Somali · Phillips / Lake Street

Hamdi Restaurant

★ 4.2 · 265 Google reviews · $$

A culinary haven offering authentic African and Somali cuisine with contemporary ambiance. Features grilled meats, traditional soups, and fresh preparations using locally sourced ingredients.

WebsiteCall 612-930-0360
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What it's actually like

Hamdi Restaurant is highly regarded as one of the best Somali restaurants in the Twin Cities, praised for authentic flavors, generous portions, excellent value, and warm hospitality. The overwhelming majority of reviewers highlight fresh, homemade-quality food with rich traditional flavors. However, a small number of older reviews mention inconsistent service and cleanliness concerns, suggesting past operational variability though recent reviews indicate improved consistency.

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Diners keep mentioning
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Ambiance
casual
Noise level
moderate
Dress code
casual
Outdoor seating
No
Good for
casual dining, solo dining, family
Reservations
direct

Wait reality — Generally quick service with friendly staff, though one reviewer reported a 12-minute wait without acknowledgment. Best to call ahead for peak times. Service is typically fast and attentive.

Derived from 46 recent Google reviews — not marketing copy.

Menu

What's cooking

Beverages

Chai Tea$3.90
Cola Sodavegetarianvegan$2.60
Lemon Lime Sodavegetarianvegan$2.60
Mango Juicevegetarianvegan$3.90
Orange Juicevegetarianvegan$3.90

Entrees

Chicken Drumsticks$22.10
Delicious fried chicken drumsticks.
Chicken Steak$23.40
Delicious seasoned grilled chicken steak.
Goat$26
Small chopped pieces roasted and finished on the grill with olive oil.
Goat Waslah$26
Big chunks of rib meat, fresh vegetables and a side of rice, spaghetti or chapati.
Grilled Salmon$27.30
Grilled salmon is seasoned and served with rice, spaghetti, or chapati.
Roasted Chicken Leg$22.10
Roasted chicken legs seasoned to perfection.
T-Bone Steak$28.60
Juicy tenderloin T-bone steak served with rice, spaghetti, or chapati.
Tender Beef Steak$23.40
A tender flat cut of beef grilled and served with rice or spaghetti.

Sandwiches

Sandwich$26
Your choice of beef, chicken, or fish. Topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, and mayo.

Sides

Fava Bean Soupvegetarianvegan$15.60
Served fresh and hot everyday.
Hummusvegetarianvegan$6.50
Served with flatbread and olive oil.
Lentil Soupvegetarianvegan$3.90
Details

Find it

Address
818 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55407, USA, Minneapolis, MN
Phone
612-930-0360