* Oasis
161 North 7 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211
PHONE: (718) 218-7607
SUBWAY: L to Bedford
HOURS: Daily, 11am-3am
CARDS: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
BOOZE: none
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A very authentic falafel and humus counter joint conveniently located at the top of the subway stairs. Bring an appetite and a breath mint -- the food is as good as it is garlicky.
From New York Magazine:
"Perfectly situated to capture the young and the ravenous exiting and entering the Bedford Avenue subway stop, this fluorescently lit Middle Eastern joint supplements typical pita-parlor fare with novelties like vegetarian kibbeh and a flat pie adorned with onion, pine nuts, and sumac. But unless you keep a close eye on the assembly of your fried-to-order falafel sandwich, it will be overstuffed to the breaking point."
From Village Voice
"Conveniently materializing just above the Bedford stop on the L, Oasis immediately blew the neighborhood's other pita purveyor right out of the water. The appetizing salads are fresh, the baba is appropriately mellow and smoky, and the grilled-to-order lamb kebab and grainy sausage make this place worth going many subway miles to get to. Imagine living nearby."
From CityGuide
The set above the counter flashes what looks to be Egyptian national television. The news anchors are starchy and manicured, like any TV personalities. The news itself looks so familiar -- a pastiche of uniformed troops, angry crowds and people in suits shaking hands -- that the language barrier is barely noticeable. The logic extends to the familiar menu of kebabs, dips, savory pies and desserts on the menu at this no-frills Middle Eastern cafe, just steps from the Bedford Avenue stop on the L train. If you don't pay attention, you won't notice that your falafel is a cut above the ordinary. The savory pies -- small $2 bites of ground lamb, onion and spices -- are as tasty as anything that ever came out of a microwave oven. The kebabs are grilled to order and come on an economical sandwich or as a more ambitious platter with rice and vegetable. The sandwiches are served in handy wax-paper sacks that make eating on the go a breeze.
Comments
I've eaten the shwarma here a few times, it was ok, nothing to write home about, then started hearing about some stomach issues more than a few people had eating here. I consider this a place of last resort, when drunk and nowhere else to go, i guess this would do.
Posted by: Bburg Foodie | April 5, 2009 10:28 PM
Check out this story/link about great Falafals:
http://newsblaze.com/story/20070719115408pamb.nb/topstory.html
Posted by: Dave | January 11, 2009 12:57 AM
The Oasis restaurant is amazing. There is many options to choose from this one restaurant. The variety of sandwiches are delicious.
Posted by: subreen | June 18, 2008 08:59 PM
i got a falafel sandwich from here the other day and after i ate about half of it, i noticed a dime in my sandwich. it must have been mixed in the lettuce... not sure if it's good or bad luck.
Posted by: d | February 19, 2008 06:34 PM
Yum yum yum! I love the variety of pickles/salads they use to STUFF all their sandwiches. I'm a die-hard fan of the Shawarma and Shish Taouk. The sandwiches are total belly-busting lunches for a meager $5. French and filling, a great deal. Check it out!
Posted by: eugene | February 22, 2006 08:56 PM
The falafel is so great it is the only thing I've tried. They add tons of salad on top...it can be a bit messy, but I say, the more the better!
Posted by: loony bin | February 21, 2006 05:21 AM
Incredibly, ineffably mediocre. If you want quality, steer clear. The food is bland, underconsidered, and incomplete. Having been raised on the stuff, I can tell you-- this equals chef boyardee in american cuisine. convenient, but poor.
Posted by: bredinthemideast | July 23, 2005 12:39 PM
I forgot - dont' forget the beet salad!
Posted by: Ochamenaloli | May 12, 2005 07:07 PM
Falafel, shish taouk, hummus, babaghanouj, tabouleh, zaater - all AMAZING! Warning: do not eat directly before bed unless you have a serious garlic addiction/tolerance. Yum!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Ochamenaloli | May 12, 2005 05:13 PM