Everything on the menu is halal, we had chicken Mandi it was delicious but I would recommend increasing quantity of rice for what you are paying on the single piece of chicken and maybe include spicy sauce on the side to make it to more tasty. read more

Yup, delicious. The fish was very enjoyable but mostly because of the spices on the fish. A lot of bones in that whole fish so it takes a little bit of work but worth it. Fish is farm raised versus wild which isn't great. The side of bread was also delicious. Food takes a while to cook but everything is so fresh it's worth it read more

Excellent food, I highly recommend the fish, really amazing flavor and perfectly flaky, juicy, buttery, and great price. Staff was friendly, and excellent service, helped me with understanding the menu options to find the right choice for me. The overall facilities were clean and nice, excellent vibe. read more

So blessed to find this restaurant, because the Harada of Fahsah was the best lamb dish of my life, and my husband said the chicken mandi half was the best chicken. The rice that came with the chicken is incredibly aromatic, and the giant yemeni bread that came with the harada was the perfect amount of crisp and chew. Don't stress yourself if you're in a rush, but incredible food if you've got a moment to enjoy a cup of tea. read more

Food was SOOOOOO delicious!! We had the Chicken Mandi and Fahsah - so much flavor!!! Service was awesome too, everyone's super friendly read more

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

Amazing Yemeni Food. Lamb or Chicken Mandi. Service is good. Love the ambience of the restaurant. Plenty of space to dine or seat outside. I highly recommend this place. read more

Never tried Yemen food before, but really enjoyed it. Had the chicken mandi-- chicken fell right off the bone. The rice with the raisins and sauce they give you was really tasty. The manager was really friendly and explained all the dishes to us, and he brought us some hot Yemen tea to try, which tasted delicious. read more

My friend and I were excited to try a new place and sadly this place really missed the mark. The flavors, the taste, the food just left us feeling really dissatisfied. The spices are overly pungent in the rice but the protein was super bland. The fried cheese was dry and tasteless. We will not return and I can't imagine this place surviving. read more

Loooved this place! I am half Egyptian and wanted to see how similar Yemeni food was to food I grew up with. Everything tasted like a home cooked meal and the portion sizes are HUGE. Great if you want to have a group dinner and share everything. We unanimously agreed that the Fahsah was our favorite. Their bread is also sooo fresh! read more

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Food is awesome , service is fast and the owner is good person. The prices are reasonable. read more

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This was such a memorable experience from start to finish. The food tasted incredibly fresh and had that true home-cooked feel that's hard to find. The lamb and chicken were both so tender and soft, and the flavors were beautifully balanced--the seasoning of the meat and the rice complemented each other perfectly. It's the kind of meal that feels nourishing, comforting, and still so satisfying - something I could eat every day. The customer service made it even better--Amr was so kind, attentive, and welcoming. You can tell there's care in every detail here. I will definitely be returning - this is a special place. read more

We tried their Lamb Mandi and Fish Mova. Both were really good and authentic. The service was great as well, workers were really kind and understanding since it's our first time ordering. read more

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

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First experience at Mandi XpressMusic was a delight! Food came out piping hot and fresh as can be. The Fish Mova was outstanding coming from someone who doesn't like fish. The flavors were light, smoky and deliberate without being masked by spices. Overall amazing food and service. Will come back another time! read more

Their Adeni chai is THE BEST CHAI I've ever had!! I finished most of the pot myself and fought my husband for it LOL. Next time I'll order a separate pot just for myself :) the owner and their staff are so sweet and the interior is very cozy. Their hummus and rice dishes are also really fresh and flavourful. read more

I don't normally give reviews but this place deserves it. It was my first time trying Yemeni food and it was so delicious! The service was amazing and the staff recommended some dishes based on what we like. We ended up getting the Fish Mova and the Chicken Mandi. The fish had amazing flavor from the spices and the skin was so crispy, the chicken literally falls off the bone. The staff asked if it was our first time trying the cuisine and ended up giving us some of the crispiest bread with hummus to try, as well as a serving of cardamom tea! The bread is huge and has some crispy parts along with chewier parts, best of both worlds! The hummus is so nutty and flavorful. The cardamom milk tea comes piping hot and just the right sweetness. It was very pleasurable to sip towards the end of our meal and the spices were not overwhelming. Definitely give this place a try as it is now one of my favorite cuisines. I might even book a trip to the middle east now! read more

