Shams Al Yemen Restaurant

A real gem. The chicken agda (stew) was flavorful and spicy without the spices being overpowering. The complementary salad, soup broth and hot Yemeni tea were pleasant additions - to note, the tea is very sweet, one cup is plenty. The flatbread that came with the agda was enormous; be prepared to bring a friend or ask for a to-go container. Service was courteous and attentive. In terms of value for the meal and the flavor, few places in Albany compare as well. A delightful option if you're looking to try something different.

The food is incredibly fresh and truly authentic. The meat was literally fall-off-the-bone, and every dish was packed with flavor. The chicken Haneth was tender and richly seasoned, and the rice was excellent. Portions were generous, and they even include complimentary soup and bread. The fattah with honey was the perfect dessert, and the self-serve tea was spot-on. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the service is friendly. Delicious, authentic Yemeni food and highly recommended.

The food is authentically Yemeni and the taste is truly like non other Yemeni restaurants I’ve tried throughout all of New York. They have a huge variety of different foods throughout different countries and all at an authentic taste. I can’t help but heavily recommend this restaurant and I urge everyone in the area to try it.

"We recently visited this restaurant and had a wonderful experience! We ordered the beans and the liver, and both were absolutely delicious. The rshush was also amazing. The atmosphere was lovely, and my daughter really enjoyed it

Excellent food, had the lamb agada and the chicken saltah with generous portion of bread to eat with which was absolutely delicious. Our meal was so hearty and filling with plenty of leftovers for another meal. Will definitely be back