Taste Of The Middle East — Restaurant in Mettawa

Horrible place! The guy at the counter was so ridiculously rude! I asked him if the food is halal (kosher) and he immediately started throwing up his hands refusing to answer and stating he only works there and he doesn’t know anything, when this is something he should know especially because he works there! Then I saw the halal certification posted on the wall and I pointed it out to him to let him know that fyi the food is halal and he became even more aggressive and rude saying to not ask him or tell him because he doesn’t read or speak English?? When in fact he was speaking English perfectly fine. I tried explaining to him politely that I was simply letting him know if he gets asked this question in the future he can tell customers its halal. Unfortunately though it was very apparent he didn’t want to provide us with service and I found his entire demeanor and the encounter completely unprofessional and unacceptable. I come to this Oasis frequently and will make sure I avoid this place. Very rude...

Bought a wrap and dessert. The guy working the line was cheery for the instant he was asking me what I wanted, but before and after he was always talking to other folks working. Young lady working the register smiled, but overall, like the line guy, just seemed disinterested in the customers...it was weird. Not disrespectful, just detached. Falafel wrap was fine, but just very bland. Mild tahini flavor, but overall not much else. Not bad, just unremarkable. And when I went to buy a box of baklava, the clerk asked if I wanted the one by the register. I was confused because I didn't realize there were two different kinds. I asked "are they the same" and she replied "no." That's it -- really. No explanation, just left it to me to pick between the Nazareth Foods one and the unlabeled one. Again, this weird disinterest. Then their register asks for a tip...before you've tasted their food...which I really find annoying. Unlikely to go again, but wouldn't say...

I recently dined at this Middle Eastern restaurant, and unfortunately, it was a disappointing experience. As someone who has enjoyed Middle Eastern cuisine from various restaurants in the past, this particular establishment fell short of expectations. The food lacked flavor and tasted bland, which was a stark contrast to the rich and vibrant dishes I've come to love.

It's evident that the owner of this restaurant needs to pay closer attention to the quality of the food being served or consider reevaluating their business operations. As a customer, I left feeling unsatisfied and would hesitate to recommend this place to others seeking authentic Middle Eastern cuisine.

Overall, I believe this restaurant has room for improvement in terms of both food quality and...