A rare absolute perfect 5. Oh my. You NEED to come here and grab the chicken shawarma. It's saucy,…read morejuicy, zesty, zingy, and the best bite you'll have. I was not anticipating it. My partner and I were super tired and needed a quick dinner. This wrap brought us up, and levitated us. We both were upset we hadn't tried this place sooner! From what I heard from him, the shop is cozy and cute, family-owned vibes. Definitely check it out! We had it to go, and will be going again.

Let's start with the positives! The atmosphere is cute and very clean. I like that they have games…read moreto play while you wait for food. The server was nice. The crispy chicken shawarma was good as well. I wasn't a a big fan of chicken 65 ( which were boneless buffalo wings), za'atar fries ( maybe could have added feta or lemon zest to it), and the garlic naan was sad and floppy. Overall cute place with okay food.

Fast paced and great food! Line could be a little long at the register but it's all worth it. I…read morepersonally didn't have to wait long to get my food but my friend had to for his falafel burger! I got chicken shawarma plate with Greek salad on the side. Everything tastes fresh and portion is really good! My only complaint is that chicken was too salty. Grilled veggies were also delicious. Vibes are just regular diner vibes but they have booths at the back if you want more privacy. Street parking is available but limited due to construction in the area.

Always delivers great food and a good vibe…read more We get take out and have friends who have done catering. Hummus, falafel and the chocolate dessert was awesome. Except way more than market rate! Enjoy. Parking on street and lots of other shops nearby.

Babani's is the first Kurdish restaurant in MN. The interior is lovely. No matter where you look…read morethere is something worth seeing. Every bite of food I have had from here has be very good. I always start with the Dowjic soup. The first time I tasted it would be a favorite for life. The service is always kind and welcoming. You won't happy with anything you order, but start with the soup.

First time here and it was a fun experience. Love the simple decor of the restaurant. Didn't know…read morethat it was a restaurant from passing by every time I would go to the Girl Scout Service Center and glad that I finally tried it. Will definitely go back to try other dishes. The service was great and friendly. Prices are reasonable. If you're not big on tart food, then don't get the dowjic soup because it has a lot of lemon juice. The soup was good with bread to tame down the tartness. The food was flavorful and not overpowering with spices like Indian cuisine.

My favorite spot for AYCE brazilian steak in the city. Service is very friendly and the meat comes…read moreout FAST. The meat is flavorful and perfectly salted. Most meats you grab with your personal pair of tongs and you can request how well done you would like your piece, other meats they'll place onto your plate. My favorite meat is the picanha -- it's seasoned super well and it's so flavorful. The caipirinha cocktail is tart but the acidity is the perfect pairing with the fatty and rich meats. You can request certain cuts of meat if it hasn't come around yet and they'll send it out to you quickly. The buffet area, included with the Churrasco dinner, has a variety of fresh veggies, fruits, and salads. The scalloped potatoes are so cheesy and I liked the cowboy rice too. If you are celebrating a birthday you can get a free dessert, besides the flaming cheesecake. The restaurant is clean and the tables have a decent amount of space between each of them. You can request complimentary dipping sauces, such as chimichurri.

Fogao Gaucho has a bit of charm that you don't find in the large Brazilian steakhouse chains. Love…read morethe rustic and homey interior and the service was top notch even with a bigger group. The salad bar was slightly less impressive than the big chains, but the delicious meat made up for any minor shortcomings. They also had an awesome table side after dinner drink which was fun to try!

Great American-style restaurant! This was our first time dining here while visiting from out of…read morestate and on our way to the Children's Museum. It's affordable, family-friendly, and offers plenty of kid-friendly menu options. The restaurant has a rich history and has even been featured on several television networks and in movies, which adds to its unique charm. The service was extremely friendly, the food was good, and the private parking lot made visiting convenient. The dining atmosphere is unique, with a vintage train car/trailer-style setting that creates a fun and memorable experience. Overall, a great stop for families and visitors looking for good comfort food and a one-of-a-kind dining experience.

Very bad service, overly expensive diner food…read more We were excited to try out this iconic restaurant while visiting St Paul, but we were quickly disappointed. We arrived and waited for a few minutes. The server eventually came out from the back and told us to sit anywhere. No greeting, no niceties. We skated over to a booth, as the floors had a layer of grime on them and were very slippery. The decorations were very cool. We definitely got the 50s diner vibe. Our server came over and took our order. She had zero personality. There were no introductions and she kept the conversation to one word sentences. She treated us like she'd rather have us leave then stay an eat. We were friendly throughout the dining experience. We did notice that the server was very pleasant with the other staff and all the male patrons, calling them "hon" and asking them if they need anything else. She did not extend any of these courtesies to our table of two women. It was bizarre and completely ruined our final experience in St. Paul. The food was overly expensive for very so-so diner food. The sausage patties were dried out. The eggs were overcooked. The rest was just fine, but not worth the price of over $40 for two basic meals (during the early bird time period) and two coffees. Lastly, it seemed like the smoke from the flat top was vented, but there was a smell of old cooking oil lingering in the restaurant. The whole experience was not good. It was one of the worst dining experiences we've had, and we do not expect or require a lot. We make no alterations to our food and we're friendly diners and tip well. This was a huge disappointment.

