African Restaurants near Bloomington, MN

“The restaurant served authentic, flavorful Somali food, and I really enjoyed it. The portions were generous, and the prices were very affordable. The staff were wonderful and welcoming, and there was no wait time, which made the experience even better.“

“I had a long layover in Minneapolis and wanted to try Somalian food. The food was very good. I explained to the man working the counter that it was my first time trying Somalian food, so he was helpful explaining the dishes and making recommendations. I felt very welcomed. Would recommend“

“My goodness! I am full and have a full second meal boxed to go. I ordered the Alfredo with chicken and got a huge plate of spaghetti with some of the most deliciously soft and perfectly cooked chicken. I cannot explain the sauces but on the chicken and tasty red sauce on the pasta other balanced and yummy. Cannot wait to return and have the nafago.“

“I loved the food Ms.Grace was really nice and I loved the painting I would highly recommend this place“

“Timely delicious & a great atmosphere. The staff is wonderful and the Chef JoJo knows how to add a special touch to every meal.“

“Fantastic food. I found this gem on DoorDash and it is hands down my favorite vegan option in the Cities. The food is fresh and delicious!“

“I was staying in the University of Minnesota and this place was a life saver when I did not want to eat in the dining hall. Their falafel sandwich was genuinely some of the best falafel I have ever had and their fries were undoubtedly the best fries I have ever had. The service was super quick and we got our food in under 10 minutes consistently. The staff was super friendly and the restaurant had a great atmosphere to it. Would strongly recommend if you are in the area!“

“Had a get -together with my cousin and decided to try a new restaurant. This is a hidden gem!! I tried the Chicken Suqaar. YUM!! The chicken and sauteed vegetables had great seasoning! Nice that the dipping sauces were on the side...and fun to try them all!
Great portions. Had to bring the rice home as I could not eat that much! Also tried the beef sambosas. LOVE IT! Another fun dipping sauce to try and was great with it. Friendly staff answered our questions. Fast service. Really enjoyed our experience and trying new food. Thanks. We will be back!“

“The food was delicious! The experience was very authentic, and everyone there was so nice and so helpful in explaining the menu options and trying to figure out what we wanted to eat. They seemed eager to please, and they did! I had fried chicken legs over a basmati type of rice and guava juice. So yummy!“

“I just got dinner from this cute hole in the wall Somali restaurant and it was soooo good! Just Don’t use “ZING” link to order. Call them instead or use Uber Eats. The ZING page doesn’t communicate with the restaurant so my order never got placed. They were SO helpful when I got there and made my food so quickly ! The Best sambusa’s I’ve had in a long time and the beef and rice was also so tender and flavorful.“

“Exploring different cuisines from across the world is always an adventure- but sometimes you stumble across a refreshing new world of flavors. That is what this place did- everything was so good- the waitress was friendly and helped us with ordering. The food was delicious and had so much flavor. We plan on going again soon!“

“Great customer service on the phone i was asking about the malawax burrito wrap i saw my friend had so i needed to call to get the sauce. But after inquiring about the price it just made me appreciate my family more🙏 but I will pull up inshallah and have a brunch here soon 💯 mashallah 💯“

“The best East African restaurant in the Twin Cities hands down! I go to Kalsan at least once a month to get the Chicken Suqaar with rice, it's one of my favorite dishes in the city. They recently remodeled the interior too so I tend to sit down instead of ordering take-out now. Great place!“

“This was easily one of best restaurant meals I've had in the last year, maybe ever. I had hulbat marakh, and the owner brought out sambusas (on the house!) for us to share. I have enough leftovers for 1-2 more meals, after eating my fill. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. I will definitely be back!“

“The quantities and quality are very good. Glad to find this diamond in the rough. Perfect for takeaway lunch.“

“best somali food in state...their food literally put quruuxlow or whatever that overhyped restaurant is called“

“Best food in town Mashallah degdeg“

“Embetito Dnish at Snelling Café

I keep coming back for this.

They call it Embetito Dnish—potato sandwich. Nothing fancy. Just warm sliced potatoes, fresh tomato, romaine, green senstro peppers, olive oil, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt, all wrapped in toasted bread.

What makes it hit? The contrast.

The warmth of the potatoes and bread. The cool bite from the romaine and tomato. The salty edge mixed with olive oil. A slight heat from the green pepper. And that twist of lemon—it wakes everything up.

Then there’s the tea. Hot, simple, spiced with Aforki’s touch. You feel it in your chest.

No menu can explain this. You just know when it’s right.“

“Delicious. Had the chicken sandwich, it was so juicy and creamy. Their house sauce is amazing. Had to get 2 to savor the flavor.“

“The steak suqaar was amazing. The chicken KK was too bit bland and sweet for me. A half size plate is still really big and filling! They gave us bananas for free as an appetizer which was super nice! The staff was so nice and we got everything despite our language barrier. Would 1000% recommend for the suqaar!“

“the best jollof rice ever. big pieces of beef. best portion size I've seen. definitely recommend 5/5. only problem is can't order on GrubHub, Door Dash or Uber Eats“

“The resturant is not much to look at on the inside. That said, Never judge a book by its cover. The food was very good. I had possibly the best gyro I have ever had. Friendly and fast service as well. A must try. Honestly, a hidden gem this place. I will be returning on a regular basis for the great food.“

“Authentic food indeed. The food is fresh meal that’s made and eaten at home. The chicken is juicy crunchy and yummy I just can’t stop thinking about it.“