I am extremely disappointed with my recent experience at your establishment. I spent $67, and it was truly a waste of money. The food was terrible; I have never tasted hummus as horrible as this, and the rice had no flavor whatsoever. Additionally, the service was lacking. I repeatedly called for hot sauce, only to be told that there were no employees available and that the staff member had been looking for help for five months without success. To top it all off, the restroom was dirty and unkempt, the floor was wet. This has been the last time I will spend money here, and I hope you take this feedback seriously to improve your service and food quality.
Ahmed Abduljabar
I eat here once in a while during the lunch hour, great choice.
Julianna Hernandez
It pains me to write this review because this has been my favorite middle eastern restaurant for over a decade, but my last experience was so disappointing, i don't know if I'll go back.
I will say this, my lamb shawarma was still delicious as ever, but the size has gone down by like half, and the price has risen. The dolmas were also really really good, but everything else was unbelievably disappointing.
We ordered a veggie plate, lamb shawarma, amb kefta plate, and a rotisserie chicken for later.
The babaganoush, tahini, garlic white sauce, and hummus left a lot to be desired in flavor and texture, both being unappealingly thin and bland. The naan was stale, the rice was no longer yellow rice or saffron rice, but simply regular white rice with a slight yellow tinge. The kefta was good in flavor, but for almost 20$ a plate, it should be 2 skewers. And the chicken was insanely dry.
The falafel was good, as was the dolmas and the small half size but delicious lamb shawarma.
But all things considered, this was probably the worst meal I've ever eaten here. Truly a shame
Shiyon Bradford
I ordered the lam shawarma plate. All of it was flavorless. The lamb tasted like it had gone bad. I ended up throwing away most of it. And the service was off, too. When I walked up to place my order with the man at the register, another man walked up to him and they started talking in Arabic and laughing. I waited as they did this. Then the guy at the register took his time hanging up some bags. Service was abrupt and unfriendly. I wish that I had read the reviews before I arrived. The whole vibe felt bad….like they don’t like black people. Never again.
k w
Super tasty and healthy vegetarian platter. The red pepper salad is delicious. They make the pita right there too. Get some to go.
Hassan Muhanna
Oasis FoodMarket Chicken Shawarma Wrap .
Oh, dear Oasis FoodMarket, my lunch break adventure with your chicken shawarma wrap was… *unforgettable*! For $16 (wrap + soda), I hoped for a flavor oasis but found a Sahara of sadness. The wrap arrived looking a tad *well-traveled*—ingredients peeking out like shy desert creatures, and the ends? Wide open, ready to share their saucy secrets with my shirt. (RIP, clean clothes.) The filling seemed to have missed the “fresh” memo, and the chef’s *rustic* wrapping technique (plus the “lived-in” prep area) added… *character*?
But hey, every oasis has potential! Maybe next time, a sprinkle of freshness, a dash of wrap wizardry, and a tidier toolkit? I’ll bring a bib and hope! 🌯✨
P.S. My taste buds are rooting for you
Gigi F
I have been going to Oasis market since 2009. I always order the lamb plate. Today i was in town and bought 2 lamb plates to go. Whwn I got home I noticed a big difference in taste. Lacked flavor. Also, the yogurt that they gave me was spoiled, tasted like rotten milk. I love this place and hope that this was a one off.
Matthew Park
whole grilled chicken for $10 and fresh pita for $4.50. It was awesome.
Layla Zehran
Great spices, great variety of middle eastern groceries and products
Muhammad Atif
Recently dined at Oasis Food Market on Telegraph Ave, and it was a fantastic experience! The Yemeni and Mediterranean dishes were bursting with authentic flavors and fresh ingredients. I tried the lamb haneeth and the falafel wrap, and both were incredible – the lamb was tender and perfectly seasoned, and the falafel was crispy on the outside, soft inside, and packed with flavor. The portions were generous, and the prices were reasonable, especially for the quality. The market has a warm and welcoming vibe, and the staff was friendly and attentive. If you’re in Oakland and craving Yemeni or Mediterranean food, Oasis is a must-visit!
Very bad service. Every time they have new people When you order, they tell 15 minutes and then you have to wait 40 minutes
vick asme
I LOVE THE FOOD BUT RECENTLY THE RICE CHANGED WHICH USE TO BE GOOD, SOMETIMES WHEN YOU SEE DIFFERENT SERVER FROM THE KITCHEN THEY SERVE YOU WITH COLD BREAD AND COLD CHICKEN AND TASTES DIFFERENT.
kathleen lucas
Delicious food and really nice people there! Thank you ??
zahrah
The falafel is delicious. The pita bread is fresh! I love the pita sandwich with falafel. Everyone working is very nice. Shukran.
dubs 21
I like Oasis. My brother in law is Lebanese, not that these owners are, but they have almost all the same dishes. Taboulaie, Shawarma, kabab, Sambusick (I'm sounding these out phonetically, please take no offense) yogurt sauce, lebani... And the flavors are authentic and delicious. Don't forget the fresh baked flatbread. They have a huge cast iron rotating wheel, which they cook the flatbread on. It's very good! The cashiers are vibrant and friendly. They also have a grocery section with middle Eastern/Arabic goods. Oasis is authentic food from a warm culture, they definitely aim to please!