I finally took the plunge into Somali food at Mama Safia's in Minneapolis--and I'll be real, I was…read morenervous. Ok, maybe completely terrified is more accurate. I am admittedly a novice when it comes to east, west, or South African food! First time, didn't know what I was walking into. But turns out? Absolute gem. The space itself is clean, bright, and surprisingly spacious. And what came was heavy-hitting. Portions? Massive. The mango juice? Pure tropical sunshine. The goat? Tender, rich, full of flavor. The rice? Fragrant, fluffy, and this is coming from someone who's ruthless when it comes to rice standards. But the dish that stole my heart was the sambusa--crisp shell, soft pillow inside, savory meat bursting through. A perfect bite every time. Can I have a box of these to take home please?! Bottom line: Mama Safia's turned my nerves into a craving. Clean, comfortable, and food worth coming back for. Next visit, I'm bringing additional backup.

After going to the dmv we stopped here around lunchtime. First time going and we will definitely be…read moreback soon. We ordered the beef suquaar with canjero and malawah. It was well spiced, delicious to bit and really went well with the different bread like options. I ordered a mango smoothie that was an absolute hit. Tasted like an elevated mango lassi. We also got the Somali tea which tasted similar to a chai latte and was exceptional as well and only $2. It was good service, quick and overall just had a very pleasant time being there. Vibe was great and it was a chill atmosphere. Only thing I would say is that one entree was definitely enough for two people in our experience. We got leftovers and it wasn't crazy expensive but next time.

Solid chicken place. Pretty no-frills as far as decor but they're clearly going for decent food. I…read moreordered the 3-strip combo and I wound up with four strips. Mistake, or just one of those situations where they judge the strips to be a little short so they compensate with an extra. Whatever, I found them nicely flavored and ever so slightly overdone. Really only a touch, and you gotta admit that's better than the opposite problem. It came with plenty of dipping sauce, chosen out of a wide spice range. I got medium ("Coop") and liked it very much, I would get that exact one again unless I wanted to try other ones which seems like it might be a good idea. Also it came with a side of mac & cheese (substituted from fries) and that was very good. I will DEFINITELY get that again. This is a nice, quick, easy chicken option.

Great location, plentiful FREE street parking. Restaurant was clean and well appointment and staff…read morewas super friendly. Food prices were reasonable and portions were very generous! I'm not a big fan of spicy so I went with the medium spice and it was delicious, great flavor and just a little bit of a bite. They have some bottled drink options but also have a soda fountain. Only note I'd make is that the music was uncensored so if you have small children and that's important to you then you may opt for take-out.

Once visit with best friend he recommended me the food was delicious super fresh and Halal we…read moreordered Lamb sandwich and chicken wings I really enjoy food and there ambiance real African and modern culture mixed but beautiful very professional staff and welcoming Highly Recommend

I met one of the kindest cooks/cashiers at Karibu! And he made the most amazing (and affordable!)…read moreSambusas. I can't wait to go back and try the rest of the menu. So considerate, I was asked, "Do you mind waiting 5 minutes while I make your order?" Then we had a great conversation about giraffe preserves on the Somalian/Kenyan border-- a beautiful story from a young man who graduated from Johnson HS. The store was bright colored and really casual. What a great restaurant to have in the Payne/Phalen neighborhood!

A family run business and you can see that they go above and beyond with customer service. It is…read moreyour typical neighborhood corner store/market with basic groceries, some produce and fruit, but with one caveat that they make killer hot food right there in the back of the store. Anytime that I am in the neighborhood, or anywhere within a 10-15 minute radius, I make a point to stop here to grab food from their kitchen. The food is always plentiful and extremely delicious no matter what you get. My personal favorite is the 'chicken rice' but they have burgers, fries, gyros, kabobs etc. You will be surprised how amazing the food actually tastes. Only thing I wish about them is that their kitchen would be open on the weekends also, but I guess that's understandable since as I mentioned above, it's a small family run business.

I've never been here. I am aware that the owner is a good person who gives back to the community…read more We need more people coming here. Amazing food apparently.

I have been going to Holy Land Deli for decades and as it has expanded it has even gotten better…read more Just yesterday May 7th I brought a friend for lunch and then shopping. Our food was tasty, quickly and friendly we were served and ample portions with great taste. Shopping was difficult as there was so much I wanted more than I came for. I also appreciated the variety of people eating, shopping and having fun in making myriad choices of food to eat, buy and take home. Such a fun place which I highly recommend and I have been shopping here for decades!

If you go to the Holy Land location it is a small grocery store on one side and a small restaurant…read moreon the other side. The grocery store has many different foods from around the world and for a little while I was trying different breads from different regions. The bread section is one whole corner and is fun to try all the different varieties. The restaurant side you order food at the cashier and then sit at a table. So there really isn't much service here. The food consistency has not always been the same. Sometimes it's just ok but other times it has been amazing which is why it's getting 4 stars instead of 5 stars. Overall it's a good choice but I do mostly take away for the food. My favorite is the chicken lovers combo. Also note there is a large parking lot in back rather than trying to find street parking but I usually only go here if I am going to the grocery store. If I just want food from the restaurant I just do a delivery service or a quick pickup.