Stuffed Lamb — Restaurant in Melbourne

I have been coming here for more than 7 years. Talal is the owner and I can confidently say that he is the most humble, down to earth, sweet, kind and respectful person I have ever come across.

I have tried chicken mandi and lamb mandi, both with sultanas (raisins). You could get nuts as well with sultanas but its up to you. Both cost $1 each.

Talal’s lamb mandi is world’s best. Its delicious, mouth-watering, flavourful, yummy and exquisite. The rice tastes so good that every bite is an emotion. Meat is so tender that it comes right off bone easily. Chillies, potato chips and onions are sprinkled on top of the meal. Meals are served with 2 sauces as well (very tasty).

Only take aways are allowed these days but you won’t regret visiting. There is normally a wait of about 15-20 minutes but you can always place an order over the phone before arriving.

Helen is Talal’s support system. She is lovely, lively, energetic, vibrant, and her warm personality is magical.

Overall this place is by far the best middle eastern food. Only two dishes are served (lamb/chicken mandi and jordanian mansaf). I have never tried mansaf but I have heard that it is also very tasty. I always get lamb mandi with sultanas for myself. Its a complete meal and I love it.

Talal and Helen are the great of all times (tom and jerry in real life)🤣 Both are good at heart and lovely human...

Been to this place in the noon, parking was available. 4/5 stars! I was thoroughly impressed with the lamb mandi from this restaurant but they only provide take out and dine in option would be really helpful as your food gets cold and unexciting if you come from a long distance. We ate it in the car on our way home. The lamb was cooked to perfection, tender and juicy, and the rice was fluffy and perfectly seasoned. The flavors were rich and delicious, with a subtle spice that added depth without overpowering the dish. They top it with noodles, they don't add any taste to the dish but they might just be an aesthetic addition. My only criticism was that the salt level was a bit lower than I would have liked, which prevented the flavors from truly popping. However, the welcoming and friendly service made up for this small shortcoming. Overall, I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a delicious and satisfying meal - just be sure to ask for extra salt if you need it! Their tomato sauce is delicious and you might want to mention that you want dry fruit and sultana for a little extra price, but they would be...

Ordered via Uber Eats. I usually like to pickup myself but I'm visiting from Canada and I'll probably end up driving on the wrong side of the road.

I ordered the Chicken Mandi and Lamb Mandi. The Lamb was excellent and the Chicken was good. The Lamb was fall of the bone tender and rice it was served with was very aromatic and delicious. The Chicken was good but not in the same league as the lamb.

The serving size for each dish is good for 1.5 people in my opinion. The two dishes I ordered fed 2 adults and a 5yr old child plus excess for another small meal for reheating.

My only complaint would be the surcharge for adding raisins and nuts which is what Mandi is traditionally served with anyways. With that being said, still a 5 Star rating. Would definitely...