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    Bisbas Restaurant

    5.0 (59 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
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    Crystal K.

    We had come here years ago when it was a different restaurant, and we were pleased to see how bright and open they've made it with the remodel. Bisbas serves up a mix of traditional and modern Halal Somali cuisine, and the portions are perfect for sharing. Our server made some suggestions and served our food fresh and promptly. We tried: Platter for 2 - goat mandi, fragrant rice, half chicken, pasta Halal Chicken Tenders w/ fries Bisteki Fries Chapati KK Hubby has declared the goat mandi the best goat dish he's ever tried. It's so tender and spiced just right. The chicken was incredible too - really so juicy. The Chapati KK was so unique- chopped up chapati in a chicken stew that's so flavorful and aromatic. The Bisteki Fries were loaded up with steak and perfectly sauced. Kiddo wasted no time devouring his tenders too. We all left satisfied, with leftovers too

    Platter for 2 People Sambusa (2)
    Allison L.

    First time trying Somali food and it was delectable! AMAZING flavors and HUGE portions. We got the platter for two and it gave us a taste of everything. I loved the chicken with the rice. The goat was tender and not gamey at all. Sambusas were also my favorite. You can never go wrong with a crispy, crunchy appetizer. The herbs inside gave it that fresh taste. They also have a more American fusion side of their menu with buffalo fries, burgers, etc. For drinks, definitely try their mango drink. It's super refreshing and tastes like you're eating a fresh mango. My boyfriend was a fan of their tea which reminded me of a milky chai. I LOVE the way they designed their restaurant -- the color scheme, logo, everything. It's very open, light, and welcoming. Everyone there is super kind and helpful. The helped is choose what to get since it was our first time. Highly recommend!

    Platter for 6 People
    Ivayana L.

    I ordered Bisbas for delivery when family came into town and it was such a great option. The Somali platters were huge for the price and made feeding a group really easy. Everything arrived well packaged and still fresh, which I appreciated when hosting. The food was rich, flavorful, and comforting. The meats were tender and well seasoned, and the rice and sides paired beautifully together. You can really taste the care and tradition in the cooking. Portions were generous enough that everyone was able to try a little bit of everything without feeling rushed or limited.

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    Laura M.

    Everything was bomb! Im so upset. I ACCIDENTALLY DELETED MY LONG, THOROUGH REVIEW!! But everything is so flavorful. They dont skimp on portions. So sad their desserts were cleared out so fast. The service was great. The only thing they could possibly work on is a way to incorporate more spice. I love spicy food, and always look for that kick. Its had the bold flavors but not the burning peppers I crave. They do have some hot sauce, but to me it wasn't as spicy enough. &also wasn't too fond of the BBQ chicken. It was a more generic bottled super sweet taste to it.. but everything else was on par& had PLENTY of left overs.

    Goat soup, sambusas
    Julia W.

    We love going to bisbas! We are from Minneapolis which has a vibrant Somali community so we love getting a taste of home. Their chicken and beef suqars are tender and flavorful, their sambusas are crispy and packed with well-balanced spices and their Somali tea always warms the soul. Good prices as well! Their entrees are huge!

    Halal Bisteeki Fries, Chicken Suqaar, Salmon

    Great food, great people! Newly remodeled and a ton of food option. I recommend the Halal bisteki fries.

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    Emmett T.

    Located in the Rolando Plaza, Bisbas is a new restaurant featuring Somalian cuisine. I visited during a wet evening so the number of dine-in customers was limited. The inside was bright and well-kept with seating for around 40 people. You order at the service counter and then take a number to a table. The two page menu wasn't extensive, however it featured eight ethnic main dishes that could be upsized to platters for larger parties. A halal burger, chicken sandwich, tenders, and fries were available for those who adhered to such a dietary practice. Sides, desserts, and drinks were listed on the back page. Goat, chicken, beef, and fish were the proteins you could choose for the main dishes. As much as goat sounded tempting, I was conservative and selected the Half Chicken after consulting with the cashier. A bone-in half chicken was marinated with a blend of Somali spices that had minimal heat. It was served with a choice of fragrant rice or flavorful pasta (my pick) and a side salad. I also ordered a Mango drink for liquid refreshment. When my plate was brought out, I noticed that the kitchen made the chicken with rice. It wasn't a big deal as the portion size was significant for the price. The rice was well seasoned, and the chicken was roasted. I was worried the meat would be dry, but that wasn't the case. Bottles of hot sauce and ranch dressing were provided. About halfway through eating, the cashier came to my table and apologized for the chef's mistake. He offered to remake the dish with noodles as a takeout item. I was given a refill of the drink and a complimentary tiramisu dessert. It was a gesture way beyond what I had expected. Both the drink and the dessert were nice palate cleansers from the savory goodness. All of the main dishes were priced at $20 or less which was a terrific deal for the amount of food. The value and the extraordinary service were the reasons why my dining experience at Bisbas Restaurant reached a five star rating.

    Michael G.

    After shopping I told my wife I'm already hungry and find somewhere to eat that is different from our regular Gaslamp routine. Wifey found this " BISBAS ", it's a Somali restaurant. Both of us were very excited to try this BISBAS SOMALI restaurant, it's our first time trying Somali food. I ordered the GOAT MANDI with SPAGHETTI. My wife ordered GOAT BIRYANI. She added SAMBUSA and SOMALI TEA. Food came in large portions, and both of our goat meals were very tasty. SAMBUSA came in 2 pieces , for me it has a little kick of spice but it was very filling Sambusas and good, my wife said that for her it was not spicy. Their SOMALI Tea was good , tasted like Chai Tea. We also saw that at every table they included 2 bananas on customers' tables, im not sure if that is included in the meal or how it is in their restaurant, but we are thankful for it. All the Staff there are nice. Our server Mohammed was awesome, delivered everything to our table perfectly. Plenty of tables indoors and outdoors and plenty of Parking space.

