Abu Naji Restaurant

Karina Schweitzer a month ago

What an amazing experience from beginning to end! We were able to enjoy one of the private rooms, and it made the whole dinner feel even more special and authentic. The food was absolutely delicious, and the portions were very generous. The hummus, rice, chicken, and lamb were all incredibly flavorful. Everything we ordered was fresh and tasted amazing. The service was wonderful, and the entire experience exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend Abu Nahi Restaurant if you're looking for authentic, flavorful food and a great atmosphere. We will definitely be coming back!

shivani reddy 2 months ago

Abu Naji is one of the most authentic Mandi restaurants in the Tampa area.The lamb and chicken Mandi were both excellent—tender, flavorful, and served in generous portions. The spicy cashew dish was absolutely outstanding and easily one of the highlights of the meal. Their freshly made lemonade was refreshing and paired perfectly with the food. The service was quick, and I appreciated that when I ordered an extra-spicy cashew dish for takeout, they made it fresh instead of serving one that had already been prepared.The food is definitely on the richer, oilier side, but it was worth the calories. One thing to be aware of is that the restaurant floors were exceptionally clean but also extremely slippery, making them a potential slip hazard. It would be great if that could be addressed. Overall, a great place for authentic Mandi with flavorful food, efficient service, and generous portions. I’ll definitely be back.

Nadeem Khaliq 2 months ago

Had the most amazing dinner experience at Abu Naji restaurant in Tampa! authentic Yemeni cuisine at its best. The haneeth was tender and fell right off the bone, the chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the lamb was absolutely delicious, all served on a gigantic platter of rice with a side of fresh salad and spicy salsa. A MUST visit when in Tampa! Enjoyed it even more watching the Mexico vs. England World Cup game.

ZegiDesign 4 months ago

Absolutely fantastic food and an amazing experience. My wife and I ordered the "Fancy Romancy for 2," and the portion was so generous it could have easily served four people! The lamb, chicken, and rice were packed with incredible flavor and cooked perfectly. I also tried my friend's spicy chicken dish, which was out of this world. I’m a big fan of spicy food, so I will definitely be ordering that on my next visit. Whatever they are doing to their lemonade is pure magic. It’s very mild and easily the best lemonade I’ve ever had. On top of the amazing food, the staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. It has a wonderful family business feel to it. Highly recommend checking them out!

Mo Edited 3 months ago

I went there today with my family to celebrate my birthday, and it was a wonderful experience. We ordered the platter for two along with fried chicken for my son. The fried chicken was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. I especially appreciated that they serve thighs and drumsticks instead of breasts, as they are more tender, juicy, and flavorful. The platter for two was outstanding—the chicken and lamb were incredibly delicious. I would honestly rate this platter at least 12 out of 10. Both the meat and chicken were very tender, and the rice was fluffy and full of amazing flavor. I do have a few suggestions for improvement: 1.The price of shaneenah seems a bit high—$5 feels overpriced; $3 would be more reasonable. 2.It would be great to offer canned drink options beyond Coca-Cola, as some people prefer alternatives like Matrix. 3.Consider adding another server during peak hours. The server we had was excellent but seemed overwhelmed around 5:30 pm. Overall, it was an amazing experience enjoying Yemeni food in Tampa.