Generous portions
A chicken or mutton mandi meal can be enough for two to three people, with salad, soup and a cold drink included.
Noor Al Mandi Restaurant.
Al Barsha
Noor Al Mandi is a Yemeni restaurant in Al Barsha serving traditional mandi-style meals in a relaxed, family-friendly setting. Reviews particularly point to generous chicken and mutton mandi portions, plus tender haneeth for diners after a hearty Arabic meal.
Reputation Score
3.9
★★★★☆
1,341 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Tender haneeth
The mutton haneeth shoulder was described as tender, without an unpleasant smell, and served with flavourful rice.
Value pricing
Several reviews describe the portions and traditional meals as good value, including an approximately 61 AED meal for chicken and mutton mandi.
Family seating
The restaurant has spacious family areas, with both chair seating and floor or majlis-style options mentioned by diners.
Easy parking
A reviewer found plenty of parking immediately next to the restaurant, making a car visit straightforward.
Late opening
One review says the restaurant stays open until 2:00 AM, which suits late dinners.
Suleimani tea
A returning vegan-leaning diner specifically praised the Suleimani tea and said the restaurant also has vegan dishes.
What to Eat at Noor Al Mandi Restaurant. 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 Noor Al Mandi Restaurant., 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 Noor Al Mandi Restaurant. got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Mutton mandi Net +2
“Overall all okay. Good mutton mandi, no after taste, soft meat. However, not much people when we came, but the server came to our table a little bit long. With regards about the taste, it okay, but not that wow.”
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“Overall all okay. Good mutton mandi, no after taste, soft meat. However, not much people when we came, but the server came to our table a little bit long. With regards about the taste, it okay, but not that wow.”November 2023
“I recently visited this restaurant and ordered both chicken and mutton Mandi. While both dishes were flavorful, I personally preferred the chicken Mandi.”March 2025
Honorable mentions (14)
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Chicken mandi Net +1
“While both dishes were flavorful, I personally preferred the chicken Mandi. The portion size was generous and included salad, soup, and a cold drink, making it a well-rounded meal.”
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“While both dishes were flavorful, I personally preferred the chicken Mandi. The portion size was generous and included salad, soup, and a cold drink, making it a well-rounded meal.”March 2025
“The menu offers a wide variety of Arabic classics: from juicy grilled meats to slow-cooked lamb, fragrant rice dishes, chicken mandi, and grilled fish — everything is full of flavor and served in generous portions.”December 2025
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Big bread (roti) Net +1
“Delicious food mandi & hamos, soup and a big bread (roti)”
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“Delicious food mandi & hamos, soup and a big bread (roti)”August 2022
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Breads Net +1
“Mandi, madbhi and breads are nice in taste.”
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“Mandi, madbhi and breads are nice in taste.”February 2024
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Chicken madhbi Net +1
“Chicken Madhbi 8/10”
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“Chicken Madhbi 8/10”March 2023
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Grilled fish Net +1
“The menu offers a wide variety of Arabic classics: from juicy grilled meats to slow-cooked lamb, fragrant rice dishes, chicken mandi, and grilled fish — everything is full of flavor and served in generous portions.”
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“The menu offers a wide variety of Arabic classics: from juicy grilled meats to slow-cooked lamb, fragrant rice dishes, chicken mandi, and grilled fish — everything is full of flavor and served in generous portions.”December 2025
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Laham haneeth ribs Net +1
“Laham Haneeth Ribs 10/10”
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“Laham Haneeth Ribs 10/10”March 2023
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Lentil soup Net +1
“Amazing Mandi . I tried mutton and chicken. The flavors are amazing, quantity is very generous I portion is enough for 3 adults . The lentil soup is Mouth watering.”
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“Amazing Mandi . I tried mutton and chicken. The flavors are amazing, quantity is very generous I portion is enough for 3 adults . The lentil soup is Mouth watering.”March 2024
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Madbhi Net +1
“Mandi, madbhi and breads are nice in taste.”
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“Mandi, madbhi and breads are nice in taste.”February 2024
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Meat madfood Net +1
“The meat madfood was absolutely mindblowing! This was my true taste of middle eastern food and I’m glad this set the bar so high up. I don’t understand why this place only has 3.9 stars, it deserves more! Also to add, staff were warm and friendly!”
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“The meat madfood was absolutely mindblowing! This was my true taste of middle eastern food and I’m glad this set the bar so high up. I don’t understand why this place only has 3.9 stars, it deserves more! Also to add, staff were warm and friendly!”July 2025
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Mutton haneeth shoulder Net +1
“We ordered their speciality Mutton Haneeth shoulder & it did live up to the reviews.”
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“We ordered their speciality Mutton Haneeth shoulder & it did live up to the reviews.”August 2021
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Qahwa Net +1
“After our meal, we indulged in traditional qahwa, which was a delightful way to end the evening.”
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“After our meal, we indulged in traditional qahwa, which was a delightful way to end the evening.”March 2025
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Slow-cooked lamb Net +1
“The menu offers a wide variety of Arabic classics: from juicy grilled meats to slow-cooked lamb, fragrant rice dishes, chicken mandi, and grilled fish — everything is full of flavor and served in generous portions.”
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“The menu offers a wide variety of Arabic classics: from juicy grilled meats to slow-cooked lamb, fragrant rice dishes, chicken mandi, and grilled fish — everything is full of flavor and served in generous portions.”December 2025
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Tuna fish with green peas Net +1
“Tuna fish with green peas 10/10 a must have!”
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“Tuna fish with green peas 10/10 a must have!”March 2023
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Tuna with bazaliya Net +1
“Excellent Food, Best meet, Best Mandi and wonderful tuna with Bazaliya.”
