I moved out of Cleveland 3 years ago, and the only food that I truly miss regularly and have not found a replacement for where I live now is Kifaya’s Kitchen. The food is homemade with care, the meat is tender, and everything is seasoned perfectly. The price that you pay gets you a huge quantity. I got to go again when I visited 6 months ago. It was a cold Cleveland winter day and a steaming plate of Somali food from Kifaya’s was the absolute best thing. Can’t wait to go again.
marwan Allaham
Honestly the first time i went there I didn't expect that testy food especially the potato rocket , chicken shawarmaa on grill , and the goat meat on rice with salad .I really recommend you to try thier food so I m sure you will go again again with your family and friends .. and they have milk tea mango juice, and other cool and hot drink .. enjoy your self by your testing .5 Stars ..
A kaher
Excellent food, and big portions. The service was great as well. We came all the way from Buffalo, and got served this delicious food.
Ms. Mildred
Excellent food, consistent, and generally quick and courteous service. 4 stars because it seems hours aren't always consistent.
Marianne K.
Love love love. Heard about this place from some food blogs and thought I would check it out. Hole in the wall place but who cares when the food is made fresh and tastes amazing. The beef and cheese samosas were DELICIOUS. I got the goat baris and the meat was so tender and flavorful. 10/10 would recommend. It felt like going to your grandmother's for a hot comfort meal.
mjabdinoor
They got middle eastern food with goat meat, rice, samosa, Flatbread, and pasta as being the main dishes. The only reason why I am giving a 4 star is because of the hefty price they charge per plate.
Annie
10/10, so great! Can’t wait to eat here again.
E G
Delicious homemade Somali cooking. Somsa and chicken rice and vegetables were good and very good quantity.
Ahmed Muse Ahmed
Best restaurant in Cleveland clean friendly…. And he food is fresh and good middle eastern + Somalian foods
Jacob Kirsch
Amazing food. Great price and friendly people. Cheese and chicken samosas were crispy and delicious. Also the tea is a must. Will be back soon.
Best Somali food in North America. Incredible authentic Somali varies with goat.
Keith Blackwell
November 2021: I am a self proclaimed foodie adventurer. I will try almost anything. A coworker had suggested this place to me and had piqued my curiosity enough to sample things for myself.I ordered the kay kay with goat meat and shai tea, which was very good. The kay kay is like taking an unleavened bread similar to naan and cutting it up and frying it with the meat and vegetables in a wok-like skillet. The result is that the bread complements the meal and provides a sort of a noodle like taste and texture.Pros:* Small business with a more personalized feel.* You will meet Miss Kifaya and taste authentic East Afrikan cuisine. She is the chef and a danged good one too!* Prices are okay, but worth it for the flavor and spices...I have never been to the continent, but have tasted many Afrikan cuisines...Kifaya is on par with what my Somali friends have introduced me to.* The restaurant accepts cash and all major credit cards.* People can call place to go orders.Cons:* The restaurant interior is somewhat small.* The location is easy to miss without Google maps or GPS directions. It is nestled in a corner of an older convenient plaza. The business that was previous next to Kifaya is closed and gives off an unoccupied vibe for the entire plaza.Conclusion: I am not the Terminator, but "I'll be back"...
Yasmin F.
the fufu and egusi doesn't even look like fufu and egusi... look it up and compare it..would give it zero stars if I could
Cherry_Wonderdog
Our dinner Saturday night at Kifaya’s Kitchen near Cleveland was surprisingly good. We were not expecting Somalian food to be so tasty and satisfying. This is clearly a family operation where everybody has a stake in the success of this customer-facing business, and it’s a pleasure supporting recent immigrants who are so dedicated in providing a quality product that few of us have had an opportunity to experience. To me, Cherry Wonderdog, the food at Kifaya reveals a mix of Middle Eastern, Indian, Mexican, and maybe even Greek influences. It’s comfort food, for sure, in which, for non-vegetarians, chicken and goat dominate, along with chopped salads of cucumber, tomato, iceberg lettuce, and cilantro. We got a couple of the goat-inspired main combo meals and one chicken one. Curiously enough, I think the kitchen did a better job with the chicken than the goat. There was simply too much exposed fat that needed to be removed. A bit of a turn-off. If I were to return, I would probably try something less elaborate. The price on the goat meal had jumped to $18 which didn’t really seem worth it, especially given the hole-in-the-wall ambiance, plastic cutlery, lack of table service, kid playing video games alone in the booth next to us, etc. Also, there wasn’t as much warmth behind the counter from the woman who took the orders as I was expecting. I guess the goal is for folks to know exactly what they want beforehand and order fast. I bet this place would be great for lunch!
