Great food and service! They kept cleaning and sanitizing after every seating. Thank you

I have an allergy to gluten and they were so accommodating! Even though they look unassuming on the outside (the building sign was missing when I went), it is still so worth it to check this place out. I ordered the chicken shawarma plate and it was one of the most delicious things I've ever tasted, it looked amazing, smelled amazing, the chicken was juicy, tender, and sooooo flavorful. The rice was soft and the salad added the perfect crunch to balance out the textures. The hummus was delicious as well, and they offered us a spicy sauce on the side that tasted like a salsa verde, very fresh and a very nice addition! 10/10 read more

It was really dirty and very unhygienic. Wanted to throw up in that restaurant. Food was not that great at all.

I cannot stress how excellent the food is here! I got the goat rice and it's one of the best goat rices that I've had. The goat itself was tender, flavorful, and fell right off the bone. The rice was very flavorful and didn't get old. The sauces were just the right amount of spiciness and flavor to add to the dish without becoming overwhelming. I'm seriously champing at the bit to go back to this restaurant. read more

YS Mandi Restaurant - Goooooooat! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Delicious food. The staff is friendly. Note that this is different from typical Yemen food. We're from NYC and was expecting the lamb soup. But we found out that this food is from South of Yemen which is mixture of Ethiopian food. The rice is moist and the lamb is out of this world. Don't forget to get the tea on the counter. We also got the British Cadbury chocolate in the counter that is hard to get elsewhere. read more

I was there two years ago and had a great experience, but this visit was a night and day difference. I was looking forward to sitting on the cushions but they had the lights off for that area. The temperature inside was easily in the 90's so outside would have been better because there might have been a breeze. The service was not good; she asked if we wanted water when she served our food and even then the water was bottled and cost extra. She did not return for over an hour and we had to shout back into the kitchen for her to bring our check. Food tasted good thankfully but I don't think I'll be back. read more

The lamb mandi is incredible. Also the Iftar Buffet is amazing. The service is good enough. They also provide free Tea.

Craving satisfied!!!of all places I didn't think I would find back home food in AZ. Affordable and delicious!

The food tastes authentic and fresh, I had the leg of lamb and wow, the best lamb I have ever eaten in my life, the only bad thing is that the place was somewhat hot, but it was worth waiting for and enjoying dinner. read more

Just left the restaurant disappointed, hair in my food and asked to replace my plate. They agreed but it never came, wife finished her food and I decided to just pay and go. They also tried charging me for the plate that I never had replaced. Bet they denied the hair coming from them even though I pointed it out as soon as he placed the plates done. Btw it was a curly hair from the waiter read more

Very very very bad service from the chef who was serving me last night I ordered a goat mandi & it's totally low quality of rice & the goat meat was unfresh & it's turn all to black & I asked for sauce he brought me in little cup & it was all water I have seen first time that green color sauce lol for Mandi I asked him to bring more he was rude & he told me I will get after you finish that was bad service but anyway I have left the food there because it's not fresh to eat Money doesn't matter to me the only matters it's my time that I have went to eat from 60miles up &down from north phoenix & I see very very bad service stop going to this place if you want to not waste money &Time & it was my last & final time to this place I will never every think to go this place read more

The food is authentic, especially because their chef Qa'id, this guy cooks some amazing authentic Yemeni food. Must try!

Ordered the Goat Meat Mandi. Got it delivered to the hotel via Grubhub. So can't comment about the ambience or service. The food tasted really good. The goat was a little too tender for my liking though. The best part about the Mandi was the Rice and fried onions. Very flavorful and you can just eat it without the meat and with the yogurt and chilly sauces that come with it. The portion size was huge and I couldn't finish the whole thing. Note to the restaurant: Please send some plasticware along with all delivery orders. read more

This place is great. Best felafel I have ever eaten. Crisp, really flavorful, fresh pita, crunchy lettuce. Not a lot of sauce but the felafel has so much flavor it doesn't need it. I've also had the sambusas (fried pastry filled with nicely spiced meat). Delicious. Again, lots of flavor in the meat. I tried this restaurant when I lived in Tempe because of the great reviews. Now I drive 10 miles across town from west Phoenix to go there. It's that good! read more

Authentic Middle Eastern food with wonderful customer service. I appreciate family owned businesses. I tried the Chicken Shawarma which comes with hummus and salad + Chicken Sandwich Combo and fries. Deliciousness! read more

Great food !!! the lamp is delicious. The best middleeasren food in Tempe .. I recommend it to everyone ... Perfect , clean , awesome staff ,and friendly ... LOve it sooo much read more

If you like baba ghanoush then you will LOVE this one! Best baba I have ever had! From the texture to the subtle seasoning then right into the little bits of garlic...Yummmmmm! Definately on my favorite places list. read more

YS Mandi Restaurant - Middle Eastern Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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Hands down the BEST lamb in town! We eat here at least twice a week! Masha'Allah, you can't beat this place!

