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Yemeni Restaurant & Shawarma Mediterranean
$$$$ · Mediterranean

377 W 125th St, New York, NY 10027
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Best Mediterranean in Harlem

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Food Quality 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Consistency 5
Cultural Relevance 5

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Master Critic Review

Yemeni Restaurant & Shawarma Mediterranean 8.1
Morningside Heights
Vibes: Comfort Food Classics Quick Bites Champions Hidden Gems Heaven Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Yemeni Restaurant & Shawarma Mediterranean sits just off 125th Street serving mandi, roasted lamb, shawarma, and mezze on metal platters that feel more home-style than polished. It draws a steady crowd for late lunches and casual dinners where you can stretch a meat-and-rice tray or shawarma plate across multiple people.
Must-Try Dishes: Chicken Mendi, Roasted Lamb with Rice, Empire Chicken Shawarma
Scores:
Value: 8.6 Service: 7.4 Consistency: 7.9 Food Quality: 8.4 Atmosphere: 6.5 Cultural Relevance: 7.8
What makes it special: Casual Yemeni-Mediterranean spot where mandi, shawarma, and mezze come in shareable, comfort-first portions near 125th Street.
Who should go: Friends splitting big rice-and-meat platters on a budget.
When to visit: Late lunch or early dinner before the busiest rush.
What to order: Chicken Mendi, Roasted Lamb with Rice, Empire Chicken Shawarma.
Insider tip: Ask for extra broth and house bread to stretch the rice platters.