Where should one go if they want the most tender of lambs with food the slaps the living out of you? There are many answers but the answer for today is Marib. Marib is a Yemeni restaurant located in a strip of restaurants and grocery stores originating from different parts of the world. Marib knows how to do their lambs. Ordered the hummus with lamb and it came with a crisp yet fluffy bread. Then ordered a Lamb Haneeth and let me tell you NOT ONLY the lamb is tender but the rice is so flavorful! I come here quite regularly and will keep on doing that. Umar approved. 4.5/5 read more

Marib Restaurant - Small Salad - Arabic Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

A friend managed to pull off a very special surprise birthday treat for us--an off-menu dish that requires at least 10 people and what feels like a trillion hours of slow cooking. This was my first experience at a Yemeni restaurant, and it turned out to be an incredibly pleasant and flavorful introduction. We were served half a lamb, head included, laid beautifully on a large platter of rice. But first, the restaurant itself. It was refreshing to see a place that uses real cutlery, proper plates, and actual tablecloths. I much prefer tables and chairs over booths, which often give off a fast-food chain vibe. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, though there was some drilling and repair work going on--likely related to safety or exit signage--so that's understandable. Now to the food. The rice was fluffy and deeply infused with flavor from the lamb, clearly absorbing the richness of the long, slow cooking process. The broth had rippled into the rice, creating an incredible depth of taste. If you've had biryani, this was somewhat similar, but with its own distinct character. The lamb itself was exceptionally tender--falling off the bone and melting in the mouth. For anyone who usually avoids lamb due to its strong aroma, this dish is a must-try; there was no overpowering "lamb smell" at all. The meal was accompanied by a fresh salad and two side sauces--one tomato-based and another green sauce that was extremely spicy, so proceed with caution. The mint lemonade deserves a special mention: easily the best I've had. Not overly sweet, clearly made from fresh ingredients, and perfectly balanced. We ended the meal with tea and a warm dessert that was buttery, comforting, and topped with cream--an excellent finale. This was a completely new culinary experience for me, and I left the restaurant feeling like my palate had leveled up. Highly recommended--definitely a place worth checking out read more

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BLUF: great food at a fair price, with friendly service Four of us went for dinner on a Friday evening. The service was friendly and we were given the option to sit where we wanted to sit. We chose a window table. This brings me to the one minus of our visit: the entire restaurant was quite cool, and when the door opens even more cold air comes in. Sitting by the window was even more so. Yes, we chose the window, but to be clear the entire restaurant was chilly. Now, as to the food. Very, very good. The hummus and tandoori bread was an awesome starter. The bread alone is great. Also try the Lime Juice with mint. Awesome. Two of us got the Mathloothah /Haneeth, which was rich and delicious. Qulabah Chicken was aromatic and satisfying on a cold day. The prices are fair considering comparable restaurants and the quality of the food. I'd definitely go back, but since it's kind of out of the way only if I was in the area. read more

Their lamb haneeth was yummy, as was the mint lemonade. The chicken samosa was ok and so was the fattoush salad. The star of the meal was the lamb haneeth with fall of the bone meat. Come for the authentic yemeni experience. This place is a local favorite! read more

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The bread is to die for. Light and fluffy. The hummus is rich and smooth. The chicken is season very well. read more

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Well lit dining area with Middle Eastern music softly playing in the background. It was my first time having Yemeni food. Our server was very patient and described some of his favorite dishes and the ones we were questioning. I got the Sautéed shrimp, very flavorful. I thought it was gonna be spicy, but it wasn't. I finished my meal with Shai' Adeni (Yemeni tea)- it was amazing and I'd honestly come back just for that! My sister had the Fahsa Salta (lamb stew). She liked the flavor and the big chunks of lamb in the dish. I don't like lamb, but the stew was good. There is a plate of dates on each table. They were soft and sweet. read more

Marib Restaurant - Fahsah & Saltah - Arabic Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

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I recommend their rice with lamb dishes; either Lamb Haneeth, Lamb Mandi, or Lamb Maqluba, all very good. The hummus with lamb is excellent too. What can I say, I like lamb! read more

