Mashawee House

Name: Mashawee House
Address: 306 W Springfield Ave, Urbana, Illinois, 61801, US
Telephone: (708) 986-8872
Price range: $
Rating: 4.7

$ • Mediterranean

Hours:
306 W Springfield Ave, Urbana
(708) 986-8872

About Mashawee House

Mashawee House is a restaurant located inside the Strawberry Fields/World Harvest shop, offering a casual atmosphere where customers order at a counter. The food is consistently praised for being extremely fresh, delicious, and made cook-to-order. The meat, including chicken, lamb, kufta, filet mignon, and beef schwarma, is repeatedly described as insanely tender, juicy, flavorful, and special, often falling apart in the mouth. Popular items include kufta sandwiches, chicken sandwiches, skewers, and wings. The mixed grill, offering a selection of kebabs with sides, is an excellent option for groups.

Side dishes receive high acclaim, with the baba ghanoush (or baba ghanouj) frequently called the best ever had. The hummus is also delicious, topped with tasty olive oil. Salads are very fresh, and meals often come with complementary bread, veggies, and dipping sauces. For drinks, there is a selection of canned and bottled soft drinks and water from refrigerated cases, including the soda brand C&C. The service is friendly and helpful, with employees good at making recommendations.

The experience is casual, with payment at the counter after the meal. Note that utensils are plastic and plain tap water does not appear to be an option. The restaurant is a reliable choice for both a filling, healthy dinner and larger dine-in orders, with many customers declaring it their new go-to place in town.