OUR STORY

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YEMEN HEAVEN was born from a simple truth: That food is memory.

We are a family with roots from Yemen who made York our home, and through our kitchen, we share the stories, spices, and spirit of where we come from.

As the first restaurant of its kind in York, YEMEN HEAVEN brings the warmth of Yemenite hospitality into a modern setting. Our dishes are prepared with time-honoured techniques, using fresh ingredients chosen for purity and depth of flavour. The result is a refined yet heartfelt experience: A taste of Yemen, shaped by heritage and guided by craft.

We cook not just to feed, but to connect — to offer guests a seat at our table and a glimpse into our world.

 Our story begins with Muna, a woman whose cooking carries the resilience and generosity of Yemen itself. Raised in Yemen and later resettled in Saudi Arabia, Muna learned early that food is a language of love, perseverance, and belonging.

What began in 2019 as home-cooked meals shared with friends grew, dish by dish, into a dream. In 2022, that dream found its home inside a historic Grade II-listed building in the heart of York, a place where our family’s journey, our traditions, and our future now meet.

Today, YEMEN HEAVEN remains entirely family-run. Every plate reflects the same promise: To honour our roots, to refine our craft, and to share the soul of Yemen with every guest who walks through our doors.