    Fried tilapia plate
    Sarah K.

    Bisbas is amazing! First, parking will never be an issue because the parking lot is HUGE and has plenty of spots. The decor is also very beautiful with the mini chandeliers and its very bright inside and the tile is just very appealing loool. Ordering was quick and easy, you order at the counter and take a seat at whatever table you want and they bring the food to you. Their service is excellent, everyone that works here is very friendly and quick. As for the food, omg, it is amazing! I usually despise eating chicken outside because it always has a weird after taste if its not cleaned well, but their chicken doesn't have that aftertaste and its seasoned veryyyy well and is so crispy! The goat is also seasoned very well. The fried fish is nice and crispy, make sure to ask for lime/lemon to squeeze on it. The sambusa was to DIE for, they are large in size and have potatoes, shredded carrots, and ground beef and lots of spices. The food here is very affordable, the restaurant is clean, and great service. Def will be back to eat here again.

    Goat Mandi, Shaah (Somali Tea) Pot, Chicken Suqaar
    Tiffany H.

    This place is a casual dining establishment which looks to be family owned. The portions are huge and filling. The standout for me was the shaah pot (Somali tea) which is like a spiced milk tea in this beautiful teapot. I could drink that all day. We had the goat Mandi and the chicken suqaar, both were very tasty. My only thing was that the ratio of rice/pasta to the main was disproportionate - it's like 3 huge scoops to 1 thing of meat. Next time I'd probably just order one dish and a side of meat to share because we ended up with so much rice & pasta leftover. We didn't have room for the dessert but they looked delicious too. I've never had Somali food before so this was a culinary treat

    Platter for 2 People
    Cirwan S.

    Man ! First time having Somalian food and it was amazing ! I came here with my buddy and we started off with mango drinks and Sambusa ! Super good both a must try. We got the platter for two and the portion was huge ! We got half rice and half pasta for our base, with a half chicken and goat mendi as our proteins. Then I got the beef suqaar plate and that meat was so flavorful. My buddy got the beef bisteeki fries( similar to carne asada fries ) which he loved ! We both finished off with Dubai chocolate! Definitely coming to this spot to try some items ! Restaurant was clean! Service was great !

    SAMBUSA
    Marilyn G.

    We decided to dine in at "BISBAS RESTAURANT" its a SOMALI restaurant , this was our first time to try their food and I'm glad we did 'coz they were delicious. Upon entering we were greeted by 3 young men who accommodated us right away. The menu has a good listing, mostly I see that their food is either Meat with Rice or Meat with Pasta. So here is what I ordered for me and my husband: * GOAT MANDI - I chose it with PASTA * GOAT BIRYANI   *  SHAAH POT (Somali Tea) * SAMBUSA   The 2 Piece SAMBUSA came first. The sambusas were filled with spiced meat & veggies, and they were good. It also came with the Green Sauce which might be Spicy for others, but for me, the Spice was just right. Next time I come here I will Order 4 of their Sambusas 'coz they were delicious. Then our Main dish came, the GOAT MANDI with PASTA and GOAT BIRYANI. I first smelled the meats before taking a bite, and thank goodness it smelled nice and not like some other places where the goat has an icky smell, here the goat smells good. The GOAT MANDI with Pasta was a delicious combo, it came with Salad too. The Goat was very Tender and well seasoned, it's just that the PASTA on it NEEDS more SAUCE PLEASE, but it's still delicious. OMG! The GOAT with BIRYANI was so TASTY, the meats were very tender and very well seasoned. Same thing with the rice, it's very well seasoned, I like this dish. Then they served me my TEA in a beautiful tea set, I even asked if I could buy the Tea set, but our server said that it's not for sale ;). Their milk tea was really good. Also, our meal came with a Banana, I looked around and everyone had 2 bananas on each table with diners, I'm not sure if it is a part of every meal or not, but that is nice of them to give every table a Banana. Their food was good, and our server Mohammed made sure that we enjoyed our stay by frequently checking on us on what else we might need.  Also, Junior who was at the cashier area was also a cool one. We will be back again to this place so our Son can try their good food here too. This restaurant is in a small plaza with other stores around too, but there's still plenty of parking around UPDATE : Came back with my Son so he can try Somali food too. We ordered: *PLATTER for 4 PEOPLE Omg I was surprised when this Platter came out, it's beautiful and big. We chose Half Rice & Half Pasta. For our meat, we ordered the Half Chicken, Chicken suqarr, Goat mandi, Bisteeki. The rice was still the same, it was as good as the last time we came, and the Pasta was great, it has more sauce now. The goat mandi was tender and good, the Bisteeki was well seasoned and tender, and the Chicken suqarr has bell peppers and was also well marinated. And their half Chicken, oh my goodness, it was tender and very well seasoned. I like their half chicken, it was simple but very delicious! It's just the 3 of us, my husband, my son and me but we ordered the Platter for 4 people, this platter is worth it.

    Whole fish with rice, and chicken with rice. Meal comes with a banana :-)

    Tried it for the first time for lunch--also first time having Somali food. The staff was warm and welcoming, and they were great about offering recommendations. The food was excellent and the service was outstanding. We ordered the whole fish and the chicken suqaar, both with rice and a great hot sauce on the side. We couldn't help eyeing the big platters at nearby tables, and the staff let us know we can order our favorite dishes as a platter next time. We definitely will! For dessert, we had the tiramisu (really good!) and a milky, spicy tea. The ambience is clean, simple, and friendly--not fancy, but very comfortable. Overall, great value and a really lovely experience.

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    Great and friendly service. A unique opportunity to try Somalian food! The goat is succulent and the vimto soda was interesting

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