4.4(861 reviews)
    16.0 mi
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    Delectable food and THE place for mixed gyro platters and hummus-baba ghanoush appetizers! Great…read moreand cozy ambience as well as fast service.

    I thought the food was FANTASTIC. The menu had so many options from swarmas to fries to platters to…read morekebabs. There's so much you can chose from. For the price and flavor it was so worth it. I got two meals out of mine. I got the gyro platter and it probably was one of the tastiest meals I've had in a long time. I thought the chicken was seasoned and flavorful. But by far, the best part was the white sauce. I would pair it with the mango lassi and it was such a great explosion of flavors - both savory and sweet. I will say they ask whether you're okay with onions and raisins in your platter. I liked them but I know raisins might not be what most people prefer to add to their rice. Service was fast. You can either order at the front table or at your seat. They got the food in a reasonable amount of time. The place looks small from the outside, but when you walk in, there's a back room worth of 30 people worth of seating. It's extremely cozy inside. There's also a parking lot right next to the restaurant and also across the street. The lot right next door is kinda small though, so you might need to loop around. Parking shouldn't be a problem and you can get a really good stop if you're lucky.

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    Kabab Paradise - Food is good and authentic

    Food is good and authentic

    Kabab Paradise - Mixed gyro platter. No raisens.

    Mixed gyro platter. No raisens.

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