Tender Meat
Mutton and chicken are repeatedly praised for being tender, including haneeth ribs, shoulder and mandi.
Al Yemen Al Saeed
Al Quoz
Al Yemen Al Saeed is a Yemeni restaurant in Al Quoz serving traditional dishes, with mandi and haneeth among the choices customers return for. Reviews also highlight generous portions, relaxed majlis-style seating and separate family rooms, making it suited to casual meals or larger family gatherings.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
1,233 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Authentic Flavours
Customers describe the cooking as genuinely Yemeni, with rich, traditional flavours rather than a polished luxury-restaurant style.
Family Rooms
Separate family rooms and majlis seating give groups more privacy than the open dining area.
Large Portions
Several diners mention ample portions, with one haneeth plate described as suitable for two people to share.
Free Tea
Free black tea is a useful extra, and one review says guests can have unlimited cups.
Relaxed Seating
You can choose between tables and traditional floor-style majlis seating in a spacious setting.
Free Parking
Reviews mention free parking nearby, including spaces behind the restaurant and in front.
What to Eat at Al Yemen Al Saeed 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 Yemen Al Saeed, 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Al Yemen Al Saeed, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 2
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Mutton haneeth ribs Net +2
“I would recommend to order the mutton haneeth ribs especially 😋. It has separate rooms for family as well.”
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Review excerpts
“I would recommend to order the mutton haneeth ribs especially 😋. It has separate rooms for family as well.”August 2024
“They have shoulder and ribs haneed which is very best.”September 2023
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Zurbiyan rice Net +2
“• Delicious Zurbiyan Rice: The highlight of the menu! Perfectly cooked and flavorful, it’s a must-try for anyone visiting.”
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“• Delicious Zurbiyan Rice: The highlight of the menu! Perfectly cooked and flavorful, it’s a must-try for anyone visiting.”November 2024
“I tried the Fahsa, Zorbian rice, and their signature broth and honestly, it felt like a journey through Yemen on a plate. The Fahsa came bubbling hot, rich, and full of depth. The Zorbian was perfectly spiced, with tender meat and fluffy rice. 👌”July 2025
Honorable mentions (16)
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Arabic lamb mandi Net +1
“One of the best arabic lamb mandi resturant in Dubai.”
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“One of the best arabic lamb mandi resturant in Dubai.”September 2023
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Chicken zurbian Net +1
“Chicken Zurbian – my favorite!”
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“Chicken Zurbian – my favorite!”July 2025
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Fahsa Net +1
“I tried the Fahsa, Zorbian rice, and their signature broth and honestly, it felt like a journey through Yemen on a plate. The Fahsa came bubbling hot, rich, and full of depth.”
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“I tried the Fahsa, Zorbian rice, and their signature broth and honestly, it felt like a journey through Yemen on a plate. The Fahsa came bubbling hot, rich, and full of depth.”July 2025
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Haneedh mutton Net +1
“Kunafa and Haneedh mutton is a must”
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“Kunafa and Haneedh mutton is a must”August 2024
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Haneeth Net +1
“First time for me to try Haneeth, and it was good. The lamb is very well cooked as well as the rice.”
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“First time for me to try Haneeth, and it was good. The lamb is very well cooked as well as the rice.”May 2023
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Kunafa Net +1
“Kunafa and Haneedh mutton is a must”
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“Kunafa and Haneedh mutton is a must”August 2024
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Lamp shoulder Net +1
“Lamp shoulder. DELICIOUS!”
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“Lamp shoulder. DELICIOUS!”January 2024
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Madbi Net +1
“I tried both Mandi and Madbi, both very good and good quantity.”
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“I tried both Mandi and Madbi, both very good and good quantity.”October 2024
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Mandi rice Net +1
“Testy mandi rice”
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“Testy mandi rice”February 2025
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Mutton mandi Net +1
“Authentic Yemeni flavors and deliciously cooked Mutton Mandi! The taste, aroma, and presentation were perfect.”
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“Authentic Yemeni flavors and deliciously cooked Mutton Mandi! The taste, aroma, and presentation were perfect.”November 2025
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Spicy chicken mandi Net +1
“Try spicy chicken Mandi ....its tasty”
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Review excerpts
“Try spicy chicken Mandi ....its tasty”July 2025
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Yamani mandi Net +1
“Authentic and original Yamani Mandi. I like this restaurant and kids like the food here too.”
