Food was delightful. Lentil soup (not pictured), chicken kebab plate w hummus, rice and salad, beef shawarma sandwich. I believe this is a Yemeni spot and we really loved the spice blends that were unique compared to comparable dishes at other restaurants. Then again I haven’t met middle eastern food I don’t like. As others have mentioned service can be slow as they cook fresh and it was a one man operation when we visited. I would go out of my way to return and really want to try the lamb mandi!!
Vegan Restaurant
Al Safa Mandi House
· $$$$ · Chicago · Strict-vegan verified
Fully vegan
Editor synopsis · 0 reviews
Diners overwhelmingly call out the signature dish as the must-order. The vibe reads as vegan restaurant — service is consistently described as warm and unhurried. Common gotcha: queues form at peak times — go early or late.
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Food was delightful. Lentil soup (not pictured), chicken kebab plate w hummus, rice and salad, beef shawarma sandwich. I believe this is a Yemeni spot and we really loved the spice blends that were unique compared to comparable dishes at other restaurants. Then again I haven’t met middle eastern food I don’t like. As others have mentioned service can be slow as they cook fresh and it was a one man operation when we visited. I would go out of my way to return and really want to try the lamb mandi!!
First time I’ve ever had a chicken schwarma and it was delicious! Also had a non alcoholic pomegranate malt and it was also delicious. We were greeted and immediately seated upon arrival. The server checked on us several times. He was very kind and accommodating. Great prices! Must try.
First time I’ve ever had a chicken schwarma and it was delicious! Also had a non alcoholic pomegranate malt and it was also delicious. We were greeted and immediately seated upon arrival. The server checked on us several times. He was very kind and accommodating. Great prices! Must try.
Got the Kafta Kabob, Zurbian chicken and Lentil soup. The kabov and Zurbian chicken were pretry good anf portions are huge, but the Lentil soup was amazing! I took 1 star off coz i wanted the lamb anx they were out. Will go back for lamb and might bump it to 5 stars.