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Jambo! Kitchen
91/100 (211 ratings)
Restaurants
African
African
African
"Original, inventive, healthy vegetarian options. The veggie sambusa was great. I didn't receive a sauce for it so I used some Cholula and that gave..."
Shaleen Rae
"I go to Jambo a lot and try different things most of the time. So far I've liked everything I've tasted. Really good food. The owner Jamal and the..."
Oya Mae Duchess-Davis
"Excellent and tasty food! I like how the food is made fresh and using a variety of fresh ingredients. I recommend trying the Jambo taco with chicken..."
Lorena Winkelman
"The mango juice is as good as any I've had anywhere in the world, and finding that in Minnesota of all places surprised me! Also the Jambo bowl with..."
Karla Elizabeth Hovde
"I've had the chicken wings, steak sandwich with roasted peppers and jalapenos; topped with melted cheese on a crusted bagette, the loaded fries and..."
Lynn Davis
"The Jambo Kitchen has great food. I really like the Jambo bowl. I also tried a Sambusa yesterday. Had the veggie Sambusa. Very good. I loved the..."
Greg Wiseman
"Absolutely delicious! Simple, fresh ingredients and visually appealing too. Utilized the self order station and avoided the line. Nice outdoor..."
Laurie Marie Goeken
"Delicious food. Great staff. Had the Jambo bowl with the jerk chicken and it was amazing!! Will definitely go..."
Alex Hermida
"The food tests good and it is clean. the service is very good also. I highly recommend this place. try it..."
Brook G Libanos
"Amazing place and the food is magnificent. We got the Jumbo bowl with African rice and lamb...."
Khadra Abdi Americo
"I had the Haji recommended by the great mind behind the Jambo! Plus I'm from Arusha and they have a salad named after it.. Great vibe Great..."
Kamal Abdi
"I just followed the lead of the counter staff and had a Jambo Nowl w Somali rice and the peri peri sauce. It could be called YUMbo..."
Sue DeNuccio
"If I didn’t live 2 hours away I’d eat here at least once a week. Delicious and..."
Elizabeth Bizios
"Amazing service, with lots of food options ! Definitely my favourite joint in..."
Yasmeen Ahmed
"Stopped in for the first time last night and everything was absolutely excellent! Can't wait to come back and try different items. Also, very..."
Charlotte Boyd
"The lettuce bowl with chicken and Mediterranean sauce. Healthy and perfect lunch. ..."
Leif Anderson
"The Jambo sauce here is absolutely amazing!! If you try nothing else do that. We got a lamb bowl and a beef sambusa(which I ate too quickly to take a..."
Jojo Kuria
"Awesome place! Great food, amazing staff, and a great space. One of the things I love about Jambo is the art that is featured often. Everything I..."
Joaquin Muñoz
"While I ate lunch here I was already plotting my return. The seasonings! The tastes!! Gah, mouth watering as I write this. Even better- they are..."
traci kato-kiriyama
"BEST MEAL I'VE HAD IN A LONG TIME. I got a bowl; the rice was beautifully cooked, the chicken was grilled to perfection, the vegetables were fresh,..."
Maxine Britt
"We ate dinner here and it was so delicious! I knew it was going to be good based on how good it smelled when we first walked in. We had Jambo fries..."
Nikki Bufkin
"Like many of the people that I talked to, I ignored this place for the past year because I assumed it was just a knock-off Afro Deli. I finally..."
Claire Barczak
"My goodness I think I found the coolest little modern African digs ever! I know I'm late to the party, but better late than never. I'm excited..."
Peter Shu
"I go here every Monday and have a chicken bowl with African rice........(Moreover u get 1+1 free bowl using pocket..."
Tejdeep Gullapalli
"This is a great quick bite between classes since it's so close to the U of M. Delicious ethnic dishes and friendly..."
Jack Eickhof
"Absolutely delicious! My food was very flavorful, fresh, and unique. The staff is friendly, the dining area is clean and full of natural light, and..."
