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    4.8 (101 reviews)
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    Fish moda
    Tina L.

    A great casual sit down for some authentic Yemeni food. Cheese Sambousa $4.99 reminds me of like a crispy wonton Fish Moda $24.99 super flavorful, but just be careful of bones. I love how there's flying pieces to add that citrus flavor. Yemeni bread $3.99: loved the size and crispy bottom but slightly burnt. made fresh to order Hummus $6.99: good not overly salted but would've like this colder. Lamb Haneeth + Chicken : they literally both fall off the fork, so delicate and cooked well They do have a wall of drinks.

    Fish mova, yemeni bread, nutella cake, cucumber dip
    Deanne S.

    This was our first time trying Yemeni food and omg it did not disappoint!!! The restaurant is open and very clean! We really wanted to try the fish mova. It looked so good with the rice. We also ordered the cheese sambousas, yemeni bread with the cucumber yogurt. We also got yemeni coffee. We decided to sit outside and the server brought out our food in no time! The presentation of the food was top tier! The coffee came of a tray with a kettle and 2 little coffee cups! It was so cute! The grilled fish was HUGE! The rice was a vibrant yellow orange color. The bread was also HUGE!! Everything was so tasty! The fish was grilled to perfection and Ioved that the rice came with raisins and nuts. It added a nice crunch and sweetness. The coffee was strong, which i love! We finished everything off with a little sweet treat, the nutella cake. It was almost like a tres leches cake. Super good!! Overall 10/10!! I can't wait to go back to try the other dishes!

    Cathlyn D.

    My first time trying Yemeni food! This place has a ton of great reviews so figured it would be a great place to try it. We ordered the chicken mandi, fish mova, beef and cheese sambousa, and lentil soup. Highlyyyy recommend the chicken mandi and fish mova. So delicious and flavorful. Plenty of seating inside and outside, and very clean. Service was helpful in recommending what to try.

    Fish mova
    Puneet G.

    This is a hidden gem that people need to explore. The lamb mandi and fish mova are their signature dishes and both were amazing. The lamb was so tender along with the dry fruit loaded saffron flavoured rice. Paired with the Yemeni bread which was so delicious. The portion sizes are very generous. The staff was also very nice and took the time to explain the dishes and provide recommendations.

    Louna H.

    The Mendi here is absolutely outstanding. The rice is perfectly cooked and infused with rich, aromatic spices, while the meat is incredibly tender and full of flavor. The chicken was juicy with a beautiful roasted finish, and the lamb was fall-apart soft. What really made this dish special were the toppings--crispy toasted nuts, sweet raisins, fresh onions, and lemon wedges that added a refreshing touch. The balance of flavors between savory, slightly sweet, and tangy was just perfect. The portion is very generous and great for sharing. You can tell this is authentic, high-quality Mendi made with care. Definitely one of the best I've had--highly recommen

    Mandi lamb and hummus
    Lorena G.

    Excellent choice!!! I was looking to try something new and found this place on Alton. I gave it a try and wowww! The hummus was so creamy and sooo good! The bread made in house!! A dream come true! I've had outstanding hummus but this one was just top tier! The Mandi lamb was so tender and fell off the bone! If you're around.. give this place a try..it will be worth it! It's new in the area so I wasn't sure about it but once you go in... you'll come back .. it's that good

    Crystal K.

    We went for breakfast, but couldn't resist ordering extras to bring home for later since it's been awhile since we've had Yemeni cuisine. Yemeni Chai Breakfast Platter w/ eggs, foul (beans), variety of cheese & jams, cucumber, olives, tomatoes and fresh bread Lentil Soup Kibbeh Cheese Sambousa Chicken Mandi Lamb Mandi If you've never had mandi, it's fragrant rice with fried onions, almonds and raisins topped with either roast chicken or lamb, and trust me, either one is perfection here. The meat comes out so tender. We tried a little while we were there and brought the rest home - the portions are so big we had dinner AND lunch the next day The breakfast was awesome too - similar to the Turkish and Persian breakfasts I love, with fresh baked bread and a variety of items to enjoy it with while sipping tea Shout out to the team here - they made the best recommendations and brought everything out so fresh and fast for us! We also love how clean and spacious, with beautiful murals and plenty of parking.

