I really want to give this place a 3.5, but I can't. So a 3 it is. We didn't eat in because we ordered to go. Therefore, I can only speak on the food. We ordered the full grilled chicken (comes with rice), a side salad, order of hummus, and bread. The food was decent. I think the grilled chicken would've had a better flavor and taste had the skin not been so charred. The rice was fine. The side salad was not worth the $3. It was just regular iceberg lettuce with some parsley, tomatoes and cucumbers. Also, the bread was good, but also a little charred. The hummus was good, but I've had better. Overall, it was a decent meal but not a lot of flavor. Might give them another try. read more

Hadramout - Hummus - Halal Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Hands down my new favorite restaurant in west Philly. Food is FRESH! AUTHENTIC! CHEAP! DELICIOUS! What I like about this place is that it's authentic, not the generic menu you would find at any middle eastern restaurant, no, it's authentic Yemeni! I recommend getting the whole grilled chicken and fassolia appetizer... and order extra bread to take home because it's delicious. Shout out to the owner for being such a great host and for the laughs and recommendations. read more

~1 year old Yemeni restaurant off the campus of the University of Pennsylvania in West Philadelphia. Pros: * Super cheap meaning the value for money and purchasing power are super high. * Serving portions are humongous. * The food quality is amazing; never had such good middle eastern food in Philly. * Really friendly staff that would take their time to explain everything and also be happy to tell you a lot about Yemen and their hometown! Cons: * Water is charged. read more

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This place is totally a hidden gem! While on an unassuming corner, when you walk in here, you won't be disappointed. I'd never had Yemeni food before, so I expected it to be like most other middle eastern places. However, I was blown away by the depth of flavor that most of the dishes had. The grilled chicken was succulent and juicy, the fish was grilled and perfectly flaky (probably some of the best fish I've ever had), and the stew was warm and hearty. They also have these giant fluffy breads that come as a side with the meal and are baked fresh. The only complaint would be that there isn't much room to sit, but the atmosphere is still nice and cozy. read more

Hadramout - Fish Mofa Chicken Mandi Fahsah - Halal Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hadramout is definitely a hidden gem near Spruce Hill/University City with authentic (vetted by my colleagues) Yemeni cuisine, the friendliest owners, and food that will burst your belt without subjecting your wallet to starvation. Must get: massloug lamb, fahsah, banana dessert, lamb soup, fassolia Meh: maybe the bread Missed out: whole roasted chicken I have yet to be disappointed with my culinary adventures near University City, and Hadramout definitely did not disappoint. While the exterior decor may be unassuming, you can tell from the moment you step into this humble abode that you're in for a treat. The owner will welcome you to the restaurant as if you were a highly prized guest in his home. The pictures of Yemen scattered across the walls provide a homey vibe and the fridge is chuck full of yogurt/butter milk that you can't find in your local supermarket. On with the food, oh man, my favorite was actually the fassolia, despite my love affair with lamb/goat. The kidney beans were cooked to near perfection that fills up your soul and tummy with every irresistable bite. The massloug lamb is a giant leg of lamb that falls apart with a gentle press of the spoon. The fahsah was a bit disappointing in quantity, but did not hold itself back when it came to spices and punch. As we chugged through our culinary adventure, we ended the night with traditional Yemeni tea and the banana-pudding-bread dessert that I strongly recommend everyone to experience. I cannot state how much I loved this place and I hope that Hadramout gets more business and popularity that it sorely deserves. Food: 5 stars Service: 5 stars Price: 5 stars Ambiance: 3 stars read more

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If you're a fan of Yemeni food as I am - Rejoice! Now in Philadelphia you no longer have to head up to Brooklyn to enjoy some downhome Yemeni cooking. Hadramout has opened on the International Restaurant stretch of eateries on 45th street in University City. Joining Lebanese, Middle Eastern, Ethiopian, Taiwanese, and Argentinean within a minute's walk of each other is this Yemeni café, named after the region in South Yemen near the famous port city of Aden. All your favorites are on the menu. For my first visit here I eagerly ordered the Fahsah which came to the table bubbling hot in its cauldron and accompanied by fresh baked Khubz bread right out of the oven. House made Sahawiq sauce provided a little spice. Everything was really tasty! In fact my only let down was the Marag soup. I like a little more body to mine and a sharper flavor. But no matter, the good news is that there now exists a Yemeni restaurant in Philly and that it is run by really friendly people who def know what they are doing! read more

