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    Mama Sambusa Kitchen

    4.0 (34 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 4:00 am (Next day)

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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!

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

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    4 years ago

    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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    The chicken sandwich was soooo delicious thank you mama! I'll be back for the 4th time soon her food is definitely made with love

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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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    Taste of Somalia

    Taste of Somalia

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    (7 reviews)
    3.1 mi

    Taste of Somalia is so good - I can't say it loud enough…read more The service is top notch. We had a lovely conversation with the owner and his cousin. We got chai on the house and they hooked it up with the sauces. We waited in the car and they delivered to our window. They used to open from 2-6pm(?) but changed their hours for Ramadan from 5-10pm to cater to their customers. The rice is extremely flavorful. I could eat the rice alone honestly. The meats are juicy with a hint of sweetness. The garlic sauce is perfect, I like the consistency. It's not super creamy like a ranch. It's more fluid, it comes right out of the container, no scraping needed. The green "hot sauce" gives the dish some acidity (although it can be spicier, it's more flavor than hot sauce) with the cilantro-vinegary feel and taste. The portions are huge. If you like The Halal Guys, picture that elevated. I am a loyal Halal Guys fan, don't get me wrong - I still love it, however Taste of Somalia is truly a level up. The Somali spices shine through delivering a much more robust and complex flavor profile. This is a must have. Thank you Taste of Somalia, can't wait to visit you again.

    Everything was 10/10. Big portions, soulful vibes, delicious food. I got the mixed meat rice bowl…read morebecause I couldn't decide between beef or chicken. It was super flavorful, and fed my two toddlers and I with leftovers. The service was welcoming and friendly! I'm definitely coming back. Don't forget the milk cakes, it's just like tres leches my fav! The only thing I would do different is ask for more of the garlicky white sauce, I'm not sure what it's called but it was great!

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    Beef plate, chicken plate, and loaded fries. (We split the beef/chicken when we go home, it is not served mixed like in the photo.)
    Beef plate, chicken plate, and loaded fries. (We split the beef/chicken when we go home, it is not served mixed like in the photo.)
    Beef plate, chicken plate, Oreo milk cake, loaded fries, beef wrap

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    Beef plate, chicken plate, Oreo milk cake, loaded fries, beef wrap
    Aaran Restaurant

    Aaran Restaurant

    4.8
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    3.5 mi

    First time here and we tried the beef schwarma wrap and the lamb shank plate. The wrap was…read moredelicious, but the portion was a bit small and one person could easily eat two wraps. However, the lamb shank plate had a huge lamb portion on bone served with basmati rice and sautéed veggies, flavors were great and the plate was large enough to share. The dining area was pretty bare, service is ok, and they didn't offer any water other than bottled water to purchase. I'd probably come back and get takeout rather than eat here next time, but the food was good.

    Absolutely delicious food that made me feel amazing after eating. The green sauce was very spicy…read moreand blended well with my dish. aaand they gave me a banana... what an interesringly odd yet nice touch. The price / portions were also spot on in my opinion. I ordered the chicken Kati. Thank goodness they actually had the bitter bread. The portions are on the larger side. I had enough for a second meal later in the day. Yes, it was so good I couldn't wait to eat the rest. Usually I save left overs for the next day. Since I got this food to go, I'll keep my review rating to just rate the food. The parking is pretty bad with only about 8 parking spots, but at least they have do have dedicated parking. I showed up at 9 am and the parking lot only had one space left just for me. There was already several people inside eating. Even more came and went while I waited. The interior needs a full make over in my opnion, but it's all fairly functional. Also their drinking water situation was confusing as they didn't even off me water with my meal. Maybe that was my fault. I originally asked for my food to go but mentioned that I was so hungry I was gonna eat some as soon as they handed it to me. So they decided to give it to me on a dine in plate. Don't come for a fancy date night or even to impress anyone. Unless you explain the interior design situation ahead of time.... it's like eating at an old uncle or grandparents house. Their service is fairly average, but the employees are a super chill vibe. A lot of customers had very lengthy conversations with the teller regardless if they were ordering, just hanging out, or already done eating. Honestly I've been thinking about going back all week. Next time I'm in the area, stopping in for a plate will be a must.

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    Mama Sambusa Kitchen - african - Updated July 2026

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