Ok so they changed the name in an attempt to hide their ties to the Empire Fraud case?? So sad. I used to LOVE their rice with the BBQ chicken. But last few times I've had the chicken it was dried out. Meat texture like sand with super tight dry skin. Almost like it was recooked from a previous day. Half the menu items were never available. So what was the point in having it all on the menu. Guess I'll have to find my rice elsewhere
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Lachelle B.
Some dishes are better than others as well as the temperature inside which gets your meal cold and of course who wants cold food but nice place to dine
JX Carrillo
Worst food experience ever. This place has been handed down to a new family member cover the on going fraud and it's even worst. DO NOT!! I repeat DO NOT!!!! Waste your money you're better off at cross the street McDonalds or even Burger king. Unfortunately I wasted my money on the "gyro" and if I would of known half the taste I would of avoided it at all cost. Had the gyro and it was broiled hard crumble meat full of broiled fried oil as if previous day overs and to top it off got the drink can which even after wiping it off it smelled like as if I was rubbing that musky talk lotion smell on my nose as I tried sipping my only hope of washing bad taste of food and turned even worst having to sip through their perfume or lotion smell and taste from the rim of the drink. If I could give it negative stars it would be -5⭐??.Not to go into the hygene of flies around the place and the sticky floors and tables.The FDA and City of Shakopee need to be aware of this place.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Hanad Adan
This Place Is The Worst Somali Restaurant In Minnesota.They’ve Bad Services.Also The Food They Cook’s Very disgusting. They Don’t Cook WellAlso I Don’t Like The Drinks They Got. They Put The Drinks Too Much Sugar. And No Ice.Every Thing You Order This Place. Believe MeYou’ll Not Gonna Like It. And It’s Gonna Be Your First And Last Time To Come.Don’t Waste Your Time And Your Money HereGo Some Where Else.Maybe Go To Nawaal Restaurant In Burnsville.Instead This Place. It’s My Recommendation.
Sights Bites
It's acceptable. We also ordered samosas and they were good but the sandwiches that comes with fries weren't that fresh.Parking: It's a small parking lot but parking is manageable.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Empire Wrap, Sambusa
Maureen Pentecost
I had an amazing experience at this restaurant. The food was fresh and flavorful, and the atmosphere was great.
Abdullahi Aden
The food was very nice and fresh i have been eating there couple times same great taste I don’t make feedback one day I visit there different times was good always,
Carmen C.
Delicious food and very flavorful. Good portion sizes. We had the Gyro plate and also the goat and rice plate. Would definitely recommend!!!
David Powers
The food is amazing here. I always love ordering the chicken mushroom penne pasta. The taste is not just great but the plating is great as well. I took a picture of the brownie sundae I ordered today. Yes I ate some before taking the photo. I also wanted to say whether if you're hungry for breakfast, lunch or dinner... its all served all day long.
keith Lindgren
Had the gyro was absolutely delicious everyone seemed very nice and chill going back for sure to try other stuff on menu ???
Awesome! Great food, clean restaurant and good customer service.
S A
Awesome! Great food, clean restaurant and good customer service.
Shrma Ab
Awesome! Great food, clean restaurant and good customer service.
Daniel Mona
CAUTION Bring your business elsewhere! This place is involved with the 47 people who were indicted in MN for millions in fraud and money laundering."More than $11.5 million of that money went to various companies affiliated with a firm called Empire Cuisine and Market, which was founded in Savage, Minnesota, in April 2020. And millions of those dollars were actually used to buy real estate in Minnesota and Kenya, the search warrant alleges.The same co-owner of Empire Cuisine and Marketing allegedly sent himself $2 million directly. Empire Cuisine didn’t return Sahan Journal’s phone calls seeking comment for this story."
