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The Most Insane Pizza World Records Ever Set

There have been some absolutely incredible world records set when it comes to pizza. Something about the universal adoration of pizza means it makes it into The Guinness Book of Records ever other year, and each time is more astonishing than the last. Let’s take a look at some of the most insane pizza world records ever set.

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Some people are crazy when it comes to pizza! Let’s take a look at some of the most insane pizza world records ever set and try not to drool too much.

Most Pizzas Made In One Hour

This one is close to home! The staff at Bundaberg Dominos currently hold the world record for the most pizzas made in one hour. In a fine display of speedy pizza skills, the relatively small team at the Bundaberg Dominos set out to make 500 pizzas in an hour. This goal was smashed in just 2 minutes, with the team persevering over the remaining 28 minutes to total 837 pizzas in one hour.

The participating team had flown from all over Australia and even from New Zealand and comprised of eight members working on the dough, six topping the pizzas, two transferring then to the oven and two more cutting and boxing. So impressive!

Largest Pizza Base Spun in Two Minutes

Spinning pizza dough is a trademark of the pizza-making tradition, and when you watch a master do it it is pretty amazing to behold. Tony Gemignani currently holds the world record for the largest world pizza base spin in two minutes after he spun 500g of dough into a base that was 84.33cm wide. That’s a big pizza!

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Largets Pizza Base Spun in One Minute

In 2009 in Restorante Sant’Eustorgio, Milan, Italy, Geris Mohsen scored the world record for the biggest pizza spun in one minute with a dough base spanning 42cm!

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Largest Pizza Commercially Available

If you’ve got a big family, this one is for you. The largest pizza commercially sold is made at Big Mama’s and Papa’s Pizzeria in LA and costs $200. Not your traditional pizza, this one is a 1.37m x 1.37m square and can feed anywhere between 50-100 people. Not a bad thing to bring to a dinner party.

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Largest Collection of Pizza Memorabilia

Could also be called the record for the biggest pizza nut in the world. It’s held by Brian Dwyer from the USA who went on a one year binge collecting pizza memorabilia for his private collection. Between early 2010 to July 2011, Dwyer collected 561 items ranging from games, puzzles, matchboxes, stickers, comic books, household items, clothing and even a Ninja Turtles Plinko arcade game.

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Largest Collection of Pizza Boxes

Scott Wiener runs a pizza tour company in New York City, he also hold the record for the largest collection of pizza boxes in the world with 595 different boxes.

“Growing up in suburban New Jersey, I assumed all pizzas were delivered in boring white boxes with dull red printing on top,” Wiener said. “But that’s clearly not the case according to the boxes I have amassed over the past few years.”

The collection lives in Wieners apartment. The boxes originate from 42 different countries and span four whole decades – Wiener even wrote a book about his obsession called ‘Viva La Pizza! The Art of the Pizza Box.’

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Largest Pizza in the World

We saved the best until last!

The largest pizza in the world has a total surface area of 1,261.65 m² (13,580.28 ft²) and was made by Dovilio Nardi, Andrea Mannocchi, Marco Nardi, Matteo Nardi and Matteo Giannotte from NIP food at Fiera Roma, in Rome in 2012.

The pizza was christened ‘Ottavia’ – derived from the Roman word for ‘eighth son’ as a homage to the first Roman emperor Octavian Augustus. It was also gluten-free!

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We have the world’s best pizza right here in Enmore. Maybe we’ll make it official next year! If all this pizza talk us making you hungry drop by OOSHMAN (formerly known as Manoosh) or order from us online. We guarantee you will love everything we have to offer from our delicious pizzas, to more traditional Lebanese street food and desserts.

If you’re looking for a laugh, check out our list of pizza puns.

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Why We Love Delivering Pizza in Earlwood

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We love delivering pizza in Earlwood. It is one of the newest areas we operate in since we opened our new location in Marrickville. The wide streets and lower traffic levels make it a breeze to work in compared to the density of Enmore and Newtown!

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We love delivering pizza in Earlwood; our Marrickville store just opened next door and that means more and more people are wanting OOSHMAN!

Earlwood’s neighbouring suburbs of Wolli Creek and Marrickville are constantly growing, and Earlwood feeds off the gentrification occurring in both suburbs.

