I'm so glad Hoyo's Kitchen made a home in the North Market. I seriously can't think of a better fit! I tried their food for the first time last week and holy cow, the fact that I live so close is either dangerous or extremely lucky. For starters, If you're a vegetarian like myself, this place is like striking gold. SO MANY delicious veggie options! Secondly, if you're new to Somalian cuisine, their setup makes it very easy for you to try new things. You also get a ton of food for the small price tag. I got a vegetarian bowl with a little of the spicy rice and a little of the regular. There's no doubt in my mind, I will likely do this every time I visit. I really liked going back and forth with each bite. With the vegetarian bowl, you get to try a little of everything... They offer cabbage, chickpeas, spinach, and lentils, plus unlimited cold toppings (tomato, cucumber, lettuce, etc.) My favorites were definitely the chickpeas and the lentils. The flavor was just so good, savory and rich. Reminded me of comfort food. This plate was super filling and I still can't get over how much food you get for ten bucks, the value is incredible. All around, I give 5-stars and the highest of fives to Hoyo's Kitchen. I can't wait to come back and try their veggie sambusa. read more

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I think this is my favorite place in the north market! I always want it when I go! The bowl is about $14 but it is very tasty and filling! They give you a lot of food and the spices and ingredients they use make for a delicious meal. It is very customizable which is fun and nice so you can make it what you like. The workers are always friendly. Love it here and will be back! read more

Hoyo's Kitchen - African Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Pros: service was quick and friendly Food was amazing! I had the mango chicken bowl with rice. The flavors were cohesive and delicious! Only thing I would have done differently would have been to add the garlic yogurt all over the bowl instead of to the side. The sauce just made it that much better and was a nice break from some of the heat (which was too much) of the mango chicken. I also had the mango juice. This was a sweet treat to complete my meal. I would definitely recommend Hoyo's! read more

Hoyo's Kitchen - The menu - African Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Every time I walk around the North Market and think about what to eat, Hoyo's somehow ends up being chosen. But could you blame me? Literally everything I've tried on their menu is delicious! My favorite is the beef suqaar. The beef is always so tender and flavorful, it's a no-brainer. I also love that their food actually has a decent level of heat to it, unlike many other establishments serving up a disappointingly bland "hot". If you can handle at least a medium level of spice, I highly recommend their spicy rice as the base! You can always ask for half non-spicy and half spicy rice too. Their hot veggies are also full of flavor and cooked to perfection. You cannot go wrong with any, but my go-to are the chickpeas and spinach. All in all, Hoyo's Kitchen is super delicious and totally worth it even if the price seems a bit high for a typical "build your own"-style establishment. The portion sizes are humongous and can easily feed me for two meals. If only I lived closer... Food: 5/5 Price: 4.5/5 Overall: 4.75 read more

Hoyo's Kitchen - Beef suqaar, spinach, and chickpeas on half spicy rice half normal rice, with a samosa! - African Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

A Somalian stall tucked away in a food hall, Hoyo's was a standout find among many great food options (Moroccan, Vietnamese, Nepalese, bagels, delicious ice cream, etc). I was in Columbus for a conference, staying at the Hilton, and the food market was only a 6 min walk away from the hotel. The food at Hoyos is served Chipotle-style in that you get to choose your protein and toppings and build your own meal. The staff was just as friendly as mentioned in other reviews, and there was plenty of seating on the second level. I had the bowl with half and half Somali rice and spicy rice, half goat and half mango chicken, all of which were delicious and flavorful, but the chicken was my favorite: slightly sweet with a kick of spicy heat that enhanced rather than overpowered the other flavors. The spicy rice was also nicely spicy but not in the way that leaves your mouth hurting. I slightly preferred the yellow Somali rice. For sides, I got half spinach, cabbage, and lentils which were all so flavorful and refreshingly, not overcooked. The ginger-pineapple lemonade was absolutely delicious and went with the meal perfectly. read more

The best recommendation from the guy working behind the counter. Said make me a dish you would eat...after wolfing it down i would definitely go eat with this guy. flavorful and a great combination. the vimto soda pop was good too! will be back again and again! read more

Hoyo's Kitchen - leftover deliciousness - African Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

