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Somali Restaurant And Grocery

4.2 159 reviews 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM 2156 Hoffman Rd, Mankato, MN 56001, United States

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At Somali Restaurant And Grocery, located in Mankato, Minnesota, flavorful Somali cuisine awaits. Our story blends tradition and warmth, highlighted by dishes like tender goat over rice or the comforting lamb plates. The friendly staff ensure each visit feels like home, embracing the essence of Somali hospitality. Guests often rave about favorites like the sambusa and refreshing watermelon drink, making it a popular spot for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. With a family-friendly atmosphere and healthy options available, we cater to diverse palates while providing a unique taste of East Africa, all served alongside our vibrant grocery offerings.

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Amenities & More

Service options

  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual

Crowd

  • Family-friendly
  • Tourists
Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with Somali Restaurant And Grocery before visiting.

Reviews for Somali Restaurant And Grocery

4.2
159 reviews
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17%
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Review highlights

Based on 159 reviews

Somali Restaurant And Grocery in Mankato is widely praised for its authentic East African cuisine, particularly its goat and lamb dishes served with seasoned rice. Customers frequently highlight the generous portion sizes and affordable pricing, making it a great value for the quantity and quality offered. The establishment’s unique setup, combining a cozy restaurant with a grocery store featuring specialty Somali products, adds to its appeal. Friendly and welcoming service, especially from the owner and staff, is a recurring compliment. While the atmosphere is described as simple and unpretentious, it reflects the genuine and community-focused experience that many diners appreciate. Overall, it is favored for delivering flavorful food and warm hospitality in a modest setting.

Robert P
Apr 18, 2025

Visited from out of town and figured this would be a fun meal. Goat with rice was recommended by other reviews so I went for it. Delicious! I also got some kind of bean mix and some sambusas. The guy there was very nice and hooked me up with tons of food.

mohamed ahmed
Mar 14, 2025

The food speaks for it self to be honest! And the customer service is Beyond friendly and warming. As a worker an son of the old man that some people I see here not to happy with him or believe his behavior isn’t at his best. He’s the owner of the restaurant. Fun facts; actually he’s the one who also makes those lamb shank that u see Every morning and some people trust are on line for it everyday! My father might be old but he’s Dedicated to his business an he makes sure it runs smoothly and Safely as possible for our customers and the staff. We Treat everyone with respect like any other human being wanted to be treated we listen and Provide the best service to our beloved customers.If anyone feels other wise please don’t hesitate to reach out your opinion matters To us. Again Thank you for all the beautiful comments we appreciated you guys and we will keep improving.BROTHERS RESTAURANT IS’NT GOING ANYWHERE:)

A
Feb 17, 2025

The greatest goat meat I've ever had the pleasure of tasting, not to mention the deliciously seasoned rice. Only 10 for a meal you may only finish if you're very hungry. Unique environment, as well as a grocery store with some of my favourite beverages. Very friendly people too. I look forward to returning. I highly recommend the rice/meat based dishes if you have celiac, as I personally encountered no problems.

Brandon Tischer
Feb 16, 2025

Went here on a whim and was incredibly surprised. It seems like a "hole in the wall" when you first walk in, and there's the restaurant on the right-hand side and a grocery store on the left. I ordered Lamb with Rice, and for 10 there was a very generous amount of both lamb and rice, along with lime and a banana. Certainly worth the money. The lamb exceeded all expectations, and was perhaps some of the best meat I have ever had, especially within the Mankato area. The grocery store has many "foreign" delicacies, such as Vimto soda and imported tea, among many other things. The service was great; the two men there were very pleasent, helpful, and conversational. I will for sure be returning many times into the future!

Max Thompson
Feb 07, 2025

I recently moved to the Mankato area from Fargo, and was missing the great East African and Somali food we had up there. Well, this restaurant doesn’t disappoint. The staff were friendly (the older gentleman was great) and the prices aren’t bad given the amount of food you get. Two people could split a plate with two drinks and not go hungry. The environment is not fancy but it’s sectioned off in a small market/grocery store.

Kristin Carlson (Maryem)
Feb 01, 2025

This restaurant was so welcoming and had really delicious food for a good price and a large portion!

MindyLea Steckelberg
Jan 11, 2025

I had the goat meat and rice! It was definitely good and i will come back for more! The people are really nice!! I did get my green sauce and ranch oh and a banana!!! Lol wonderful!

Tavia Gabler
Dec 30, 2024

Fantastic food, nice people, and reasonably priced for a good amount of food! Definitely recommend the rice and goat or lamb plate, don't forget the ranch, green hot sauce, and banana!

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Address
2156 Hoffman Rd, Mankato, MN 56001, United States
Price range
$10–20
Category
Restaurants

Opening hours

  • Monday (Today) 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Thursday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Friday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Saturday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Sunday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

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