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Slow-cooked Mandi, served the Yemeni way

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Yemeni food for sharing

Mandi Xpress brings Yemen’s traditional recipes, family-style portions, and warm hospitality to Irvine and Riverside.

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Halal Mandi and bread

Lamb Mandi, Chicken Mandi, and fresh Yemeni bread come from a menu built around Yemeni tradition and 100% halal cuisine.

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Choose Yemeni catering for family gatherings, office meals, weddings, and celebrations, with buffet-style trays and generous portions.

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My goodness this food is delicious! Our 1st time trying Yemeni food and will be back for more...lots more! Thank you to the kind lady who helped us order & even offered to send us on our way with some beverages on the house. The lamb mandi was incredible...so tender! The hummus= cannot go wrong! The bread was phenomenal and didn't leave us feeling bloated like many breads do. The chicken shish kabob was wonderful...the flavoring of each dish was delicious. Perfectly seasoned! And the colorful…

Robin B.

Amazing rice (fresh almonds, golden raisins and spices). My wife got the Mova Fish plate. It was 2 large fish halves, rubbed with a citrus and spice marinade and then looked grilled on an open flame based on the lovely charred edges. We thought we would take leftovers home but we devoured the whole thing. I had the beef kabobs with 1/2 salad and 1/2 rice. Depending on how much rice you like, the 1/2 salad is the way to go. Gives some vegetables and brightness to a rich plate. Kabobs can…

Chad K.

WOW! First time trying YEMENI food and it was WORTH IT!! We weren't sure what to order and the cashier was very helpful in guiding us through the menu! We had the chicken kabob, and beef koobideh, as well as hummus and fresh bread. Everything was so tasty and made to order. Portions are HUGE. Located right in front of the main library in Riverside. This place is quiet with ample seating. I will say please review the menu ahead of time and see what looks good. I can't wait to go…

Kim H.

We went for breakfast, but couldn't resist ordering extras to bring home for later since it's been awhile since we've had Yemeni cuisine. ☕️ Yemeni Chai 🍱 Breakfast Platter w/ eggs, foul (beans), variety of cheese & jams, cucumber, olives, tomatoes and fresh bread 🥣 Lentil Soup 🌰 Kibbeh 🍘 Cheese Sambousa 🥘 Chicken Mandi 🥘 Lamb Mandi If you've never had mandi, it's fragrant rice with fried onions, almonds and raisins topped with either roast chicken or lamb, and trust me, either one is…

Crystal K.

Took the kids here for a weekend lunch. It's a casual spot in downtown Riverside near the Main Library. Very chill vibes and never seems to be crowded. I picked this spot due to the stellar, near perfect aggregate Yelp rating and reviews. We ordered a family special with the lamb mandi and four ground beef kabobs (beef koubideh?). The flavor did not disappoint. We were looking for extra authenticity and my teenager just loved it. The lamb was as tender off the bone as could be. We had to…

Jeff L.