Michelle Richard
10/10 even. Wow!! This is the best food I’ve eaten in a long time. Perfect combination of flavors. And please try their Somali tea with milk…if you love chai, you won’t be disappointed! Try all of it! Why are people going to McDonald’s across the street when this piece of HEAVEN is here?!? Come onnnn…lol
Ok so they changed the name in an attempt to hide their ties to the Empire Fraud case?? So sad. I used to LOVE their rice with the BBQ chicken. But last few times I've had the chicken it was dried out. Meat texture like sand with super tight dry skin. Almost like it was recooked from a previous day. Half the menu items were never available. So what was the point in having it all on the menu. Guess I'll have to find my rice elsewhere
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Some dishes are better than others as well as the temperature inside which gets your meal cold and of course who wants cold food but nice place to dine
Worst food experience ever. This place has been handed down to a new family member cover the on going fraud and it's even worst. DO NOT!! I repeat DO NOT!!!! Waste your money you're better off at cross the street McDonalds or even Burger king. Unfortunately I wasted my money on the "gyro" and if I would of known half the taste I would of avoided it at all cost. Had the gyro and it was broiled hard crumble meat full of broiled fried oil as if previous day overs and to top it off got the drink can which even after wiping it off it smelled like as if I was rubbing that musky talk lotion smell on my nose as I tried sipping my only hope of washing bad taste of food and turned even worst having to sip through their perfume or lotion smell and taste from the rim of the drink. If I could give it negative stars it would be -5⭐??.Not to go into the hygene of flies around the place and the sticky floors and tables.The FDA and City of Shakopee need to be aware of this place.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
This Place Is The Worst Somali Restaurant In Minnesota.They’ve Bad Services.Also The Food They Cook’s Very disgusting. They Don’t Cook WellAlso I Don’t Like The Drinks They Got. They Put The Drinks Too Much Sugar. And No Ice.Every Thing You Order This Place. Believe MeYou’ll Not Gonna Like It. And It’s Gonna Be Your First And Last Time To Come.Don’t Waste Your Time And Your Money HereGo Some Where Else.Maybe Go To Nawaal Restaurant In Burnsville.Instead This Place. It’s My Recommendation.
It's acceptable. We also ordered samosas and they were good but the sandwiches that comes with fries weren't that fresh.Parking: It's a small parking lot but parking is manageable.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Empire Wrap, Sambusa
I had an amazing experience at this restaurant. The food was fresh and flavorful, and the atmosphere was great.
The food was very nice and fresh i have been eating there couple times same great taste I don’t make feedback one day I visit there different times was good always,
Delicious food and very flavorful. Good portion sizes. We had the Gyro plate and also the goat and rice plate. Would definitely recommend!!!
The food is amazing here. I always love ordering the chicken mushroom penne pasta. The taste is not just great but the plating is great as well. I took a picture of the brownie sundae I ordered today. Yes I ate some before taking the photo. I also wanted to say whether if you're hungry for breakfast, lunch or dinner... its all served all day long.
Had the gyro was absolutely delicious everyone seemed very nice and chill going back for sure to try other stuff on menu ???
Restaurantji Recommends
Awesome! Great food, clean restaurant and good customer service.
Awesome! Great food, clean restaurant and good customer service.
Awesome! Great food, clean restaurant and good customer service.
CAUTION Bring your business elsewhere! This place is involved with the 47 people who were indicted in MN for millions in fraud and money laundering."More than $11.5 million of that money went to various companies affiliated with a firm called Empire Cuisine and Market, which was founded in Savage, Minnesota, in April 2020. And millions of those dollars were actually used to buy real estate in Minnesota and Kenya, the search warrant alleges.The same co-owner of Empire Cuisine and Marketing allegedly sent himself $2 million directly. Empire Cuisine didn’t return Sahan Journal’s phone calls seeking comment for this story."
10/10 even. Wow!! This is the best food I’ve eaten in a long time. Perfect combination of flavors. And please try their Somali tea with milk…if you love chai, you won’t be disappointed! Try all of it! Why are people going to McDonald’s across the street when this piece of HEAVEN is here?!? Come onnnn…lol