I came in with a group of my coworkers for lunch. We had never tried Somali food before and the server was very hospitable and explained all we needed to know to make our experience the best. She gave us complimentary soup which was delicious. Two of my coworkers got the mango smoothie and said it was delicious and creamy. I tried the Somali tea and it was so flavorful and delicious. We tried the beef and chicken sambusas and got several different dishes. We left very full and happy. Highly recommend!

Mama Safia’s is a gem in the world of dining, offering an authentic taste of Somali cuisine that truly stands out. The restaurant excels in delivering flavorful, traditional African dishes that are both rich and satisfying. From the moment you step inside, the welcoming atmosphere makes you feel right at home. The staff is friendly and attentive, ensuring a pleasant dining experience. Whether you're a fan of Somali food or trying it for the first time, Mama Safia’s provides a delightful culinary adventure that's hard to beat.

Came in cause was desiring a sambusa. Amazing. The chicken sambusa is so delicious, the right amount of spice. Do not even need the spicy sauce that compliments it. Nice home feel establishment. The parking can be a bit hectic contingent on the time of arrival. Really nice greeting upon entrance! Love love love and sambusa was so delicious I did not even leave the area and had to come back in and get some more. Baby 🤰🏽and I enjoyed it that much came back in five minutes later.

I had dinner here last night. The hosts were extremely friendly. Abdullah in particular was very friendly and helped me understand all the options I had. I got a chicken and beef combo on rice (forgot what it was called) and it was amazing. Best part about it was that it wasn't even on the menu but they happily made the combo. Also got a free banana with it. The mango juice was the perfect choice for the food and the tea to follow it all up with was just perfect. A little bit too sweet but still very very good. The Sambusa was brilliant as well. Best thing though...it was all halal! They need to work a bit more on their local marketing because none of the Uber drivers knew about this Somali gem, and they were all Somali. Maybe reach out to the local communities so drivers would recommend your restaurant as well?

Their lamb biriyani was really good. Lamb was tender rice was really good indian style amazing to see and experience that at an African cuisine. Sambusa aka samosa was yum. Person was very friendly Thank you

As the name suggests, it's Mama Safia's place, a Kenyan food place. Ordered Goat meat with Rice, better than expected, good quantity food, basmati rice, cooked like Pakistani "Pullao" Mama Safia, came out from the kitchen, to greet us, she asked how we would like the rice, yellow or white rice, I requested Basmati rice. She served the food with Kenyan Tea, Bananas and water Just a word of caution, the Tea is served black and Very Sweet

I love the hospitality of this place. Let’s talk about the delicious food. 🤤😋😋😋😋it’s unmatched. Mah Allah put barakah in this place and the hands that cook this food. 100/ 10 💕❤️🔥

Have dined here twice. First experience was amazing. Both appetizer(beef sambusa) & goat stew was amazing. Goat meat was perfectly cooked & tender. On my 2nd visit got the lamb stew & it was pretty disappointing. The meat in the lamb shank was not cooked evenly so some portions were tough while others were perfectly tender. Mentioned about the issue while I went to the pay at the counter. The guy only apologized for the issue & charged me the full price for the meal. Not sure I will be back.

The food was great! It was authentic and tasty. Our server was very friendly and knowledgeable.

Mama Safia's is an absolute must if you're in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. Not only is the food excellent, but the service was impeccable. We were served my Mama Safia's daughter, who made us feel as though we were guests in her home throughout the experience. She offered us a warming bone broth upon arrival, as well as some of the best spiced tea I've ever had in my life to go with our mandazi. She even made gave us a list of recommendations for the area as we were visiting from out of town. My only regret is that we didn't have time to stop in again for breakfast. If we ever come back to Minneapolis, Mama Safia's will be our first stop. Thank you for this wonderful experience. We look forward to seeing you again!