When you are looking for an African restaurant and a halal restaurant in Boise, ID, look no further than Amina’s African Sambusas. We are your premier experts in providing the best in authentic Kenyan food. So let Amina’s African Sambusas be your go-to provider of delicious halal meat and vegetarian food in Boise, ID!
Based on 92 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.8 stars. Price
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ Delivery
Address:
6555 W Overland Rd Suite 104, Boise, ID 83709
Phone: (986) 888-5428
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Hours
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11:30 AM–10 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
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Reviews
Manivone Sayasone
There were plenty of places to park when I arrive at this restaurant one Saturday evening. I was surprised to see how small the restaurant is at first, but when I sat down I experienced a sense of coziness as I wait for my order near other customers enjoying their food. When I received my order (one Fish Sambusa, Goat and Rice), I was surprised once again when the waiter didn’t bring any utensils (he mentioned the food is usually eaten by hand). Out of habit, I still asked for utensils and received a fork and spoon. But then, I confirmed that may in fact eat with my hands in the restaurant and so I did.
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Abby Ward
Amazing food & friendly service! The goat dishes are fantastic! The sambusas are 10/10 in the restaurant and at the weekend markets. We always leave so happy and full of great food!
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ShayLynn Miller
This food was so amazing! I’m so thankful Amina’s was sharing their culture with us. We also saw them at the Capital City Public Market and got some more food! Definitely recommend!
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Matthew Hebb
Truly unique and absolutely excellent. 100% recommend. I have a had a few sambusas before, but the goat one I had here was by far my favorite I have had anywhere. I have little experience with the other dishes (aside from the Ethiopian breads etc) but the fufu and chicken I ordered was absolutely mind blowing. It’s sort of hard to describe but the fufu is a corn mush…I would liken it to grits, but a little more compacted and almost like a cake. It isn’t sweet, it’s mostly neutral (didn’t try the rice but I saw some and it looked nice) and the reason it is mostly neutral is because the chicken dish that goes on top is like flavor-city. The main dish is a again a bit hard to describe but it’s almost like a roasted chicken stew, but the chicken pieces are good size. Lots of vegetables and spices. I will advise these dishes would be spicy to some. I have some heat tolerance and I found it to be perfectly spicy, like just hot enough to be hot, but not so hot you lose enjoyment. I would say if you have no heat tolerance you may want to ask what they can suggest. The service was very friendly and informative. A quick note, this IS counter service but it is NOT fast food. It is clear they cook to order and the staff is small. It didn’t take exceedingly long, but if you don’t call ahead expect to wait a bit for your order. They are clearly focused on quality. This is a no frills place focused on making a selection of dishes well. The prices and portions are excellent.
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Isabel Lee
Stopped by for a quick snack after getting back on I-80. Their traditional sambusa was delicious and I could tell it was freshly fried. Their mango pineapple drink managed to be refreshing with a hint of spice without actually being spicy???? Incredible. This is an Boise gem.
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Emily Stevenson
The food was delicious and the owners were lovely! Will definitely come back again 🙂
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Aman Bihla
1st time having African food and its mind blowing…Store being run by a really nice family..Try their Sambusas and rice with goat(Barees e Erang)…and nice talking to the guy in front.
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Brittany Morris
We found their stand at the farmers market downtown this weekend, and had the traditional sambusa! So yummy, and you can tell it’s all fresh. We’re excited to go to the restaurant and try more from their menu!
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Jennifer Khanthavilay
I’ve only ever had their food delivered but my God, it’s delicious! I’ve tried the beef sambusa, the fufu and beef, and the chicken and rice. And everything is so delicious! That sauce they give you on the side of the dishes is delicious! I just want to buy and a giant jar of it and eat it everything! If you’re looking to try African food, I would HIGHLY recommend it!
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