Mandi House مطعم بيت المندي اليمني لوس انجلس

We had a wonderful experience at Beit Al Mandi Al Yemeni. The food was absolutely delicious and very authentic. We were a group of 6 people, and each person paid around $35, which was totally worth it for the quality and quantity. We ordered two mandi lamb dishes, haneeth, okra, gravy, and a variety of salads. Everything was flavorful, well-cooked, and very satisfying. Special thanks to Amani, who provided outstanding service. She was extremely kind, respectful, and attentive. Her professionalism and friendly attitude truly made our dining experience even better. Highly recommended for anyone looking for great Yemeni food and excellent service. We will definitely come back!

It was my first time trying a Yemeni restaurant, and I will definitely repeat the experience when I come back to Los Angeles. Everything was beyond amazing; the mandi, the lamb liver, and the wonderful Yemeni dishes like haneeth, madhbi chicken, and the fattoush salad. The desserts were great too, especially the crème brûlée, along with the lemon mint juice. Thank you so much you truly made us happy. We appreciate your warm hospitality specially Ahmad and thank you for your excellent taste.

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!

Let me start with the fact that we drove 7 hours from Arizona to try this place. Let our server know of this upon arrival. Ordered the chicken Mandi x2. Hummus with naan bread, and mint drink. The chicken was extremely dry and the rice was stale. Both came out cold. The onions were cooked from way before. Nothing was fresh. The naan was cold which we asked to be changed but the new one was clearly heated up and for some reason very chewy. Hummus was watered down. The sauces had no taste to them. The service was odd - our server walked out half way through our meal without telling us so we had no one who was helping us. No one asked if we needed anything or how the food was. We skipped dessert knowing it would likely also be bad. We really wanted to like this place and give this place a good rating (especially as a power reviewer on Google) but are extremely disappointed and would never come back.

Great place for yemeni food. The portions are massive good food overall. We ordered the 5 person haneed with lamb and Mandi chicken and also the hrada with shrimpna. Both items were so delicious. The shrimp was cooked so well and it was the favorite dish of the group. The 5 person dish with a fully tender bone in lamb, lamb item and Mandi chicken was so delicious. It came with pilaf that includes raisins and tons for fried garlic and onions. Overall the food was really good. The Arabic coffee was also very good with large hints of cardamom. The staff was very nice and knowledgeable about the items we ordered and answered any questions we had. There is a sit-down without shoes section which adds to the experience. The only downside is they only give you water bottles when you request water.

My first experience with Yemen’s cuisine and it was delicious. The breads, dips, stews, and rice were all excellent. The ambiance with bright light and the smell of cleaning products takes the atmosphere score down for me but all 5 stars for food and service. I would absolutely come back.

Incredible food and overall atmosphere!! This is my first time trying Yemeni cuisine and I fell in love!! I have fell head over heels for their Hrada of Seltah and Lamb Mandi. THE TASTE IS LIKE NOTHING I’VE EVER HAD BEFORE!! It’s worth the traffic, plus the servers are very kind! Will be returning as often as I can!

Yemeni hospitality has a warmth and generosity that makes you feel honored to be there. Every dish feels deeply rooted in tradition, rich with perfectly balanced spices and slow-cooked care, as if generations of love were poured into it. The mandi was unbelievably tender and fragrant. My friends and I enjoyed every meal, thank you once again for the amazing hospitality.

I visited Mandi House with a large group last week. Making a reservation was an absolute breeze, and we were super pleased with the booth we had in the back for a group of 12 people. No need to order food ahead of time with this size of group, which was pretty unbelievable! Please note that shoes will need to be taken off in order to dine in the booth area. We thoroughly enjoyed the No. 7 (mixed dishes of lamb head, lamb, chicken, and haneeth), as well as zahaouq, chapati, fattoush, and hummus. All were absolutely delicious. Despite our group size, we had a TON of leftover meat and rice! Every server was extremely kind, asked clarifying questions and made sure that we understood exactly what were ordering, and came quickly when we pressed a buzzer to get in touch with them. This was my first time here, and it certainly won't be the last! I'm especially excited to introduce my spouse (a vegetarian) to this incredible cuisine and lovely spot!

