I'm torn between rating it a 2 star or a 3, but I've decided on 3 stars for this local mom & pop…read morerestaurant. I was in Minneapolis visiting, and I noticed during my short time there that there's a large Somali community in the city. I've never had Somali food before, so I just looked up Somali restaurants with the highest ratings and the most reviews, which weren't many. The man working behind the register was incredibly nice. He saw we were trying to decide what dishes to try, and recommended the goat with rice. We went with his goat with rice recommendation and a dish call Kay Kay. However, when I was ordering at the register, there was so many flies just flying around the cashier guy and his register. Behind the serving counter, it is all boarded up so you can't see the workers cooking or how clean it is behind the counter divider. I went to the bathroom and I noticed a small random unlabeled bucket/small open bottle by the toilet that had liquid in it, which I honestly don't even know what it is. With the flies and the bathroom, I really questioned the entire restaurant's cleanliness. I told myself while I was eating that I wouldn't be surprised if I got food poisoning from here. The next day came and I actually suffered food poisoning. I don't want to knock down a hard working small family restaurant. I genuinely think their food is delicious, and the people are so kind. They just need to work on cleaning the place and getting rid of the flies.

Visiting from Chicago with the family. Very friendly staff that walked me thru the menu. Tasty…read morefood, prices were reasonable. Had lunch after Jummuah. Bottled water was on the house. We ordered a meat/chicken rice platter, philly sandwich with fries. Everything was fresh and flavorful. Alhamdullilah.

Ordered fufu, chicken egusi soup, and jolloff rice. Was not overall pleased. The egusi was not…read moreedible and it is disappointing because they give such a generous amount. Service was pleasant. As for ambiance, they are attached to a market and the smells seep into the restaurant which is very underwhelming. The jollof rice was the saving grace of my meal.

I've tried other African restaurants but this was the very first I tried and I'm still hooked!…read more Parking could be better. The seating area in the back deserves a better presentation, but the food? 10/10. Now, usually when I go I ALWAYS get the collard greens. They taste fresh, flavorful, has a nice crunch, and a hint of spice. The guy who owns the restaraunt with his wife is so sweet. I enjoy seeing him each time that I come in. My first time here was in 2013. I'll always come back.

Was able to catch them when they were in town and am glad that I did…read more Food was absolutely stellar! The samosas were perfectly seasoned and the right amount of crisp. Seems like a mom and kids operation so hopefully everyone can support that. The young girl taking the order was patient and shared answers to the questions that I had. Would highly recommend this place if your able to catch them

Sambusa Samosa is the BEST! The spicy beef is the best, but I must say the spicy wontons have a…read morekick. I've never been disappointed at all. Well worth every penny.

I am new to trying African food. The food I received today from Lagos Cafe was hands down, the…read morebest. I got Iyan with Efo Riro, and it was one of the most delicious dishes I have ever tasted. It arrived hot and very fresh. So rich and full of flavor! The portion size was great for me, I was so full and satisfied. My mouth watered after every bite. 10/10 would recommend to anyone!

I was driving by and did a double take when I saw their sign. I decided to stop in to see what they…read moreoffered because Nigerian restaurant menus tend to vary. It's a small carryout only spot. The woman working there was very nice and accommodating. I informed her that I'm vegan and inquired about a few of my favorite Nigerian foods: egusi, greens, jollof, and beans. She didn't have egusi. She stated that she had greens but they're made with fish. She then offered to make me a fresh batch sans the fish if I had time to wait. I most certainly do! It wasn't a long wait either. I got a hefty container of food for about $15. There was enough food for 2 days (if I wasn't being greedy). I tried my food right away. The greens were very good and clearly freshly made with quality produce. The beans were good. The jollof rice was SLAMMIN!! Perfection in the flavor department! I'm unsure how long they've been open, but they seem fairly new. They're located in a strip mall with other small, locally owned businesses. Again, it's carryout only; you cannot sit in and eat. (I ate in my car.) They also offer catering services. Be sure to check out this spot if you're in the MSP area.

