It was a long pending visit to the Barkas and we could finally complete it yesterday. This area is pretty close to airport. We ordered the mutton mandi and it was pretty good. The rice was very nicely cooked and flavored. There were 3 mutton pieces . Good portion size. Liked the food along with the tomato gravy.
Food: very tasty. Definitely unique flavored and different from what we eat around hitech city
Ambience : it’s average. Really not recommended if you are a stickler to cleanliness. But if you are a foodie. It’s a one time visit . Also this place is open till 5 am itseems.
Price: is decent. Not high not low. Rs 500 for a 3 piece mutton mandi. Additional 3 pieces will cost you 400 bucks.
I would recommend this place if you are going towards old city or airport. But it’s not worth just going for the food if Incase you live in the IT side of the city .
Reaching out the place is a little difficult due to uneven roads but the place is awesome, it's a huge place and about the Mandi there , I liked it very much and also the service is quite fast. It's a good place to go with a group. It's a must try mandi joint in Hyderabad..
Mutton Mandi here is a must must try. Well cooked soft and juicy mutton is phenomenol. Matkha kheer is an add on.
The mutton serving alone pushed me to give 5stars.They could do much better regarding rice.
This place is an actual hidden gem of Hyderabad. After having Mandi in the first place I decided to head here for some authentic Arabic food. You guys must believe me when I say, Mataam Al Arabi’s food tastes closest to the authentic Arabic food you’ll find in Hyderabad.
Mutton Mandi : Usually in all the other mandis you’ll see them Indianizing the food but this place doesn’t. They don’t even give you mayonnaise. If you still want some, you’ll have to take that extra. Here it’s served with Tomato chutney which adds a lot to the taste. I still can’t forget the moment I received my mandi. I was flattered by the smell of the food. I got 3 huge pieces of Mutton but me being me ordered an extra piece of Fish.
Fish : The softest probably I have had in Hyderabad. It smells soo good. It tastes soo good. It looks soo good. I don’t what more to say.
Jump in here preferably in the night to enjoy the feel. That’s when it’s crowded and most happening.
I have always been here in late nights and their food never disappointed. During the nights the building looks so dark from outside it looks like it is closed but once we enter here, the place is fully crowded. The restaurant has three floors and all the seats are preoccupied even at 2am.
This is an amazing place.Not only Non vegetarian, but also mandi rice for vegetarians is great! Love the taste here!Kaddu Ki kheer and double ka meetha are a must try! 😍
This is the best mandi you will ever have. The food is delicious. You might not like the ambience but trust me you will just love the food. You must try their Mutton Mandi.
I'd suggest this place if you are a first timer like me. If you don't like Mandi here, then assume Mandi is not your thing.
I tried Mandi for the first time at this place, tried at few other places after this and I must admit they serve the best Mandi. Anyways I realized Mandi is not my thing since it's basically biryani without masala and spices, to be short - it's plain biryani. Also, I didn't like the smashed tomato and Mandi combination.
Nice And Fantastic Food Just In Summer It's A Bit Hot In Family Section Just Have To Take A Steps For That Other Than That Food Super Too Good Just Double Ka Meetha Is A Bit
The food here is amazing, the mandi rice tastes fabulous, the khabsa was ok, the chicken and mutton pieces in the dish were very tasty as well, definitely worth the visit
Awsme tast all things are good. Evry things are prefect so i recommend all to come once and experience this thing and you will like this mandi..
This a real hotel in world
I like it very much Mandi is also tasty I like it very much i will go every Sunday here my favourite hotel........
Very good food and place,the taste of food is outstanding,I recommend to every non veg lover to try this dish and hve good taste.very well maintained and hygiene
#best_mandi_in_hyderabad_oldcity.. really very tempting food you can enjoy there with your family and friends.. there is a small problem family section is in cellar and at the top floor we go at the top but there is no elevators.. although great taste of Mandi👍
Just now I ate Mutton Mandi with extra Mutton Pieces and Dry fruits with Mayyonaise from this Restaurant and It is just Awesome and Finger licking..
One of a very few places in Hyderabad that serves great mandi. Ordered Mutton Mandi for two. It took quite a while to get the order served. It was served with tomato chutney. No soup was given for starters. Quantity of rice is not much. But mutton pieces were succulent, soft and flavourful. Liked them so much I ordered some more mutton pieces. Had a good mandi experience after a long time.
I haven't given any 5 rating to any restaurant till now but in my opinion any restaurant which come near to 5 star rating is this restaurant. In terms of food in my choice best Mandi and kabasa in Hyderabad. And there faham is best chicken starter in Hyderabad. I have visited this place more than my share in last 6 years but in terms of quality and taste it hasn't changed.
Mataam Al Arabi is one of the best place for mandi lovers... Mataam Al Arabi has a big role for introducing mandi in hyderabad..
