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Overall Total Score
4.4 out of 5
Impressive | 2023 reviews

What User doesn't like about Hayat African Halal:
I hate to leave a bad review because I've never had east African food before. However, I do know that it shouldn't be luke warm. The rice did not taste fresh and the beef.... well.... the texture was out of the ordinary. The sautee chicken sauqaar was heavily seasoned, in my opinion not in a good way. The seating is in the middle of a grocery store. A little awkward when people go in to shop. Customer service was goo... View all feedback. What User likes about Hayat African Halal:
The Lamb was from this world! I often had lamb, but not the shaft part. This was so delicate, so tasteful, served on a bed rice with onions and peppers. I had to go back for the second time and have it again; it was consistently superior. Excellent, attentive, courteous service, from the same gentleman, also met the owner who hit the Tilapia with coconut sauce, wanting to try that, definitely. Hayat African Halal, yo... View all feedback.

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Gastroranking-it
2.6 ★ from 46 reviews
Moose
10.10.2024 - 07:44

Long wait but the food was very good. First time having Somali style but did not disappoint. Will have to order ahead next time

Girum
10.10.2024 - 07:44

Please be cautious while ordering from this place. Although I don't usually leave reviews, I feel compelled to share my experience. They have repeatedly deliver...

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Hassan
10.10.2024 - 07:44

It was closed at 10:15 PM while it was supposed to be open till 1:30 AM.

Hana
10.10.2024 - 07:44

Hello! I am not one who tends to make reviews. I placed an online order. The staff stated they never received my order. I showed them a copy of my receipt. They...

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Emily
10.10.2024 - 07:44

Very nice, family owned restaurant. The food is out of this world and the owner is very friendly and has great service. They also have a little shop in the corn...

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Restaurantji
4.4 ★ from 168 reviews
Rebecca
09.08.2023 - 06:24

Holy cow! Or should I say lamb. The food here is delicious. I had the chicken chapati stew, my husband had the roast lamb shank, we shared the Somali handpies (...

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Ruth
09.08.2023 - 06:24

The lamb shank and beef suqaar were so good seasonings were delightful. The portions were generous I came super hungry and left really full.Food: 5/5

Haneef
09.08.2023 - 06:24

Dirty plates, small meat portions, minimal service. A real disappointment, because the meat that they serve is actually pretty good. We ordered a family meal an...

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Zack
09.08.2023 - 06:24

Food was good. Unfortunately they were out of most of what I could actually eat (vegetarian options) so all I really could have was the rice and lentils (had to...

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Ali
09.08.2023 - 06:24

I ordered two orders of goat with rice , and this is what I have received and when I called the owner he was saying this was a special for today and charged me...

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Menu
4.4 ★ from 8 reviews

The Lamb was from this world! I often had lamb, but not the shaft part. This was so delicate, so tasteful, served on a bed rice with onions and peppers. I had t...

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When visiting CA, this place did not find far from us and wanted to try. I'm glad. Have filled somalian pastries (very tasty), yellow lentils (very good and mil...

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This East African restaurant is located in a plaza with many parking spaces. It is cozy where you can dive or take off. That was my first time and I loved it. S...

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The first time here and love it! The food was so good! Very tasteful and delicious!! It is a sweet little place....restaurant and marketplace inside. You have a...

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I hate to leave a bad review because I've never had east African food before. However, I do know that it shouldn't be luke warm. The rice did not taste fresh an...

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Int Restaurants
4.3 ★ from 494 reviews
T
29.08.2023 - 06:29

First time here and love it! The food was so good! Very flavorful and tasty!! It's a cute little place.....restaurant and market place inside. They have a littl...

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Jennifer
29.08.2023 - 06:29

Excellent for the adventurous palate!! The lamb shank is phenomenal ... The baklava is a wonderful dessert. Fast and friendly service.

Evan
29.08.2023 - 06:29

Hayat never fails to satisfy. The food is delicious by delivery but I should definitely stop in person by some time. The soups are splendid and the fried planta...

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Conrad
29.08.2023 - 06:29

Each meal has large portions for extras later. There is bunch deserts not advertised that are great. They have these strawberry cookies that are delightful. Ver...

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Google
4.5 ★ from 335 reviews
Sirved
4.4 ★ from 715 reviews
Gastroranking-us
4.4 ★ from 311 reviews

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