Mandi House LA - مطعم بيت المندي اليمني لوس انجلس

Really festive atmosphere, and around the clock service between multiple servers. They keep bringing extra bread to keep you going. The bread looks large in size, but you burn through it really fast. We really enjoyed all our food, and there are green chilies on top of the entrees incase you want to spice it up, but the food is mild. The dessert was a little too sweet for me, but the hubby enjoyed it, and finished it off. We ordered the banana bread with banana slices. We got Mandi rice and two entrees, one was potato, okra, and ground beef, and second was lamb and beef mix. House sauces are delicious too and the hummus is very fresh. We ended our meal with some warm black team. They are open late as well. Great place to come as a couple or as a family. Traditional and festive decor inside.

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Such a lively and vibrant restaurant. Their waiting staff is very kind and efficient. The food was impeccable. We ordered the lamb Mandi. The meat was tender and flavored to perfection. The rice were fluffy and long grain. The Fatoush was also very well seasoned. This place is a must try!

A really good halal Mandi place in LA area. I am visiting this area and a few friends recommended this place. I must say the atmosphere is good, staff is very friendly and the food is great. Due to the location I found parking challenging. We ordered salad, chicken mandi, chicken madhbi, and spicy potatoes. Mandi and madhbi was fresh and the rice has a really good taste. Chicken was well cooked. Salad was super fresh and potatoes were so good, spicy but not too much. Even when we took the left over food and asked for extra sauce, they were kind enough to give more than what we asked. One last thing (definitely not a downside or negative to the restaurant itself but someone who is coming here), you will find it pricey than other restaurants.

Yemeni Flavors & Unforgettable Kadak Chai! If you're looking for true Yemeni cuisine in LA, House of Mandi is an absolute must-visit! They have two locations, one close to Santa Monica blvd and 2nd in Anaheim, I went to the Santa Monica one. From the moment you walk in, the rich aromas of slow-cooked meats and fragrant spices transport you straight to the heart of Yemen. Plus their atmosphere is so welcoming with authentic seating, traditional on the floor or on the table. Their Mandi is the star of the show whether you go for the succulent lamb (falling-off-the-bone tender) or the juicy, smoky chicken, every bite is packed with deep, authentic flavor. The rice, infused with aromatic spices, nuts, raisins and cooked to perfection, is the ideal companion to the melt-in-your-mouth meat. And the serving size is huge whether it's a Main course or the famous fatoush salad. But the real highlight? Their 'Kadak Chai!' Bold, spiced, and perfectly sweetened, this tea is an experience in itself. It’s so good that no meal here is complete without it—the ideal way to end your feast on a warm, comforting note. The ambiance is cozy and inviting, and the service is warm and welcoming. Whether you're a Mandi first-timer or a longtime fan, House of Mandi delivers an unforgettable dining experience. I will be visiting again next time I am in LA.

It’s my first experience on Yemeni food, tastes so good! We ordered lamb and fish, the size is very generous. The lamb is cooked so well, the meat is about fall from bone and it melts in the mouth. The rice comes with is very flavorful. The fish is grilled to perfection, fish meat is soft and juicy. The bread is unbelievable, combines well with both lamb and fish.

My family and I had such a great experience here. We sat in the traditional floor seating. Shoes off! We started with their house made hummus and freshly baked bread. The bread is baked to perfection. For the main dish, we had half lamb half chicken mandi. It said it served five but easily can serve eight or nine. We had leftovers for the next day. The chicken was so juicy and tender. The lamb is out of this world! The lamb was definitely my favorite. It comes with two sauces. One is a spicy tomato salsa, and the other is like a yogurt cucumber sauce. We also ordered a lamb salad dish, which was cooked differently than the lamb in the main dish but also very delicious. The salad had a nice zesty kick to it. For dessert, we had a slice of fresh sabaya and a pot of tea with mint. Service was great! Everyone was so welcoming and pleasant. Highly recommend.

Was looking for vegetarian food so my review may be biased. I ordered a hummus - possibly humus from Yemen has yogurt? Didn’t love. The pita was huge but not so great. I ordered a Fatoosh salad, flavors could have been better developed. My partner ordered a foul dish with eggs, he didn’t love it. Lentil soup was fine! I thought the decor was nice, place felt authentic but maybe veggie dishes are not great here? But we did see ton of Yemeni folks here so maybe we just ordered the wrong things!

