Yemen & Gulf Restaurant

"There is no better hummus around! I also love Ali's bread and grape leaves. The lamb falls off the bone, to die for. Do not miss this fantastic restaurant - always friendly, warm and delicious!!"

"The food quality is amazing! It’s freshly made, tastes splendid and comes in big portions. They give free tea with the food and their tea and baklava are the best I ever had! Whenever I do take out food, one serving usually lasts me at least 2 meals. The staff is friendly and courteous. It’s definitely a hidden gem of Baltimore!"

"Phenomenal. From food to service, everything was exceptional. Ali and his crew were very hospitable. The rice and lamb were cooked to perfection along with the hummus topped with bite size pieces of tender lamb. Oh and the bread was a star, a masterpiece, warm, airy and a perfect addition to the hummus. In addition, the lamb soup warmed the soul. The establishment is a must and deserves 10 stars. I will definitely be a repeat customer."

"Some of the best yemini food we ever had. We got Appetizer sampler, Meat hummus, Chicken Mandi, Lamb haneeth, Lamb salta. The flavor was amazing and the meat is very tender. Definitely check this place out. Don’t forget to get their tea!"

"This restaurant is incredible. The food is really amazing. What truly sets it apart is the kind and attentive owner and staff. Each guest is treated in a very friendly, welcoming way. This is one of my favorite spots in the neighborhood."

"We visited Yemeni & Gulf Restaurant during the busy ICNA weekend on a Saturday and late at night, so we expected some hustle—and that’s exactly what we got. A lot of items were out of stock (understandably, given the crowd), but the food we did manage to order more than made up for it. We tried the lamb haneeth, lamb fahsah, hummus, Yemeni soup, chicken curry, and chicken wings. The lamb dishes were the clear winners—tender, flavorful, and full of that slow-cooked depth you hope for in Yemeni cuisine. The chicken wings were on the smaller side, but still tasty. The Yemeni soup was comforting and had a nice depth of flavor. The restaurant itself isn’t fancy or upscale—it’s simple and straightforward—but the food speaks for itself. The staff was friendly and accommodating, and despite the crowd, the wait time was surprisingly short. We also enjoyed trying some of the Palestinian drinks they had available. If you’re looking for authentic flavors in a no-frills setting and don’t mind some menu items being out of stock during peak times, this spot is absolutely worth checking out."

"Agree with others, lamb haneeth is a must order. Didn’t get as many piece of lamb as other pictures shown here. It was delicious - cooked perfectly tender with so much flavor. I don’t know what kind of magic is going with the orange colored rice, but they were so scrumptious. Heard a regular order more orange rice - the plate came out with mostly orange rice instead of a mix of orange and white. The hummus was perfectly seasoned and light as a cloud. The SOUP was good."

"I enjoyed a lunch here on a cold Saturday with friends and it was delightful- the food warmed me right up. The lentil soup was hot and lemony and the creamy hummus was to die for. I hear they spend more than 24 hrs making it! The bread was crispy and shareable, too. Two thumbs up!"