As a first-timer trying Somali cuisine, I was surprised by the bold flavors and unique combinations. I got the Sports Plate that's the combination of beef and goat was a match made in culinary heaven. Juicy Beef Slices: The beef slices were tender, juicy, and seasoned with onions, fresh vegetables, and aromatic spices. Each bite was a burst of flavor. Roasted Goat Cutlet: The star of the show! The traditional Somali dish featuring goat meat was nothing short of amazing. The meat was infused with authentic spices, resulting in a rich, savory flavor. Paired with Chapatti, it was a symphony of taste. My favorite is the goat. It was tender, succulent, and packed with flavor! read more

Jubba - Sports Plate with goat and beef - African Near Me - San Jose, California

Both my friend and myself ordered the chicken plate, it was delicious with big portions! The service was also quick and pleasant. The location had plenty of parking as well. Overall, the only issue I had was that after we left from dinning in, I had this horrible old oil smell that clung onto me and my clothes. I had to shower right when I got home and it took multiple cycles in my laundry machine to get the smell of old oil out of my clothes (my friend had a similar experience). I wouldn't recommend dining in, but I enjoyed the food, so I'd order to-go. read more

Jubba - Chicken - African Near Me - San Jose, California

I had never had Somalian cuisine previously and looked forward to this opportunity. While the food was very tasty in my opinion, the service lacked. Granted it was crowded, but they were very slow in cleaning up vacated tables. After having placed our order and being given a number we sat down and waited...and waited...and waited. After realizing that food had already been delivered to numerous tables that had ordered after us, I went to the counter to check on our order. I could immediately tell that our order had been skipped/missed and was told it would be out shortly. As I said though, service aside, I thought the meal was quite tasty and satisfying. I look forward to trying more Somalian food in the future. read more

Jubba - African Near Me - San Jose, California

If you're really hungry, like hangry and expecting your food to be at the table within 20-30 minutes, DON'T COME HERE. However, if you're willing to wait 30-45 minutes, DO IT, it was very good food. I say come with patience if you're going to try it out. It was a busy day and table was limited when we went. Cashier did not take our names down which they should be doing because I don't think anybody's name was taken that day. So orders were being sent to the wrong tables and people getting their orders after and I saw a lot of not happy Customers that day. My only recommendation to the business Owner is to TAKE DOWN CUSTOMERS NAME, I THINK IT WOULD HELP A LOT, or give us a number receipt. On to the food, IT WAS SO YUMMY. I usually can't finish my food because my stomach is so little, but I forced myself to eat everything so that I don't waste such a delicious meal. Go have a bite, you won't be disappointed! read more

This is one of the most amazing hole in the wall place I came across in the Bay Area. Food is very flavorful and this place serves tender goat meat which is not very common in most restaurants. Tried the goat cutlet plate, tilapia wrapped in a chapati and some complimentary traditional sweet tea. Food is very flavorful and made fresh to order. Friendly service as well. If you're a fan of spicy food, definitely a must try!!!! I wish they also served chicken sambusas! Plenty of parking available as well. read more

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I love this place I've been coming here for over 12 years . Workers are always so welcoming and there food is always top tier with so much flavor . I love chicken suqaar and sambusas . If you have never tried there food i definitely recommend it you won't regret it . read more

Jubba - Chicken Suqaar and Sambusa I love this place I've been coming here for over 12 years - African Near Me - San Jose, California

So happy to be introduced to Jubba! The flavors simmer thru the air right when you walk in so you know the meal was amazing! Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Such a homegrown restaurant with humble hospitality. They even brew complimentary chai tea! Portions were enough to feed 2 hungry adults with 1 platter but watch out for the green sauce because it packs a punch,, read more

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Jubba truly has some scrumptious Somalian food that makes for a great place in the area to grab a bite or share a plate with someone. I came around dinner time and order their Sports Plate - a huge plate filled with protein and sides of carbs that is super sharable and delicious. Everything was cooked really well and had a real appetizing flavor to it. Service was nice and great to see them cooking things up fresh. There's both indoor and outdoor seating and they have a self-serve tea that was nice. There's a parking lot nearby and while area may be a tad sketchy, overall fairly safe. read more

