Hamdi Restaurant — Restaurant in Minneapolis

Service was a little slow when we went but it was super busy. They are understaffed which is an issue. I am in love with their maraq (soup) and enjoy how it is served with lemon verse the usual lime. I was a little disappointed they didn't serve salar (salad) with the meal as most Somali restaurants do. They also only have shah madow (tea without milk). It would be much appreciated to add milk to the tea while cooking! I do enjoy how they give a side of ranch which is pretty rare for most Somali restaurants but awesome because lots of Somalis enjoy ranch lol! Even with these downfalls, I still would rate it 5 stars. The food is great and has been consistent every time I have went which is rare in most Somali restaurants. If you are American and reading this review I will give you a few tips for Somali restaurants. Don't expect super fast service, it may or may not happen. If you need something, catch someone and ask. It is rare they will come by and check on you like in American restaurants. But to sum up my review, I will definitely be...

Called in an order yesterday for take out, asked for the goat and rice entree. I requested extra onions and peppers they said huh? I repeated myself and they said "oh! okay" I then asked for extra sauce, meaning 2 little cups of the spicy one, again they said okay. I also ordered lentil soup. Again, "huh?" Me: lentil soup? Them: "ahh! okay!" When I got my order home and opened it, there were maybe 2 thin slices of onion and pepper, ZERO hot sauce, no lime and instead of lentil soup they gave me some mystery broth I ended up throwing away. It had absolutley nothing in it just water or broth that smelled like lamb fat. Probably wont be back after this, double check your order if...

Despite our hotel front desk clerk trying to dissuade us from going to this "gang-infested" (???) area to enjoy the Global Midtown Market, we went anyway!!!!!!!!!! AND...our lunch at Hamdi was DIVINE! I loved my goat dish, with accompanying rice which had heavenly flavors and spices! We were served great lentil soup before our entrees. My mango juice was also so tasty! Prices are so inexpensive, and the staff so nice! Our taxi driver, from Somalia, had told us that this was his favorite restaurant, so my friend and I knew we were in for a special treat. Don't miss this restaurant for delectable...