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Wow, just wow! This place is delicious. I very often have ethnic food and this place is definitely on my current top 10 favorites! Good job, keep up making great food! Pictures were our dinner for two on a Saturday night. read more

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This is the first time we and we came here for breakfast on a cold Saturday, not a lot of people. We ordered Fasolia(the one on top, scrambled eggs with white beans), Kibda(left, lamb liver), Sauted Shrimp (right). Both Kibda and Sauted Shrimp came in with sizzling plate, making them even more intriguing. Surprisingly, the kinda was not gamey as I expected at all(1st time having Yemeni dish but I do have eat variety of liver dishes before). The shrimp was also good, it was bouncy and fresh. Fasolia is also very nice -- it's flavorful but not heavy, but it has beans thus very filling and we pack it home. All 3 dishes came with freshly baked bread and the breads are AMAZING, puffy, crispy and baked to perfection. I can just keep eating it. Will definitely come back as there are so many items we have'nt tried! read more

Marib Restaurant - Fasolia Kibda Sauted Shrimp - - Arabic Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

Incredibly friendly and the food was wonderful. Come with an empty stomach and good vibes. Highly recommend!

AMAZING! That's how I would describe this place. Yemeni food is not only underrated but just amazing. It's full of flavor and marries middle eastern flavors with desi flavors. It's rich and delicious. Do yourself a favor and give it a try! That being said the food here is really really good! You have to try the fahsah which is pulled lamb meat served in a boiling cast iron bowl! The baba ghanough with chicken on top is chef's kiss! And the haneeth the meat falls off the bone onto a fragrant rice. It's just really good! The service is excellent! The wait staff is really nice and helpful. The ambiance is very chill and perfect for date night or out with friends! I highly recommend this place to try something different and unique! read more

Marib Restaurant - Fahsa lamb Lamb Haneeth BABA GHANNOUGE - Arabic Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

Yummmmm we ordered several items and everything was delicious. The only complaint was my friend was asthmatic and they lit a vessel that caused her to start wheezing. When we asked the quickly moved it. Thankfully we had finished eating and was heading out as soon as we paid the bill. read more

Food was delicious. It was our first time trying Yemeni food. Our appetizers were the baba with bread. And we ordered lamb fahsa (which came in a piping hot stone bowl with bread) and lamb shank haneeth. Friendly servers as well. Nice ambiance- plenty of seating available. We will be back! read more

Marib Restaurant - Lamb Shank Haneeth, BABA GHANNOUGE - Arabic Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

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Authentic middle eastern tastes and nice big portions. And Auntie from the Miffle East is in the kitchen whipping up the family meal.

This was a refreshing change for me. I hadn't tried Yemeni food and thought this would be a good start. It's in a decent location with adequate parking, which always helps. Immediately upon going in we were greeted and seated. The staff is very friendly and welcoming. As to the environment, it is casual and relaxing. The menu looked great and there were several things I wanted to try so my wife and I ordered several things we could share. Everything we tried was delicious, which included lentil soup, fatoush salad with pita bread, chicken haneeth (so tender with wonderful flavor), and saltah, which was vegetarian but honestly my favorite dish. Wonderful. read more

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Great food! All the appetizers are amazing and their entrees are all so unique and very delicious. The mint lemonade was top notch. The spices and different ingredients used come together so nicely with the right amount of flavor. The service is always wonderful and will definitely be back there soon! Oh and the desserts were wonderful also! read more

First time having Yemen dishes. I was going for kabob but we were recommended for lamb, which is also their number one dish. Tasted good! read more

Marib Restaurant - Arabic Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

Marib Restaurant is located in the commercial area where other businesses are with plenty of parking. I tried this restaurant on my friend's recommendation. It's a nice clean restaurant. Here is my rating for the food and the service. Service- 8/10. Everyone in the store is very nice but some individuals have hard time understanding the ask but no big deal. Food overall: 4/10 Appetizer: baba ganouch was good but didn't like Zahawiq with cheese. It's just a watery cream cheese version of salsa. Chicken Mandi: lack flavors Chicken Haneeth: looks and tastes exactly same as Chicken Mandi again lack flavors Chicken Fahsa: was okay as well with too much salt in it. Bread: was the only thing that we thought was 10/10 Drinks: lime mint, was okay as well nothing special Tea- it's just a Lipton tea bags.. nothing special. Special Shai- was good. Dessert: we ordered Kunafa, that doesn't look appealing at all.. like it was not freshly prepared but sitting on the counter. We returned that. There were some items like chicken tandoori and some of the coffee drinks that were out of stock. Overall not so great experience. The reason I'm giving two stars because that's how we felt but there is always room to improve you guys :) read more