Excellent taste, good quality food and large portions. Place is easily accessible by car or light rail. read more

Came in and was quickly greeted with a warm smile! This was my first time trying Somali food and food was so delicious! Me and my partner were not too hungry so we decided to share some plates including the beef wrap and 3 sambusa. Both items were HUGE in portion! Beef wrap was bigger than the size of my forearm! And sambusa were bigger than my palm. Good thing we decided to share because we were both stuffed after! Jubba Beef Wrap: 5/5 This was stuffed with beef, onion, and pepper. Beef was SO TENDER! Great value for the size. Enough for 2 ppl to share. Sambusa: 5/5 I believe the owner welcomed us in and even showed us the size of the Sambusa since I wasn't sure how many to order! A bit spicy for me but it was so flavorful and tasty. Green sauce was also spicy so keep that in mind if you cant eat spicy. Great service and welcoming, hospitality was amazing! I recommend trying this place out! read more

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Came here after nearby in south San Jose. This place is conveniently located right next to a VTA station, so good for commuters who want to grab a bite before/after work or school. The restaurant was clean and plenty of seating, and the staff was friendly and nice. I got the chicken wrap for $11, and it was massive and stuffed with well seasoned chicken, toasted vegetables, and some coleslaw. The wrap came with a spicy green sauce which gave a good kick of flavor. My friend got the goat plate for ~$19 and the goat was quite tender, and it was good eating it alongside the slightly sour injera sponge bread. We also got the sweet bread thinking it would be like a dessert, but instead it was very subtly sweet but still good because of its warmth and fluffiness. The restaurant offered complementary sweet spiced tea, which was nice to drink alongside the more savory main dishes. read more

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I never Somali food before and I saw how good it looked on TikTok so I went to go check it out. It's literally right in front of a VTA stop, so if you're too lazy, the VTA is a great option for transportation to this restaurant. Beware that you can only buy bottled water here, but there is complimentary hot tea here. It was super sweet and tasted like cinnamon. Samosa (5/5): We got three pieces and they were pretty big, like at least twice the size of the Trader Joe's ones. It was filled with pieces of herbs and meat. Super flavor and perfect balance between crunch and filling. It was super spicy though as I was dying. The green sauce complimented it pretty well. Beef Jubba Wrap (5/5): I was not sure if this was authentic Somali food, but it was amazing. This wrap was huge as it was stuffed with tender steak, veggies, and this creamy sauce that tasted similar to a burritos. I would recommend to either share this or save it for the next day. This was only $11! I really enjoyed my time here and I definitely recommended this place. read more

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This is hands down my favorite place to eat in the entire Bay Area. The chicken is seasoned perfectly, the sauce is great and the portions are very good for the price. I hope this place is around as long as I'm here! Will be back read more

My SO was raving about this place and I had not tried Somali food before. We called as soon as they opened to order take out and got the chicken wrap and a beef sambusa. The chicken wrap was delicious, flavorful and packed of food. The beef sambusa was a bit spicy and also good ~~ I think I've found a new craving and I need to grab these whenever I'm in the area. read more

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One of the best hidden gems. I always come here when I'm in the area. The place itself is pretty small and super hot cuz of the huge grill they got inside. They serve free complimentary tea and they're always super nice. You order up front and then sit down and wait for the food. I always get the beef wrap or beef sukaar. Beef and veggies are always super flavorful and delicious, big portion sizes, and the green sauce they give has a good kick! read more

unique flavoring, our favorite is the chicken wrap or the chicken plate. Good quantity. Service sometimes a little slow but honestly a great find. read more