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One of the best restaurants in Philly. One of the only places I can get a serious lamb fix. The Haneeth is to die for -- so succulent, so full of flavor. The green hot sauce they give you on the side really turns things up. Everything I've had here is good. read more

Size of the meat has has gone down in lamb haneeth dish . Along with that , taste too. Sometimes, they do a good job and at other times, not so good. With the recent experience, I can only give them a 1 star . My office people were disappointed with the lamb haneeth after setting their expectations high based on the 1st experience. No , they won't allow me to buy from this place again. Hadramout is not consistent in their menu offerings . The only dish they have so far been consistent is the lamb stew (lamb fahsah) with bread . read more

Absolutely love this new little spot with delectable Yemeni food that is so very reminiscent of my childhood. If you're unsure where to start, I would recommend getting either the saltah or fahsah, which comes with the classic Yemeni flat bread made in a clay oven. If you come with a friend, I'd also suggest getting it with another lamb dish (perhaps the kibdah) and eating family style, which is how I think Yemeni food is meant to be enjoyed. Also, the special Yemeni tea that they serve is fantastic! My only recommendation would be for them to serve tap water (it seemed like there was only bottled water options for purchase?), and to be consistent with the side dishes (one time they brought us some while the other time they didn't). Overall, the pricing is very reasonable and worthwhile. The decor and pictures remind me of the beautiful Middle East, and the owners are lovely and attentive. I would love for this delicious unique spot to stick around, so do check it out! read more

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So many friends raved about this place, and I was obsessed with the Fahsah (lamb stew)! It would definitely be great to eat during the winter and I could eat the Yemeni bread all day long (dipped it in the stew to scoop up every last bit). I think the other dish was the Yemeni Kabob with ground beef over rice and a side salad, but I'm not sure if I liked it enough to get it again. The place gets pretty smoky, so keep in mind that your clothes will smell afterwards! read more

Hadramout - Yemeni bread + Yemeni Kabob - Halal Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Simply the best! Lamb haneeth or chicken mandi made to perfection. Lamb cooked perfect and falls off bone. Chicken the same. Flavorful food.... Fahsah with bread is absolutely amazing! Owner is very friendly and a nice person. I go here couple times a week and it is one of my favorite restaurants in philly! read more

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One of my favorite things about West Philadelphia is the variety of cuisines available to experience. Hadramout serves Yemeni food and does not disappoint. After reading several reviews, I decided on the lamb fahsah, which was served bubbling in a clay pot with a side of freshly baked khubz bread. The bread was, quite literally, larger than my face (but who's complaining) and was definitely a highlight for me! The meal is also served with a spicy Sahawig sauce. If you love spice, add a generous helping to your shredded lamb. You'll thank me later. My partner ordered the kofta kabab, which he really enjoyed. It was served on a bed of rice with a side of vegetables. Contrary to what I was expecting per other reviews, our food came out really quickly and the service was very attentive. I'd definitely like to return soon! read more

Hadramout - Interior - Halal Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Still a stellar 5 star! I've heard so much about Hadramout's Fahsah (highly recommended by the owner, Frank). This is a slow cooked lamb stew and it is absolutely delicious! It's even better with the spicy sauce they give you. Frank told me the process of making this (slow cooked 3 times), it is truly melt in your mouth and you just want to eat this the whole day When you go at off hours Frank can take time to explain to about different dishes and tell you about Yemeni cuisine. Love this place! read more

