I've eaten here a few times with family and friends and they food and service is always great. Family run place and they're all very polite

We really enjoyed ourselves here. Falafels are SUPERB--so much so that after we ate we took an order to go. Hummus is delicious. Mandi chicken is not all that spicy. Shawarma and fish dishes were fantastic. The baked rice takes the cake--I ate every last grain and I usually don't eat rice! Prices were fair. They are definitely worth a try! read more

I was seeking an exotic experience, so I decided to check out how Yemeni food is like. I'm working on limiting my consumption of meat, so I was looking for an option available on the menu that does not include meat. While there weren't a lot of non-meat dishes available, I was excited to see that shashouka was available, a dish I've been craving for a while. However, the dish appeared to be more like a standard egg scramble rather than the traditional shashouka that I've experienced previously. Regardless, the portion size is pretty good and the price is better than what you would pay for an egg scramble at a typical breakfast restaurant, so this is definitely good for that. Just don't expect something particularly exotic read more

Mandi House - Middle Eastern Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Didn't get the food here, just a mixture of the Baklava's, and have to say, I was damn satisfied. Closest as I got to my mom/grandma's home-made ones and the vastly superior Armenian baklava's you'll find in Glendale/Burbank/throughout the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles. It was a bit pricier as well, and the zatar disappointed me. Wish they had Lahmajaun as well, but hey, it is what it is. Curious on getting the food next time. read more

Very disappointed at service, very unprofessional. couldn't even order food due to a rude cashier lady. Asked to speak to a manager but he cared less either and never came out to talk. I'm surprised on how they have a business going with no clue how to run a business!! read more

The food is so delicious. And the prices are so good. You should definitely try. I have been a customer for more than 2 years. I love both chicken mandi and meat mandi. Their dishes are huge i can barely finish. 5 stars without a doubt! read more

1. no handsoap in the restroom, not sure how employees are working 2. flies while dining. 3. timing hours online differ from what they actually are. went there once all the way from chandler to see them closed 4. no response to the phone calls 5. asked for a glass of water, brought a bottle instead and charged i am guessing the place is about to die. food was good to ok. read more

Stopped in today and it's either good that we were the only customers for lunch or not so good since the server had called in ill. However, the food was delicious and a friend of the owner made some recommendations and was able to answer some of our questions as we were not familiar with some of the Yemeni dishes. The owner did come out to visit after we ate and it was good to put a face to management. The Mandi with rice was delicious and enough for two people - maybe even three. The other dish - sorry but it began with an"F", arrived in a sizzling cast iron bowl, lamb in a most delicious sauce. This was outstanding and we were told it was a typical dish of Yemen. Unfortunately, there were no pastries that day so we couldn't try that. We were too full to sample even one of the sweeter offerings on the menu. The restaurant was very clean. Who knows what the service is on a typical day. It is a definite MUST TRY. read more

Went to redeem groupon since it was written that it was accepted for take out. Guy said (I am guessing owner) he won't take a groupon telling me that he is losing money. He shouldn't have advertised on groupon his business then. I walked out. read more

The food is really good and the portions are huge! Really flavorful rice and chicken. The desserts as well are super satisfying. The staff is really humble and kind too! I can't wait to go back. Definitely a must-try!!! read more

Me and my boyfriend have been here twice now and we've left so satisfied both times! We've had a lot of hummus in our lives and this one is definitely up to par! Both times we got the fahseh and the second time we also got to Zerman meat. They were both delicious but we would definitely recommend always getting the fahseh as an addition to your other entrees to add some sauce to your plate. The entrees are hugeee (would definitely recommend splitting one between two people) and the lamb here is delicious! read more