The food at House of Mandi LA was excellent. The lamb mandi was soooo juicy and perfectly cooked; it fell right off the bone. I don't even usually like lamb, but I loved this dish! I totally recommend trying this place. They offer two different seating options: regular tables and chairs or the traditional Arab-style floor seating, which is super cool and made the experience even more enjoyable with my family. The employees were incredibly nice, fast, diligent, and working so hard even though the place was super busy. I'll definitely be coming here regularly!

The okra is a must order. You've come here for the lamb Mandi (or the grilled lamb, or the Haneeth, but I prefer the first two over the last). The food is family style, piled HIGH, and I'd say their estimation for how many people the dishes feed are actually low (and we were a hungry group!!). Everything is seasoned perfectly and the rice is cooked so well it's still fluffy. If you make your reservation for a group in advance, you'll be seated in a gorgeous in-floor table and you can take your shoes off and enjoy their hospitality. So glad they've opened a location in LA so I don't have to go to OC for the experience!! Fantastic.

Blown away by the Yemeni food here! I was so impressed. We got the lunch lamb plate with mattabal and hummus. They topped the hummus with a green sauce (Zhug?) reminiscent of Mexican green salsa. So interesting and was delicious. The mattabal was the best version of eggplant dip I've had. My jaw literally dropped. So smoky and delicious. I was shocked. The lamb was so tender and well seasoned. Sometimes the lamb in rice dishes can be more mild in seasoning but I appreciated that the lamb retained the flavors from spices. The rice was so good. I was shocked by the hot sauce as it looks like red salsa but has much warmer spices. Maybe cumin or ras el hanout? When you mix the red sauce, yogurt, rice, lamb, and fried onions, it's magic. Incredible. I didn't even talk about the bread that's like 3x the size of my face! Very similar to naan. It was hot and super fresh. If I lived around here, I would be here every week. I'll definitely trek across the county to eat this again!

Mandi House - when you're here, you're family. Reliable, all hours of the night, and coming through with a home cooked meal. The place is packed with large families, the portions are huge, and it hits. My new late night spot.

My family and I had such a great experience here. We sat in the traditional floor seating. Shoes off! We started with their house made hummus and freshly baked bread. The bread is baked to perfection. For the main dish, we had half lamb half chicken mandi. It said it served five but easily can serve eight or nine. We had leftovers for the next day. The chicken was so juicy and tender. The lamb is out of this world! The lamb was definitely my favorite. It comes with two sauces. One is a spicy tomato salsa, and the other is like a yogurt cucumber sauce. We also ordered a lamb salad dish, which was cooked differently than the lamb in the main dish but also very delicious. The salad had a nice zesty kick to it. For dessert, we had a slice of fresh sabaya and a pot of tea with mint. Service was great! Everyone was so welcoming and pleasant. Highly recommend.

Found this spot on yelp and I'm glad I chose to try it. Pretty unique to sample a Yemen cuisine in LA and I must say I was very impressed. My friend and I decided to share a baba ganoush-style appetizer as well as chicken mandi dish over rice and lamb stew. The food portions were enormous and could have easily fed 4 people. The flavors were out of this world and very authentic to Yemen, as our server explained. A lot of spices and marinade involved for the meats. The freshly baked pita-style bread was heavenly and came in the size of a small hula hoop. The ambiance felt very authentic, with unique colors and regional wall decor and the customer service was friendly and professional. One of the most unique restaurants I've been to and that decor and music does teleport you to another side of the world. I see myself coming back again to try some other dishes.

This was my first time trying Yemen food and wow, what an experience. The food was sooo good! The lamb was juicy and tender, and the rice was packed with so much flavor! The shrimp with bell peppers were delicious as well, but the flavor tasted familiar and didnt stand out as much as the lamb mandi. The bread was warm and chewy. There are 2 sauces provided, a red and white one. From an outsider peasant description, the red one is like salsa and the white one is tzatziki sauce. Service was on point and very hospitable. Our server was Malik. The decor is so gorgeous, colorful, and bold. It's just beautiful..and very clean. The food was so memorable that I went to the Anaheim location. However, the lamb mandi there did not match my experience here. The lamb was a bit dry and the rice didn't have as much raisins so I'm not sure if that contributed to the lack of flavor. I wouldn't go back.