Reed Saunders
"Amazing food, very friendly. I had the camel sliders and they were scrumptious. My eight nine year old loved the sambusa. We also enjoyed the wings,..."
Seedy Cherrytree
"Amazing food, wonderful staff! I have visited a few times now, and have always had a pleasant experience, but today went above and beyond that. I..."
Laura Sachwitz
"Lots of food options including vegetarian and vegan. Very tasty and very healthy! Good location on bus line. Nice service with a reasonable wait for..."
kat h
"Great food. Great service. I had their soon to be released steak taco. I guess I was a guinea pig. But, I really enjoyed my taco!! I've always had..."
Fatimah Mohamud
"Absolutely loved it. Had the chicken Jambusa with the green chutney. Also tasted the beef rice bowl and was great. Be adventurous and you'll be..."
Beth Gasser
"First time in, I had the Jambo bowl with African rice, steak, and Jambo sauce. Service was great, even though they were busy. However, I was..."
johan podlewski
"Food is very fresh and tastes excellent. The owner is very friendly and knowledgeable. The only improvement I could see is that the wait time is..."
Bob Laskowski
Safari Express
87/100 (113 ratings)
Restaurants
African
African
Fast food
African
"Yummy and affordable! We loved the safari bowl (huge portion) and camel burger and so did our toddler. The chai �...we'll be back for that!! The..."
Diane Rashida Cullumber
"I first tried Safari at the Festival of Nations and hoped that they had a year-round presence. Score! The wraps are the shining star for me-..."
Jana Velo
"The service was very accommodating and the food was amazing! Will definitely return and recommend!!!!! Cannot wait to try the camel burger next..."
Allen Johnson
"First time going. Amazing food and great staff and ownership. Very professional. Will definitely be back. Camel Burger was off the..."
Charles Anderson
"Delicious food and wonderful customer service. My 12-year-old approves and has added Safari to his "meals in Minneapolis"..."
Hannah 'Hartford' Levin
"Thank you so much to the young lady who took the time to walk us through the choices and give us samples. The service was fantastic and the food was..."
Christopher Levin
"Great food. Loved the goat meat and rice, salad but most importantly I enjoyed the..."
Moriah Favor Godcall
"Camel burger was amazing but it get it with the rice for a yummy add on. Staff was great..."
Sarah Davison
"The sambusa was amazing and the service was out of this..."
Blaise Kallman
"Best of best..."
Ronaldiniho Warfa
"great..."
Jamal Warsame
"Me and 2 of my friends drove 250 miles to try it, it was totally worth it. Really great food, amazing hospitality, and kind service. We will be..."
Mohamed Mohammed
"I work nearby and never been til today, my friend at work always brings some to my work and that's when I fell in love with it. Today I tried it on..."
S. K.
"Really good tasting food unfortunately it's not quite Somali. More like Fusion..."
Ben Falter
"Very good food and reasonable prices. I love getting their samosas on the go. The staff are very..."
Doa Al
"Got their tumeric rice bowl with the lamb meat and it was incredible. Lots of flavor and the meat was really tender. Sambusa on the other hand had..."
Nicholas Asay
"Trying to be more adventurous than I usually am, I stopped by this booth. The guy working behind the counter was really friendly and suggested a few..."
Megan Dee
"The chef himself recommended a camel burger with mango juice, and sambusa, a Somali pastry. The staff were very friendly and kind, and the meal was..."
Charlie Mass
"This place is delicious! The service was friendly and she even offered me samples. I got the camel burger which was very tasty, the fries were crispy..."
Ilon Preston
"The food is excellent. Try the Camel Burger, it is a delicate meat that tastes just right. Chappatis and Chicken Fantastic is also a great. Sit down..."
alexander anthony cleberg
"Delicious! We purposely saved some of our dinner bowl so we could savor it again the next day for lunch! Will buy again. Appreciated the samples..."
