Must-see restaurants in Somaliland

  • Saba

    Hargeisa

    You’ll leave this excellent restaurant, specialising in Yemeni dishes, as full as an egg, and whatever you opt for is certain to tickle your taste buds in…

  • Kulan Art Cafe

    Hargeisa

    Ease into low gear sinking a fruit juice or a Somali tea at this atmospheric lounge bar owned by Kulan, a fashion designer whose shop is just across the…

  • Summer Time Restaurant

    Hargeisa

    This trendy (for Hargeisa) outfit was the flavour of the month at the time of writing. It gets kudos for its expansive menu (written in English) that will…

  • Shamaxle Restaurant

    Somaliland

    The location, in a leafy compound right by the Todgheer River, is top-notch. And the juicy hanid (roast lamb) will have your taste buds leaping for joy.

  • Dalxiis Restaurant

    Hargeisa

    The Dalxiis is an enticing ‘park restaurant’, with a garden-like setting. Get your fingers dirty experimenting with the wide range of Somali dishes,…

  • Al Xayaat Restaurant & Fish House

    Somaliland

    Lap up a reviving fruit juice and scoff a grilled fish at this colourful eatery overlooking the bay, and you’ll leave with a smile on your face. While…

  • Fish & Steak House

    Hargeisa

    Belying its name, this venture is regarded as the best place in town for a fresh pizza. If pizzas aren’t doing it for you, delve into fish and meat dishes…

  • African Village

    Hargeisa

    Opposite Maan-soor Hotel, this large compound is one of the favourite haunts of diaspora Somalilanders, who come here to relax and sample excellent fare,…

  • Hadhwanaag

    Hargeisa

    Located at the hotel of the same name, Hadhwanaag is a great place to sample Somali specialities like loxox (a pancake-like flatbread with butter and…

  • Imperial Hotel

    Hargeisa

    The Imperial’s on-site restaurant serves an assortment of well-prepared Djiboutian, Somali and Yemeni dishes. Don’t miss its delicious anbabur (pancake…

  • Cadaani

    Hargeisa

    You can’t miss this bustling cafeteria – look for the red-and-white building near Telesom. It rustles up simple dishes such as spaghetti and sandwiches…

  • Ethiopian Restaurant

    Hargeisa

    True to its name, this authentic Ethiopian eatery serves good honest Ethiopian fare in intimate, low-key surrounds. Be sure to get your caffeine fix…

  • Ambassador Hotel Hargeisa

    Hargeisa

    Though there’s something on the menu for everyone, the in-house restaurant at the Ambassador Hotel is highly rated for its choice of camel dishes,…

  • Man-Soor Hotel

    Hargeisa

    This hotel restaurant has a good repertoire of palate-pleasing dishes. Choosing the main course is a real nail-biter – should it be salads, burgers,…

  • Al Baraka

    Hargeisa

    This is the closest thing Hargeisa has to a Western cafeteria. It’s popular with 20-somethings here to enjoy the atmosphere, chat over a cappuccino and…

  • Safari Hotel

    Hargeisa

    Inside the Safari Hotel, you’ll find a welcoming garden restaurant offering an array of belly-filling dishes, including lamb, chicken, goat, beef, burgers…

  • Maka Al Mukarama

    Hargeisa

    Put some bounce in your step with a glass of mango or orange juice at this unpretentious supermarket-cum-cafeteria. Cakes, samosas and sandwiches are…

  • Xeeb Soor

    Somaliland

    Facing the bay, the Xeeb Soor enjoys pleasant outdoor seating. There are good rice dishes and a variety of tasty fishes straight from the fishing harbour.

  • Beder Restaurant

    Somaliland

    A cheerful little place with a strikingly colourful facade. Good spot for a comforting breakfast (superb loxox!) or a quick meal later in the day.

  • Goljano Cafeteria

    Somaliland

    Grab a burger and get filled for minimal coinage at this undeniable favourite. Superb fruit juices, too.

  • Awdal

    Somaliland

    The restaurant of choice for locals. Simple Somali standards, including camel meat.

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