Authentic mandi
Several diners describe the mandi as authentic, with one praising its original taste and rich, spiced rice.
Awsan Mandi & Grills مطعم أوسان للمندي والمشاوي
Al Barsha
Awsan Mandi & Grills is a Yemeni restaurant in Al Barsha serving traditional rice-and-meat dishes and grills. Reviews especially point to the Haneedh Lamb Rib Mandi and Lamb Fahsa, while family partitions and generous portions make it worth considering for a relaxed group meal.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
630 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Haneedh lamb
The Haneedh Lamb Rib Mandi was reported crusty outside and juicy inside, while the Lamb Fahsa arrived in a sizzling claypot with giant bread.
Large portions
Portions can be substantial: one chicken mandi serving was said to easily feed two, and another meal was enough for three.
Family seating
The restaurant has separate family partitions, with reviews also mentioning private Majlis-style seating.
Yemeni sides
Mandi meals have been served with soup, salads, chutney and other condiments, adding useful variety around the main dish.
What to Eat at Awsan Mandi & Grills مطعم أوسان للمندي والمشاوي 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 Awsan Mandi & Grills مطعم أوسان للمندي والمشاوي, 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 Awsan Mandi & Grills مطعم أوسان للمندي والمشاوي, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
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Chicken mandi Net +3
“Our main goal was to try their Chicken Mandi. The portion size was generous - it can easily serve two. The chicken was tender, yet the overall taste was average, not particularly impressive to me.”
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“Our main goal was to try their Chicken Mandi. The portion size was generous - it can easily serve two. The chicken was tender, yet the overall taste was average, not particularly impressive to me.”May 2024
“The chicken and mutton mandi were both great. They gave us a good amount of meat, which was in good quantity. The girl who served us was really friendly and did a great job. She welcomed us with a smile and took care of our needs.”August 2024
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Hummus Net +2
“Hummus it s made with real ingredients not like in other places.”
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“Hummus it s made with real ingredients not like in other places.”February 2025
“Amazing place with delicious food (hummus was out of this world) and really friendly staff.”January 2025
Honorable mentions (14)
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Chicken mazbi Net +1
“One of the best Mandi dish I ever tasted in UAE, the rice is very tasty and the chicken is big unlike many mandi restaurants nowadays. I ordered chicken Mandi and chicken Mazbi and both were super.”
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“One of the best Mandi dish I ever tasted in UAE, the rice is very tasty and the chicken is big unlike many mandi restaurants nowadays. I ordered chicken Mandi and chicken Mazbi and both were super.”February 2023
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Fahsa Net +1
“Best Yemeni place in town ! From their fahsa to their mandi, MUST TRY !”
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“Best Yemeni place in town ! From their fahsa to their mandi, MUST TRY !”August 2024
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Fish fillet mandi Net +1
“Fish fillet mandi was good as well.”
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“Fish fillet mandi was good as well.”June 2023
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Haneedh lamb rib mandi Net +1
“I had the Haneedh Lamb Rib Mandi. Specifically asked for one with more fats and the rack came out jiggling! 😄 It is crusty on the outside and juicy inside.”
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“I had the Haneedh Lamb Rib Mandi. Specifically asked for one with more fats and the rack came out jiggling! 😄 It is crusty on the outside and juicy inside.”April 2025
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Haneeth shoulder Net +1
“We tried Haneeth shoulder, meat was perfectly cooked.”
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“We tried Haneeth shoulder, meat was perfectly cooked.”June 2023
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Kunafa Net +1
“We also tried their masooba and kunafa, and they were tasty too. Overall, it was a great experience. I think Awsan Mandi is the best place for mandi in Barsha.”
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“We also tried their masooba and kunafa, and they were tasty too. Overall, it was a great experience. I think Awsan Mandi is the best place for mandi in Barsha.”August 2024
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Lamb fahsa Net +1
“What is a greater surprise is the Lamb Fahsa, a traditional Yemeni lamb stew served in a sizzling claypot. Served with a giant bread, It is SOOO GOOD! 😝 I'm certainly coming back for it again, and to try all the other items in the menu!”
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“What is a greater surprise is the Lamb Fahsa, a traditional Yemeni lamb stew served in a sizzling claypot. Served with a giant bread, It is SOOO GOOD! 😝 I'm certainly coming back for it again, and to try all the other items in the menu!”April 2025
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Madbhi Net +1
“We ordered delivery mandi and madbhi. To be honest, we were unable to make the difference between the 2 Dishes, they looked exactly the same with the exact same taste, so we concluded that we might have received a wrong order.”
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“We ordered delivery mandi and madbhi. To be honest, we were unable to make the difference between the 2 Dishes, they looked exactly the same with the exact same taste, so we concluded that we might have received a wrong order.”June 2025
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Mandi Net +1
“We ordered delivery mandi and madbhi. To be honest, we were unable to make the difference between the 2 Dishes, they looked exactly the same with the exact same taste, so we concluded that we might have received a wrong order.”
