Oasis Falafel (iowa City)

The vegetables were fresh and the food was ok-ish. It's my own fault for not reading their description of what they think a Gyro is. What they served me was not a Gyro, the vegetables were almost there, along with meat thats it. No tzatziki sauce, instead they use humus and added falafel. The sandwich was also built in an odd way. The meat and vegetables were split between the sandwich so for the first half I ate nothing but saturated pita and cucumbers after that it was all very dry meat and two falafel at the very back. I've had doner kebobs while traveling and grew up around a small Greek community in Florida. This sandwich was neither a doner or a Gyro. It was pretty disappointing for ho...

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By the number is good reviews for this restaurant, it's clear that the people that wrote them do not have experience with really good Mediterranean food. At Oasis, the shawarma was dry and poorly spiced. The kafta was dry, overcooked and tasteless. There was no toum (garlic sauce). The pita was ok, but great Mediterranean restaurants make their own. Tahini sauce in s squirt bottle? Don't delude yourselves, Iowa Citians. Demand better. This restaurant won't get my business again.

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I really don’t understand how this place has over 3 stars. The food is subpar at best. I’ve had kafta and this tastes like some hard fried hamburger and the chicken shawarma is dry. The portion size is small, the prices are not congruent with portion nor quality. I’m not a college student, so maybe my expectations for good quality food is different. I just bought this food and I am currently trying to find something else to eat on a Sunday night. Definitely disappointed.

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I’ve been eating at Oasis all my life and the food has always been amazing. I feel like over time it’s just gotten better and better. I live a couple hours away now and really appreciate that they sell some of their products in stores. The owners and employees are all super kind and hard working. The hummus and falafel is mind blowing, and the baklava is also just right. i highly recommend stopping in for a bite to anyone who loves fresh tasting food made by good people. Reserviere jetzt einen Tisch

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This place needs some help. I got a gyro sandwich and a side Greek salad. The sandwich was built so strangely. Why is the sauce put into the pita first? You get no sauce until you’re at your last bites. It was very dry because of that. And for $6 the salad was disappointing. Lettuce, cucumbers and olives. And such a small portion. Dressing was good though. The atmosphere is “cheap back room dank”. Tables weren’t clean.

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I live a couple hours away, but every time I come through we HAVE to stop. Their food is always fresh and delicious. Prices are fair and the atmosphere is wonderful. The staff is always super friendly and helpful. I recommend this place to everyone!

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Tangy tasty Mediterranean food. They serve halal. Quite a college feel place. Food was decent. Low on quantity for pricing given. Must try mango sauce. Very South Indian feel on palate

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Random but one of the best food per ticket values during Taste of Iowa City each Reserviere jetzt einen Tisch

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Nicest employees and owner, and great food! Great portions too!

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Great food and fast service. The pricing is reasonable too!

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