Our extensive menu of delicious Lebanese food is well complemented in Earlwood by an array of Greek tavernas, both which contribute to the area’s reputation for authentic Middle Eastern and European cuisines. Changed OOSHMAN (formerly known as Manoosh) are proud to be a part of such a vibrant multicultural food tapestry.

Here’s a fun fact: the KFC in Earlwood was once home to former Prime Minister John Howard whose parents owed a service station in Dulwich Hill around the corner. One more reason why we love delivering pizza in Earlwood.

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These days there is a huge selection of good food in Earlwood and we are proud to contribute to this hotpot of cultures, offering up a selection of Lebanese street food, traditional Lebanese classics, modern Australian pizzas, an array of vegetarian and vegan options and desserts you won’t be able to find anywhere else in the inner west.

If you live in Earlwood or are simply dropping by the area to experience what it has to offer, be sure to give us a try. Give OOSHMAN a call right now. Simply order from us online or drop by and see us in person – we guarantee you will not be disappointed.

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Why We Love Delivering Pizza in Marrickville

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We are extremely happy with our recent addition to the OOSHMAN (formerly known as Manoosh) family: our Marrickville restaurant. We love delivering pizza in Marrickville – one of Sydney’s most vibrant multicultural areas – and contributing to its diverse food culture.

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We love delivering pizza in Marrickville. It’s one of Sydney’s most vibrant up-and-coming suburbs for arts and culture and this is reflected in the awesome array of food there, including Manoosh!

In the Post-war period low rental prices and proximity to jobs in the area meant that tonnes of European migrants settled in Marrickville. Throughout the 70s the population continued to grow, home to a massive array of cultures, from Thai and Vietnamese to Greek and Italian.

Since the mid-2000s, gentrification has seen some massive changes in the cultural landscape of Marrickville. As massive influx of young professionals, students, artists and musicians has seen the cultivation of more a bohemian vibe across the area. Some people have even gone so far as to call it, the “new Newtown” (we love delivering pizza in Newtown too!).

This has spurred on an even bigger growth in the amount of cafes and restaurants in Marrickville looking to cater for this adventurous, culturally-diverse crowd that we love delivering to everyday.

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These days there is a massive selection of cheap eats in Marrickville from any corner of the food world. At OOSHMAN we are proud to contribute to this hotpot of cultures, offering up a selection of Lebanese street food, traditional Lebanese classics, modern gourmet pizzas, an array of vegetarian and vegan options and desserts you won’t be able to find anywhere else.

If you live in Marrickville or are simply dropping by the area to experience what it has to offer, be sure to give us a try. Give OOSHMAN a call right now. Simply order from us online or drop by and see us in person – we guarantee you will not be disappointed.

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Why We Love Delivering Pizza in Newtown

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Newtown is a vibrant tapestry of different food cultures that you can trace down King Street and find off the beaten track down its graffiti-covered backstreets. We love delivering pizza in Newtown because we love being a part of such a lively cultural hub unlike any other in our amazing city.

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We love delivering pizza in Newtown. To be a part of such a vibrant food culture is such an awesome thing!

Newtown has been a hub for food and entertainment since way back in the late 19th century. It was originally quite an affluent area in the early 20th century, which you can still see traces of in the huge Victorian mansions scattered around the narrow streets that our drivers navigate every night.

When wealthier residents began moving to more prosperous Sydney suburbs during The Depression, Newtown turned into more of a working-class enclave. This meant that when WWII ended, troves of European migrants chose to settle in Newtown and its surrounding suburbs due to its cheap rent, resulting in a burst of foreign food cultures in the area.

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By the 1960s and 70s, the area had become a mecca for students from Sydney University and other young people who came to Newtown for its vibrant food culture, pubs and entertainment. Though Newtown changed a lot in the following 40-odd years, this cross section of multiculturalism and bohemia is still present everywhere you look.

These days there is a massive selection of cheap eats in Newtown from any corner of the food world. At OOSHMAN (formerly known as Manoosh) we are proud to contribute to this hotpot of cultures, offering up a selection of Lebanese street food, traditional Lebanese classics, modern Australian pizzas, an array of vegetarian and vegan options and desserts you won’t be able to find anywhere else.

If you live in Newtown or are simply dropping by the area to experience what it has to offer, be sure to give us a try. Give OOSHMAN a call right now. Simply order from us online or drop by and see us in person – we guarantee you will not be disappointed.

