Discover Yemeni Cuisine
Slow-roasted lamb, smoky rice, and communal platters - Yemeni cuisine has exploded in popularity across the US. Let us help you discover your next Yemeni dining adventure!
Mandi
Slow-roasted lamb or chicken over spiced rice
Saltah
Bubbling meat stew topped with fenugreek froth
Malawah
Flaky, buttery flatbread
Yemeni Coffee
Spiced, aromatic coffee culture
Popular Yemeni Dishes
- Mandi: Slow-roasted lamb or chicken served over smoky, spiced basmati rice
- Haneeth: Tender pit-roasted lamb, similar to mandi but slow-cooked underground
- Saltah: Bubbling hot stew with a fenugreek foam topping, often called Yemen's national dish
- Fahsa: Spicy shredded meat stew served sizzling in a stone pot
- Malawah: Buttery, flaky layered flatbread, often served with honey
- Zurbian: Fragrant spiced rice with meat, similar to biryani
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yemeni food known for?
Yemeni cuisine is known for mandi and haneeth - slow-roasted lamb or chicken over fragrant spiced rice - along with hearty stews like saltah and freshly baked flatbreads.
What is mandi?
Mandi is a Yemeni dish of meat (usually lamb or chicken) slow-cooked in a traditional underground pit or tandoor-style oven, then served over smoky spiced rice.
How do I find Yemeni restaurants near me?
Use ChooseMy.Food and filter by Yemeni cuisine. We'll show you restaurants serving mandi, saltah, and traditional Yemeni dishes in your area.
Is Yemeni food spicy?
Yemeni food carries warm spice and depth from cumin, cardamom, and hawaij spice blend, plus a fiery green sahawiq (zhoug) sauce on the side - but the mains themselves are rarely chili-hot.