African cuisine: the best places to taste it in Columbus
12 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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"It was our first time having Somali/Mediterranean food, and overall we were pleasantly surprised. Every meal is served with what we believe was..."
Emma Cox
"I was recommended to this place by a friend. You might feel sceptical about the place but the food tastes surprisingly good and the staff are really..."
Farhana Haque
"Nice place. Lots of choices. Friendly..."
Shawn Hogan
"Enjoy the authentic Somali flavors this little locations offers! The foods taste and smell great, and service was very fast and..."
Caleb Dillinger
"This is my favorite Somalian restaurant. The owner is very friendly and they have excellent service. The food is always excellent. This is one of the..."
Catherine McClelland
"One of the best restaurants in Columbus
Incredible food and great..."
Fahad Dahir
"So far everything I've tried is good. You must try the Liver, Sambusa & tea. But tbh tried the chicken, lamb, goat, chicken steak and all are very..."
Becca Beech
"Very friendly group of people with really good food..."
Jamison Law
"Amazing. Stumbled upon this place years ago and had never tried Somali food. Huge portions, delicious soup, incredible flavor, great texture, very..."
Cody Ross
"Very good test food..."
Ali Abdi
"Just stumbled on this place and decided to try 3 dishes- Lamb Shank, Goat and Steak. The staff was very friendly and the food came very quickly. When..."
Horus “ProphecyX13” Xeron
"Somali food is really good. You can't go wrong with rice and goat 😋, rice and lamb, spaghetti and chicken legs. The choices are plenty. ..."
Eugene Bruno
"I went here and ordered their lamb shank
It was the most delicious combination of rice, lamb amd salad
If you eat gluten-free then i recommend this..."
Holistic Urb'n Spaizez
"I stopped in on my way back to toledo and ordered a dinner. It was very good and I might come back to Columbus just to eat here again! It's very nice..."
Becky Walczak
"The best food ever OMG it was so..."
Yaseen Khadar
"Never disappointed me, friendly stuff, yummy food, very generous people. I love somalian and Somali..."
Anas Al-yamoni
"Greatest Somali food in..."
Shark Hosh
"Had the goat. if you're going to dine African you might as well get an item Appleby's will never serve! It was great. The portions huge. The..."
"Columbus has a sizable Somali population, and all too often it flies under the radar for being so insular. People, business and yes, restaurants, are..."
Another Food Critic
"I can’t quite describe everything we had. The platters were full of saffron rice, a couple different types of diced chicken (one curried), chicken..."
Nicholas Dekker
"This place was amazing! The owner actually sat down with us, and helped us pick our lunches. He even explained what Somali cooking was. I had a..."
Steve Boczek
"When we first arrived at the restaurant around 7 o'clock on a Friday evening we were the only ones there. The waitress was super slow getting to us..."
Lisa Ruddell
"Absolutely Delicious!. This place is a true hidden gem, don't let the strip mall location deceive you. Upon entering, we were greeted graciously, and..."
Robert T
"I have mixed feelings about Solay Bistro. The atmosphere and decor was very nice. Everyone working there was warm and friendly and made me feel very..."
Jesse
"Tasty Fresh Food. Very nice decor, excellent food and kind/helpful service! Will definitely be back to try several more..."
Bren Says Yummy
"Wonderful food, Even better service!. Not only was the food here fantastic, the woman who served us (owner or manager, I think) was one of the nicest..."
Dylan Reaves
"A delightful place to dine. Solay is indeed a remarkable place to dine if one desires unique East African and Mediterranian cuisine . I found the..."
Ali A. Isseh
"Hidden Gem. I've yet to try something I didn't like at Solay Bistro. Incredibly diverse menu with built-in adaptations to customer preference. Great..."
Berks
"Outstanding restaurant!. My family and I ate supper at this restaurant last night and it was a wonderful experience! We tasted 3 kinds of vegetarian..."
Beckyagreen
"Delicious, great service, vegan-friendly. One of the best restaurants I have experienced; my family all felt the same. You HAVE to try the sambusas,..."
