MAMA SAFIA'S KITCHEN | Authentic Somali Restaurant in Minneapolis
Authentic Somali Food on Lake Street
Mama Safia's Kitchen is a family-run Somali and East African restaurant in the heart of Minneapolis, on Lake Street near Karmel Mall.
We've been part of this community for years. When our original restaurant was lost in the 2020 fire, the community helped us rebuild — and we've been cooking the food we love for our neighbors ever since.
Chef Safia Munye and our kitchen team prepare everything fresh, daily. All food is 100% halal. We're open seven days a week, 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and catering for any occasion — from a small office lunch to a wedding for 500.
Featured in Mpls.St.Paul Magazine's 50 Best Restaurants 2026 and #1 on Yelp's Top Somali Restaurants in Minneapolis.
Free parking. Prayer room on site. Private dining space for women and families. Come visit — or let us cater your next event.
AS FEATURED IN
★★★★★
Excellence Service
Experience excellence in service, where you're warmly welcomed like family
Fresh Food
Our restaurant serves fresh, flavorful, and nutritious food sourced locally, offering vibrant Somali dishes
Cozy Atmosphere
Discover Somali artifacts in a cozy, homelike atmosphere, cartering to families, women and men dining experience
About Mama Safia
Mama Safia's Kitchen, a cherished culinary gem, is reopening after tragedy struck during the George Floyd protests. With unwavering passion, Mama Safia shares her love for African and soul food. The rebuilt restaurant stands as a testament to her resilience and the community's spirit. Every detail bears her heart and soul. Mama Safia's Kitchen nourishes not only the body but also the soul, spreading love and unity. It embodies her dream, a beacon of hope, ready to serve her beloved community once more.
