I'd been staring at this place as I pass it on my drive home from work every day, and I had never tried it, but my coworker insisted and WOW. Everything I had was delicious. The vegan samosa didn't even make it home, I ate it in the car. The chicken and rice were SO delicious, and then I curled up on the couch with the Somali Tea with milk. The portion sizes were enough that I was able to bring some chicken and rice for lunch the next day, and it was just as delicious then. Honestly, this is going to be dangerous because it's affordable and delicious, so I will need to prevent myself from stopping there on my way home every day! read more

Great price point for quality take away! Simple Somali fare - basically quality peanut chicken curry is their offering - but it's among the best value in town. Friendly and cheerful ownership as well. Finding affordable food in Burlington is rare, but this has to be in the top 5 for 'ethnic.' read more

Here is the story of a young man who said: "One day I am going to have my own restuarant!" Well Omar made true on bringing his dream to reality. Kismayo is a welcome addition to the food scene in Burlington. In fact it is the only Somali restaurant in Vermont. The food is fresh, affordable and delicious. The samosa I had was meat filled and well spiced. Different than Indian samosas which are more potato filled. The chicken and rice dish left me satisfied and wanting to come back. Interestingly Omar is also making pasta and sandwiches. His Philly Steak sandwich is one of his best sellers. Eat in or take out this place is a delight. read more

The owner and chef, Omar, was extremely welcoming from the moment we entered. I recommend the steak/rice! Can't wait to come back and try the coconut stew! Thanks Omar! read more

This was my 3rd visit to review Kismayo. The person who I believe to be the owner is polite, professional, and so welcoming. I've tried the cheesesteak, samosas, coconut curry stew and chicken dinner combo. Every one of these meals exceeded expectations. The flavors are unique and complementary. This is one of my favorite places to eat. You have to try it read more

Incredible food made by incredibly lovely people. I got the Somali special with chicken, rice, and a Beef Samosa. The rice is jam-packed with flavor, meat is tender with just a little bit of heat. I loved all of it and will absolutely be ordering again! read more

Kismayo Kitchen - Somali Rice Combo - Somali Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

This place is incredible!! You wouldn't think to stop just from driving by, but oh you're missing out if you don't stop in. This place is a must! How could you say no to $2 samosas?! Also the last time I went the guy (I'm sorry I never got a name) was experimenting with new sauces and the orange sauce was AMAZING! Veggie is my go to but he has, chicken, beef and goat:) read more

Kismayo Kitchen - Vegan samosa - Somali Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

Had the coconut stewed chicken, and my husband had the grilled chicken, and a samosa. Everything was delicious. The flavor was so good, cooked perfectly, and the owner was very friendly. We will definitely return. It was so worth it. If you like a lot of flavor, this is the place to go. read more

We tried this place the other night, never having had Somalian food before, we weren't quite sure what to expect, but if this place is any indication, we can't wait to have Somalian fare again! The chicken and rice plate, as well as the beef and rice plate, were flavorful and hearty. The tea was also perfectly balanced with sweetness and spices. read more

Outstanding food, well priced, super friendly staff. Definitely will be a regular here from here on out

ABSOLUTELY AMAZINGGGGGGGGGGGGG food and such amazing service. You must try this place immediately !!!!!!!!!

We tried this place for the first time tonight, and it was fantastic! The staff was incredibly friendly and fast, and the food was delicious. We even got a samosa to try on the house, and also bottles of water! The principal dinner dishes are either pasta or rice with beef, chicken, or goat meat. I tried the Somali rice with chicken, and it was excellent. Very flavorful rice and delicious chicken. Served with a salad on the side. We also got a side of mahamri, which are pieces of sweet bread that are really delicious with Somali tea. They were just sweet enough and tasted vaguely like sweet sourdough - so good!! read more

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I ordered samosa and they were delicious. The service was fast and great. I will definitely go back. If you're in the Burlington, VT area and you like to try different/exotic cuisine give it a try read more

I found Kismayo Kitchen because it was the only place open on Christmas in Burlington. I'm in Montreal and my son is in Burlington and we weren't able to be together for Christmas. His fridge broke down and he had little food and I wanted to get him something good to eat, as it was bad enough we would have to be apart. So, I called Kismayo Kitchen and spoke to the nicest gentleman, Ahmed Omar, the owner. My son received the best sandwich that day and since then he asked me to order for him again today. Spoke to Mr. Omar, who remembered me and my son, and he was just such a beautiful person. My son says his sandwich was absolutely delicious every time, the delivery fast, and the experience such a good one. We will buy again. Happy New Year Mr. Omad! read more

Tried the beef gyro, Philly, chicken wrap, chicken and rice, and the beef with noodles. All were delicious, but the gyro was my favorite. Friendliest service we experienced on our trip to Vermont. read more

I have been here several times and the food and service are always excellent. The salad dressing is so tasty, I wish they bottled it. Tried most menu items and all have been great. Somali tea is also a nice treat. read more

Coconut chicken stew with rice - delicious! Beef samosa - delicious! Price - reasonable/inexpensive. Staff- friendly and professional. read more

