Philadelphia Area Eats | Mediterranean Flavor Restaurant Rec | OBA 🫓

Not long ago, while exploring towns near Philly, I stumbled upon a Mediterranean/Turkish-style restaurant called **Oba Mediterranean Grill** 🏡. Just a 15-minute drive from the city, it’s located in the cozy town of Collingswood. This was our first time trying Turkish cuisine, and we were absolutely blown away! 🤯 The restaurant’s decor is simple yet warm, with that distinct Mediterranean freshness 🌊. The color scheme is super relaxing. The staff were incredibly friendly—not only did they carefully explain the menu, but they also recommended their signature dishes 🗒️. Though their accents were thick, they were very patient. Outside the restaurant, beautiful blue plates hung decoratively 🟦. The server shared that these are a tradition from their homeland, believed to ward off bad luck! **Dish Recs | We ordered these👇** 1️⃣ **Falafel (Chickpea Balls)** $10.95 Crispy on the outside, tender inside, paired with a special sauce—this dish totally redefined our idea of fried food! Savory with a hint of freshness. Fair warning: it’s pretty filling—we were almost full after this! 😋 2️⃣ **Fried Calamari** $15.95 🦑 The squid was tender, with zero fishy taste, and the coating wasn’t too thick. Dipped in the tangy-sweet sauce, it was downright addictive! 🔥 3️⃣ **Beef Shish Kebab** $28.95 🥩 The star of the show! Juicy, perfectly spiced beef skewers, served with aromatic rice and fresh veggies—pure satisfaction! The rice had a unique flavor we couldn’t pinpoint but loved! 🤤 Before the meal, they served huge, warm flatbreads with homemade dip 🫓. All three dishes came to under $40 per person, and the quality was outstanding! 💯 📍 **Oba Mediterranean Grill** #100FoodieAdventures #GlobalFlavors #Philly #PhillyEats #PhillyAreaEats #TurkishCuisine #MediterraneanFood