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    4.1 (198 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Love this place. Easy to order at counter and stay as long as you'd like without feeling rushed, get up and pay at counter when you're finished. Everything tastes amazing that I've tried - but I like the grilled fish, the mandi chicken, and biriyani.

    Susan G.

    3/15/25: Short version - very delicious food, friendly staff, beautiful decor. It did take some time for the food to come out, the interior was clean (but also a bit tight w/ tables & booths), parking lot is not well striped, blind driveway could be disastrous if you're not careful. Longer version - Mandi House has been on my list of places to try for a very long time. This particular Saturday we finally decided to check it out. Parking? Their parking lot is on the east side (west side is the apartment complex). It is a tight driveway, I do not think two cars would fit if one were heading in and another out (especially if one of those cars as an mammoth SUV). It is a very blind driveway coming out. There is a "watch for pedestrians & bikes" sign (that has been graffitied) but we discovered just how low the visibility is (thanks to the building on their east side). Thankfully it was spring break for ASU, because honestly, we had to stick the nose of the car so far out in order to see any kind of traffic (vehicular of foot) that I can see how easy it would be for a collision to occur. Don't let that stop you from trying out Mandi House, just be very careful. The parking lot wasn't the cleanest and I think its overdue for some new striping, but it was fairly large. Food/Drinks? Tasty and hot, cold & bubbly, respectively. Not going to lie, we did almost turn around & leave once walking into the door -- but only because we saw a butt load of buffet bins laid out on multiple tables. We thought "Is this a buffet place?" We kept going in anyway, which is when we saw a few booths full of people, and figured they were just cleaning up the bins, preparing for a buffet at some later date & time. We placed our order (hummus, hannieth meat, mathbi meat (both lamb dishes, one spicy, the other sweet). Unfortunately they were out of all their juices (I wanted mango), so we had to scour the multitude of drinks in their coolers, settling on a couple Freez mixes (pomegranate, lemon & ginger). It did take some time for the hummus to come out, so be patient. The food is worth the wait. The pita came out steaming hot, and we devoured the entire thing. Pita was so dang good we asked for more. Our entree plates came out & we both gasped at how large the plates were. The lamb was fall-off-the-bone delicious. I mean it -- it really fell off the bone. The rice was interesting, in that we saw three colors. It was a very colorful plate of scrumptious food. The Hannieth Meat I got was just this side of spicy; not burn-your-mouth spicy, simply full of flavor. The Mathbi Meat dish my sister got was on the sweet side. Both of us enjoyed the food immensely. We opted to go for dessert: kinafa. It was nothing we had ever tried before, and the gentleman behind the counter (Ral?) was very nice & explained the difference to me -- its description read cheese, but he explained at Mandi House they use a cream. As he was explaining it, I laughed an said "so the cheese isn't a mozzarella or anything?" But apparently, he said some places to actually use that type of cheese, but they wash off the salt. Huh, learn something new every day. Which brings me to ... Staff? Ral was actually the only staff we spoke to, since he not only took our orders but brought the food out as well. We did see a couple other gentleman walking around but one appeared to be focused on bussing the tables and the other seemed to be cleaning up the restaurant in general. Ral was polite & friendly. The kinafa came out hot, and we had another laugh because we had seen the dish in their display case. Both of us thought it was rice. Ral laughed along with us, saying that's what most people think it is. We dug in. It was yummy. It was crunchy (thanks to the shredded phyllo dough), but with a creamy center. It had a touch of sweetness. If you have had baklava, think half of that sweetness. That is how mild the kinafa was. Luckily we were full from the other grub, so we were able to save some for leftovers. Would we visit Mandi House again? Most assuredly.

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    Danielle R.

    I passed by Mandi house on the way back from work one day and I saw they had whole fish dishes. I am a huge fan of whole fish so of course I ordered this for my first time take out visit on my birthday. I loved it. The taste and flavors were fresh and the fish was a good side as well. The rice was well seasoned and perfectly cooked too. My boyfriend got another meal with fries so of course I took some of his to try. The fries were a bit too crispy for our liking but the rest was yummy. I also got the baba ghannoj Whig is my fav as well. It's been a while so I had to splurge a bit.

    Sharon T.