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“Authentic and original Yamani Mandi. I like this restaurant and kids like the food here too.”March 2025
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Date masoub Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Also ordered dessert.. date masoub (was ok).”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
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Haneed Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“The haneed experience was average. We order ribs and shoulder haneed. The meat was very well tendered, but there was a sticky and gooey stuff on it. Kunafa was also average.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
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Madhbi chicken Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Madhbi Chicken itself was tasty, however the rice felt bland. Since it was served over one plate, we decided to mix both rices.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
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Shoulder haneed Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“The haneed experience was average. We order ribs and shoulder haneed. The meat was very well tendered, but there was a sticky and gooey stuff on it. Kunafa was also average.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
What to Avoid (3)
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Full chicken madhbi Net −1
“I order full chicken madhbi, they send in two pack , half half with rice, rice have no flavor only mild flavor, tomatoes souce very small containers and no salad with it. Like 54 dirhams I paid for home delivery and no salad and tomatoes soucr also in tiny container. So price wise not worth it, will not order again.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I order full chicken madhbi, they send in two pack , half half with rice, rice have no flavor only mild flavor, tomatoes souce very small containers and no salad with it. Like 54 dirhams I paid for home delivery and no salad and tomatoes soucr also in tiny container. So price wise not worth it, will not order again.”June 2026
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Mandi chicken Net −1
“It was a good experience and they have a good customer care the raison why i didn't give them 5 star is the taste of Mandi chicken the mandi flavor in the chicken was missing apart from that every other things was good”
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Critical review excerpts
“It was a good experience and they have a good customer care the raison why i didn't give them 5 star is the taste of Mandi chicken the mandi flavor in the chicken was missing apart from that every other things was good”August 2025
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Whole sheep Net −1
“We had ordered whole sheep, which when served was really not full sheep. Overall experience was really too bad. No proper service arrangements. Very much expensive. I suggest not to visit this restaurant especially for whole sheep. Rest items I don’t know. Nutshell it was waste of time, money and expectation.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We had ordered whole sheep, which when served was really not full sheep. Overall experience was really too bad. No proper service arrangements. Very much expensive. I suggest not to visit this restaurant especially for whole sheep. Rest items I don’t know. Nutshell it was waste of time, money and expectation.”October 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Visit Early. Go near the lunch or dinner cooking times if you want a popular special dish before it sells out.
Avoid Fridays. Allow extra time for service and parking on Fridays, when reviews mention peak-hour delays and heavy crowds.
Try Spicy. The spicy chicken mandi was specifically recommended by a customer.
Choose Majlis. For a more traditional meal, ask for floor seating; family rooms are available when privacy matters.
Use Parking. Check behind the restaurant for free parking, and note that a nearby park with children’s slides was also mentioned.
Ask First. Check the day’s availability before ordering a special dish, since some items can finish within two or three busy hours.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Asayel St
Al Qouz First - Al Quoz, Dubai
| Mon | 10:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Slow Service
Waiting can stretch during busy periods; Friday peak hours are specifically mentioned as slower.
Mixed Consistency
Some diners found the chicken mandi rice bland or said the mandi flavour was missing from the chicken.
Limited Parking
Parking may be difficult on Fridays, when one review reports heavy crowds and limited spaces.
Delivery Extras
A delivery order was criticised for having no salad and very small containers of tomato sauce.
Opening Hours
One family found the stated 10am opening time inaccurate and was told the restaurant opened at 11am.
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The Bottom Line
Al Yemen Al Saeed is a casual Yemeni restaurant in Al Quoz that draws diners for mandi, haneeth and madbi, with reviews often focusing on tender meat and well-cooked rice. The mutton haneeth ribs and shoulder are recurring recommendations, while the bone broth, Zurbian rice and kunafa give you a few different ways to explore the menu. Portions are often described as generous, and one haneeth plate was considered large enough for two to share.
The setting is traditional rather than polished: you can sit at a table, in an open majlis or in a separate family room. Floor seating is the choice reviewers suggest for a more authentic experience, and the family rooms have separate entrances for added privacy. Free black tea, sometimes described as unlimited, is a welcome extra.
There are useful practical upsides, including reports of free parking behind or in front of the restaurant and plenty of seating. Still, Friday visits can mean crowds, parking trouble and slower service. Delivery has also drawn criticism for tiny tomato-sauce containers and missing salad.
Check opening hours directly before an early visit, as one customer found the listed 10am opening inaccurate.