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    Hoyo's Kitchen

    4.8 (192 reviews)
    ModerateAfrican, Somali
    Open 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Safari Chicken Bowl (mild)
    Jada H.

    My husband and I were so beyond pleased with the quality of our chicken bowls. The meat is very tender and the rice has a bold and tasty flavor. The staff was very patient and kind while guiding us through what options were available. I also got a pineapple ginger drink and it was delicious! We will 100% be back!!!

    Injera
    Brian E.

    Might be my new favorite spot in North market. I love finding good African food in this place puts out some outstanding stuff. I like the build your own bowl options. It makes an unfamiliar cuisine unfamiliar to most people seem approachable. What you'll find once you try this place is delicious proteins, wonderfully spiced sides and some outstanding injera.

    Chanel F.

    Absolutely loved this spot! The portions are a great size and worth the price. I got the mango chicken with Somali rice and a Mango juice! It was 10/10! The staff was friendly and quick. The location is nice in the North Market.

    Inside North Market.
    Brian W.

    Pretty tasty Somali food stall inside North Market. They seem to sell tons of mango chicken over rice, but I went for the goat over injera; the former is quite good and the latter is a generous portion. Service is efficient and they clearly have a crowd, which is always a good sign!

    Yay! We made it to Hoyo's Kitchen
    Steven E.

    This North Market is exploding with exciting food options. On our fourth trip here just to eat at Hoyo's Kitchen. If you're new to Somali cuisine, this is where you begin. These folks are most helpful in guiding you. So many ingredients mesh well that you are bound to find the combination that best suits you. It works like many places these days. Pick between a bowl, wrap or salad. Then a protein and vegetables. Finally, sides and a drink. A popular choice: Somali Chai Tea. The Safari Chicken Bowl was popular in our group. I opted for the goat, chickpeas and spinach. Then a side of Injera. If you're into spicy, try the sugaar. The goat has bones. Not something I care for, but it was so good I persevered just fine. The chickpeas were fresh as was the spinach. I should've ordered the wrap, not the bowl. But I did get the injera. The injera was addicting. It's good for you, too. Made with teff flour and a fermented starter, they tell me it helps to maintain gut flora which helps your body attack the bad bacteria! 08/24

    Goat, beef, rice, veggies all in one  Goat Bowl Beef Suqaar Bowl
    Roland S.

    The meats were chewy. Didn't expect that. The rice and veggies were really good. The sauces they provide are beyond amazing. Made the meal exceptional. The server was very nice. Great experience.

    At Hoyo's Kitchen (Somalian food) -- inside North Market
    Agnes I.

    Somalian food. Delicious. Flavourful. Homemade. Downtown Columbus, Ohio. This review is from my visit to Hoyo's Kitchen in North Market in March 2023. I had previously visited North Market many times so it was nice to come back and see a new business addition, Hoyo's Kitchen. I was in town for the Arnold Classic competition with a friend so we decided to stop in for lunch. FOOD -- choose between a bowl or a salad. For the bowl, you can get Somali rice, spicy rice, or injera which is the light bread that looks like Indian Naan bread but much lighter with an almost bitter taste. For protein options, choose between beef, goat meat, chicken, or vegetarian. I ordered a somali rice bowl with chicken which was tasty. It came in a plastic container with a reasonable amount of food. It was the perfect lunch after walking around so much at the Arnold Classic. TIP: Some of the chicken choices have different levels of spice so ask them about it. I love spicy foods but I can't remember if I got the mango chicken or the slightly spicier chicken suqaar since I'm writing this review over a year later. I recommend this local business and I'll certainly be back. **** GOAL of 150 reviews in 2024 - 66/150 total reviews in 2024 - 716 total overall Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 13 July 2024

    Josh G.

    People rave about Hoyo's but I found it to be just OK. The portion size is huge overall but there was maybe a teaspoon of lentils in the bowl I had. It had a pleasant earthy flavor but the chicken was super dry. Like desert dry. I was curious about the spicy rice and wanted to sample it but they would not provide a sample and suggested I get half and half. Which I did. I wasn't pleased they couldn't provide a spoonful to sample. The spicy rice was OK. If you don't like heat, I wouldn't order it though. All in all. Kinda meh and pricey for being just OK.

    Aisha J.

    My husband and I wanted to try this place while visiting Columbus because of the great Yelp reviews. We both ordered the Safari Chicken and Beef Suqaar. For our sides we ordered cabbage, spinach, lentils and chickpeas. The food was good and the portion sizes were even better! Try Hoyo's Kitchen for yourself!

    Kristen F.

    First of all, I'm not sure if she's the owner but I want to say she is, she's soooo sweeet! Or at least maybe a family member? She helped me build an all vegan bowl and the flavors were amazing. If you love spicy food, you'll enjoy the options with lots of spice! Not everything is spicy though, if that's not your thing. My vegan bowl: Spicy rice and regular rice Lentils Chickpeas Spinach Cabbage Spinach Cucumber Tomato Green chili salsa (on the side) I also enjoyed a Sambusa (similar to samosa if you're more familiar with the Indian fried pocket). It was stuffed with lots of delicious ingredients and happy they had a vegan one as well. Thank you!! Highly recommend. ***this location is inside the North Market

    lauren s.

