I always thought Mandi was just another fancy name for biryani… until my taste buds got a reality check! It turns out that Mandi is a legendary Yemeni rice dish that’s slow-cooked, spice-loaded, and meat-lover-approved.
On our way back from Thrissur, hunger struck — and Soofi Mandi answered the call like a superhero with a plate. We dived into Alfaham Chicken Mandi (both peri peri and green chili versions), Mutton Mandi, and Beef Mandi. Let me tell you — my first bite of Mandi felt like a love letter from the Middle East.
The rice looked dry at first glance, but one bite in and BOOM — flavor explosion! Tender meat, juicy and falling off the bone, especially the mutton and beef — sorry chicken, you were good, but this was a meat showdown and you came third.
Oh, and the sides? The salsa and salad didn’t just ‘complement’ the dish — they upgraded it to a full-blown party. Honestly, not trying this place earlier feels like a food felony — don’t make the same mistake I did. Hit Soofi Mandi, and thank me later!