At Shibam Mediterranean Restaurant, we bring you authentic, organic southern Yemeni cuisine crafted from recipes originating in Shibam, Yemen—one of the world’s oldest skyscraper cities. Founded around the 3rd century CE and once the capital of the Hadhramaut kingdom, Shibam has been continuously inhabited for over 1,700 years. The dishes we serve today reflect the same rich flavors once prepared for kings of the ancient Himyarite Kingdom, passed down through generations from Shibam and the surrounding highland regions.
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Daniel S.
Incredible food – very generous portions, especially for the price, but it’s the quality that has brought me back. I could happily live on the bread. The fahsah is the platonic ideal of a stew, but I haven’t found a bad thing on the menu.
… moreMuhammad
I Absolutely love this place!
The food is full of authentic Arabic flavor and cooked with real care. My favourite dish is Zubaidi fish. It’s always perfectly cooked. Their lamb is also very good and delicious!
The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the staff are kind and attentive.
Highly recommended for anyone who loves delicious Middle Eastern food!
… moreThe food is full of authentic Arabic flavor and cooked with real care. My favourite dish is Zubaidi fish. It’s always perfectly cooked. Their lamb is also very good and delicious!
The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the staff are kind and attentive.
Highly recommended for anyone who loves delicious Middle Eastern food!
A G
People may come to see Niagara Falls, but we come here for this mind-blowing restaurant!
The meat is so fresh, I wouldn’t be surprised if it was prancing around in a field just yesterday. The Mandi meat is not just fresh, it’s also perfectly seasoned and slow-cooked until it’s so tender it practically melts in your mouth. And the rice! It’s like they cracked the code to perfect Arab rice – fluffy, flavorful, and always spot-on. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, with Arabic songs like Fairuz in the morning and the legendary Yemeni singer Abu Baker Salem adding to the authentic experience. The staff is always ready with a smile and a helping hand to ensure that everyone has an enjoyable dining experience.
Don’t step foot in this restaurant unless you are prepared to make multiple visits again, because one time just won’t be enough.
… moreThe meat is so fresh, I wouldn’t be surprised if it was prancing around in a field just yesterday. The Mandi meat is not just fresh, it’s also perfectly seasoned and slow-cooked until it’s so tender it practically melts in your mouth. And the rice! It’s like they cracked the code to perfect Arab rice – fluffy, flavorful, and always spot-on. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, with Arabic songs like Fairuz in the morning and the legendary Yemeni singer Abu Baker Salem adding to the authentic experience. The staff is always ready with a smile and a helping hand to ensure that everyone has an enjoyable dining experience.
Don’t step foot in this restaurant unless you are prepared to make multiple visits again, because one time just won’t be enough.
Pankaj Ghosh
We ordered the Lamb Mandi and received three pieces of lamb, all of which were tough and tasted like they had been sitting for a while. The rice was extremely dry and undercooked. Additionally, the onion slices provided were not fresh, appearing wilted and unappetizing.
We spoke to the manager about the poor quality of the food, but he seemed uninterested in our feedback. He was on his phone while we were talking and didn’t seem to care about what we were saying.
… moreWe spoke to the manager about the poor quality of the food, but he seemed uninterested in our feedback. He was on his phone while we were talking and didn’t seem to care about what we were saying.
Suha Khan
The food is made fresh, every dish we tried has been an amazing experience. Their Mandi is our favorite, as every dish has a serving for about 4 people. The prices are cheap for such huge quantities. They also give soup and salad as sides with every order. Hands down the best Yemeni place in upstate! The owner may have difficulties communicating as English is not his first language, but he’s been super hospitable and kind.
… moreKamran Khan
MashAllah excellent food
Quick service, clean environment, very reasonable price, generous amount of food. The cook is super nice, he comes out personally to ask about dishes (be a bit patient as his English isn’t the best but he will not disappoint with his fantastic food). Their mandi is amazing, highly recommend!
… moreQuick service, clean environment, very reasonable price, generous amount of food. The cook is super nice, he comes out personally to ask about dishes (be a bit patient as his English isn’t the best but he will not disappoint with his fantastic food). Their mandi is amazing, highly recommend!
Mohammad Alhabeeb
Authentic Arabian food wonderful taste wonderful experience after being away from home brought me back in seconds, many thanks to chef Mohammad and sister Amina, our order was 4 portions Mandy (comes with meat broth on the side), 1 portion Zurbian, and 6 beverages, all for 100$
… moreMehrazul Islam
When are you reopening? I absolutely love your food. I have noticed your restaurant is temporarily closed for a long time. I hope everything is okay and you will reopen soon.
… moreLaura Hartman
Wow! Fresh and wonderful flavors in all of the food we ordered. Bread was freshly made, lamb soup was very tasty and the chicken galaba was so richly spiced and tender. We will be back soon!
… moreHasibul Hasan
Portions were great. 1 portion of mandi,chicken on coal, hanith etc Enough for 2 people if you eat average. Taste greate.
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