We arrived about 18:00 on a weeknight. Larger family group and we did give them advance notice we were coming. Arrived to a nearly empty dining room area. Food was good, and large portions. Took a while to come out of kitchen, but seemed to be cooked fresh. Nobody got sick. Server knew the menu, was pleasant and polite. Language didn't seem to be a problem. But, I really hope this place gets it together. They really need help with the "how to run a restaurant" part of a business. Server was trying but had trouble with our appetizer ordering, requiring our reminding him several times (when app's failed to appear) what we had wanted. He needed help but had to work alone. Since we ended up with less than we would have liked to order, this costs any business money. We might try them again, but will give them time to tune up their operation. Efficiency improvements would make a world of difference. read more

Warm welcome full of smiles and an excellent movement of taste buds when trying the half grilled fish with the basmati rice. Yet the chili was a little to spicy for me read more

SO AMAZING!! super friendly staff and clean restaurant. They have a chai that is like nothing i've ever tasted i wish i could have it every day for the rest of my life. 10/10 would recommend read more

I think this place is still in beta testing although you should stop in just to sample the several different kinds of baklava (take out). As a diner, there were no napkins on my table and when I asked for some I was given a stack of the type of paper towels that go into bathroom dispensers. The gyro sandwich was not very good. There are some leftover wall items, I'm guessing, from when it was a Long Wong's... If the flavors were there I could overlook the rest, but more thought needs to go into opening a restaurant. read more

We visited the restaurant on a Saturday evening. Started off with an appetizer but could not find falafel in the appetizer section so ordered a platter. Came with a generous portion with a salad but a very watered down dip/sauce on the side. We then went on to order two entrees, kabsa and kebabs. When they came noted that we were missing the salad that was supposed to come with the entree. Guess they forgot? Then on closer inspection of the kebab platter noted it came with only two skewers instead of three as noted in the menu. At first when we asked the server it was as if nothing happened. However when we pointed out the discrepancy by pointing out to the menu, they indicated that they ran out of kebabs so gave us only two. Oh well that certainly did not sit well with us. They did apologize a few times, but that was after the fact of bringing it to the attention and brought us the missing kebab. Both menu items were OK and lacked flavor. Thankfully we came with a Groupon. We certainly hoped for a better experience as it seemed like a nice family restaurant, but will not be returning here. read more

Fish ,lahm mandi ,chicken madhbi are the best in Tempe .. and the tea in the house .. this place is piece of Yemen.

I had a great experience at the Oasis. We did go on a weekday and it was around 7pm. There was only one other car in the parking lot. The area where the restaurant is located is right next to a shady looking motel. Park near the brightest light. LOL! Anyway we entered through the back and was greeted right away by the hostess with a huge smile. She was very, very nice and had us sit anywhere. The restaurant was empty except for one other table. We ordered 2 dishes the biyrani chicken, zebna chicken, and the hummus. The hummus had too much lemon juice, it was edible, but it could be better. Our favorite dish was the zebna chicken. The chicken on both dishes were a little dry but the rice with the zebna chicken was amazing. Becareful the portions are HUGE. One dish can feed three people. We did get baklava with pistachios for dessert and it was delicious. We will be back. read more

I love this place I come here every week or sometimes every month.. i drive 40 minutes just to eat there .. very clean the meat and the fish remind me of home in arabia .. they cook it very well .. thank you to keep me happy in my bad days .. customer services are very good sometimes they get busy and we need to respect that and be patient .. they work very hard to keep the quality good .. thank you read more

I've had a few kinds of Middle Eastern food before, but some of this was different from what I've had, enough to make it very interesting. We had the lamb Fahseh and the grilled fish. Both were delicious, and each had a unique flavor. The Fahseh was served literally bubbling hot in an iron bowl. You have to be careful as you get it out of the bowl not to burn your hands. Our waitress even got a little burnt when it popped out on her hand as she was serving it to us. The fish is served whole and cut in half, eyes, mouth and all. It's easy not to see the eyes and mouth if you're not looking, so it's not too disturbing-- just be on the lookout (no pun intended). Also, watch out for bones. Both entrées were served with flat bread, rice, and a salad with salsa and yogurt sauce. There was a tea that was free and very tasty; it was self-serve, and it was next to the entrance of a floor seating room where people take their shoes off before they enter. You have to be careful not to trip over the shoes as you're going for your tea. For dessert, we had the Ma'soub, they kind of bread pudding with Banana, honey, cream sauce, and what they call holy seed, which like black sesame seed (but I'm not quite sure). All this cost us $41 with tax and a 20% tip. Not too bad considering we took half a fish, a lot of rice, and a little bit of stew home with us, and the desert would've been big enough for four people! (We just didn't take it with us because we didn't think it would keep well.) read more

