Jubba Somali Restaurant

We visited this restaurant and ordered the chicken wraps and roasted goat cutlet, and the food was absolutely incredible. Everything was bursting with flavor and perfectly seasoned. The chicken was tender, the goat was beautifully spiced, and even the rice had an amazing taste with just the right amount of seasoning. It felt like true comfort food, and my husband and I enjoyed every single bite until the plates were completely clean. What made the experience even better is that the food is halal, which is always a big plus for us. The blend of spices was spot on, with each dish full of depth and aroma without being overwhelming. The restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor seating, and there is plenty of parking available, which adds to the convenience. The prices are slightly on the higher side, but considering the quality, taste, and portion sizes, it feels completely worth it. The food left such a lasting impression that we could not stop talking about it afterward. It is the kind of place that makes you want to come back again and again. Overall, a fantastic spot for delicious halal food and a truly satisfying dining experience.

This is one of my favorite restaurants in San Jose! I genuinely crave it monthly. This unassuming location is right by the VTA Station. A little outdated interior, but gets the job done. It can get really busy, so I recommend ordering ahead if you don't plan to dine-in. The staff here are nice and work quickly! My recommendation is the Beef Suqaar! Each piece of beef is soooo tender and juicy. Flavored so well without being overwhelming or salty. I enjoy this with the rice and salad! As the beef gets fatty, it's a good balance. The green sauce is super spicy, but a really nice creamy kick! (I personally can't handle the heat)

Huge portions, high quality food, and GREAT prices! I ordered the Jubba chicken wrap, mandazi, and sambusa, all of which were a delight. The chicken was cooked to perfection, so juicy and tender. The yogurt sauce in the wrap complimented it perfectly. Very casual, laid-back environment. They also had complimentary hot herbal tea which was also a perfect way to wash down a heavy meal. I want to come back to try the plates too!

We tried a bit of everything and it was all great. Chicken, beef and goat was all well spiced and delicious. Staff was friendly and went out of their way to accommodate. My kids scarfed down a bit of everything and we had lots of leftovers. They loved watching the trains go by as we ate. Wish it wasn't so far from my house because I'd be there every weekend!

Had some Somali food for the first time in my life and had no regrets. The staff at this restaurant were pleasant to talk to. I had the Tilapia Fillets an the food was absolutely worth the price. Will definitely be coming back. Update: Went again on 12/12 for their Beef Suqaar. Absolutely amazing, will be coming back soon.

Mandasi was very flavorful and the goat very tender. Great portions as well. Great experience. Very awkward seating arrangement, but that's negligible if they are not busy.

Some of the best food I've ever had. I love African food in general and this restaurant definitely had high quality Somali food. Friendly staff and LGBTQ friendly environment. Perfect for family style or date night

Yum! I got the roasted goat cutlet and everything on my plate was delicious. The meat was roasted to perfection, crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside, and the sautéed onion/ pepper/ carrot mix complimented the fatty parts very well. The rice was flavorful, and even the yogurt sauce on the shredded lettuce was addicting. There was also self-serve hot chai with pleasant ginger-heavy flavor. The atmosphere was very homey and casual and it was order-at-the-counter. I will definitely be back!

This is my number 1 all time favorite restaurant and to my Muslim brothers and sisters they do serve halal meat. THE FOOD Amazing high quality flavorful beef and chicken with a variety of rice and bread including injeera. I always go for the beef/chicken suqaar. On top of having delicious food they also have a very nice complimentary tea. This really adds to the welcoming ambiance of the restaurant SERVICE The staff do great at taking care of you and feels like family. No complaints from the 100s of times I've been here. Even when busy (like during Ramadan) they remain professional kind and efficient. LOCATION Right next to the VTA so if you use the station it would be a must stop for me. You can also drive to the location and there is plenty of parking. ALL IN ALL The decor, ambience, food, and service all add greatly to making this my number 1 spot to eat. Guaranteed crowd pleaser

This was my first time trying Somali cuisine. I ordered the goat cutlet with chapati. Based on what I read online, I was expecting Somali cuisine to taste somewhere in between Ethiopian and Indian, but actually it was quite different. The preparation and spices used tasted more like Middle Eastern or Central Asian to me. They provided a spicy green sauce on the side. There is a self-serve station with free chai. It is just like Indian masala chai but without the milk.

