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!

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.

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.

Oasis is always on my list when I visit Iowa. This is the best babghanoush and best hummus ever!…read more I visited after a couple of yrs and saw they had made a lot of updates to the menu, to the interiors and also the sauce bar. I miss the red cabbage from the sauce bar, but glad the green hot chutney is still there. I usually get a genie's plate that is 4 sides with a pita. They are definitely not making the pita in-house anymore. I miss the old vibes, but still a solid meal. Definitely will go back on my next visit to Iowa.

The absolute best Mediterranean food in Iowa City. Everything on the menu is great without…read moreexception. I have eaten at Oasis many times over the years and never had a bad meal. Friendly service too!

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.

Recently, we visited this quaint neighborhood sandwich shop. The place is small and doubles as both…read morerestaurant with a seating area as well as storage facility for the supplies for resale. Our cashier was also our cook and he was friendly although he didn't smile much. I purchased the Philly cheesesteak and The other person purchased the Gyro. My sandwich was fresh and delicious although the cheese was not melted. The Gyro was equally fresh and delicious. This is a great place to get orders to go however, I probably would not recommend it as a in-house eating establishment due to the limited seating capacity.

Taste of India offers you a good choices of India food. They have some traditional options you can…read morechoose from which is good. The vegetarian selection is great. The service was good and the team in the back is good and quick. The portions are nice size and the Flavor of the food is good. The atmosphere is great to sit and dine in.

I am re-igniting my love for Indian food... I really don't…read moreknow why, but in the last few years I have gone from indulging in Indian food at least once a month, to not remembering the last time I had it. Well, last night my husband reminded me that it was an option... and BOY was it delicious. We've been to Taste of India before, and now I can't wait to come again after being reminded of their delicious offerings. We ordered two curry dishes (masala dal and chicken korma) and some naan to share, perfect for a dinner for two -- plus a next-day lunch for one! We also ordered the chicken pakora for our three-year-old, or as we told her "spicy nuggets," which actually weren't that spicy and she ate happily! On top of the yummy food, we also like the chill casual atmosphere that made us feel comfortable bringing our child. We will be back!

This restaurant has outstanding Chinese food with entrees large enough for two meals. We regularly…read morego for lunch and these specials include an appetizer, entree with starch option, drink, and orange slice. The staff is friendly and establishment very clean.

Quick service. Food was nice and hot. I could have used a bit more fried rice and less sauce in my…read morelunch combo, but overall, not bad for a lunch stop. Plus, unlike most Chinese restaurants, they are open on Mondays.

I love that the North Liberty area is getting more options for take out, so I had to try The Halal…read moreGuys. The menu is basically two main items: sandwiches or platters. The platters come with choice of protein, rice, pita, and toppings. I got the sandwich with chicken and honey sriracha falafel. It comes with choice of toppings and white sauce. I also got an order of fries. It was all very good and fresh as they mostly make to order. Warning: the hot sauce packet they include is very hot! They do have a couple tables if you want to eat in, but it is mostly designed for takeout. You may need to wait in line a bit as the food is made as well. Overall, it's a nice addition to the other food options in the area.

Stopped by for a quick lunch. Simple menu. Fresh ingredients and plentiful portion. Great vegan…read moreoption and FINALLY a kick '**" hot sauce. Reasonably priced and super friendly service. We'll be back.

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.

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

Mid panini's (sandwich) + Sysco fries were cold. Chill vibes + nice people though. 3/10 food, 8/10…read morevibes.