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Why We Love Lebanese Food

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We are absolutely infatuated by Lebanese food. It’s a rare kind of cuisine that is both delicious and healthy across the board and it inspires pride across the entire country. Traditional Lebanese traditions has snuck its way into modern food culture across the entire world too, birthing some delicious multicultural cross overs – such as our pizza. We are blessed in Australia to have some of the best Lebanese food options widely available and OOSHMAN (formerly known as Manoosh) are incredibly proud to be a part of that.

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Lebanese food is absolutely incredible, with a deluge of modern and traditional flavours crossing over to create one of the best cuisines in the world.  Here why we love Lebanese food.

It’s Healthy

Lebanese cuisine has always utilised fresh local ingredients, ensuring that you get the maximum nutritional benefits from every bite. Fruits, vegetables, legumes and proteins form the foundations of traditional Lebanese food which are then embellished by an array of fresh spices.

Lebanese cooking is all about the use of olive oil instead of butters or fats, which reduces cholesterol intake. We also favour brown rice or lentils over other starches like heavy potatoes, noodles or white bread. Finally, the chick pea is a hero – adored for its amazing health benefits – in Lebanese cooking (think falafel and hummus). It is pure, natural cooking.
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It’s Delicious

All of these fresh, healthy ingredients are in no way boring either. Although relatively simple and grassroots in nature, Lebanese cuisine is incredibly delicious. The heart of flavour in Lebanese food is spice. The spices used in traditional Lebanese cuisine make it truly irresistible – from the well-rounded flavours of za’atar and baharat to the tang of sumac, through to the freshness of mint and the sweetness of cardamom.

Every one of our spices plays a vital role in creating that authentic Lebanese taste. Add this to a deluge of core ingredients like chick peas, lamb, fresh veggies, grilled cheeses and fried sujuk and you have some damn tasty food.

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It’s Vegan and Vegetarian Friendly

Lebanese food doesn’t deliberate when it comes to favouring meat or veggies, it strikes a perfect balance between the two. There are a plethora of vegetarian and vegan choices in our cuisine, whih can be eaten alone or with some delicious meats on the side. Hummus, falafel, manoushe, tabbouleh and pumpkin kebbeh are just a few of the delicious vegetarian dishes that are synonymous with Lebanese culture.

If you’re not across Lebanese food yet, you are truly missing out. It’s one of the most wholesome, satisfying cuisines out there to cook and eat. OOSHMAN are plating up some of the best traditional Lebanese food, vegetarian Lebanese food in Sydney and what we think is the best pizza in Sydney too. If you would like to try it, drop by OOSHMAN or order from us online. We guarantee you will love everything.

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Why We Love Delivering Pizza in Enmore

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The inner west has been our home for years. We love delivering pizza in Enmore and being part of such a diverse and interesting food tapestry. Enmore Road is hotpot of culinary cultures and we are proud to sit on top of the hill serving up delicious pizza and Lebanese food that you won’t find anywhere else in the inner west.

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Enmore Rd has such a rich history of food, culture and entertainment that we are thrilled to be a part of. We love delivering pizza in Enmore!

Enmore is much smaller than its bigger brother Newtown, but packs a massive punch when it comes to food choices. Newtown has been a hub for culture and entertainment for decades, and Enmore, being Newtown’s more residential neighbour, has seen a spillover of revellers looking for a bite to eat or a show.

The Enmore Theatre is a massive draw for the suburb when it comes to entertainment. Since opening in 1908, the theatre has drawn the commercial spread from the more well-known King St, with an array of shops and restaurants opening along the Enmore Rd strip to cater the crowds of show-goers.

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By the 1960s and 70s, the Enmore had become a mecca for students from Sydney University and other young people who came to Newtown and its surrounds for its vibrant food culture, pubs and entertainment. Though Enmore changed a lot in the following 40-odd years, this cross section of multiculturalism and bohemia is still present everywhere you look.

Over the past few years, there has been an explosion of new and exciting restaurants in Enmore. At OOSHMAN (formerly known as Manoosh) we are proud to contribute to this hotpot of cultures, offering up a selection of Lebanese street food, traditional Lebanese classics, modern Australian pizzas, an array of vegetarian and vegan options and desserts you won’t be able to find anywhere else (our vegan baklava is the best).

If you live in Enmore or are simply dropping by the area to see a show, be sure to give us a try. Give OOSHMAN a call right now. Simply order from us online or drop by and see us in person – we guarantee you will not be disappointed.