This is one of the Bay's hidden gem restaurants. Somalian food is very difficult to come by, but they serve non-westernized well executed dishes. The sambusas are the best I've had out of all the other Somalian restaurants I've been to. The juiciness, depth, and crispy are unbeatable. They really stuff the crap out of it and the sauces paired add a nice refreshing acidity. The Kay Kay beef and the Goat were on the dry and chewy side, but the flavors were on point and were layered with the spices. If they can hone in on the temperature and timing of the cook, this would make Jubba unstoppable (though they have no competition in the south bay right now). Ambiance reminds me of your average diner vibe. I knocked down 5 of their sambusas in a sitting a few weeks after having it in person and it was still amazing as takeout. Be warned that the sauce it very spicy. I'll be back!

Swung by on a Friday night, decent amount of people dining in. The two of us shared a sports plate with both injera and chapati. We went with beef instead of lamb. The sports plate was great! Very flavorful and hefty portion. I liked having both the injera and chapati for texture variety. Tried the mandazi as well since they were sold out of the sambusas and it was alright. Enjoyed the complimentary chai! Service is on the slower end, we ended up waiting an hour for our entree to arrive. Definitely not a spot for a quick grab-and-go meal so be sure to account for that.

I probably never would have discovered this hidden gem if it weren't for a friend's recommendation--but I'm so glad I did! The location is a little strange (inside an apartment complex / in front of the VTA light-rail park and ride), but the food more than makes up for it. If you love African cuisine, this place is a must-try. It's a small, cozy spot that seems very popular, so be patient--the food takes a little time to come out, but it's absolutely worth the wait. It's pure comfort food. Portions are generous--you definitely get your money's worth. I had a beef wrap and could barely finish half of it! The beef is incredibly tender, and the spices are perfectly balanced--flavorful without being overwhelming. And it's the best chapatti I've ever had! I'm already planning my next visit. If you're looking for hearty, delicious, and authentic African food, don't miss this spot!

Wanted to try this place for a long time based on great reviews here but left not so impressed. The restaurant felt just average, and the service was painfully slow -- it took ages for our food to arrive, and no water was ever offered. The chicken tasted like it had just come out of the fridge, which was off-putting at the first bite. On the bright side, the pasta and rice dishes were surprisingly good -- perfectly cooked and full of flavor. With a bit of attention to freshness, service, and overall upkeep, this place could be much better.

Pretty good flavorful food with free tea (very hot, very sweet) Order at the counter with a simplified numbered menu. My beef suqaar came with crispy cubes of beef and a tangy sauce. It was tasty and would order it again. I wasn't a huge fan of the goat dish. It wasn't bad but not memorable. The spaghetti was interesting. I enjoyed the mandazi and chapati, both breads were cooked well and flavorful In general, serving size was large, especially for the sides. Some dishes can get very spicy. The beef one wasn't but the goat one was.

Chapati was decent, it tastes like a pancake. The sambusa was okay. My favorite is the beef suqaar, great flavor combination with the rice and veggies. The green sauce and lemon also puts everything together. They also provide free hot chai tea upon request. Service was decent, my order took about 15 minutes with no line. Meals are pricey. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Ample parking. Bathroom is available.

I've been to Jubba many times over the years, and somehow I'm only reviewing them now. They are one of my favorite restaurants (halal or otherwise) in the Bay Area, as well as being my intro to Somali food. My favorite dish is the Roasted Goat Cutlet, which reminds me of similar Indian dishes but with its unique blend of spices. The meat is super-flavorful and is complemented by the salad and sauce. The rice is a classic side, but the chapati is another good option. The other menu items are great as well. Chicken or beef are more approachable to anyone not familiar with goat (though I think more people should eat it :-) And the mandazi & sambusa are good appetizers. No matter what, the portions are good so you will be satiated. Another highlight of Jubba is the free hot tea. It is a sweetened, spiced black tea that completes any meal. The ambiance is cozy & traditional, and the service is friendly. The food can take a bit of time but it's worth the wait. While the location is a bit out of the way for most, I promise that Jubba is worth it!

