First time coming into a yemeni restaurant and i must say the food was above my expectations i highly recommend this restaurant

Came by the other day as this spot has been on my list for some time!! The inside is really nice and they got tvs going! They even had the world cup games in which was a plus!!! the service was fantastic! got the food to go! The half grilled chicken is really good and i'll definitely be back for more! read more

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Tried the ground beef with bread, it's not at all dry because usually this kind of beef is dry and cannot be eaten with bread alone. I gave it a try and it was full of flavor, the veggies in between kept the meat moist and it was juicy by itself too Another good thing on the menu read more

Sheba Restaurant - 19. Sheba Ground Beef/ دقه - Middle Eastern Near Me - Oakland, California

this place is so slept on. the generous portions and fresh juice bar will keep you coming back for more. broke my fast here during Ramadan and the ifthaar meal was so thoughtfully curated. love this halal joint! read more

Take heed with the low rated comments here it's mostly true unfortunately: - bland food except for the lamb broth - which tasted like salt water with lamb bouillon flavor, poured down the drain - the lamb in the entree was horrendously tasteless and worst of all dry - $34 and mostly rice, all went in the compost - bread, chewy cardboard. Very dry - definitely old/stale, composted - 2 stars for the lamb liver hummus - didn't taste like liver at all and the hummus was a nice smooth and creamy consistency Very expensive meal $78 via DD for what was actually enjoyed and consumed. Do not recommend. read more

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Food was very good, especially the foul. I'm no expert but seems very authentic. Service was chaotic and not great (food took a while, miscommunications), but not actively bad. Quality of the food definitely compensated so still a good spot. read more

Sheba Restaurant - 11. Foul/ فول - Middle Eastern Near Me - Oakland, California

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Very rude and bad hospitality. They try to force me to sit on a dirty table when I chose an empty table. He dictated that I sit back on the dirty table. WTF I have every right to expect a clean table and a welcoming environment when you go out to eat--not someone dictating where you can sit and forcing me onto a dirty spot, especially when better options are wide open. Bad hospitality can completely ruin the experience before you even get your food. read more

i come here whenever I'm in the area. The food is always delicious and fresh. It's great for lunch or a casual dinner.

Took the cuz and nephew out for a satisfying meal before their flight that same night. As usual Sheba did not disappoint. Check out my pics and oh yeah tea is traditionally at no charge read more

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Sheba is a local Oakland restaurant serving the food of Yemen in a casual setting. We were started with complimentary bowls of lamb soup, fresh-baked flatbread, hummus, garlic paste, and spicy zhoug, all of which were flavorful and delicious. From the menu, the Hummus with Foul was a creamy chickpea and tahini puree topped with a creamy mixture of mashed fava beans cooked with onion, tomato, olive oil, and egg; and the Fassolia with Eggs was a mass of crushed white beans mixed with eggs, onions, and tomatoes, topped with a heart-shaped drizzle of tahini. Both of these bean-based dishes went nicely with the flatbread on the side for dipping, but the standout dish was the Sheba Special for two, a sampler platter that came with three types of meat: beef galabah, chicken galabah, and lamb haneeth, all served over rice, stewed potatoes, and onion/parsley salad. The beef and chicken were made of cubes of meat sautéed with onions, tomatoes, garlic, parsley, green pepper, and seasoning; but my favorite item (and the restaurant's most popular dish) was the lamb haneeth, bone-in pieces of super tender slow-roasted lamb. Overall, the food here was simply delicious, and the homey atmosphere made for a nice setting to enjoy an authentic Yemeni meal! read more

