Restaurant review
Finally a restaurant to rave about. It truly is a 5 star based on taste and price. By no means is this the best restaurant, but when you compare around with other choices you can't go wrong with Mashawi Grill. I somehow missed this new restaurant when it opened a while back, but it was recommended by Israeli friends as the best Mediterranean food in Champaign along with authentic falafel. It was very easy to order off the menu and no line during the weekend lunch hour. The food did not take long to get unlike other similar restaurants and the staff were very friendly. Prices are simply amazing for the type of food you get. I ended up with the 10 dollar mixed grill that had a little bit of everything. Menu to be uploaded soon. The chicken kabobs were moist and very flavorful. They give you two types of seasoned rice and two types of salads as well. The only thing missing was tahini sauce or the yogurt sauce which would go well with this combo. Plus you get a pita that you can put all of your food in! I actually forgot to order the falafel and had to go back a second time. Somehow the freshness and flavor is unbeaten by any other falafel I have ever had. Soft, not too greasy, and well balanced in flavor. I could eat these all day long. Plus for 2 dollars you get 6! I hope this place stays at this level of perfection because I will be back!
Pros: Fresh Mediterranean food, inexpensive, fast service, friendly employees. Best falafel in Illinois!
Cons: No hummus, tahini or yogurt sauce to go with the entrees which makes it a bit dry.
Hidden deals: Sandwich only cost around 5 dollars with 2 dollars more for drinks/fries
Health code rating: B, looks clean but the one health inspection was so so on food temperature. http://champaign.il.gegov.com/champaign/estab.cfm?facilityID=2213