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Portions are very generous and the food was delicious! For 2 people, we ordered the lamb mandi (single serving), green salad, and Yemeni bread, and we still had food leftover! Looking forward to coming back :) read more

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

I had chicken mandi and it was the worst cuisine I had ever had. Food was without any flavors. I could have enjoyed burger at McDonald instead. read more

First team dinner at Mandi Xpress in Irvine and this spot did not disappoint. We ordered the lamb mandi and wow... truly something different. The flavor, the tenderness of the lamb, and the way everything came together with the rice -- top level. Definitely one of those meals you don't forget. On top of that, the restaurant was spotless and the service was outstanding from start to finish. Safe to say we'll be back. Highly recommend if you're in Irvine and want to try something new. read more

Great food with big portions that came out bigger than expected! Definitely recommend

Had an amazing experience at Mandi Xpress in Irvine. We ordered the mandi chicken, kebda kolaba, and foul kolaba. Everything tasted incredible and was full of flavor. You can really tell the food is fresh and well prepared. The fresh bread was outstanding, warm and perfectly baked, and it paired so well with the dishes. Portions were generous, the food came out hot, and the overall quality exceeded expectations. We truly enjoyed our meal and will definitely be coming back. Highly recommend if you're looking for authentic, delicious Middle Eastern food in the area! read more

I ordered Lamb Mandi and Fahsa, I was so hungry and forgot to take a pic before I started eating, it's one of the best Yamani restaurants and food, I tried Yamani food in other restaurants and even outside the US, this is beating most of them, very clean, order arrived fast, hot and delicious, staff is very welcoming and friendly, it's my new Yamani place read more

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

The food was great and it was served hot. They had a bottled drinks and juices with good ingredients read more

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

First time trying Yemeni cuisine and it was amazing! The owner brought out a beautiful tray of complementary delicious tea while we waited. The Lamb Burma was tender and the broth clean and flavorful. The Fish Mova with pita was a hit and the kids loved the Cheese Sambousas. Wish we lived closer, we'd definitely be regulars! read more

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

Great food and great customer service! Specially Amr the guy behind the cash was amazing, hooked us up with the sauces and the food! Amazing service read more

Mandi Xpress Yemeni Restaurant and Coffee - Tea service from Amr bestt service! - Arabic Near Me - Irvine, California

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

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

The food is Tasty and made to order, enjoyed my drink too. I had it for breakfast. Amazing place. Next time I'll try the fish and lamb. read more

Mandi Xpress Yemeni Restaurant and Coffee - Tasty and made to order food! I enjoyed my drink too. - Arabic Near Me - Irvine, California

stepping into this spot and being immersed in the culture! We were able to try a variety of items and all of it was good. Our favorite was the foul Xpress! So flavorful. read more

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

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

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

The food was out of this world! We had the chicken mandi, lamb mandi, fish mova, beef sambusa, lentil soup, and Yemeni tea. Every single item was cooked to perfection and so delicious! The service was also outstanding. We will definitely be back soon. Thank you! read more

Soooooo good food!!!!, great service felt at home. I loved the vibe in here. I loved being here you guys should bring friends family and above. read more

It was so good, I loved every bite. Would recommend! I would recommend after a nice workout to enjoy some good yummy food and food

Delicious food, amazing chai, and great customer service. We tried chicken Mandi, beef samosas, adeni chai and baklava, loved everything. So happy to have a Mandi spot in our area. Will definitely be coming here again and again. read more

Prices are great for the amount of food you get! Lamb Mandi was amazing and the staff were extremely hospitable. The place has nice vibe. It's amazing having a good Yemeni Mandi place in Irvine! Will definitely be going back. read more

Lamb mandi (single) was delicious! Could definitely feed 2 people comfortably. We also tried the harda farsha which was also yummy. It comes with fresh chilies in the bowl but it wasnt too spicy if you avoided them. The bread that came with it was also fresh and delicious. Overall a great experience! read more

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

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