Jubba Somali Restaurant

Food was great! Random location and resturant itself doesn't look that nice. You order at the counter. All the food was amazing and such large portions. The kay key and beef suqaar were the best.

This restaurant is a neighborhood gem. Sitting besides VTA station, very close to residential zones. Food is awesome! The beef and lamb are on the fatty side, but the seasoning and cooking is really good. Sambusa is special and delicious. It is a mix of veggies, hot peppper and beef. Not like lamb samosa in Central Asia or potato samosa in India. All dishes we ordered are spicy except for Kay Kay! Banana brings sweetness to this dish. Services are ok. Basically you order, take a number card then find a seat. The staff did not check too often, we waited a while for table cleaning. But it is ok. The only complain is that they do not turn on AC! It was very hot inside the store. But only limited sitting outside.

Randomly found this place searching for somewhere to eat dinner. We like to try new places and boy I’m glad I we did! The food here is delicious! People were very nice and made a suggestion on a dish for us. Only downside was no air conditioning inside. Very hot. We sat outside at their outdoor seating which was very nice. (Weather was great) We had the #2 Beef Suqaar and #6 Tilapia Filets. Came with grilled vegetables, rice, and salad. Both so delicious! They also had a spicy sauce on the side that was so good! It is a hidden spot with no website, but they had a lot of customers coming in and out when we were there. They need to advertise because so many people are missing out! Will definitely go back to this restaurant!

Very impressed with the food and the flavors! We got steak plate with pasta and it was very interesting. The beef was a bit hard and lacked salt but it came with a lot of spaghetti, veggies, & salad. Overall the steak was 3/5. We also got the Sports Platter with Chicken & Goat Cutlet, along with Chapati & Rice. Chapati was really soft and a good change from same old Naan/Parathas. The rice was very flavorful & delicious. Chicken was one of the most delicious chicken I’ve had. I will give the chicken 10/10. The Goat cutlets were roasted goat pieces and they were good. It’s an acquired taste so if you are not used to of having Goat then be open-minded about this one. I give the Goat 4/5. The platter was huge and more than enough for 2 people with lots of Salad, veggies, & rice. I can definitely come back for their chicken!

All menu items are halal. TBH it’s quite hard to tell which menu items are better than the others. I tried sports plate, beef suqaar with chapati, chicken suqaar with chapati and sambusa. All of them were delicious. Staff is very kind and friendly.

Great food and ambience. It is a must visit once in a week. The food portions are very generous. Loved every bit of the place.

As a first-timer trying Somali cuisine, I was surprised by the bold flavors and unique combinations. I got the Sports Plate that's the combination of beef and goat was a match made in culinary heaven. Juicy Beef Slices: The beef slices were tender, juicy, and seasoned with onions, fresh vegetables, and aromatic spices. Each bite was a burst of flavor. Roasted Goat Cutlet: The star of the show! The traditional Somali dish featuring goat meat was nothing short of amazing. The meat was infused with authentic spices, resulting in a rich, savory flavor. Paired with Chapatti, it was a symphony of taste. My favorite is the goat. It was tender, succulent, and packed with flavor!

The food was delicious and the prices were even better. You get large portions which you can easily share with 2-3 people. We ended up getting a few dishes including the combo platter, but it was a lot of food. I really enjoyed the spices and taste. Looking forward to going back when I'm in San Jose again!