Basbaas Authentic Somali Cuisine

This was my first time trying Somali food and the whole experience was great! The lamb and beef were so flavoursome and tender. The host was very friendly and great at explaining what items on the menu were. Will definitely be going back! Highly recommend!

It was our first time trying Somalian cuisine and we were pleasantly surprised. We were actually there to go to the Nepalese restaurants but they were both closed so we stumbled into this place. It was after 3pm so after the usual lunch rush and before dinnertime. The place isn't too big and had a couple of other customers. We were handed the menu which was quite small, especially as they weren't serving breakfast all day, it meant there was only about 5 or 6 dishes to choose from. I chose the chicken suqaar and my partner chose the beef suqaar but unfortunately, they said that they didn't have anymore of the chicken suqaar so I got the chicken leg instead. We also ordered a couple of beef samosas (they'd ran out of the chicken) and a Somalian tea. They also said they'd ran out of the chapatis. The dish came fairly quickly and it was a big portion. A lot of flavourful rice, a side salad, as well as the main meat. They also gave us a couple of chilli sauces to add to the dish and overall, we were very pleasantly surprised. The whole dish was full of flavour and the meat was very tender. It tasted delicious on its own but adding the extra sauces also added another layer of flavour which was nice. The beef samosas were brought out a bit after and we could tell they were very freshly fried. The samosa was crispy and the minced beef inside had a good taste to them. My partner also liked the tea which was warm and sweet. Overall, we enjoyed the meal a lot and has inspired us to try more Somalian dishes. I couldn't finish all of my food but they gave us a takeaway box. The meal came to around £20 in total for both of us so very good value.

Excellent food and lovely interior, I got the chicken Suqaar with rice (soup included) and a drink for only £9. Portions are generous and food was tasty. Inside the restaurant it's very clean and the decorations are lovely. Service was quick and there is no service charge! No wonder this place has so many positive reviews.

I honestly can’t recommend this place enough! The food was absolutely incredible — full of rich flavour, perfectly cooked, and beautifully presented. Every dish tasted authentic and made with real care. The service was just as amazing — warm, welcoming, and attentive without ever feeling rushed. You can really feel the love and pride they put into what they do. The atmosphere was vibrant and comfortable, making the whole experience even better. Whether you’ve tried Somali food before or it’s your first time, Basbaas is a must-visit. I’ll definitely be coming back again soon

Basbaas’s mixed platter was delicious. Their date cake is a must try! Their customer service and food was impeccable.Basbaas’s interior (e.g wallpaper and chairs ) are homely and comfortable. You can tell I love it because I got out of my way to write this 5 star review.The staff were very nice. Definitely coming back here again!

Everyone get down to BasBaas! First time trying Somali food and I am very impressed. Amazing hospitality and homely atmosphere.

Been here for the first time food was amazing good quality for money and portion sizes are very big. Definitely will be coming back