Jubba Somali Restaurant

Mubeen Kamani ★★★★★

Came here for iftar in Ramadan and had a really good experience. We had about five people and ordered platters with chicken, beef, and lamb. The food was really, really good with solid authentic flavor. I do wish it had been a little warmer, but that was more because we waited for Maghrib, prayed, and then ate, so by then it had cooled down. We were sitting outside on a beautiful day, the staff was friendly, and they even had cinnamon tea on the side, which was a nice touch. The portions were strong too. Even with five people and three platters, we still had a good amount of food. Overall, a great halal spot in San Jose and definitely worth trying.

3 months ago

Alisa B. ★★★★★

This is one of my favorite restaurants in San Jose! I genuinely crave it monthly. This unassuming location is right by the VTA Station. A little outdated interior, but gets the job done. It can get really busy, so I recommend ordering ahead if you don't plan to dine-in. The staff here are nice and work quickly! My recommendation is the Beef Suqaar! Each piece of beef is soooo tender and juicy. Flavored so well without being overwhelming or salty. I enjoy this with the rice and salad! As the beef gets fatty, it's a good balance. The green sauce is super spicy, but a really nice creamy kick! (I personally can't handle the heat)

5 months ago

Autumn Cao ★★★★★

Huge portions, high quality food, and GREAT prices! I ordered the Jubba chicken wrap, mandazi, and sambusa, all of which were a delight. The chicken was cooked to perfection, so juicy and tender. The yogurt sauce in the wrap complimented it perfectly. Very casual, laid-back environment. They also had complimentary hot herbal tea which was also a perfect way to wash down a heavy meal. I want to come back to try the plates too!

6 months ago