“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.”
Gaied hammad
4 months ago
OAKLAND'S BEST YEMENI FOOD
Yemen Chef
Authentic mandi, haneeth, mazmoom, and mogalgal — made the Yemeni way.
SIGNATURE DISHES
Yemeni Mandi & Traditional Favorites
Slow-roasted meats, fragrant rice, and Yemeni classics made for sharing.
BEHIND THE COUNTER
Yemen Chef in Motion
Watch our chefs prepare authentic Yemeni mandi, haneeth and madhbi.
Mandi prep
Haneeth roast
Madhbi grill
Plating up
FROM OUR KITCHEN
Popular Yemeni Dishes in Oakland
The dishes Oakland orders again and again.
ABOUT YEMEN CHEF
Authentic Yemeni Cuisine in Oakland
What neighbors say about Yemen Chef.
4.8from 124 reviews
“Hands down the best Yemeni food in Oakland! Delicious dishes, amazing staff, and a warm, welcoming vibe.”
Alhasan Alnaamani
2 months ago
“First time here, staff was extremely kind and eager to help out. We loved all the dishes — recommend the salta and the rashoosh flatbread. Don't miss the ginger tea, fresh Yemeni chai made to order.”
Eden Sharma
5 months ago
ABOUT US
Cooking the food we want to eat
Yemen Chef started with a simple idea: serve the Yemeni dishes we grew up craving, made right here in Oakland.
Every platter is built on family recipes, halal meats, and the slow, careful cooking that makes Yemeni food unforgettable. From clay-oven mandi to sizzling haneeth and bold mogalgal, we make food that tastes like home — whether you're from Sana'a or San Leandro.
ORDER YEMENI FOOD IN OAKLAND
Mandi, Pickup & Delivery in Oakland
Get authentic Yemeni mandi, haneeth, and mazmoom brought to your door or ready for pickup.
Order online for fast pickup at our Oakland kitchen, or have your favorite Yemeni dishes delivered across the neighborhood. Every order is packed fresh, hot, and true to the flavors we cook in-house every day.
OUR LOCATIONS
Find Us Near You
Yemen Chef is in the heart of Oakland, ready for dine-in, pickup, or takeout.
Yemen Chef Restaurant
900 Market Street
Oakland, CA 94607
GOOD TO KNOW
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the things we hear most.
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.