So glad I stumbled on Hoyo's. They don't have the highest reviews and i almost passed by them. Now I know why they got 5 star ratings, sometimes stars are overrated but Hoyo's deserves every one of them 5 stars!! The Somali spice rice, beautiful color of cabbages, tomato, onions, cucumber, lettuce, lentils, chickpea, spinach were awesome. But the real star is the protein, the goat and mango chicken were unbelievable! The goat is a stand out, so tender and delicious! The mango chicken is a little spicy but not too bad. read more

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Always delicious, always amazing service, and always a nice portion of food (although I could eat like 3 plates of their food). Only down side is the price-- I would eat here way more often if it wasn't so expensive. read more

Got the goat rice bowl. The meat was so tender and flavorful and the bowl was extremely filling. This was my first time trying Somali food, and as an Indian-American, everything felt new but in a familiar enough territory where I still felt at home. The service was fantastic too, as I had ordered online at the Columbus location but the owner personally called me and asked if the Dublin location was easier. read more

Hoyo's Kitchen - Goat Bowl - African Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

We tried the watermelon and guava drink and it was super sweet but really good! The chicken suqaar with spicy rice was AMAZING! It had a fantastic kick, good textures and was hard for us to stop eating! Wow!!! Plus, the customer service was amazing too! They could not have been nicer with great suggestions too! We will definitely be back! read more

Hoyo's Kitchen - Chicken Suqaar with spicy rice - African Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Just rolled in from NYC and was directed to The North Market and Hoyo's Kitchen was recommended. My bowl was made up with: Mango Chicken, chick peas, yellow rice & spinach & the Ginger Pineapple Lemonade! . DELICIOUS! They call it just a simple bowl. I call it THE SUPER BOWL!!!! read more

I have been extremely excited to try this restaurant out because people rave about it. Sadly, this was not my experience. I selected the goat, spinach and chickpea bowl. I was impressed by the chunks of goat he had placed in the bowl. When I started eating my meal, I realized that the chunks of goat were chunks of bone, cartilage and fat with barely any meat. I stopped back down and politely let them know. Without asking, they grabbed the bowl and threw more chunks of bone in the dish. When they handed it back to me, he made the snide comment that "goat has bones." How about making it right without the commentary? I understand goat has bones but when you are charging a premium for an entree, serve quality over quantity. I ordered goat meat, not goat bones and grizzle. The rest of the meal was average and I regret having not made a better choice given all of the options at the North Market. One and done. read more

Everything was delicious and unique! White sauce on the side was amazing. Although goat was fairly grisly, the parts that had meat were tender and flavorful. Mango chicken was moist and flavorful. Both spicy rice and regular rice were cooked perfectly. Injera bread was unique. Chicken Sambusa had a slightly funny flavor to it but good once you get used to it. The beef sambusa was amazing and the veggie was just veggies in a crust and not much to write home to mom about. The lentils and chickpeas were flavorful and added a nice texture to the plate. Red sauce was super spicy to others but perfect for me. Green sauce was just OK. 4 stars for the grisly goat, and chicken sambusa. Next time I'll go with the mango chicken. read more

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Holy WOW this is my new favorite spot at the North Market! Everything is SO delicious!! I got a vegetarian bowl that included a base (I chose the Somali basmati rice, which was vegan), all four veggie options (only 2 if you are eating a protein as well) and unlimited fresh toppings as well as your choice of three sauces! The portion was huge, and was definitely enough for two extremely filling meals. All of the veggie options were delicious, but my favorites would be the lentils and cabbage. No item was bland or over/under cooked, everything was separately seasoned and full of flavor. The mango habanero sauce I topped my bowl off with is definitely spicy! It's delicious but would definitely recommend eating it in moderation. I also got a veggie Sambusa which was full of mixed veggies, fried to perfection and had a slight kick to it as well. My friend got the mango chicken, which isn't listed on the protein menu but is supposed to be their hottest selling item. She raved about the food just as much as I did, and also said the pineapple ginger lemonade was bomb. Will definitely be going back next time I'm in town!! read more

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I got the vegetarian bowl. Holy cow it is so delicious! Perfect amount of seasoning, spice and crunch. We are upstairs overlooking the market. Neat atmosphere. Clean and not crowded. read more

Hoyo's Kitchen - Vegetarian bowl - African Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