I was up for something new and hadn't tried Somalian food before. Based on the reviews, I thought I'd give it a try. Im glad I did. I had the chicken Suqaar with a wonderfully flavored rice and salad. All of the dishes were delicious. Only drawback was the location which was out of my way however I'd definitely would return again when in the area. read more

Jubba - Chicken Suqaar - African Near Me - San Jose, California

Came in for lunch. It's a little on the pricier side with everything around $19+. Fortunately, their meals com in big portions. It was hot inside because of all the cooking, so we decided to eat outside. There's a long wait time, understandably. When food is ready, they call your order to pick it up from the counter. They also have free chai. Water is sold separately as water bottles. Goat cutlet with basmati rice. Rice is soft and has a lot of spices mixed into it, giving it a spicy aftertaste. You can get flatbread instead of rice, which tastes similar to a flour tortilla. Big pieces of goat. Goat suqaar came with rice and an option for half spaghetti. Spaghetti is spaghetti noodles with light tomato sauce. The meat pieces are decently portioned with some parts a little dry. The goat came off more on the bland side, but the flavors of the rice mixed in helped. They ran out of injeera so we didn't get to try it. All dishes came with a green jalapeño-tasting sauce. We asked for more since it helped with the the dryness of the goat. Very flavorful with a spice that builds up. read more

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This place hits the spot! The food was full of flavor and the portions were big--plenty to eat and then some. Laid-back, casual vibe. If you're craving solid Somali food, this is definitely the move. We got the sports plate with goat, beef, rice and chapati. Get the green sauce if you love spice. read more

Jubba - African Near Me - San Jose, California

Wow, I just ran into this East African / Somali restaurant. It is not far from where I live but hidden in an out of the way area - you kind of need to know where to find it. There is plenty of seating, both inside and out, and the place feels spacious and comfortable It has a simple uncomplicated menu with a relatively small selection to choose from, and no specialty drinks to speak of. However, we got a Beef Suqaar and a Jubba Fish wrap. The spices used to cook the beef were excellent, I loved it ! The fish wrap was equally good, you can't go wrong with either. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I would easily recommend this place for all you foodies out that, as well those who simply like good food. read more

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If you are really hungry, don't come here. The wait for the food is really long. We waited for 40 mins. Our can of coke was warm and finished before the meal was ready. No air conditioning, so it's really hot on a very warm day. The food was delicious, but with that price, we would choose to go elsewhere. read more

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Consistently delicious and healthy food! We love getting Suqaar here - You can choose the type of meat (chicken, goat, fish), and sides (rice/bread). The meat is sautéed with delicious vegetables and the green sauce is a great spicy kick to the mix! The goat and chicken options are very flavorful! This is a locally owned restaurant and usually has 2-3 people behind the counter, so service can sometimes be slow, but the food is worth the wait! The meat is all halal here and the serving size per dish is good for 2 people usually. There is ample parking in the plaza and their restaurant shows up on all the delivery websites too. read more

The restaurant is a bit confusing to get to. You have to drive through some apartments to get here, and park in what looks to be in a small VTA lot. Service is simple: You order, get a number, and they'll bring food to your table. I ordered the Goat Cutlet and Mandazi. Looking at the prices now and back when this restaurant came on my radar (about 10+ years ago), I really wish I had went back then, but if wishes were fishes... Anyway, while waiting for our food, my friends and I tried their tea, which is in a container on the opposite end of the restaurant from where you order. The tea came out very slowly, so I assume we got the last remaining drops. That would explain how intense the smell and flavor were. As I told my friend, the smell makes me think like I'm drinking a cup of Michael's Art Supply or the Holiday Season in a cup. Very sweet and spiced, I'd really like to see what this tastes like with a full container just to see if it's as intense with more liquid in it. The food came out relatively quick. I'd say it took around 10 minutes. You get a lot of food with your order. The Goat Cutlet plate came with: - Chunks of goat with onion and tomatoes - Seasoned rice - A salad of lettuce, tomato, and what seemed to be a mayonnaise or ranch-based dressing - A small cup of hot sauce and a lemon wedge The goat was very tender and slid off the bone. I don't know if they took my friend, Roger L.'s, review from 2011 to heart, but the goat was fantastic. The rice was okay, though a bit dry, and I actually preferred the salad more. The hot sauce added a good kick and richness to the dish. However, towards the end of my meal, I wished that I had asked for more hot sauce, as I had an abundance of rice with no lubrication for my mouth. Things to consider for next time! I ate with two friends, and I tried a bit of my friend's Beef Suqaar, which was great, and my other friend's Fish Wrap was huge and the fish tasted fine. The Mandazi was a puffed fry bread with not too much flavor, save for a bit of sweetness at the end. It came with an accompanying sauce which tasted like ranch to me. Overall, I had a great meal here, and if I come here again, I'll definitely be asking for more hot sauce! read more