We came as a party of 3 on a Sunday afternoon and had no trouble getting a spot. You have to press the button on the napkin dispenser to get waitstaff's attention. Press the button! It took us a while to figure that out. We ordered the chapati, chicken galaba, lentil soup, baba ganoush dip, Levantine tea, fattoush salad, and meat sambosas. Everything was great. The chicken galaba and tea were standout. And the chapati was so soft! No complaints.

First time trying Yemeni food and it was amazing! I unexpectedly came for an Iftar during Ramadan, so they offered a $40 buffet with all types of dishes. It was perfect opportunity for me to try different Yemeni foods! In the buffet there was pitas, 2 types of samosas, hummus, baba ganoush, veggies, meats, desserts, soups, drinks, and much more. They even had Chicken and Lamb Mandi which are these huge platters of rice, meat and veggies. Everything was so delicious and flavorful. The lamb and beef were so tender. However, the chicken was dry. I like the rice which was fluffy and flavorful. I also like the added flavor and texture provided by the raisins and roasted nuts in the rice. I especially loved the desserts and drinks. I had this chocolate cake which was moist and not too sweet and some of the freshest orange juice I've ever had. The interior is also nice. I liked the representation of the nature in Yemen displayed on the TV. It makes me want to travel there when the political landscape isn't too intense. The cushion seating looked so comfy too and I want to sit there next time. Overall, I had an amazing experience and would love to come back with friends and family to show off the delicious food of Yemen.

Got the lamb chicken and soup. Honestly very dry and the service was super slow. I've had a lot better Yemeni food and know it can be very good so was dissatisfied here since the reviews were so high. Even with meh service could've been 5 stars I understand these smaller mom & pop restaurants won't be 5 star service but the food being mid was no bueno. The ambiance was great though and very authentic vibes

wow wow wow Have you ever tasted a lamb more tender and packed with flavor. So good. Large portions great for sharing. I picked up the takeout myself. The decor inside the restaurant was very cool. Traditional yemen vibes, makes the restaurant more delicious. The staff there were so nice and caring. Shoutouts to the team that made this delicious food and offered me some delicious tea while waiting. I have to come back again and again. What a gem.

Amazing and Authentic Food! This was a great experience! We went for a birthday dinner with a very large group, and Malik took excellent care of our table. We chose to sit on the floor cushions, which added to the authentic atmosphere. However, if you prefer, they also have regular tables. Just a heads-up, if you go for the cushion seating, you'll need to remove your shoes. Everything was incredibly tasty. We started with lentil soup and fattoush salad, both were delicious, and the salad was one of the best I've ever had. For shared sides, we had Mushakal Forn, a fried mixed vegetables, including eggplant and potato. It was absolutely delicious. We also tried the Yemeni kebab, which I highly recommend, as well as their hummus. For the main dish, we went with The Impossible Dish, a mix of lamb and chicken varieties. If you're unsure what to order, this is a great choice. Most dishes also come with a large piece of bread as well. They gave us complimentary tea and coffee since we were a large group. Their traditional tea was incredible, but I wasn't a fan of the coffee. Overall, a must try!

We love House of Mandi. I brought some friends here who have never had Yemeni food. I've been to the location in Anaheim. We shared the family size chicken and rice plate and got some karak chai and spicy potatoes as well. Everything was delicious. Meat falls off the bone. There is a variety of textures and flavors. Everyone can enjoy this. The service was.. they tried. I get it. Park on the street.

My first time trying Yemenese food, and I absolutely loved it! The setting was very cozy, we sat on a floor type seating that was very comfortable and unique. We ordered a chicken dish and the Arabic coffee and everything was great! The portion sizes were massive, and it tasted very fresh! I would recommend this place 10/10

House of Mandi in Westwood is a nice, decorative restaurant with Yemen's seating styles. One thing I have to note is when we asked for water, they brought out bottled water and charged us ~$2 for each. Overall the service is adequate but can be slow at some points. They make it up with a bell at each table to ring the staff over. The food is beyond compliments. -The eggplant dip is my favorite. The dip is fresh, spongy, and airy to taste. It comes with a 15 in or so side of bread to dip. Better yet, the dish costs only $9. 5/5 the grilled lamb with rice for $35 was huge as well. -Overall all dishes here are big. It took me 4 meals to finish the dish after I bring it home. Although the lamb is dry at places. The flavored rice is al dente, moist but not too wet that would clump together. 4/5 -Fish mova comes with a full size of rice like other dishes and a whole fish wrapped in tin foil. The fish is more moist and spicy due to some jalapeños. 4/5 Overall I would come back to try other dishes because there are so many options that it is so hard to choose.

