Ample portions of traditional Yemeni fare in a warm, roomy space lined with art.
Maira Z
Visited Marib Restaurant for a Yemeni iftar, and I genuinely loved every single dish on the buffet. From haneeth and mandi to grilled items, hummus, fresh salads, and sambusas — everything was delicious. And the desserts! So much baklava and luqaimat, followed by tea and drinks — it was such a treat.
What made it even more special was the atmosphere. Breaking fast surrounded by everyone created such a warm, celebratory vibe. The staff served each person themselves, which felt like true hospitality and also meant there wasn’t unnecessary food waste. At the same time, it never felt overwhelming — just a really nice balance.
And ending with aden tea and kahwa made it even better — the perfect way to wind down after such a lovely meal. Definitely enjoyed every bit of it.
… moreA E
Wow, just wow! This place is delicious. I very often have ethnic food and this place is definitely on my current top 10 favorites! Good job, keep up making great food! Pictures were our dinner for two on a Saturday night.
… moreSafa Mirza Raja
Tried their Lamb Haneeth and Chicken Mandi and wow both were absolutely delicious. Even though the place was super busy, Rana was incredibly helpful and so quick with everything. She really gave us the best service. Definitely worth the visit!
… moreRaheel Naeem
I decided to eat out on new years eve. I called in advance to ask when the kitchen closed they said 9:30. We got there at 7ish. We ordered the hummus with chicken which was delicious. I ordered the chicken mandi. Rice seemed like it wasn’t fresh. The chicken seemed like it was warmed up in a microwave. I also orders the kids chicken nuggets and cheese sambousic. Those were good. Kids enjoyed them. My wife also wanted chicken sambousic but those had a weird smell to it. I can’t explain it but it seemed like the chicken wasn’t cleaned properly and was thrown into the grinder. Now here is the part where I got really upset. After our food was brought to our table not one person came to ask if the food was ok. I wanted to tell them about the chicken sambousic. Which say there we didn’t eat it. Also we asked for water and no one brought us water to drink. I had to drink water that we brought with us that we usually fill the kids water bottle with. Service was horrible. Mind you there was a American family sitting behind us and the sever came by their table several times. But we didn’t have anyone come by at all. It wasn’t busy. Maybe 3-5 tables at most. Once we finished our food we wait about 30 mins for someone to come by to bring us our check. No one came so I walked up to the front desk to ask if I could pay. The guys said he would bring us our check. I also took up the smelly chicken sambousic and told him I was waiting for someone to come by but no one did so I could tell them about this. He said he would remove it from the bill. I wasn’t planning on leaving 1 penny as tip after all this. Once he brought me the check there was a an added 20% gratuity to me check and also a CC fee. I asked them why did you add gratuity. He said that it’s added automatically and it goes to the owner. I explained to him why I should pay gratuity if all you did was bring us the food. No one came to check on us or even bring us water. But the American family sitting behind me was getting checked on every few minutes. The guy said he would be move it and also the CC fee. This is my second time here. First time we really enjoyed it but this was probably our last time here.
… moreSoul m (LionsJungleKing)
From the service to the food. It was a good experience. The nan was made good. I would say they had the best falafel in town. Pricing was reasonable for the items.
… moreDavid Plate
For three nights in a row we have eaten here. Quality of food is top notch. Kind wait staff and during Ramadan they offer an incredible buffet starting at 5pm. My wife doesn’t like spice but I do… perfect balance for both of us. The baba ganoush was the best I’ve had anywhere. We had tandoori chicken, tender and perfectly spiced. My shafout (please don’t miss this dish!) and lamb muqalqal was tender and so smooth. The lamb is cooked just right… That may be my new favorite dish? There is no weight and always a table available, but I just can’t get over how gentle And helpful the staff are to a new visitor. I wish I could give more than five stars! You won’t be disappointed.
… moreMJ
Marib offers a decent dining experience with a few standout elements. The food was generally good, though there were some areas for improvement. The chicken lacked flavor, and the rice was just okay. However, the highlight of the meal was definitely the chicken hummus served with bread – a delicious and well-executed dish that stood out.
The atmosphere was pleasant, though the restaurant was a bit chilly when we arrived. It wasn’t crowded, which made for a relaxed experience. The service was friendly but slightly on the slow side.
Overall, it was a good experience. While I personally wouldn’t return, I think Marib is a decent option for those looking to try something new.
… moreMariam Suqi
We had an event at the Springfield location. The food, service, and staff were wonderful. I’ve never had Yemeni food, but HOLY! It was all delicious. Im hoping they sell the baba ganoush, hummus, freekeh, and baklava so I can buy some for parties.
… moreSuqi
Went there for an event, we reserved half the the restaurant. The staff was very hospitable. The food was amazing, every person at the event raved about how good the food was, the lamb melts in your mouth. I don’t normally eat dessert, but that night I couldn’t stop myself from eating every dessert item at the buffet.
… moreFahadinho
“Amazing food, beautiful presentation, and rich authentic flavors.
The staff is wonderful and very welcoming.
Easily the best restaurant in the Washington area. Highly recommended!”
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