Love the food, can't stand the service. Today a guy I know now as Chef Prick has an attitude because I asked what comes with the meal I ordered. But then when I inquired for a total on my phone order he got angrier and yelled hold-on! and walked away from the phone. He completely discarded my order causing me to start all over again with someone else to complete my order. I ordered 1.5 hours in advance for a thanksgiving dinner party only to show up at my scheduled pickup time to find the food was not ready for another 20 minutes. The most awkward part was having Chef Prick glaring at me from the kitchen while waiting for my afternoon pick up. Who knows what the hell he put in my food... Prior to today, a con behind the counter on multiple accusations attempted to charge me double for my single order, by providing me 2 orders claimimg "it's only one" yet still asking double the price of one. Years ago, they were once good people. Seems now they're crooks. read more

My husband and I live within walking distance of the light rail station. I might be a little biased because the food here is similar to the food I grew up with in Mombasa, Kenya. A friend of mine picks up sambusa's (samosas) and Mandazi's for us to eat with our chai whenever she comes to visit. We have eaten here and gotten takeout several times. We have tried the goat, beef and chicken dishes, all were yummy. My favorite is the sports plate yum, my husband, 2 yr son and I had it with chicken, beef and rice, with an extra chapati. So yummy, my 2 yr old loved it all! He was seated facing the light rail and was so fascinated with watching the trains come and go. read more

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Okay so I think this is what I will call a universal taste. Everybody can relate. Took the combo Beef chicken and it came with a side salad, rice and spaghetti and 2 drinks of your choice for only $30. THE PLATE WAS HUGE!! I think I ate 1/6 of it. It is good for 2 to 3 persons! It is an amazing place. Very calm and friendly! I love it !!! read more

Jubba - Just ask for a combo chicken beef LORD!! - African Near Me - San Jose, California

DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH. This is my go-to spot when I'm craving for something hearty and warming. Location is what makes it small scale. Service is not what you're coming here for. But the food makes up for it! Try the Sports Plate between 2 people & decide what suits your pallette. * Free warming sweet tea that they have perfected. read more

Tiny place with a little menu, but everything is worth trying at least once. The sports plate is great to split with two or three people, and lets you try both the chicken and lamb (or beef). The green sauce is good, and the meat samosas are worth getting. The fry bread, maybe not so much. They have a samovar in the back with some tea that's frankly a little too sweet for me, but also worth trying. All in all, everything is really flavorful, and you'll very likely have some leftovers. Others mentioned the green sauce, and I agree, put it on everything you eat and you'll be happy. read more

This place does deserve all the 5 stars! Food is super delicious. I ordered Chicken Suquaar and it was sooo good. The green sauce is the key. If you like spicy, ask for extra! read more

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This place was great, I was surprised to find it tucked away near my old high school hang out spot. I came here today with a group of work buddies for lunch, not knowing what to expect. It was a little difficult to find, having never been there before. Following my GPS, I went into the apartment complex as it seems like so many have. As a result I got there a little later than my friends, and kind of panicked when it came time to order. I had the beef suqaar with chapati, number two, I believe, as well as a sambusa. I think this was the first time I've ever made a panic order that didn't end badly; this was really good. After our first round of sambusa, our group ordered another. I didn't want any at first, but almost jumped on the new order when I saw it. The suqaar was extremely tender and delicious, I was one of the few who managed to finish their entire plate. Two of my friends ordered one sport plate between them, and only managed to finish about half. Overall, very good. read more

Jubba - The beef suqaar with chapati - African Near Me - San Jose, California

My boyfriend and I went here recently as we would like to try a new dish around the area. We were so amazed with the taste of the chicken and beef suqaar. Super yum yum. Now, I wanted to try making it at home. My boyfriend also liked the triangle stuff with minced beef in it and super spicy (for my taste though). He even order 4 pieces. He was so stuff. How i wish they have a nonspicy variation so I can order for myself. By the way, they have a very delicious sweet tea. I just hope we can take some home ;) We will definitely go back. read more

With the limited menu and not so low prices (w.r.t to the ambiance and service) I don't see a reason for giving it more than 3 stars. We drove more than 10miles after reading all the rave reviews and I had this place on my "must try" list for a long time. I have been to other Ethiopian places before and the dishes at this place did not stand out in anyway. I am assuming a lack of good Ethiopian places has given this place a slight edge. read more

This was my first and only time eating African food. And it was soooo sooo good. I don't even remember the names of the dishes that I ate but they were all very tasty. The items are a little on the pricey side, but there isn't much of a market for African food. The location is a little odd, it's located in/near the Light Rail Station. Basically park there or near it and it's in the "business park" area next to the Light Rail Station. The owners of the restaurant are very very sweet and hardworking. They even served us food and kept the restaurant open when it was a holiday for them and they were suppose to close after a certain hour. I felt super bad for them doing that but I don't think they wanted to turn people away. Give this place a try for an adventurous cuisine that wasn't at all out there. Very delicious! Hopefully authentic since the owner/cook is from Africa, but I wouldn't have anything to judge it by. read more

