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. read more

Mandi Xpress Yemeni Restaurant and Coffee - Sunny side up Eggs, New York breakfast style , foul + tameas bread - Arabic Near Me - Irvine, California

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The food was great the service amazing the food is so authentic love it definitely I'll come here and recommend it to everyone read more

Mandi Xpress Yemeni Restaurant and Coffee - Arabic Near Me - Irvine, California

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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! read more

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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. read more

Mandi Xpress Yemeni Restaurant and Coffee - Mandi chicken with basmati rice. - Arabic Near Me - Irvine, California

Mandi Xpress in Irvine is one of my favorite spots! I've been here multiple times and every visit has been a great experience. Even during busy hours, the staff are always very helpful and patient, which makes the whole experience even better. The Chicken Mandi is absolutely delicious, the chicken is super soft, tender, and full of flavor. If you're in Irvine and craving great Mandi, this place is definitely worth visiting! read more

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We ordered the half chicken with rice, the fish, and the green salad. Everything was delicious! The chicken was incredibly tender and flavorful, and the rice was excellent. Nothing was too oily or too salty, which made it perfect for my high-protein diet. Although it's a bit pricey, the portions are generous enough to share, and the quality is excellent. Definitely worth it! read more

Mandi Xpress Tried Yemeni food for the first time and safe to say I will be coming back. The chicken was ISNANELY flavored like idk how they got it so the inside is yellow and red from the seasoning but it was so good. The rice was also so fragrant and tasted really floral. I LOVED the lamb harada of fahsad and it paired so well with the rice. Also the huge pitas like I could just keep going. DEF GO CHECKIT OUT What I Got: Mandi Chicken Full Harada of Fahsah Hummus Pita read more

We've visited Mandi Express at both their Irvine and Riverside locations, and both experiences were excellent. We ordered the lamb mandi and the fish, and both were absolutely delicious. The portions are very generous for the price, making it a great value. I was especially surprised by the fish--it was incredibly flavorful and perfectly cooked. The lamb mandi was outstanding as well; the meat was so juicy, tender, and full of flavor. And can't forget the Fresh bread . You have to try it We really enjoyed our meals and the overall experience. We'll definitely be coming back again and again. Highly recommend! read more

Lamb mandi is fantastic and can definitely feed 2. Coming back to try their chicken dishes.

Visited Mandi Xpress for the first time and had a disappointing experience. I asked a basic question about the menu and received a short, dismissive response. We ordered fish and a quarter chicken and waited about 30-35 minutes. During that time, multiple tables who ordered after us received their food first. When we asked about our order, staff seemed unsure and then told us the fish takes ~20 minutes--but no one mentioned that when we ordered. And our food should've still come out because we waited longer. After waiting nearly 40 minutes with no clear update, we asked for a refund and left without eating. A simple heads-up about wait times or a quick apology would have made a big difference. Unfortunately, the lack of communication and service made this a poor experience. read more

Absolutely amazing food. We had the fish and chicken plates. With hummus and bread! OMG, we have got to come back. The people are super friendly and gracious. The ambiance is very relaxing with music and videos playing in the background. Overall a delicious experience! Wife is super happy! read more

Mandi Xpress Yemeni Restaurant and Coffee - Fish plate with lemon! Yummy! - Arabic Near Me - Irvine, California

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The food is delicious and always fresh. Their iftar deal is a great value with generous portions. Friendly service and highly recommend! read more

Mandi Xpress Yemeni Restaurant and Coffee - Menue - Arabic Near Me - Irvine, California

The food is super good!! Beware that one portion is totally enough for 2 people AT LEAST. The staff was very friendly and I really enjoyed coming here. read more

Mandi Xpress Yemeni Restaurant and Coffee - Lamb Mandi - Arabic Near Me - Irvine, California

I only tired them once so my exposure to this place is limited to one single experience which wasn't very good. A lot of what transpired can be attributed to language barrier. They guy at the counter was very nice but couldn't understand us and vice versa due to his limited command of English... as well as our currency. We ordered Chicken Mandi and Beef Qolaba. Ordering took at least 5 minutes because of the language barrier. Note to owner. Please staff the counter with people who know some English and also know the difference between dollar bills of various denominations. (It took us several minutes to get our change back as the guy had no clue how to differentiate between various bills and coins) During the ordering we were asked if we wanted Almonds and fried Onions with our Mandi, to which we said yes and saw the items on the bill as well. We also asked for an extra Yemini bread with the Qolaba. The extra bread should've been $3.99 but we were charged $5.99. Later on I got the Chicken Mandi but it came without the fried onions and the almonds. When I asked the guy at the counter, he apologized, blamed the "new" cook in the kitchen and showed up 10 minutes later with a huge plate of raw Julienne cut almonds and pre-fried crisp Indian style onions and told me to spread it on top of the rice. Mandi is supposed to have sauteed almonds and onions. Not raw almonds and pre-fried crisp onions out of a box. Although he did not skimp on the quantity but definitely this was not how Mandi is supposed to be served. Overall the Mandi and the Qolaba were well made. Before I forget, The dish that was advertised as "Beef" Qolaba was actually made with "Lamb". My friend hates Lamb (because of gaminess, and his personal preference). The other option we were later told was Liver! Another no-way. Overall they have a lot to do to improve their service and maybe the recipe as well if the toppings are always raw and it was not a one-off. read more

I keep coming back to their Fish Mova, it's very delicious and my favorite on their menu. The staff are friendly and welcoming, especially Amr - amazing guy ! The place is super clean and good for big groups. Also I like that they are open late till 12 am. read more