This place is a MUST stop at when you go north market. Hands down has become my favorite place and the people who work there are awesome. I have been so many times they remember my dad and I every time we come, which makes it even better :') The price for how much you get can't be beat. $11 for this whole bowl?! They have other options for salads or wraps as well as different meats that cost a dollar or two extra. The food is fresh, full of flavor and spice, and unlike anything else Columbus has to offer. read more

Hoyo's Kitchen - Bowls, spicy rice/Somali rice, mago habanero chicken & safari chicken, cabbage & spinach + fresh toppings and a side of mango hot sauce - African Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Hoyo's is the REAL deal. I had gone when they were just a small establishment on Cleveland Ave and now am a regular at their North Market location. The Safari Chicken is outstanding. Really generous portions. Colorful and FRESH. Love the Injera. The people are nice. Fresh, delicious, filling food that sticks to your ribs and HEALTHY! read more

Over the weekend at the food drive, Hoyo's catered their food to feed the neighborhood. They gave out a couple hundred meals for those in need. Big respect to them! I couldn't resist stopping to chat when I saw them at the market. I've always wandered past them but today I stopped for a sambusa! I have never heard or seen one before and it reminded me of an empanada. I got chicken but they have beef and vegetarian/vegan option. It came with this sweet/spicy mango hot sauce that was the perfectly blend of hot and sweet. I can't wait to go back and get a bowl of the other things they have on the menu. read more

Hoyo's Kitchen - Chicken sambusa with mango hot sauce - African Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Almost 5 stars! The food was absolutely amazing. Flavours were bursting from every dish served. Rice had stupendous flavour. Meats were marinated to perfection. Sauces were a wide profile of awesome that is sure to please many palettes. The staff found out it was my first time there so they gave me a mix of everything. The ONLY reason I docked 1 star is that the meat was tough and could have been cooked longer to achieve a more tender texture. read more

Hoyo's Kitchen - A mixed platter - African Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

If you're debating about going, just do it!!!! Super friendly and so helpful if you have questions or tell them it's your first time. Chipotle style set up so you get your perfect bowl every time. I can't help but get a little of everything whenever I go! I've tried both Beef Suqaar and Chicken Suqaar , regular and spicy. All tasty and you can also go half and half with different protein and rice. This is helpful because the spicy is spicy! Half spicy rice half regular is perfect for me. Tasty Chicken Sambusa and a little side of injera to scoop it all up with. Wash it all down with the sweet piping hot chai and you're set to have a good rest of your day! read more

Hoyo's Kitchen - Sambusa, injera, chai, rice bowl - African Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

In town visiting from Pittsburgh and stopped by the north market. My husband and I love to try new types of food and we had never had Somalian food. We were clueless about what was good or what sides went well with the meal we ordered, but the guy serving up our food was incredibly helpful, patient and kind. The serving was massive! So much food!! We shared and still didn't finish. We also got a chicken sumbusa that was really good as well! Wish we lived closer, we'd definitely be back!! read more

Hoyo's Kitchen - Mango chicken, lentils, cabbage. - African Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I try it's Frist time goat meat so delicious and tasty I will coming back to try another manu inter 3/2922 my trip visit North market read more

Hoyo's Kitchen - Goat meat I try Frist time it's delicious I will come back to try another again 3/2022 my trip culumbus - African Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

We were visiting Columbus and were pleasantly surprised to see a decent amount of African cuisine options so we could try something new/different compared to the usual fare we get when eating out. We found Hoyo's on Yelp and saw it was in North Market Downtown, a public market, which we love since it allows you to try a bunch of different foods. Hoyo's was fantastic - we had the bowl with the spicy rice, beef suqaar, spinach, and chick pea along with all the toppings (spinach, tomatoes, onion, etc). We also asked for all 3 sauces on side. Bowl was a decent portion size with good ratios of meat to veggie/carbs. All the individual components of the bowl were deliciously seasoned and spiced - making a tasty bite when all put together. The beef was tender. Rice and vegetables were cooked perfectly. The yogurt sauce added a nice tangy, creaminess. The other 2 sauces added some additional heat. Enjoyed that the meal felt light too with all the vegetables. read more

