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    Hamdi Restaurant

    4.0 (33 reviews)
    InexpensiveMiddle Eastern, Somali
    Closed 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    HAMDI RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    chicken Sandwich

    staff was very nice, food was delicious and came in pretty big portions (pictured is the chicken sandwich after eating half of it). we came on a slow day and they also gave us cups of a mystery soup that was very very tasty. great local charm and quality food

    Goat Waslad
    Kendal T.

    It was a late night for me right after work and I really wanted something quick but tasty. I remembered Hamdi from a friend's recommendation and decided to check them out. To my surprise, the service was friendly and I got my food within 10 minutes. I got the goat waslad which is an African goat dish with rice. As you can see, it was a gigantic portion! The goat was juicy and tender and the rice was addicting. A perfect ending to a not so perfect night. Highly recommended for all your late night (or daytime) munchies.

    Tender beef steak and goat entrees
    Marie C.

    I loved my first takeout trip to Hamdi and can't wait to go back! Been meaning to try this place out for a while now and finally did it on a Saturday night. We ordered online very easily. They have a free parking lot on the side of the building which does get full sometimes but rarely. We ordered the goat entrée and tender beef steak. It was my partners first time eating goat. We both really liked both entrees but the goat entrée was my favorite! For those who haven't tried goat before I think this is a great intro. Will definitely be eating at Hamdi more!

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    Hannah N.

    Authentic Somali food right here. Certified by my Uber driver. I really enjoyed the authenticity of this family feel restaurant. The service was sooo nice. We asked if there was something with a sample plate so we could try different things and they guy said he could do it. Then came out with these massive beautiful dishes of meats and rice. Then he went in back and I'm pretty sure he made some fresh hot sauce for us on the spot. Mango juice was fresh and delicious. If you are adventurous enough, try the goat because it's delicious! Even their rice was so flavorful too. But you gotta ask them for hot sauce because it's not automatically given. Definitely would come back here if i get the chance.

    Ohhh the rice!
    Amy N.

    Wanted to try something different and stumbled upon this place. WOW! Menu was small and simple. We came with a group of 4 people and they basically created a dish for us which included everything that they have. Combination/sampler plate Fish - pretty good Steak - a little dry but good Goat - amazing!!!!!!! Chicken - good Rice - rice was really tasty Homemade hot sauce was amazing!!!!!!! Fantastic food! I could not tell you what was in it but it was the right amount of spiciness, spicy and flavor. Wish I could have boxed it up and taken it home! Places like this is the definition of a hole in the wall that taste fantastic. The staff was so nice and it was obvious we had no clue what to order. A couple of the Uber drivers suggested this place. I must say one of the best meal I've ever had!

    Goat Entree
    Cocoa W.

    First time at Hamdi, the owner is so nice, I ordered goat meat with rice and the portion is very large. The owner even provided us hot tea and banana for desserts. Would come back again for the home flavor.

    Vicki K.

    The staff and other customers are super friendly and this place is definitely authentic. I got take out. It was my first time trying Somali food, I got the chicken and goat dishes. Both were delicious but I have to say, the chicken was so flavorful and was my favorite.

    The table after wiping. The man as im aware just wiped it with the same towel he used to wipe the other tables. Not very sanitary.

    This place is fine if youre a Somali American. As the things im about to list might be normal or just insignificant to the average Somali American. They wipe the tables as you sit as not before. Crumbs and food bits are very gross to look at. This place is not meant for large groups. Very cramped. Most women sit in the cramped space while the men have the larger space to the right. By entry there are two doors (If youre a woman, go left, Men on right.) Very cultural. Beer (Goat liver with a side of canjeero, onions and green pepper.) Was average. Would be better if they added more onions and green peppers. Havent tasted the rice. Im also convinced they microwave their food. Pretty gross and im saying this a Somali Woman myself. Also, there is literally nothing middle eastern about this food. All is this is traditionally Somali food.

    Goat
    Sandeep G.

    Hamdi is a restaurant that primarily caters to the local Somali population, which is fairly large in MSP. The main meal of the day is lunch, and if you come for that, the service is very quick. Everyone is drinking lemonade or a yellow juice (mango? papaya?). Don't disrespect by asking for beer. The menu is simple, with a choice of protein like roast goat, stewed meat, chicken or salmon running for $9-10. It comes with a bowl of light lentil soup, spiced basmati rice that tastes like biryani, and a salad which is a bit of an afterthought. Oddly, it might come with ranch or perhaps Italian dressing (which you might try to make historical sense of due to Italy's influence in that region). The menu states the option of getting spaghetti or flatbread instead of rice, but I'm not sure if that's really a possibility. If you're wondering about the authenticity of this place, let me assure you - a banana is included with your meal. I, of course, went for the goat. It was tender and ended with the licking of fingers. Even better was that rice - it's a huge mound, but don't be surprised if you lick that off too. If you come for breakfast, and you really should, you can opt for liver, kidney or stewed beef. With bread and tea it's only $6. Or go for the fava beans.

    Soup, and steak with spaghetti and rice

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    Straight ahead, no -nonsense Somali cuisine. Five options. Heaven for those who love goat meat.

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    Great food. Clean place. Excellent service. The neighborhood is not perfect but don't let that hold you back.

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    10 years ago

    Goat meat was delicious! They watered down our mango juice though which was slightly disappointing!

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    Baarakallah Restaurant - A Somali chicken sandwich.

    A Somali chicken sandwich.

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