Indran Fernando
"Hidden Gem. Last night was the third time we have tried Solay Bistro, and each experience has been enjoyable. The service is kind and attentive. The..."
Luscious45
"Wonderful. My significant other and I went on a Sunday evening (they are open late Sundays, which is great). The food was wonderful. Had the Mixed..."
Laura Eaton
"I heard about Solay Bistro from the fine folks over at AltEatsColumbus . It would have been easy to miss Solay Bistro amongst the cadre of..."
Jared Rutecki
"Not sure if you've heard of it yet or not - but Columbus (a short 90 min drive to the north) has a fantastic new business called Columbus Food..."
Foodhussy
"First time trying Somalian food. Tried this place because it had good reviews. The food is very flavorful and tasty! The sauces they have are very..."
Wing Long Au
"First time having Somalian food so I can’t talk about authenticity, but it is delicious regardless. I picked the rice and the goat, let the young..."
M D
"We came here last year 2022.. and We’re coming back soon That’s all I’m going to say! lol 😁 good food!!!!!
The people at this restaurant..."
Shieva E.
"This place is an excellent representative for Somali cuisine in the US. Food here made my day as it was so flavorful with all the harmonious..."
Kat Nguyen
"Wow. I just finished my food 5 minutes ago, and I had to jump right on Google reviews to leave a great review here.This is a true 5-star bowl..."
Matthew Chau
"Amazing service, the people working there were sweet, thoughtful and incredibly patient as we figured out what we wanted to eat. Ended up getting the..."
Elana Hinton
"Talk about FLAVOR!! I got the spicy rice bowl with mango chicken, onions, garbanzo beans, and chicken with a beef sambusa on the side. Everything was..."
Ericka Johns
"Hoyo's has become a place I feel I'm missing out on if I don't go weekly. Their price is reasonable, the food is top notch, and those that work at..."
The Chivalrous Walrus
"Really yummy, I got a goat combo meal with basmati rice, cheek peas and cabbage. Complete yet even rice is packed with flavor. Really good and it’s..."
Roman Serebryakov
"Stopped by on my lunch break after being told about it for months by a friend. I will definitely be back. Great customer service and food. I had a..."
Miracle Reason
"Tried the goat. Not really any meat on it, but really tasty. Spicy and well balanced. It was nearly closing so I'm not holding that against..."
Timothy R
"Love this place, located in the North Market downtown. What an explosion of flavors! The Mango Chicken is so delicious with just the perfect amount..."
Austin Yochus
"You need to get the mango chicken whoa. Rice, cabbage and spinach was tender and flavorful. Everything was fresh and delicious, servers behind..."
Tim Dedrick
"Been to the North Market many times (one of my favorite stops while traveling), but first time at Hoyo's and I must say, the food is excellent. The..."
Sean Gage
"With so many options at the market we decided to pick a little from most the places to try. Unfortunately only picked up a couple sombusas, but it..."
Jeff Brown
"Fantastic food! I highly recommend the mango chicken with 50/50 rice, lettuce, and onions. Buy the bread too.
Stir your bowl up, tear off pieces of..."
Todd Isler
"Honestly, I don't think there's a better place in North Market to grab a quick lunch. Flavor and spice are the name of the game and there's tons of..."
Kessashun Arthur
"Highly recommend by some co workers and I'm so glad I listened. Absolutely delicious and I recommend the mango chicken if you want a good balance of..."
Alice Beamer
"Delicious yummy food with good portions and out of fair price. The customer service was excellent and friendly. Great food that you won't get..."
"First time trying food from Ghana and absolutely loved it. The flavors were amazing ! Highly recommend!! The staff were very welcoming and helped us..."
Andrea Erickson
"Definitely a must try food. Flavorful and delicious. We had a seat outdoor with DJ and food. Great..."
nithya ks siva
"Great food & service, the owner stopped by our table to..."