Hoyo's Kitchen - a salad in a bowl - African Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Hoyo's Kitchen provides great value, service, and food! They have a Chipotle-style setup where you decide the base (bowl, wrap, salad), protein, warm sides, then cold toppings and sauces. I tried the Somali basmati rice, mango habanero chicken, cabbage, chickpeas, lettuce, tomato, and the garlic sauce on the side. The portion was two meals and I loved the flavor of the rice. The chicken was spicy for my taste but the flavor was delicious. I was pleased by the seasoning on the cabbage and chickpeas. Each bite was delicious and fresh. I tried the injera, a sourdough-like spongy crepe to soak up some of the sauce in the bowl. I also tried the chicken and veggie sambusa and will definitely order those again. The ginger-pineapple lemonade was also fresh and delicious. The staff were very helpful to describe the options and assist with choices. I look forward to visiting Hoyo's again! read more

Hoyo's Kitchen - Mango habanero chicken, jasmine rice, cabbage, chickpeas, lettuce and tomato plus ginger spiced lemonade! - African Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Mango chicken, rice, fresh cabbage, lettuce, tomato and a sambusa on the side is a meal fit for a king (or queen)! So much food that even my wife and I who were sharing the meal had leftovers for the next day! The mango chicken is hearty and rich and the sides are light and refreshing. The rice soaks up all the wonderful flavors and the sambusa is like a hand pie that reminded me of an Indian samosa but with completely different flavor profile. Really really really thought this meal was special and hope to come back again soon once I finish up the leftovers :) read more

' - This was actually my first time trying the food at Hoyo's, I've only ever had their juice (which I love). The Safari Chicken Bowl was delicious, I went with the workers recommendations for the toppings (see photo). I would suggest mixing up your bowl before eating. Only thing is I wish there was more sauce (the containers were tiny) because it was amazing, will definitely be asking for more next time. read more

Hoyo's Kitchen - Safari Chicken Bowl Safari Chicken Bowl (mild) - African Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I'm so glad I was finally able to try this! It was delicious and I can't wait to go back and try something different! Hubs and I shared the bowl with spicy rice, mango chicken, cabbage, And chickpeas. I loved all of the seasoning. The chicken and chickpea were my favorite. We also tried the beef and a veggie sombosa. Definitely a must try when you are at NoMa! read more

I highly recommend Hoyo's kitchen. Everything they make is full of flavor. Goat bowl with spicy rice was amazing. Be prepared to experience load of spicy ness with the spicy rice. Portions are large and you will leave full or with left overs. I also recommend their ginger pineapple drink and watermelon strawberry drink. Sugar levels are just right. read more

I don't know what I was expecting, but the picture and reviews lived up to the experience. Mango chicken was amazing!! The goat was very flavorful and tender. Samboos was great. And don't forget the spiced shai to wash it down! And my dear brother at the counter was very kind and very helpful. The portions of food is well worth the $$. Don't miss out.!! read more

The #1 Spot in North Market downtown & North Market Dublin! Goat is fire!!! My favorite dish; tender, succulent, and consistently delicious. The chicken and the beef are also amazing. and you've never taste any rice like this rice , both mild and spicy. Ginger pineapple juice is addictive, and I just started trying the watermelon guava , and WOW!!!! management and staff are always professional quick courteous and efficient. This is a well ran in business read more

Absolutely DELICIOUS! I loved the rice, the sauces, the meats!! Highly recommend if you're in Columbus! read more

Hoyo's Kitchen - African Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

It's been over four years since fasting Hoyo's, that first encounter being in there Commercial Square/Northland location. Needless to say, that experience was absolutely priceless and has managed to leave me wanting more of their phenomenal food I remembered from long ago. So, naturally, when I saw they were going to open a stall in North Market - much closer in miles to me - I was ecstatic!! This second location is different from their main hub, as this is fast-casual customizable bowls; the popular rice/sandwich/salad base concept, you pick the protein and toppings, and pay at the end. I love veggies, wanted ALL of theirs, so I went with a salad bowl with a small scoop of their rice mixed in for taste. Goat was my protein (be aware, there are some small bones they miss), and I topped it with all four of the veggie options (they're $1 for every one over two). Fresh cucumber added at the end, and a few containers of their white sauce, all to go. The dish was awesome! Full of flavor and spices (not spicy, though). The goat meat was very tender and I loved the spiced sauce it marinades in. It's not burn your mouth spicy, just gave the dish a great flavor profile. Tender steamed veggies. The white dressing was super good. Coriander? Cardamum? I will admit I don't know my herbs and spices well at all, but whatever is mixed in the light dressing was fantastic! Portion sizes are pretty big, so I definitely got my $15 worth. Hoyo's has for sure earned their spot in the Market, and I'm elated I can get their food easier, and any day of the week! read more

