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    4.8 (81 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
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    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.

    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

    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)

    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.

    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.

    Fresh Yemeni Bread
    Sheri L.

    Food was so delicious! Ordered Mandi Chicken (half chicken) served with rice. The chicken and rice were so flavorful! The giant Yemeni bread has an amazing herb flavor and is huge! Super soft and fluffy on the edges and crisp in the center. We also really enjoyed the Adeni Chai, it is lightly sweetend and perfectly spiced! And on top of the flavorful food, the staff were very friendly and welcoming! We will definitely will be back!

    Mandi chicken with basmati rice.
    jun b.

    First time to try Yemeni cuisine. The place is casual, clean and convenient. We were curious about the Mandi chicken. My wife and I are seniors and thought just sharing a whole chicken plate would be more than enough plus it was better value. They were generous enough to give us 2 full half chicken plates instead. The rotisserie chicken was fall of the bone tender and well seasoned. The fragrant basmati rice was a nice surprise. The fried onions, raisins and almonds just elevated it to stand on its own. We were very satisfied with the food and experience. We have to be back to try other dishes.

    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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    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.

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    Jewel C.

    This was my first time having Yemeni food and it was really delicious. They have a lot of different options on the menu, which made it fun to try something new. The lamb mendi meat was very tender and seasoned really well and everything was super flavorful. I also really liked the flatbread that came with the meal. Overall, it was a great first experience with Yemeni food! it's in a plaza with outdoor seating so we sat outside for fresh air. service was good!

    Sunny side up Eggs, New York breakfast style , foul + tameas bread
    Medhat E.

    I finally found the perfect place to eat healthy authentic food and finally met the best chef and cook Mr/ Alvaro very friendly and always wants to make the client happy to the extend that he can cook your meals the way you like it even though it's not the way it's explained in the menu. Great experience, Excellent customer service super friendly atmosphere Again I'm glad I finally got the right place to eat healthy authentic foods.

    We were comp'ed fresh bread and hummus. Excellent!
    Daisuke Y.

    Unexpected discovery in a strip mall found amongst other food offerings. If you've never had Yemeni food, this is an excellent place to start. The portions were very generous, and the server (owner?) was very helpful in describing each dish and how it was prepared. When he brought out our food, he guided us on how to best enjoy the dishes. It was nice to have the option of sitting inside at large tables or outside. After our meal, we also enjoyed Yemeni coffee and desserts. Will be back for sure! Everything is made to order, so be patient and you will be rewarded with an amazing meal.

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    29 days ago

    The food is so fresh. The chicken is soft and falls off the bone love it. I would go again.

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    27 days ago

    Great food friendly staff specially Amr, Great value, I wholeheartedly recommend this place

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    29 days ago

    Incredible Yemeni food that really hit the spot. Really nice staff and customer service as well. I highly recommend trying this place!

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    27 days ago

    A Very good resturant in irvine, With great customer service and an excellent food. Highly recommended!

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    Traveling around the world, knowing how a mandi tastes this shop was quite close to the original. Lamb was the best.

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    Amazing service. Food looks amazing I recommend this place to everyone trying to get good Yemeni food.

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    Awesome food, great customer service. We had the Mandi Chicken w/ Rice, Fish Mova w/ bread, & Harada of Fahsah w/ bread. All so delicious!

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    Love this place! The food is amazing and the staff is incredibly nice. Best ful I have had and definitely coming back here!

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    Very good and friendly. First time trying this type of food and was impressed. Hope to come back again.

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    Perfect for the family. The food was excellent, the staff are friendly and the place is clean. I highly recommend it.

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    Arabic food with verity of dishes you will taste the original mandi tase they also have kunafa the famous Arabic sweet

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