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The food was incredible. The beef was cooked perfectly and the tea was simply a great to pair with our meal. The green salsa had some heat, but overall it was a great meal. Will come back. read more

Jubba - Beef Suqaar - African Near Me - San Jose, California

I really really REALLY enjoyed Jubba's. I honestly came into it with little expectations that ended up blowing my mind. Server was great. He happily greeted us and answered any questions we had since it was our first time. My wife ordered the Beef Suqaar and I ordered the Goat cutlet. If you want a short description of what Somalian food taste like, I would compare it to Chinese food but...Not Asian lol. The Beef Suqaar was delicious. Meet was soft and tender and seasoned tastefully. The Goat Cutlet was OMMMGGGGG!! I did not expect this to be this good. The goat was supppper soft and the meat slid right off the bones. I have been craving this dish literally a day after I ate it lol. Both dishes just JAM PACKED with flavor! As for the ambiance, it has been hot in SJ lately and the inside in way more hotter due to no AC so we ate outside where there was slight wind and shade. I'll definitely be returning very soon. Especially for the GOAT! read more

Jubba - Roasted Goat Cutlet - African Near Me - San Jose, California

Underrated gem!! Adore this place! Large portion sizes, authentic and flavorful cuisine, the tea is so delicate and sweet/slightly herbal Servers are kind read more

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Jubba serves some of the most underrated, flavorful food in San Jose. Tucked away in a VTA station, Jubba is a true hidden gem with amazing wraps and plates. I normally get the chicken wrap with extra green sauce. The green sauce is herby and spicy, and a must try!! I'd also recommend getting the chicken with rice for a heavier meal. The rice is perfectly seasoned and pairs well with the chicken. read more

This Somali diner, located in a residential area, offers a cozy and laid-back atmosphere. While the service can be slow, the sizable portions and distinct flavors make for a nice casual dining experience at a reasonable price. It's rare to find Somalian in these parts and it's certainly still a joy to experience. The complimentary hot spiced sweet chai in the back is a delightful treat to enjoy while waiting for your food (just be ready for a wait to dine in). Like seriously, be prepared for a substantial wait time. Despite being the second table seated for lunch on a Sunday near opening, we patiently waited for 40 minutes to receive our food. It's worth noting that they were quite busy with numerous takeout orders, but not too many folks indoors at the time so I can't imagine what hitting them at peak will look like. Finding parking in the residential area surrounding the diner was relatively easy, as it wasn't too crowded and there was a sizable lot next to a train station. At the very least, it's a convenient spot to visit without worrying about parking troubles. ==Sports Plate (Beef + Goat + Rice + Injera) - 4/5 The sports plate is a nice combo deal with two meats and two "carb" sides. We went with goat, beef, injera and rice. Ours was split in two accidentally, but no harm no foul. Came with a nice little side salad and a mini tin of a mint chuntney (?). Both meats seemed to be served as a juicy stir-fry with an accompanant of veggies and are both satisfying, though the goat was less optimal for me. The goat, while somewhat dry, had a rich gaminess while being served on the bone. The beef was just perfect though; succulent and full of flavor, leaving a satisfying impression. The rice served was fluffy and wonderfully fragrant. Unlike the sour injera of Ethiopian cuisine, the injera served here had more of a freshly-toasted-wheat aroma, but was a little...stickier/spongier than I am used to. Overall a cozy, hearty meal at a good price. Service speed definitely leaves something to be desired though, so I advise much patience before coming. The sweet chai does help pass the time though and you'll likely leave quite satisfied. read more

