Generous Portions
Several reviews mention large portions; one diner said the rice from a three-person meal was enough to pack leftovers.
Al Fakher Mandi and traditional food
Hor Al Anz
Al Fakher Mandi is a Yemeni restaurant in Hor Al Anz serving traditional mandi and madbhi dishes. Reviews especially point to tender mutton, generous rice portions and the chicken madbhi, with takeaway and delivery also popular among regular customers.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
834 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Chicken Madhbi
Chicken madhbi is repeatedly mentioned as a strong order, including by a long-term customer who called it immaculate.
Affordable Value
Customers often describe the mandi as affordable or good value compared with other Dubai mandi restaurants.
Fresh Delivery
A delivery order arrived steaming hot with soft chicken, tender mutton, salad, soup and tomato shatni.
Office Orders
One office order for 90 mandi meals was reported to have arrived on time with the expected food quality and quantity.
Complimentary Soup
Soup or yakhnee is a recurring positive detail, including a complimentary serving with a mutton haneeth ribs order.
What to Eat at Al Fakher Mandi and traditional food How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Al Fakher Mandi and traditional food, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
These items at Al Fakher Mandi and traditional food got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Mutton madfoon Net +3
“Amazing chicken Mandi and mutton madfoon. I wasn’t expecting it to be that good but for my surprise it was good. Quantity is good, mutton is good.”
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“Amazing chicken Mandi and mutton madfoon. I wasn’t expecting it to be that good but for my surprise it was good. Quantity is good, mutton is good.”May 2025
“Their Mutton Mandi and Mutton Madfoon are our regular orders whenever we plan to have a meal from here. I haven't dined in here yet, but have noticed that they have both Indoor as well as outdoor seatings. However, I'd stick with getting takeways or delivery as I personally find it more convenient. Do try their Mutton Mandi and/or Madfoon, they are just amazing, even the Tomato crush that comes along with the rice is very well made. Worth it!”November 2019
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Mutton mandi Net +3
“Do try their Mutton Mandi and/or Madfoon, they are just amazing, even the Tomato crush that comes along with the rice is very well made. Worth it!”
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“Do try their Mutton Mandi and/or Madfoon, they are just amazing, even the Tomato crush that comes along with the rice is very well made. Worth it!”November 2019
“Got the chicken madbhi and mutton Mandi through smiles where they have great offers. The food came steaming hot and was fresh. The chicken was soft,flavorful and had a spicy taste while the rice for both the meals were your average Mandi rice. The mutton was soft and tender and was flavourful and had a good amount of fat on it.”May 2025
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Chicken mandi Net +2
“I ordered chicken Mandi, it’s was ok not top level but not bad also, rice quantity was huge, good for 2 people and salad is not fresh, soup also cold, chutney was too spicy but chicken was delicious.”
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“I ordered chicken Mandi, it’s was ok not top level but not bad also, rice quantity was huge, good for 2 people and salad is not fresh, soup also cold, chutney was too spicy but chicken was delicious.”January 2024
“Bitt pricy as compare to other mandi restaurant but its all worth it ..had chicken mandi and madhbi lamb shoulder its delicious and mouthful”March 2019
Honorable mentions (13)
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Chicken madbee Net +1
“The zurbian and the chicken madbee are genuinely immaculate.”
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“The zurbian and the chicken madbee are genuinely immaculate.”January 2025
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Chicken madbhi Net +1
“Got the chicken madbhi and mutton Mandi through smiles where they have great offers. The food came steaming hot and was fresh. The chicken was soft,flavorful and had a spicy taste while the rice for both the meals were your average Mandi rice.”
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“Got the chicken madbhi and mutton Mandi through smiles where they have great offers. The food came steaming hot and was fresh. The chicken was soft,flavorful and had a spicy taste while the rice for both the meals were your average Mandi rice.”May 2025
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Chicken madhbi Net +1
“Their Chicken Madhbi is really good. Rice is okay, but it can be better or best. Mutton Madhfoon is okay, it can also be better. But surely it’s value for money 👍👍.”
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“Their Chicken Madhbi is really good. Rice is okay, but it can be better or best. Mutton Madhfoon is okay, it can also be better. But surely it’s value for money 👍👍.”April 2023
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Fresh conafa with cheese inside Net +1
“Fresh conafa with cheese inside super tasty & black tea with mint leaves 🍃 😋”
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“Fresh conafa with cheese inside super tasty & black tea with mint leaves 🍃 😋”November 2023
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Haneet Net +1
“Haneet is a must try the best haneet they serve.”
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“Haneet is a must try the best haneet they serve.”August 2024
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Madbee Net +1
“Please do eat here! Madbee was too nice!”
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“Please do eat here! Madbee was too nice!”December 2025
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Madbi Net +1
“We ordered mandi and madbi. Both are Good in Taste.”
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“We ordered mandi and madbi. Both are Good in Taste.”June 2024
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Madhbi lamb shoulder Net +1
“Bitt pricy as compare to other mandi restaurant but its all worth it ..had chicken mandi and madhbi lamb shoulder its delicious and mouthful”
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“Bitt pricy as compare to other mandi restaurant but its all worth it ..had chicken mandi and madhbi lamb shoulder its delicious and mouthful”March 2019
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Meat madhbi Net +1
“As a Indian I like to have spicy chicken madhbi here and also meat madhbi is one of favorite…rest is just like any other normal mandi restaurant”
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“As a Indian I like to have spicy chicken madhbi here and also meat madhbi is one of favorite…rest is just like any other normal mandi restaurant”April 2026
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Mutton haneeth ribs Net +1
“We ordered the Mutton Haneeth Ribs, and it was simply delicious—tender, flavorful, and cooked to perfection.”