Warren Gard
"Firstly, the atmosphere is wonderful. The outside seating area reminded me of being back home. The food was amazing, I’d recommend the chicken with..."
Sherifat Sanusi
"Superb. Came here over 10 years ago when the restaurant was fresh and it has stayed in my mind ever since. Moved to California, tasted much of the..."
Andrew Rahman
"I got spinach stew, chicken instead of beef with fufu. It was so delicious.
I also had a piece of my friends fried fish. And omg!!!! It was soooooo..."
Angelita Canada
"This was my first experience with West African Cuisine and it DID NOT disappoint. The staff was attentive and the food was amazing.
We got the..."
Blaqc Rain
"I've been very impressed with this restaurant. Every time I am in this place Customer service is A-1 and the food is really good hands down. When..."
sam ward
"Where do I start from; The food here got me dreaming of food at night, that's to say it taste good. The owner of the restaurant is so welcoming and..."
Yannick AchaMutah
"My group And I were recommended this place by a friend in Texas. We literally drove from Cleveland to try it out and I must say it’s worth the hype..."
edmond onwukwe
"The peanut butter soup with beef and beef spinach stew with steamed rice and fufu were flavorful and delicious! It was a busy dinner time but the..."
Ying-Ting Chiu (Ting)
"I had the experience of a life time! The was food was amazing! Customer service was excellent! I ordered a variety of things. Goat soup cassava leaf..."
Renee Yarbrough
"Perfect flavors! Spicy because I wanted it to be. Oh so yummy 🥰
To those who don't know, fufu is a flavor collector and is to swallowed not..."
Caroline “SquidsOath” Sams
"Dining at Drelyse is a wonderful experience. The owner is so lively and friendly and the restaurant offers an excellent vibe. The food was also..."
Jeremy Owusu
"I would have given 10 stars if there was. The owner is so good at customer service something that most African restaurants I’ve been to lack.
The..."
Alex Otoo
"The location is off the beaten path but the food is delicious. The fufu is of a great consistency and the goat was yummy. The portions were large and..."
Luis Cruz
"Drelyse is amazing at accommodating first-time guests to her restaurants! I had a great night with friends and we dined well! 10/10 experience -..."
Aaron Malcolm
"This is an excellent place to get West African cuisine, and the locals/regulars know it! They serve up stews, soups, and rice dishes along with fufu,..."
"Really great food and nice workers. I ordered the lamb and rice and it was super tender and flavorful. The portions are huge, it was enough for two..."
Ahmad Hassouneh
"Delicious food. Always fresh. Ask for the camel milk..."
Farah Liban
"First time visiting this very humble restaurant. Excellent food! Do not judge this place by its exterior appearance.
The lady in the kitchen was..."
aecii 3d
"This food was amazing. Barely anyone was here and we were served promptly. Ordered at counter, just ask for what you want, don’t use the menu on..."
Jeffrey Feely
"Delicious traditional Somali food! One of the best restaurants in Columbus - and one of the only restaurants that carry camel..."
Nathan Gentry
"Had some great food and fast service I highly recommend this..."
Victoria Holloway
"I absolutely love this place. Food is really good. Everything I've tried so far is really good. I highly recommend this..."
J K
"I visited this place maybe ten yrs ago then again bout four yrs ago wen i began my trucking career amazing food nd that tea is..."
Jackie Jones
"Masha Allah i was going from Michigan to west Virginia than I searched for restaurants i got that one I stopped by
Masha Allah the i ordered goat..."
abo hesham
"Best reastraunt I have ever been to good tea yummy rice and so delicous meat. But also good for vegitaion since they have salads. I absolutely..."
sagel gurreh
"Very good food, and excellent customer service. I will recommend this place to..."
RO N
"Great dive full of people speaking in languages I couldn't understand. That's where you're going to get the best authentic foreign food of any..."
Nicole Rachelle
"Service was professional and friendly! Food was fresh and I will be going back. Thank..."