Ambiance: it's a restaurant specialized in Yemeni cuisines, bright and spacious inside, good for large group hangout, you have to make reservations for Yemeni style couch seating, otherwise just regular chair and tables Service: you press the bell on the table to place order and get check, food is generally served fast Food & Drink: numerous items on the menu with a lot of authentic ingredients LAMB MANDI - ***** A traditional dish from Hadhramaut city in Yemen, very roasted young fresh lamb until the fall off the bone lamb is ultra-tender and gently roasted cooked underneath oven, served over Mandi rice, comes with Yemeni sauce and Yogurt, the lamb meat was tender and tasty, and the rice was very flavorful, highly recommend Hrada Of Fahsah - **** A traditional dish from Sana'a city in Yemen, shredded lamb and beef whipped fenugreek served bubbling hot, cooked in the tradition Yemeni plate that made of a carved stone, served with one big Yemeni bread and spicy sauce on top of the meat, bold tasty meat, recommend Ayran Drink Yogurt - *** special salty taste Price: generous portions and affordable prices, expect $40+ per person for a feast

House of Mandi LA is a spot to go to if you want amazing, tender, aromatic, and hearty food, with a fun, authentic, communal setup. Get the platter with all the meats. You won't be sorry that you did so. Everything on our platter, which served 8, was so delicious. Everyone was scoopin their way towards multiple plates. I'm talking 3rds, some even 4ths (guilty). The food was so bomb. Make a reservation, sit on the floor, and come with a big party. You'll be treated to excellent food, excellent service, and a fun, traditional, Arabic experience.

Loved it from the decor the food I love Yemni food The Mandi was great and Fahsa and decor and coffee was great Service was excellent Will come back Should try it

Once in a while, you have food from a restaurant, that completely blows you away. The House of Mandi, serves authentic Yemeni food in a restaurant space that immediately transports you to an environment that is bathed in their rich culture. There is Yemeni music in the background, comfortable cushioned seating close to the ground, stunning decor from the country and the intoxicating aromas of a unique cuisine. I came here on a hurried afternoon to pick up a carry out lunch special of Chicken Mandi. It comes with a biriyani type rice, a Serrano chili, mint yoghurt and a spice sauce. There is an accompanying young chicken that is prepared by marinating in Yemeni spices and roasting in tin foil. The meat is tender, tasty, juicy and falling off the bone. The long grained colored rice is infused with a mesmerizing complex mix of flavors, sautéed onion, roasted peanuts and more. Very distinct and different to an Indian or Pakistani flavored rice. The whole mix blends very well with all its components. An unforgettable and memorable meal that makes you crave for more. The Yemeni hostess was gracious and enticed me to come back to dine in, sit on those inviting couches, mix with the people and be selflessly immersed in the full Yemeni culinary experience. Indeed, I must plan soon, to go back there again.

Amazing food. Generous portions and very testy food. The customer service by Azzam was incredible.

Hrada of seltah was so bomb - also came with bread for dipping in a portion bigger than you'd ever need Lamb Mandi, their specialty, was also solid but the hrada was the star of the show. Come in a big group to share!

Wow! Went here for my birthday dinner & it was my 1st time trying Yemeni cuisine. I was met with such friendly and kind service. What a beautiful culture, DELICIOUS & authentic FOOD, and the lovely decor really completed my experience. Def would return!

I live in brentwood and tried this place last week. the ambiance is fantastic! i ordered the lamb mandi and it was ok. the meat was a little dry. but sitting on the ground while eating was a fun experience.

My first time eating Yemani food and it was great! Loved the friendly customer service and my kids are asking to go again.