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“We ordered the Mutton Haneeth Ribs, and it was simply delicious—tender, flavorful, and cooked to perfection.”September 2024
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Rice & grilled chicken Net +1
“The rice & grilled chicken 🍗 was delicious, perfectly cooked, and had a great balance of flavors. A truly satisfying dish that I would highly recommend.”
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“The rice & grilled chicken 🍗 was delicious, perfectly cooked, and had a great balance of flavors. A truly satisfying dish that I would highly recommend.”November 2023
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Spicy chicken madhbi Net +1
“As a Indian I like to have spicy chicken madhbi here and also meat madhbi is one of favorite…rest is just like any other normal mandi restaurant”
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“As a Indian I like to have spicy chicken madhbi here and also meat madhbi is one of favorite…rest is just like any other normal mandi restaurant”April 2026
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Zurbian Net +1
“The zurbian and the chicken madbee are genuinely immaculate.”
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“The zurbian and the chicken madbee are genuinely immaculate.”January 2025
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Black tea with mint leaves Net +1
“Fresh conafa with cheese inside super tasty & black tea with mint leaves 🍃 😋”
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“Fresh conafa with cheese inside super tasty & black tea with mint leaves 🍃 😋”November 2023
What to Avoid (3)
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Charcoal chicken Net −1
“Bad experience we order 2 half madabi they sent charcoal chicken not madabi the rice taste not good very bad food I won’t order again from this place”
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“Bad experience we order 2 half madabi they sent charcoal chicken not madabi the rice taste not good very bad food I won’t order again from this place”September 2025
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Chicken mazby Net −1
“I don't recommend this restaurant to people who is looking for a best taste of chicken (mandi or mazby) It's good price but the ordinary food with no special taste of it , I really have a bad experience 😔 Many people recommended it to me but i was shocked after tasting the chicken, it's less than ordinary chicken and the rice was not bad but i don't like rice with food i like bread so even the bread was not good i don't like it and i spent about 20 dirham for no thing .”
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“I don't recommend this restaurant to people who is looking for a best taste of chicken (mandi or mazby) It's good price but the ordinary food with no special taste of it , I really have a bad experience 😔 Many people recommended it to me but i was shocked after tasting the chicken, it's less than ordinary chicken and the rice was not bad but i don't like rice with food i like bread so even the bread was not good i don't like it and i spent about 20 dirham for no thing .”August 2023
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Half madabi Net −1
“Bad experience we order 2 half madabi they sent charcoal chicken not madabi the rice taste not good very bad food I won’t order again from this place”
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“Bad experience we order 2 half madabi they sent charcoal chicken not madabi the rice taste not good very bad food I won’t order again from this place”September 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Try Haneeth. Consider the mutton haneeth or haneeth ribs; reviewers specifically single them out as standout dishes.
Check Offers. Before ordering, check the Smiles app, where reviewers found offers for chicken madbhi and mutton mandi.
Visit Timing. For fresher meals, one reviewer suggests aiming for around 1pm or 7pm.
Expect Small. Expect a small dining setup; there is outdoor seating, but summer weather may make it uncomfortable.
Verify Orders. For delivery, check that the dish matches your order when it arrives, since one customer received charcoal chicken instead of madabi.
Plan the visit
Practical details
24 B St
Hor Al Anz East - Deira, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 3:01 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Food Concerns
Several reviewers reported stomach pain or suspected food poisoning after eating, and questioned hygiene and food handling.
Inconsistent Service
Service reviews vary, with complaints about rude counter interactions, inattentive staff and an unsuccessful two-hour delivery follow-up.
Modest Interior
The dining hall is described as small or modest rather than fancy, and one reviewer found the family atmosphere unsuitable.
Order Errors
One delivery customer received charcoal chicken instead of the requested madabi, while another reported a missing item.
Side Quality
Some reviews found the salad less fresh or too small, while another mentioned cold soup and overly spicy chutney.
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The Bottom Line
Al Fakher Mandi is a traditional Yemeni restaurant in Hor Al Anz, mainly attracting people who want filling mandi and madbhi meals rather than a polished dining-room experience. The strongest recurring orders are mutton mandi, mutton madfoon, chicken madhbi and haneeth. Reviewers describe the meat as tender and flavourful, while the rice portions are often large enough to leave leftovers.
Value is a clear part of the appeal. Customers call the prices affordable or reasonable, and one delivery review mentions a steaming-hot order with chicken, mutton, salad, soup and tomato shatni. Soup or yakhnee also gets memorable praise, including as a complimentary serving with mutton haneeth ribs.
Smiles app offers have been useful for some orders. The setting is small and modest, with indoor and outdoor seating. One review places it about a three-minute walk from Al Qiyadah metro station, and another suggests visiting around 1pm or 7pm for fresher food.
Families should note that at least one customer found the atmosphere unsuitable. Service and consistency are the main cautions. While many reviewers praise friendly staff and quick service, others report rude interactions, missing or incorrect delivery items, cold soup, and poorly cooked food.
Several customers also described stomach pain or suspected food-safety problems, so check your order and use your judgement before dining.