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Marib is a great restaurant for delicious Yemeni cuisine. The inside is warm and colorful and you never have to worry about getting a seat. Service is usually great, though it's not rushed, so be patient. I've only had bad service once. The beef Fahsa is one of my favorite dishes. It's nourishing and comforting, perfect on a cold day. The bread is excellent. You can't go wrong with the lamb Mandi, a traditional lamb and rice dish that is quite good. And I love the crispy sambousas as an appetizer. I look forward to returning to Marib. read more

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GO HERE. I've been to a lot of really good restaurants in the DMV. This is not one of them-- this is one of the few greats. Not only is the food top-notch, but it's also the only place that made me feel like part of their family. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu, but be sure to get a fresh lime and mint juice to go with your meal. Phenomenal food, good ambiance, and the warmest and most welcoming staff. 11/10. read more

I brought my wife to Marib on occasion of her birthday. Neither of us had been here before. The atmosphere appeared sophisticated and crisp. I ordered the lamb shank mandi. She ordered the fahsa & saltah. Our food came quickly. I found mine hot an delectable. Hers was still boiling in its granite bowl! I especially liked to apply the green hot sauce to bites of lamb, bread, and rice. My wife found her meal to be a bit spicy despite asking to ensure it was made mild. She politely reported it to our waiter. I shoveled some of my generous rice portion into her bowl, and that seemed to reduce the spiciness to her. The owner also learned of her dismay and made it right by providing her a free serving of baba ghannouge with bread. He also provided her a most exquisite basbosa in two shapes for her birthday. It disappeared quickly. Thus our experience was one we want to repeat! read more

Marib Restaurant - My lamb shank mandi. - Arabic Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

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From the food to the service, everything was really top-notch. It was our first time here so we tried a lot of different dishes. We had the sambousa with meat, Yemeni lamb chops, fahsah & saltah, and the bint alsahn for dessert. Everything was flavorful, made to order, and delicious. Our favorite was the fahsah & saltah with lamb. It came bubbling hot in a stone bowl, and the stew was so flavorful and perfect with the bread. An absolutely delicious dish! We also had the lime drink with mint (cold beverage section), and it was citrusy and delicious. One of the best limeade-like drinks I've ever had! To top it off, the people were some of the kindest ever. I wish them much success and think you should drop in if you're ever in the area! read more

Delicious food, excellent service, and a great atmosphere! This restaurant always exceeded my expectations.

Great tasty authentic food and customer service was spot on! Will be coming back for sure.

the food is absolutely amazing. i normally get the saltah, and when they serve it in the restaurant it comes in a clay pot that's still bubbling. it's absolutely delicious with bread, and the lime juice was amazing too. the actual restaurant is open but not big enough to not feel cozy. overall i highly recommend. read more

الي جاء على واشنطن و ما زار مأرب فقد فاته نصف عمره Amazing service, delicious yamani food, relax place. I would like to highly recommend this place. read more

Marib Restaurant - Arabic Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

The food is absolutely delicious. Service is excellent. 10/10 would recommend yo anyone that loves middle eastern food. read more

Marib Restaurant - Yemen lamb haneeth - Arabic Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

Delicious food, large portions, friendly staff and space for groups. First visit and we'll definitely be back. Our party enjoyed the Shafout, veggie motabak, chicken Mandi, haneeth, Kabsah chicken, and kanafeh so give them all a try. read more

The Saltah is sooooo good. It was seasoned to perfection. I got the veggie version but you can add protein. The sambusa was different than others I've had before but tasty. I also ordered the Fattah b'tamr wa asl qushtah for dessert and it reminded me of a baked oatmeal. They have soups , kebabs, falafel, hummus, and lots of other Yemeni dishes. Definitely a place to check out. read more

