About
Jubba Somali Restaurant in San Jose, California is a highly-praised East African restaurant offering a variety of traditional Somali dishes. Jubba has become an important part of the San Jose cultural experience, drawing in diners from all over the Bay Area and beyond. Their menu features classic Somali staples such as bariis, sambusas, and cambuulo, as well as traditional desserts and beverages. With its close attention to detail and authentic flavors, Jubba Somali Restaurant has established itself as one of the top East African restaurants in the San Jose area.
Restaurant Features
Facilities & Amenities
Restroom
Kid Friendly
Kid High Chair
Wheelchair Access
Parking
- Free Parking Lot
Accepted Payments
- Credit Card
- Apple Pay
- Google Pay
Must Try Dishes
At Jubba Somali Restaurant in San Jose, you must try their signature dish, the Hilib ari, which is tender goat meat served with basmati rice and a side of salad. Also, don't miss the Bariis iskukaris, a delicious aromatic spiced rice filled with mixed vegetables, which can be ordered with a choice of goat, chicken, or fish. Be sure to check out their Sambuusa too, a crispy pastry shell filled with seasoned beef or chicken. Finally, end your meal with a cup of their authentic Somali tea.
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So straight up the food was in the 4.5 star range. But the place was kinda old and had no a.c. so I was sweating like a senator in a hearing. They had the best spicy sweet tea I maybe ever had. The people there were very nice and friendly. If your about the spicy food this place is fire!!! The taste combinations were so different in a good way. Lots of flavor for you taste buds to get buck wild. Just was not into sweating and watching ceiling fans not turning on a hot day. But maybe since they were African there use to the heat and I'm not. Good was very very tasty though.
It was a lovely meal! Unpretentious atmosphere and very basic decor. The smells from the kitchen and flavors take the main stage! The portions were generous and we shared sambosa appetizer and two meat dishes between 3 people and still had little leftover to bring home. We agreed that we want to come back and try more items on the menu. I can't believe it took me so long to try out this place.
A must try , I just tried 4 items , 3 were absolutely amazing. The Goat cutlet dish with rice , the chicken one with Chapatti and Sambussa .. the chapatti and rice were delicious. The sweet is not so the best .. Try dine in, check the portion before you order as it’s a little too much for one person.
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Business Hours
| Sunday: | 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM |
| Monday: | 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM |
| Tuesday: | 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday: | Closed |
| Thursday: | 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM |
| Friday: | 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM |
| Saturday: | 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM |