Yemen Grill

The owner is super nice, and the food is insanely good! I don’t think I’ve ever had Middle Eastern food this delicious—the flavors were on point, and the service was awesome. If you’re in Denver, you have to try Yemen Grill. The lamb, mango smoothies, and chicken are next-level. Plus, the place just feels really cozy and welcoming.

First time visit, weekday, around 11am, their opening time. Spartan, simple, no fuss decor, with the TV tuned in, makes it known, one is in a different country. Very authentic feel. Menu is varied and the pictures and menu item' description was very helpful. We decided on Lamb Haneeth and Lamb Tekah but, wanted to know more about the dishes. No problem, Aqeel, the "man of the house/restaurant" was very helpful in giving us the difference of the dishes. I got the Lamb Tekah and my lunchmate chose the Haneeth. We both tasted each other's dishes but, personally, I would put the Tekah above the Haneeth. My lunchmate would beg to differ as she preferred the Haneeth. That tells you, you won't go wrong with either dishes. The price is justified by the portion of the meal. It is a bigger portion vs regular restaurants. Service was 👍! Aqeel was 👍! They serve coffee....Turkish coffee. And, I, love coffee! I, of course, have to taste Turkish coffee. Unfortunately, I'd have to beg off on this coffee. No coffee for me on my next visit. Will definitely be back to try more of their other dishes.

When you know how good Middle Eastern food CAN taste… It’s really disappointing when you try many different places (with good reviews) and they just miss the mark. We have been in the vicinity of Yemen Grill dozens of times over the last three years. But on this particular day, we were hungry and wanted to support small business so we stopped in. We will absolutely be back. From the bright and smooth hummus, to the perfect dance of tart and herbs in the yogurt, the basmati rice deep orange and yellow with a generosity of saffron and very long grains, cooked perfectly… finished with lamb cubes seasoned with a hint of heat and cooked tender and moist. All of this, AND we were giving great customer service and menu items were patiently explained to us. Bravo, Yemen Grill

Solid Yemeni food with an amazing menu. Two amazing types of rice choices ( saffron or curry). Their chicken and lamb are fantastic. Everything is fresh and reasonable prices for quality and quantity Wonderful ownership and service Will def comeback

We dined in at Yemen Grill on a quiet weekday night, and I was pleasantly surprised by the relaxed atmosphere—there wasn’t a crowd, so it felt like the perfect place for a chill meal. We ordered the Shawarma and Lamb Haneeth, and both were absolutely delicious. The Shawarma had just the right balance of spices and was perfectly tender, while the Lamb Haneeth was a standout—it was incredibly flavorful and fresh, with the meat practically falling off the bone. The quality and taste of the dishes definitely left a lasting impression. Highly recommend!

I was excited to visit a Yemeni restaurant 🇾🇪 for the first time as I was looking forward to try some of the Yemeni cuisine recipes considering that I tried dozens of international oriented foods. The employee welcomed me on the phone call when I contacted the restaurant asking for their available menu dishes where he explained that they are vast and tasty. I couldn’t wait to head over there and see the menu and order. The food arrived in 15 minutes which was nice. We got the falafel first and they where delicious as they were crispy and were served with a tasty sauce. The bread was also good. However, the grill was only good for the beef shish kebab. The chicken shish kebab, lamb shish, and other type of shish were not good at all as the condiments were off balance and had either excessive cumin or too spicy 🥵. I also noticed that the water served had bubbles on the glass interior surface and tasted like tab water which was tasting like chlorine. The toilet is lacking toilet barber and air-blower. Based on my experience will not be visiting this place again and don’t recommend it.

Amazing place! Found it one day, enjoyed it. Came again today and still taste as amazing as the first time. The service here is very friendly and inviting. They cook everything fresh and made to order. You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. I recommend the lamb mandi and the grill combo with fries. The kabobs here are a great choice as well as they are juicy and flavorful! Will come here again!

The best Mediterranean food I have ever eaten, the hummus and shawarma were amazing , the service was excellent, the gentleman is very attentive, I would definitely eat here again.

There are very few things I miss about living in Northern VA and one of them is the food. Specifically, two types of restaurants: Peruvian Chicken and Middle Eastern. There were just so many in VA and unfortunately, not many in the Denver metro. Which is why I'm SO happy Yemen Grill was recommended to me. I've been a couple of times and I just can't get enough! They serve up fresh and authentic Yemeni cuisine where they specialize in perfectly cooked, tender, flavorful meats served with rice and fresh veggies. The first time the Mr and I dined in here he ordered the Lamb Haneeth which is fall-off the bone, INCREDIBLE lamb marinated and slow roasted, served with their traditional rice. The Mr already declared this is what he's getting every time we dine here and I can't say I blame him. I ordered the Combo Tekah Lamb (lamb kebab) and Shish Tawook (marinated chicken) served with their yellow rice. This plate was served with hummus and a tasty, light salad. This meat was seriously SO DANG tender, my mouth is watering writing this review. This is also a great spot to come with a big group which I did another time. They served our delicious food in a big platter which was perfect for sharing. On this visit we had their grilled fish which was a surprise stunner. I can't quite remember what kind of fish it was, but it was incredible. I can't say enough great things about Yemen Grill. Definitely a hidden gem in Aurora that I highly recommend.

This is a great place. The food is great and tastes really good. The only downside would be the rice portion is not enough. I would definitely comeback every time I pass by Denver, CO

The food here is pretty good, but the service here is terrible. Pro tip: If you order here, always check your bag before you leave to make sure you got everything you ordered! They always forget at least one item, including ones we've paid extra for, whenever we come and that's why we don't really order anymore. Their prices also seem to fluctuate...we order the same things almost every time and the prices have changed greatly from each visit. That seems VERY odd to me and it is why we won't come back.

This restaurant serves amazing middle eastern food might be an understatement. Hence, the reviews averaging 4.5 stars truly reflects accolades many felt when they utilized this business. And I am glad to say that I could add to their raves today. First things first: This place recently moved to (what I would call it) northeast from where it used to be. I had no clue about this so when I showed up to the old location, I freaked out! I immediately had a sign of relief once I got to know that they literally moved across from the street of Havana. When I placed my order, the estimated time of food being ready was anywhere between 5:09pm and 5:20pm. Despite the fact that I first went to their old location, when I arrived at the restaurant at the new location, it was still before the promised time. And yet. my food, to my surprise, had already been ready waiting to be picked up by me. There were two guys upfront. One of them immediately greeted me as I walked up. Service seemed a bit basic and yet there was no rudeness or anything like that. I call it "decent" so hence I could rate that part 3 stars. But what's more important (to me) was the quality of food. I got me the Tabbouleh ($8.49) and Combo Chicken and Lamb Kebab with Rice ($24.49). Whereas the Tabbouleh is/was priced fairly reasonably, I thought the Chicken and Lamb Kebab with Rice was a bit pricy/pricey. Oh well, in this day and age, what can you expect? Cheap quality food is kind of a thing of the past nowadays. I was truly counting on the quality itself. I wasn't disappointed in any way when I started to savor my food. I have had Tabbouleh that was too sour or too lemony but Yemen Grill truly perfected in the Tabbouleh making. Same sentiment goes with the Combo plate. What I was impressed with the most was the Hummus. This was, by far the creamiest hummus I've ever tasted in my entire life. Not that I don't like the taste of garbanzo beans, this hummus didn't taste like garbanzo beans AT ALL. The bed of rice and the two meats (chicken and lamb) were perfectly cooked as well. Let's not forget to mention about restaurant's interior before I conclude this review. It was clean and spacious. Whatever the reason they had to move to this new location, keep up the good work by keeping the place spotlessly clean. As well all know that a any restaurant should have a clean facility, clean utensils, good service but most of all, quality food, this restaurant (as of the writing of this review) checks all the categories.

Honestly, the first time I dined here...I ate the food so fast, it never occurred to me to take photos so, I didn't write a review. This also happened the 2nd & the 3rd time. I finally got my #%¥! together and took photos. So delicious. One platter can feed two adults but, I do recommend sides.