Giving this spot 5 stars despite the wait. I enjoyed the food too much! Came here with 2 other friends at 6:30p on a Saturday and there were only a few groups in the store. The employees were very friendly. We weren't terribly hungry, so we just ordered 1 sports plate with goat, beef, and 1/2 chapatti and rice to share. Even though the restaurant wasn't busy when we got there, we still ended up waiting around 40minutes for our food. It wasn't too bad since weren't too hungry, but it was still quite a bit of a wait. It was also really hot that day, and it wasn't very cool inside so we were just sitting and sweating lol. Still worth it for me though! The food came out fresh, hot, & delicious. I loved the flavors of the meat - the goat was especially tender and not too gamey. I really enjoyed all the components in the dish. Wish there were a bit more fresh veggies to make the meal a bit lighter - but not a problem, it was still a very enjoyable meal :) By the time we left, all the tables were full and a line was forming out the door. I will definitely be back - but will try to come during a less busy time.

2:13pm I ordered my $44 sports plate of goat, injira (roti), and spiced rice. 29 minutes later 2:42pm We receive our sports plate. We devour it and it's delicious, flavorful contents of meat, veggie, and protein. Some of the goat is somewhat overcooked, and there are not many fatty pieces. Nonetheless, the majority of the goat meat is excellent, juicy, and perfectly seasoned. The veggies are Kirkland vegetable medleys, but they are perfectly sautéed and absolutely delicious. The injira and rice are so addicting. They add another flavorful element to the dish. The free chai is excellent. Treat yourself to some in the back of the restaurant! 3:12pm I leave Jubba satisfied. Was the wait worth it? I don't know; if I didn't have an open day or the food wasn't up to snuff, I'd be annoyed and give this place a 3/5. But since I I had time to spare today and the food was pretty damn good, I bumped it up to 4/5. Just come in expecting to wait 30 minutes to eat a delicious, local, San Jose-exclusive Somalian meal.

Food is delicious but if u call don't expect them to get the food ready , they start when you get there and pay. The restaurant is not clean and workers keep touching food with their bast hands , avoids here pls.

This has been on my list of places to go for YEARS after passing by here as well as seeing so many good reviews and I finally visited for a weekend lunch. 5/5 for the food- great spices and the meat if cooked really really good. Respectful customer service. Heads up there's no A/C and with the cooking late morning to mid-day in summertime, it gets hot. Not much outdoor seating, yet is an option where tables can be moved outside upon request. Highly recommend this place

Surprised I haven't given Jubba a review yet, I've been coming here for years. The only place that hasn't price gouged their food. It's not only affordable but tastes SO GOOD. You will not find any of these flavors anywhere else in San Jose, authentic and delicious Somalian dishes. I highly recommend easing your way into it with a chicken wrap with some green sauce. Everyone working there is extremely helpful and accommodating and provides excellent service. You can tell it's family owned by the level of pride they put into their restaurant. Huge portions, great taste, and low cost. Check it out at least once.

So my buddy made a surprised visit from the City to hang out with me & I thought coming to Jubba for dinner is an excellent choice since he has not had Somali food before & Jubba is listed on SF Chronicle's Top 100 for 2025. We walk in & the place was full. No seats anywhere. The deal is to order at the front then take your # card to a table & wait to be served. We ordered 5 pcs of Sambusa, 1 chapati, 1 Mandazi along with sides of goat, pasta & chicken. The delicious aroma was driving my buddy mad as he was starving. My buddy said he wants to eat everything & he pretty did - a stack of empty plates piled neatly for the busboy. He says he will bring his girlfriend back since the VTA light rail literally stops outside of Jubba.