    Adeni chai
    Peter H.

    New Yemeni restaurant in Irvine! They've only been open for a month. Big big fan of Yemeni food! We decided to drop by after doing some grocery shopping. We weren't hungry yet so we went in only to get drinks. The workers there are REALLY nice. They asked us if we've ever had Yemeni food before and spent the time to explain their menu to us. After telling them we were only interested in getting some drinks, they also took the time to explain each option to us. There is plenty of seating inside. Very spacious and clean. Not too loud and perfect for a group or eating by yourself. We ordered their Adeni Chai and their Yemeni Coffee. I was specifically wondering if they had Karak tea and discovered it was their chai. And it was! Very delicious, creamy, and unique. I can drink like 3 of these a day if I could. The Yemeni coffee definitely packs a punch when it comes to energizing you and giving you that caffeine kick. There is a considerable cinnamon taste to it as a heads up if you're into that spice for coffee. I look forward to coming back to trying their food!!

    Lamb stew sizzle
    Yonnie C.

    Great food, fantastic flavors Chicken Mandi, juicy chicken on a bed of rice flavored with raisins and nuts Lamb stew, sizzling and full of aroma Fish mova, tender fish, lathered in a smoky mildly spicy chile paste The bread is top notch Love the service (Written by the husband)

    Chicken Mandi dish - $18
    Arshad H.

    Mandi Xpress is a casual HALAL Yemeni restaurant offering popular Yemeni dishes as well as some sips and sweets. I stopped by for a weekday lunch with a co-worker. Fish Mova ($25) This tandoor grilled butterflied fish dish was prepared with Yemeni spices like cumin, coriander, tumeric, garlic, chili, etc and created an extremely flavorful, tender and mouth watering dish. Served with a large Yemeni flat bread, this was the perfect accompaniment to scoop up all that fish. Adeni chai ($9 for a kettle for 2 people) - This aromatic Yemeni style milk tea originated from the Aden region. It's made with black tea, milk, cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves. It was rich, creamy, soothing and the perfect way to end a meal. Overall I was impressed with the fish and chai here. I saw that they have fahsa here (simmered lamb and beef dish) and will need to try that on my next visit. My co-worker ordered a chicken mandi dish ($18), and said it was just ok, and it looked a little plain to me. I tried his rice and while it was aromatic, it wasn't as good as the one at Mandhi House in Anaheim.

    Megan S.

    got takeout of their bread, salad, lamb, chicken, and beef. the taste was alright, best thing was the lamb for sure. chicken was really dry and you need to have it with the sauce for it to go down. rice underneath was not bad, i liked that they put nuts in it but i wish there was an option to take out the raisins. did not really like the salad, since it was just cut vegetables with lemon juice.

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    Colin O.

    I have traveled to the Middle East on several occasions and always enjoyed their lamb dishes. Upon returning to the States I could never find any places that replicated what i had there, at least not in Irvine. Stumbled on this place just by chance. Loved it. The mandi lamb was just like the one i had in Qatar and also in Abu Dhabi. Great mesh of flavors with the savory lamb, and the sweet raisins. A little pricey, but it was a good portion as well. I will definitely be back.

    Vita M.

    So happy to find a new halal food in Irvine! It is the first Yemeni restaurant in town, and they're still in their soft opening phase. I believe this is their second location in California (the first one is in Riverside). We tried their Lamb Mandi and Shakshouka, so good!! The bread is good too! Don't forget to mention that the customer service is amazing. Amr was the gentleman who took our order, and he was very friendly and informative. The place is clean and modern. We pray that their customers continue to grow and that they will last for a long time!

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    The owner is super kind and thoughtful, the chai was delicious and not too sweet, restaurant also was clean and tidy with cute decor

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    Amazing Lamb Mandi and really good service mA! Try the chocolate baklava! It's really great too mA!

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