VILLAGE RESTAURANT in Edmonton
10117 107 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 0V4, Canada
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IMAGINE THIS. I don't think I've ever tried Somalian food but it was pretty good. I'm going to be completely honest and say the dining experience felt a little surreal, my friend can attest. We stood in an empty restaurant for a couple minutes until we just sat down and assumed someone would come by with menus. We were given a banana mid meal. No water, only this pitcher full of mango juice. A soup that I guess comes with meals, I could not tell you what was in it but it was good. The food was good, the service was good, also the portions were insane, like literally a platter of rice. Overall, I can't complain, shrug.
Food quality has diminished to a level never seen before.
The best food ever! The taste was absolutely amazing! My son loved their food and also we did! Their meat was very well cook and was full of flavors! I would love to go there again!!!
Food is great and so is the service. Run by very friendly people. Ordered the sports platter for 4 and the food was more than enough for 4 people and tasted great. Will definitely be back. Sambusa’s are awesome as well
Very good!! Prices are very affordable for what you get Paid $17 and got so much food! Definitely like trying out new places. And this location was great. Wish my friends mentioned it to me earlier because id already be here ten times! Thank you very much to the owner and to the waiter who showed me such great hospitality. I can't wait to be back for more! :)
I went to this place with my cousin as he heard many good things about it. Upon arriving I looked at the front of the restaurant and couldn't find words to describe this sign, I legit thought he made a mistake based on the neighbours floating around the area but looks can be deceiving......kind of. The decor looks dry, nothing much to write about but the front counter looks like something you would see at a 1980's version of 7-eleven. There is only like 6 tables and the majority of the space is just flooring with nothing else around. I assume it's a dance floor at night or something because it doesn't make sense to have all that empty space otherwise. This place is more of a diner than a restaurant. You have to get the waiters attention before they come to you or they just plain won't come until they are serving you what you ordered. That might actually be the reason they have so few tables but regardless, it can be a little annoying trying to wave the man down. That aside, he could answer any questions I had so I'm happy with the service I received. On to the food. Whatever you order, comes with mango juice and I ordered an extra pitcher of lemon juice. Both were a little too sweet but you get a lot of it for what you pay. The tea I got was good, sweet on the right levels. I ordered a soup also, much smaller than expected and was slight bland but it was a few dollars at most. For dinner I ordered the goat meat with pasta. The portion was large, really impressed considering what I paid for it. It also comes with your choice side, I chose pasta(again the portion was massive). The taste however leaves something to be desired. I believe the cooks put the sauce on the meat before they cook it instead of marinating it. The sauce was pooled at the bottom of the plate so I had to just spoon the sauce onto the meat constantly if I wanted the meat to have flavour. If the meat had this flavour throughout it then I would easily recommend this place because it was tender as hell. The meat by itself was almost flavourless though. Ending comments: bad decor, good enough service, okay food, great portion sizes, terrible location, the best prices. I will go back to try another dish but until then, I can't recommend this place to the chickens scared to cross that downtown barrier. If you're just trying to get full for cheap prices though, you may want to come get this.
Really amazing place. Big portions, delicious, well cooked, soft meat. We had multiple chicken and beef dishes, all extremely satisfactory. The BBQ chicken was super juicy and soft. The beef sugar/stew was flavourful.The chicken steak was so nice and juicy and the chicken stew was lemony and salty and very good. The service was also very good. They gave us free soup, traditional hot sauce, and drinks with free refills throughout. We got there late, which meant some things had run out but they went above and beyond to give us recommendations that were delicious, and remained cordial and polite throughout. The food also came really fast! Definietly recommend, and will be coming back!
This place is fantastic— great prices, big portions, tasty food. We ordered the goat combo and beef muskalo. We got starter soups, bananas, and complimentary mango juice. Would definitely return when in Edmonton!
It is one of the best Somali cuisine serving restaurants, jn Edmonton. The food is yummiest, and it is under a young administration everyone is .
Ordered from Too good to go, food was great (still warm)
Good
Excellent meal shared with friends. Great value, attentive service. Will be back.
Average food with reasonable price but good quantity
Got the lamb biryani. Great taste and huge portion. We were also given complimentary mango juice :)
Food is amazing. The portion u will get is unbelievable with the price. May Allah bless their souls. The taste is great. I love all the dishes they serve.
The food was so delicious that chapati was the best I ever tasted. I definitely will order from here again. Keep up the good work, Chef
Nice & tasty food, especially fish.
It takes a village... to provide tasty food. This resto is a hidden gem in Edmonton and so happy to taste the flavors of east Africa again. My only disappointment was there was not any ugali the day we were there, but the chapati and the lovely side of spinach certainly made up for it. The portions are good value and could easily feed two people. We will be back next time in Edmonton. Asante sana. Ps. Dont let the atmosphere stop you. It is clean and basic, but it is not important for this tasty experience.