Hoyo's Kitchen - Salad with Lamb and ALL four toppings!! (12/27/2019) - African Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Delicious! It was my first time at North Market. My friend and I made a couple rounds and noticed Hoyo's Kitchen was pretty much the only place that had a visible line during the late lunch hour. I didn't do my research beforehand and basically copied the order of the guy ahead of me which was mango chicken with Somali basmati rice, chickpeas and cabbage. read more

Hoyo's Kitchen - Mango Chicken - African Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I had my first experience with Hoyo's Kitchen a few weeks ago. I had sadly already ordered food from elsewhere so I was disappointed I couldn't try their food at the time. What i could try was their drinks....and let me tell you... WE LOVED THEM. We bought one chai and one lemonade to start. We went back before we left and ended up ordering two more chai's and my friend also got two lemonades. I can't wait to go back and try their food along with getting the Chai again! The service was also incredible! highly highly recommend it! read more

One of my favorite restaurants in Columbus! This place is the greatest. I've been here a bunch of times but just getting around to reviewing it. Hoyo's is located in the North Market (which is a cool place to visit in itself). Parking is very easy as there is a dedicated lot for the north market to get validated. The line moves really fast as it is a "build your own bowl" type of model. The mango chicken is absolutely incredible- honestly, all of their offerings are really flavorful. The price is also very reasonable- 13-14 dollars for a ton of food! Lastly, the staff is super friendly which is just another reason to support this local business! read more

Hoyo's Kitchen - African Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Wow. Just stellar experience here and all from a very tiny stall at North Market. For just under $14 you can get a a Chipotle-style legit Somali/Ethiopian food experience and a choice of three stellar drinks. The tamarind juice is marvelous and has a great measurable but not overwhelming bitterness. The mango juice is thick and not artificially flavored. The ginger lemonade is absolutely amazing and genuine- you must try all three even if your pancreas is shot! You choose your base- sabayad wrap not yet available but injera (delicious fermented teff spongy bread) and rice are available, then choose your protein (goat, chicken, spicy or not). Then you can add some cold veggies and sauces. The chicken is tender and I got the less spicy version. The injera is legit and good luck finding elsewhere close by. The nice young woman who served me answered my ignorant questions with great personability even though I'm sure she is asked "what is suqaar?" fifteen times daily. Just a great place to eat genuine exotic food in Cbus in a really accessible way and place for newbies and foodies alike. read more

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First time having Somali food. The woman serving food was super nice and gave suggestions. They were low on some items so I got a mixture. Some spicy rice, spicy chicken and mild chicken along with some veggies. Warning! I like spicy food but this is very spicy!! Good flavors but I think getting too many spicy items over powered the other flavors. I think if the spicy chicken was turned down a notch it would be excellent! Thank goodness I ordered their delicious homemade lemonade to wash it down! I used lots of napkins wiping sweat off my brow! I would order again but but less spicy! read more

The food here is so very delicious they offer vegetarian options as well.The Sambutsa are to die for. They are filled with meat or you can get the vegetarian option they are seasoned to perfection. Once you try them they will keep you coming back for more and the staff is really nice. read more

Hoyo's Kitchen - The name of the restaurant. - African Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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The spouse is a long time eater and first time goat consumer, excellent he says! I echo the sentiment and was able to have a delicious meal and maintain my anti inflammatory and gluten and dairy free diet, which is almost always a challenge. Highly recommend, worth the stop. read more

The food is absolutely delicious here. I ordered a veggie bowl ($10) and was able to add all kinds of veggies (spinach, cabbage, onions, cucumbers) in addition to lentils and chickpeas. Very nutritious and flavorful and excellent value. I was surprised to uncover a chunk of cinnamon the size of my finger in the basmati rice, but otherwise the taste was amazing. Would totally go again! read more

Hoyo's Kitchen - Veggie bowl ($10) - African Near Me - Columbus, Ohio