Middle Eastern Food
Middle Eastern FoodYemen Chef Restaurant
Old Oakland Historic District
Real deal Yemeni mandi—spiced rice crowned with fall-apart lamb or chicken—served in a no-frills Oakland spot where regulars swear it's the best in the Bay.
Authentic Yemeni cuisine
Cozy atmosphere
Fast professional service
Hidden gem
Tips
🍗"best mandi so far loved it"
🫓try the fresh-baked malawah flatbread
🥘mandi is slow-cooked in underground ovens
Yemen Chef Restaurant
Old Oakland Historic DistrictOpen
Middle Eastern FoodMiddle Eastern FoodReal deal Yemeni mandi—spiced rice crowned with fall-apart lamb or chicken—served in a no-frills Oakland spot where regulars swear it's the best in the Bay.
Authentic Yemeni cuisine
Cozy atmosphere
Fast professional service
Hidden gem
Tips
🍗"best mandi so far loved it"
🫓try the fresh-baked malawah flatbread
🥘mandi is slow-cooked in underground ovens