Sheikh Almandi

About Sheikh Almandi

Sheikh Almandi is a halal restaurant in Ottawa specializing in traditional Yemeni mandi, charcoal-grilled meats, and Middle Eastern rice dishes. The restaurant is known for its mandi platters featuring aromatic rice prepared with a blend of spices and topped with roasted nuts, paired with tender chicken or lamb. The menu centers around mandi meals, including chicken mandi, lamb mandi, family platters, and combination meals designed for sharing. Guests can also choose from a variety of charcoal-grilled specialties such as shish taouk, shish kabab, mixed grill platters, and BBQ sandwiches. Fresh meat sourced from local farms is used in many of the restaurant’s signature dishes. In addition to mandi, the restaurant offers rice and meat combinations, mixed grill meals, salads, sides, and family-sized trays suitable for gatherings and special occasions. Catering and takeout services are also available, making it a popular option for larger events and community functions. Among local food enthusiasts, Sheikh Almandi is particularly recognized for its flavourful mandi rice, grilled meats, and traditional Yemeni-style preparations that are less commonly found in Ottawa's restaurant scene.