Raidan Mandi Restaurant

Name: Raidan Mandi Restaurant
Address: Al Nahda First - Al Nahda - Dubai, Al Nahda, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97142388160

Al Nahda

Yemeni restaurant Open now 04 238 8160

Raidan Mandi Restaurant is a Yemeni restaurant in Al Nahda, known for traditional meat-and-rice dishes. Reviewers often single out the tender mutton mandi and haneeth, while families appreciate the spacious seating, private sections and generous sharing platters.

Reputation Score

4.2

★★★★☆

4,193 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Tender Mandi

The mutton mandi is praised for lightly seasoned meat that slides off the bone.

Large Portions

The big mandi platter can comfortably serve a group, and one mutton mandi portion was described as fulfilling for two.

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What to Eat at Raidan Mandi Restaurant

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Raidan Mandi Restaurant, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 7

Mandi Net +5

“Delicious mandi with flavorful rice and tender meat. Fresh food, good portions, and friendly service. Highly recommended!”
Chicken madhbi Net +3

“Great chicken madhbi with good value for money. We came here on a Friday afternoon and liked it. Ample parking facilities. Extremely friendly staff who take time to explain and smile ;-) We ordered 2 chicken madhbis and 2 kunafas, 1 with cream and 1 with cheese. We liked the cream better. The only catch is that the food is spicier than normal chicken madhbis. Idk if it was the tomato sauce or the chicken. Bearable though. Take a yogurt along with the madhbi and you can balance the spiceness. The chicken by itself was good, not hard or soft. We loved it and will surely come again.”
Cream kunafa Net +3

“Buy some extra yoghurt and enjoy the lunch and end the meal with a good cream kunafa and complimentary black tea.”
Mutton mandi Net +3

“Got the mutton Mandi for lunch through smiles, the food arrived hot and packed well. The mutton was cooked really well and was not chewy while the skin was fatty and flavour full. The side items were good and felt fresh and the rice was also perfectly cooked and not to mention the quantity which is definitely fulfilling for 2 people.”
Meat hanith (shoulder) mandi Net +2

“Specially Mutton Haneeth.”
Kunafa Net +2

“Summary ->The kunafa was so nice that we ordered one more even though we were full :"D”
Nashif crispy mutton Net +2

“Pair it with that Nashif Crispy mutton, juicy, tender, soaked in rich tomatoes and onions—a full bowl of pure flavor explosion.”

Honorable mentions (24)

Big mandi platter Net +1

“The big Mandi platter was huge and perfect for sharing. The meat was traditionally slow-cooked — very soft, juicy, and flavorful.”
Bukhara rice Net +1

“We ordered the meat Madfoun(baked and cooked in foil), meat Hanith (Shoulder) Mandi, with a mix of Bukhari rice and Zurbian rice, and each dish was packed with rich, tender meat and flavorful rice.”
Cheese kunafa Net +1

“Also had a savory yet sweet Cheese Kunafa.”
Chicken mandi Net +1

“Tried the chicken and mutton mandi, really delicious.”
Chicken mandi rice Net +1

“Went there for dinner and bought Chicken mandi rice. It was perfect and the meat also super smooth. But rice is just same as other biriyani types nothing new in it. Never had that experience before. Definitely try the other dishes again someday.”
Crunchy bread with black seeds Net +1

“And then—bam!—that huge crunchy bread with black seeds hits your taste buds, fresh out of an angel’s oven.”
Fattoush Net +1

“Raidan Mandi Dubai Branch my Family almost 1 year. I am happy here. All food Super Delicious 🤤 my favorite Soup, Nashif Crispy, liver, Fattoush ❤️ Mujib, Sajid, Muhammed, my best team. Manager Mr. Adnan and Mr. Muhammed always welcoming 🤝 Especially many Thanks Mujib ❤️”
Grilled lamb meat Net +1

“We ordered the original Mandi lamb and added a grilled lamb meat. Man o man! Plump was the first reaction to the soft rice grains, cooked to perfection. The Mandi lamb was out of this world. Lightly seasoned sliding off the bone. Gorgeous! The grilled one was equally tender with a light addition of spice, I suspect the meat is broiled first in order to perfect the soft tenderness of the meat.”
Heniz meat Net +1

“Good stuff Good food Delicious 😋 I love it so much Heniz meat and Maasoub abd Kunafa ❤️❤️”
Kahwa Net +1

“To end this meal, they have a kahwa counter at the exit, its pretty good.”
Laham kabsa Net +1

