African Restaurants in Minneapolis, MN

“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!“

“Food is really good, it’s definitely a must try!“

“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!“

“Best African Delicacies can be found at Toni's Deli. Muaaaa Yummy.“

“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!“

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

“Best food in town Mashallah degdeg“

“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 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!“

“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.“

“The biryani is sooo delicious. It’s the best biryani I’ve ever had in my life. It was also very spicy, which I loved. You don’t need to add any sauce to it, you could just eat it as is and it’s delicious. I ordered from DoorDash randomly because I was looking for something to eat but I didn’t really know what I wanted. The DoorDash picture of that biryani is what made me order from here and I have no regrets. 10/10 would recommend.“

“East Village is hands down the best Somali restaurant around!
Their sambusa is absolutely delicious — crispy, fresh, and perfectly seasoned. The chicken salad is next level: clean, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The quality of the food here is unmatched, and the service is always friendly and fast. If you’re looking for top-notch Somali cuisine, East Village is the place to go!“