So this place was extremely cool, super authentic but some of the food was very hit or miss. Service was initially good but then we lost our waiter and ended up being there wayyyy longer than anticipated just waiting for boxes and the check. The bread that came with the hummus was fantastic and the hummus was very creamy. The lentil soup was incredible! So comforting. The grilled lamb and grilled chicken with rice were good, however felt like it was missing something, maybe some freshness like herbs or acidity for balance. The mandi lamb I wasn't a fan of. Overall it would be a fun place to come with a big group and eat family style but I probably wouldn't go back.

The food is fantastic but the service is absolutely awful. I was at the restaurant for almost 2 hours and multiple servers kept passing me and ignoring me. I was by myself so it's not like I was ordering a lot of food. I wanted to try the dessert but ended up just asking for the check because it took too long. I'll probably order carry out next time.

Tried this place on a sunny Thursday afternoon. Nice staff and our food was very tasty, enough for 3 or 4 servings. I did ask for hot water and much later we got 2 Kirkland plastic bottles and plastic cups which we didn't drink as we avoid plastics. I suggest they invest in a water filter system instead of Costco single use bottles. Overall good experience!

First time visiting House of Mandi LA for their Ramadan night buffet, and I must say, the variety of Yemeni dishes was worth the long drive! Despite the long waiting line, it moved surprisingly fast, and the outstanding service made the wait worthwhile. Returned for dinner later, and while the chicken Galaba was good, the portion size left a bit to be desired for the price $$ I recommend: To share - Lamb Mandi full of flavor and tender. The chicken Mandi, it was absolutely delicious! Start with the Hummus. Coffee & Tea a must + The dessert selection is good, Baklava tasty but a bit too much for one person, so sharing is definitely the way to go. Keep in mind - The online menu that you scan from the table takes you to the top section where the catering dishes are so the price might scare you - just scroll down. Overall, House of Mandi LA is a great option for authentic halal food, I'll definitely be giving it another try.

What an amazing experience! 5 The lamb was melting off the bone perfection, the fattoush salad delightfully sour, arabic coffee so unique and special with cloves, cardamom and a gorgeous hold server. The konafa dessert the perfect amount of sweet and enjoyable (it was warm and incredible)! I had a true feast and loved experiencing a different culture! Noor and Amani were lovely to talk to and were fantastic hosts. In a time of political chaos and turmoil, it was a great experience for this Jewish girl to walk in, have a delightful feast, experience a unique culture and some lovely people!

Review is for the Ramadan Buffet. Served until 7pm. $50 for a plate of rice. Lamb serving is the size of my thumb, and runs out quickly. When restocked, they bring out a piece the size of my fist and it immediately disappears. The 3rd star is because they have an area for people to pray as they break their fast. Separate areas for men and women. Otherwise two stars. Bring your jacket, seating inside and outside. Inside fills quickly, outside only one heater being used. Save your money and come after 7pm and order from the regular menu. المراجعة لبوفيه رمضان. يتم تقديمه حتى الساعة 7 مساءًا. 50 دولارًا لطبق أرز. كمية لحم الضأن المقدمة هي بحجم إبهامي، وتنفد بسرعة. عند ترميمها، يقومون بإخراج قطعة بحجم قبضة يدي وتختفي على الفور. النجمة الثالثة لأنها تحتوي على مكان لصلاة الناس عند الإفطار. مناطق منفصلة للرجال والنساء. وإلا نجمتين. احضر سترتك ومقاعدك بالداخل والخارج. يتم ملء الداخل بسرعة، ويتم استخدام سخان واحد فقط في الخارج. وفر أموالك وتعالى بعد الساعة 7 مساءً واطلب من القائمة العادية.

Visited here for absolutely no reason other than the fact we were walking by and wanted to try something different. We were unaware this was one of the better Yemeni restaurants out there so it was a nice surprise to find this out after we sat down. The food itself was very good, we tried the lamb and chicken options and both were very tasty and the portions were very large. Given the fact the price tag of this place is on the (very) high side in some regards one would expect the food to be tasty (check) and also generous in terms of what they serve you (check). The service here was fine if not slow and intermittent at best. The place was far from full during a weekday lunch but I can see how it may get busy during peak times given the food was pretty solid. The ambiance was nice and clean. My only thing was making people pay for water as the only option. It seems to be a very strange thing to do given you're charging people this kind of price for the food that you're serving. Otherwise it was generally a good experience overall.

The food is amazing the Service was really nice and it took 15 minutes for the food to come! I am Coming back here and inviting my friends to try this out, Thank you workers!

