Hole in the wall E African restaurant. I stopped by here since it was a quick 10 min away from work…read moreon my way home. There is construction actively going on due to the new train station with denser housing and businesses being built, so be aware when you drive in. The establishment is not a vibe, it's an American dream in the making. The building is rustic as food is filling. The staff was brisk in taking orders and the environment is lively. Some places to sit, but more of a take out kinda place. I ordered a Sambusa and Goat Meat plate with rice. I'm still new to E African cuisine, so my reviews is more biased with my background versus experience. Sambusa; fried patty filled with meat which I'm gonna assume is beef? It has a nice spicy kick to it, but is drier than my preference. Nice and crispy. Goat Meat with Rice; the star of my dinner and my favorite of the 2. It comes with a salad which is forgettable. The real appeal is the tender goat atop the rice. The rice soaks up the juice and is so flavorful. The goat has bones, so can be annoying to some diners, but allows for a richer flavor. It appears to be pressure cooked finished off with a tomato and onion stir-fry, the crunch of the onions pairs well with the tenderness of the goat. Fun place to pick up food to eat at home if you're tired of cooking. Would stop by and try the other dishes.

I love it Somali food in general yes the portions are huge but I'm Somali and it's really common to…read morehave portions that huge the hot sauce is really good for the average person it's really spicy but I have Somali blood in me I can handle it I love Sam USA but putting fish in it and not making it spicy should be illegal if you're vegetarian almost everything has meat in it but overall it's amazing

Huge fan right here. Wanted to experience Somalian cuisine in a city that has so many of its…read moreresidents - this was definitely the place to do it (worth the drive out of downtown). Felt extremely welcomed into this restaurant, was even called sister! Dine in and take out kind of atmosphere, order at the counter food is brought over to the table. Mango juice is super sweet and addictive. Went for the CHICKEN KAYKAY as a lot of yelpers suggest, it is unlike anything I've ever tried before! I LOVED IT, such comfort food. It is made with the bread used typically in the cuisine, but the texture changes into something so different - you could even imagine it to be pasta. The flavors are so warm, mild, yet complex - I could eat this everyday. My husband got the chicken curry - the chicken was so tender - curry flavor spot on, and the portions were both HUGE! Plus you get a whole plate of rice with that. Interested in the fried options in the case at the counter, if I'm ever passing through again I'd want to try those. Plus you get a banana! Dessert, or breakfast memory the next morning. Easy parking in a strip mall.

I'm torn between rating it a 2 star or a 3, but I've decided on 3 stars for this local mom & pop…read morerestaurant. I was in Minneapolis visiting, and I noticed during my short time there that there's a large Somali community in the city. I've never had Somali food before, so I just looked up Somali restaurants with the highest ratings and the most reviews, which weren't many. The man working behind the register was incredibly nice. He saw we were trying to decide what dishes to try, and recommended the goat with rice. We went with his goat with rice recommendation and a dish call Kay Kay. However, when I was ordering at the register, there was so many flies just flying around the cashier guy and his register. Behind the serving counter, it is all boarded up so you can't see the workers cooking or how clean it is behind the counter divider. I went to the bathroom and I noticed a small random unlabeled bucket/small open bottle by the toilet that had liquid in it, which I honestly don't even know what it is. With the flies and the bathroom, I really questioned the entire restaurant's cleanliness. I told myself while I was eating that I wouldn't be surprised if I got food poisoning from here. The next day came and I actually suffered food poisoning. I don't want to knock down a hard working small family restaurant. I genuinely think their food is delicious, and the people are so kind. They just need to work on cleaning the place and getting rid of the flies.

Ordered fufu, chicken egusi soup, and jolloff rice. Was not overall pleased. The egusi was not…read moreedible and it is disappointing because they give such a generous amount. Service was pleasant. As for ambiance, they are attached to a market and the smells seep into the restaurant which is very underwhelming. The jollof rice was the saving grace of my meal.

I've tried other African restaurants but this was the very first I tried and I'm still hooked!…read more Parking could be better. The seating area in the back deserves a better presentation, but the food? 10/10. Now, usually when I go I ALWAYS get the collard greens. They taste fresh, flavorful, has a nice crunch, and a hint of spice. The guy who owns the restaraunt with his wife is so sweet. I enjoy seeing him each time that I come in. My first time here was in 2013. I'll always come back.

A fun way to experience East African flavors in Mankato. We loved the goat, chicken fantastic, and…read morebeef dishes we had. The lemon sauce on the side was hot, fragrant and delicious. Perhaps our favorite... we loved the bur (mandazi) fried bread. Side note: We wanted to order rice as a side, but were told it was not sold that way since we opted for the bread. ?? I'd definitely recommend to them they sell their optional sides separately so we could have tried it as a paid "extra". All in all, the flavors were great and we will definitely try it again. Thank you, Jamila!