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“We ordered delivery mandi and madbhi. To be honest, we were unable to make the difference between the 2 Dishes, they looked exactly the same with the exact same taste, so we concluded that we might have received a wrong order.”June 2025
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Masooba Net +1
“We also tried their masooba and kunafa, and they were tasty too. Overall, it was a great experience. I think Awsan Mandi is the best place for mandi in Barsha.”
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“We also tried their masooba and kunafa, and they were tasty too. Overall, it was a great experience. I think Awsan Mandi is the best place for mandi in Barsha.”August 2024
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Mix grill Net +1
“We ordered Mutton Zourbiyan and Mix Grill. We were expecting less quantity for the price but was served more than we could eat. So I'd rate value for money 10/10. The Zourbiyan and Mix grill was authentic and really tasty. So a 10/10 for that too.”
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“We ordered Mutton Zourbiyan and Mix Grill. We were expecting less quantity for the price but was served more than we could eat. So I'd rate value for money 10/10. The Zourbiyan and Mix grill was authentic and really tasty. So a 10/10 for that too.”January 2022
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Mutton mandi Net +1
“The chicken and mutton mandi were both great. They gave us a good amount of meat, which was in good quantity. The girl who served us was really friendly and did a great job. She welcomed us with a smile and took care of our needs.”
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“The chicken and mutton mandi were both great. They gave us a good amount of meat, which was in good quantity. The girl who served us was really friendly and did a great job. She welcomed us with a smile and took care of our needs.”August 2024
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Mutton zourbiyan Net +1
“We ordered Mutton Zourbiyan and Mix Grill. We were expecting less quantity for the price but was served more than we could eat. So I'd rate value for money 10/10. The Zourbiyan and Mix grill was authentic and really tasty. So a 10/10 for that too.”
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“We ordered Mutton Zourbiyan and Mix Grill. We were expecting less quantity for the price but was served more than we could eat. So I'd rate value for money 10/10. The Zourbiyan and Mix grill was authentic and really tasty. So a 10/10 for that too.”January 2022
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Kebab Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Served Very good Mandi… the side dishes feel very authentic. Kabab is nice and tasty 😋”
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“Served Very good Mandi… the side dishes feel very authentic. Kabab is nice and tasty 😋”January 2026
What to Avoid (1)
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Lamb chops Net −1
“Nevertheless or needless to say, one should come here for Yemen is renowned for the preparation of their meats and what I wanted was regrettably sold out (Meat and Bone) and ended up waiting for the Lamb Chops to be prepared which was not juicy but somewhat chewy”
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“Nevertheless or needless to say, one should come here for Yemen is renowned for the preparation of their meats and what I wanted was regrettably sold out (Meat and Bone) and ended up waiting for the Lamb Chops to be prepared which was not juicy but somewhat chewy”December 2023
Tips for a Better Visit
Choose lunch. Lunch may be the safer timing for freshness; one diner found the evening rice dry and suspected reheating.
Confirm orders. For delivery, repeat special requests and check the bag: one order included soup but omitted the requested crispy onions.
Check availability. Ask what is available before settling on a dish; one lunch visit found only one selected plate still on the menu.
Request privacy. If you want a more private meal, ask for the separate family area or a Majlis-style space when seated.
Use nearby parking. Drivers can look for public parking around the restaurant; a review found enough spaces in the surrounding area.
Plan the visit
Practical details
23 Al Barsha Rd
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai
| Mon | 8:30 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 8:30 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 8:30 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 8:30 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 8:30 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:30 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:30 AM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Service uneven
Some diners report rude or dismissive responses, including staff refusing to correct a wrong dish.
Delivery delays
Delivery reliability is a concern: one order arrived after an hour and 15 minutes, followed by another late replacement.
Food hygiene
Reviews report a hair in a meal and a date pit in another dish, with disappointing responses when these issues were raised.
Inconsistent freshness
One regular received food that was partly cold and partly hot, while another said a meal arrived suspiciously quickly and tasted reheated.
Uneven cooking
Individual dishes have drawn criticism, including burnt chicken grill, old-oil fries and dry kebab.
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The Bottom Line
Awsan Mandi & Grills is a Yemeni restaurant in Al Barsha where the main draw is traditional meat-and-rice cooking. The menu has earned praise for the Haneedh Lamb Rib Mandi, Lamb Fahsa, Chicken Madhbi and Mutton Zourbiyan. One review describes the Haneedh rib as crusty outside and juicy inside, while the Fahsa comes in a sizzling claypot with giant bread.
Portions are often generous. A chicken mandi was described as enough for two, and another meal fed three, so it can work well for families or groups. Separate family partitions and Majlis-style seating add privacy, and reviews mention soup, salads, chutney and other condiments alongside the main dishes.
Public parking is reportedly available nearby. The experience is not completely consistent. Diners have reported dry evening rice, food arriving partly cold and partly hot, burnt chicken grill, dry kebab and inaccurate delivery orders.
More seriously, separate reviews mention a hair and a date pit in meals, along with dismissive responses. Delivery has also been cancelled or delayed without clear communication. For a first visit, lunch may be the better bet for freshness, and it is worth confirming dish availability and delivery requests before paying.
If you are ordering to your home, check the items as soon as they arrive.