LOOOVED it! Their Sambusa's are scrumptious! Similar to an empanada, but a more crunchy outside and a spicy delicious green sauce. Definitely something I'll be craving once in a while. Don't get discouraged by the looks of the restaurant. The family that owns the restaurant are super friendly. I ordered the Kay Kay, but was not a fan of this dish. Purely because it's made with bananas and I'm not use to eating bananas in a dinner entree. Bananas are sweet and I felt like I was eating a dessert. I do know however, that in Africa, they eat a lot of dishes with plantains. My boyfriend ordered the Goat plate. I really enjoyed his plate. He loved it as well. The goat is so tender it shreds easily and the herb like rice was good. Overall, great experience. Will be back to try other menu options. read more

This was a random find when I was in the neighborhood and doing a food search this place pops up. African food?? Sure lets give it a try. Weekday dinner time lots of parking in the lot. As they all say its right next to the light rail station which is in a funky spot as you pass through residential areas and bam you're there. Choose where to sit and they hand you some menus. Not a big place with your standard tables and chairs. As all yelpers do at a new restaurant we decided to try all the recommended foods: Sambusas Chicken Suqaar Kay Kay I must say its different from any other types of food. It was pretty tasty but I didn't like how everything seemed really oily. After about half I've had enough and took the rest to go. Not sure if I'd be back unless I prepare myself for an oily dinner. read more

It wasn't until I got to this place I realized I've bought machine cappuccino from this place before after getting off the light rail. I've never tried African food before and was extremely psyched about this experience...tho I have to say I was a bit disappointed. I think the best part of the meal was the appetizer, sambusa and the sweet tea. and OMG was the green sauce SPICY! The menu selection is pretty small. We got a fish, a chicken, a beef, and a goat dish. They all ended up tasting the same...and kinda bland...it's like Indian, but totally toned down on the spices...wasn't sure what to make of it...but def didn't make my taste buds go "yay"...I think they were kinda confused...the taste buds, that is... so yeah...probably won't revisit...unless if I happen to get off at that light rail station, then I'd get some sambusas to go. read more

When my navigation took me to the station, I thought it was incorrect. But do not fear, the light station is where you want to go! Came on a Friday night, kind of packed with customers. You order at the cashier and take a seat. I ordered the chicken suqaar with the chapatti. I know it's very different, but it reminded me of like Chinese sauteed meat with veggies. Your meal also comes with a drink (water bottle, canned juice). Coming here again. read more

Location: This location is in the middle of no where. It was next to a train station that was in the middle of a residential housing area. My friend and I thought we made a wrong turn. But follow your GPS, it'll get you there. Service: We weren't sure how the seating worked, so we sat ourselves. The waiter and cashier that rung us out was friendly. You go up to pay. The cashier and I chatted it up about Harry Potter. Always a fun conversation. 10 points for Jubba! Food: Now, the important part, the food. I always try to aim for what an establishment is known for. So I ordered their goat cutlet, a traditional Somali dish. It was a hearty portion of goat cutlet over a bed of rice, with a side of veggies and salad. I ate it all up! It was seasoned very well. I will be back to try their sports platter. I am curious how their bread holds up. read more

Wow food was amazing! Give this place a chance, and you will not be disappointed! I absolutely loved their tea

Ordered the sports plate with chicken and beef (you get to choose two meats) a sambusa and a mandasi) The food was delicious and there were definitely leftovers! The sports plate is a "family sized" plate!! & The customer service was STILL the best part!! read more

Okay if i were to rate this place based on service it would have been definitely a 5 star, however, the food is a 2 for me so I figured 3 stars would be fair! I came to this place with my mom. I am a foodie and wanted to try "african" food here however, found the food oily, tasteless and overall not great! We actually asked for the most popular item and ordered based on what they recommended. Not so great of a food. On the other hand, the servers were super duper friendly, nice and tried their best to make us happy. I may, just may try here one more time based on the reviews but on the first try I was not impressed with the food at all read more

