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    Mama Sambusa Kitchen

    4.0 (33 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 4:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Chicken Tacos

    My girl friend and I went to Mama Sambusa not knowing exactly what the ambiance was going to be, whether it was take out or dine in, but we were eager either way. As we were walking around the corner (looking lost), Mama herself greeted us and asked us what were looking for. When we told her the restaurant, She let us know she had just returned from Africa, they were not ready with all their ingredients, and could only offer tacos and/or sandwiches. We were happy to order chicken tacos, takeout only. Even though the restaurant wasn't open to patrons, Mama was so hospitable. We waited about 20-30 minutes, but the food was well worth it! We ate the tacos in our car, and Mama even ran over to us while eating and offered us a Sambusa that was now ready (also so amazing). Be prepared for cash only. We hope to be back when their full kitchen is up and running!

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    Alias H.

    I only tried the chicken and beef sambusas this time but will return to try the pasta (and get more sambusas). I took them to go and nearly drove off the road smelling them on my way home. Cooked by Mama Sambusa herself, the sambusas were flavorful and juicy inside. The outside was crisp and chewy in all the right ways. Not soggy or oily at all. Clean tasting. (They actually clean their oil!) The beef one is slightly spicy but not overwhelmingly so. It is the most traditional and I'm glad I had the foresight to get an extra one for "tomorrow" aka I devoured them all the moment I got home. You might have noticed that they are open until 4am. I confirmed that this is not a typo. I could see this being a handy piece of information on a Friday or Saturday night if you get my drift. Lastly, they accept credit card, but they use Square, so cash would probably reduce their cost of operations. Black and immigrant owned. Come to support, but keep coming back for the food.

    Beef Sambusa  Addictive

    The food is sooo good, and it really felt like I went to my friend's mom's house. And I never wanted to leave.

    Sarah's Spaghetti
    Je'Tara J.

    ven during the height of COVID, they delivered great service. I've tried so many items on their menu and they're all good but my favorites are the Sambusa's and Sarah's Spaghetti. Sarah's Spaghetti is full of flavor and has the right amount of spice. The meat sauce is rich but not heavy. The portion size is unbelievable. It's more than enough for two people or to eat over two days. I've had sambusa's from other places and these are by far my favorite. Non of the flavors in it overpower the others; that's key for me. Try their food and follow them on IG, you won't regret it.

    An online order placed.
    Lasha H.

    If 0 stars was a thing that is what they would be getting right now. I ordered on their website which is all over their instagram, waited the 40 minutes, paid and even called which the number does NOT work. Once I arrived someone comes out and says she has not done any online orders and she "knows nothing about the internet" she then proceeds to tell me to get request my money back but I can't request my money back on a online website. I'm very upset that I had to make the drive just to have her tell me my food was not ready nor going to be made. Unprofessional will not be returning.

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    Please do not waist your time going here they are not open at the moment save your gas , very great food though !

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    Food is good if you can catch them open . The hours are super hit and miss which is super irritating and not great for a food business.

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    Fantastic food. Kind people. Love the diverse menu, quality too! Cooked to order often! Amazing and always open late!

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    mamá sambusa is absolutely awesome. customer service is phenomenal food is delicious mama is so nice.

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    I only tried the chicken and beef sambusas this time but will return to try the pasta (and get more sambusas).

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