Great food with a really large menu. Plenty of options for vegetarians. Very casual place but service is really friendly. Prices and portions are excellent. Great chicken and Lamb dishes with beautiful saffron rice. Highly recommended.

Yet another cultural gem on Havana Street. The locally owned and operated Middle Eastern restaurant serves large portions in a comfortably spaced out establishment. We arrived at 11:00am when they opened for lunch. It was slow at first but by the time we left the restaurant was filling up. You won't go home hungry at a place like Yemen Grill. The hardest part is deciding what to order. The menu was much larger than I anticipated. If I was in a bigger group, I'd consider those gigantic platters of food that could feed an army! And what a visual as they get brought out to the table. Baba Ghanouj for the table was a hit. The accompanying pita was really tasty. For mains, we both ordered Kebab Platters. Mine was strictly lamb, with rice, salad, and hummus. Absolutely delicious. The meat had a nice smokey tender flavor to it, it may have been just a tad over done, but I dipped it in hummus and baba ghanouj and it was delightful. Amazing food! Yemeni cuisine has similarities to other cultures that we're accustomed to in mainstream America, but don't be afraid to ask the staff questions or step outside your comfort zone a bit! With that big menu I have a lot more to work through. I'd come back for lunch here in a heartbeat!

Such a great spot for lunch, generous portion size, fair price, and just delicious flavors. Lots of indoor seating, clean and casual atmosphere. Staff are very friendly. Sadly they were out of baklava when I dined here I will definitely be returning here get the chicken plate again and am excited to try their other dishes

Food : 5/5 Service : 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Price : $$$ How come few pieces of lamb with rice and lentil soup charged $36 Take is easy Yemen Grill .

Excellent food, ate here 2 days in a row, amazing. Lamb Mandy and chicken Mandy were to die for.

This place and its staff only deserve 5 stars!! I'm from out of state and this easily became a must go-to spot if I'm passing through. We ordered the #42 large mixed grill and some appetizers. The meat is extremely tender and flavorful and whatever marinade/mix they use lights up your tastebuds. You do NOT need dips but, if you still want some, the baba ghanouj and a spicy salsa dip they made on the spot are the way to go. The falafel is soft and moist inside with a perfect crunchy outside and the grape leaves are the best I've ever had and I've lived in a couple foodie cities. Idk what else to say but COME HERE. These guys deserve your business! An added plus - soccer was on.

I dined here on a Saturday evening while in Aurora. I actually intended to dine at a different restaurant. However, the restaurant I was looked for permanently closed. I switched gears and found this restaurant on Yelp. It came across as very appealing and the reviews were good so I was game! So glad I took a risk and decided to try another different restaurant. Yemen Grill is located in a small plaza. It's right off the main roadway. It sits not far from the corner of Havana St and E Iliff Ave. As you enter, you feel transported to another culture. I loved that there were a group of guys sitting at a long table, eating food and speaking in their native language. When I went to the main counter to order food, the cook didn't speak English. However, there was a nice young man (staff member) who stepped in and took my order. He was sitting at a nearby table taking a meal break. I ordered Baba Ghanouj with Pita Bread as an appetizer. I also ordered Lamb Teka for my main entree. The Baba Ghanouj was sooooo delicious! It's probably the best I ever had. I was very impressed with it. They do not have a soda fountain machine. However, they offer cans of soda and do not overcharge for it like some other places usually do. My main entree was good. However, I felt that the lamb was somewhat dry. The rice was succulent and fragrant. I was very impressed with it! Heads up that you will probably end up taking food home. They are very generous with their portions. Bring an appetite! Hummus is also served with the meal. I liked the hummus as well. I met another waiter while dining this evening. He was young as well but personable. I decided to order dessert as they had a few options I've never had before. I chose the Basbousa. This is a cake that is made with semolina and coconut that is soaked in a sugar-based syrup. The cake was okay. I felt that it was a little dry. I actually didn't finish it. When paying my bill I was impressed that one of the waiters at the register noticed that I didn't finish the cake. He asked if I liked it. I was very honest (politely) about the cake. He ended up not charging me for it. This is a very good business practice as I feel customer satisfaction is important. Overall, I very much enjoyed my visit to Yemen Grill. I will without a doubt return here for the enjoyment of delicious food. I'm also willing to give the Basbousa another shot. I was actually thinking of this place recently. So, it left a good impression upon me! Looking forward to another visit! If you like Middle Eastern food or are curious about it, check them out. I hope that your dining experience will be as memorable as mine was.