First time trying African food and I think I'm hooked! YUM. I must say I was a little skeptical but now I'm a firm believer in this place. A few coworkers and I stopped by for lunch, the location was a little off - kinda residential next to the light rail, I didn't even know there were business here! Came around 1230/1 and the place wasn't packed at all, plenty of tables for our choosing. We each tried to order something different from the menu and ended up with: The Goat with Rice, Beef with Rice, Beef with Pasta, Chicken with Rice and 4 sambusa to try. The Sambusa came out first and they were piping HOT! They looked deliciously flaky and was accompanied with a green sauce that is similar to the green sauce I often see at peruvian food places. First bite of this thing and I knew... I knew there was no going back, I was hooked on these flaky pastries!! It was packed with flavors that punched you in the mouth and took you out of this world. I probably could've had three of these for lunch and would've been more than satisfied. MM. So much flavor, its got me beggin for more. The entrees came out, and I got the Beef with Pasta. Pasta was kind of like spaghetti with light sauce. I LOVE pasta so this was definitely hitting home, its no fancy italian stuff but yahknow, some simple ol spaghetti with a beefy/tomato-y sauce. It's not drenching in sauce, just a veryyy light toss. Thought it was great as a base for the beef. The beef was SO tender it was amazing. Definitely didn't think I was going to get this quality but man, it was good! Everything here packed a punch of flavors and it was awesome. The green sauce wasn't as spicy as I had previously thought when eating the sambusas - so I guess it's the sambusas thats the real kicker. Would've loved to have that level of spice on this dish as well. The portions were way more than enough, it comes with a little side salad as well which was refreshing to the taste. Water is an extra $1 for bottle, I don't think they give complimentary water cups. I did get a taste of my coworkers food, the GOAT was delish! It was my first time trying goat and it was tenderrr and also very flavorful. It tasted a little like beef to me, I couldn't really find a distinction outside of the fact that it was deelish! The beef with rice tasted than my beef with pasta, i think they switch up the taste for the dish to match with your base? Thats what I'm guessing anyways.. Then there was the chicken!! I usually never order chicken, but man this one was so good I am considering getting it the next time I come back. Overall, this was a great find and I can't wait to come back! Maybe I'll take half to go the next time cause its been 6 hours since I've had it and I'm STILL full.. read more

Jubba - Mm big plate of beef and pasta! $11.99 such a steal! - African Near Me - San Jose, California

Wow. I am so sore because the flavors from this place just sucker punched me from Africa! I am so in love with this place. I don't care about the sticky tables, the sketchy area next to the VTA station, or the staff who do not come to check on you during your meal. Get the Sambusa...it is a party in your mouth! The mix of black peppers, African spices, onions with ground beef was amazing! It was sooooo good that my friend ended up ordering more for his entrée. I loved the goat with it's unique powerful spices. However, I have to point out that they have big chucks of bone and some fatty pieces. (I think I got about 3-4 good pieces out of it.) Get the Chapatti bread and skip on the rice, it tasted like a roti but better. You MUST ask for the green sauce, it is so good that I took a shot of it by itself. They have an African honey tea that was also very delicious near the back of the restaurant. MUST DRINK the tea. :) They come to you to take your order but I would recommend asking them for the menu and going up to them when you are ready to order. Otherwise, you may have to wait for a very long time while you stomach eats itself. read more

This is a hidden Gem. I was given advice about 4 years ago about this place. Figured, ok, let's give it a try. The food is very flavorful. At that time when I would pick my daughter up from school we would go there after school for food together. She was 8 years old then when I would take her. The location hinders them I would think. But the food and word of mouth should bring them business as it is really delicious. My Daughter had a a school mate bring in Sambusa at school and she saw it on the menu, She Said "Dad you really need to try this". Very flavorful deep fried with the beef inside. My favorite dish is the Beef Suqaar. Never tasted something so tasty as that. The spices were well mixed, not spicy hot. Once I had it I didn't try anything else as I HAD to have it again! Top 5 places on my list to eat. Glad I ventured out and gave it a try and you should do it as well. Need go be back there this week to get a taste again. Again, a Hidden Gem of food that you dont know about. Seek out the hidden Gem, lol. read more

Love the food here every time. Sports plate here is the best dish you can get. The quantity of this dish is huge. It easily serves two people, or even three. The preparation time for the order was quick too. This place was never to the full capacity though, atleast whenever I visited. It is a little far from downtown but, its right by the VTA light rail station if you need to access it through public transport. read more

Jubba - Sports plate with half chicken, half beef and half rice and half pasta. - African Near Me - San Jose, California

Yelp reviews was what brought us here! And so glad we did! Sports plate was awesome! We chose Goat and Chicken with the bread. My kids 17 and 9 even loved it. Highly recommended! read more

Jubba - African Near Me - San Jose, California

Had this thru Door Dash last night.... Was actually really good! The Sambusas were the best! SPICY and FULL of meat. IF YOU GET NOTHING ELSE, try these pillows of scrumptious-ness... My partner had the Goat, I had the Beef Saquur and I got 2 Chicken wraps for the kids. Also ordered Sambusas and Mendasi's. Everyone loved their food. The Mendasi was just sweet fried dough however I think the ones I have had before at an ethipoian place had coconut in them. Still, very delightful. read more

