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Yemeni

Yemen Cafe & Restaurant

Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, NY 📍 Maps

Yemen Cafe, established in 1986, was originally conceived more as a social club for Yemeni immigrants than a restaurant, offering a place for community members to connect and find support. It quickly became America's first authentic Yemeni restaurant, a culinary and cultural anchor for the Arab community in Brooklyn. Regulars know that every meal starts with complimentary lamb broth soup, a simple salad, and freshly baked Yemeni flatbread, setting a tone of generous hospitality.

★ The Legend
Lamb Haneeth
This slow-roasted lamb dish is seasoned with traditional Yemeni spices and cooked for hours until it's incredibly tender and falls off the bone. It's served with fragrant basmati rice and vegetables, offering a rich, comforting experience that's been a menu staple for decades.
◆ Fan Favorite
Fahsah
Served bubbling hot in a traditional clay bowl, this hearty stew combines shredded lamb with roasted vegetables in a deeply savory and flavorful broth. It's a dish that regulars consistently rave about, often citing it as their favorite for its comforting warmth and rich taste.
● Chef's Pick
Saltah
Often referred to as Yemen's national dish, this bubbling okra and lamb stew with whipped fenugreek (hilbeh) is a favorite of food critics and is served with haneeth. It's a sizzling metal bucket of whole okra, tomato, potato, and carrots, cooked in a frothy stew of anise, ginger, onion, cardamom, and whipped fenugreek.
◇ Hidden Gem
Foul
This bubbling hot dish of stewed fava beans, tomatoes, and sautéed onions is a traditional Yemeni dish that provides a perfect topping for shak-shookah. It's a dish that the staff themselves enjoy eating as leftovers.
Insider Tip

Don't make the mistake of reaching for cutlery immediately. The proper, traditional way to enjoy your meal, especially dishes like the Lamb Haneeth and Fahsah, is to use pieces of the complimentary Yemeni flatbread to scoop up the meat, rice, and stew. This enhances the cultural experience and truly lets you savor the flavors as intended.

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