Bisbas Restaurant

Name: Bisbas Restaurant
Address: 6511 University Ave, San Diego, California, 92115, US
Telephone: (619) 310-6236
Price range: $
Rating: 4.8

$ • Mediterranean

Hours:
6511 University Ave, San Diego
(619) 310-6236

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About Bisbas Restaurant

Bisbas Restaurant is a family-owned Somali spot in San Diego widely regarded as the best of its kind. It offers a warm, welcoming, and well-designed atmosphere with great hospitality, where guests are greeted with a smile. The menu is expansive and authentic, featuring bold, fresh, and perfectly balanced flavors that taste like home cooked food. Dishes come in massive, shareable portions. Standout items include the extremely tender Goat Mandi with a fall-off-the-bone texture, the delicious Chicken Suqaar with an addicting grilled flavor, and the masterpiece half chicken with rice, marinated in rich Somali spices and grilled to juicy perfection. The platter for four, loaded fries, calooley, and Somali spiced tea (shaah) are also highlighted. The fluffy, fragrant, and extremely flavorful rice is a constant praise, perfectly complemented by the spicy, herby, creamy green bisbas sauce or chutney, described as addictive and absolute fire. While the goat can occasionally be a bit dry, the overall delicious and flavorful experience makes Bisbas a must-visit for a genuine cultural experience, and the community greatly benefits from its presence.