Somali Restaurants in Minnesota

Authentic East African halal cuisine in the Twin Cities

11 verified listings across Minnesota

Minnesota is home to one of the largest Somali diaspora communities in the world, concentrated primarily in Minneapolis's Cedar-Riverside neighborhood and surrounding areas. This has given rise to a thriving Somali restaurant scene offering authentic dishes like suqaar (spiced meat), bariis (rice), canjeero (flatbread), maraq (broth soups), sambusa, and fresh Somali tea (shaah). All Somali restaurants listed on MNHalal.com serve halal-only food.

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Quruxlow Restaurant
Restaurant

Quruxlow Restaurant

Somali

📍 Minneapolis, Phillips

SomaliGoat MeatRice Plates
Halwo Kismayo Bakery
Bakery

Halwo Kismayo Bakery

Somali

📍 Minneapolis, Longfellow

SomaliBakeryHalwo
Halwo Kismayo & Grill
Restaurant

Halwo Kismayo & Grill

Somali

📍 Minneapolis, Midtown Phillips

SomaliSambusaRice Plates
Cairo Grill
Restaurant

Cairo Grill

Somali

📍 Minneapolis, Ventura Village

East AfricanSambusaGrill
24 Somali Mall Food Court
Restaurant

24 Somali Mall Food Court

Somali

📍 Minneapolis, Ventura Village

SomaliFood CourtEast African
Zawadi Restaurant
Restaurant

Zawadi Restaurant

Somali

📍 Bloomington, Bloomington

SomaliGlobal FlavorsCatering
House of Sambus
Restaurant

House of Sambus

Somali

📍 Minneapolis, North Minneapolis

SambusSomaliEast African
Afro Deli & Grill
Restaurant

Afro Deli & Grill

Somali

📍 2 Locations

SambusaGyroSandwiches
Hamdi Restaurant
Restaurant

Hamdi Restaurant

Somali

📍 Minneapolis, Midtown

GoatBeefRice
Masha'Allah Restaurant
Restaurant

Masha'Allah Restaurant

Somali

📍 Minneapolis, Cedar-Riverside

GoatChickenDine-in
Karmel Mall Food Court
Restaurant

Karmel Mall Food Court

Somali

📍 Minneapolis, Whittier

Food CourtSomaliMultiple Vendors

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the best Somali restaurants in Minneapolis?

The best Somali restaurants in Minneapolis are concentrated in Cedar-Riverside (the heart of Little Mogadishu), Midtown/East Lake Street, and Whittier. Hamdi Restaurant on E Lake St, Masha'Allah in Cedar-Riverside, and Karmel Mall Food Court in Whittier are popular community favorites.

Is Somali food always halal?

Authentic Somali cuisine is traditionally prepared with halal meat and no alcohol. Somali restaurants in Minnesota are operated by Muslim owners and serve fully halal food. All listings on MNHalal.com are verified.

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