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“Excellent Food, Best meet, Best Mandi and wonderful tuna with Bazaliya.”March 2023
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Suleimani tea Net +1
“We are going for vegan options, even if it's meat based restaurant, we love the vegan dishes and always returning. Staff are kind and patient. The best Suleimani tea in Dubai. 😊 It's a place off the map, if you want your privacy while dinning on the carpet. Nothing luxurious, but comfortable. We love it. Thank you”
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“We are going for vegan options, even if it's meat based restaurant, we love the vegan dishes and always returning. Staff are kind and patient. The best Suleimani tea in Dubai. 😊 It's a place off the map, if you want your privacy while dinning on the carpet. Nothing luxurious, but comfortable. We love it. Thank you”January 2025
What to Avoid (7)
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Arika Net −1
“I ordered 2 simples items, Maasoub and Arika, both are smelly, terrible texture, cold as ice. Not willing to visit again.”
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“I ordered 2 simples items, Maasoub and Arika, both are smelly, terrible texture, cold as ice. Not willing to visit again.”December 2025
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Banana fattah Net −1
“But never try their sweets. Both dates and banana fattah were way off. Somebody needs to tell them how to make fattah. Esp the dates fattah had seeds and caps, not even cleaned. The picture shows that it was a dates paste only.”
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“But never try their sweets. Both dates and banana fattah were way off. Somebody needs to tell them how to make fattah. Esp the dates fattah had seeds and caps, not even cleaned. The picture shows that it was a dates paste only.”February 2024
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Chicken zurbian Net −1
“We had the chicken mandi and chicken zurbian which was not good in taste.”
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“We had the chicken mandi and chicken zurbian which was not good in taste.”May 2023
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Dates fattah Net −1
“But never try their sweets. Both dates and banana fattah were way off. Somebody needs to tell them how to make fattah. Esp the dates fattah had seeds and caps, not even cleaned. The picture shows that it was a dates paste only.”
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Critical review excerpts
“But never try their sweets. Both dates and banana fattah were way off. Somebody needs to tell them how to make fattah. Esp the dates fattah had seeds and caps, not even cleaned. The picture shows that it was a dates paste only.”February 2024
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Hommos Net −1
“Hommos is toooooo bad taste.”
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“Hommos is toooooo bad taste.”July 2019
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Maasoub Net −1
“I ordered 2 simples items, Maasoub and Arika, both are smelly, terrible texture, cold as ice. Not willing to visit again.”
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“I ordered 2 simples items, Maasoub and Arika, both are smelly, terrible texture, cold as ice. Not willing to visit again.”December 2025
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Madhbi meet Net −1
“I order madhbi meet and i recieve it totaly black like stones burining and when i complained he said to me 14 years we cook madhbi lie this same as i never tried to meat madhbi before and after long fight and bad rebly from the morrocan or algerian staff on the phone he suggested to me to send me meat mandi meal instead of madhbi”
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“I order madhbi meet and i recieve it totaly black like stones burining and when i complained he said to me 14 years we cook madhbi lie this same as i never tried to meat madhbi before and after long fight and bad rebly from the morrocan or algerian staff on the phone he suggested to me to send me meat mandi meal instead of madhbi”May 2020
Tips for a Better Visit
Try haneeth. Consider the mutton haneeth shoulder if you want very tender meat; one diner found it flavourful and free of an unpleasant smell.
Share a plate. The portions are substantial, so sharing one mandi meal may work for two people and possibly three smaller appetites.
Avoid weekends. Visit outside peak weekend periods if possible, as one review specifically warns that weekend service can be slow.
Check delivery time. For delivery, confirm the current estimate before ordering; one Talabat order changed from 30 minutes to 1.5 hours.
Skip sweets. Stick to savoury dishes if you are unsure: a diner found both dates and banana fattah poor, with seeds and caps left in the dates version.
Use parking. If you are driving, parking is reported directly beside the restaurant, so a car visit should be relatively convenient.
Plan the visit
Practical details
161 Umm Suqeim St
Al Barsha Second - Al Barsha, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Inconsistent taste
Food quality varies sharply across reviews, with some diners finding the mandi flavourful and others calling it very poor.
Food smells
Multiple diners complained about unpleasant smells in the food and inside the restaurant.
Slow service
Weekend service can be slow, and one diner reported waiting outside for more than an hour and a half despite a phone booking.
Delivery delays
Delivery timing has been unreliable, including one order whose estimate changed from 30 minutes to 1.5 hours.
Dessert misses
A review liked the savoury dishes but strongly disliked the dates and banana fattah, including uncleaned date seeds and caps.
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The Bottom Line
Noor Al Mandi is a Yemeni restaurant in Al Barsha for traditional rice-and-meat meals rather than a polished, fine-dining setting. The main draw is mandi: reviews mention both chicken and mutton versions, with generous portions and complimentary salad, soup and a cold drink. Mutton haneeth shoulder and madfoon also receive particularly strong praise from individual diners.
Portions are often large enough to share. One reviewer paid approximately 61 AED for chicken and mutton mandi and felt the quantity made it good value; another said a serving could feed two people, or three smaller appetites. Families have spacious seating choices, including chairs, floor seating and majlis-style areas.
Parking beside the restaurant is another practical advantage, and one review notes opening hours until 2:00 AM. The experience is not completely consistent. Some customers describe excellent flavour, friendly service and clean, comfortable surroundings, while others report unpleasant smells, poor taste, cold items or dry rice.
Weekend service may be slow, delivery estimates have changed dramatically, and sweets such as dates and banana fattah are best approached cautiously. If you are visiting for the first time, dine off-peak and focus on the savoury mandi or haneeth rather than ordering broadly.