Shibam Mediterranean Restaurant

Buffalo, NY · Yemeni restaurant

Rating
4.5/5
★★★★★ 4.5
Reviews
20
Rank in Buffalo
#323
of 1158 restaurants
City Percentile
61%
rating percentile
Address
Shibam Mediterranean Restaurant, 727 Kenmore Ave, Buffalo, NY 14223
Phone
(716) 248-2288

Shibam Mediterranean Restaurant is a restaurant located in Buffalo, NY. It is one of 1,158 restaurants listed in Buffalo. Its 4.5-star rating is above the Buffalo city average of 4.2 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Shibam Mediterranean Restaurant

At Shibam Mediterranean Restaurant, we bring you authentic, organic southern Yemeni cuisine crafted from recipes originating in Shibam, Yemen—one of the world’s oldest skyscraper cities. Founded around the 3rd century CE and once the capital of the... More

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Daniel S. · Oct 2025

Incredible food - very generous portions, especially for the price, but it's the quality that has brought me back. I could happily live on the bread. The fahsah is the platonic ideal of a stew, but I haven't found a bad thing on the menu.

★★★★★ 5.0 Muhammad · Oct 2025

I Absolutely love this place! The food is full of authentic Arabic flavor and cooked with real care. My favourite dish is Zubaidi fish. It's always perfectly cooked. Their lamb is also very good and delicious! The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the staff are kind and attentive. Highly recommended for anyone who loves delicious Middle Eastern food!

★★★★★ 5.0 A G · Nov 2023

People may come to see Niagara Falls, but we come here for this mind-blowing restaurant! The meat is so fresh, I wouldn’t be surprised if it was prancing around in a field just yesterday. The Mandi meat is not just fresh, it’s also perfectly seasoned and slow-cooked until it’s so tender it practically melts in your mouth. And the rice! It’s like they cracked the code to perfect Arab rice – fluffy, flavorful, and always spot-on. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, with Arabic songs like Fairuz in the morning and the legendary Yemeni singer Abu Baker Salem adding to the authentic experience. The staff is always ready with a smile and a helping hand to ensure that everyone has an enjoyable dining experience. Don't step foot in this restaurant unless you are prepared to make multiple visits a

★☆☆☆☆ 1.0 Pankaj Ghosh · Sep 2024

We ordered the Lamb Mandi and received three pieces of lamb, all of which were tough and tasted like they had been sitting for a while. The rice was extremely dry and undercooked. Additionally, the onion slices provided were not fresh, appearing wilted and unappetizing. We spoke to the manager about the poor quality of the food, but he seemed uninterested in our feedback. He was on his phone while we were talking and didn't seem to care about what we were saying.

★★★★★ 5.0 Suha Khan · Dec 2023

The food is made fresh, every dish we tried has been an amazing experience. Their Mandi is our favorite, as every dish has a serving for about 4 people. The prices are cheap for such huge quantities. They also give soup and salad as sides with every order. Hands down the best Yemeni place in upstate! The owner may have difficulties communicating as English is not his first language, but he’s been super hospitable and kind.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Yemeni restaurant

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