This food is delicious. I got a foul with hummus and it was hot, delicious, and the accompanying tandoori bread was HUGE. They are pretty brisk and don't really answer questions but I'm super excited for this new restaurant in the neighborhood!! read more

Sheba Restaurant - Middle Eastern Near Me - Oakland, California

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The menu is a bit overwhelming as the pictures and descriptions are a bit difficult to understand. But the staff is really sweet and helpful. The location itself is nice, clean but it is in a 'not-so-decent neighborhood'. There's plenty of street parking, so be prepared to spend minimal time outside. They serve a broth-soup as you sit down which is really nice. We ordered the platter with a combination of beef, chicken and lamb. The food was amazing and well seasoned. The rice had a bunch of spices and herbs so it was really fragrant and tasty. The platter says it's for 4ppl, but we shared it between 5 and had plenty of leftovers. 5 stars for service, food, portion and pricing. Taking 1-star off because of the location/safety outside. read more

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The food was delicious and very good service. Tasted just like our homemade food. The pictures on the menu were helpful for my friend that is not familiar with the cuisine. read more

Delicious food, excellent service. Consider visiting this wonderful yemeni Restaurant. Hospitality is fantastic.

Great restaurant with delicious Yemeni food. The service was excellent and the staff were very friendly. I really enjoyed the haneeth and the atmosphere of the place. I highly recommend visiting this restaurant. read more

I come here at least twice a month . Food is always great . Service is even better . Authentic food with a home made touch to it . My favorite meal is the haneth lamb and a side salad , for my sweet tooth arasi (mango smoothie with chocolate and nuts ) If you want tea try their adani tea . Yousef is one of the servers there , he is beyond amazing read more

Great Chicken! Fresh and tasty. Very friendly service. I will definitely be coming back to try more dishes.

Went here for the first time loved it! The young gentleman that waited on us was very courteous and polite. made sure we had everything. I had the grape leaves and the coffee was delicious. My husband had the lamb and some hummus and we had some of the yemen bread. definitely I would say try this. I can't wait to go again. read more

I've came here a total of 4 times, food is amazing but CUSTOMER SERVICE IS HORRIBLE. I was given attitude and was limited on my options because "the cook has to go on break" by a lady on time. Then this last time I've came it's like we're not even acknowledged. For sure rather take my food to go instead of eating there next time. Respectfully read more

First time with Yemeni food. Wasn't sure what to get so go chicken sub(it was more like a wrap in Yemeni bread) which was pretty good. It tasted like roasted chicken. Will try a rice dish next time Inshaallah. Stuff was very friendly and answered all the questions I asked about the food. They also let me do my salah in the corner. Lots to tables available to dine. They also have some private tables too. Thank you. read more

Sheba Restaurant - Chicken sub - Middle Eastern Near Me - Oakland, California

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Absolutely delicious, it reminded my friend of his childhood eating foul for breakfast. Warda was a sweetheart as well as other staff. Loved it for my first time! read more

Sheba Restaurant - Yemeni bread, foul, hummus & beef, Sheba special combo #29, & lamb broth - Middle Eastern Near Me - Oakland, California

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Literally not worth going. Area is ghetto asf and so is the terrible lack of service. No organization whatsoever these guys are a total scam! I've gone here twice and portion sizes have been different both times, I'm guessing if you don't speak the language they take advantage of that. Never going here again! read more

This is hands down the nastiest restaurant I've ever been to--bland food, filthy bathrooms, smelly plates, and even stinkier cups. The chefs look unhygienic, the waiters are disgusting, and I honestly can't believe the health department hasn't shut this place down yet. read more

Delicious food! They catered an event, and the food was fresh and really tasty, especially the lamb and the hummus. (Now I need to go to the actual restaurant to try more dishes!) read more

I received lamb with rice and some broth. Lamb was cooked well. Overall taste was great. Service was quick. Ambiance was okay but neighborhood is shady. If you are looking for authentic Yemen food this is a must visit. read more

Sheba Restaurant - Small lamb haneeth - Middle Eastern Near Me - Oakland, California

Best authentic Yemeni food I've ever tried in the area, the taste took me back to back home. I highly recommend it. The owner Rizq & the waiter Ibrahim are very welcoming helped us to pick the food. If you haven't been you are missing big time read more

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Sheba restaurant truly delivers Yemeni cuisine at its best. The flavors are authentic, the service is welcoming, and the atmosphere immerses you in Yemeni culture. A definite recommendation for those craving a Yemeni dish. read more

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Just try the Sheba special for two people but the portion feels like enough for 4 people, it won't disappoint. Best Yemeni food in Oakland.