This is absolutely the best Middle Eastern food I have ever had! Walking into the restaurant, just clean and tidy. The gentleman behind the counter immediately greeted me and took my drink order with a very friendly smile. There's a good variety on the menu with an explanation of what each item is to help those unfamiliar with the food. He took my order and was eager to please, offering an additional pita. He showed excitement with the different dishes he served and offered to show me more. While he was not the owner, he sure cared about the customer, their experience, and the food. But the best part, the very reason I came, was for the food. Holy mackerel, it was fantastic!! I got the gyro plate. It was served with a pile of rice that had a flavor I've never experienced and plenty of tasty meat. I just love this place!! Well done!

Great place to eat, excellent service Food delicious My husband & I ordered lamb stew & lamb shawarma Salad& hummus

Yemen Grill is a Mediterranean restaurant of the very highest quality!!! The food is so fresh, delicious and has flavors that you will crave. The Felfels are the best that I have ever had in my life! My wife had a Lamb Kabob sandwich and I had the Chicken Schwarma sandwich. We split a Hummus appetizer along with the 6 felfels!! The Hummus came with delicious, warm Pita bread. To drink, we had the lovely Mint Tea. I also ordered a fresh Mango Juice. Amazing!!! Do yourselves a favor. Go to Yemen Grill as soon as you can! Dave and Michele F.

Everything we ordered was delicious!! We ordered the combo skewer plate and everything was perfect. The side salad was/is out of this world!! The one change I would make is having a spicy sauce, otherwise perf!!

Never disappoints and always so fresh and delicious. Service is friendly and the ownership is kind. I really enjoy the lamb Mandy but recently while visiting and sharing lunches I really enjoy the chicken Mandy too! Definitely order the Baba Ghanouj بابا غنوج, Chicken shawarma sandwich or plate, Falafel or lamb Sandwich فلافل, any of the kebabs, and grilled fish or shrimp. Their portion sizes are also very generous. They also have menu items with mixed items for more Sharing and group dining. I also love to visit for Arabic coffee or tea and their desserts. They recently remodeled the seating inside. The ownership also offers catering with advanced notice. This Yemeni restaurant is conveniently located at the Village on the Park with ample parking. It is also next to Tj Maxx and Ross plus Daiso and Dollar Tree will be located next door. I work for the businesses in the area and this restaurant is one of my go to for a quick lunch. It's always a great spot for take out.

Staff were so kind and there was some of the best hummus and baba ganoush. If you want juice, definitely get the jug of mango juice - great deal, and super delicious. (also made from fresh mangos) Highly recommend!!

I haven't been here since precovid the flavors are still there, the service is great although there are some changes like prices and the pita bread. Where did the pita bread go? I ordered a shwarma sandwich and received a shwarma burrito. I was perplexed but gave it a go. It was not what I expected, but I opted to go with the flow. A menu update would be great or a warning that it isn't a traditional version. The upside: the shwarma burrito is massive. I ended taking half of it home for s other meal. The platter prices have gone up...a lot.... times have changed.

This place is the best. The staff is very friendly and helpful and always makes you feel welcome. The food is absolutely amazing! We get the gyro platter and the chicken shawarma platter. Large portions for the price and we always leave with food to go. Wish I would have remembered to take a picture but it looked so good.

Yemen Grill? Basically, a hidden gem that I randomly took a chance on after shopping at the neaplazas nearby. I had no expectations except to fill my belly with foods. Once you walk in, go straight to the cash register to order. Then... wait for the magic. If you're lucky, then you can catch them grilling the meat skewers. If not, then come back again to watch. Haha. I personally enjoy the large mix grill rice plate. I get a little bit of every meat as well as the tasty hummus and side salad. Damn. I'm drooling just thinking about their dishes. So. Dang. Tasty.

