Karibu Grocery & Deli 719 Payne Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55130

"I stopped in here last week and ordered the beef suqaar with a sambusa. Everything was rich in flavor and seasoned well. They were out of the beef that was traditionally used for this dish so a thinly shaved ribeye was used instead. I wish I could've tried the authentic version of this dish but sometimes you have to work with what you got. The sauces that are provided aren't shy when it comes to spice so do a little taste test before diving in. I am not a huge spice person, but I still dabble. I would say that the sauce that came with the sambusa lit my mouth up but it also had some sweet notes to it that were quite pleasant. Anyways, I would be happy to come back in here in the future and explore more of their menu!"

"Beyond grateful we found this gem! Full Halal menu, delicious food, and exceptional service. True East African hospitality at its finest."

"Omg, the food here is so good. I want to try everything. Even my teenager liked it, so it's kid-friendly. She had the burger, and she said it was especially good even before she had the outstanding sauce. I had the safari roll (chicken in flatbread), and that was SO good. Somali tea was exceptional. Very reasonably priced, so I can come here often. I'm adding this restaurant to my favorite restaurants list."

"Quaint deli and grocery store on the east side of St. Paul. I came here for the sambusas, which are easily the best in the twin cities. The pastry is crispy and golden on the outside, and soft on the inside. The beef filling is flavorful and packed with spices and all sorts of flavor. The sweet plum dipping sauce compliments the sambusa’s perfectly. They take big orders for catering type events as well!"

"I had a good experience here. I stopped by cause I was in the area and this place was highly rated. The place was very clean and bright making for a nice lunch atmosphere. They have patio seating available as well and big windows to people watch or watch traffic while you eat. They do have a small grocery section but it was pretty bare. The lady who took my order was very friendly and had some nice recommendations for food. She was correct on what she told me to order I was not disappointed. If you are near the area and enjoy East African food definitely stop in and give them a try."