Food was good. Service , Terrible. They forgot my order and served in a different table and it was sitting there for a while then upon checking they brought that food and served us. By then the bread was cold and dry There is NO water for sit down customers. You have to buy bottle of Costco kirkland water. The woman at the front whom I asked for water, She was extremely rude. As far as I know -- sit-down restaurants can't legally refuse you tap water. Most states and local health codes require restaurants to provide free potable (drinkable) tap water to seated guests upon request. This is tied to public-health rules, not customer service. I was refused Water!!!! I will switch my yemeni restaurant to somewhere else like mandi express

Great place for yemeni food. The portions are massive good food overall. We ordered the 5 person haneed with lamb and Mandi chicken and also the hrada with shrimpna. Both items were so delicious. The shrimp was cooked so well and it was the favorite dish of the group. The 5 person dish with a fully tender bone in lamb, lamb item and Mandi chicken was so delicious. It came with pilaf that includes raisins and tons for fried garlic and onions. Overall the food was really good. The Arabic coffee was also very good with large hints of cardamom. The staff was very nice and knowledgeable about the items we ordered and answered any questions we had. There is a sit-down without shoes section which adds to the experience. The only downside is they only give you water bottles when you request water.

TL;DR - get the lalamb haneeth and the mutabbal. You won't regret it and you can thank me later. Karak tea is great. Mandi chicken was already special. Nice spice profiles! This place is an absolute gem!! Everything we had was wonderful. It was like an uncontrolled flavor explosion in my mouth. The karak tea is sweet and with a spice flavor profile that reminds me of Chai. They give you a stick of rock sugar to mix into it Lalamb haneeth. If you like lamb then get this!!! Omg fall off the bone tenderness! Comes with long grain rice and other things but the lamb is the center spotlight here. Id very this every time Mandi chicken with salad. I disnt think chicken cooked in this fashion could be flavorful with many species and be tender and juicy at the same time. The salad was a nice touch but the chicken was absolutely amazing Mutabbal is a smaoked eggplant dip. Comes with its own bread and omg this was just as amazing as the lalamb haneeth but in its own way. So much flavor and depth to it. Id also very this every single time I visit!! Service was alright. Ambiance was chill. HIGHLY RECOMMEND

My goodness, what a spot. First, portions are HUGE. We ordered the grilled lamb, hummus, and a salad (Idr which one) but the portion size was big enough to feed 3-4 people. And this is coming from two people who know how to put away a large amount of food. Sat down immediately (though we did come on in on a holiday) and service was quick and friendly. They have those buttons that they use at Korean barbecue places at each table to call your server if needed. It seems like it would be a great place to host a large party because of the ample seating and the big portions. I highly recommend coming with a group because the portions are so big that you're only able to get a couple things, if you don't. The grilled lamb was cooked perfectly. Everything tasted so good together. The most memorable part was the milk tea, be sure to use the sweetener provided and it will truly elevate the drink. Will definitely be returning in the near future to try other dishes.

Delicious and fun atmosphere trying Yemeni food. There's seats available to sit on a cushion on the floor or a half booth. I ordered the hrada fish and hummus and they gave me a lot of pita bread to go with it. Service was great and I liked how they provide water in water bottles. I got the baklava to-go and it was nicely wrapped. Portions were big and food was flavorful

Good Yemeni food in LA. Portions are generous, and decor/ambiance is very traditional. Shafoot was very refreshing. Chicken Mandi was a bit dry. Hrada of Seltah was delicious.

Tl;dr: get the lamb everything. No free water ($3), not even tap water. I really liked the lamb mandi, mutabbal, and of course the bigass bread. You can order from the lunch menu at dinner, no need to get a family order for a party of 2. The lamb falls apart and goes so well with the fluffy flavorful rice, golden raisins, fried onions, and nuts. I really like it by itself, but the bread becomes another carb vehicle that delivers the juicy lamb in a fantastic way. I salivate every time I think of this. The mutabbal is like a baba ghanoush for those that aren't familiar. It is smoky and nutty with a creamy-foward palate. The dressing they put on there made it distinct from typical baba ghanoush. Highly recommended with bigass bread. Hrada of seltah fell short of my recommended because it tasted like what you'd expect an okra soup to be. Granted if they put more of that whipped fenugreek (made the flavors pop) on top, I'd get it again. It's like a muted beef stew with not too much flavors, not that savory. For $23, get another dish unless I am just uncultured and not know how this is appreciated. I should've gotten the hrada of fahsah or the seltah mixed with fahsah. Anyways, decent with bigass bread. Karak tea comes with rock sugar candy, great palate cleanser after the meal. Rich black tea components aftertaste and milky mid taste. I have one big complaint, no free water. I get it that it's a Yemeni establishment, but if it's $20-50 per person...please let us just have a bottle water for free. I don't want to run across to Whole Foods just to quench my thirst because a bottle of Kirkland special water is $3 here.

