Habibi Halal Restaurant

If you've got a hankering for Yemeni food but are not inclined to venture into the (let's be honest) sketchy East Side neighborhoods where most of the local spots are found, head instead to this little hole-in-the-wall in the Vernon Triangle where first impressions are of a small but spic-and-span dining room and service that's at an absolutely rarefied level: if you're not familiar with the cuisine, owner Mohamed Abuhamra is practically chomping at the bit to walk you through the menu. Speaking of the menu, haneeth lamb chops are the odds-on favorite (incredibly flavorful, and they don't hold back on the spice for the Western palate), but you can't go wrong no matter what you pick. And, of course, it's all 100% zabiha halal.

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Address

2614 Main St.

Getting there

Metro Bus 8, 23 or 32; Metro Rail: Amherst Street

Hours

Mon-Sat 10AM-9PM, Sun 11AM-6PM

Price

$10-20