Wust Al Balad Restaurant - مطعم وسط البلد

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  Abdullah Alqarni

  ·1 month ago

  “My first time visiting Wust Al Balad Restaurant, and it was a wonderful experience. The staff were very welcoming and professional, and our server was especially kind and friendly. We ordered the mandi for two, liver with cheddar cheese, and tamees bread, everything was delicious, freshly prepared, and very filling. They also kindly offered us complimentary meat broth, which was a lovely touch. The price was very reasonable too, around £35 including soft drinks. Excellent food, generous portions, and great service. Definitely recommended, and I’ll happily visit again!”

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  Abu Omar

  ·1 month ago

  “I’ve travelled all over Britain, and I can genuinely say I’ve never had Saudi food here that was this delicious, fresh, and spotlessly clean. Wust Al-Balad is an absolute gem. Proper authentic Saudi food, generous portions, beautifully cooked meat and rice, and everything is absolutely full of flavour. The quality is outstanding, and the service is genuinely five-star — warm, attentive, and professional from start to finish. I also really like the private dining setup. You get your own space, and ordering is easy through a QR code at the table. If you’re coming as a group, they’ve also got a large private room that can accommodate around 20 people. You can even pre-order a whole lamb for the group — just give them a call in advance and they’ll arrange it for you. And whatever you do, don’t leave without trying the Masoub. It’s a traditional Saudi dessert made with bread, banana and cream — rich, comforting, and ridiculously good. Easily one of the best Saudi dining experiences I’ve had anywhere in the UK. 🇸🇦🇬🇧🔥”

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  Ari

  ·1 month ago

  “An absolutely incredible place! Not only was the food great, but my family and I also received fantastic service. The lamb tasted wonderful, and all the food was at an excellent price. I want to congratulate the waiter who served us and the chef, whom we had the chance to meet.”

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  senatrky

  ·3 months ago

  “The food was absolutely amazing, and the staff were incredibly kind and welcoming. I wasn't sure which type of rice to order, so they kindly brought me three different kinds. Every single one was delicious and full of flavour. The hospitality was outstanding, and the portions were generous. It's also very child friendly, which made the experience even better. So far this is the best Yemeni restaurant in Manchester. Highly recommend it”

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  ajarni

  ·3 months ago

  “Private space to eat and authentic layout is unique/ enjoyable and felt fully immersed in a Middle Eastern experience! Very cool! Dined for x3 with no wait time at around 5pm on a Saturday. QR code to order food on your phone and for a assistance which was very clever and easy instead of getting up to walk to the cashier or locate staff. They came really quick to help and bring the food. Staff were very friendly and nice. The portions were big and plenty left to take home - bargain. Very affordable. Lamb was nice and very succulent, rice could have had a bit more flavour but overall tasty with the mint yogurt and chilli they provided on the side. Also, the 'Arabic Salad ' was just normal salad, I was expecting something different so a little disappointed. The Baba Ghanouge was tasty. Would come again to try the different dishes I didn't get to order!”

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  Khalid The Salfordian

  ·3 months ago

  “Our experience with Yemeni and Arabic food at this restaurant has been excellent. We have eaten at the restaurant twice and ordered takeaway once. The management is very helpful and caring. The owner's wife and son are wonderful people. We will continue to recommend this restaurant to our family and friends. Please keep maintaining the taste and quality of your food and never let the standards drop. Well done, and keep up the great work!”

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  Banal Trite

  ·3 months ago

  “Great food, great hospitality, great vibes. I felt like I had travelled back to 80s/90s Saudi Arabia. The food is very authentic and absolutely delicious. I would highly recommend the Lamb Aqda, it is very tender and beautifully spiced, and is served with a bread/khubz. The Chicken Mandi was also of a very high standard, fall-of-the-bone chicken and flavorfully seasoned rice. The interior decorations, seating arrangements and vibes are very gulf-like! Highly recommend to anyone wanting to taste authentic gulf cuisine and for a true gulf culinary experience (that is also super affordable)!!”

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  Simrah Sultana

  ·4 months ago

  “The food, the atmosphere, and the services were great. Felt like a comfort place. It was such a unique experience and the kids were easy to handle. You eat in private designated room which is quite easy with the kids. The food taste, quality, and quantity was unbelievably good and at very affordable prices. Would definitely go again with family and friends. Highly recommend this place.”

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  Adamu Suaibou

  ·4 months ago

  “Wust Al Balat is without a doubt the best Yemeni restaurant I have ever eaten at and honestly, the best in the UK. We ordered the lamb mandi and my goodness, it was absolutely incredible. The lamb was unbelievably tender, full of flavour, and cooked to perfection. The portion of rice was exceptional too unless you’re a professional eater, there’s no way you’ll be able to eat anything afterwards! What made the experience even better was Chef Abo Hajar. This guy is a complete vibe. He made sure me and my friends felt welcomed from the moment we walked in and made sure we never regretted coming here. The desserts and the tea were spot on and finished the meal perfectly. I’m only in Manchester for business for 5 days, and this is already my second day in a row coming back here. That alone says everything. Abo Hajar truly made the experience special thank you man. You are a legend. Definitely coming back again whenever I’m in Manchester. Highly recommended to anyone looking for authentic Yemeni food and amazing hospitality.”

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  Ieva Kavaliauskaite

  ·4 months ago

  “If you love succulent tender falling off the bone labm/ chicken with amazing sauces this will be restaurant you will want to come back over and over again. Second time visiting this restaurant and its been amazing both times. Its finger licking good! I would like to mention that you probably only need to book a space/table during islamic events like Eid and Ramadan as it will get busy. Space is unique and authentic to old Yemeni architecture. Restroom facilities could be renovated so dont expect luxury ect but you will have basics anyway. This restaurant is to celebrate great Yemeni food not concentrating on the facility or location.”

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