Overall a very good spot. 4.0 stars. What's been great: Atmosphere is welcoming, especially for huge families. Even their menu is targeted towards big groups of 4-6-12 people, which makes it perfect to visit with a big group, celebrate a birthday, etc. Speaking of the birthday - they do bring out a bday cake, dim the lights and sing a happy birthday song with the whole restaurant which makes it even more special. Food portions were massive. We ordered a 92$ mix of meat that was considered for 3 people and we took 3 more to go boxes after all of us got full! Very generous servings. Taste pf the food is also great - chicken was melting in the mouth, as well as beef and lamb. Not too over-fried or under-fried, just perfect. Came out steaming out of the kitchen (on video is the second try - sorry guys). Free lollipops available whether you want to treat a child, or yourself, or both - there is no limit to that. We also bought some black tea which came with a piece of mint and my gf got Ayran. - came in the bottle and they didn't offer a cup for it :( The desert was ok according to my gf who lived in the Middle East for several years and tasted an actual Kunafa. Service was a little disappointing for such a great place. I had to ask them to take our order as it took them very long to approach us, also they didn't take our plates away after we asked them to bring the to go boxes, even though they were empty. AND it was a slow Sunday night, with only like 10 tables total. Not much enjoyable interaction - maybe it's a culture thing as I've never been to a Middle Eastern place but this is America - so they have to step up a little bit to match their actual rating. Pricing is very good. I paid 135$ including a tip for 3 people. Included 3 drinks, 1 desert, 1 humus with bread, and a main entree.

We had many many great experiences eating at Anaheim House of Mandi and was thinking to have great experience eating at Mandi House LA. First off, noone greeted us, everyone seemed do not want to deal with us despite seeing us. So I decided to start convo with lady staff asking if we can sit by sunken table which rudely refused and asked us to sit on the regular table instead. So we sit and noone gives us the menu, till I have to go to cashier counter to grab one menu. Then the time we order, we called one of the guy (who seen cleaning the table multiple times), so he grabbed the ordering machine and seemed confused entering the menu, like seriously, if he wasn't able to take order why not asking someone to do it. Another hiccup happened when they only served us the grilled chicken, in fact we ordered the chicken w/ rice. We complained on this and the guy who served took the chicken right away and served the right order BUT the rice was hard, cold and there was no raisins at all! We asked for raisins and they asked 'you want EXTRA raisins'. How come he mentioned it extra when there is no existing raisins at all? We asked for gloves to numerous people and ended up one person gave us. I couldn't count how many flaws on first time experience! Everyone reading this, know whether I will come back or not to this place!

We came here a few weeks ago and I completely forgot to write this review, but this was actually my second time at Mandi House--and just like the first time, it was amazing. We were a large group, so we ordered both the Lamb Mandi and the Chicken Mandi. Both were fall-off-the-bone tender and flavored to perfection, served with fluffy, aromatic rice. The bread is fresh-baked, warm, and absolutely delicious--especially paired with their hummus. Definitely try the Shafoot; it was incredibly tasty. The Fattoush is my favorite salad here--fresh, crisp, and perfectly balanced. For drinks, the Yemeni tea is delicious, but don't leave without trying the Karak tea--it's hands down the best you'll try. Also, get the Ayran yogurt drink; you won't regret it. The restaurant has a beautiful design and a very welcoming, friendly staff, which makes the experience even better. Highly recommend Mandi House--we'll definitely be back again!

Wow, wow, wow!!! Thank you so much Kori!! We came in for a new experience and came out with the best experience. The food was absolutely delicious. Everything was such a big serving and the offer variety as far as me and also vegetarian options. We came in a group of 16 and we all left very happy and please. Thank you so much Kori for all your service. This was absolutely the best.

I was really excited to try this place, and it was my first time having Yemeni food. We ordered takeout, but unfortunately the chicken and lamb were extremely dry. As I tried to break the chicken apart, the bones crumbled into the rice, which made it difficult to eat. The rice itself had great flavor, but for the price, I expected higher quality and juicier meat. Sadly, it was not a great experience for me.