Cheryl Barnes
"Such good and flavorful food! I had the woman working make me a rice bowl however she likes it and it was amazing! Literally the best food that’s..."
gracie L
"Came for the Camel burger but they were out so the owner recommended the Camel Stew. Best meal I’ve had in Minnesota. Will be back..."
Vntg Jag
"Two words: CAMEL BURGER. I easily give it a spot in my top 5 burgers of all time. This is not a fluke or exaggeration. It's a big burger, maybe..."
Brent Lowry
"They have a great rice bowl with tons of options (pineapple lamb, spicy chicken, etc) and incredible flavors. I highly recommend this place for a..."
Lisa H
"This is not only a restaurant .. it is an experience! The camel burger is a savory delight with a rich, smoky taste. Great fries. Interesting menu..."
Thrifty Treasure
"Really good food! It took a while to come out, but it was super fresh when it did. Worker was really nice and even offered somali tea to..."
Ajah W
"I'm a big fan of their lunchtime steam-table rice bowl. The lamb and spicy rice is not only a heavenly mix, it's decently spicy,..."
Mike N
Afro Deli & Grill
87/100 (1509 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Fusion
African
American
Fusion
Mediterranean
African
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Lamb
Sit down
Mediterranean
African
Fusion
American
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"The two types of gyros were amazing. Both meats, lamb and chicken, tasted great and seemed high quality (not that strange over-processed chicken)...."
Hilda Guerra
"This is a great place for people who interested in trying East African food. I ordered the Chapati Wrap, and it only took 5 minutes for them to cook..."
Tony Akinyemi
"The food here is great. Love the fries, and the veggie fantastic. Service is quick and friendly. The menu isn't extensive, but there are vegetarian..."
M
"Was in town to visit the medical center around the corner and wanted something not fast food. well, this food was served pretty fast, but this ain't..."
Patrick Gavisk
"The food was stellar. Had the chicken curry and samosas. Tried all three types. The one with potatoes was ok but the steak and chicken was really..."
Simone N
"I got the chicken gyro and it was delicious! The service was timely and professional even during..."
Matthew Bouvier
"A nice quick and easy to obtain restaurant by the U of M campus! Was a big fan of their beef bowl. It was super savory and had a lot of beef. The..."
Jacob Chung
"Afro Deli and Grill is a vibrant and welcoming hub that merges the cultures of Africa and America in a tasteful and exciting way. The restaurant..."
Maryam Kameli
"Got the veggie fantastic and my partner got the chicken fantastic. What can I say but fantastic! VERY fast service and incredible price for the..."
Maryah Glover
"I can't say enough about Afro Deli. I've been here numerous times and everything just keeps getting better and better. In this restaurant, it's a..."
KK Grimm
"The Somali spiced tea is particularly good. Staff is always really friendly and prompt. The place always kind of looks like a tornado hit it, but it..."
E. Belkholm
"Loved the sweet potato fries and delicious grilled chicken sandwich. Very fast service despite the..."
Nileena Nandakumaran
"Upon entering the establishment, I could easily tell why this place was highly distinguished amongst my friends. From the great atmosphere to the..."
Saad Ali
"I'll start with the food first. I ordered the chicken curry, chapati wrap ( it came with a salad) and the vegetable sambusa (Stuffed triangular..."
Creole Chef
"I’ve been in a few times and each time is a delight! The lamb gyro is amazing and it comes with delicious French fries. I especially enjoy their..."
Onyedimma Nwachuku
"First, amazing Chapati: Chicken 8.9, Lamb 8.1, Falafel 7.5 (flavor preferences will vary but the Chapati itself slaps). Chicken Wings, 6.5: sauce is..."
Scott Reel
"One of my favorite restaurants in the Twin Cities, and one of the best places to spend your money for many, many reasons. I'll explain. First, you..."
Elizabeth Ullyot
"Yummy lamb gyros. Very large portion, great fries, tasty sauce, if meat isn't that dry, it will be..."
Lizzie S
Dilla Ethiopian Resturant - Minnesota
86/100 (1156 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
African
Ethiopian
African
Ethiopian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
African
Ethiopian
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Our first time for Ethiopian food, we had the combo platter and it was some of the best food we've ever eaten! Cannot wait to visit MN again just to..."
