Baarakallah Restaurant Somali Cuisine — Restaurant in Minneapolis

Food is very delicious, (3-stars just for the chapati). Customer service is near non existent. Old guy just wants to chat with people, I think he comes here to socialize, not to work. I had to remind him many times that I was there for the food not to hang out. About 60% of customers order a to-go. Most of the customers here are most likely 2nd shift workers, because it gets busy around 10pm. If I didn't LOVE their chapati wrap or the chapati with beans and greens, I wouldn't have come back to this place. I eat here 2 or 3 times a week, so I know what I'm talking about. That being said, I will come back and I highly recommend this place. I really want to support the wonderful, cute little lady and her two equally wonderful daughters -- even though I don't think they need my support, the restaurant is doing well, but I hope they stay humble as prices are starting to go up. $13 is very expensive for just 1 chapati and a side order (not including their sweet & ginger tea). The chapati is so delicious, and so sweet and so good that I sometimes eat it by itself. Again if it wasn't for the chapati, I wouldn't come back. Also, they are open until like 1am...

We came in a group of seven. The waitress was charming and friendly. We told her that we wanted to share and sample a variety of dishes. She agreed to select for us. Then the plates started arriving - beef, chicken, fish, goat maybe? plus two salads, a bunch of injera bread, a big platter of rice, and beverages for everyone. Oh yeah and a banana for each person. :) They ended up charging us $12 a head which I thought was really good value for what we received (not sure if one could replicate that since it was an ad hoc situation). The food arrived very quickly and was tasty.

It is definitely not at all fancy, but...

Wanted to try something new. Walked into a "local" bonding, hole-in-wall vibe restaurant. Had no idea what any of the items on menu were. Staff explained what dishes consisted of. Went with the KK with chicken. Was able to sit and pay later. They brought food to our table and gave complimentary cokes and waters for us. Staff said they wanted us to "have a good experience and come back". I absolutely loved the food and we cleaned the plate fast! Also, they did not force a tip after paying. Definitely go! And experience amazing hospitality...