"Yemeni food is different from other Middle Eastern cuisines, drawing on Ottoman stews and Indian spices while maintaining its own distinct dishes. Sheeba’s cooks were born in Yemen and make a point of bringing authentic flavors and cooking methods to Chicago, without any shortcuts. Go for the hearty, bubbling stews served in heavy clay bowls like saltah, a mix of root vegetables and meat–Yemen’s national dish. Or Mandi, a Yemeni-style rice, meat and spice dish. It all goes well with Mulawah, the outstanding tandoor bread that’s something like a tortilla meets paratha." - Rebecca Holland