I bought a surprise bag through Too Good To Go and wow it was very delicious. I got a lot of food too. Best $7 meal Ive gotten in a long time. I definitely recommend this place. The staff are very friendly. Thank you guys!!!
The inside of the restaurant is pretty sketchy, but the food was great. I had the Beef Biryani and it was delicious. Tasty rice and tender cuts of beef.
Awesome food!!! We had the Biryani and the spaghetti, both were great! There was so much food, the ratio of meat to starch was perfect, and it had just enough spice to have a kick. This will definitely be in our rotation of places to go whenever were in Edmonton!
Good food, you get a lot of food for your buck but the dinning wasn t really thought out. Server didn t really understand us well sometimes when ordering.
We got vegetable soup as an appetizer for free, it made us warm, and the rice portion is super duper a lot, it made me take it out after.
I had a terrific first experience from this restaurant today. The food was exquisite pairing with their high quality ingredients. The environment felt cozy as soft music played on the speakers. The prices were great for the average person and the services excellent. I may only had one of their many main courses but I can say that I will come around again.
Excellent restaurant, service was very good and food is fantastic. Look forward to going back
I had the pleasure of dining at VILLAGE RESTAURANT on two occasions, and I must say, it was an experience to remember. During my first visit, I ordered the grilled lamb shank combo, which was cooked to perfection. The dish was succulent and infused with an array of tantalizing flavors that I simply couldnt resist. The mango juice and lemon juice complemented the dish perfectly, while the chapati and green pepper sauce added an extra layer of sophistication to the meal. On my second visit, I ordered the BBQ chicken combo, which was equally delicious, but there was a slight delay in getting my order. However, the waiter promptly addressed the issue and provided me with a discount on my dishes as an act of goodwill. The chicken was tender and juicy, but my friend found the T-bone steak to be slightly chewy. Nonetheless, the waiter kindly solicited our feedback on the dishes, demonstrating a remarkable level of customer service. Overall, VILLAGE RESTAURANT is an excellent establishment that excels in providing exceptional culinary experiences and customer service. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who appreciates exquisite cuisine and impeccable service.
The food was super good and the gentleman at the counter was exceptionally friendly and polite. Dont forget to try the homemade tea
Food was amazing, great flavour, and the staff were super friendly and helpful. The food is still the draw. Great value.
Food was great service was perfect next time I m north side and hungry I know where I m going
Bad food
I had the lamb ribs, it was bussin, top notch. Fantastic food.
First time here today and was not disappointed.
Take out was great, prepared and delivered exceptionally fabulous.
The people there are very nice ..food portions are huge and the prices are ok ..the place is clean and simple
The food is amazing, location is okay. Its a little dark and the interior could use a reno. The food is always good and tasty.
We ordered the lamb combo and beef combo (w/ chapati). First time having East African Village and I am super impressed. The portions is very very generous and the flavour is incredible. It s great that they are halal too.
Excellent cuisine! The lamb is incredibly tender, melting in your mouth. The rich & well-coordinated flavors made my day. I highly recommend it! I will try their fish next time.
Great food and service. Generous portions
There were 15 of us eating lunch. We had different dishes,all delicious. The service was prompt and friendly. We would all go back again.
They do not know how to read 2nd time I order from them and they forget the items I say do why have an option to write down customer request if you don t read or listen ? Useless never again I don t recommend anyone buying from here
We ordered 2 surprise bags from Toogoodtogo app. Great value. Delicious food, tender meat. Would definitely order again
Kid-friendliness: really it s the best restaurant in Edmonton Food
All the food in the is 10/10
this place is our go to for lamb and goat meals but theyve been sold out lately :( nevertheless i just wanted to put you on notice that youre doing a great job and your food is delicious
Their food was delicious mashallah best somali cleanest place and nice service
I was recommended to try out Village by a friend. Was a little hesitant going in since there was nobody dining in when we arrived, and restaurant was very dimly lit. The the location is also not the greatest, but the food made it all worth it!! We ordered the sweet chicken, beef muskalo and beef steak with rice. It all came out in one large dish, with complementary mango and lemon drinks. Rice was very fragrant, meat was tender and juicy. Would absolutely recommend foe anyone looking to try African food.
Really enjoyed the sweet chicken and basmati rice. It was really crispy and had a good flavor. The beef Muskalo and chapati was also good, but a bit tendony. Watch out for the spicy green sauce! Not sure what it is, but it is hotter than wasabi, chili, sriracha, and anything else Ive had before.
We enjoyed our food so much. Bbq chicken with fried rice and goat biryani.. The test is outstanding.Good customer service,. I highly recommend.