What a find!! So fresh and flavorful. Every thing from the breads, dips, salads and lunch plates were amazing. Kind and gracious service. Yemeni cuisine. We will be back! read more

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So happy to try a new place and it turned out very good! Ordered the fish mova and it was very tasty and the rice that came with it was yummy! Definite coming back! read more

This establishment is one of the finest dining experiences I've ever had in all of Southern California. Actually, not just Southern California, but the entire world. I'm so grateful for the excellent service and the exquisite food. I've tasted things here that I've never tasted in my life before. Special thank to Um maar read more

Fish mova, chicken mandi, and the fahsa lamb stew! with complimentary hot chai drinks. 10/10 experience Service was great, it took a little longer for the food to come out because they cooked the dishes from fresh. This place has only been open for 2 months but it's really good! my first time trying yemeni food and I couldn't have had it better! read more

Mandi Xpress Yemeni Restaurant and Coffee - Arabic Near Me - Irvine, California

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The food itself was fine, but the kitchen completely missed the order notes. I selected for crispy onions and to swap half the rice for salad, but received full rice with onions. The order was even placed on the website. read more

Very delicious food smoothie so beautiful location very very good surface Lamp mandi chicken Mandi read more

This restaurant is amazing. I got the full chicken mandi and my wife and I fell in love. The chicken was so soft and flavorful, the rice had so much flavor and the bread was out of this world. They also give different kinds of sauces to go with your food that were also amazing. We also ordered a side of hummus that was amazing as well. This is easily one of my favorite restaurants in Irvine. read more

Mandi Xpress Yemeni Restaurant and Coffee - Arabic Near Me - Irvine, California

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The food at Mandi XPress was really good and flavorful. The service was a not as good, for example, he forgot to give our sauces and he forgot our order as well. We had to ask for everything. The ambiance was really clean and was a nice environment. read more

This is the third time I eat here. I tried the chicken Mandi, lamb Mandi and fish too. They were all amazing and delicious They are very welcoming and specially Um Amer. The place is clean and cozy. read more

Came for breakfast. Very yummy. Food tastes clean. Nice owner gave us extra bread and free milk tea.

Really nice place with a great location. The food was really good, and everything was fresh. Kevin, the owner, was so nice and welcoming. Definitely coming back! read more

Mandi Xpress Yemeni Restaurant and Coffee - Baklava and tea. YUM! - Arabic Near Me - Irvine, California

Go here right away ! this was our first time - we had the chicken with rice. There are a sliced almonds and The rice is beautifully seasoned , the chicken melts in your mouth. The sauce adds lovely flavor, but you didn't really need them. Huge portions and fast service! . We love it! read more

The food and service is amazing! I highly recommend getting the Yemeni bread and hummus, it's so good. read more

Mandi Xpress Yemeni Restaurant and Coffee - Cheese Sambousa - Arabic Near Me - Irvine, California

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Gem of a local place. We had the lamb mandi, which was very tender and came with a rich and flavorful rice studded with dried fruit and almonds. We also had the fresh Yemeni bread. A much-needed addition to Irvine's food scene. One order fed two people, so it was reasonably priced too. We'll be back. read more

We had the chicken Mandi, lamb fahsa, bread, and rice. It was amazing, tender and tasty. It comes with 2 sauces, onion, lemon and chili peppers to complement the dishes. Staff was wonderful. I do plan on returning to try the fish. First time having Yemen food and it was delicious!! read more

This is our second time and man this place is the cleanest with top notch food. We tried their fish this time and it was sooo good. Their Xpress cheese cake and their milk cakes are a must to have!!!! I see a great future for this place if they keep up the great work...! read more

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Very tasty food! Lamb is super tender and flavorful, Highly recommend Harada of Fahsah and Lamb Mandi. Service was kind and hospitable, Wonderful experience overall. read more

Mandi Xpress Yemeni Restaurant and Coffee - Harada of Fahsah - Arabic Near Me - Irvine, California

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We got the full chicken meal- it was delicious. Enough for a family of four for sure. 100% get the bread on the side. Mohammed and Adrian gave us the upmost service. We will be coming back! read more

Excellent, cook excellent service excellent owner 100% friendly worth all the money. New place at Elm Square shopping center in Irvine, California just put up you get what your money's worth. read more

Mandi Xpress Yemeni Restaurant and Coffee - Arabic Near Me - Irvine, California

Amazing food! All the food is so fresh and flavorful! And a great location! I would recommend the lamb!

The food is ready good like always thank guys The breakfast it's amazing and I will com back to you guys read more

Best mindi ,best fish and best service Thankful to um amer she is the best "Had such a great experience at this restaurant! The food was fresh, full of flavor, and beautifully presented. The staff were super friendly and made us feel welcome from the moment we walked in. The atmosphere was cozy and perfect for a relaxing meal. Definitely one of the best dining experiences I've had lately -- highly recommend checking it out!" read more

Food was amazing!!! Great customer service, place is clean, friendly great experience.

Mind blowing delicious!! A must try! The rating is very well deserved. The bread came out fresh and hot. Thank you!

Food was absolutely delicious, I got full halfway because they're so generous with the portions but my mom and I couldn't stop eating. It's hard finding middle eastern restaurants that are close to home so I'm so happy I finally found a good option that nearby. The servers were so sweet and warm and we made good conversation as well! We felt so welcomed. The food was soooo good and flavorful I'm definitely coming here to show the rest of my family and on my own. The restaurant is so nicely furnished too and the vibes hit close to home with the music and decorations and mural! Would definitely recommend anyone to come here!!! read more