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Best Mediterranean Food in Irvine

Slow-cooked Mandi, served the Yemeni way
Mandi Xpress - Irvine

Mandi Xpress - Irvine

Location 5365 Alton Parkway, Suite k Irvine, CA 92604 Phone +19499320008 Hours Sunday: 10:00 AM - 11:59 PM Monday: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM - 11:59 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM - 11:59 PM
A welcoming spot in the heart of Irvine

A welcoming spot in the heart of Irvine

Tucked along Alton Pkwy near Irvine Valley College and Oak Creek Community Park, this location is a natural gathering place for families, students, and anyone looking for a generous, unhurried meal.
Fresh mandi, generous portions, warm welcome

Fresh mandi, generous portions, warm welcome

Guests come back for lamb and chicken mandi — tender meat over saffron-scented rice with toasted almonds and house sauces. The menu also features fish mova, sambousa, lentil soup, and more — all 100% halal and prepared fresh.
What our guests say

What our guests say

"My favorite place for mandi by far — incredible quality and super consistent." — Aly Sadek. "The food could be in any 5-star restaurant. The half chicken was falling off the bone." — Bill Mylonas