Baarakallah Restaurant Somali Cuisine

East African restaurant · Cedar-Riverside

Baarakallah Restaurant Somali Cuisine

East African restaurant · Cedar-Riverside

408 Cedar Ave #1, Minneapolis, MN 55454

Highlights

Dive into Baarakallah for authentic Somali cuisine in a cozy, no-frills setting where every dish bursts with flavor and hospitality reigns.

408 Cedar Ave #1, Minneapolis, MN 55454 Get directions

baarakallahsomalicuisine.com

$10–20 · Menu

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"Serving up an array of East African dishes with a focus on Somali cuisine, this no-frills spot puts all of its energy into the flavor of its food and it shows. Step past the threshold into Baarakallah’s welcoming atmosphere." - Cinnamon Janzer

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Jasmine Neuser

Google

Wanted to try something new. Walked into a "local" bonding, hole-in-wall vibe restaurant. Had no idea what any of the items on menu were. Staff explained what dishes consisted of. Went with the KK with chicken. Was able to sit and pay later. They brought food to our table and gave complimentary cokes and waters for us. Staff said they wanted us to "have a good experience and come back". I absolutely loved the food and we cleaned the plate fast! Also, they did not force a tip after paying. Definitely go! And experience amazing hospitality and great food

Mohammed Adam

Google

One of the worst Somali restaurants in the area please avoid this place especially to order on Uber eats or any kind of delivery they don’t care about your order and they won’t answer your calls unprofessional people

Tarek Menesi

Google

The food was amazing! If you’re a fan of trying different ethnic foods, I recommend you come here.

haseeb gull

Google

Authentic and the best Somalian food in town. A must try. Exquisite food.

Gabeisruler

Google

AMAZING FOOD AMAZING SERVICE COMING BACK AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK 💯

Malika

Google

It was amazing the people are soooooo nice the food is immaculate and yeah I said immaculate and that's how you describe this delicious food. If you want to try Somali food this is the place to go. I totally Recommend this restaurant

mplsridah

Google

Food is very delicious, (3-stars just for the chapati). Customer service is near non existent. Old guy just wants to chat with people, I think he comes here to socialize, not to work. I had to remind him many times that I was there for the food not to hang out. About 60% of customers order a to-go. Most of the customers here are most likely 2nd shift workers, because it gets busy around 10pm. If I didn't LOVE their chapati wrap or the chapati with beans and greens, I wouldn't have come back to this place. I eat here 2 or 3 times a week, so I know what I'm talking about. That being said, I will come back and I highly recommend this place. I really want to support the wonderful, cute little lady and her two equally wonderful daughters -- even though I don't think they need my support, the restaurant is doing well, but I hope they stay humble as prices are starting to go up. $13 is very expensive for just 1 chapati and a side order (not including their sweet & ginger tea). The chapati is so delicious, and so sweet and so good that I sometimes eat it by itself. Again if it wasn't for the chapati, I wouldn't come back. Also, they are open until like 1am which is a plus.

Annabel van den Berg

Google

One of the best Somali restaurants in the city. The employees are very friendly, the service is quick and the food tastes amazing. They give large portions for a great price. Used to go here a lot during my gap year in Minneapolis, will really miss their food now that I'm back in Europe.