    Stopped in for a snack while visiting the market. I got a chicken sambusa and the pineapple ginger lemonade. The sambusa was delicious and quite large and the mix of green chile sauce and garlic sauce was great. The lemonade was so refreshing with a hint of ginger. Wish I had more room in my tummy to try the entrees

    Sheila M.

    Omigoodness-it was a flavor explosion!!! I loved every bite. Normally, I can't finish my whole meal, but I was addicted; I couldn't stop myself. I had the chicken Suqaar with spicy rice. It came with various selections of cooked and raw vegetables. I had the chick peas and cucumber. Chick peas were delicious; I would order that again. The cucumber wasn't the best choice for me, but still good. I'm in Columbus for work, so I ordered Uber eats. Vincent was very nice. Obviously, I can't critique the restaurant, but with food like that unless the restaurant is dirty you won't notice. Oh-YES please!

    Nick P.

    I must have missed this place the first time I came here, I decided to try this place out. Service was okay, they were friendly. The portions are huge and it is pricey. I got Somali rice, beef suqaar, spinach, and chickpeas. I ordered a beef sambusa. The sambusa was hot and tasty. The rice was flavorful. The beef suqaar was kind of tough, dry, and flavorless. I was hoping for meat that was tender and requires less chewing. Chickpeas were delicious but spinach was okay. Overall i would fine like a 3.5 because it was the first time I didn't finish my meal.

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    4.7(129 reviews)
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    We got an order to go to break our fast with. This time we got the lamb shank meal, Afra chicken,…read moremango lemonade, and chicken sambusa. Everything was packed really nicely and the portions are big. The lamb shank was fall off the bone and really well spiced. Everything we got was actually really nice in flavors. I got jollof rice with the meat and it was spicy but not overpowering. The plantains were really good and the salad was fresh. I love everything mango, so the mango lemonade was refreshing. My son enjoyed the chicken sambusa and my husband enjoyed the Afra chicken meal. I gave my son ketchup as a dip for the sambusa because although their sauces are very good, they are much too spicy for him. The Afra spicy sauce was good and my husband said it elevated his chicken meal. They also included crepes with our meal. I was not aware that they come with the meal or if they just gave us these as an extra. The crepes were huge though and delicious. They had the perfect amount of sweetness to them. We were late in picking up our meal, so appreciated the staff for holding it for us. The food was fairly warm even after the delay. We will definitely be back.

    So happy to return to this wonderfully delicious spot in my old "stomping ground" on Morse Rd…read more First checked them out over in Easton, and I've been wanting to return ever since!! So many tempting choices offered, it's tough to decide. The minute you walk in the door, the smell of all the wonderful, tempting options will let you know you're getting the "real deal." You can create your own bowl, choosing the protein (chicken, goat, fish...) and the toppings and sauces to your taste. Speaking of taste, the woman at the counter very helpfully gave me a taste sample of several different options. Both the regular and spicy chicken were super flavorful, and I've tried Somali goat meat before (very flavorful!) but trying to keep it light(er) since I had a plane to catch in a few hours, I got a veg. bowl, with a sampling of both types of rice and (woops!!) and spaghetti add on (carb-o-licious!!). Should have added on the salad, that might have made a bit more sense! Anywhooooooo, my bowl was DELICIOUUS, as was the veg. sambus I added on, and super reasonably priced for the quantity (and deliciousness!!) of food I was served. Come HUNGRY, leave VERY happy and FULL!! Beautiful, cozy dining room, great service, and a WONDERFUL way to support our pan-African neighbors!! Mmmmmmmmmmm!!

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    The style of curry here is absolutely incredible: because Zanzibar is a spice island, the sauce is…read morebasically a ton of spices ground together to form an incredibly rich super-savory flavor. I'd never had anything like it before, but I'd happily go again just for that--the goat was cooked perfectly too. The other parts of the meal were pretty good but not as spectacular. Spinach in coconut milk was tasty but not more than the sum of its parts, and ugali was tasty (and rare to find on a restaurant menu!) but I'd probably get chapati (even though that's easier to find) next time.

    This spot has been saved on my collections list for sometime now. I was finally close enough that I…read morewas able to stop by and pick something up for dinner. Not a fan of the area as I used to live near there but it's not bad. I walked in and was immediately greeted. I didn't catch her name (which I feel bad for) but she was super friendly. She was talking to me about some of the menu items while she took my order. While I was waiting on my food we talked a little but about the culture and history of where Swahili food came from and her story. I got my order to go. I got a beef sambusa and the chicken white rice. Wow...the food was delicious! I didn't want to stop eating it. The rice was perfectly fluffy, the flavors of the chicken and kale were delightful. the portion was large enough to make two meals out of it. The sambusa was yummy as well. It was an all over delightful experience and the food is tasty.

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