Heard a lot of good things at this place but was really bummed out :( Mandi House is an authentic Yemeni restaurant in the heart of Westwood, and it's busy every day. Seems like a place of local cultural significance as there are a lot of locals enjoying the food. My friend and I came in on a Thursday night and it was pretty crowded. Service was alright and each table has a button you can ring for a server. I got the chicken mandi and my friend had the lamb. While portion sizes were enough to feed two people per plate, my chicken was very grainy and overcooked. The flavors were really lacking and it was unbearable to eat the chicken. My friends lamb was a lot better so maybe I just ordered wrong...(don't know where my photos went) Overall wouldn't take the risk of coming back and being disappointed but with how busy they are then there has to be something really good!

Wow, this is a true hidden gem in LA. Step in a feels like you traveled somewhere new with just a single step into this restaurant. You walk in and notice it's quite homey and has the vibe of a restaurant in Asia or Europe. There are two styles of seating one more American style tables and the other more Yemeni style, sit on cushions more on the floor level. The service is friendly but they seem understaffed for lunch. It's prob half full and there are maybe just a handful of staff. They are quick and efficient. The menus have pictures, which I like because it's my first time eating Yemeni food. Everything is to share family style. Or a stew and a chicken rice to share between two people. Plenty of food. That flat bread is so tasty. Tip: Get the coffee, it's amazing. Very different from your normal LA coffee shop.

The food was delicious. There were two of us and it was hard to order food for just two people. Otherwise everything was really great.

Absolutely delicious food and amazing customer service. Seating is fun and authentic, and felt very comfortable with family and my toddler. I will definitely be back and recommend.

One of my favorite dining experiences in recent memory. I feel like I was transported to another part of the world (and maybe I was) when I sat down here. There are Yemeni pillows for resting for the smaller tables, but if you go here you'll probably want to bring your whole crew and then some and pop down at the communal tables in the back near the bathrooms. The food was also terrific: subtler, earthy tinges to their stews and dishes and hearty bread for sharing make for a nice, let alone novel, dining experience. We also got a honey and banana dessert here that I don't remember the name of but I would absolutely get again. The lamb was terrific, as was the beef. The service was seamless! You press a button at your table to call a waiter. In spite of there being so many tables the servers are surprisingly attentive. Can't wait to come back with all the homies and pull up on one of the shared plates!

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.

Huge portions and great service! There are regular tables and also more traditional like tables where you sit on the floor to eat. Great for a variety of groups. We ordered a few items which were definitely more than enough and had leftovers for a few days. The eggplant dip was ok to me but the bread they give us big and fresh and delicious. I really enjoyed the chicken rice dish as it's the most soft chicken and fall off the bone with so much flavor..also ordered the lamb and beef stew but I really don't like the green cilantro like thing on it but the flavor was really good and meat very tender. Definitely would recommend this place to try!

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.

I had the most bizarre experience here...the service is so bad. I came on a Friday night with my friend (after 9 pm) and there were only 4 other tables of guests. It was our first time eating here. We were not greeted and were standing at the doorway for a few minutes expecting to be seated by someone. We walked up to the bar to ask if we seat ourselves since we didn't want to be rude and just sit anywhere. There was a woman server who gave us a dirty look and a man behind the counter. The man told us to give him a second and then proceeded to grab a menu and seat us. It felt awkward and unwelcoming so we were a little thrown off by that. We ordered an appetizer to start off and then the male server took away the menu and sped off. We decided that after eating the appetizer, we would just go to the curry restaurant across the street. It took 20 minutes to receive the appetizer. I asked the server if I could pay for the appetizer and when I tried to give him my card, he looked at it and just turned around to walk away. When he came back with the bill, I paid with Apple Pay and was about to tip but the server quickly grabbed the paying device away and walked off. We wanted a box for our appetizer so my friend just thought to walk up to the bar instead of making the server come back and forth to the table. The female server responded "can you wait a second I'm WORKING". I'm not one to ever complain or leave negative reviews but there were too many things that happened that were just odd. @Mandi House please work on your customer service....there are other reviews on here complaining about your rude employees. I should've looked at the reviews before coming here. Won't be coming 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.

We came here before we heard great reviews. The restaurant and food did not disappoint! The food is AMAZING!! And so is their Karak tea!! I love their Big Mova Fish! It's a huge portion that feeds up to 4 people! Beware there are a bunch of bones in it so you have to be careful eating it! But it's soo light and refreshing! The karak tea is strong but so flavorful! Will definitely be back!

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.