“The best laham Kabsa on the planet. Great and every green.”
Liver Net +1

“Raidan Mandi Dubai Branch my Family almost 1 year. I am happy here. All food Super Delicious 🤤 my favorite Soup, Nashif Crispy, liver, Fattoush ❤️ Mujib, Sajid, Muhammed, my best team. Manager Mr. Adnan and Mr. Muhammed always welcoming 🤝 Especially many Thanks Mujib ❤️”
Maasoub Net +1

“Good stuff Good food Delicious 😋 I love it so much Heniz meat and Maasoub abd Kunafa ❤️❤️”
Mandi lamb Net +1

“” We ordered the original Mandi lamb and added a grilled lamb meat. Man o man! Plump was the first reaction to the soft rice grains, cooked to perfection. The Mandi lamb was out of this world. Lightly seasoned sliding off the bone. Gorgeous!”
Manthi Net +1

“They serve different types rices, manthi, bukhari, zurbian and more with chicken, mutton and whole sheep. The taste and tenderness are wonderful.”
Meat madfoun Net +1

“We ordered the meat Madfoun(baked and cooked in foil), meat Hanith (Shoulder) Mandi, with a mix of Bukhari rice and Zurbian rice, and each dish was packed with rich, tender meat and flavorful rice.”
Meat mandi Net +1

“The best Meat Mandi I've ever had in UAE so far... spacious, on time service, waiters are polite, clean and most of all tasty 😋 and best quality”
Mutton madbi Net +1

“Recommended Mutton Hanith and Mutton Madbi in one platter. The meat was tender and very tasty.”
Mutton ribs Net +1

“As always, superb food. This time, we tried the mutton ribs, which were yum & and melting. More majlis space is needed if they can make it.”
Mutton zurbian Net +1

“I liked the mutton zurbian above all, though I would be happier if they could reduce the usage of red colour.”
Ratb bread Net +1

“This is my 2 years regularly visiting Raidan Mandi Dubai Branch 🥰 Familiar place. Food is super delicious. My fav Ratb bread. Soup. Liver. Felly fish. Mutton Madbi. Staff super friendly.”
Tender lamb shoulder Net +1

“We tried the tender lamb shoulder, sea bream, along with a good variety of fresh salads.”
Zurbian rice Net +1

“We ordered the meat Madfoun(baked and cooked in foil), meat Hanith (Shoulder) Mandi, with a mix of Bukhari rice and Zurbian rice, and each dish was packed with rich, tender meat and flavorful rice.”
Chicken kabsa Net 0

Mixed feedback

“Great and good food and service . I really liked chicken kabsa. Just a suggestion to make it a bit more salty.”

Drinks 1

Arabic tea Net +2

“After the meal they give Arabic tea . Which is again on the house and great.. A must try for meat lovers...”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Try Haneeth. Mutton haneeth is one of the most consistently recommended dishes, especially when choosing a meat platter.

Save Room. Order the cream kunafa after your meal; one table ordered a second serving despite already being full.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Al Nahda First - Al Nahda - Dubai

Al Nahda First - Al Nahda, Dubai

04 238 8160

Mon	9:00 AM – 1:30 AM
Tue	9:00 AM – 1:30 AM
Wed	9:00 AM – 1:30 AM
Thu	9:00 AM – 1:30 AM
Fri	9:00 AM – 1:30 AM
Sat	9:00 AM – 1:30 AM
Sun	9:00 AM – 1:30 AM

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Common Concerns

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Service Gaps

One delivery order was accepted and then cancelled only after 40 minutes because the dish was unavailable.

Food Safety

A reviewer reported finding plastic in the mandi and hair in the dessert, with no apology from staff.

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The Bottom Line

Raidan Mandi Restaurant is a Yemeni dining spot in Al Nahda built around meat, rice and traditional accompaniments. The mutton mandi is the clearest draw: reviewers describe tender meat sliding off the bone, while the large mandi platter works well for sharing. Mutton haneeth, chicken madbhi and kabsa are other commonly discussed choices.

The setting suits families and groups more than a quick, minimalist meal. Reviews mention a spacious, clean restaurant with private seating and majlis areas, plus a comfortable traditional atmosphere. Complimentary soup and Arabic tea are recurring details, and cream kunafa is a popular way to finish—one table ordered another even after feeling full.

Portions are often described as generous, including a mutton mandi serving that fed two, though quantity and dish quality are not completely consistent. One reviewer found the mandi rice and haneeth disappointing, while another reported plastic in the mandi and hair in a dessert, so checking your order is sensible. Plan around busy periods: a full restaurant has meant roughly 30 minutes for a table and slower ordering.

Confirm current prices before ordering, as older menus may be outdated. For delivery, reconfirm availability and contact details after placing the order.