This place blew me away. Right at the entrance. You could tell it was going to be good by the number of people just visiting. I got the biryani and the kofta to go but ended up dining in. They have an area where you take your shoes off and sit down traditionally to have your meal. The food was out of this world. Felt like a true home cooked meal from my grandparents. The portions are also a great welcome being that you could get two meals out of it. The service was quick and the guys at the register were great to work with. I will visit here every single time I visit phoenix.

The lamb was absolutely delicious and bursting with taste! The service was speedy and really friendly.

Mandi meat, I Mandi you, a Mandi yahoo, Mandi me? No mandi you! Good place! Recommend!

I can't believe I have yet to review this place! I have gone every other month for the last 3 years more or less. The food is amazing! This is a family owned business, when you are ready to order, go to the register to place your order. They are all really sweet and pleasant! Here is a list of my favorites: *disclaimer: our spice threshold is higher than most people, we are south Asian and can handle spice. Chicken biryani: 5/5 (recommend getting spice level 4/10 for those with similar spice tolerance as us). The chicken is well seasoned, never dry, the rice is always fluffy and it's soooo good. FYI, sometimes biryani takes about 20 minutes to make, but for us it's worth the wait! Chicken/Lamb Mandi: 4/5. it's a much milder dish that I get if I don't want a lot of spice, the rice and meat are not as spicy as the biryani dish but just as well seasoned and tasty! Chicken maqlooba: 5/5; the way the veggies are fried, the rice, the chicken! It's so good!! I usually get a mild spice level when getting this dish because I don't want the spice level to overwhelm the other flavors in the dish. That free complimentary mint tea: please inject me with it! It's sweet, it's minty, ITS SO GOOD!!! Overall one of my favorite restaurants here in Phoenix!

Excellent food 1000/10 recommend! Flavorful, many options and never disappoints! Service was good, food was fresh and flavorful. Was packed at 3pm - that should tell ya all you need to know! Also had cultural room!

I passed by Mandi house on the way back from work one day and I saw they had whole fish dishes. I am a huge fan of whole fish so of course I ordered this for my first time take out visit on my birthday. I loved it. The taste and flavors were fresh and the fish was a good side as well. The rice was well seasoned and perfectly cooked too. My boyfriend got another meal with fries so of course I took some of his to try. The fries were a bit too crispy for our liking but the rest was yummy. I also got the baba ghannoj Whig is my fav as well. It's been a while so I had to splurge a bit.

Located in downtown Tempe is this Middle Eastern restaurant serving Halal Yemeni food. I have a big appreciation for their culture. We came during Ramadan week... and even at midnight this place stays open till 4am. Surprisingly there was people coming for pick up and people still feasting at the midnight hour. This place is a hole in the wall, that needs a little more tender love and care. At night time the parking in the back was a lil sketch but we were not deterred. They have outdoor seating with lighting. Inside the building, upon going in they have traditional seating similarly like a tea room with seated cushion on the floor and mini tables. Then to the main dining area are booths and a bar with classic candies in the front fridge. I saw there was a buffet line, so I would love to come next time during the time they serve buffet. We were greeted with the best service and great hospitality, with the host showing us the menu and explaining recommendations. We sat at a table that was a little wobbly so then we moved to the booth that had me sinking into my seat. But we found a table that was just right for us. You have to go to the register and order and then seat yourself. We chose to eat the Mathbi Meat with grilled lamb with the mixed appetizer that had fattoush, tabouleh, baba ganoush, and hummus. Everything came fresh to order and for a table for two, we shared our food with the portion just perfect. We were impressed with everything to be so delicious. The lamb was tender and the rice complemented the dish. The naan with the appetizer dishes married well with our entree. I was so impressed. I loved the tabouleh the most because it was so fresh. For dessert we tried the massoub. I'd recommend this for breakfast because it was like eating roasted banana with an oatmeal consistency of bread, with some tart cream and sesame seeds. Finalizing my meal, I kept going back and forth to grab the complimentary tea at table to the back corner. The cinnamon warmth flavor aided my digestion. I loved it so much! There is no doubt we will return if I feel like being a night owl out in town.. Our food experience was top notch, just recommend that the place could use a little more cleaning, but overall their food is a winner especially for the cost.

This one has been on my list for a while. In observation of Ramadan, there was a buffet during the iftar time (sunset) and the place was packed. The line was long but everyone was patient and respectful. The service was good but with the sheer amount of customers it was hard for the staff as well. For the food, it was wonderful. They had about 20+ different items, including hot and cold appetizers and entrees. Some of the things that stood out for me were the lamb rice, kidney, kebabs, braised chicken, and the chicken curry. They even had desserts with fresh warm cookies and an assortment of non-alcoholic beverages. I definitely want to come back for a regular dinner and order off the menu. But glad I got to visit during their dinner buffet for this month.

The best Yemeni restaurant in Arizona Everything was so good and fresh, definitely coming back

I finally tried the Mandi house! Main things to note, is that you order at the counter and pay at the counter, however the food is brought out to your table. The one thing I loved at the restaurant that stands out from everywhere else I've been is that they have an area with traditional sitting that is closer to the floor - it was unclear to me if anyone can eat there or if it's reserved but it was beautiful. Food wise the flavors were great, food was well cooked, every order came out correct and I appreciated the fact that they have halal options and gyro that does not include pork. That said the flavors were slightly different from other places in the valley, probably the Yemen touch and it had a bit too much clover for my taste but that's absolutely a person by person thing and I still highly recommend for folks to try it first because you might love this! It comes with a creamy sauce and a spicy sauce - both were delicious. Four stars instead of five ONLY because there are other middle eastern spots in the valley where the food is even better but if it wasn't for the competition it would be a 5/5.