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Kulan Cafe

4.9 (44 reviews)
ModerateSomali
Closed • 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
Updated 3 months ago

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Goat meat with rice.
Isaac W.

Someone brought this for me at the hospital. It was absolutely delicious. The goat meat was well-seasoned, the rice was fragrant, and the stewed potato side dish was wonderfully well-balanced. If you have never had Somalian food, today is the day! I will be eating this for both lunch and dinner because the portions are very large.

Fish, rice, potato, salad
Steven A.

AMAZING. It's really that simple. We ordered the lamb combo w/chicken and this amazing platter that could feed an army came out. The lamb was flavorful and tender, while the chicken was fried Milanese style. The potato was super flavorful and the rice and pasta served as the excellent carb to a perfect meal. And yes, you will get the customary banana to eat with the rice. The perfect sweetness to the savory. The tea is also amazing. Has a cinnamony kinda taste to it but the perfect complement to the perfect meal. This is a no frills kinda place so what you're not paying for in atmosphere and ambiance, goes directly into the food which is what I prefer every single time. If you're looking for excellent Somali chaining in the DMV, this place it is. Don't hesitate and get there asap. You will not regret. Somalia Hanoolaato!

It was our first time having Somalian food and also at this cafe. The owners recommended that we get the Sports for 2 people with lamb, chicken, rice, and spaghetti. 1000/10 would highly recommend this place

Lamb and Rice
Lina A.

Ordered the lamb and rice(to go). I was warmly welcomed and service was outstanding. Currently eating it but I had to stop and rave about it Bc WOW. The lamb is seasoned to perfection: it's juicy and is doing everything lamb is supposed to do(send my tastebuds dancing) The rice and pasta are delicious, I'm definitely coming back!

Chicken with pasta

Kulan is a hidden gem. The only authentic Somali restaurant im aware of in the DC area. For the uninitiated it's a unique combination of familiar flavors that work really well together. Pro tip -- any Somali restaurant you go to will provide a banana with your meal. Chop the banana with your fork and eat it with the pasta (or rice) and protien.

Chicken,  goat, pasta, rice, and a killer bean mix.
Anastasia A.

Really enjoyed this place, ordered a sampler; chicken goat, rice, pasta, bean mix. The pasta didn't wow me, but pasta is always good, the bean mix though was fantastic, goat was tasty and the chicken was seasoned wonderfully. Generous portions too. If I lived around these parts this place would be a weekly stop in for me. Definitely recommend checking them out!

Rice, goat meat, and delicious spinach

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Food was soooooo good if you are thinking about going goooo. You will not be disappointed, fast service and very friendly.

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The food is sooo good. Check it out when u get a chance and don't forget the banana and hot sauce.

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One of the best Somali restaurants in the NOVA area! Don't be afraid to try it, so good!

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