I had to revise my review because every time I think about how disgusting the falafel was, I get a bad taste in my mouth. One of my favorite food memories is that of the first time i had falafel. This was not it! I also ordered liver with hummus. It was filling but wasn't "delicious." I may try this establishment again,but it will not be any time soon. read more

Wonderful new restaurant in Oakland serving delicious Yemeni cuisine. The prices are amazing and the portions are huge. Fed a group of 10 for less than $170 and the food was worth every penny. I highly recommend Sheba Restaurant because it took me back home to Yemeni with every bite. The salta with meat is best I've ever had. read more

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Customer service- 10/10 Kind, respectful, and extremely professional. Food- 8/10 The food was very delicious and homey. It definitely had an authentic taste. Portion sizes were good- not too big or too small. Many options including vegetarian options. Unique features- Private family areas covered with a curtain to give privacy. read more

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My brother and I just came here and it was such a wonderful experience. From the service, to the appetizers and the places it was delicious. The bread is huge and so good. The hummus is 100/10. Thank you for having us and being so nice to us:) definitely coming back. read more

Food is great. Prices for food is a bit high but none the less decent. Service however has gone down the drain since one of their workers left. I literally had to wait 20 minutes AFTER they put my food on the table to be given the appetizers. WHATS THE POINT OF AN APPETIZER IF IT COMES AFTER THE ENTRE read more

Really good food Really good service I highly recommend this restaurant Inside is beautiful The food is amazing read more

I recently dined at Sheba and was thoroughly impressed with the exceptional service! Our server, Ibrahim, was attentive, knowledgeable and friendly. The food was delicious, but the service truly made our experience special. read more

If you are looking for authentic middle Eastern food, this is the place-period! The staff are really nice and welcoming and the food is delicious. read more

pro: everything here is SO flavorful and so good. even the black tea is the most flavorful and delicious I've ever had. they also give you a free lamb soup broth that's super tasty. there are tasty vegetarian options such as the fasolia which was super delicious and smokey - highly recommend this. I'm going to be honest, i wouldn't choose this place for the ambiance but the value and flavors were exceptional. the service was also super friendly. i've always wanted to randomly choose a restaurant in a strip mall and find out that the food is literally incredible and this is almost the first time that's ever happened to me. con: the molokhiya was a little gooey - maybe it's supposed to be like that? read more

Sheba restaurant is a fantastic restaurant. The food excellent and it is authentic Yemeni cusines. The portions are enough to take some home. The ambiance is perfect for family and friends. You can sit and talk and enjoy a great meal. The owners and staff are great. They make sure you have everything you need. I have put Sheba restrauant on top of my list! read more

Family-owned restaurant with friendly staff that gives great recommendations. All the lamb dishes are great, but the standout is the lamb fahsa, you cannot miss this! It's a really down-to-earth place without any pretensions, and good to see that there's a prayer area in the corner. Neighborhood isn't the greatest but Sheba is worth the trip (or more). read more

The food was lovely. The host, while reserved, is kind and generous. And between the decor, the tv's and painting depicting stunning Yemeni landscapes, one feels a real appreciation for the land. You know immediately something special is coming when you see the flat bread the size of your entire stovetop at home. The saltah with its whipped yogurt sauce, the lamb liver, and the Yemeni coffee (the origin of all coffee) are an experience! We took some baklava and other treats home, and each was lovely. This is a place to celebrate! read more

i've tried a few different plates here and nothing misses. the folks who work there are super sweet and will answer questions if you ask, but if you're quiet you won't really get too much attention. i haven't tried any sweets yet, but their stews are delicious, the falafel is crunchy and not dry, i got a soup with one of the dishes and it was delicious, and they have free mint tea! there's also a spot for folks to pray if they need to read more

Don't let the fake reviews fool you. The service is trash and the prices are gouging high. These people are crooks you order food to go you barely get anything and they never add the bread. The employees are weird the bathrooms are nasty it's a lawsuit waiting to happen. Always check what they charged you for because they're pretty sneaky!!! read more

TL;DR: get the fahsa and rice or half roast chicken and rice. Then finish with a araisi. Get your visit in before this place gets super packed. What I ordered: Platter for 4, lamb fahsa, bread, and araisi. Then a whole roast chicken on the house when I told them this was my first time trying Yemeni food. I knew I'd found a good place when I started feeling warm just from sitting in the spicy-aired restaurant (It's like Dune up in there). Food 5/5 Portions: I've never been intimidated by portions... but this place had me stunned. I figured it'd be a lot since I ordered for 4 people, but no. They actually had two catering platters filled with roasted chicken, lamb, on rice. The cashier asked if I needed help carrying everything to my car. I refused, but as soon as I lifted the tray, I glanced at the cashier and she gave me a yeah-most-people-are-surprised-at-how-much-food-it-is look. Rice: It's not often that you begin a review with something as plain as rice. But this place does something to theirs; it's not only seasoned just right, it tastes like they cook it with chicken fat(?) and strong saffron. Blown away with my first bite. Lamb fahsa: Get it. Just do it. From the picture, it looked like a thick sauce(?) to dip bread into, but no. It's more meat than liquid. It's almost like pulled lamb with jus. Even the lamb-y smell is curbed just right. The people in their kitchen seriosuly know what they're doing. My only regret is that I didn't order two. Araisi: basically mango cream foam(?) with fresh fruits and nuts. Creamy and light and occasionally get hit with a punch of something floral. Never thought I'd go to a restaurant on International Blvd other than for pho to cure a hangover, but this place is seriously good. read more

lamb haneeth is to die for. with a side of fresh cantaloupe juice are you kidding me?? also they are open til 9 which is rare for my neighborhood! vibes are great inside too. servers are so nice. love read more

Absolutely delicious,fresh and nourishing food and a warm and welcoming ambience. You'll leave feeling so much love!

Excellent food & service. Highly recommended. Always will be my first choice when I want to enjoy real and tasty Yamani Food . Keep up the good work. read more

Great servings, Great portions, Quick service. Really unexpected find over in this neighborhood but the food quality was great. Would definitely come here again. read more