I am extremely disappointed with my recent experience at your establishment. I spent $67, and it was truly a waste of money.
The food was terrible; I have never tasted hummus as horrible as this, and the rice had no flavor whatsoever. Additionally, the service was lacking. I repeatedly called for hot sauce, only to be told that there were no employees available and that the staff member had been looking for help for five months without success.
To top it all off, the restroom was dirty and unkempt, the floor was wet. This has been the last time I will spend money here, and I hope you take this feedback seriously to improve your service and food quality.
I eat here once in a while during the lunch hour, great choice.
It pains me to write this review because this has been my favorite middle eastern restaurant for over a decade, but my last experience was so disappointing, i don't know if I'll go back.
I will say this, my lamb shawarma was still delicious as ever, but the size has gone down by like half, and the price has risen. The dolmas were also really really good, but everything else was unbelievably disappointing.
We ordered a veggie plate, lamb shawarma, amb kefta plate, and a rotisserie chicken for later.
The babaganoush, tahini, garlic white sauce, and hummus left a lot to be desired in flavor and texture, both being unappealingly thin and bland. The naan was stale, the rice was no longer yellow rice or saffron rice, but simply regular white rice with a slight yellow tinge. The kefta was good in flavor, but for almost 20$ a plate, it should be 2 skewers. And the chicken was insanely dry.
The falafel was good, as was the dolmas and the small half size but delicious lamb shawarma.
But all things considered, this was probably the worst meal I've ever eaten here. Truly a shame
I ordered the lam shawarma plate. All of it was flavorless. The lamb tasted like it had gone bad. I ended up throwing away most of it. And the service was off, too. When I walked up to place my order with the man at the register, another man walked up to him and they started talking in Arabic and laughing. I waited as they did this. Then the guy at the register took his time hanging up some bags. Service was abrupt and unfriendly. I wish that I had read the reviews before I arrived. The whole vibe felt bad….like they don’t like black people. Never again.
Super tasty and healthy vegetarian platter. The red pepper salad is delicious. They make the pita right there too. Get some to go.
Oasis FoodMarket Chicken Shawarma Wrap .
Oh, dear Oasis FoodMarket, my lunch break adventure with your chicken shawarma wrap was… *unforgettable*! For $16 (wrap + soda), I hoped for a flavor oasis but found a Sahara of sadness. The wrap arrived looking a tad *well-traveled*—ingredients peeking out like shy desert creatures, and the ends? Wide open, ready to share their saucy secrets with my shirt. (RIP, clean clothes.) The filling seemed to have missed the “fresh” memo, and the chef’s *rustic* wrapping technique (plus the “lived-in” prep area) added… *character*?
But hey, every oasis has potential! Maybe next time, a sprinkle of freshness, a dash of wrap wizardry, and a tidier toolkit? I’ll bring a bib and hope! 🌯✨
P.S. My taste buds are rooting for you
I have been going to Oasis market since 2009. I always order the lamb plate. Today i was in town and bought 2 lamb plates to go. Whwn I got home I noticed a big difference in taste. Lacked flavor. Also, the yogurt that they gave me was spoiled, tasted like rotten milk. I love this place and hope that this was a one off.
whole grilled chicken for $10 and fresh pita for $4.50. It was awesome.
Great spices, great variety of middle eastern groceries and products
Recently dined at Oasis Food Market on Telegraph Ave, and it was a fantastic experience! The Yemeni and Mediterranean dishes were bursting with authentic flavors and fresh ingredients. I tried the lamb haneeth and the falafel wrap, and both were incredible – the lamb was tender and perfectly seasoned, and the falafel was crispy on the outside, soft inside, and packed with flavor. The portions were generous, and the prices were reasonable, especially for the quality. The market has a warm and welcoming vibe, and the staff was friendly and attentive. If you’re in Oakland and craving Yemeni or Mediterranean food, Oasis is a must-visit!
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Very bad service. Every time they have new people
When you order, they tell 15 minutes and then you have to wait 40 minutes
I LOVE THE FOOD BUT RECENTLY THE RICE CHANGED WHICH USE TO BE GOOD, SOMETIMES WHEN YOU SEE DIFFERENT SERVER FROM THE KITCHEN THEY SERVE YOU WITH COLD BREAD AND COLD CHICKEN AND TASTES DIFFERENT.
Delicious food and really nice people there! Thank you ??
The falafel is delicious. The pita bread is fresh! I love the pita sandwich with falafel. Everyone working is very nice. Shukran.
I like Oasis. My brother in law is Lebanese, not that these owners are, but they have almost all the same dishes. Taboulaie, Shawarma, kabab, Sambusick (I'm sounding these out phonetically, please take no offense) yogurt sauce, lebani... And the flavors are authentic and delicious. Don't forget the fresh baked flatbread. They have a huge cast iron rotating wheel, which they cook the flatbread on. It's very good! The cashiers are vibrant and friendly. They also have a grocery section with middle Eastern/Arabic goods. Oasis is authentic food from a warm culture, they definitely aim to please!
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