I joined yelp just so I could write my first review here. The location is tucked away into a residential area, right next to the vta station. Parking is easy to find. I got the beef suaar with rice. The food was amazing. The spices brought out the flavor and is served by the friendliest people! I'd definitely recommend this place to anyone. Too bad I live too far, or I'd come back more often. read more

Beef suqaar A+! Try it. you won't be disappointed. I also liked the sambusas a lot. Don't expect much in terms of service. Simple place. read more

I am giving this place 5 stars just for the food! YUM!! I don't know how we have missed this place for soo long! .. The wait is long .. Service slow but all that is quickly forgotten once the food is in front of you! My mouth is watering just thinking about it! We tried the sports plate and the kay kay! Both dishes were amazing! Im definitely going back for more! read more

This place is always good. The owners are also really nice. You can not go wrong with the chiken, beef or goat plates. You get an option to go with rice, pasta or naan. I love the pasta with the chicken personally. read more

fire food and portions are so big it is a two for one meal!!! love the service here it's fast and friendly

Best dishes all around. I have taken my friends whenever they visit. I can't wait to to take my next batch of friends. BEEF SUQQAR

This restaurant is on the most random place EVER! It's tucked away next to a random lightrail station, amidst and apartment complex. I swear the only people who know of this are people who get off at that light rail station or people who live in the complex. My brother and I got the sport plate (I think that's what it was) with chicken and goat. DELICIOUS. The plate is meant to be shared for 2 people, but it was still too much and we had an entire takeout box of leftovers. The rice, the meat and the veggies were cooked to perfection and the flavors were amazing! read more

My favorite place by so FAR!!!! I recommend the sports plate, very Delicious and fulfilling for 2. Also the Sambusas!

The place hard to find the first time. The map or your GPS is wrong most of the time. It will tell you to take right on Turner once you are inside the community at the end of your trip, ignore it and take a left drive till end of the road to the parking lot near Chynoweth LRT station. It is right there and you won't miss it. First impression.. it is a hole in the wall!!! But do I care? No, not at all. The food is so phenomenal that you forget and over look everything else. The chapati, the sambusa, the chicken dish, the mutton dish.. have been here a few times and feel the place really deserves the rave reviews here!! The black tea (self service - kept at the other end of the counter from the entrance) is more a mix of i think tea + dried ginger and some other spices + lot of sugar. Beware it is very sweet, but did I like it? Oh yeah! I love it! It is a family run restaurant as far as I see, and have a few Somalian folks hanging around! Every single one of them was very nice and well spoken and helpful! Portions are huge and a bang for the buck!! The bottom line a great place to check out and have some great food. read more

This deserves its rating! We had the Jubba Wrap and a Goat Cutlet plate. Both were big (we couldn't finish) and the food was tender and succulent. 5/5 would eat again regularly and love it. read more

Greeted with a Salaam and a sincere smile, my Husband and I ordered the Sport plate (plenty for 2) with chicken and beef and a combination of rice and spaghetti. The wait was definitely worth it because Masha Allah, this was a hearty and delicious meal. Generous with their portions, you will leave feeling fulfilled. The complimentary tea was a great conclusion to this meal. We truly enjoyed our stay, and lots of love from a Kansan! Wishing you barakah and blessings in your business. read more

Jubba - Delicious! - African Near Me - San Jose, California

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I love the food here. Chicken, beef suqaar and goat meat are amazing here. Me and my family love this place.

I have been here a number of times and I am very impressed. the service is not the fastest but it is friendly and matches the relaxed mood. this is not a fancy place but the food is truly yummy. I am a big fan of spices (hence my love affair with Indian cuisine) and the Somalian food is right up my alley. The fabulous dish IMHO: Sport plate for two and you can choose the meat (and mix also), Injera plate which is a spongy sour dough bread made (just like in Ethiopian cuisine). Sambusas are also heavenly. I accidentally stumbled upon this. it is not in a easy to spot location and certainly not on the way to anything except for the train station. read more

The food here rocks! If you like flavorful food with just the right amount of kick, this place is for you. I normally order the Sports Plate and it tasty and enough to feed 2-3 people, depending on how hungry you are. Service is decent. The place is family run and they are friendly. The decor is not fancy, but for the amount of food at these prices and quality I think it's worth the visit. I think some window coverings would warm up the place. Definitely worth a try! read more

Love it. I haven't had Somali food since I left Maine. A plate of injera, sambusa, meat and some shaah please. My food was delicious, just like homemade from my friends in Lewiston. Location was different, plenty of parking at the light rail station. Clean restaurant, nice staff. Flavorful food. Shaah was a bit spicy than I remember but yummy. Next time I will try the goat. Never had that before. read more