The food was delicious and the owners were so kind. I showed up a bit early for my pickup and the gentleman behind the counter gave me a free tea while I waited (which was some of the best tea I've ever had). I highly recommend the Classic Somali Combo with beef and the Somali tea. Definitely one of the best restaurants in Vermont! read more

My wife and I kept driving by Kismayo and finally stopped in. Friends... oh my God. The food is heavenly. I ordered two beef samosas and the coconut chicken stew with rice, my wife ordered goat with rice. Now... I don't eat goat, I refuse to eat goat...friends.... I couldn't stop eating the goat! Everything we ate was absolutely INCREDIBLE!!! The chef behind the counter was fantastic. Customer service off the charts. A chef who loves the people who come to visit! If you want brilliant, delicious somalian food - PLEASE stop at Kismayo. You will NOT be disappointed. This place is 10/10. A+. 100% fantastic. My wife finished her meal and immediate said "We will be coming back!!!!" I will absolutely be back here VERY SOON! read more

Just had their cheesesteak for the first time and I could cry it was so good! I've been in this town for 5 years and hadn't had a decent cheesesteak til now, and this is far better than decent. This could hang in Philly no problem, perfect balance of steak, cheese, peppers, onion, I think a hint of very warm spices. And I don't know if it's made in house or what, but the roll was perfect as well. Can't recommend enough, definitely will be hitting this place up on the regular from now! read more

Amazing food and great customer service! Highly recommend the chicken gyro and samosas

Small place with great food You couldn't find a more friendly owner who does everything to please you. Coconut chicken is one of favorites but love the cheese steak and last visit gave us a chicken sample with great seasoning and flavor. Prices are super reasonable too !! read more

This place is amazing and their staff is so friendly. They even let me sample a couple of their dishes I had never tried. Highly recommend the chicken samosas and cheese steaks. read more

Ive been eating here since early pandemic and the food is always amazing and the staff are some of the kindest, lovely people. The care that goes into the food and serving customers makes it really clear that they are pouring so much love into this place. read more

Found this place because it had 5 stars reviews and it did not disappoint! Everything was delicious and freshly prepared. The staff was so kind and generous. Definitely will be back the next time I'm in the area read more

I would kid this more stars if I could best place in Burlington. Staff couldn't be nicer

Great meat and vegetarian options! Fresh ingredients and awesome flavors. The owner was so nice to us. Thank you. We will definitely be back! read more

Lovely hole in the wall. Limited menu but we love it. Unique flavors, generous servings, great service - what more could you ask for.

What a delight! I wanted to try out this new, local place and I was not disappointed! I was very respectfully greeted and waited on throughout my meal. The gentleman offered samples and made sure I left well fed! If you want to eat some freshly cooked, scrumptious food, stop in soon! read more

Small restaurant and a small menu but the coconut chicken stew and beef and rice plate were very good. Also enjoyed the samosas too!

I love kismayo. The owner Omar is one of the nicest business owners in Burlington. He is friendly, fun to talk to, and makes excellent food. I highly recommend their cheesesteak as it is probably my favorite in Burlington. Everything is very reasonably priced and takeout wait times have never exceeded 20 minutes even when it is busy. read more

Delicious!! Flavorful down to the rice that the dish was served with. It's obvious the owner takes such pride in his culinary endeavors and it absolutely shines through in how rich and aromatic the food is. Hopefully they'll expand the menu soon to include a vegetarian option! Don't miss the samosas!! read more

The food is incredible. The staff is so kind and thoughtful. So grateful to have kismayo in our community!

The place is clean, the service is friendly, the prices are more than reasonable and the Somali cheesesteak is BOMB. Oh and the wait time was really minimal too! Highly recommend. read more

Great food with even better service! We tried the Somali rice with chicken and coconut chicken stew with rice. Both were delicious!

So excited to have this Somali restaurant in Burlington! We ordered takeout and it was so good! Sometimes ordering takeout from a restaurant can be disappointing because the food just doesn't taste the same as it does when you eat in, but not here! Everything was fresh and delicious. Very generous portions (I had leftovers for lunch the next day) and reasonably priced. We tried the Somali rice with chicken, Somali rice with goat, beef samosas, and the fried doughnut-type thing. I've had Somali food many times, and I've even been to Somalia, so I can confidently say that this place has really good and authentic Somali food. Everything we tried was delicious and I can't wait to go back. read more

The food here is always delicious and the hospitality is second to none. The coconut chicken stew is not to be missed!

What a great place for lunch! I've never had Somali food before...it was delicious, flavorful but not overly spicey. The mimosas were amazing...homemade and fresh....I'll definitely be back. read more

I'm from near Philly, so I had to try the cheesesteak. I also had a beef somosa. The somosa was tasty and the dough was nice and light, not too thick or tough. As for the Philly, it was spot on perfect. They're using excellent meat and then it is presented in a fresh, soft bun. The meat is juicy and flavorful. I can't believe this guy is from Somalia and not Philadelphia! read more

This is kind of a funny story, but our delivery driver actually gave us the wrong order, and it was so good that we didn't even care!! The chicken wrap combo was fantastic and my boyfriend really liked the potato salad. I'm coming back to get that philly cheesesteak I wanted though!! read more