Or if you’re after top quality mobile pizza catering, get in touch today!

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Why We Love Delivering Pizza in Wolli Creek

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Wolli Creek is one of our newest delivery areas. We love delivering pizza in Wolli Creek – the whole suburb is expanding massively and we are stoked to be a part of such a vibrant up-and-coming neighbourhood.

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We love delivering pizza in Wolli Creek; the whole suburb is expanding so quickly and that means that more and more people will be needing pizza!

For years Wolli Creek was mainly an industrial area until it was considered for mass redevelopment in the 90s. The suburb sits snugly mid-way between the CBD and Sydney Airport, meaning that it was the perfect place to be built up for residential purposes.

The new suburb was initially to be called North Arncliffe, but residents put their foot down, petitioning for it to called something a bit better. Wolli Creek was the most popular choicce – named after the stream of water to the north of the area – it officially became a suburb in 2002.

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Since then there have been loads of new apartments put up, parks cleaned and trimmed for use by residents, and most importantly for us, shopping villages built, providing central spaces for an array of new restaurants and cafes to set up shop. Now more and more people in the area are craving interesting and delicious food, and the demand for pizza in Wolli Creek there has never been higher.

These days there is a much bigger selection of good food in Wolli Creek and we are proud to contribute to this hotpot of cultures, offering up a selection of Lebanese street food, traditional Lebanese classics, modern Australian pizzas, an array of vegetarian and vegan options and desserts you won’t be able to find anywhere else (our vegan baklava is the best).

If you live in Wolli Creek or are simply dropping by the area to experience what it has to offer, be sure to give us a try. Give OOSHMAN (formerly known as Manoosh) a call right now. Simply order from us online or drop by and see us in person – we guarantee you will not be disappointed.

Or if you’re after top quality mobile pizza catering, get in touch today!

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The Manoosh Mascot is Named and Immortalised in Art

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To celebrate the success of our new store in Marrickville, we decided to ask our loyal customers and hard working staff to help us come up with a name for our famous, beloved, yet previously unnamed mascot – And we’ve also had him immortalised in a mural on our Marrickville store wall!

Manoosh OoshmanNow you can put a name to that famous cheeky mustachioed face. The Manoosh mascot is named, and has been immortalised in a work of art!

We asked our followers on facebook to help us come up with some suggestions, then the final poll was down to our staff members (of course they have to work with him every day).

We were inundated with suggestions from Facebook. Some brilliant, some less so, some ridiculous, and some were just plain obscene! 🙂

In the end, our staff decided that our faithful mascot shall henceforth be known as:

“The Oosh Man”

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We’re extremely proud of the success of our new Marrickville store. It’s all thanks to our hardworking staff, our loyal customers, and of course, The Oosh Man himself. Orders in our new delivery suburbs Earlwood and Wolli Creek are rapidly rising – so if you know any poor souls out there who don’t know the delivery area has expanded, spread the word and let the OOSHMAN (formerly known as Manoosh) flow.

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Why not come and say “Hi” to The Oosh Man in person and  drop by OOSHMAN , or if the couch is feeling just too comfy at the moment,  order online and let us come to you. If you haven’t already, you can subscribe to our monthly newsletter to stay in the loop.

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They See Me Rollin’… | Check Out Our Brand New Dough Rollers!

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In order to make great pizzas, you need to start with the best quality, most perfectly rolled dough – which is why we’ve just imported two new dough dough rollers straight from Lebanon.

manoosh_dough_roller_1 You can’t make the best pizzas without the best dough rollers, and OOSHMAN has now got new dough rollers in each of our stores!

In order to keep up with ever growing demand, OOSHMAN (formerly known as Manoosh) has recently imported new dough rollers from Lebanon and also re-modified one to fit in the Marrickville store. These dough rollers are designed for high quality and high volume pizzerias. With the standard dough rollers, the motor is about a quarter of the size of the ones we bring from Lebanon. The dough roller at the Enmore store lasted 8 years before upgrading it these brand new, state-of-the-art rollers (exactly the same in both stores).

