Lovely restaurant with a cool vibe and great service. We sat outside and watched the hustle and bustle of Racecourse Road. Food was great and nice drink selection will come back for more
I highly recommend the rice platter with mutton. A beautiful bright place and incredibly great food. Could not recommend it enough! The host was very warm and friendly - even offered me a complementary chai for the drive home. Am going back with all my friends!
Very friendly staff. Ordered the somalieats speciality one with lamb and the other with falafel. Also got a mango smoothie, somali tea and serve of hot chips. Somali eats speciality is amazing. The lamb was so tender, falafels werent too oily. The rice was amazing, great taste with all the herbs and spices. Mango smoothie was delicous and loved the sweetness in the tea
Didn't expect too much about this place but it turned out amazing. Ordered the Somali specialty with beef and rice. It's just so tasty that I finished the whole plate in ten minutes! Amazing green sour chilly source as well! Will try lamb next time. Great service. Strongly recommended
Honest authentic Somali food at reasonable prices. The food is cooked from scratch, home-style, something that always excites me. The place is frequented by first and second generation Somalis, so that's a guarantee of authenticity to me.
I had the tasting platter. It has two yummy fritters, hearty spiced rice with lamb, and a refreshing yogurt-based dessert with mango, grated coconut and walnuts. I loved everything. The mains are man-size, so you won't leave hungry. The tasting platter is also man-sized, something that always makes my belly happy.
The staff are really friendly.
Relaxed atmosphere.
I would happily give them five stars if it wasn't because some dishes were still unavailable, and on the making, after 1pm; on the other hand, is understandable as there are just a couple of ladies attending to the kitchen.
I love genuine international food eateries, and this is one of those!
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First time trying Somali cuisine and while I can't comment on authencity, I can definitely say that it was delicious. Rich and punchy flavours, generous serves and great value.
I love how the Somali Eats Specialty came with a banana that is supposed to be eaten with the meal. Interesting combination! My partner ordered the lamb and the tender and meaty chunks of lamb came on a bed of fragrant rice and was accompanied by a delightfully zesty green sauce.
I tried the Muffo, which was corn bread paired with marinated diced beef. The corn bread resembled a softer, thicker and chewier Chinese pancake. Perfect for soaking up all that yummy sauce. I did however find the beef a bit dry and tough.
So impressed were we that we took away the Somali Wrap with fish, and it was just as good the next day. The piquant flavours of the herbs and spices, when paired with the firm and moist flesh of the fish, made for a perfect match.
Service was charming and friendly, and the place had a homely vibe to it. A great first time experience!
We loved the food here! We are vegetarian, and there were plenty of options. There are plenty of meat options too! Serving sizes were massive, and the coffee was delicious too. Thank you!
Great authentic Somali Food, i recommend it to everyone. Try it, You will love it. I certainly loved it variety of food choices. Great staff excellent customer service
I cannot believe that I've not tried African cuisine before.
Decided on spur of the moment mid week late lunch and was very pleasantly surprised.
Very welcoming hosts and a small simple but very workable restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating.
The menu is straightforward and the descriptions don't actually do justice to the magnificent dishes.
Flavorsome and generous, the meals are great value.
We will definitely be back.
They have goat, they have goat, they have goat!
(Important thing like this needs to be repeated for at least three times)
The strawberry smoothie is really good, full of strawberry, you can even taste the seeds.
The dishes are nice and really worth the price. Very nice service, I walked in there for take-away and people immediately came forward to ask if I want anything.
The only thing I don't like about this place is - it opens too late for me. :P
Finally got around to try trying this place after reading the reviews and it lived up to my expectations. I had the lamb somalieats specialty which comes with rice and salad, the lamb was very tender and nicely marinated. Everything was fresh and colourful with friendly service to match. Our waitress was new and didn’t write down our 4 orders so we had to repeat them at least 5 times and she still got them wrong. Besides that the food was good.