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*HIGHLY RECOMMEND* After hearing about how great Yemen food, I knew I had to try it. A small restaurant like this hidden in West Philly did not disappoint. My friends and I ordered a bunch of different dishes and the portions were very generous. Most dishes were very flavorful, they definitely did not cheat you out of the spices.Overall, well worth for the price. *ENTREES* Fahsah - DELICIOUS, please do order it!! As someone who is not a big fan of lamb, this dish was my favorite. The meat was so tender and juicy, not gamey at all, and the sauce so fragrant Samboosa - You know its good when it's fried in ghee. Crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside, fried to perfection Fish Mofa - A whole fish with bones. Fish was tender, but grilled without much seasoning. However, the sauces on the side paired well with this Kofta Kebab - solid kebab Full Grilled Chicken - My least favorite. The chicken came out a too dry/charred to my liking *VERDICT* Overall, I would definitely go back again and get the Fahsah and Samboosa read more

Shockingly Yummy!!! From the fresh made bread to the steaming pot of lamb stew bubbling away in it's stone pot to the vegetarian dinners. Everything was phenomenal! read more

This place wins, tried similar cuisine in the area and they are super tasty. Large portions, fresh food, lamb is on point. I miss this place each time I went to similar spots. If you're in the are, give them a try! read more

Hadramout - Interior - Halal Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Here's another gem in the West Philly area. I got the Chicken khabsa and the Fahsah along with a (huge) naan here. Heads up - I'm going to use the word delicious profusely in this review... The Fahsah is a hearty lamb and beef stew. I don't eat beef, but the person who took my order was very accommodating to adjust the dish for me. At first, it seemed pretty oily but I believe that was just the actual gravy bit of the stew. Seasoned great and goes so well with the naan. It understandably feels a little gamey - maybe a touch of lemon might go well with this as well? The lamb itself was so tender as well! Before I got full, I switched over to the Khabsa. Now khabsa is the middle eastern equivalent of a biryani. Very similar in taste but with slightly different spices. I had not had a khabsa in many years, so seeing this on the menu was a no-brainer for me to get. What a decision that was - this was by FAR the most tender chicken I've had in any rice based dish. It was actually falling off the bone. The yogurt based sauce along with the rice went perfectly. The rice came with some vegetables on the side which I didn't particularly enjoy though (ketchup like sauce it seemed). Overall though, an utterly hearty and delicious meal. Fantastic portion sizes, service and honest taste. Exactly the things I enjoy in a meal. read more

The food is delicious the service is great and the owner is very nice and welcoming the restaurant is clean it's family friendly I personally advice the lamb soupe with green pepper dip the Kendall it's liver in a delicious spicy sauce and of course the homemade bread. read more

Such a good neighborhood gem/hole in the wall. You will be full after eating here. I ordered extra flat bread thinking there wouldn't be enough but the bread was huge!! Had the samboosa (flaky, great taste) and lamb haneeth. Super tender. So ad I finally made it there. read more

It's a hole-in-the-wall kind of a place. con:- Parking is an issue. We went in the daytime so we park in the driveway. The Fish Haneet was good but too well done. Pro:- Good food got Lamb Haneet and Fish Haneet. Nice seating area. Clean bathrooms. FYI:- The dessert was good but super sweet. Like very sweet. gave 4 stars cus of the fish. If not 5 stars. read more

The fassolia (white beans in tomato and onion and spices) were hearty, flavorful, and satisfying. It was extra tomato-y and maybe black-pepper-y. Yum. It came with a piece of the house bread, which is chewy and hot and perfect. We also received some tasty hot sauce, seemingly house-made, which was the incredibly hot but also delicious. I chose to eat all of it slowly over the course of the meal. The lamb haneeth is their most popular dish, so we tried it too. The veggies (potato and carrot) in sauce were soft and irresistible. It came with tender, beautiful rice. the lamb itself was a cut with LOTS of lamb flavor (maybe lamb ribs?). The soup option was lamb. It is a spiced broth. It is served with lemon; squeeze it in to get the soup to come alive. Service was prompt and kind. Yum. read more