This is my second time back and I'm surprised that I didn't write a review the first time. I got the chicken wrap and I still can't stop thinking about how perfect this was. The green sauce is a bit spicy but I just kept on pouring it onto my wrap. It is a small store located at the corner of the VTA, truly a hidden gem.

I'd been wondering what all the rave was about with Jubba and had it bookmarked for the longest time. We finally decided to visit this weekend, and OMG, the food here is soooo good! This was also our first time trying Somali cuisine, and it did not disappoint. I highly recommend the Jubba Beef Wrap! We also tried the Chicken Suqaar, and while both dishes were packed with flavor, we preferred the beef. The meats were tender and paired perfectly with the spicy green sauce, which elevated the flavors even more. I loved how the spices were beautifully balanced, and the fresh vegetables added a nice contrast. We just had one small hiccup: we waited about 30-40 minutes for our food, and when we arrived promptly at our pickup time, we were told that the sambusa wasn't available. While it wasn't a huge issue, it would've been nice to be notified earlier. They did offer to make sambusas, but it would have taken an additional 30 minutes. The dining area is pretty compact, so I'd recommend to-go, as other Yelpers have recommended. Regardless, the food is SO worth it!

The sports plate was really yummy, and it was so much food! It took a little longer than we had expected for it to come out, but it was worth the wait. The chicken was very flavorful and not too dry. I wish there was a little more lamb, but it was very good. Also, don't forget to try the self-serve sweet tea they have in the back!

I was so excited to get to go to a Somali restaurant! My one word review? Favorfull! Gotta add another L for how full of flavor the food was! I loved the beef, my wife loved the chicken, we got the sports plate that had both! Loved the amount of veggies and the rice was great too. Best hot sauce too! Also we had enough leftovers for a full meal after. (Which I ate again for dinner, because it was that good!) I only wish I lived closer!!!

Went to oak ridge for movie and looked for food nearby, found this cool African food place. The food was big portioned and tasted amazing! Spices were on point. Packed with tables and chairs. Chairs were made out of reed? Colorful. The green spicy sauce is a must! My friend got the beef which was good as well.

Let's just say you need to come here at least once with an open mind and you will be rewarded! The suqaar was very flavorful and full of fresh ingredients. The onion, green beans, and other greens had a good texture and freshness to go along with the chicken. The chapati was to die for and had this texture and flavor between a tortilla and Nan bread. It was simply amazing! I will come back to try the other dishes but I might have to bring some more people to share dishes. I'm sure the goat is good but it may be high on my food bravery radar. I highly recommend Jubba as a nice into to Somali food . Also, the employees were very helpful in steering me in a direction within my comfort zone. Thanks, and we will be back :)

The food here is so good. It's next to a public transit and there are plenty of parking. The tea is free and unlimited. It tasted so good. There tables to sit inside and outdoor. You have to go to the cash register to order your food and pay for it ahead of time. They'll give you a number and deliver the food to your table when the food is ready. Overall the portions are pretty big.

Incredible chicken wrap that is big enough for two people. Succulent chicken and with the white sauce, it's delicious. The rice has a spicy kick and be sure to ask for a cup of their tea! Service is friendly and fast. Ample parking near the VTA and counter service to either take out or eat in.

*Very important* This is a foodie place and NOT a fancy place where you dress up and go. Your clothes WILL smell after you go here. Kitchen is right there near the eating area and ventilation is poor and yes your clothes WILL smell after you are done. I knew this the moment I stepped in and then instead of eating I went home and changed my clothes to something that will be in laundry the next day and came back. You order at the counter and they bring food to your table. There is free Somali tea to sip while you wait. The tea is flavorful. Very similar to Masala Chai (Indian). Food is freaking AWESOME! I don't mind easing my clothes and taking a shower right after. Goat roast is great. Very juicy and I recommend eating with Injera. Other options are with basmati rice or paratta (flat bread). Chicken wrap was also great. My 6 year old son enjoyed it. I had never tried Somali food so I had to try. Similar to Ethiopian food but their Injera is not sour while Ethiopian Injera is sour. The Injera is very similar testing as the Chakuli you get in Odisha, India. I will visit again for sure. Before shower and dressed in simple non-expensive clothes.