The food was very tasty, and while there is little hot pepper spice, it was very tasty. for those…read morewho like it hot, there is hot green Somalian dip that is incredibly hot... look out, a little goes a long way. I was wary of the goat but it was delicious. You get a lot for not much money. You can either take out or eat out on the patio. Now, the one thing I would note is I have a criticism of Yelp... this is NOT Ethiopian. It is Somalian... Yelp, wake up and smell the roses... these are two different countries and two different cultures.

A quiet space with a wide selection of delicious food and friendly service! The traditional tea…read morewith milk hit the spot!

Solid Somali take-out place. We had gyros, a variety of sambusas (beef, chicken, and fish), curried…read moregoat, and Somali bread and were pretty happy with everything. The fish sambusa wasn't really my thing but I'd have any of the rest of it again.

Food 5/5 Service and ambience 3/5…read moreGlad we came today at 5. We were the only people eating in, several groups came and went with takeout. Portions are generous! We had lots of food to take home. Partly we didn't read carefully and thought the collard greens and okra were side dishes but they also have meat and are accompanied with rice. We had the Attieke with chicken, the Jollof rice with chicken, and the dry rice with fried fish (croaker). And a sour sop drink to share. The food took about 20 minutes and was very flavorful. I especially liked the okra and the fried plaintains.

If you love African cuisine, THIS is the spot! They are picking up and they are doing great! The…read moreinside is quaint, but coming up. The food is delicious, and the flavor fantastic. Great friendly service with broad smiles. Come on by!

One of the things I love about the Twin Cities is the varied and expansive presence of immigrant…read moreowned and operated restaurants. Any seasoned foodie will tell you that the ones tucked away, perhaps a bit more rough around the proverbial edges and missing bells and whistles are where you will find the most authentic (and delicious) cuisine. City Afrique was an INCREDIBLE experience in West African fare. I'm accustomed to food from this region, when cooked here, is often overly spiced, too salty or too hot. I ordered the okra sauce with fufu and it was the best I've ever eaten. And I've eaten a lot of okra sauce. The cook allowed you to add hot pepper as desired and the salt level was subtle and supportive of the sweet fufu and savory okra. I couldn't stop eating it- it was simply a perfect balance traditional flavors. Prices are very reasonable for home cooked West African dishes, which require extensive simmering and taste testing. Without rice, regular size dishes (they have large too) range around $11-16. With rice or fufu, prices range between $19-25. The ambiance and decor proudly displayed select traditional Liberian art and cultural pieces, along with other wall hangings reflective of bigger stores. The host greeted me warmly and shared it was his uncle's restaurant. When I shared my delight with the flavors, he brought out the cook. She was genuinely thrilled that her cooking was appreciated- the sign of a true culinary artist. They also have a small party room they rent out for $500 a night. You have to try this spot if you like West African fare. I will be back.

The food was so excellent! I got the cassava leaf and the fufu. It was so delicious. The portions…read morewere huge and the flavor was incredible. Fatu was such a friendly and kind server who went above and beyond! The restaurant was beautiful as well. I recommended it already to many friends! A friend did say they called once to order and the phone number didn't work? I'm unsure if that is still an issue. When I went I ordered to go at the restaurant and it was very quick.

It's the definition of hole in the wall, but a unique find fir St. Cloud: a Nigerian restaurant…read more We ordered take out but the host was very genial and helpful about ordering and explaining the cuisine. We had a meat pie, Nigerian salad, puff puffs, a chicken dish with tomato rice side, and beef sticks. All of the food was prepared fresh and wonderful. I loved that they were playing eastern African music. Toe tapping and hip shaking ambiance. Decent price for a lot of food. I would recommend. There is very little parking so park on the street and walk in. They also deliver.

The ordering was an easy process, pick up was as well. Location was fairly difficult to find, but…read morespace is small.

I had never tried African food before, so I went in and asked the owner (I'm pretty sure he was the…read moreowner) and he steered me toward a spinach stew that was so flavorful! I was the only person there (it was early) and everyone was really warm and welcoming. I was going to get the food to go but decided to eat it there. The tablecloth was pretty dirty but it was more than made up for by how welcome I felt. And Three's Company was playing on the TV. What if Mr. Roper thought that Jack and Chrissy were in the bed together? Wouldn't that be crazy? Better act super over the top! Anyway, food: 10/10, service: 10/10, cleanliness: 5/10, bonus points to make up for it: 10

My daughter loves African food, she's tried many different restaurants and yet prefers to come back…read moreto this one. We used to live few miles away and never stopped by to eat. This restaurant is in the strip Plaza next to the New Horizon childcare. Colorful decorated restaurant and the owners super nice. I've always thought they served breakfast because I've seen breakfast items on their menu, but there's more. My daughter loves the egusi and fufu. I asked if they have any sambusa left and they did not but recommended I try the meat pie which has the same filling. That was delicious. The serving size for the egusi is big and good price. Tasty and spicy!