    Located in downtown Tempe is this Middle Eastern restaurant serving Halal Yemeni food. I have a big appreciation for their culture. We came during Ramadan week... and even at midnight this place stays open till 4am. Surprisingly there was people coming for pick up and people still feasting at the midnight hour. This place is a hole in the wall, that needs a little more tender love and care. At night time the parking in the back was a lil sketch but we were not deterred. They have outdoor seating with lighting. Inside the building, upon going in they have traditional seating similarly like a tea room with seated cushion on the floor and mini tables. Then to the main dining area are booths and a bar with classic candies in the front fridge. I saw there was a buffet line, so I would love to come next time during the time they serve buffet. We were greeted with the best service and great hospitality, with the host showing us the menu and explaining recommendations. We sat at a table that was a little wobbly so then we moved to the booth that had me sinking into my seat. But we found a table that was just right for us. You have to go to the register and order and then seat yourself. We chose to eat the Mathbi Meat with grilled lamb with the mixed appetizer that had fattoush, tabouleh, baba ganoush, and hummus. Everything came fresh to order and for a table for two, we shared our food with the portion just perfect. We were impressed with everything to be so delicious. The lamb was tender and the rice complemented the dish. The naan with the appetizer dishes married well with our entree. I was so impressed. I loved the tabouleh the most because it was so fresh. For dessert we tried the massoub. I'd recommend this for breakfast because it was like eating roasted banana with an oatmeal consistency of bread, with some tart cream and sesame seeds. Finalizing my meal, I kept going back and forth to grab the complimentary tea at table to the back corner. The cinnamon warmth flavor aided my digestion. I loved it so much! There is no doubt we will return if I feel like being a night owl out in town.. Our food experience was top notch, just recommend that the place could use a little more cleaning, but overall their food is a winner especially for the cost.

    Hamid K.

    The best Yemeni restaurant in Arizona Everything was so good and fresh, definitely coming back

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    Was Travel From LA to TX , My Friend Recommend About Mandi House .... What an Experience.... Very Clean @ Nice a environment, Very Friendly Staff ... Food I Can say 5 Star ... Kandi is Hook The Hook Specially Lamb .. Everyone Who Visit Or Traveling Should Atleast Try Once in a Life Time ...

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    Wow. This place is special. Tempe is lucky to have such an amazing restaurant. Yemeni restaurant are rare, and this place have a wide variety of Yemeni dishes that are delicious and hard to find. Their Kabsa, which is a Saudi dish is also amazing. The shrimp Kabsa reminds me of a really good paella. The grilled fish is delicious, the lamb Mandi was great as well. And don't skip the banana dessert, it's like a bread pudding! I look forward to coming back next time I'm in Arizona!

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    Dalila V.

    I finally tried the Mandi house! Main things to note, is that you order at the counter and pay at the counter, however the food is brought out to your table. The one thing I loved at the restaurant that stands out from everywhere else I've been is that they have an area with traditional sitting that is closer to the floor - it was unclear to me if anyone can eat there or if it's reserved but it was beautiful. Food wise the flavors were great, food was well cooked, every order came out correct and I appreciated the fact that they have halal options and gyro that does not include pork. That said the flavors were slightly different from other places in the valley, probably the Yemen touch and it had a bit too much clover for my taste but that's absolutely a person by person thing and I still highly recommend for folks to try it first because you might love this! It comes with a creamy sauce and a spicy sauce - both were delicious. Four stars instead of five ONLY because there are other middle eastern spots in the valley where the food is even better but if it wasn't for the competition it would be a 5/5.

    G F.

    The lamb was absolutely delicious and bursting with taste! The service was speedy and really friendly.

    Renata L.

    What a treat to go to a place that has traditional Yemeni and Saudi Arabian food. I got to try the kabsah chicken and the family got a chicken kabob wrap and a lamb one. The kabsah chicken was a new take for me on the chicken and rice dishes, full of aromatic spices and plenty of protein, A+. The wraps had barely any meat, but the taste and price were good. I would recommend throwing a few more pieces of meat in there even if that means charging a bit more, which would still make for a cheap sandwich. My kabsah plate was huge, which I got to share with the family, since they were still hungry with the small wraps. Can't wait to come back to try more dishes from the Yemeni and Saudi areas!

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    We LOVEEEE the baked fish! Great food for takeout or to eat in.

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    Friendly and professional, authentic fresh food you get a good portion for what you pay my favorite meal is the mandi lamb...

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    Love their food. Affordable prices and lots of food for what you pay. Love the different kinds of seating.

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    Delicious best restaurant in Az sweetest employee's 1000000/10000000 i think i go almost 4 times a week

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    They're lamb is the best and just overall they have the best Arabic food in arizona there is no Arabic food better than Mandi house

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    The food was amazing! Highly recommend trying the desserts. There's an option to sit on the floor too.

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    Lamb and the Mandi chicken are my favorite. Rice is so full of flavor and perfectly cooked. The grilled fish is also a fantastic option.

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    Great food, the portions are huge, their fish Mandi is a must, chicken Mandi is also amazing, highly recommended.

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