Mandi House - Looking in from the back entrance - Middle Eastern Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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Not gonna lie, it looks a little sketch from the outside. Totally authentic expetience. The food was flavorful! Large plates. We had ground lamb kabob and chicken shwarma. The meat pastry was light N flaky, hummus was on the runny side but good flavor. And the baklava.... yum!! read more

I went here tonight for the first time, and ordered chicken mandi. It was a beautiful dish. Not sure how it tasted because after the host took my order, and referred to me as using a racial slur in Arabic, I figured it was not safe to eat it, so I threw it out. You are in America now, so have some respect and be aware that there are some Americans who speak fluent Arabic. Not planning to come back. Black people should be wary of eating here. read more

I've been here couple of times and it's been a great experience. I love the favorable foods and the sweets. I tried the fish and halal goat rice with some fresh salads. Everything was very tasty!!!! Don't forget the sweets oh man out of the world so darn good. Overall very good middle eastern food. Price range is reasonably and they give more then enough food to enjoy. read more

We came here for iftar and the food was amazing. It was a buffet with many dishes and variety. Best arabic iftar in AZ !

A new Middle Eastern restaurant in Tempe which by far is one of the best ones my husband and I have ever had (we have eaten at a plethora of restaurants). Everything here is delicious. Over similar restaurants in the area I would recommend this one before any others!!!!!!!! read more

Food quality is about average, nothing too special. The shawarma was just okay. They got my order wrong and the manager tried to argue with me about whether I could order take out or not with a Groupon. For this reason I will not come back. Additionally the restaurant is exceedingly dirty, considering how recently it opened. read more

The food was not good at all. I ordered beef kebab and it tasted only salt and co2. I would never go there again and not recommend there.

Authentic middle eastern food, nice atmosphere, and very respectful staff! I would come back over and over again!!!

The food here is really good. If you have never had Yemeni cuisine you are missing out. I tried the fahsa which was absolutely delicious. By far the most flavorful lamb stews I have ever eaten. The service on the other hand, needs major improvements. I stood at the cash register for almost 5 minutes trying to get someone's attention. Another customer came over and handed me a menu. She must have known the staff because she went to the kitchen and got their attention. I rated it so high because the food is fantastic but be warned, service is lousy. read more

Our server Pamela was a sweetheart and the Gyro was fantastic! Spacious and clean, quiet and peaceful!

I had the lunch specialty of chicken. A plate of rice and a big chicken leg are served. Rice is a bit hard and chewy but the chicken is flavourful. read more

The lamb mandi and the fish entree is out of this world. Fish entree is must have if you are a seafood person. Oh and the portions are huge plus price is beyond reasonable. read more

EXTREMELY unprofessional. Trying to order To-Go meal. Stood in front of the cashier lady for 15 minutes trying to have her take my order but instead she took several phone calls & did other stuff. Then she asked, and it was too late. I was very aggravated, so I asked to talk to a manager. I waited for more than five minutes to speak with him (although, I could hear him in the other room) yet he never came out so I was not able to address the problem. I will NEVER come here again due to unprofessional environment both from the employees and the manager. Screw this place and the people there. read more

This is the best middle eastern restaurant in Tempe. Their prices are very good. They have many kinds of food. It is so delicious. Their waitress are very friendly. I really high recommend to all. read more