Love this place - it's such a local gem. Great service and wonderful food at a great price. Always have a great experience here and keep bringing friends who also love it.
OMG! Somali food! What a pleasant surprise!
First, I was (wrongly) assuming that Somali food was similar to Ethiopian.
This is very incorrect.
Lots of flavour, lots of fresh veggies and very generous portions.
The meat (beef + goat) were very tender and delicious.
The broth and the Chili green sauce were 2 highlights. The taste of home cooking :-)
The service was very friendly too.
I highly recommend this place.
Loved this place! Cosy clean setup with really tasty food and a nice relaxed vibe too. We shared a couple of dishes (falafel, meat lovers) and also tried the soup of the day. Will definitely come back to try some of the others.
Food is awesome- great choices and great flavours, and a plate of the entrees is a must (especially the falafel). Warm and welcoming atmosphere, great hospitality, and a free banana with every meal! Great value for everything on the menu as well. Loved it!
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Hands down the best Somali restaurant that’s value for money right here!
You are looked after very well by the staff here.
You get served with a banana each, at first we didn’t know that it’s recommended to eat your meal with the banana. We accidentally ate it first. We were then served with their lamb soup which was very tasty and comforting for a free starter.
We both ordered a large somalieats specialty, one with chicken and one with lamb. We also changed one of the Rice’s with the paleo option. I love that they offer this option and I love that these guys offer a wide range of meats and don’t charge you depending on the meats that you choose.
For $10 you can get a main meal that will definitely keep your tummy fulfilled. And if you have a big appetite, you can upgrade to a larger portion for only $3 extra!
Both the chicken and the lamb were amazingly tasty. It was very juicy, full of flavour! The lamb was my favourite. The Somali flavours definitely had my tastebuds dancing. I couldn’t get over how delicious yet affordable this restaurant had to offer to everyone.
The decor was clean and modern, staff were lovely and attentive.
Warning that the green sauce they serve you is very spicy! But if you order a mango smoothie like we did, it helped cool us down easily.
Definitely enjoyed the mango smoothie but would have enjoyed it much more if it could be nice and cold.
Definitely returning and will be a regular
Take your lover, friends, family and even your African friend for delicious Somali authentic meals!
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#Somalieats, launched by husband and wife - Abdi Mohamed and Amran Sean on 15 September 2017. What a way to cater to the IG generation with its hip looking brunch spot like decor, high quality service and food at unbeatable prices. Decor is really well thought out, down right to the yellow ladder at the kitchen which synchronises with the yellow flower pots on each table.
Initially thought that the bananas were appetisers but they were meant to be eaten together with rice or pasta. Mixing banana with rice is just playful enough to not sound absurd. Reminded me of the "Dining on a dime" episode where Lucas poured hot black tea on his injera (canjeero) at a Somalian restaurant.
The sight of our lamb and goat rice is as welcoming as an open plate of souvlaki after a long 10 hour shift. "Why didn't we thought about this before?" I said after taking a mouthful of banana with rice. The sweetness and texture of the banana danced with all the C lettered herbs in my lamb basmati rice beautifully. That and a sip of lamb broth soup in between was such a delight. I even got carried away and poured the whole green sauce (nooc basbaas I think) into my rice, which got a tad too spicy but still delicious.
Somali coffee looks like herbal tea with a strong burning gingery and cardamon flavour that managed to wake me up. We also had bajeyo (falafel) and Sambusi, a triangle Samosa to round off a very enjoyable first Somalian meal.
Food is the best way to know a culture. It's lovely to see #Somalieats being more than just a restaurant but also a hub where fellow Somalians could gather and eat together. For non-Somalians, an opportunity to learn about their culture by feasting on some of the most amazing food one could ask for.
P/S: Really enjoyed the playlist here, got a good mix of old and new hip hop hits from Logic's "1800" to Destiny Child's "Say My Name".
Went here with a couple of friends. We managed to try all the appetisers and they were all really really good. I got the rice with the goat for my main and that was amazing. The rice was fluffy and well spiced, the goat was nice and tender. Will definitely come here again.