Food is good. Rice is very flavorful as well as the fasoulia. Unfortunately I did not receive the ful on my delivery order last night and calling in was not helpful. I never received a refund. Happy to try again and re-review if management can resolve. read more

They have no experience and they got the cheapest meet also they don't know how to cook . When you see the food you can tell is not healthy. read more

The food was great and the staff is very friendly. The service was quick as well! When I return to Philly I will definitely be going back! read more

Hadramout - Lamb Haneeth - Halal Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Do yourself a favor and dine at this sweet spot in West Philly. The place is cozy, the owner is lovely and the food is flavorful and deliciously tasty! I've been eyeing this place for a while as it is right down the street from me. It's so unassuming and I just never thought to enter. I am so very glad I did. Start with the samboosa. Small triangular pastry served warm with meat mixed with potatoes inside. And whatever you do, please order the fahsah (lamb stew). It comes to the table bubbling, in a clay pot. It is packed with warm goodness and the delicious house-baked Yemeni flat bread is the perfect accompaniment to this dish. My good friend that dined with me is from Egypt and was so excited that shafoot was on the menu. He said he had never seen this dish on a menu in the states. We also got the perfectly cooked chicken mandi marinated in beautiful spices served with rice. If you are looking for comfort food served up in a homey atmosphere with an owner that greets you more like a host of a dinner party, this is your place. Hurry! read more

Hadramout - Sweet spot. - Halal Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This place is delicious! All of the entrees we ordered were large and came with rice. The bread-naan is enormous and can feed 3-4 people. Everything was fresh with lots of flavor! I had the lamb haneeth. The meat was very tender, very flavorful and falling off the bone! No knife needed. The rice was delicious, especially with the small saucers of hot sauce. The restaurant was quiet when we arrived; we seated 5 easily with no reservation. The owner was talkative and very funny. It's clear that he cares about his food and his customers. read more

One of my top 3 favorite restaurants in West Philly, maybe even in all of Philly. Everything was delicious, but the lamb fahsah was the best- it's like a shredded, super tender lamb that is almost a curry but great for eating with rice or the bread. Extra bread is the size of an entire pizza for only 2 dollars, I'd highly recommend getting it. The fish was alright, the chicken was pretty good. The service was a bit slow, which they warned us since they make it fresh. We waited maybe 20-30 minutes for them to cook it, but it was worth it. Prices are not too bad either. This place feels so overlooked, but it is so worth it to give it a shot. read more

Came here with a few friends for dinner !! The food at this establishment is very delicious and the service was very good! Everything we ordered was delicious. Here's what we ordered: Lamb haneeth (which was very tender, flavorful, and fell off the bone), full grilled chicken (very flavorful and moist), fish mofa (seasoned very nice, grilled nicely, and moist on the inside), koftka kabob (beef was seasoned nice and was not over cooked), fahsah (the lamb soup was super flavorful and it came with their bread, which was sooo good ), and finished off with their sweet appetizer called Masoob Malaka (which we had for dessert and it was so good) ! I can't wait to come back to this establishment !! The portions are huge and it is inexpensive (for the amount of food you get) ! Highly recommend this place !! read more

Decided to try out this restaurant since it's next door and the snowy weather had me craving something warm. I was excited after seeing these Yelp reviews and the food did not disappoint. The beans were very good and filling. The lamb stew was absolutely delicious. My server was so sweet. Cannot wait to come back and try more items off the menu. read more

A1 service A1 food The tea, the soup, sambosas, and lamb... will be comijg back for the stew! So good we almost cussed read more

Fahsah and yemeni bread!!! Cant wait to go back for these items! Sitting area was small and it was packed during iftaar time. But we didn't mind as both of us are vaccinated. Shout out to the server guy who was handling so many guests and take-out orders like a champ! read more

