Great food and really nice staff. We tried this place for the first time, and the food is amazing. It’s a little place, order at the counter and comes out in takeout boxes, but it was some of the best lamb I’ve had and the tastiest rice. The staff there was really nice and helpful with suggestions. It is hockey playoff season and they let us put on the hockey game. We will definitely go back!
MJ Schooley
This place was delicious. Amazing spices and flavors. We got the beef sambusas (like samosas), chicken skoor with rice and chappatti (like a basic butter naan). It all came with an amazing jalapeño creamy sauce. I’d highly recommend all of it. The reason for the four stars is it took more than 25 minutes for our food (when there weren’t any people in the restaurant) and they were out of a few things we wanted to try. But it was worth it and we will be back.
Abdul B
I ordered from them at least three times a months.I tried the rice with lamb shank it’s perfect.I tried the rice with chicken drum sticks, it’s good.I tried the sambusa it’s okay, not the best.They are so friendly and awesome, but sometimes they don’t follow the instructions I gave it to them via delivery apps. Otherwise, I definitely recommend them.
D T
Got the lamb shank with rice and both were very tasty and portions generous. The owner was very nice. Not a big place inside and I took to go but it seemed fairly clean.
Chelsea Oldham
The lamb with rice was excellent!
Silver Coulson
This is the place where Somalis actually go to eat Somali food. My family and I ordered 3 sambusas, lamb with rice, and chicken drumsticks with pasta. We were thrilled with the everything! The sambusas and tender lamb really stood out as favorites. The service was fantastic. The owner was so kind with our kids and the woman who took our order gave great recommendations with patience and kindness. The quality and quantity of the food was perfect. We left full, with leftovers. The negative reviews I'm seeing don't reflect our experience at all... if there were problems before (possibly because of the pandemic, supply issues, employee shortages, etc.) then they're gone now. Go in expecting delicious Somali food from a small business with heart and you won't be disappointed. We can't wait to come back!
Jeff Gathethe
great food ..wow!
Jacob McDaniel
Found them by accident and decided to stop in. The lamb and rice was excellent. The ladies at the counter and cooking were very friendly. 100% will go back.
Rajiur Rahman
Great food. The Sambosa is probably the best I’ve ever had in America. I wish the lamb shank was a little more spicy, still very tasty.
Keisha Ding
Such an amazing hole in the wall place! Lady up front was very patient & kind to help us understand their menu. We got lamb(#11) with rice (#3), chicken (#14) with pasta(#4) & a sambusa. I would recommend the lamb & rice hands down with a few sambusa. Their green sauce actually has a spicy kick & a hint of tartness that's delicious!! Chicken & pasta were great but the lamb & rice was a clear winner. We live in Lehi & now need to come back for their lamb again! Just WOW!
When I initially tried coming it was closed with seemingly no information. After trying again I now realize they were closed temporarily in observance of Ramadan.I tried the lamb dish with Chapati and found it good but not bursting with flavor. The lamb had a unique smell to it and being not so familiar to Somalian cuisine I will chalk it up to spices I'm not used to eating.The restaurant itself was modest but there was a bug on the public sink in the back. I will continue to explore Somalian cuisine but this experience has been rather lackluster.
Ahmad
This rating is only based on the food taste. It's extremely cheap to buy a full, tasty cooked fish for 11$.
Mimmoon C
I want to start off by saying that this WAS my favorite place in SLC. But with much careful consideration over the last few visits, and with a heavy heart I am re-reviewing this place. This place was my go to spot for years. We used to dine here a couple of times a week. The place was a “hole in the wall”, but the food made up for it. The entrees came with a bowl of soup (marag), a bottle of water, and even a banana if you wanted-it’s part of Somali cuisine. The entree portion was huge, it almost lasted 2 meals, all for just $10! I know, it sounds too good to be true, but it wasn’t. I told all my friends and family about this place, and I got everyone hooked on Somali food.Unfortunately, this place isn’t like what it used to be. Over the last two years, everything went downhill. Yes, they renovated the interior with a fresh coat of paint, nice tables and chairs, and new tv’s with menus on the screen—but the food quality is horrible. I don’t know how or why there’s a sudden change. They even raised the entrees’ price to $13. I have nothing against raising prices, due to inflation, and the rising cost of goods. However, it has to be justified or else you’ll lose customers, and that’s never good for business. I went from frequenting this place several times a week (no joke), to a few times a year now, sadly.After today’s visit, I could no longer hold off on this review. We ordered the Chicken Soukar (small pieces) with rice and Beef Steak with Saltato (spaghetti). The chicken soukar looked nothing like we expected. It was stir fried in mixed veggies with a side of spinach, and the rice didn’t seem fully cooked-it had this strong masala smell. Same with the saltato with beef steak. The spaghetti and the meat were just bland, it tasted like nothing.It’s unfortunate that one of my favorite restaurants really became like this. It’s sad that I have to write this review about a place I once dined so frequently. I have heard several negative reviews from the same people I once recommended this place to. Although I can’t recommend this place anymore, fortunately my love for Somali food didn’t end with them.I hope management can take this review constructively, and improve the quality of their food. I’d love to come back and enjoy a delicious Somali meal like before.Previous 5 star review:This is my favorite restaurant in SLC. It's a small mom and pop place, and a hidden gem. I never tried African food before, and fell in love with Somali food there after. Everything is delicious here, but my favorite and must try is the Sambosa (triangular meat filled roll), complementary Marag (broth soup), and the Saltato (spaghetti pasta) with breaded chicken steak. Enjoy!
