Came here a few times for early dinner a few times and enjoyed it both times…read more I ordered the small chicken madhi plate, which is very filling. We didn't have to wait long before the food was served. The chicken came off the bone so easily, and it was nicely seasoned as well. The dish came on a large bed of rice and a delicious lentil soup, along with dipping sauce. The price was pretty affordable given the size as well. The place was brightly lit and there was lots of space each time I went. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area.

The food is genuinely good and very tasty. I've always enjoyed the flavors, and that's what kept me…read morecoming back for a while. My main issue was the portion size of the meat and chicken. Considering the prices, I felt the amount you received was too small. I don't mind paying more for quality food, but when you're spending a decent amount of money, you expect a more reasonable portion of the main protein. The service was also hit-or-miss. Sometimes it was fine, and other times it left a lot to be desired. Between the inconsistent service and the small portions, we eventually stopped going there. I know I'm not the only one who felt this way, as I've heard similar complaints from others regarding the portion sizes. That said, I want to be fair and mention that I haven't ordered from them in the past two years, so things may have changed since my last visit. The food itself was always flavorful, and I hope they've addressed some of these concerns because the quality of the food was never the issue.

Pretty good place I cannot lie. I ordered - Half Chicken…read morewith Rice & Salad - Sharhat Mtafayah - Lentil Soup To start, the half chicken with rice and salad was delicious. Chicken was juicy, salad was perfection. I would definitely have this again. For the Sharhat, I unfortunately had to send it back as the thin beef slice was overcooked which made it dry and very chewy. Like I was chewing for a while lol. Lentil soup was as expected and it was delicious. Our server was attentive and she smiled at us a few times during our meal. She was very polite and I have no issues with staff. The ambiance is really nice. I love the style and how the restaurant was put together. It definitely was great.

The restaurant is small so book a reservation in advance. It was a bonus to get free parking in the…read moreplaza in Streetsville. The food, okay so we ordered hummus with lamb. My oh my, was it delicious! We were so full from the hummus that we had to take both our mains home. For mains, we got these: 1. Kebab with rice and salad (2 skewers) - loved it 2. Dawood basha with rice (juicy meatball stew) - I didn't love this because I hate the ketchup kinda taste. No pictures of the mains as we were too full and got them to go. Service was polite but it was a game day lunch time so a little loud for me. I would love to go back to try out their breakfast and the Kufta Nafisa which has onions, mushrooms and halloumi cheese in it and they were sold out.

Great freshly made food on site , choice of ingredients and special of the day! Friendly service.read more

Terrible quality meat and portion is so bad. The menu says saj bread but they use tortillas and…read moreonly have tortillas there. Also my stomach was super upset after eating this so theres a clear hygiene issue too. On top of the bad food the service was so bad. One guy working one dude just watching him. But the one guy whos working was just talking to his friend who was sitting at a table while he made our food. Save your money and health.

The service was great from the moment we walked in. Someone quickly came over to ask what we'd like…read moreto drink, which made us feel welcomed right away. It was an open buffet, and the staff checked on us a few times throughout our visit, making sure everything was okay and that we had what we needed. The ambiance was really nice, and I honestly loved the vibe of the place. There was a belly dancer, and she was really nice and added a fun, lively touch to the overall experience. The food was good overall. It wasn't too bad at all, and I enjoyed what I tried, though I do wish there had been a bit more variety to choose from. Even so, everything was still tasty and satisfying. Dessert was also good and a nice way to end the meal. Overall, it was a pleasant experience with good service, a nice atmosphere, and enjoyable food, and I would definitely consider going back.