I was really disappointed. First and foremost--this place was very dirty. Carpets desperately needed to be vacuumed between customers. Desperately need to get the carpets professionally cleaned as well. Found hair on the tables. People also felt free to walk across tables on the ground since their shoes were off. Second, food was good but half of the meat (lamb mandi) was all fat. Rice did not seem fresh. We went on a Friday night so everything should have been on point. We definitely wont go back. Friendly service. read more

I went here with a group of 5 for lunch and we were the only table with people. The service was definitely sub-par. The owner seemed surprised when we came in. Maybe white women aren't expected to be interested in Yemeni food. The food was good and everybody was happy with it (we mainly ordered chicken shawarma, which was good but a little dry. I dipped it in the hummus (which was FABULOUS). Would love to have tried the lamb or the fish, but they are seriously expensive and since they group was buying me lunch I didn't want to make them go that high! Their drinks were limited to bottled drinks and it sounded like they weren't really set up for normal business yet. No iced tea (except Arizona tea in bottles). Most disturbing: I don't know what they cleaned the floor with; it looked clean but every step your shoes stuck to it a bit. Also, there's a serious safety hazard (a broken floor outlet) which needs to be fixed before somebody breaks an ankle. read more

Some of the best food in Phoenix tucked away in this shopping center. We stumbled here by chance one day when the restaurant nearby we had planned to go to lost power. Divine lamb & chicken Mandi. I get half salad half rice with mine. I've never had this type of food before but it is incredible. The portions are huge, price is great, and the quality is amazing. Will be back over and over again! read more

One of the best middle eastern restaurant in the valley lamb meat is my favorite staff is so helpful and nice

I do not live in AZ but after I tried this restaurant while I was traveling, I wish I live in there. Damn tasty... Totally recommend it

Best chicken Mandi I have ever had the pleasure to eat. I cannot recommend this place enough. Generous portion and incredible flavor.

Foods are very tasty and prices are also reasonable. One of my most favorite restaurants. If you like middle eastern food, don't miss it.

The goat mandi was amazing! The lamb was good as well. We preferred that over the Kabsa. Service was good.

Delicious food!!!! Their lamb is soooo gooood!!! Many variety of food!!!! Each plate has a lot amount so we order one of every kind and then we all share. read more

I haven't been to their main location, but the food in this location. wasn't great. Spices on the Kabsah and Kofta were mild and minimal. The Kabsah tasted like a normal non-middle eastern rice dish with meat. Also the hummus tasted as though it fermented and has gone bad. Disappointed as the owner was very nice and the menu looked great. read more

YS Restaurant is absolutely amazing! Not only is all of the staff very kind and friendly, the food is outstanding. My favorite dish by far is the Goat Mandi. You can taste the love in every single dish that has been made. Not only is the food good quality but the people are too. read more

The greatest most delicious food always fresh ! And the hospitality is amazing I literally eat here as often as I can and I recommend it to everyone read more

This place has the best halal food in town. The lamb meat is so tender and the chicken shawarma sandwich is to die for. The staff is very friendly, we were greeted and seated in a friendly matter. The young man who took our order was very sweet and kind. He was also cute lol. If you like fresh food make sure you come on down and enjoy the food here!! read more

One of the best yummy Mediterranean foods I have ever tried in Arizona , special lamb mandy

The portion size and selection on the menu are stellar! So is the service and general environment of the place. Goat mandi to biryani to salad, everything is worth trying! read more

Superb. I wonder how did I miss this restaurant these many days. Would definitely come back here. Friendly staff. On demand spicy food. Highlight was the sitting arrangement. You can sit down on cushions with handrests by your sides. Best place to be if you are in a mood of Mediterranean. We had chicken kebab platter. Totally satisfying. :) read more

Love this place. One of best Arabic food restaurant in the area. And the owners are so nice. Highly recommended. Try the lamb

Food, atmosphere and staff are wonderful, try it. Highly recommended. Chef is amazing and so the hostess. Good luck guys.

The chicken/lamb Mandi is really good. Complimentary tea is worth it while you wait for your food coz its some wait time.

Great food and service and best mandi an biryani. Food always served fresh and authentic taste . Can't beat the prices as well

I passed by this restaurant going to college and decided to give it a try as I saw it was Halal. I went in and the young lady at the counter was really sweet and had such a welcoming smile. It was my first time eating Yemen cuisine and it was really yummy and flavorful. Much better than other Middle Eastern restaurants in the area. It was pricey but the portions are good. I really really loved the Boneless Chicken Entree! The chicken was so flavorful and cooked really tenderly. Went again the next day to get it again. It was take-out both times so I don't know much about the service. But I would definitely recommend it to everyone. It is in such a small hidden restaurant, it needs more recognition!!! read more

Greek delivered to the door, for that they get 3 stars. Food was not very good, the gyro meat did not appear to be shaved off the spit, rather Prepackaged like something out of a grocery store. read more