Great hummus and shawarma! I am def coming back! The food came out fast and the customer service was a great too!!

Excellent food, everything was cooked perfectly, with a lot of fresh flavor. The service was good, attentive, without bothering our meal.

Service was amazing and the food is fresh and delicious portions are enough to share m.

The only reason I didn't give this place 5 stars was because the kebabs were a bit dry. Other than that, it was delicious and I loved the local mom and pop atmosphere. The man who seemed like the owner was taking orders and cleaning tables and also talking to a couple for a while in their native language. I love supporting small businesses like this and will definitely be back. There are so many other menu items I want to try; a lot I've never heard of!

Can't get enough of this place. Always packed with people from the culture, whether ordering takeout or eating in-house. All the grilled meats I have tried have been so tasty. The hummus is warm with a buttery texture. I am on a low-carb diet, but the rice is so flavorful, I just had to try it. Never skip the baklava, which are stuffed with honeyed ground nuts. This is my newest go-to place when craving authentic Arab kabobs and gyros.

Was craving Mediterranean food, always drove past this place, decided to stop by cause it was getting late and this place was the only place open until 11pm. Order at the counter, this was kind of confusing at first, we weren't sure if we were to wait to be seated or order at the counter. The young gentleman working the counter was super polite, gave us recommendations and was very prompt. *They don't have water cups, you'll be charged $1 for bottle Walmart water. We ordered Baba ghanoush, falafel, and a number 43, I think it's a large combo platter, should've just ordered the platter, it was a lot of food! Food was delicious and came out right away, very authentic! Lamb was kind of fatty and chewy, the chicken was marinated nicely and the other meats were also very good. I only give it 4 stars cause while we were there, we were the only customers in the restaurant (it was like 8:30), and they turned on the tv, watched some sort of drama but there was a gory scene that just happened to play when we were eating our meats...... Overall very nice! Very clean restaurant, polite staff, noise level wasn't high. Will be coming back to try other things!

I want to say first of all this place is Fresh, Hot, Authentic, and I cannot stress this more DELICIOUS. The staff there are extremely kind, respectful, and attentive. The ambiance is more casual and divey but make no mistake this is one of the most authentic and delicious Yemen restaurants in Colorado! I am looking forward to my next visit to Yemen Grill!

I get the Shish Tawook Rice Plate (grilled chicken cubes with rice, hummus, and veggies) here every time I come. I want to try other items on the menu but I'm obsessed with the chicken that comes with the plate. Casual restaurant where you order up at the counter. Can take a while for them to make your food but you can see them grill the chicken right in front of you. Highly recommend!

This place isn't anything fancy, but it's clean and has plenty of seating for any size of group. The gyro sandwich I had was enormous and packed full of large chunks of perfectly seasoned and prepared meat. It's tender and juicy while also expertly charred on the outside giving excellent flavor and texture. The yogurt sauce was also exceptionally flavorful and there was the perfect amount of it in the sandwich where it evenly coated all of the fresh crunchy veggies and meat, but didn't come dripping out. It was all wrapped up in a freshly grilled tortilla which wasn't too bready and you could tell was very recently made. I can't wait to come back to try other dishes! The staff is friendly and the pricing was very reasonable. I'll be back next time and likely every time I'm on this side of town!

This place is AMAZING! The staff are friendly and the restaurant is immaculate. I can't say enough good things about the food, though. So flavorful and well-prepared! The portions are generous, but it's definitely worth getting an appetizer. Our table had grape leaves and tabbouleh and they almost didn't make it all the way around the table! I ordered the chicken and lamb kebab with rice and the kebab were so tender and not dry at all like they can sometimes get. Hummus is out of this world. Try it, you will crave it once you have!

Mediterranean Yum. More food than expected for lunch, but happy to have the delicious leftovers for dinner. Great flavor and freshness. The hummus was silky smooth and delightful. Nice people here too!

