East African restaurant
Mogadishu Restaurant invites you to savor the vibrant flavors of East African cuisine in a trendy, casual setting. Located at 931 N Orleans St in Chicago, this family-friendly spot is revered for its delicious comfort food offerings, including tantalizing chicken, fish, and lamb platters. While dining is cafeteria-style, locals rave about the generous portions and exceptional black tea that warms the soul. Enjoy no-contact delivery, takeaway, or dine-in options here, where both the atmosphere and community spirit truly shine.
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We shared a large platter for three, which had fish, chicken, and lamb.Absolutely delicious. Super friendly service.The place got packed with locals at 6pm on Wednesday.It was pretty awesome.
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It was nice to experience a different cuisine and culture.It looked like everyone who hangs out here were really close and are regulars.The food is served like cafeteria style so it wasn't as fresh as I was hoping for since all the other reviews talked greatly about the food.The chicken itself was very dry and did need to be seasoned more.I wasn't impressed with the lamb shank it looked like it was boiled so it made it unpleasant to eat.With that being said the lamb shank was bland.I did think the rice, veggies, and the split peas were tasty.The samosas did not have any crunch to them but I did think the filling was good.The highlight of the dinner was actually the black tea, it had so much flavor and warmth I could drink that every day.
“Somali beeen weey sheegta laakin been maku maah maahdo” is a famous Somali proverb which means Somalis may lie but they never lie with proverbs. - The crepe/bread with honey was great. I was the only gringo in the place with lots of Somali chatter, and they made me feel welcome. The ambiance is as real as it gets.
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