This was my first time at Muna Halal but I will be back! Big portions of made from scratch cooking…read more Very tasty and good service. I had the steak and rice; I cut the steak with my fork, very tender. The business is mostly take out but we ate in the small dining area. Obviously word of the food and tea authenticity and flavor is getting out because it was busy.

This is a true hidden gem that there is no official Yelp page for this restaurant…read more Muna Halal is a nice alternative to Brava (currently still closed) and offers East African / Somalian cuisine for those looking for food exploration and excitement. There is a decent lunch + dinner menu ranging from rice & lamb, rice & fish, to an African sandwich. Prices are around $15 per item likely from inflation but the sheer amount of food makes up for it. Ordered - Rice & Chicken (4/5). Literally 2 pounds of rice topped with aromatic chicken drumsticks and a banana to help clean the palate. The sauce that came with it was intensely hot but complemented with the rice. A good choice for those looking for some home cooked food. I would suggest splitting this with someone due to the portion size - Sambusa (3/5). This was a-ok. It was big and fluffy but it wasn't as fresh as others that we have visited. Overall this is a nice addition to the growing, diverse food scene at Rochester.

This is an establishment that had a variety of dishes in their buffet. The price point is average…read moreof $14-15 depending on weekday or weekend. There is a lady that serves everyone. She doesn't speak much but is kind. The ambience is average but a bit dated. As an Indian, I felt the food to have more sweetness than needed. It may be because the typical crowd is non-Indian people. There also seems to be use of food coloring. For example, the rice pudding was orange. Overall, if you want a buffet experience of Indian food for a decent price come here.

Went here because of the good reviews, but to be honest the food was just OK. All of the meats were…read moresuper overcooked and extremely dry. Probably will never go back.

First day in Rochester, I went here for something quick…read more Delicious BBQ burger. Good fries. Tasty shake.

Stopped in for a large order of fries. $6 with tax for cold over salted fries. Probably got the…read moresalty bottom of an old batch.

We had an excellent dinner at Our Paladar this week. First of all, we love adaptive reuse of…read morebuildings and were pleasantly surprised to find the restaurant in the old train depot in Rochester. Parking was also easy. The interior was lovely and the service was excellent and attentive. Our meal did not disappoint, either. We had the croquets with arroz con pollo, avocado crema, but no cilantro (my wife is allergic to it). Very tasty, as were our cocktails. My wife had the risotto with braised beef cheek (so tender!), roasted oyster mushrooms, veal demi-glace, and parmesan. Unctuous and umami. I had the Bucatini -- blue crab with anchovy butter and red pepper pesto. I'm a sucker for anchovies and the anchovy butter, once stirred into the pasta, was absolutely delicious and really complimented the crab. A truly savory and decadent treat. We were really pleased with our experience at Our Paladar and we look forward to coming back when we visit Rochester again in the not too distant future.

One of my wife's favorite spots in Rochester. The food at Our Paladar was flavorful, and clearly…read moremade with care. Everything we've tried was excellent, and the portions were good. The staff is friendly and the atmosphere is relaxed, which makes it an easy place to come back to. If you're looking for a locally owned restaurant in Rochester, MN with great food and a welcoming vibe, Our Paladar is definitely worth checking out.

Loved this place so much we went back twice while we were visiting Mayo Clinic. Right around the…read morecorner. Excellent food and service. Super nice guys. Even found our new fave soda - sweetened with dates instead of sugar! We ordered a case!

This was delicious food. The staff was very helpful. The portions were generous, and we had…read moreleftovers. It was an easy walk from the Marriott hotel. We will definitely be back.

This place was great, and the staff was very nice and helpful. They have a lot of unique groceries…read morewith plenty of staples to make our stay in Rochester a lot nicer.

Every time we move, my first question is whether there is a respectable international grocer in…read moretown, with a reputable selection of Middle Eastern fare. I found International Spices & Groceries using a Google search, and after visiting the market yesterday, I was so surprised that no one had reviewed the place on Yelp as of yet. Well, there's a first time for everything... The first thing I noticed about the store is how sparkling clean the floors were. Along with the bright lighting and well-organized shelves stacked with the whole gamut of traditional spices, jams, pita bread, cookies, and teas (to name only a few of the items they had), this place exceeded my expectations. Many international grocers have no desire to spruce up their stores because they know the focused customer base will continue to shop there, especially if there is no nearby competition. However, this place does an excellent job of appealing to the general public, with its ample selection of meats, cheeses, frozen and dried goods. If you plan on visiting the store on Fridays, remember that its closed around noon. I forgot what time exactly, but it is listed on the front door. I parked on the street at a metered spot right in front of the store and did not notice a nearby lot for shoppers.

Reasonable priced pizza done reasonably well. Need for a quick pickup got us enjoying the chicken…read morebacon ranch with a good amount of chunky pieces of chicken, bacon, extra cheese with a ranch style sauce. Chewier crust with all the ingredients was a tad bit salty. Can't argue for the price. Pickup was quick and counter staff friendly.

We ordered 10 pizzas for a birthday party. They were on time, tasty and affordable. Also their…read moreonline ordering was very easy. I am happy with our take out order and would recommend them.

Hands down the best chicken place in town, still building up so things may be a little slow but…read moreit's a small business with a great family feel from the owner...a bit small for a big party but it's definitely a place I want to endorse as a man who loves food!! I'm glad this is in Hastings, I wish people supported it so it stays, and you won't regret it, just try it once!

Hot honey wings, Old Bay fries, lamb gyro, cherry cheesecake…read more Wings were savory and perfectly cooked. Old Bay fries had perfect amount of dry season and cooked perfect. Lamb Gyro; slices were plentiful and flavorful with a great Tzatziki sauce. Cheesecake was great texture and flavor. Delicious tart cherry topping hit the spot. High quality, great price, great service

I'm torn between rating it a 2 star or a 3, but I've decided on 3 stars for this local mom & pop…read morerestaurant. I was in Minneapolis visiting, and I noticed during my short time there that there's a large Somali community in the city. I've never had Somali food before, so I just looked up Somali restaurants with the highest ratings and the most reviews, which weren't many. The man working behind the register was incredibly nice. He saw we were trying to decide what dishes to try, and recommended the goat with rice. We went with his goat with rice recommendation and a dish call Kay Kay. However, when I was ordering at the register, there was so many flies just flying around the cashier guy and his register. Behind the serving counter, it is all boarded up so you can't see the workers cooking or how clean it is behind the counter divider. I went to the bathroom and I noticed a small random unlabeled bucket/small open bottle by the toilet that had liquid in it, which I honestly don't even know what it is. With the flies and the bathroom, I really questioned the entire restaurant's cleanliness. I told myself while I was eating that I wouldn't be surprised if I got food poisoning from here. The next day came and I actually suffered food poisoning. I don't want to knock down a hard working small family restaurant. I genuinely think their food is delicious, and the people are so kind. They just need to work on cleaning the place and getting rid of the flies.

Visiting from Chicago with the family. Very friendly staff that walked me thru the menu. Tasty…read morefood, prices were reasonable. Had lunch after Jummuah. Bottled water was on the house. We ordered a meat/chicken rice platter, philly sandwich with fries. Everything was fresh and flavorful. Alhamdullilah.