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The service was great and the food was very good. Be careful what you order if you are not sure how hungry you might be. Big servings. Yum

This is a very traditional Arabian Yemeni restaurant. It's quiet with light Arabian music playing in the background. We went Sunday night so there weren't too many people which is good cuz we brought the bambino lol it was my first time havin Yemeni food and I really liked it! Everything we ordered was delish! I def wanna come back, really great experience:) read more

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Really good food, The service was very friendly and they answered all our questions. We would definitely return. read more

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Food, services, and ambiance are good. It was more than enough for 3 people. The host suggested the special of the day and we were happy with the order. Highly recommended & positively will be back. read more

Marib Restaurant - Chef's special! Lamb with rice. - Arabic Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

This place is amazing. I read the reviews and was hoping it lives up to expectations. Guess what? It exceeded my expectations. We went as a party of seven. They were able to reserve a table right away. Food: very fresh, flavorful and delicious. Large portions for the servings. Customer service: amazing! The servers were extremely patient with our large chaotic group. Our server listened attentively and provided great recommendations. Ambience: I appreciate all the decorations and cute little lights. The servers were cleaning the place nonstop and in between customers Prices: reasonable and within the expected ranges. I would highly recommend this place if you want authentic Middle Eastern food. I would definitely come back to here. read more

Marib Restaurant - Lamb Mandi - Arabic Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

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Very clean and neat family oriented place. Food is very tasty. Qulabah Chicken and chicken tandoori and sautéed shrimp served with mint chutney and salad.All dishes were not spicy and served warmed and fresh. The prices are reasonable. The server was friendly and knowledgeable. The service is tad slow but highly recommended for anyone want to try traditional Yemen cuisine. read more

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We came here for a friends baby shower. Plenty of parking is available. Employees are all very kind and helpful. Plenty of seating is available. The restaurant is neat and organized. Restrooms in the back are clean. Everyone enjoyed their meal, each dish was well prepared and flavorful. Their desserts were delicious, not overly sweet and packed with flavor. We will definitely be back to try some of their other dishes. So glad we got a chance to visit this lovely restaurant and celebrate the arrival of W's sweet baby! read more

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Fahsa, Saltah amazing. Lentil soup? An instant favorite for even my pickiest eater. Everything is worth trying, but when we go back - those are our go to orders. Nice people too, more than willing to talk about the food and what everything is (for those not as familiar with Yemeni) and just kind and patient - even with a big family with kids. Thank you all, we haven't been getting out as much as we used to - but this will always be a treat when we can. read more

Deliciousness - 3.5/5 Happiness - 3.5/5 I was excited to come here as I've never had Yemeni food. I was happy to see a well decorated restaurant and receive a warm welcome from the server. I particularly liked the ornately decorated coffee pots placed around the restaurant. I have to admit that I was a bit disappointed by the food. The quantity is awesome, it's definitely family style portions. My wife got a vegetable stew that came out bubbling in a cast iron bowl. Although it looked fantastic, it ended up a bit bland and really could have used more heat. I got a lamb dish served over a bed of rice. There was a very generous portion of lamb that was cooked perfectly with fall off the bone meat. However, the rice had no flavor and overwhelmed my palate. A bit less rice, or a bit more spice would have really elevated the dish. I also ordered a coffee, but it was too watery for my taste. They informed me that they do a buffet during Ramadan where you can try all their dishes. I definitely will check that out as I am interested in trying more meals here. read more

I had never had Yemeni cuisine before, but I was very happy with the quality and friendliness of the restaurant. (B).

Our family recently celebrated a special family occasion at home with amazing food provided by Marib. As long-time lovers of Middle Eastern food and having just read in Washingtonian Magazine about this gem in Springfield, we were anxious to try it out. The owner Mr. Khan was very gracious in responding to questions and making recommendations, and we ended up with a delicious spread of chicken, lamb, and vegetable main dishes (all different, each delicious, with the meats mouthwateringly tender). We also had a lovely spread of appetizers (the shafout was everyone's favorite), salads (excellent!), and fresh bread. The portions were generous, and we enjoyed leftovers the next day. We enjoyed our first experience with this restaurant and look forward to going in person soon. read more