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Sheba opened where Anh Hong once was. Decor upgraded. Infrastructure same. Table service or order at counter. Arabic music in background. Offerings(Yemen, halal): sandwiches, child's meal, cultural platters, drinks & smoothies, desserts, sheba platters.. Sips: Yemeni tea (comped, self service) -pre sweetened Yemeni tea with lotsa sugar, strong bold taste. Prefer minimal sugar. Lamb broth -cup of soup heavily lamb flavor with fragrant Yemen spices. Deliz. Bites: Yemen bread (2.99) -round like roti, had consistency, flavor of Indian naan. Best used to wrap a portion of stew, eat like a wrap. Green dip with green chili dip. Sheba mixed platter (20.99) -a stew like casserole with Yemen spices, ground beef, liver, eggs, onions, curry mix, bell pepper, tomato sauce, tender beef. Served with green chili sauce dip. Spoon portions onto torn yemen bread, eat like a wrap. Chili sauce is HOT! -lst time eating this. yum! May order platter with single ingredient. Flavor same. -ready in 15ish minutes. Definite repeat. January is Muslim American Heritage Month in Michigan. read more

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amazing experience at Sheba Restaurant. The food was fresh, authentic, and full of flavor. The mandi rice, fresh bread, hummus, soups, and sauces were all delicious, and the strawberry drinks were excellent. Everything came out hot and well prepared. The portions were generous and perfect for sharing with family and friends. The atmosphere was cozy and welcoming, and the staff were very kind and respectful. Definitely one of the best Yemeni restaurants I've tried in the Bay Area. Highly recommended and I will definitely come back again! Thanks ibrahim read more

The food was delicious! The service was amazing! Very generous portions and very kind people working there. read more

Sheba Restaurant - Middle Eastern Near Me - Oakland, California

Food is authentic Yemeni Haneeth, Fahsa .. all delicious Cozy nice place, the ambience is family friendly. Prices are reasonable Service is fast and they are super friendly. Yousef is very Hospitable Recommended restaurant read more

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Good services, clean area, welcome customer with friendly communication, listening to me when I asked questions about the menu and other information. read more

When coming make sure you look at the menu ahead of time. There are so many delicious options to choose from. You have to order a few plates to experience the delicious Yemen flavor and style. I tried the Sheba special for 4 for 89.99. Came with two lamb flavored soups, 4 pieces of lamb we'll done, half chicken, chopped beef and chicken mixed with bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, two small potatoes on the sides with celery and carrots served over long grained rice. I think the most delicious part of the meal was the pieces of lamb. The lamb was so delicious and tender! To finish off we ordered Adani tea with milk. Total price spent $105.19. It was a wonderful experience however you can do without the chicken and the extra rice. For the price you would expect this with some additional sides like cucumber yogurt, hummus and or some yemeni bread to add more of the experience for 4 people. read more

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The food was good. Customer service was good by Ibrahim and and he's nice very good. Nice to try out. read more

Sheba Restaurant - Middle Eastern Near Me - Oakland, California

The food is super delicious, I visited this location many times, every time I feel fully satisfied.

Nice place to visit 10/10 It is one of the best Yemeni food in pay area I totally recommend read more

Sheba Restaurant - 59. Salmon/ سمك سالمون Chicken with rice - Middle Eastern Near Me - Oakland, California

Very tasty food, amazing staff and very clean restaurant. Meats are very fresh and the rice are so so good. recommend it

One of the Worst Yemeni Restaurants in Oakland, California.. I've given this restaurant three chances, and each experience was disappointing. The cleanliness in the kitchen is nonexistent, with visibly rotten vegetables being used. The bread is stale and reheated, and salads are clearly not fresh--likely reused from the previous day. The service is just as poor. Staff show zero hospitality--no smiles, no warmth, and no effort to make guests feel welcome. Orders take over 30 minutes even when the restaurant is empty. The food is either burnt or clearly not fresh, and if you complain, they refuse refunds. Instead, they force you to wait another 30 minutes for a replacement of the same subpar dish. Avoid this place at all costs. There are far better Yemeni restaurants in Oakland that actually care about quality and customer satisfaction. read more

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Amazing experience all around The food was delicious fresh and full of authentic flavors Excellent and friendly service Great atmosphere and very welcoming One of the best restaurants I have visited highly recommended and I will definitely come back read more

So so delicious. I had the Golden Pompano Fish and Fattoush Salad. Fish had a great char over the spice blend. So flavorful!!