I can guarantee, no other restaurant, can beat its taste..., quality and quantity.
Happy to see Mataam Al Arabi on zomato.
This is the best place to eat middle eastern food. The meat is so tender n delicious. Provides delicious food even at odd hours. Even families can visit this place which has special arrangements for them. Must visit places for food in Hyd
Would rate this as a best place for Mandi. Had mutton soup, Mutton Mandi and Fish fry Mandi... Fish was so soo soft, mouth watering and had to order additional pieces to satisfy taste buds... Staff was good...
Dessert with mild sweetness and amazing consistency, you can feel the creamy texture while having it .... heavenly delicious to have #musttry
After having one our taste buds ask for one more for sure...😛
Being an Hyderabadi I love mandi and this was in my list of must visit mandi places. Finally, I was able to visit the place as it was long journey for me and it nearly took 2 hours.
But the mandi too good here and it was worth a visit.
I just love Arabian food, And they have Wonderful Arabian Dishes like Mandi , Khabsa with checken and Mutton.....have eaten mandi at many places . But the best part here is Chicken.... Tandoori chiecken is just amazing here
I had Chicken Mandi, Fish Mandi & Mutton Mandi with mint & tomato chutney and Garlic Mayo on the side. I absolutely loved it, the chutney and mayo paired well with the rice and the meats were filled with flavour and soft & tender. I especially loved the fish as I felt it was cooked to perfection. The ambience and staff are good. I had a great experience and highly recommend everyone to try it at least once.
Mataam Al Arabi is the best place for arabian food specially mandi, my whole family like to eat mandi over there but at the point of zomato online order the quality of food was not so good.
All the good things being said about this place are true.
One of the better Mandis you would get in Hyderabad.definitely Barkas is the place for having authentic Mandis and this place leads the way!
Tried kabsa,Mandi and khubani meetha.
Mandi really stands out.khubani meetha was little watery.
The best place and the best mandi only available at mataam al Arabi restaurant. No.1 restaurant in Hyderabad. Delicious food fastest service separate family section private parking............
Best place to Have Arabian Food in the City. Keeping the flavours and asthetics of the food. One can feel the Arabic ambience and flavours here!
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Don't expect valet parking, decent furniture or a smiling manager asking where would you like to be seated. This is not that kind of a restaurant, but if you are in love with food then this place will satisfy you to the core.
Been there multiple times and no matter how may Mandi centers come into city, nothing can match the authenticity served in Barkas.
The first time I've been there, I was completely taken aback by as you were supposed to leave your footwear outside and you enter a hall where there is absolutely no furniture, instead small groups of people sitting in a finely laid carpet.
Mandi is served in a huge plate from where all of us had to eat from. It signifies brotherhood they say. Very well said! Mutton Mandi is a must try. The meat is cooked to it's absolute best and you just don't feel like leaving. Fish Mandi might interest you just by looking at how beautifully it is served and the taste is perfect.
Don't forget to try their deserts at the end of your meal, have a word with the waiter and he'll help you with the best.
One interesting thing was to see water was filled in regular bottle and kept right next to you. When we requested for mineral water he looked surprised and pointed at the bottle next to us. Not that they don't have bottled water but they just don't understand the fascination towards it.
How many places can you see where a restaurant do not actually want to sell you things and offer you alternatives.
Not everyone is only after money, some people care about food and your experience and this is definely one of them .
You ll mistake this place for a wedding hall. Went here last Saturday after a long exhausting journey. The family room was full so we got a cozy corner in the hall. It was comfortable to sit on the floor and eat Mandi. We ordered mutton Mandi and a drink. Also the waiter suggested faham chicken. Had until the last bit of rice and meat. Would definitely visit if I get another chance. Complete VFM
We are Mandi lovers and went to this place several times. Abdullah Bashahdi is the owner of this place. It's one of the first Mandi place in Hyderabad. Many people and celebrities comes here for Mandi.
Authentic taste with proper portion of food. 3floor building including underground floor. Besides petrol pump. I love many of their Mandi's chicken, fish, lamp, titar Batar, all.
Food 5/5
Ambience 3.5/5
Taste 4/5
Service 4/4
Value for money 5/5
Very good in test special in faham i love it after i vist i advice my FRIEND to go there.and i also want to advice to matam owners increase the quantity of rice thank you very much
Absolute Mandi Nirvana. I don't know what to say to the pissants who crib about the hygiene and seating. I went there for good Mandi and had the best.
It's a paradise for food Lovers..Mandi paya n fish were simply superb. only issue is that it's quite far..but having said that it's worth it
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This place is heaven for the mandi lovers. Really succulent mutton pieces with some extremely aromatic rice, what else you need on a weekend! Quite authentic and probably one of the best place in Hyderabad for Mandi. I really enjoyed the food over here except one disappointment. The sitting area was bit messy and little food particles were here and there. I bet anybody will compromise that for the sake of the superb food that they serve. A great place!