Moahares 76
the best restaurant in whole of cleveland.and that’s facts
I moved out of Cleveland 3 years ago, and the only food that I truly miss regularly and have not found a replacement for where I live now is Kifaya’s Kitchen. The food is homemade with care, the meat is tender, and everything is seasoned perfectly. The price that you pay gets you a huge quantity. I got to go again when I visited 6 months ago. It was a cold Cleveland winter day and a steaming plate of Somali food from Kifaya’s was the absolute best thing. Can’t wait to go again.
Honestly the first time i went there I didn't expect that testy food especially the potato rocket , chicken shawarmaa on grill , and the goat meat on rice with salad .I really recommend you to try thier food so I m sure you will go again again with your family and friends .. and they have milk tea mango juice, and other cool and hot drink .. enjoy your self by your testing .5 Stars ..
Excellent food, and big portions. The service was great as well. We came all the way from Buffalo, and got served this delicious food.
Excellent food, consistent, and generally quick and courteous service. 4 stars because it seems hours aren't always consistent.
Love love love. Heard about this place from some food blogs and thought I would check it out. Hole in the wall place but who cares when the food is made fresh and tastes amazing. The beef and cheese samosas were DELICIOUS. I got the goat baris and the meat was so tender and flavorful. 10/10 would recommend. It felt like going to your grandmother's for a hot comfort meal.
They got middle eastern food with goat meat, rice, samosa, Flatbread, and pasta as being the main dishes. The only reason why I am giving a 4 star is because of the hefty price they charge per plate.
10/10, so great! Can’t wait to eat here again.
Delicious homemade Somali cooking. Somsa and chicken rice and vegetables were good and very good quantity.
Best restaurant in Cleveland clean friendly…. And he food is fresh and good middle eastern + Somalian foods
Amazing food. Great price and friendly people. Cheese and chicken samosas were crispy and delicious. Also the tea is a must. Will be back soon.
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Best Somali food in North America. Incredible authentic Somali varies with goat.
November 2021: I am a self proclaimed foodie adventurer. I will try almost anything. A coworker had suggested this place to me and had piqued my curiosity enough to sample things for myself.I ordered the kay kay with goat meat and shai tea, which was very good. The kay kay is like taking an unleavened bread similar to naan and cutting it up and frying it with the meat and vegetables in a wok-like skillet. The result is that the bread complements the meal and provides a sort of a noodle like taste and texture.Pros:* Small business with a more personalized feel.* You will meet Miss Kifaya and taste authentic East Afrikan cuisine. She is the chef and a danged good one too!* Prices are okay, but worth it for the flavor and spices...I have never been to the continent, but have tasted many Afrikan cuisines...Kifaya is on par with what my Somali friends have introduced me to.* The restaurant accepts cash and all major credit cards.* People can call place to go orders.Cons:* The restaurant interior is somewhat small.* The location is easy to miss without Google maps or GPS directions. It is nestled in a corner of an older convenient plaza. The business that was previous next to Kifaya is closed and gives off an unoccupied vibe for the entire plaza.Conclusion: I am not the Terminator, but "I'll be back"...
the fufu and egusi doesn't even look like fufu and egusi... look it up and compare it..would give it zero stars if I could
Our dinner Saturday night at Kifaya’s Kitchen near Cleveland was surprisingly good. We were not expecting Somalian food to be so tasty and satisfying. This is clearly a family operation where everybody has a stake in the success of this customer-facing business, and it’s a pleasure supporting recent immigrants who are so dedicated in providing a quality product that few of us have had an opportunity to experience. To me, Cherry Wonderdog, the food at Kifaya reveals a mix of Middle Eastern, Indian, Mexican, and maybe even Greek influences. It’s comfort food, for sure, in which, for non-vegetarians, chicken and goat dominate, along with chopped salads of cucumber, tomato, iceberg lettuce, and cilantro. We got a couple of the goat-inspired main combo meals and one chicken one. Curiously enough, I think the kitchen did a better job with the chicken than the goat. There was simply too much exposed fat that needed to be removed. A bit of a turn-off. If I were to return, I would probably try something less elaborate. The price on the goat meal had jumped to $18 which didn’t really seem worth it, especially given the hole-in-the-wall ambiance, plastic cutlery, lack of table service, kid playing video games alone in the booth next to us, etc. Also, there wasn’t as much warmth behind the counter from the woman who took the orders as I was expecting. I guess the goal is for folks to know exactly what they want beforehand and order fast. I bet this place would be great for lunch!
the best restaurant in whole of cleveland.and that’s facts