PJ
Such amazing flavors that shone through on chicken skoor dish. Their staff was very nice and helpful. I've never had Somali food before, and they helped me find something I'd like.
Great food and really nice staff. We tried this place for the first time, and the food is amazing. It’s a little place, order at the counter and comes out in takeout boxes, but it was some of the best lamb I’ve had and the tastiest rice. The staff there was really nice and helpful with suggestions. It is hockey playoff season and they let us put on the hockey game. We will definitely go back!
This place was delicious. Amazing spices and flavors. We got the beef sambusas (like samosas), chicken skoor with rice and chappatti (like a basic butter naan). It all came with an amazing jalapeño creamy sauce. I’d highly recommend all of it. The reason for the four stars is it took more than 25 minutes for our food (when there weren’t any people in the restaurant) and they were out of a few things we wanted to try. But it was worth it and we will be back.
I ordered from them at least three times a months.I tried the rice with lamb shank it’s perfect.I tried the rice with chicken drum sticks, it’s good.I tried the sambusa it’s okay, not the best.They are so friendly and awesome, but sometimes they don’t follow the instructions I gave it to them via delivery apps. Otherwise, I definitely recommend them.
Got the lamb shank with rice and both were very tasty and portions generous. The owner was very nice. Not a big place inside and I took to go but it seemed fairly clean.
The lamb with rice was excellent!
This is the place where Somalis actually go to eat Somali food. My family and I ordered 3 sambusas, lamb with rice, and chicken drumsticks with pasta. We were thrilled with the everything! The sambusas and tender lamb really stood out as favorites. The service was fantastic. The owner was so kind with our kids and the woman who took our order gave great recommendations with patience and kindness. The quality and quantity of the food was perfect. We left full, with leftovers. The negative reviews I'm seeing don't reflect our experience at all... if there were problems before (possibly because of the pandemic, supply issues, employee shortages, etc.) then they're gone now. Go in expecting delicious Somali food from a small business with heart and you won't be disappointed. We can't wait to come back!
great food ..wow!
Found them by accident and decided to stop in. The lamb and rice was excellent. The ladies at the counter and cooking were very friendly. 100% will go back.
Great food. The Sambosa is probably the best I’ve ever had in America. I wish the lamb shank was a little more spicy, still very tasty.
Such an amazing hole in the wall place! Lady up front was very patient & kind to help us understand their menu. We got lamb(#11) with rice (#3), chicken (#14) with pasta(#4) & a sambusa. I would recommend the lamb & rice hands down with a few sambusa. Their green sauce actually has a spicy kick & a hint of tartness that's delicious!! Chicken & pasta were great but the lamb & rice was a clear winner. We live in Lehi & now need to come back for their lamb again! Just WOW!
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When I initially tried coming it was closed with seemingly no information. After trying again I now realize they were closed temporarily in observance of Ramadan.I tried the lamb dish with Chapati and found it good but not bursting with flavor. The lamb had a unique smell to it and being not so familiar to Somalian cuisine I will chalk it up to spices I'm not used to eating.The restaurant itself was modest but there was a bug on the public sink in the back. I will continue to explore Somalian cuisine but this experience has been rather lackluster.
This rating is only based on the food taste. It's extremely cheap to buy a full, tasty cooked fish for 11$.
I want to start off by saying that this WAS my favorite place in SLC. But with much careful consideration over the last few visits, and with a heavy heart I am re-reviewing this place. This place was my go to spot for years. We used to dine here a couple of times a week. The place was a “hole in the wall”, but the food made up for it. The entrees came with a bowl of soup (marag), a bottle of water, and even a banana if you wanted-it’s part of Somali cuisine. The entree portion was huge, it almost lasted 2 meals, all for just $10! I know, it sounds too good to be true, but it wasn’t. I told all my friends and family about this place, and I got everyone hooked on Somali food.Unfortunately, this place isn’t like what it used to be. Over the last two years, everything went downhill. Yes, they renovated the interior with a fresh coat of paint, nice tables and chairs, and new tv’s with menus on the screen—but the food quality is horrible. I don’t know how or why there’s a sudden change. They even raised the entrees’ price to $13. I have nothing against raising prices, due to inflation, and the rising cost of goods. However, it has to be justified or else you’ll lose customers, and that’s never good for business. I went from frequenting this place several times a week (no joke), to a few times a year now, sadly.After today’s visit, I could no longer hold off on this review. We ordered the Chicken Soukar (small pieces) with rice and Beef Steak with Saltato (spaghetti). The chicken soukar looked nothing like we expected. It was stir fried in mixed veggies with a side of spinach, and the rice didn’t seem fully cooked-it had this strong masala smell. Same with the saltato with beef steak. The spaghetti and the meat were just bland, it tasted like nothing.It’s unfortunate that one of my favorite restaurants really became like this. It’s sad that I have to write this review about a place I once dined so frequently. I have heard several negative reviews from the same people I once recommended this place to. Although I can’t recommend this place anymore, fortunately my love for Somali food didn’t end with them.I hope management can take this review constructively, and improve the quality of their food. I’d love to come back and enjoy a delicious Somali meal like before.Previous 5 star review:This is my favorite restaurant in SLC. It's a small mom and pop place, and a hidden gem. I never tried African food before, and fell in love with Somali food there after. Everything is delicious here, but my favorite and must try is the Sambosa (triangular meat filled roll), complementary Marag (broth soup), and the Saltato (spaghetti pasta) with breaded chicken steak. Enjoy!
Such amazing flavors that shone through on chicken skoor dish. Their staff was very nice and helpful. I've never had Somali food before, and they helped me find something I'd like.
Second time I ate here, good somali food