I'm sorry for the review but it was well deserved.. The food was good but I waited almost 1 hour for my food, 2 groups that got here after me got their food before me. The place has character and is nice and chill. But they fatally failed at the customer service.

From the cultural experience to the taste of the food, this place was perfect. The food was beyond delicious, so flavorful and tasted of a yummy barbecued esque meal. It was my first time trying Yemeni food and lamb too and it did not disappoint. Will definitely be coming back. Great service even with how busy they were.

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!

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.

I had Yemini food for the first time on a work trip to the Middle East and I was sad to see that LA didn't have many options when I returned, so finding this place made me soooo happy! I took my sister and boyfriend and none of us could get over how incredible the meal was. Every dish was so unique and filled with flavor! Friendly staff and authentic ambience was a bonus. This will be a top recommendation for LA visitors, and I'll be bringing all of my visitors and friends here. I'd rate 10 stars if I could!!

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.

We were visiting LA for business and decided to take advantage and meet up for lunch with my sister since she lives in LA county . We chose Mandi House and was the best choice for us since I had tried mandi in Phuket at Marush and it reminded me of home town dishes . The restaurant itself has nice decor and very spacious with traditional seatings . The service was good not the best due to lack of servers I guess but they tried . We ordered mandi chicken ( 5 stars ) , grilled lamb on rice (4 stars ), lentil soups (5 stars ) , whole pot of karak tea (5 stars ) and very delicious yemeni bread ( 5 stars ) that to my surprise was almost identical to Tashkent style non . So far we'll be back when near and recommend to everyone but the biggest downside would the that there is no dedicated parking and you will have street park on meter which is not always available.

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 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.

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

I can recommend the food which tastes good, but the services is really bad. When we just came they didn't even greet us and just place the menu in one of the table then when we order they didn't ask us for the drinks and we have to call the waiter again to give us drinks which took him 15 mins to gave us because his prioritizing other table which came after us and whenever we want to call him for the check he will just say ok but move on to another table and forget about us and we ordered konafa which never served to us so i ask the waiter to give us the konafa to go he just put it in a plastic then leave it in the corner of the cashier which he never informed us and i have to get up to ask where is the konafa, his all over the place and the other waiter is no help at all they ignore us and it feels like their being racist and they don't want to served us they are happy to served other nationality but for us they make us wait for several minutes to get what we order other people that came almost the same time as us was finished for 30 minutes but for us since no one is serving us properly we stayed there for almost an hour waiting for the drink, food and check a very bad experience and I recommend not coming here to dine, But you can order the food it's really good and i been in a middle east country and i can say that it's almost taste like authentic Im sorry to the owner if i'm leaving a bad review about the service in your restaurant but i want you to know how your customer feels and please straighten up your waiter. I will order again but most probably by doordash or ubereats i'm not coming again

I make a order on DoorDash and they don't send the sauce. The one comes with the Mandy They don't even send the yogurt, which is on the menu says it comes with the sauce and yogurt and when I call them, they say sorry we're out and they hang up

Food is great! Portions are huge and the tea was so good. We bring family here everytime the come over.

Grip lamb Mandi was on point! Loved the transition seating area. Super comfortable and fun with group.

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.

Mandi House was excellent! The food was flavorful and authentic, with generous portions and great presentation. The service was friendly and welcoming. Definitely a spot I'd come back to for a delicious meal and a good experience.

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!

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.

Excellent food. GREAT service by Azam. He was so nice and informative Overall I would return to this place. Only area of opportunity was the following. Food needed a bit of salt. The red and green salsa did not seem Yemenise. Felt more like Mexican salsa. You don't need this. Food came out very quickly. Made it feel like more of a cafeteria vibe than a nicer upscale place. The karak tea was the highlight of the night. It was perfect! Overall I would definitely return.

Lamb Mandi was good but service was questionable and not in a good way also we requested to be seated on the floor but were told no by a waitress because "it's for a party for 15 or more" now were the very few people seated on the ground parties of 15 or more? Nope max 4 per table.

The food was incredible. Highly recommended. And the ambience is really nice. Feels like you're in Yemen. Only thing that was annoying was the doorbell you had to ring to get the server's attention. We had to ring it 3 times before anyone noticed we were waiting to order. Haha! Overall this place is fabulous and I'd come back. Bring loads of people cuz their portions are huge!!

The food was great and the Yemen tea was absolutely delicious. However, the service was lackluster. I will say I think the fellas working on New Year's Eve were overwhelmed to a degree. Regardless, I would go back but maybe for takeout.