Never been here before Im not to fond of East Indian food but some of there food is pretty good and the culture is cool to ....so Ill have to try it sometime soon.
Excellent restaurant with Cheap prices. Food is delicious. They serve Halal meat. Server was pretty good. Will visit again.
Their sambusa is amazing!! Must try with the green spicy sauce
Came here yesterday with my father and we had the most delicious lunch and the softest fish too
Went there for dinner. The food portion was big enough, the very tasty. They have varieties of halal food options. Hospitality of the owner and staff are great. Highly recommended.
A++ food deff recommend
Would give 100 stars if I could. The food was incredible and the portions were soo big for the price(one meal is 2 plates); they even offered us extra rice and soup free of charge. The waiter gave us incredible service and really made us feel at home. Please don t hesitate to try this place, you won t regret it. We ll be back here for sure!!
Great food, great people, great customer service. Sabr, Ahmed and Mohamed are awesome as well as other employees working in the kitchen.
Whenever I m in Edmonton, I always order from there. The food is amazing
This restaurant is superb, words can t describe the lamb shank. It s must have have with the whole fish. Every time I come here, I am welcomed with great energy and you can see the passion in the food as well. I look forward to my next visit with friends!
Great food and good customer service
Absolutely amazing and delicious! Great portion and great taste. We will definitely be ordering on a regular!
Great food for a great price!!
Delicious food and wonderful portions. My girlfriend and I have ordered twice from here and each time has been amazing. We each got our own order with the chapati and samosas and I just can t give them enough praise. From the portion to the quality to the price, you won t regret it. We want to do our part to help local business and we will definitely be supporting this restaurant
Had breakfast today, the service was impeccable, the liver and canjeero were so good. Thank you for making my morning!
Very tasty food. Best chapati Ive ever had. Friendly staff.
Sugoi!
I see how they got their name. These portions could feed a village. So lit!
Great service, great place and yummy food
Nice food
Nice place
Great Food and Healthy and good Service And Good Chef yes
Delicious food especially like the chicken stake
Delicious food and friendly staff
Amazing food. Went for the first time yesterday on Sunday, was so hooked and ordered it today (Monday). Got my whole family hooked on the chicken stake and the samosas. It has a home cooked delicious flavour. You can t beat the price as the portions are huge.
Taste food and Great customer service
They have the best Somali rice in Edmonton.
It is one of the best east African eating out place and isnt that expensive
Very tasty food
Delicious food best Somali food I would recommend I will come back for sure
Best Somali restaurant tasty food clean and tide better than any other Somali restaurant
Great food, and service. It s Edmonton s hidden gem.
The food was not bad but it was not great like African Safari. They definitely need some improvements.
Food was really yummy. Would love to visit again. Highly recommended.
The food was good and the servings were large.
Good food Good people. Lovn it
Great chicken sugar and spices(bessbess).
This place is price friendly and has high quality of African food. The grilled tilapia and lamb leg is so amazing. Service is good and tables are clean. This place is a hiden jewllery with full of surprise!
messed up the order from app and could not be reached from phone.
Great restaurant! I was there this morning for breakfast, amazing food and excellent service. The brother working there was amazing and kept returning to our table, refilling our drinks and asking if there is anything more we needed. I am definitely returning to this place. Well done!
Peace be upon you and may Gods mercy and blessings be upon you. May God reward you well. Very good customer service and great food. Very good portion of meat and vegetables. Chicken Sukar and Muskulo are my favorite dishes. The meat was very tender. Will order again.
Best
Yummy excellent services. Warm and welcoming staff
Excellent services, clean and friendly staff. My husband and I had a breakfast there and it was delicious planning to go back there soon for lunch or dinner.
Ordered Grilled chicken and Samosa - Delicious...
Good food /good people /good place to eat
Try Their SWEET CHICKEN! It is Amazing, the flavour is so unique and it tastes great, the chicken is cooked well and served with delicious RICE. a five star at a GREAT PRICE! Thank you for cooking for the Edmonton Foodies*
T bone steak was so good!!
Very good restaurant ! Super friendly staff ! We were very well treated when we went for our first time. I would definitely suggest it to anyone !!
Great experience. Same food as other Somali Restaurants in town but they maintain great taste and HUGE portions. While other places are cutting back this place is reviving the Somali Tradition of great food. Had the lamb shank twice and was amazing. Somosas are also very good. Definitely would recommend a try.
The way I got served
Best whole fish and pasta
Good food and plenty of it. Tried lamb shoulder and rice and moushkaki Chicken, only down side is parking
Good food and good service
The experience and hospitality was excellent. The food is delicious and well cooked. I will go back there again and again.
Ordered from skip the dishes today and the food was absolutely delicious! Also very large portions for a great price! Will definitely order again!
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