Lindsay Anne Nissen
"Been going here for a few years. Service and food is good... I would recommend to family and friends that want really good Ethiopian food. Then this..."
Fadala Ramadhan Ahmed Ghandour
"Had dinner there for the first time last night. Took recommendations from the server and was blown away. Temperature on app and main were good, time..."
Todd Woods
"The veggie combo was delicious and the service was good. Our server was friendly and accomodating. I especially loved the roasted beets and the..."
Jane Delage
"This Dilla restaurant is the best restaurant in Minneapolis. The quality of food and service attract the people around Minnesota and the globe...."
Lati Hirpa Hunde
"Dilla Restaurant is my feverite Place dlicious Ethiopian food and good customer service አመሰግናለሁ በተለይ..."
Surafel Hailemariam
"Honestly some of the best food I have ever had in my life. The flavors are rich and deep. This food touched your soul and inspires happiness....."
Bee Pantera
"Really good food and friendly service. We had the veg combo plate. I'll be back the next time I'm in..."
Simon Thaler
"I enjoyed my first experience at Dilla Ethiopian Restaurant. The atmosphere brought me back to my time in Ethiopia. The food was delicious and they..."
Ingrid Olson
"It was our first time at Dilla. Very large crowd tonight for #dineoutsomalia. You all did an excellent job under pressure! We will definitely be..."
Carrie Franckowiak
"Amazing service and food, would highly recommend. I'm really looking forward to my next visit in the near..."
Ryan Schoenefeld
"Wanted to try Ethiopian in MN to see how it compares to DC. Very good, family run place. I got a mixed veggie dish that had a spicy kick. Tasty and I..."
Joe V.
"Delicious food in a very inviting atmosphere. We had both combination platters (yetebaberu and yechalale) and they were both fantastic. We also had..."
Karl P
"The food was very good. This was the first time I’ve tried Ethiopian food and I liked it. I got the #9, #19, #33, and #36. All the entrees I..."
Sarah Wang
"Excellent food! Great for groups. The place had some incense burning but you will get used to it after a few..."
Colin Dean
"The food is phenomenal. So delicious. Cannot recommend..."
Robert Hemphill
"My daughter and I had stopped there to try something new. The atmosphere, service, and food left me wanting more. I will definitely be back with my..."
Melissa Jolly
"Food was amazing!! So delicious. Our favorite thing was the lamb curry but we always get the #53 or #54 to split. So good. The tea is very warm and..."
Hayley D
"Being from DC where we have plenty of Ethiopian restaurants I was pleased to find one near my school. To me it is a good sign when you walk in and..."
Jonathan
"I love the food and the service here. I often come on my lunch break on nights I have dance classes because I know the food will be filling, but with..."
Linda Parranto
"The best Ethiopian I have had in years!! I have been searching for a place since Addis Ababa closed years ago... this place is really..."
Conversations with Carina
"Great Ethiopian restaurant!! The Doro Wat is my favorite. They served us a variety platter that was out of this world..."
Donald Carr
"We got a veggie combo and a meat combo. Everything was amazing and flavorful. Service was fast and friendly as well. We will be going back regularly..."
Ash Boyd
"This restaurant is amazing! The menu items were all clear with descriptions and pictures and even samplers to try out what you would like. If you..."
Jamal Furat Mussa
Hamdi Restaurant
86/100 (308 ratings)
Restaurants
African
African
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
African
Dinner
Lunch
"Delicious food. Reasonable prices. The goat biryani was delectable, and had generous quantity of meat, a must..."
Roma Makhija
"Food was very good!! Service from restaurant staff was awesome. I highly recommend this restaurant. They are also halal restaurant if you are looking..."
Esfaque Ahmed
"The staff and other customers are super friendly and this place is definitely authentic. I got take out. It was my first time trying Somali food, I..."