Long wait no one will come take your order don't go there I'm from Syria and my friends from Lebanon we go every week I don't recommend this place people who works night shift so bad with customers spending every week $140 with my friends we will never go back this place

Food was absolutely amazing! The tea was delicious too! We had the fish plate and chicken plate forgot the name but everything was so good! I wanted to sit at the low table but my hip was hurting so i couldnt do it lol maybe next time i will feel ok to sit there ! It is low!

Good food nice service price is ok nice seat We will be back after Ramadan for sure Thank you

Incredible seating, authentic Yemeni cuisine and excellent music. They are generous with the portion sizes, and you truly feel as though you have been transported to the Middle East! Faris was wonderful. A fantastic experience to take coworkers or a large group of friends to.

Amazing food. Great service. First time having Yemeni and we will be back. Had the lamb Mandi (it was huge) and a hrada(?) with vegetables. And ended with Yemeni coffee

These guys are absolutely amazing human beings!! We were waiting for our food in the alleyway; they were taking out their trash and saw a homeless man digging for food in a nearby dumpster, and they were soo incredibly kind and went into their restaurant and brought out a big, piping hot box of their delicious food and gave it to him so he wouldn't go hungry. Great food, incredible people!

Excellent!!! So much food it's crazy how unbelievably delicious! Amazing service from Taleb he was fast and wonderful

Faris took great care of us and ensured we had a fantastic experience for our first time. This is one of the best lamb plates I have had EVER, and that includes other quite excellent places in LA. The portions are quite generous and I think this place would be perfect for a large group to really enjoy more dishes. I will be back with friends, Faris! Thanks for the wonderful service and experience!

Great to know they opened another House of Mandi in SoCal. Great food .. I always recommend getting the Fahsah as your first introduction ... for dessert go for Areekah. Shafoot for appetizer. As a Yemeni, I love to see our cuisine introduced to the rest of the world. It's a Middle Eastern country but the cuisine is distinctive from other well known Middle Eastern cuisines ... And guess what? All of them are delicious

Solid four star Yemeni restaurant in Westwood! The service was slow, but very kind and genuine so much appreciated. They forgot to fill the water so just a note to them in the future, please pay attention to your customer water glasses, and make sure they continue to be full. For the food, we ordered the lunch plate with lamb slow cooked in the ground on rice- it was definitely big enough for two people, and we still had leftover rice at the end of the meal. The portion size was very generous in terms of the rice and just right in terms of the meat. The lamb was cooked extremely carefully with an eye to tenderness and it fell right off the bone. My favorite parts were the tendon pieces. My friend and I really enjoyed the vibe of this restaurant. It was quiet and definitely could host a bigger party. They had space and tables that could definitely easily large parties of ten or more (think big so even 30). The music and the TV was just the right volume for a quiet conversation with your party and I really enjoyed the environment of this restaurant. It was a great location for a hang out and catch up and I would recommend it as a place to anyone who is planning to talk over their meal with friends or coworkers. Also never tried Yemeni food before and it was scrumptious!

Really good loved the vibe and experience. A must go!! Food was sooo good. The drinks were delicious!!!

Absolutely Amazing food. Staff is very professional and attentive. The atmosphere is cozy.

Terrific in portions size, service, and quality of ingredients. I thought that some of the flavors were milder than expected, it was my first experience with Yemeni cuisine, will get more staff input next time. Welcomed addition to Westwood.

Ordered Fish Mova. Overcooked with burnt flavor. Also got the grilled chicken madhabi. Chicken was undercooked and served with HAIR. Completely disgusted and couldn't eay anything. Paid 70 for doordash and they refused to give me a full refund. Smh.

Malik was an incredible server. As a Yemeni, this place feels and tastes like home. The mandi is tender and flavorful, and the lamb fahsa is the star of the show. 10000/10 recommend, and it's even better with your loved ones sitting in the majlis arabi

I think they need more staff around to ask if you need anything, food is good alot of rice though and a lot of wasted food if portions are more balanced, that would help with price to food ratios.

Absolutely amazing large portions that one can expect in an Arab household. It was enough food for 2 days. The Mandi Lamb is A+ tender fall off the bone. Nuts and raisins if you like middle Eastern food you will find this place well worth it bring your habibis!