This was the best hospitality we have ever had. The cook and chashier was super sweet to our kids making sure they had food they liked. The food was delicious and big portions. We had goat and chicken with unique rice it was so aromatic, you could smell jasmine as it cooked:). It was a differnt flavor palate,but in a great way, not so foreign that the average person couldn't enjoy it. and somosas were yummy with light curry. The hot green sauce were unique and so good on the rice. And my son and i loved the mango drink also. My kids liked the food also and they are under 5, but green sauce is to spicey for kids, otherwise not spicey food just yummy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elyse Phan
Decor balances modern style with cozy touches
Judith Mercer
This is an awesome little restaurant. Friendly staff. Great food. Definitely glad we went!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
alicexyl
It says "vegetarian", but is really vegan. Pretty tasty, big portions that was enough for more than 2 ppl in our group. Owner was a very friendly woman.
Leo Mays
Thoughtful, smooth, and welcoming.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matthew Fontana
First time trying Somali food and it did not disappoint, food was amazing. The service was great too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kaitlyn M
We loved the delicious goat and kind hospitality.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeremy
Excellent food and super nice folks!
Nicole Nelson
Wonderful food and very kind service. Helped step us through the menu and had pictures to accompany Somali names of dishes. Absolutely delicious!
Mary King
I had an excellent lunch here--this is an under-appreciated gem for Syracuse. We had the beef suqaar (saucey meat and vegetables stew) with anjero (stretchy sourdough flatbread) and goat with rice. Both were very large portions and very flavorful--the Somali rice was an excellent flavorful dish in its own right, not an afterthought. Both dishes came with a small side salad, a spicy herb sauce, and a mild aioli. The Somali milk tea was also perfect, sweet and fragrant with spices. We left very full, very happy, and with leftovers! We will be back for sure. I highly recommend.
Please note that they do close for all of Ramadan each year.
Delicious somali dishes, rice with goat meal š š š samosa, somali tea with milk,
John Elmer
This place is on my block and Iām glad it is! I had a night I was home alone so I went there. The owner was very nice in helping me understand my choices. The chicken sequaar was very good and the solmolian rice was delicious. I got some homemade hot sauce which was awesome but hot! Mango juice was outstanding and a must when you come here. The chicken somosa was excellent!
Bonnie Szeto
First time trying Somali food, and it was fantastic! Our server was super nice and made great recommendations. Price is extremely reasonable.
They have authentic dishes like goat liver, would 100% try it, but since that wasn't our vibe for lunch, she put together custom plates for us. We had chicken and beef suqaar, chapati, sambusa, and Somali tea. Plus, they gave us bananas to eat with our meal. The spicy sauce is 3/5 spicy level imo, and sooo good.
There's a bathroom downstairs to wash your hands, which is great if you want to experience eating with your hands, but it's not required.
We went during Sunday lunch so there's plenty of free street parking. Highly recommend and will definitely go back! Only downside is I don't live close enough to visit often.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Suqaar with Rice, Chapati, Somali Tea Large
Ken McFerren
Great food and great prices. It will be a frequent stop for me when I'm in town.
This was the best hospitality we have ever had. The cook and chashier was super sweet to our kids making sure they had food they liked. The food was delicious and big portions. We had goat and chicken with unique rice it was so aromatic, you could smell jasmine as it cooked:). It was a differnt flavor palate,but in a great way, not so foreign that the average person couldn't enjoy it. and somosas were yummy with light curry. The hot green sauce were unique and so good on the rice. And my son and i loved the mango drink also. My kids liked the food also and they are under 5, but green sauce is to spicey for kids, otherwise not spicey food just yummy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Decor balances modern style with cozy touches
This is an awesome little restaurant. Friendly staff. Great food. Definitely glad we went!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
It says "vegetarian", but is really vegan. Pretty tasty, big portions that was enough for more than 2 ppl in our group. Owner was a very friendly woman.
Thoughtful, smooth, and welcoming.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First time trying Somali food and it did not disappoint, food was amazing. The service was great too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We loved the delicious goat and kind hospitality.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent food and super nice folks!
Wonderful food and very kind service. Helped step us through the menu and had pictures to accompany Somali names of dishes. Absolutely delicious!
I had an excellent lunch here--this is an under-appreciated gem for Syracuse. We had the beef suqaar (saucey meat and vegetables stew) with anjero (stretchy sourdough flatbread) and goat with rice. Both were very large portions and very flavorful--the Somali rice was an excellent flavorful dish in its own right, not an afterthought. Both dishes came with a small side salad, a spicy herb sauce, and a mild aioli. The Somali milk tea was also perfect, sweet and fragrant with spices. We left very full, very happy, and with leftovers! We will be back for sure. I highly recommend.
Please note that they do close for all of Ramadan each year.
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Amazing
Delicious somali dishes, rice with goat meal š š š samosa, somali tea with milk,
This place is on my block and Iām glad it is! I had a night I was home alone so I went there. The owner was very nice in helping me understand my choices. The chicken sequaar was very good and the solmolian rice was delicious. I got some homemade hot sauce which was awesome but hot! Mango juice was outstanding and a must when you come here. The chicken somosa was excellent!
First time trying Somali food, and it was fantastic! Our server was super nice and made great recommendations. Price is extremely reasonable.
They have authentic dishes like goat liver, would 100% try it, but since that wasn't our vibe for lunch, she put together custom plates for us. We had chicken and beef suqaar, chapati, sambusa, and Somali tea. Plus, they gave us bananas to eat with our meal. The spicy sauce is 3/5 spicy level imo, and sooo good.
There's a bathroom downstairs to wash your hands, which is great if you want to experience eating with your hands, but it's not required.
We went during Sunday lunch so there's plenty of free street parking. Highly recommend and will definitely go back! Only downside is I don't live close enough to visit often.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Suqaar with Rice, Chapati, Somali Tea Large
Great food and great prices. It will be a frequent stop for me when I'm in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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