Laura Gilmore
"The people working there and the owner are awesome ! And the food is..."
dave hayes
"Food is delicious and the staff is really..."
Kristen Njihia
"They will tell you what special of the day and they have really nice customer service.
Rice with lamb very delicious..."
Lion Of Judah
"Great food, great people, lovely Somali Ethiopian family
I would recommend for injera it was..."
"They seem to be making a huge comeback. I love their meat portion, their customer service, how clean they are and I’m in ABSOLUTE love with how..."
Sami Duran
"This place has good Food!!!! I haven’t yet sat in the restaurant but man I was heaven for the night! The portion size is big so you will have..."
Deanna Dawson
"Great roasted goat. Nice place, really worth a visit if you want to taste some authentic..."
Brett zumFelde
"First time in colombus;had to try my somali food, and hamdi grill was my best option. Got the best service and the best food.so delicious, and the..."
Ahmed Ali
"I was glad to try Hamdi Grill. The menu is limited, but the food was good and despite a language barrier they provided good and friendly customer..."
Tod Bowen
"Came in this evening for the first time to have dinner and absolutely enjoyed not only the food but the atmosphere and staff as well! The portions..."
Jessica hass
"Clean good food but poor service lot better than most somali..."
Mohamed Hussein
"Food is very average. Waiting time is..."
Odaa Sound
"Good food , very clean facility for a Somali restaurant, you know how that goes. I hate every time I place a to go order they tell me it's ready. I..."
Muhidin Abdimalik
"We came here from Virginia and this is the best restaurant in Columbus,Ohio. I highly recommend this restaurant because it has good food and good..."
"Loved the food and atmosphere. Food is fresh and delicious. Definitely a place I will continue to revisit. The portions are large, good price. Well..."
Jo Ann Taylor Corrigan
"Peisaano house
I have been last summer
I like it.
Aziz is peisaano to.
Ex Hamar Jeb..."
Ali Bashi
"I think is a waste of time. That is my opinion. So don't get mad..."
Aidarus Botan
"Safari Coffee House is absolutely amazing. Perfect for all your taste buds. Very clean, and relaxing.
I ordered the Potato samosa and Egg fried in..."
Chevonne R.
"Amazing Somali food for very good prices. We tried the lamb shank and the chicken suqar and they were very tasty. The place is actually split into..."
Yousef Wahb
"Forget about Starbucks, this coffee shop sells one of the best cups of coffee in Columbus - Great place to watch a soccer game and enjoy a bottle of..."
Nathan Gentry
"The best macchiato I’ve had!! So flavorful and the espresso is aromatic and not bitter. Clean store with very friendly service. Love that it’s..."
Jessica Stewart
"The cafe shop/ Restaurant had some renovation done to it and it’s kind of picking up on the customer service, they were a little slow before but..."
Ahmed Mohamud
"We were at a bowling tournament nearby. This place was packed. Tons of people there. We stopped in ordered 4 beef fried dough things and one egg. The..."
Aaron Thomas
"Excellent restaurant with my traditional..."
Yusuf Mahdi
"Best place and great..."
abdiwali Ali
"Best food in Columbus. Sidow is the best ⭐️..."
Ahmed Ahmed
"It was wonderful I called their number placed my order and 15 minutes later I had this delicious meal in my hands. Honestly..."
Insanity1k
"This is a great little cafe with lots of varieties in their food. They have breakfast lunch and dinner..."
Mohamed Omar
"Some of the best people youre ever gonna meet and some of the best food youre ever gonna taste! Like my son says "On God!" 😂 I love..."
"I ordered the oxtails, cabbage and plantains. It was good, not fabulous, but good. The portions were large enough. That food was..."
Carla Stewart
"We decided to try a new place because our regular place for Caribbean food was closed. So glad we tried Iris Jam! It’s our new favorite. Such fresh..."
Skyler LaLone
"I don’t reviews but you sold me out. I am from D.C. and I know about Caribbean food. The foos was delicious and so flavorful. Thank..."
Abdallah Kassie
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