We wanted to come here for the buffet, but upon arriving, we were told that it was closed (we got…read morethere in the mid-afternoon)... even though we checked open times beforehand online. The take-out counter was open, so we opted for that instead. Most of the foods on display were ready-to-go and vegetarian / vegan. You can also order manakeesh (Lebanese flatbread topped with toppings such as cheese, spinach, and za'atar - akin to thin-crust pizza) to be made on site. We opted for the vegetarian mix-and-match plates, which came with either rice or salad, 5 small sides, and 3 falafels. Most of the items were pretty good, my favourites being the arnabeet (cauliflower), eggplant with chickpeas and tomato-based sauce, bamya (okra), and white cannellini beans salad. The warak enab (also called dolma or stuffed grape vine leaves) was flavourless and had too much ratio-to-grape vine leaves ratio (more rice inside that I'd like). The tabbouleh was way too salty. The other dishes were good though. Although the manakeesh was made fresh to order, it came out pretty fast. It was also extremely salty. There were a few small tables by the take-out counter, for those who wish to eat the take-out items on the spot. They packaged all the items very well to avoid leakage.

From the kind and efficient service, to the lively ambiance, to the delicious dishes served, Mandi…read moreAfandi is the all in one package. I tried their Chicken Mandi and Mansaf, both of which were packed with flavour! We were also there during Ramadan, and they kindly offered dates, samosas, and water to break our fast. Will definitely come here again!

Dropped by for lunch on a weekend. The lentil soup was excellent and tasted really good. The…read morechicken was good and the lam was ok. The eggplant with the pita was really good as well. It was like a takeout restaurant but you select your seat and they bring the food to you. They also have takeout containers and bags for you to take home your lefties the platter portions are large.

The BEST mandi in the city. The JUICIEST meat you'll eat…read more I've never actually been to the restaurant itself to enjoy a meal (I went once and it was closed) BUT, this is the place we are ALWAYS catering from for any family events or special occasions. The owner is super friendly. The food is 100% fresh, hot, tasty. The meat specifically is cooked to perfection and so juicy. Recently, we also ordered their chicken and that was a hit, but for me personally I would prefer to always go with the lamb mandi as it's the best one I've had.

What is it with "Yemeni" Mandi and bland rice? Every Mandi…read morerestaurant I have been to who labels their Mandi "Yemeni" has had tasteless rice. Lamb Mandi: The Lamb was cooked very well with Bone Marrow still intact and Meat very juicy and tender, however, the rice was just normal rice *not* cooked with the meat so it had no essence of it. Chicken Mandi: This was tasteless throughout, chicken was tender and juicy, however was pretty tasteless and the rice was the same as Lamb rice. Service: Two cute little girls take your order, Parents are in the back making food for you. Doesn't get any more "family" than this. So thats a big plus. Again, if I am looking for good flavourful Mandi, i would probably walk down the road to Al mandi.

I really needed to update my review. While I still think the restaurant can be chaotic and…read moreconfusing for non-Arabic speakers, the low prices are undeniable. $1 cups of delicious bone broth? A huge plate of chicken over rice for $7? Huge pieces of bread for a $1? Free tea? With everything so expensive now, it's a pleasure to get a huge, delicious, and halal meal for so little. Al Mandi is going to be nuts during Ramadan, but like everything in Buffalo, the craziness is also endearing :)

100% Zabihah Hand-Slaughtered Halal. Enough said…read more It seems like AlMandi is a mixed bag when it comes to customer service, but one cannot deny the stellar, delicious food that they sell. While the restaurant gets hectic sometimes during peak hours, off peak the atmosphere is surprisingly relaxing. The restaurant is clean and the staff is friendly. As for the food, it is phenomenal. The soup is tangy and refreshing, the lamb succulent and a must buy, the curries well-balanced, and the chicken over rice with chutney divine. I'd highly recomnend the new Mandi. Do yourself a favor and check out this place.

Went for their iftar dinner. The restaurant was kind of empty and the staff were very friendly. The…read moremeal was extremely filling. We asked for dessert after. They didn't have one of the kunafas and the one we got had very little syrup/honey and was mostly cheese. I wouldn't go back again.

Meh. I just don't get the hype about this place. Lacklustre service, mediocre middle eastern food…read more Some many great places that are waaaay better. Go anywhere along lawrende avenue in Scarborough or the Danforth. Food was fine I guess but limited veggie options.