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Blown away at how good it was. Believe the hype. Flavors are on point. We got the sports plate which was basically 2 meals (it even says for 2 people, you get two plates like the picture). We got chicken and steak, both were great. We also got the chicken wrap which was also amazing. Highly recommend. Don't miss out on this place read more

Jubba - Chicken sports plate (only half the full meal) - African Near Me - San Jose, California

The food is fresh and amazing! I'd drive an hour just for their beef wrap with their green sauce. Quick note with calling in for orders, confirm they read it back to you if it's a busy time. Did have a couple of occasions where the order wasn't entered and so I had to wait after the drive down. They apologized and offered some tea while I waited, and they tried to hurry with the order. Aside from the minor hiccup, fantastic ​spot! read more

Jubba - Beef wrap with the green sauce and their tea - African Near Me - San Jose, California

Food is absolutely finger licking good. Non-pretentious awesome quality and great value

Always have me coming back for more. Please expand to San Francisco. Flavor profile is incredible and consistent. read more

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My absolute favorite treat/meal/post workout goodness. This family owned restaurant makes delicious high quality food. The family is SO nice and community oriented. I love their dishes, apps, and prices. My favorite is chicken wrap and Mandasi and Sambosa. Please check them out! You won't be disappointed. ​​ read more

I never had Somalian food until coming here and let me just say, I was not disappointed at all! It's a family-owned restaurant tucked on the corner, right next to the light rail station near Oakridge. Service was great and they'll definitely help out if it's your first time. My brother and I got the Sports Plate which was the perfect portion for two people. I remember the meat (I think it was beef?) being tender and flavorful, along with a healthy balance of veggies which tasted good with the green sauce that came with the plate. We also got the sambusas which I never had before, but it tasted so flavorful, I'd probably compare them almost to a samosa. All the food we ordered had me and my brother leaving full. And that says a lot since he's built like the Juggernaut. read more

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Wow, this was absolutely delicious. The goat was cooked perfectly and seasoned to perfection. The chapati alone is worth the trip- golden, buttery, and so fresh it practically melts in your mouth. The staff is super helpful and nice! I can't say enough about the food other than it's just so delicious! read more

Yes yes yes! This is such a hidden gem. The food is always amazing. If you are looking for a new regular spot to eat, look no further.

Two stars since they messed up my DoorDash order. Sent chapati instead of injera and the goat cutlet had 4 bony pieces with barely any meat and full of veggie fillers. This was a Sunday evening order and looks like they ran out of goat or were trying to fill more orders instead of providing quality food. Disappointed. read more

The food is absolutely phenomenal! The portions are generous and the prices are so reasonable. Absolutely loved eating here and will be back. Hidden gem! read more

Second time here and it's still delicious. The first time I came here was about three years ago after seeing there many great reviews, we were interested in trying something new. I'm glad we tried it out then and now because it's still good. The prices have gone up, but at least they give you a good amount of food, so it's worth it. Don't expect to get the greatest customer service but do know you'll get great tasting food, full of flavor. It's not like the service is bad, it's just that they are too busy cooking up delicious food to pay full attention to you. Walk in, order at the counter, find a seat and wait. You'll enjoy it. read more

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The food is good and reasonably priced, but the service needs serious improvement. The staff should greet customers when they walk in and especially make an effort to explain the menu to first-time visitors. Instead, it felt unwelcoming when I went up to the cashier, he had AirPods in, seemed distracted with something else, and barely paid attention. The food also took longer than expected to come out. With better customer service and a more attentive attitude, this place could easily stand out. read more