Amazing Somali cuisine! I have been coming here for close to a decade, and have been ordering the chicken wrap with extra spicy green sauce and lemons. The sambusas are a great appetizer, and the free tea is great but a bit too sweet for me now. Theres usually lots of space to sit indoor or outdoors.

I had never tried Somalian food before and I am so very glad I found this place. It is located in a laid back residential neighborhood in San Jose close to a train station. Quite a bit far from where I live but I was excited looking at the menu/pictures. And boy were we glad to have made the drive here! I already had my mind set on getting the Chicken Suqaar - I only had to make up my mind on whether I wanted to get it with Rice or Spaghetti or Chapatti (or Injera as per the menu!). They also let you do a half and half of course which is great! After being confused for a while, I decided to go for half rice half spaghetti. I'm glad I went for the rice, it was so flavorful, more like biryani rice, which was a bonus. Next time I might get the full rice portion. Oh wait, the portion sizes are huge. I was pretty hungry so I did manage to finish it all - the chicken was extremely well cooked, marinated and spiced, again, great portions of the chicken too. Absolutely delicious. I also tried a bit of the chapatti that my friend got and that was also great - extremely flaky, it was more like a paratha (in Indian terms). So I'll probably have to do half rice half chapatti next time. The Spaghetti was alright. My friend did say his beef suqaar was amazing - I didn't try it. They offer complimentary chai tea (no milk) and it went really well with the food, you can get as many refills as you want. Helped while we waited which was a tad long. It was still busy at 230 PM on a Saturday - I think it's one of the more popular restaurants in the area. The wraps looked huge too, saw other people getting them. The wait in line to order was a tad too long for my liking, and was the only negative. I'll definitely keep coming back.

O m g Delicious food and gives your food pallet such great variety. The sambosa is so yummy crispy and perfect filling. Sorry couldn't give 5 star only for the waiting period. It took long long time for the order. Or may be we felt too long coz the aroma of food made us feel super drooling... You cuisine is awesome I love that delicious succulent meat guys you are doing amazing job. Thanks for keeping the authenticity. Stay blessed Sabina. V

TLDR: HOLY MOLY THE FOOD IS SO FUCKING GOOD. get their injera!!!!!! and chicken suquaar!!!!! and goat w rice!!!!!! So fresh so flavorful so good that I came back literally a day later. the first time, I got the beef sambusa it is so delicious w mince beef and onion inside. and rice plate w roasted goat cutlet, rice is well seasoned, goat is tender, veggies are PERFECT. then i deadass came back right the next day, got chicken w injera plate. chicken and veggies out of this fucking world good oh my lord perfectly seasoned and cooked. injera is so perfectly bouncy and fresh. chapati also good but i like injera more. green sauce a bit spicy for me but rlly good, white sauce creamy and bomb dot mf gov!!!!! great service, food made fresh to order, lowk no water other than bottled ones tho so like BYOB ykyk! the restaurant have inside and outside seatings, right near ohloney chynoweth vta station. so convenient. i cannot believe i lived in sj six years and never tried this place its so damn amazing dude i cleared my plate not a speck left.

Food was delicious, but giving 3 stars because I think they forgot our main order and we ended up waiting 50minutes for it. We ordered a couple of small items and those came out first - piping hot and filled with flavor. Then we waited for the main which was the sports plate with chapatti. We asked a couple of times where our food was since it was over 30min of us finishing the apps. They said it was coming, but took another 20min. The restaurant was packed and other patrons were getting their food first even tho they ordered after us. That was unfortunate because we had plans after dinner and we basically had to rush to eat in order to make it to our next destination. Although we couldn't take our time to enjoy the food, the sports plate was delicious and filled with flavor. Highly recommend ordering both the goat and beef. The restaurant itself is quite congested with lots of tables and seats. There's an area in the back where they have self serve tea that is delicious. Hoping the delayed food was just a one off! Or might just order takeout next time.