Was travelling and stopped by mall of America looking for Somalian food. This place is a grocery…read morestore and has a small restaurant inside. Workers are very friendly and welcoming, food is delicious.

The restaurant guys are rude and careless but the shop its fine…read more I thik they should train thm well

This is the best African food you can find in the cities area. So far I've tried the egusi soup,…read morepepper soup (very spicy!), curry, fufu, jollof rice, plantains, and beef patties. It's all been consistently made fresh well and perfectly seasoned. Staff is always super helpful even though I butcher the pronunciation of some dishes. There's plenty of meat options but you can get them all vegetarian if you want. My personal favorites are the beef patties and sweet plantains. You'll find that this place gets extremely busy right around lunch and dinner time, but always stays clean despite it being small and seating maybe 7 groups at a time. If you're looking for an ethnic/home style option this is it!

I hate that I always crave African food but it's so far away from me…read more This really hits the spot though. It's so delicious. I only wish the portions were bigger for my fat ass especially if I'm driving far I want more. I guess I could order more but I'm always scared they would judge me for ordering too much. Also I do not want to wait forever for the food, this time I did have to wait about 45 min to an hour for the food but I guess it was fresh. I like that you can pick up to 3 meats for your meal. Love the options but I do wish there were more pictures or descriptions for us newbies who don't really know what to order. Very small place but I appreciate some seating area if you do decide you want to eat there. The guy taking our order was very nice and friendly.

This was my first time at Muna Halal but I will be back! Big portions of made from scratch cooking…read more Very tasty and good service. I had the steak and rice; I cut the steak with my fork, very tender. The business is mostly take out but we ate in the small dining area. Obviously word of the food and tea authenticity and flavor is getting out because it was busy.

This is a true hidden gem that there is no official Yelp page for this restaurant…read more Muna Halal is a nice alternative to Brava (currently still closed) and offers East African / Somalian cuisine for those looking for food exploration and excitement. There is a decent lunch + dinner menu ranging from rice & lamb, rice & fish, to an African sandwich. Prices are around $15 per item likely from inflation but the sheer amount of food makes up for it. Ordered - Rice & Chicken (4/5). Literally 2 pounds of rice topped with aromatic chicken drumsticks and a banana to help clean the palate. The sauce that came with it was intensely hot but complemented with the rice. A good choice for those looking for some home cooked food. I would suggest splitting this with someone due to the portion size - Sambusa (3/5). This was a-ok. It was big and fluffy but it wasn't as fresh as others that we have visited. Overall this is a nice addition to the growing, diverse food scene at Rochester.

I came here in a recommendation and the food was disappointing. It was 2pm and they did not have…read moreany food ready. I ordered the goat and rice and we'll I had better. $20 was not worth the long drive. 3pcs of meat and the rest bones. Lacked flavor and luke warm food. I'll go back and try again and see if it it's any better the next time.

Very good food with a decent variety. We had the fish a plate, chicken suquar, and a sambusa; they…read morewere all full of flavor and spice (not spicey). The plates came with a large portion of fresh, flavored rice with the fish or chicken sautéed with onion on top. The meals also came with a side of green sauce. We were greeted and felt very welcome the entire time we waited for the food (less than 10 minutes). The fish was unbelievably fresh and delicious and is highly recommended. However, the only reason we didn't give them five stars is because every table had dirty dishes and the interior could definitely use a cleaning. We will be back soon and recommending this restaurant to our coworkers!

Food 5/5 Service and ambience 3/5…read moreGlad we came today at 5. We were the only people eating in, several groups came and went with takeout. Portions are generous! We had lots of food to take home. Partly we didn't read carefully and thought the collard greens and okra were side dishes but they also have meat and are accompanied with rice. We had the Attieke with chicken, the Jollof rice with chicken, and the dry rice with fried fish (croaker). And a sour sop drink to share. The food took about 20 minutes and was very flavorful. I especially liked the okra and the fried plaintains.

If you love African cuisine, THIS is the spot! They are picking up and they are doing great! The…read moreinside is quaint, but coming up. The food is delicious, and the flavor fantastic. Great friendly service with broad smiles. Come on by!