مطعم عدن للمندي والمظبي Aden Restaurant for Mandi & Madhbi

Name: مطعم عدن للمندي والمظبي Aden Restaurant for Mandi & Madhbi
Address: Baniyas Rd/D 85 · 3.1 km Dubai, Deira, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97142354444

Deira

Arab restaurant Open now 04 235 4444

Aden Restaurant is a Yemeni Arab restaurant in Deira serving traditional mandi and madhbi, with seafood and other local dishes. Reviewers come for generous lamb and rice meals, friendly hospitality, and relaxed seating with views across the creek.

Reputation Score

4.4

★★★★☆

1,922 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Yemeni flavour

Mandi, madhbi, lamb and mutton dishes are repeatedly praised for authentic flavour and careful cooking.

Large portions

Portions can stretch well for groups; one reviewer said a half plate could feed two adults.

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What to Eat at مطعم عدن للمندي والمظبي Aden Restaurant for Mandi & Madhbi

These items at مطعم عدن للمندي والمظبي Aden Restaurant for Mandi & Madhbi got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 3

Chicken mandi Net +3

“We visited Aden Restaurant and ordered the Chicken Mandi. While we had to wait around 45 minutes for our food, the taste made up for it—it was quite decent. If the service speed improves, this place would be even better!””
Humus Net +2

“Me and my husband shared the chicken zorbia, hummus, fattoush salad and some bread and it tasted really good.”
Salta Net +2

“The salta was amazing and I’d highly recommend it!”

Honorable mentions (18)

Arabic salad Net +1

“The food was delicious, we ordered hummus, Arabic salad and shrimp dish and everything was really tasty.”
Arika Net +1

“I ordered a carrot-orange juice, a Turkish coffee and arika. I enjoyed them as I watched the sun setting over the creek.”
Chicken kabab Net +1

“Visited again … the chicken kabab is delicious!”
Chicken zorbia Net +1

“Me and my husband shared the chicken zorbia, hummus, fattoush salad and some bread and it tasted really good.”
Chicken zorbian Net +1

“Food was excellent! Tried Chicken zorbian and Salta but missed their desserts.”
Fattoush salad Net +1

“Me and my husband shared the chicken zorbia, hummus, fattoush salad and some bread and it tasted really good.”
Fish mandi Net +1

“Mutton Mandi and Fish Mandi was very good. Good spiced typical Authentic Arabic style Mandi.”
Hummus with bread Net +1

“I love the Hummus with bread 😋 you get a bottle of water and soup which tastes very good as well.”
Kunafe Net +1

“The most wonderful Kunafe ever.”
Lamb mandi Net +1

“Hearty, delicious meal of lamb mandi! Excellent service too. Definitely a must when in Spice Souk!”
Lamb with rice Net +1

“The lamb with rice was stunning.”
Madhbi Net +1

“The Mandi and Madhbi were very tasty, fresh, and perfectly cooked.”
Malawah flatbread Net +1

“We shared all four dishes, which was enough for a light dinner when accompanied by a medium Malawah flatbread and two dishes of dessert to share.”
Mulawah Net +1

“We ordered the Mulawah and Qulaba Mutton Shibani — both authentically Yemeni, rich in flavor and served in generous portions that genuinely satisfied.”
Mutton kabsa Net +1

“Mutton Kabsa (1/2) and Chicken Mandi (1/2) in a single plate. Most delicious food I’ve had in Dubai. Authentic taste, aroma was amazing and taste was yummy. Quantity is sufficient for 3-4 adults. 1/2 plate can be eaten by 2 adults.”
Mutton mandi Net +1

“Mutton Mandi and Fish Mandi was very good. Good spiced typical Authentic Arabic style Mandi.”
Qulaba mutton shibani Net +1

“We ordered the Mulawah and Qulaba Mutton Shibani — both authentically Yemeni, rich in flavor and served in generous portions that genuinely satisfied.”
Yemeni honey Net +1

“The Yemeni honey tastes delicious in this place.”

Drinks 2

Carrot-orange juice Net +1

“I ordered a carrot-orange juice, a Turkish coffee and arika. I enjoyed them as I watched the sun setting over the creek.”
Turkish coffee Net +1

“I ordered a carrot-orange juice, a Turkish coffee and arika. I enjoyed them as I watched the sun setting over the creek.”

What to Avoid (2)

Food 2

Hanieeth shoulder Net −1

“I ordered the Hanieeth shoulder and zurbian chicken, and both were not as good as the real Yemeni food( I’m a big fan of Yemeni food).”
Zurbian chicken Net −1

“I ordered the Hanieeth shoulder and zurbian chicken, and both were not as good as the real Yemeni food( I’m a big fan of Yemeni food).”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Eat promptly. Start eating soon after serving, as one reviewer said the rice and food cool quite quickly.

Choose indoors. If ordering seafood, consider indoor seating because flies were reported in the outside dining area.

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Practical details

Baniyas Rd/D 85 · 3.1 km Dubai

Al Ras, Dubai

04 235 4444

Mon	8:30 AM – 2:30 AM
Tue	8:30 AM – 2:30 AM
Wed	8:30 AM – 2:30 AM
Thu	8:30 AM – 2:30 AM
Fri	8:30 AM – 3:00 AM
Sat	8:30 AM – 3:00 AM
Sun	9:00 AM – 2:30 AM

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Common Concerns

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Slow service

One chicken mandi order took around 45 minutes, so service speed may vary.

Food cools

A reviewer found that the rice and food cooled quickly, making prompt eating worthwhile.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

AED 5

Extra Mandi Rice

“Extra Mandi Rice was given for AED 5 per plate, Service was good and the table was attended immediately”

Google review · November 2023

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The Bottom Line

Aden Restaurant is a straightforward place to eat Yemeni food in Deira, especially if mandi, madhbi or generous rice-and-meat plates are what you came for. Reviews specifically mention lamb mandi, mutton mandi, fish mandi, chicken zorbia and salta, with hummus, flatbread and desserts also making strong impressions. Portions are often large enough to share, and customers repeatedly describe the pricing as affordable.

The setting adds some character. Patio and outdoor seating can look across the creek, while the restaurant is close to the spice souk and has several seating areas, including an air-conditioned upstairs room. Families are well catered for, and one reviewer said staff helped with their baby during dinner.

Complimentary soup, water and occasional shared sides are welcome touches. Service is usually warm and attentive, with servers sometimes explaining the courses, though one visitor waited about 45 minutes for chicken mandi and another found dish explanations lacking. Eat promptly because one review says the food cools quickly.

If ordering seafood, indoor seating may be more comfortable: flies were reported outside. Drivers should also note the reported private parking charge of 15aed/hr; visitors coming from the souk can walk a short distance after crossing the creek by boat.