The best Mandi in town, offering good food at great value and in nice quantity. The chicken is juicy and succulent, and the fish soft and tender, well cooked with perfect flavours. The rice are long which are the recommended type for such items and the overall dish very delicious.
When it comes to Mandi This restaurant is my no. 1 on the list. Visited a lot. Taste is still magnificent.
Price worthy according to me. Ambience is good
Enjoyed a lot with friends and family
Best place to have mandi in Hyderabad. The service is good. We had chicken mandi and it was perfect.
The rice with dry fruits and fried onions is a treat and family section is well maintained.
Overall a nice experience
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Next to Baghara Khana & Dalcha, our area of interest was to try the Kabsa/Mandi. The major setback on the Mission Mandi was the portion/quantity. We for sure know that we can't even finish 1/4th of the plate. And we wanted to try both Mandi as well as Kabsa. Out of the few places that made to ur list for mandi, Mataam-Al-Arabi in Chandrayanagutta was our choice. They are the first to bring Mandi/Kabsa to Hyderabad we were told. Again a loooong travel on the last day of our trip, we reached here to have lunch. We were sent to the family dining area at the basement. Apart from the low cushion set up, they also have regular seating which we didn't know earlier.
We ordered for Chicken Kabsa & Mutton Mandi. The staff almost refused to serve us both the dish stating that it would be way too much for us. We told him that we would like to try both and we are all the way from Chennai. He accepted our request half heartedly and served us Chicken Mandi & Mutton Kabsa (he reversed our order and later told us that he knew what he was doing as that was only available.) I liked the Mandi more than the kabsa. Fragrant rice with chicken, caramelised onions and dry fruits. Those who love their rice spicier may not like this. The chicken could've been little more tender/juicier. Same with the kabsa too. Mutton was better in this. And it was a tad bit better than the mandi on the flavour note as it had whole peppercorns too. The accompanying raw tomato chutney helped a lot in taking few more mouthfuls of rice :P
The halwa was a bad news. Too much of ghee and it had the raw rice flour taste. We didn't go beyond a spoonful. Paid close to 700 bucks for all these along with water & soft drinks. Wrapped our 3 day trip with this place :)
A very good place with pocket friendly prices and stomach friendly menu that caters to everyone and is good in taste and variety. Had a good line up of desserts which are what you call... "cherry on the top".
Nice biriyani in this place we had last 3months back, last monday we came to had same food fell also. all the tim to keep this quality as same for the loved customers. We will be back soon.
If anyone want to enjoy the authentic Mandi then this is the place to eat. I had ate Mandi from 8 different restaurants but none of them match the taste of this restaurant’s Mandi
Good and affordable mandi, ambience is also nice. The rice for chicken mandi and mutton mandi is same but the mutton mandi is much better than chicken mandi
Ambiance: 4/5
The place is quiet good and have a decent ambiance.
Service: 3.5/5
The service was good but i noticed the staff was arguing among each other in front of the customers, i find that a bit negligent.
Overall: 4/5
If you wanna try some arabian mandi and do not care about the distance from your home well this can be one of the spots.
The mutton here was amazing and i also tried the quail bird and i must say i loved them.
Mohammed Zubair Salafi
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Food is very awesome and if it had delivery option I would give the 5 star rating. I love the most is faham with mayonnaise and aseed. And I hate your review must be 140 characters long
If u r looking out for Arabian food then this the place one of the finest place wer u can get lip smacking Arabian food like Mandi, Kabsa with chicken Mutton fish batair everything is a must have thr Mutton Mandi, chicken Mandi, fish batair fahaam the rice is properly cooked with Arabian herbs and is very light unlike other places which serves very dry and rough rice Mutton is soft tender and juicy and other things also are very good in taste .
Ambience is fine because u have big halls with small cushion partitions family sections are separate the place is big it also have juice centre pan centre and some imported novalty shop too.
Price is reasonable and pocket friendly.
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No matter what the time... the Mandi here is simply amazing. Middle Eastern food is known to be bland but these guys have found the balance of the flavours from Middle East but for the Hyderabadi Pallet.
I have dined at the restaurant with friends as well as family on separate occasions... The family area is just ok, nothing great as an experience solely due to the ambiance.
The food on the other hand is awesome. Do try the Bater (Common Quail Bird) with your Mandi. Its something that you would relish. Not many places get their bater right but this place does.
I always prefer ordering the Laham Mandi with a piece of grilled Faham (Chicken) or Bater on the side.
As far as an extensive menu is concerned.. they don't have one. They have Mandi with a variety of meats only. Dessert options they have a couple but as i am not a dessert person not tried those.
If you have a special occasion they do cater to the same.. like for an event of 40 guests but you would need to come and collect the order from their restaurant.
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