Vicki
"Have been here twice, delicious food every time. I’ve never gotten take-out so I can’t speak to that experience but I enjoyed dine-in. Owner is..."
Matté Lopez
"I had the goat meat dish with chilie sause and it was truely most delishious meal I have eaten in a long time. The meat fell of the bone with a juicy..."
Thomas Mendoza
"This is such a wonderful restaurant. The good and service is phenomenal. I got juice, soup, a large entree with meat, and a banana for less than $20!..."
Lydia Bush
"Seriously, the Salmon Dish might be the best preparation of salmon I've ever had. Spicy and so delicious! I'll be back for..."
Nathan Daly
"Great tasting food for an affordable..."
Robert Jones
"Best somali style pasta ever and geel xilib is..."
Peyton Klein
"Best Sambusas in town. We bought a whole dozen to take home. Loved the goat and rice..."
TK Lyte
"Good food with large portions. The salad was just lettuce and nothing else. They didn't have the menu items I wanted so I had to settle for what they..."
Brian Beauvais
"Found to be a very humble diner with simple and old setting. Enjoyed the food, the vibes and overall atmosphere in and around this place. Ordered..."
Talha A
"best food not change for..."
farah mohamed
"For the simpleness of the menu and the lack of decor on the walls, this place offers a festival for the taste-buds. The chef came out and was very..."
Sondra
"Small business restaurants like Hamdi Restaurant add spice and flavor to our community. That's one reason why it hurts that they suffered, through..."
Phil
"Great food and great..."
R. J.
Akwaaba Restaurant
82/100 (407 ratings)
Restaurants
African
African
African
"It's hard to come by good West African food so I'm REALLY glad we have this restaurant in..."
Korto Ann Dixon
"Great food; great service. Check them..."
Isaac Paye
"I love they food it was really good I will let other know about..."
Alexiss Doingwhatbests Carrington
"I never had an issue with the place or the ppl. It's an African restaurant. Of course the food is going to take awhile. So plan ahead...Duh!!! And..."
Alonzo Kpadeh
"I order their spicy spinach atleast once a week for lunch. I love this place and I never really ate anything but American food but me and my bf fell..."
shawdria mathis
"My cousin came to visit me today and decided to get a bite too eat, well she pregnant so we literally sat and went thru all different type of food..."
Tamara York-Tallman
"The front desk man and the cook were both super friendly. Helped me out since it was my first time ordering their food, and their food did NOT..."
Axxro -
"Warning ⚠️ food made fresh to order may take a while....so either call ahead or just come and entrench your self in a bit of west african..."
Melanated rich Convo
"Absolutely love this place, if you understand the culture you understand the taste. They recognize me by face, always a smile on their faces and have..."
Nicolle Huffman
"Omg very good Fufu and Egusi with ox tails. First time ever having it and it was amazing I will definitely be back to try other dishes as well..."
Tessa Howard
"Small restaurant in the back of an African market. It would be easy to miss if you weren't looking for it, but the dishes are delicious and portions..."
Stefan C
"The collard greens were amazing. The servings are large. Best West African food in Minneapolis. I may not have tasted all of them, but I've tried..."
Kate Button
"A very nice place when you are looking for an African dish. Customers..."
Thomas Okwundu Jnr
"Honestly I love the food. Yes as in the comments it was a little dusty and things were piled, but it doesn't seem like super dirty as far as bugs or..."
Tyler Gorby
The Red Sea Ethiopian Restaurant
80/100 (1791 ratings)
Restaurants
African
Ethiopian
African
Ethiopian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Café
African
Ethiopian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Cheap Eats
"Listennnnn the treatment I received here is A++ ! From the people, the food, the music. Legit everything. I freaking cried because in Boston I don't..."
Mary Carmona
"Titi (my waiter) was amazing and super patient. The ambience felt so homely. For the food, I had an explosion of robust flavors just at first bite..."
Louis Hanson
"Small restaurant that does it right. Food and service are top notch. Ambience is friendly and welcoming. For food, I highly recommend the..."
