YEMEN HEAVEN
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About YEMEN HEAVEN
Yemen Heaven is a Middle Eastern restaurant on Walmgate in York, where the kitchen centres on Yemeni slow-cooking rather than the broader regional standard. The house special is lamb mandi, a long, slow-cooked lamb dish served with rice, and it anchors a menu that also covers sharing mezze and desserts such as Um Ali and Kunafah. A covered and heated outdoor seating area runs alongside the Middle Eastern and Yemeni decorated dining room inside, giving the place year-round tables in two distinct settings. Dogs are welcome throughout. Gluten-free options are accommodated on request. A house special strawberry Daiquiri mocktail sits on the drinks list, and background music plays across the room. The format suits both small groups and walk-ins, with the larger tables making the mezze plate a natural choice for sharing.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid parking lot · Paid street parking · Usually plenty of parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Family-friendly
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
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Menu & Prices
37 dishes · mains £5–33- Hummus£7.00
- Sahawiq£7.00
- Shafoot£7.00
- Truffle Hummus£12.00
- Lamb Hummus£10.00
- Khiyar B' Laban£5.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention lamb mandi, yemeni flavours, sharing mezze and strawberry daiquiri mocktail.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention lamb mandi, yemeni flavours, sharing mezze and strawberry daiquiri mocktail.
Customer Review Summary
Diners single out the rich Yemeni flavours as the main draw, especially the slow-cooked lamb mandi, described as fall-off-the-bone and melt-in-your-mouth, alongside the Um Ali and Kunafah desserts. Close behind, several praise the warm, thoughtful service, the atmospheric covered heated outdoor seating, and the house special strawberry Daiquiri mocktail. One note mentions portion sizes felt small. Most return enthusiastically, with several suggesting booking the outdoor area for the full experience.
Customer Review Summary
Diners single out the rich Yemeni flavours as the main draw, especially the slow-cooked lamb mandi, described as fall-off-the-bone and melt-in-your-mouth, alongside the Um Ali and Kunafah desserts. Close behind, several praise the warm, thoughtful service, the atmospheric covered heated outdoor seating, and the house special strawberry Daiquiri mocktail. One note mentions portion sizes felt small. Most return enthusiastically, with several suggesting booking the outdoor area for the full experience.
Featured reviews
- V Rosu
“We had a spectacular meal at this treasure trove of a spot. From the five-star hospitality shown by the whole team—Greg looked after us so well!—to the cozy, homey Middle Eastern decor, everything hit the spot. We came in as a big group, but nothing was ever too much trouble, and everyone at the table was thoroughly impressed by the rich Yemeni flavours. I decided to bite the bullet and try the lamb mandi despite not being a big lamb fan. I figured if anyone was going to do it right, it'd be this place. Boy, was I right. I'm converted. Superb. Fall-off-the-bone, melt-in-your-mouth, flavourful magic. Every single grain of rice was perfect, and every plate was cleared clean. The house special strawberry Daiquiri mocktail was probably the best I've ever had. I'd love to see a cardamom syrup & pomegranate molasses mocktail on the menu sometime—I bet you could take it to the next level. For desserts, we shared the Um Ali and Kunafah. Again, probably the best desserts we've ever eaten in a restaurant. I couldn't possibly recommend this place enough and we will come back.”
- Ash Cape (Ash)
“Amazing food, lovely service, good prices. Would recommend this place to anyone!”
- Jackie Brigham
“Great place, food was delicious house special slow cooked lamb would recommend”
- Michael T
“We had an amazing meal here the other night. We sat in the covered heated outdoor area which was really atmospheric and looked lovely. Inside of the restaurant is not as atmospheric so book outside if you want that authentic feel. Food was delicious and service was great. We had a sharing mezze and they catered really well for my husband who is gluten free. Mains were delicious too. We will be back!”
- Charli Smith
“Food was amazing (albeit a little small haha), service was great and a lovely atmosphere. I would highly recommend. Lovely wine and cocktails also”
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Live music
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Paid parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
Show more amenities
- No-contact delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Offerings· 10
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Planning· 1
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Dining options· 5
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Crowd· 4
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
- Parking· 2
- Paid street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
- Family-friendly· 1
- Good for kids
- Service options· 3
- Curbside pickup
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Highlights· 4
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Live music
- Atmosphere· 4
- Casual
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Pet-friendly· 1
- Dogs allowed outside
Location
Restaurants near YEMEN HEAVEN
- Tabanco By Ambiente4.79000.1 mi£20–40Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
iberico pork, chorizo and potatoes, sherry tasting
- Ambiente Tapas Fossgate4.62,6520.2 mi£20–40Vegan optionsVegetarian optionsWheelchair accessible
hispi cabbage, vegan dessert options, house red wine
- The Garden Of India4.53320.2 mi£10–20Wheelchair accessibleReservations
garlic naan, butter chicken, biryani
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YEMEN HEAVENOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.7915 | — | £20–30 | lamb mandi, yemeni flavours, sharing mezze |
| Tabanco By AmbienteOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.7900 | 0.1 mi | £20–40 | iberico pork, chorizo and potatoes, sherry tasting |
| Ambiente Tapas FossgateVegan options · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.62,652 | 0.2 mi | £20–40 | hispi cabbage, vegan dessert options, house red wine |
| The Garden Of IndiaWheelchair accessible · Reservations | 4.5332 | 0.2 mi | £10–20 | garlic naan, butter chicken, biryani |
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