I went a little out of my comfort zone on this one. I've never had Somali or African food before. I didn't know what to expect but the food and reviews looked good. I ordered the beef wrap. I am so glad I decided to try this place. The food was AMAZING! So flavorful and balanced and delicious! And the portions were HUGE! I originally was just going to eat half but after finishing the first half, it was too good to save for later. I highly recommend this place and I will definitely be back the next time I'm in the area.

Went to Jubba for the first time last week despite having grown up in South San Jose from childhood through high school. Came with 3 friends and we all had a great experience. Upon arriving we ordered at the counter where the lady at the register very kindly answered any questions we had and gave recommendations on the menu. I got the beef suqaar as did one of my other friends, and the other two ordered the chicken wrap and the goat cutlet. All the food came out fresh and piping hot. It was all delicious and well spiced, balanced out by the carbs and complimented with the green sauce provided on the side which was spicier than it looked. Atmosphere was very casual, and it's kind of fun to watch the lightrail trains pass by out the window. They also have a complimentary tea that's a little sweet and nicely spiced with overall balanced flavors. In terms of pricing, some of the meals were around $20-25 which is not bad for the Bay Area, but the wrap at $13 was probably the most worth it and it was definitely large and filling enough to constitute a meal The one thing I wish that was different was that they provided water. The drink dispenser only had the tea and though there was bottled water in the fridge by the register, it appeared that was only for purchase. That said I overall very much recommend Jubba for anyone interested in their food!

First time trying Somalian food! It's right by the train station and there's lots of parking outside. It does take a while for the food to come out especially if theres a line. We tried the chicken suqqar, beef wrap, and mandazi. The portions are huge - 2 people could split one entree and it would be more than enough. The chicken and beef were both so flavorful and tender. Definitely try the green sauce for an extra kick of spice.

This is hands down my favorite place to eat in the entire Bay Area. The chicken is seasoned perfectly, the sauce is great and the portions are very good for the price. I hope this place is around as long as I'm here! Will be back

Looking for unique? Tried and true? Amazing flavors? Well made food? Delicious? Key words here. Yummy? Big portions? Looking for meat? Goat? Chicken? Chapatti? If this is what you're looking for, you've come to the right place. I found this randomly while waiting to watch a movie nearby! All of these are amazingly delicious here. Expect to spend around $20 for a dish of food! Wait times can be longggg. Call ahead of time to order or just order online! They are very nice people but when it's busy, and you order in, it might be a wait! But the wait is worth it! Tons of people come here for take out, so there must be a reason. Grab some food here and enjoy the Caltrain breezing past.

This place is the definition of a hidden gem. The food is delicious and whenever I come here I order the Sports Plate with Goat Cutlet, Beef Suqaar, and half rice, half Chapati. I would come to this place with the phrase "food adventure" in mind because it's a part of a hidden away strip mall surrounded by residential buildings. What you will get here is fantastic food and easy parking however don't expect anything in terms of service or ambiance since it's become more of a fast casual spot where you order and pay at the front first and they bring your order to wherever you're sitting Pros - Their Sports Plate, it's is a large dish served with vegetables and your choices of two meats and rice and/or chapati - The Beef Suqaar consistently impresses me with the boldness of the flavors and the juiciness of the beef, this is a must try in my opinion - The Goat Cutlet is hit or miss but most of the time it's amazing and has good flavor - Their green hot sauce on the side has a kick and adds a lot to the dish - Give the chapati a try if you've never had it, it's somewhere between a naan flatbread and a tortilla - This dish is meant to serve two people however could serve three if there aren't big eaters at the table - Parking is ample as it's right across from the VTA - There is free hot tea at the back corner of the restaurant Cons - They only offer bottled water and no tap - Food often takes a while to come out so be patient and don't come here if you're in a hurry