Probably one of the best Yemen, any food in the Bay Area. I've tried multiple spots here in the Bay Area and whole California and this one is top-tier good food fresh seasoned perfectly and customer service on point. read more

Sheba Restaurant - Middle Eastern Near Me - Oakland, California

Order DoorDash today for lunch from this restaurant the food came within 10 minutes. It was piping hot very fresh. We ordered chicken and rice 10 out of 10. read more

The service sucks. I think it's because I was the only female in the whole restaurant. My coworker sent me there to go pick up some food. They were out for prayer. I was literally the first person in there and the first person to make an order yet they had me waiting around for at least 40 minutes for two items. While they are serving whole plates of food to whole tables of people, all men. The restaurant was full by the time I left, and they had served almost all the plates to the whole restaurant yet I'm the first one in line waiting around. They were nice and gave me some free complementary soup, but I was told by my Yemen coworkers that I was supposed to yell at them to give me my food faster. I did ask them what was going on multiple times, but I didn't yell at them, but that is ridiculous. read more

The food was delicious. customer was great. I recommend visiting this restaurant. the atmosphere was amazing there.

The dish is really bad no taste and it has hair I will not recommend it, and I will not go there again and the salad has vegetable oil in it read more

Sheba Restaurant - A hair of something questionable and the salad tasted like vegetable oil no spices or salt tasted bland and the rest of the food plain - Middle Eastern Near Me - Oakland, California

Soooo delicious. Very tender meats, and a flaky and buttery sabaya. Will absolutely be back inshallah read more

Sheba Restaurant - 30. Sheba Special for 4 - Middle Eastern Near Me - Oakland, California

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Takeaway this time during the holy month of ramadan. Still the best Yemeni place. I'm so happy that they were available to be open during this time, even thought I'm sure they are fasting. they even put some dates for us! (for breaking fast) I'm a Loyal customer, my dad even likes the food here and he's a picky one! read more

Sheba Restaurant - Middle Eastern Near Me - Oakland, California

Very authentic yemeni food. The decor and service were great. The roasted chicken was flavorful and so soft. Lots of parking, just not in the best neighborhood. read more

I'm only writing this review to support this business because of how amazing the food is. Selfishly, I would want to keep this place as my own little hidden gem, but I would be doing a disservice to the establishment and owner because they deserve ALL the credit. Food is always 100/10. Food is clearly clean and made phenomenally well. Customer service is great. Feels like I'm at home having food at my mom's house. I wish I could post a photo, but I would only be able to show you scraps because we dig in that fast! Love, love, love this place!!! Don't think twice about it. Come have breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Every meal is AMAZING!!!! read more

My favorite restaurant in Oakland -- I come here weekly for the red snapper and okra. The people are lovely and kind, and the food is fresh and delicious. They also have good fresh juices and complimentary black tea. Feels like you're communing in someone's home. Always good vibes and lots of conversation happening all around. read more

One of my favorite restaurants for our men's day out We ate a goat The meal is called "Heneez" The order needs to be made a day in advance because they cook it for 5-6 hours! It comes served on seasoned rice and with amazing salads. We followed that by free black tea with fresh mint leaves (unlimited serving). Then we ended the night with fresh lemonade on ice This restaurant is a hidden gem! read more

Wonderful food, and absolutely wonderful service. The hosts were attentive and super generous. Food is well spiced and out of this world. So happy I brought my family here! read more

The most authentic Yemeni restaurant in all of California. They have a wide variety of true Yemeni dishes infused with original flavors and homemade spices as well as delicious freshly made juices and smoothies. Excellent service from the staff and the chefs have years of unbeatable experience. read more

Delicious food, fresh meat fresh juices, and good service the best Yemeni food in California

The Food was hands down the yummiest Yemeni food I have ever had. Amazing Starters and Delicious Food. Would definitely come back and recommend it. read more

This place is truly authentic with Yemenie traditional food. The rice and Mindy meat is amazing their lamb marak. Is so tasty I highly recommend this place. If you have never tried yemenie food you won't go wrong and don't forget to ask for their specialty bread. The most popular dish is called Fahsa which is a stew cooked in a clay pot that is sizzling when served and it comes with the specialty bread. read more

Sheba Restaurant - Lamb shank with specialty rice! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Oakland, California

great experience and amazing food, customer service was top tier and I recommend coming here