I LOVE this restaurant. I know nothing about Yemeni food, but learned from a Yemeni tourist that this is really authentic. I walked in and the owner graciously walked me through the menu (because I really didn't know what I was doing). We got the Saltah, massloug lamb, and the charcoal grilled chicken. Our favorite was the saltah and lamb. The lamb was SO TENDER that it just FELL OFF THE BONE. My grandparents are serious Chinese foodies and they have never had lamb this tender. We were all so impressed. Also, note that they have forks for you if you want to use a fork, but I mostly ate with my hands since it's so much easier picking up food in a piece of bread with your hands. We also asked for tap water. If you don't ask for tap water, you may get bottled water. It's been a week, and I'm still thinking about that saltah and how wonderful the flavors were. Drooling as I write this review...go now and you won't regret it! read more

Placed a few orders with Hadramout and have been happy each time. The lamb fahsah is a real standout dish. Delicious and flavorful. Both the mixed grill and grilled chicken platters are also very good, well seasoned and tasty. Also, getting a cup of lamb Marag to dunk your bread into is also good. Very good overall, and hope to try more dishes. read more

I Honestly love how pure & fresh the food taste . This was our first time and I definitely will be coming back. My Dad & I are always looking for tasty places to visit and try out . I was looking for a traditional Middle Eastern place & this place was beyond a great find! Our food took only a matter of minutes to arrive, I was very surprised! Everything was made fresh and served HOT! My type of Establishment! The people were very friendly and did not mind explaining how things were to be served as well as how the food was prepared! read more

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My early memories of having Yemeni food was a place that my family and I used to frequently visit in Sharjah, UAE. The Chicken Madbhi/Mazbi and they served was a family favorite, as well as the Mandi. And since we left , finding a Yemeni restaurant that served good Mazbi became our life purpose. Hadramoot is a little spot located across the ever so popular Manakeesh and Sa'ad . It wasn't really busy when we walked in , but our server was really nice and made sure we were taken care of. Everything was delicious and tasted exactly the way we remembered it. Though we were quite disappointed that Mazbi wasn't on the menu. My brother and I had the Chicken Mandi , and my dad some sort of Lamb dish that I can't recall the name of. My mom had a grilled fish that she raved about all day. Overall , it was a great experience and we look forward to our next visit! read more

This place is fantastic. Authentic and delicious Yemeni food, reasonably priced, and in a friendly atmosphere. I've tried a lot of the menu by now, and everything is good, but they're brilliant with lamb. If you're not sure what to get, start with fahsa (a complex lamb stew), and make sure to finish your meal with spiced Yemeni tea. I'm so happy the neighborhood has a place like this! read more

It is so important to support local businesses and this is a must-try in Philadelphia. As a cornerstone of Yemeni cuisine, you will find food pairings and combinations like never before. The fahsah at Hadramout is absolutely divine. Paired with their naan (which are massive) it's a good, hearty meal you just have to get on a chilly (or warm) night. While I have tried their rice and lamb dishes/platters, the fahsah is the iconic staple at Hadramout and pairing it with the Samboosa appetizer is all you can really ask for in a fulfilling meal--great to share as well. read more

The only Yemeni restaurant in philadelphia, yet exceeds the ones in NYC. A truly traditional Yemeni food, the staff are nice and attentive. The food it self is great, both in presentation and the taste. read more

Small informal place , old interiors but great hearty food . Service was quick . I would totally recommend it for take out . It's a family run business and the family is very sweet . Their signature lamb dishes are best . Lamb Haneeth, and lamb maslough. Portions are big and enough to share between 2 people . If you are looking for a hearty Arabic /Yemeni place .. this is it ! read more

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I really haven't had this before. Manakeesh and Saad's were even more busy than usual (good for them!) so we looked up other places and Hadramout came up. We walked up the block and took a look at the menu, seemed interesting. I had the lamb soup and the fahsah. The soup is just broth, no vegetables or meat, nothing in it but a rich, hearty and spicy broth. It was good, the lack of anything else in it was odd to me but it was $1. It was good. The fahsah came out. The amount of lamb and the flat bread combined make for a very filling meal. The lamb was soft, melted in my mouth, was spicy. It was great, really truly enjoyed. Will definitely be back. read more