Excellent and unique flavors that have me coming back for more for over 10 years now. It's time to write about one of my favorite restaurants in the Bay Area. No trip to SF is complete without a stop here. Sometimes I carve the Chicken or Beef Suqaar for weeks before making it back here. I always go for the Chapati bread instead of the rice, as it balances the rich flavor of the meat better. The rice option is best with the goat though. For appetizers I usually go for the Sambusa. They are large and stuffed full of ground beef. Careful with the side of green sauce. It looks innocent but is super spicy. Cool it down with some free Chai tea from the big samovar in the back of the restaurant. Located right next to the VTA station you can access the restaurant from the parking lot to the west in front of the door, or park at the P&R right by the freeway off-ramp and just walk across the tracks. Prices are reasonable. Portions are large. Restaurant is clean. Plenty of seating along the window with views of the station. Usually the owner or her son will be at the register and take your order. Meat is halal.

i had goat and my friend had chicken. the portions are large and the staff is friendly and helpful. i eat here every time im in san jose!

Ordered the Jubba Beef Wrap for dine in. The portion size was generous for the price! The beef was well cooked and seasoned and I liked the type of wrap they used. The sauces that came with the wrap paired with it well. My personal favorite was the white sauce. The wait time was a bit long -- 40+ minutes for our table although 3 of us ordered the same thing. I would come back in the future.

unique flavoring, our favorite is the chicken wrap or the chicken plate. Good quantity. Service sometimes a little slow but honestly a great find.

Updated hours for Ramadan Kareem (2025) Ramadan - New Hours: - Thursday-Tuesday 4PM-9PM, Wednesday- CLOSE - We failed to check hours for Ramadan. Also, the hours on Yelp and Google are not updated for the long holiday. We waited 20 minutes outside since we were excited to try Somalian food for the first time! Food: - Food alone gave this place - They serve East African, Somalian food known for their goat platters and samosas. Sports plate $43: A huge portion and Serves 2-3 people. We got Goat and Chicken with Chapati (flatbread), Basmati Rice, mixed stir fried. It was an amazing combination of spices that created a diverse array of aromatics and flavors into the food. Coupled with the Basbaas green hot sauce and Bizbaz white sauce made it a more complex experience. My bf even said he was crying it was so good lol I would definitely come back just for that. - Mandazi $2: Deep fried, sweet, sesame bread. Was a nice additional speciality bread to mix sweet and savory flavors with the Sports plate. - Sambusas (Samosas) $3 each: Deep fried, crispy Ramadan snack filled with ground beef, green onion, wrapped in spring roll type wrap. It was good but was my least favorite but you can tell it was made with fresh ingredients and made at that moment. FREE TEA. It is self serve in the restaurant. It is a sweet black tea spiced with cardamom, great quality even after cooling it off with water. Water is not free. Bottled water $2 each BUT the waiter was so nice he did not charge for the water. Location: - Located in VTA Ohlone-Chynoweth light rail station in a strip mall. - Easier access would be the Free VTA Parking lot off of Chynoweth Ave. side. - You can cross over from Santa Teresa Blvd. side as well. Service: - Nice and Helpful service from waiter. We asks for recommendations and he recommended the goat sports plate - Food came in 28 min - We walked up to the counter to order quicker. We were given an order number. - Free seating when we were there. Ambiance: - Casual, cozy - Not busy upon opening with 3 customers total was there - Comfortable colorful chairs, marble floors - Opened double doors and turned on ceiling fans for cooling - Nice decor, Somalian artifacts on the walls - Restrooms: Very clean, single person restrooms. No code necessary for both restrooms. There is a code key on Women's door but it's not active. Double locks on women side. There is a kettle in the women's restroom I'm not sure it's use.

