Balqees Traditional Yemeni Cuisine

Did a pick up, the venue looked great esp the outdoor seating with heaters and the decor. Got lamb haneeth(lamb with rice, Mansaf(thin bread topped with rice, lamb, nuts and white sauce). So delicious! I also ordered mint lemonade which was recommended by them, I was first thrown off by the strong green color but it was so refreshing and well blended. Must try! Staff is very friendly too. However food is a little too pricey IMO

I went to this restaurant based on one of my friend?s recommendation. We ordered several dishes, food overall taste good and the service was pretty quick. However,it was a little bit pricey, for example only masoub was around 17$, But this was expected for these kind of restaurants. Tip was mandatory for 3 people or more (17% .

Great food and amazing staff. Everyone was so warm and welcoming. Farah was so friendly, helpful with the biggest smile. The food was very authentic. We tried the lamb haneez, lamb mandi, and chicken mandi. All were so tasty. The baba ghanoush was just perfect. I highly recommend this place.

I rarely leave reviews, but my experience at Balqees Restaurant was so below par that I felt compelled to share. I had high hopes given the unique blend of Yemeni and Lebanese cuisines, but unfortunately, the restaurant fell short in multiple areas.First, Service: Right from the start, the service was lackluster. We waited for over 20 minutes before anyone acknowledged our presence, even though the restaurant was not particularly busy. When we finally got a table, our server seemed disinterested and barely paid any attention to our needs.Second, Food Quality: The dishes we ordered lacked the authentic flavors one would expect from such a specialized cuisine. The meat in the mandi was overcooked and dry, while the tabbouleh had an off-taste, as if some ingredients were past their prime.Third, Cleanliness: The dining area had a sticky floor, and I noticed several tables that remained uncleared for the duration of our stay. This raised concerns about the overall hygiene standards of the establishment.Fourth, Value for Money: Given the quality of food and service, the prices were unjustifiably high. I've dined at many other establishments offering similar cuisines, and they provided much better value for the price.In conclusion, while I wanted to love Balqees Restaurant for its unique culinary promise, the reality was a far cry from expectations. I would advise potential diners to consider other options before deciding to spend their hard-earned money here.

The guy who is setting in the front desk charged us 20% for service without telling us,and we couldn't know because he said he was out of paper and he didn't print us the receipt. Then we generously paid an extra 20% for the service not knowing that a 20% already included in the check we ended up paying 40% for service and I don't mind it if the service was great unfortunately the service was very slow, and there was a lot of flies we couldn't enjoy our food. Sorry not coming again!