Yemen Café & Restaurant
$$ • Middle Eastern, CafeAbout Yemen Café & Restaurant
Customers' Favorites
Mix Grill over Rice with Lentils
Foul Moudamas and Lahmacun
Charcoal Grilled Chicken
Yemen Haneeth with Rice
Salad Soup and Bread
Kibdah Lamb Liver
Fatah with Honey
Hummus with Lamb
Fish of the Day
Mix Grill Kabab
Yemen Café & Restaurant Reviews
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Great food with native Yemeni ambience and flavors.
It’s an Amaz’g culinary feast that, along w/the diverse & lively mix of cultures, is the closest experience to actually traveling to Yemen 🇾🇪.
I, personally, attend the Atlantic Ave. locat’n & have the distinct pleasure of know’g (& Loving) The Nassir Bros. They are Family❣️
I, personally, attend the Atlantic Ave. locat’n & have the distinct pleasure of know’g (& Loving) The Nassir Bros. They are Family❣️
Food is good staff is bery kind
Hours
| Monday | 9AM - 10:30PM |
| Tuesday | 9AM - 10:30PM |
| Wednesday | 9AM - 10:30PM |
| Thursday | 9AM - 10:30PM |
| Friday | 9AM - 10:30PM |
| Saturday | 9AM - 10:30PM |
| Sunday | 9AM - 10:30PM |
Yemen Café & Restaurant is a celebrated Yemeni dining spot in New York, highly regarded for its authenticity and rich flavors. Diners consistently praise the restaurant for its warm atmosphere that reflects Yemeni culture and tradition. The menu boasts delicious dishes, including lamb soup, lamb handeth, and fahasa, which have left many guests deeply satisfied. The fresh bread is a standout, often enjoyed right from the pickup or during the meal, while the well-prepared salad and perfectly cooked rice and meat dishes showcase the high quality of ingredients used.
While some customers note that the prices are slightly higher, the attentive and accommodating service makes up for it. The restaurant often attracts crowds, filling up quickly after diners arrive. Guests also appreciate the self-serve tea station, enhancing the overall experience. Many have found the café to be a hidden gem, drawing visitors from afar, even during adverse weather conditions. Overall, Yemen Café & Restaurant remains a must-visit for those wanting to savor authentic Yemeni cuisine in a welcoming environment.