This was my first time trying Somali cuisine. First coming to the restaurant is right next to the train station. They don't have AC, but do have fans and outdoor seating. It's pretty warm in the restaurant on a hot day, so sitting outside if recommended. There is a good amount of parking here with the parking lot. We ordered the Roasted goat cutlet and Beef Suqaar. They both tasted pretty similar even though the meats were different. Both dishes came with lettuce with a white sauce + onions, bell peppers, green beans and carrots. Spicy green sauce called basbaas with a pretty strong kick and side of lemon. For the goat, it was not that gamey, but also not that flavorful. Most of the flavor came from the caramelization/burnt crust. Not tender but not rubbery either. We ordered this with rice per suggestion from the staff at the restaurant. The beef were leaner cuts and same taste was the goat. It was a little chewier and more caramelization. Instead of rice, we got it with a chapati which was light, thin and fluffy. I think if we had the chapati with the goat and then rice with the beef that would have been a better combo. Regardless we shared the meal so it was fine. They also offer Somali Shaah Tea at no charge. It's served hot, it's sweet and has lots of spices to it. Reminds me of chai without the milk. It's also free of charge, versus cold water which is charged as you are given water bottles if you want cold water. Overall, a very nice experience with the food. Definitely recommend sitting outside on a hot day, when we came it was busy so we had to wait a bit for our food to arrive which was fine.

I've been going to Jubba since a really long time always ordered the sports plate. This time wanted to order something different so went for the sandwich. The flavor was amazing, the meat here is always juicy. Would highly recommend sports plate if you are super hungry. The chai / tea has a unique taste really hard to find something like this anywhere else.

I really really REALLY enjoyed Jubba's. I honestly came into it with little expectations that ended up blowing my mind. Server was great. He happily greeted us and answered any questions we had since it was our first time. My wife ordered the Beef Suqaar and I ordered the Goat cutlet. If you want a short description of what Somalian food taste like, I would compare it to Chinese food but...Not Asian lol. The Beef Suqaar was delicious. Meet was soft and tender and seasoned tastefully. The Goat Cutlet was OMMMGGGGG!! I did not expect this to be this good. The goat was supppper soft and the meat slid right off the bones. I have been craving this dish literally a day after I ate it lol. Both dishes just JAM PACKED with flavor! As for the ambiance, it has been hot in SJ lately and the inside in way more hotter due to no AC so we ate outside where there was slight wind and shade. I'll definitely be returning very soon. Especially for the GOAT!

Delicious as always. Pro tip, when it's hot out, don't sit inside. Sit outside as its cooler Got the sports plate with lamb and beef. Love the hot sauce they give, it's incredibly spicy but very flavorful. My partner got the sambusa and mandazi and didnt enjoy these much

Pros: Friendly service Order and pay at the counter. Open seating. Food is made to order. Fresh and delicious. Price is right for the portion per person. They offer free tea at the back area. Cons: Place is hidden and parking lot is dirty. Kitchen exhaust fan is not strong enough. Walked out smelling like the food we ate.

Both my friend and myself ordered the chicken plate, it was delicious with big portions! The service was also quick and pleasant. The location had plenty of parking as well. Overall, the only issue I had was that after we left from dinning in, I had this horrible old oil smell that clung onto me and my clothes. I had to shower right when I got home and it took multiple cycles in my laundry machine to get the smell of old oil out of my clothes (my friend had a similar experience). I wouldn't recommend dining in, but I enjoyed the food, so I'd order to-go.

I had never had Somalian cuisine previously and looked forward to this opportunity. While the food was very tasty in my opinion, the service lacked. Granted it was crowded, but they were very slow in cleaning up vacated tables. After having placed our order and being given a number we sat down and waited...and waited...and waited. After realizing that food had already been delivered to numerous tables that had ordered after us, I went to the counter to check on our order. I could immediately tell that our order had been skipped/missed and was told it would be out shortly. As I said though, service aside, I thought the meal was quite tasty and satisfying. I look forward to trying more Somalian food in the future.

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!

I love this place I've been coming here for over 12 years . Workers are always so welcoming and there food is always top tier with so much flavor . I love chicken suqaar and sambusas . If you have never tried there food i definitely recommend it you won't regret it .