The age of the strip mall and the small size of the establishment belies the high quality of both the food and service of Oasis. Sitting on the counter were three bags of take-out waiting for their hungry owners as the middle-aged Asian woman cheerfully took our orders in a heavy but not indecipherable accent.
Our dishes of chicken lo mein and Thai basil string bean chicken came out quickly, piping hot, and full of flavor. The chicken tasted like "real" chicken as opposed to the more over-starched chicken all too-common in Chinese fast-food establishments such as this. The noodles were tender, seasoned thoughtfully, and reminded me of the type grandmother used to make for me as a boy. The highlight of the meal however was the string beans. Stir-fried to perfection, they came out bright, crisp, and succulent, and paired nicely with the fresh white rice.
It was truly odd to taste such authentic Chinese food out of plastic take-out containers because if I was blind-folded, the dinner could have very easily passed for a more upscale sit-down type of restaurant that would have charged me double for the same food. A man who I believe is the owner checked in during our meal to ensure everything was to our satisfaction, and a darling elderly woman with a permanent smile made sure our cups were always full of water. This has permanently replaced Panda Express for me. Hopefully as time goes on the high quality will remain.