A little about this place
About Taste of Yemen
Taste of Yemen is a large Yemeni restaurant on 17 Avenue SW, with a main floor, upstairs booths and a patio, open daily until midnight. Mandi and kabsa built on slow-cooked lamb or chicken over spiced rice lead the menu, alongside madhbi, fahsa, moofa-baked fish, lamb chops, kebab platters, shakshouka, hummus and shrimp dishes, with sharing platters for three to six. A bowl of spiced lamb broth arrives free at the start of the meal, and Yemeni tea, mint lemonades and kunafa round it out. The restaurant describes itself as 100% halal certified, takes reservations and caters events.
HFP review summary
What diners mention
Research updated ·
4.7 / 54,004 Google reviews · saved total
Saved ratings and review totals may have changed.
Rating breakdown at this snapshot
- 5 stars
3460 3,460 - 4 stars
202 202 - 3 stars
60 60 - 2 stars
54 54 - 1 star
228 228
What people enjoy
- Mandi, kabsa, fish and other Yemeni dishes are flavourful and generously portioned, and a free bowl of lamb broth starts the meal.
- Staff are attentive and friendly, and help first-timers choose from a long menu.
Compiled by Halal Food Pass from public reviewer opinions. Experiences vary; these comments have not been independently verified.
Good to know before you go
Where is Taste of Yemen located?
Taste of Yemen is at 1033 17 Avenue Southwest, Calgary. The listed neighbourhood is Beltline. Use the directions link on this page for the route to this branch.
What halal information is available for Taste of Yemen?
Halal per directory listings, confirm specifics with the restaurant. This is restaurant-provided information; Halal Food Pass does not independently certify restaurants.
What are Taste of Yemen's Wednesday opening hours?
Taste of Yemen's regular Wednesday hours are 11 AM to 12 AM next day in the restaurant's local time. Special hours can override the regular schedule.
