Yemen Cafe
Yemeni Restaurant$$$$
Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn
The experts at Gothamist and Village Voice recommend this place
"Complimentary lamb soup is amazing!"(6 Tips)
"Beef kabsa is the best <3<3"(3 Tips)
"Order Haneez with Kabsa rice 🍛🍛"(3 Tips)
"Hanez is really good and the hummus with the arabic bread is amazing"(8 Tips)
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Samantha TanApril 17, 2014Huge portions of delicious melt-in-the-mouth lamb haneeth and salta, complimentary lamb soup, unlimited sweet hot chai (self-service), soft and fresh warm flatbread...YUM!
Helena WongDecember 16, 20145 stars for Authenticity! Try the Lamb Haneeth, Chicken Curry & Hummus. Complimentary naan, salad and soup. I will be back!! p.s. No alcohol served.
Nader NouraeeAugust 21, 2014The lamb haneeth is ridiculously good, no exaggeration. Meat so soft and juicy, it feels like butter in your mouth. The waiters will keep the freshly baked bread coming, and free chai refills!
David BlackmanFebruary 3, 2016This place is so ridiculously delicious and warming. Meals start with warm lamb broth and cardamon tea. Hummus + pita and the Lamb Haneeth are amazing. *no* alcohol.
John FonteinNovember 3, 2017One of the most authentic Yemenese places I've been to. Order the lamb haneeth and don't forget the free sweet tea!
Keith WoodJune 27, 2015Great authentic place. Have only been during lunch, but the "Lunch" portions are generous and fulfilling. There wasn't a seat avail on a Friday afternoon, but its just as good at home. Lamb Haneeth!
KassMarch 10, 2017Complimentary tea and soup that are out of this world. Every entree I've had has crushed it, but special shout out goes to the lamb
Village VoiceMay 31, 2012Our food critic Robert Sietsema says the Haneez is so tender and flavorful that “a toothless guy could enjoy it.” It’s ranked number 2 on his top lamb dishes in NYC.
Loukas PetridisJanuary 28, 2018The food is excellent. We had the lamb loubia and lamb haneeth, both were exquisite. The portions are very generous, enough for two meals on
The softest and juiciest lamb you can ever have in nyc, you can forget about using a knife, especially lamb haneeth is a must try.
diana jinAugust 5, 2016First time trying Yemenite food and it was so good! Generous portions of the main dishes are served with complimentary soup and salad.
AmandaDecember 25, 2015The lamb soup to start is incredible and the lamb haneeth is the best! For dessert try the Fatah with honey and cream. So good!!
one of my favorite restaurants in Brooklyn Heights. I've tried almost every dishes in the menu and I love all of them.
Complementary, delicious, flavorful tea(and lamb soup for the carnivores). Really nice staff. Great baba and hummus.
Sabrina MajeedMarch 1, 2015Get the lamb salta, the lamb literally falls right off the bone. Also the fattah with honey is the perfect balance of savory and sweet.
Free soup when you sit down is delicious. Chicken and hummus and Lamb Haneeth are enough to three. So good.
Serious EatsOctober 2, 2013Barebones-casual Middle Eastern serving food that's soulful, delicious, and a great bargain.- Complimentary lamb soup is amazing! Be sure to try to baba ganoush. Any entree is sure to be awesome.
Stuart AdlerFebruary 13, 2014Yummy is an understatement! Run, don't walk here and enjoy an authentic Middle Eastern meal- flatbread, soup, and all!
Jim AndersonOctober 20, 2013Try the Salta - Lamb and okra stew served in a cast iron bowl that sizzled and steamed for nearly 10 minutes! Wow!
- Jim AndersonOctober 20, 2013Try the Yemeni Pita Bread - Thick, chewy and perfect for hummus & stew! ...and recommended by CIA agent regulars.
Julius TarngMarch 1, 2015So damn good. Can share a lamb salta for two. Hit up the free tea in the back.- Jim AndersonOctober 20, 2013Try the Lamb Soup - So delicious and loaded with lamb that I forgot to try to pick out the CIA agents in the restaurant.
Shane AntonyJune 26, 2014Not sure abt the hype. Haneeth was dry and not huge (there was a ton of rice). People rant abt the free soup/salad but the entree costs $20 for a reason. Go if ur in the hood but don't make a trip.
Campbell BirdOctober 13, 2015Where else can you get Yemeni food? Get the lamb fattah. You won't regret it.
The best lamb dish in New York, slow roasted that the meat just falls off the bone. Enough said.
- Jim AndersonOctober 20, 2013Try the Haneeth Lamb - So Good! And recommended by 4 our 5 CIA agents. (The 5th one isn't talking.)
Nauman NoorSeptember 18, 2018Waits are worth it though chicken kebab was a bit over cooked. Go for the lamb dishes as those never disappoint.- Amal Al RebhOctober 9, 2014They gave us a complementary soup, flat bread, salad and amazing cup of tea
Ariel DavisMay 28, 2012Delicious babaganoug and hummus! Puffy bread they serve with it is dangerously good.
Spotted by Locals - city guides by localsSeptember 29, 2013Unbelievably authentic! Like being in Qatar! Read more
Chris FMarch 8, 2017Use the styrofoam cups for the self-serve hot tea unless you like burning your fingies. The metal cups are better for water.
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Since 1986 Yemen Café and Restaurant has served the Brooklyn community authentic, Yemeni cuisine, well known for its flavor, freshness, and use of spices.
Open until 11:30 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 10:00 AM–11:30 PM
(718) 834-9533
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"I love the tea the lamb broth.The service could not ask for more really nice polite! Also conversation really enjoyed hearing about Yemen."
Theresa Garland - 8.9
"Everything is so good!! Ouzi chicken and pistachio flatbread were amazing"
Jarel Hill - 8.5
"Definitely have the kenafa, otherwise all the entrees are amazing too. Love their shawarma sliders."
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"Always my favourite place to be when I am in NY. Love the dynamic."
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"Food was great so was the environment. Service was very nice as well. Definitely coming backk, soon."
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"A “must visit”! Great view of Manhattan. It’s a very popular place for wedding proposals too, so you may be lucky to catch one - I did! Note: The pedestrian way from Brooklyn is a bit hard to find."
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