Ishmam Ahmed
"I'm not Ethiopian, but Ethiopian cuisine is my top one cuisine, unchangeable. So I was in heaven when I found this place in Minnesota. They have..."
Grace English
"Came here to see DJ Hotwax. We had no trouble getting in and the vibe was amazing and positive. Crowd was quite diverse and we all had a good, safe..."
Gary Carver
"Delicious veggie plate! I’m not 100% sure it it was all vegan, but I don’t believe there was any dairy or eggs in the dish. The mild dishes are..."
Trina S
"Very great customer service! TiTi was amazing! Her smile can move mountains!! I’m injera is so amazing!! The next time I go there I’m trying the..."
Amber Corbett
"Super Veggie Combo plate was great for two people to share. Food was great. Service is always excellent. Restaurant is plain, nothing fancy, but it..."
Janelle Jones
"Food was amazing, interesting and balanced flavors, great presentation. TiTi was so nice and helpful, great service. I would eat here all the time..."
Clinton Orebaugh
"It is a small Ethiopian restaurant not more than 10minutes away (by car) from Downtown Minneapolis. Super affordable. You dont need a reservation,..."
Mansi Tripathi
"First time trying Ethiopian food and it was a great experience. I had the Cedar special with Miser and it was delicious. There were some amazing..."
Kevin Rowell
"Wonderful food that's full of flavor. It's not the fanciest establishment, but it feels honest and focused on what's most important: the food. The..."
Tim Worms
"This food was excellent and the service was really good (they were very nice). I'm vegan and I ordered a sampler platter that they had. It was..."
T. Quinn, Esq.
"If you found that your favorite band is coming to town to place at a restaurant lol then you might also be scratching your head. Trust me tho, this..."
Bruce Porvaznik
"Was pleasantly surprised by the red sea. The food was unlike anything I've had in the twin cities. We ordered a combo platter with beef and lamb..."
Dave Burton
"We are Ethiopian food novices but our server TiTi was so helpful and kind in suggesting her favourite dishes. She was also very attentive to our..."
Macy Tran
"First time having Ethiopian. Great food, great service and great atmosphere!!! Highly..."
Zoe Holty
"One of the best East African spots I have ever been to! Everything that I had was full of so much depth of flavor, and most of all the portion sizes..."
BAYOWORLD
"Good service and good food. The coffee was small but very strong. I ordered the veggie sampler and my boyfriend got the lamb. I love using the..."
Laughing Lady
Safari Restaurant
72/100 (606 ratings)
Restaurants
African
African
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
African
Reservations
Seating
Gift Cards Available
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"God! I wish we had something remotely close to this east African cuisine in Dallas. Was one of the recommendation from DHRR and it was a wonderful..."
Saad Alam
"We had never tried Somalian food before but it was excellent! A favorite was the goat mandi and Ke Key. The chicken mango curry was excellent as..."
Megan Roth
"Came here on a Sunday night for dinner. The location is in a shadier part of Lakr Street, so do be cautious of your surroundings. However, the food..."
Asbah Hadi
"First time trying Somali Food and it was delicious! Very similar to latin food with a twist of Indian herbs! I didn’t know what to expect and I was..."
Vaughn and Amycar
"Good food and customer service. Revise your prices and I will promise you more customers... Giving 5 stars for..."
Abdirizak Nor
"I really enjoyed the tea and sambuzas. We also had their hummus. Atmosphere is open and inviting. Interesting art. Bathrooms could use some general..."
Sarah Burdash
"Normally, i post pre eating pics... this was so good...i didn't have time to take the pic before it was done... eat here, you'll love..."
James Esparza
"The food was good! Service was awesome. I loved the vibe and the decor of the restaurant. Will go back for..."
Marian Osman
"I sincerely enjoyed my breakfast here at safari today. Foule Madamas with pitta bread is one of the most delicious meal at safari. Start your day..."
kamal oa
"Great Somali restaurant! If you don’t get mango drink you’re doing it wrong. Get the goat or..."
Ryan Fidell