The old faithful roller has now gone back to Charlie’s parents house so his father can recondition it for us to use as a backup. Having backup rollers is essential, as Charlie knows all too well:

“You always have to have a couple back ups of your main machines. I remember once our dough roller broke down, so we brought in a back up, which also broke down 20 minutes later!  Just another day in the pizza business…”

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If all this talk of perfectly rolled dough is making you hungry, why not try the results of these super rollers for yourself –  drop by OOSHMAN or order online for the best pizza in Sydney and if you haven’t already, you can subscribe to our monthly newsletter to stay in the loop.

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OOSHMAN Offer Some of the Best Value Eats in Sydney

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If there’s one thing that OOSHMAN (formerly known as Manoosh) are renowned for it’s producing fresh, top notch pizzas that are incredible value for money. If you are looking for cheap eats in Sydney that don’t forsake quality, we have options to suit almost anybody; from our 100% vegan options to traditional pizzas to more obscure Lebanese delicacies that you may not have tried before. To get your mouth watering, here are a few of our best value options on our extensive menu that are tasty, filling and won’t hurt your wallet.

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OOSHMAN are proud to offer some of the best value eats you’re likely to find in Sydney, from our delicious pizzas, to Lebanese-style street food and delicacies that you won’t find anywhere else in the city.

Folded Sujuk Pizza – $7.50

Looking for a thick, meaty, delicious meal but don’t think you can take on whole pizza by yourself? Our folded sujuk pizza is just for you. Featuring fluffy folded crust filled with cheese, sujuk, olives, capsicum and tomato it’s a delicious alternative to a traditional pizza. Sujuk is Lebanese sausage, somewhat similar to pepperoni, made from ground beef, combined with a selection of exotic, spices like garlic, cumin, sumac and red pepper.

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Haloumi Pie – $7

You’ve never had a haloumi pie like this. Featuring heaps of melted haloumi stuffed into in a semi circle pie coated with sesame seeds, its warm, gooey and filling. It’s also a great vegetarian option for those looking for something a little more delectable. But hold on, melted haloumi you say? At OOSHMAN we use Lebanese haloumi, which is different from traditional Cyprus-style haloumi that is crusty and squeaky. Lebanese haloumi is woven and stretched into bundles and stored in olive oil, giving it a stringy texture more akin to mozzarella. So good.

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Lahembajin – $6.50

Lahembajin is a folded meat pizza, but with no cheese. Instead we top a crispy base with tasty minced lamb, finely chopped tomatoes and onions which are then combined with a selection of 7 herbs and spices including paprika, peppers, cumin, cinnamon, parsley coriander and mint. Served with a thick slice of lemon as a garnish.

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Za’atar Bread – $3 to $8

Za’atar is at the very crux of Lebanese food culture. It is made from a blend of herbs and spices, usually thyme, oregano, marjoram, sumac, toasted sesame seeds and salt, which is then mixed with olive oil and spread on flatbread and baked in the oven. At OOSHMAN we offer a rage of toppings to go with our delicious za’atar bread, from haloumi to labhne, olives, capsicum, ricotta or falafel. Try our Beirut-style za’atar with haloumi, tomato, onion & chilli flakes. Many of these are vegetarian or vegan options and range from $3 for plain bread, to $8 for the deluxe falafel option.

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Kebbeh

An excellent side option or snack, Kebbeh is a delicious Lebanese street food classic made from a minced lamb, pine nut and onion filling, encased in a burghul (cracked wheat) & lamb ‘football’. We also a super vegan option made from a chickpea, spinach and onion filling, encased in a burghul and pumpkin football. These are huge and at $9 for 6, or $17 for a dozen, great value (vegan options are even cheaper!).

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Traditional Pizzas

All of our pizzas are incredible value, especially considering the quality of the ingredients and the generosity of the servings. Ranging from a classic pepperoni at $14, to our deluxe options peaking at just $18, you won’t find better value anywhere. We have a range of options for meat lovers, seafood fans, vegetarian or vegans (our Daiya vegan cheese is amazing) with 19 pizzas on the menu. The best things is, on Monday-Wednesday, all of our large pizzas are just $10!

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Wraps $6.50-8

We also offer a selection of delicious Lebanese wraps to suit the tastes of any customer, with range of vegetarian toppings like falafel or za’atar, or delicious meat (shawarma) and sauces. None are more than $8!

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This is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to cheap eats at OOSHMAN – our menu is massive, with great value options to satisfy any hunger. Give OOSHMAN a call right now. Simply order from us online or drop by and see us in person – we guarantee you will not be disappointed.