Yemeni Restaurant

I had the Kabesh with lamb! The lamb was so tender the rice was perfectly spiced ! All my cravings were satisfied . Thankful I found this spot. Can’t wait to try their other dishes … I wanted to take another order of kabesh to go haha! Their salad their green sauce and baba ganoush ! Amazing!!!

- Lotus Roots -

Had Albanian and lot of middle eastern places yet not any Yemeni food yet (had a lot of their coffee though). Went with a friend and now I question: Where has it been all my life here at NYC! It is very close but i always skip when I travel close. Don’t be intimidated by the name or location, try it and also get addicted. The drinks were a perfect start-a yogurt-based drink (something start with S?) that was tangy and salty and super cooling. Then half way through we added mint lemonade, that was bright and refreshing to counterbalance the rich dishes. Food: lamb zurbian—deeply spiced and fall-apart tender lamb, paired beautifully with fluffy, flavorful rice. I loved the crispy fried onions/shallots in there. It is rich without being super oily. The liver was a surprise favorite—surprising the lightest dish of the day due to tomato content. They are lamb livers perfectly cooked and packed with flavor. Their flatbread, omg, three times the size of my face. Nicely charred outside, pillowy soft inside, fluffy and stretchy. It has texture and flavors of a pita on the outside and soda biscuits in the middle. And the sauces—every single one added a bold, vibrant kick that elevated the dishes even more. Dessert: Please don’t skip dessert, or you can eat it as an entree. They are warm, comforting, and just the right amount of sweetness and texture. Massoub Banana-bread based topped with cream and nuts and corn flakes. Mushy (good kind) at bottom. Great if you are into banana with cream. Areeka Date-bread based topped with cream and nut and corn flakes. More dense at the bottom than Massoub. Loved the dates. We took home the leftovers and actually ordered one more to go. To top it off, the service was superb—warm, welcoming, and attentive. Can’t wait to come back.

- Daphne Shen -

This is gem of a restaurant in west harlem. Chicken with hummus is exceptional comes with huge tasty bread rating 4/5…,.,Lamb with rice is just okay 3/5..,,Potato veggies also 3/5 Adani chai 4/5.,,, black tea with cardamom and mint is good too. Yemini rice is just okay, I believe Indian biryani is far superior! Service is good here. For the high prices they charge surprise to see plastic plates and plastic utensils Fasha(spelling) is also one item our waiter recommended. Stew with meat, comes with huge bread.

- Amir Shah -

I asked for lots of vegetables, a bit of the tender lamb, and a tiny bit of rice. The boss listened and gave me just that. It was delicious! I went back another day for chicken. The flatbread is tasty, too.

- Andrés LaCosta -

You have to try this place! The food is absolutely delicious, especially the Fahsa – rich, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. The portions are big and very satisfying, so you’ll definitely leave full and happy. The restaurant is spotless and very well kept, which makes the dining experience even better. On top of that, the staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming, always serving with genuine enthusiasm and warmth. You can really feel their passion for both the food and the customers. This has quickly become one of my favorite spots, and I can’t wait to come back again. Highly recommended!

- Cassie Zhang -

Just had the oqdat chicken which came with fresh Yemeni bread and it was absolutely delicious! The flavor was rich and balanced and the bread was warm and large! The worker was very nice and was telling me about Yemen and how this bread is very traditional. I’d highly recommend this place and will definitely be going back.

- Ian Robertson -

The food here is phenomenal and great value for the money. Don’t miss the lamb and the flatbread — tasted amazing!!! If you’re ever in NYC don’t miss this great find. Better than a lot of much fancier places I’ve tried in the city!

- Gabrielle Landry -

A must order would definitely be the classic roasted lamb over rice haneeth the lamb was incredibly soft and tender and the rice was delightful. It comes with this great okra veggie stew on the side of the rice. I definitely prefers this over the chicken kebsa however, but perhaps if I had ordered lamb kebsa it would be just as good as the lamb haneeth. Above all I loved the meat over hummus dish with this fresh crispy yet soft massive piece of naan bread they give. The hummus was flavorful and yet it still felt filling and light compared to the heavier haneeth dish that’ll put you in a food coma! Definitely recommend this place for the food quality and the sweet Yemeni hospitality.

- Rumaan Adil -