To be honest, the other three entries our party tried were mediocre, there's no atmosphere, and the service was not good (though friendly), but OMG, the briyani was amazing. I am pretty fussy about my briyani, but it was exquisitely spiced! The chicken was not deboned, but they were generous with it, so who cares? The price minimal and the portion size maximal, so be prepared for delicious briyani leftovers. Everyone in our party flipped over the briyani! I would rate the briyani, alone, 5 star -- best I've ever had! The only way it could be better would be to add nuts and raisins. read more

My friend and I came to try Oasis in the morning because we had heard they serve Middle Eastern breakfast dishes, which neither of us had ever tried before. Starting with the sweet, milky tea, everything we tried was excellent and very fresh. We both liked the shakshouka best of all, a kind of tomato and egg dish flavored with garlic, chilis, onions and other good things. You scoop it from your plate with pita. Next time, we'll try a meat dish and some dessert! A couple of things: first, Oasis should provide brief English language descriptions of each dish on the menu - some of this stuff was completely new to me. The waiter was happy to explain each dish when asked, but a more descriptive menu would be a plus. Also, a combination plate should be added, big enough for two people to share, to introduce diners who aren't familiar with the cuisine to a number of new dishes at once. Finally, considering the number of desserts offered, a dessert menu would be welcome. More diners would be tempted to try them if they could get a look at what's available. Labels or placards naming and describing each pastry should also be added to the front counter, where these treats are displayed. read more

Came here on a Friday night with a party of 5. Only few other diners, so we were easily seated. I've tried lots of different Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines, and there were definitely some things on this menu I'd never seen before. We ordered the mandi meat, kabsa chicken, grilled fish, and oqdet chicken stew. The food was all delicious and the portions were huge! I loved the rice that came with the mandi meat, but thought the lamb was a touch bland. My friend who ordered the grilled fish devoured it. I didn't get to try it, but it looked and smelled amazing. The chicken stew was very flavorful. The best part of the night, however, was our interactions with the owner. He was covering for a server who was out sick and apologized profusely for the (nonexistent) wait. He talked to us about soccer, his family, Yemen, his food providers, and Muslim culture. He offered us some delicious baklava and tea. He told us about the adjacent room for families who prefer to sit on the floor instead of at tables. He explained some of the beautiful pictures he had hanging on the walls. I wanted to talk to him all night! Go for the yummy food, stay and talk to the owner if you can! read more

this place never fails w great food and customer service. everytime we go the waitress - i unfortunately dont remember her name - but she's pregnant - is always super nice and provides great service. we love going to this place for dinner and feasting off different items from their scrumptious menu! read more

Tried this hole in the wall place tonight after finding a coupon in the entertainment coupon book, and it was so awesome. I'm so glad we discovered it! Huge portions, super fresh and great service. The cuisine of Yemen is a delightful mix of Mediterranean and Indian. Loved their shawarma and "teakah" (not spelled tikka, like India). $8.99 for a mammoth plate with tasty fixings. $2 for a flat bread topped with spinach and hot gooey cheese, plus side salad and dips! And free all you can drink Ceylon tea! Hands down best middle eastern in the area (and after traveling to Turkey, Greece and Egypt, I do not say this lightly). Worth the half hour drive, (though there's another place only 1 block from my house....it pales in comparison.) Friendly server was patient, kind and hospitable. So Yummy. Loved it all . I must try the bakery soon!! (there goes the diet...) Thanks oasis bakery and cuisine! You need to get a Facebook page so I can follow and recommend you! :-) read more

Mandi House - Chicken teakah, so fresh, so good. $$10.99 - Middle Eastern Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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This new restaurant is in the former fire house that was formerly also long Wongs and other bars. In typical Middle Eastern fashion, we had to haggle to get them to accept the coupon from restaurant.com; apparently their relationship is not so great. Either way it worked out and we compromised and I'm glad we did. The food was really good. I've never had falafel this moist. I find falafel to be dry and this falafel was not dry. I highly recommend the special fish. The fish is a special fish from the Middle East with a nice spice mix that includes a little sriracha. Finally the hummus and baba ganoush are also very good. Finally the tea is free, how can you go wrong with that? read more