We decided to try this new addition to Racecourse Rd and we were not disappointed. We were served by a really friendly and gracious waitress who was a pure delight. Her assistant on the other hand was a little clueless. We all had the specialty meal which allowed you to sample a bit of everything. It was delicious and so inexpensive. The place is small and busy and full of friendly locals. We will definitely be back.
This new restaurant is by the previous chef at nearby Somalia Kitchen and man is it awesome. The menu is bigger than SK and fresh and delicious. My only recommendation is they expand the dining room as it gets so busy that it can be hard to find a table. At least they do takeawayz
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As a fan of New Somali Kitchen, I was eager to try the new kid on the block. The fit out is very similar to New Somali Kitchen with its timber interior and so is the menu though the extended dessert menu sounds exciting and I'll explore this next time. I went for the Hashtag Somali Eats Specialty but as I had a preference for vego, I asked for it with Bajeyo (Falafel) but they were out of Falafel so what does one choose when they can't have Falafel? Easy, Goat!!! I ordered the goat and asked if they could top it with some yogurt sauce which they said they would accommodate. When the goat arrived It looked beautiful on a bed of Somali rice and Salad and of course the customary banana. The Goat was tender and beautifully cooked and spiced and a delight to eat though I didn't get my yogurt as requested 😟 though it didn't need it but would have helped to cool the meal down. I find eating the banana with my meal a little heavy though can appreciate the contrasting flavour against the spicy goat and rice but discretely I tucked the banana away in my pocket to enjoy tomorrow. We sat right near the till which was annoying when people were standing over us to order take away or pay, I suggest a small screen to limit the impact. I also noticed on the menu they do a Somali burger so good to see a modern take on Somali food. The restaurant was full & staff very friendly. UPDATE: Second visit last night and it was perfect, could not fault it. This time we were served a beautiful spiced lamb broth with our meal and also tried the Xalwa, homemade dessert which taste a little like Turkish delight but served warm with a softer consistency and truely delicious. Also I got the yogurt over my Bajeyo which was awesome!
Amazing Stuff! I bought the platter which was just under $20 and it came with fragrant rice with salads and marinated lamb that was cooked so well it easily came off the bone! (check out my Video Review on YouTube to see the bone-sucking action). The platter also comes with a few entrees, a salad and a dessert and the spicy sauce is a must for spicy food lovers - Great value for money for an family run restaurant and a must-try for those who have not experienced the wonder that is Somali Food!
Always the best food! Very flavourful & delectable. Ambiance of the place can be improved though also I wouldn't mind a little more cleanliness but otherwise the food is really good & the staff is very friendly as well. For the full Somali food experience try the platter, it has entree, main & dessert all in one. Must try!
Wholesome, clean, simple but tasty food. Great value for money. Being of an African ethnicity myself, would like a bit more spice and flavour, but I can understand why perhaps toned down for local market. Nice variety of meat and fish dishes, paired with spiced rice and a nominal amount of salad. I'm yet to try other dishes. Significant portion sizes and nice decor in restaurant creating a warm, inviting environment to enjoy a cheap, relatively healthy eat.
Good food, simple menu, worth giving it a go.
If you wanna try somali traditional food this is the place, so delicious!
A go to favourite. Their meat is so tender, rice is so tasty and I love that spicy green sauce. Can't wait to get back there again.
Awesome experience. Cozy place with very friendly and kind staffs.
I surprised with the taste. Super delicious.
Portion size is fair for the price. Taste was amazing. The green hot sauce that serve with your dish gives another aspect to your food!
You’ll get a banana with your food!! Isn’t it awesome?
A great atmosphere even though its really a cafe style restaurant. The host was very attentive to use and he went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed our dinner. The sweet cinnamon tea was a nice start.
I had the goat platter and loved it especially with the lovely mango yoghurt desert. My wife and son also enjoyed their meals. We'll be back🤤
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