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OAKLAND'S BEST YEMENI FOOD

Yemen Chef Restaurant

Authentic mandi, haneeth, mazmoom, and mogalgal — made the Yemeni way.

Our Signature Dishes

Yemeni Mandi & Traditional Favorites

Slow-roasted meats, fragrant rice, and Yemeni classics made for sharing.

Sanani Kebab
Sanani Kebab
Chicken Hanith
Chicken Hanith
Lemonade
Lemonade
Mazmoom Lamb
Mazmoom Lamb
Half Chicken Mandi
Half Chicken Mandi
Grilled Chicken With Rice
Grilled Chicken With Rice

Our Story

Yemeni Tradition

Yemen Chef started with a simple idea: serve the Yemeni dishes we grew up craving, made right here in Oakland.

Every platter at Yemen Chef is built on halal meats, family recipes, and traditional Yemeni spices. From Chicken Haneeth and Half Chicken Mandi to sizzling Mogalgal, Shawarma Combo, and clay-pot Foul, each dish is cooked the slow, honest way — so it tastes like home, whether you dine in or take it to go.
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Ready to Taste Yemen?

Pickup, delivery, or dine-in — your favorite Yemeni dishes are just a tap away.

Order online for quick pickup at our Oakland kitchen. From a Chicken Sheesh Tawook Sandwich to a family-sized Mandi spread, every order is packed fresh, hot, and true to the flavors we cook in-house daily.
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Reviews

What Our Guests Say

Rated 4.7 stars on Google — trusted by the community

“First time here, staff was extremely kind and eager to help out :) we loved all the dishes but recommend the salta and the rashoosh flatbread. Don't miss the ginger tea, fresh Yemeni chai made to order. Also the seating arrangement is so awesome and comfortable. Felt like a true uncle eating and enjoying the food!”

Eden Sharma

“An absolute hidden gem! The food here is incredibly authentic and flavorful—the lamb Haneeth was so tender it fell off the bone, and the Fahsa arrived bubbling in a hot clay pot. The warm, fresh bread is unmatched and the fresh juices is so refreshing. It feels like a cozy, home-cooked meal straight from Yemen. Highly recommend! Thank you solaiman”

Gaied hammad

“I was really pleased with this place. They have traditional Yemeni dishes and they have traditional breakfast dishes. The place is not very big but it's very cozy and I have traditional seating which was kind of cool plenty of parking in the plaza. I highly recommend the soups that come in the clay pot and you buy the bread separate really really delicious”

Sam Ali

FAQ

Questions? We Have Answers

Everything you need to know before visiting us.

Yemen Chef is at 900 Market Street, Oakland, CA 94607, in the heart of Oakland. We're easy to reach for dine-in, pickup, or takeout.
We serve authentic Yemeni cuisine — mandi, haneeth, mazmoom, mogalgal, grilled meats, fragrant rice, fresh breads, and house-made sauces.
We're open seven days a week, 9:00 AM to 9:30 PM. Hours are also listed in our footer.
Yes. All meat served at Yemen Chef is halal, prepared according to Yemeni culinary traditions.
Guests love our chicken haneeth, half chicken mandi, lamb mazmoom, and Yemeni meat mogalgal.
Yes. You can order online for pickup, or call us at (510) 507-5120. Delivery availability depends on your address at checkout.
Our half chicken mandi starts at $14.99. Prices for larger portions and lamb mandi are available on the full menu.

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Hours & Location

900 Market St, Oakland, CA 94607 - (510) 507 5120

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