Best chicken, baklava and hummus. People are sooo nice and humble. Super cute place, so many options.

The food, service, and ambiance were all on point! The two of us stopped by for lunch and ordered an appetizer of baba ghanouj and shared the large mix grill with rice. Everything was delicious! The service was fast and friendly, the food was incredible, the prices are very reasonable. Highly Recommend! We are definitely returning!

Absolutely delicious!! 10 outta 10 recommend. The staff is really nice and attentive. Food has so much flavor, and is all around p e r f e c t

Eaten here a few times now. Food is always delicious, comes in big portions, and it's fresh. They just finished redecorating inside so it's beautiful and the seats are comfortable. Unfortunately it's often quiet inside (please come here more! I don't want them to close!) but that means your order is first in line. I know some other reviews mention not knowing whether or not to order at the counter or at the table. I've done both. Honestly I get feeling awkward but just ask and go with the flow. None of the employees have ever been rude. The food is worth you coming in!! Editing to add: get the mango juice! And one of the rice plates with your meat of choice. It's what we got the first night we came in and talked to the owner and it's never disappointed us.

Omg the owner can COOK. I always get the gyro plate with the red rice, humus and salad but have tried my daughter's chicken shawarma as well. Both dishes are incredible and cooked to perfection. The owner makes a homemade garlic sauce which is spicy and the perfect addition to either dish. The humus is outstanding and their peppermint tea heavenly. I would take anyone to this restaurant because there is something for every taste.

Love this place! Our favorites are the Chicken Shwarma plate and Falafel, and it is our go-to place for Baba Ganoush. The staff behind the counter are friendly and everything is made to order. Highly recommend!

we greatly enjoyed our gyro plate at Yemen grill. yum! I wish I had a picture of the presentation but I couldn't wait to dig into the tender meat along with the cucumber salad.

A long-time friend and I wanted to try something new - so happy this was our choice! Staff was very friendly and promptly helped take care of us. Menu offered several good-looking options. We tried the salad, grape leaves, and lamb. Amazing! I know many people are hesitant with lamb and the "game-y" taste. Not the case! This was seasoned so beautifully and was like butter! Would definitely be back!

Delicious food! Came for lunch with a girlfriend, quick friendly service- great quality! Quiet restaurant & clean.

For years I've shopped in this shopping complex and I've always smelled something good cookin but I never knew what it was until I finally came in here. As soon as we came in we were met with a friendly greeting and felt very welcome. The food was great and they had generous portions. I've tried lamb before and hated it but this place completely changed my mind. One of the owners makes his own sauce that is just as good if not better than the tasziki sauce and his mom makes this delicious cake. I ate it before I could remember to take a picture. Thank you for the great service and food !

Best Middle Eastern food in Denver! Fresh made, large quantities and fantastic service. Highly recommend.

Food was amazing and service was great!! The Lamb Mandi was the favorite and we would definitely come again!

The absolute best Mediterranean food with quality service that makes you feel at home. I don't ever leave reviews but this place was so good I would feel wrong if I didn't. The gyro plate is one of the best things I've ever digested, and the humus is incredible. I love this place, they can have all my money.

Primera vez en ese restaurante, la comida está deliciosa, tiene muy buen sabor muy buen servicio, lugar muy limpio, todo estuvo perfecto

We just had the most amazing meal here. I had the lamb haneeth accompanied with the most aromatic, delicate rice. The hummus is superb, we got an extra order to take home! My husband got the gyros plate, also so delicious. The tea with mint was amazing and Turkish coffee very full and strong just as my husband likes it. We will return.

Came on a recommendation when asked for non-franchise healthy good food. Appears to be a family owned restaurant - which I love supporting - with a polite, young gentleman at the register where you order. Gave honest recommendation when asked. Ordered baba ghanoush, grape leaves, chicken and lamb kebabs with rice. Servings are generous and all was yummy! Definitely recommend!

Wonderful food! We had several things among five friends and everything was good! There are just certain spices that are slightly unique and really make it special. The hosts and servers are helpful, friendly and welcoming!