Yemen Cafe
“The lamb Haneeth is slow roasted for maximum flavor and juiciness.”
“I've also had the Haneez, which is their specialty, the galabah, and the fatah.”
“Tender, soft, flavorful, juicy, falling off the bone, fatty, cholesterol city Yumminess that melts into your mouth!”
Yemen Cafe
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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I went for lunch. But ended up getting a dinner dish because they only had what I wanted for dinner not lunch. Which was kind of disappointing because we had to pay a lot more and it was too big of a portion.. I couldn't finish it. One more thing about the menu if you are looking for Aseed they don't always have it they "don't always make it". Back to my dish.Honestly it needed more salt or spices or something it was REALLY bland. My sister had the same dish without the meat (she had the lunch porition we both had Salta) and she loved it. So maybe it's just me. But I need something with a little more kick and flavor.. and perhaps salt. My sister commented maybe they know people are worried about their blood pressure. Who knows. But restaurant was clean. I hear it is usually crowded but it wasn't. The waiter kind of deserted us but when they were around (several people waited on us) they were nice, polite and funny.
I simply can not see why this place is so highly rated. The place was packed when we got there so we had to wait for a table. Once we were seated in the tight, dingy looking dining room, the food right away started coming out. The meal started promising, a wonderful lamb soup and a nice salad. Then, as quickly as our orders were taken, our entrees came out. Chicken haneeth was over cooked, dry and not seasoned at all. Even worse, chicken agda had absolutely no flavor what so ever. Could've benefitted from being served with a more fragrant basmati rice instead of the plain white rice they served with it. Service was quick and friendly. Prices are fair for the large portions you're given. I just wish the food wasn't so bland. I do not recommend this place at all.
Sooooooooo good! 4.5
I randomly stopped by here after a doctor's appointment nearby and have been wanting to try Yemenis food and I didn't regret it one bit. I tried a chicken stew dish, which came with rice, and it was the tastiest chicken stew I've ever had in my life! They serve a soup side as well as a side, which were good, not crazy yummy though.
Service
There weren't many people in the actual restaurant, but the servers were incredibly friendly and helpful when I was ordering.
Timeliness & freshness
The food comes out very quickly and it tastes super Duper fresh.
The restaurant
The actual restaurant is not somewhere I would recommend to sit down and enjoy a lovely meal. It's pretty standard and slightly dull, but filled with love, good people and food. I'll def come back!
The diverse Filipina Foodie,
Renee Rises
Very unassuming place but delicious food, pleasant service, and great value! Came for lunch with hubby and our 1 year old. There are some steps to enter the restaurant, but once you enter plenty of room and high chairs to use. We had the lamb haneeth and the chicken stew. My favorites are the complimentary lamb broth they serve before the meal, as well as the fresh, clay oven baked bread that comes with most of the entrees. We had two large entrees, with enough leftovers to feed me for one more meal all for under $30.
Walked into this place when I was in brooklyn to see a friend. What an authentic place!!!! Ambience, staff and food. So cordial. Lamb soup and house salad unlimited. With any entree unlimited house baked bread. The bread was by far the best part of the meal. Also, their honey and bread dessert is amazing. Coming back
OK, this place may not look like much but the food is fantastic! If you like lamb, you will have your socks knocked off. The lamb soup was delicious, as were all the dinners. Perfect for a cold night.
I had the lamb shish kebob and my husband had the lamb Haneeth. We were both really impressed. The lamb Haneeth is slow roasted for maximum flavor and juiciness. We shared, so we were each able to enjoy everything. My friend also ordered the lamb Haneeth and couldn't get over how good it was.
Service was not only incredibly good, but extremely friendly. The guys were all smiling, happy, eager to explain the menu and very helpful. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. We tried the dessert – didn't get the name – but it was great, buttery and warm with honey and cream over something grainy.
Portions were huge and we took a lot home. If you're on Atlantic Ave, try this place, it's so much fun!
Some of the best lamb i have ever had. Excellent lamb stew, haneeth, rice and tea at the end was an excellent touch. I will definitely be back when in NYC. This place just got added to my list of "must eat when in NYC."
The positives- They give you a ridiculous amount of food to eat here. Too much. For starters they give you broth. It had a hint of curry. The hummus & flatbread is very tasty. Salad is ok. The main course was chicken salta & chicken kabobs. The kabobs were burnt. The vegetable sauce for the salta was unrecognizable & very salty. The dishes didn't have a distinctive taste. Everything tastes the same.