About - Darba Somalian Restaurant
Welcome to Darba Somalian Restaurant, where the flavors of East Africa come alive in the heart of St. Louis. We're a family-owned restaurant that's passionate about serving up more than just delicious food. We're dedicated to sharing our culture and community with you. As a proud member of the St. Louis community, we love being a part of the local soccer club scene. You can catch us cheering on our favorite teams or enjoying a meal before a big game. Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction is unwavering – we want every guest to feel like family. We're proud of our 4.75-star rating and we're not slowing down. Our menu offers a range of dishes for every taste and budget, all made with love and care. So why not come visit us today? We can't wait to serve you at 2219 Gravois Ave in St. Louis, MO. Call us at (636) 628-9244 to make a reservation or learn more about our website.
Amenities and More
Offerings
- Comfort food
- Healthy options
- Small plates
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
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Y'all!! I found it, the CHEAPEST lunch in the Lou, and it doesn't even rely on cheap carb basics like heaps of rice or pasta or bread!! I stopped in to try their sambusas since I'd never had Somalian cuisine as far as I knew. Upon entering there was a small grocery selection, but a quick walk straight back through the beaded curtain led to the restaurant. I ordered two sambusas for $1.99 each and waited for a few minutes as delivery drivers came and went while some locals ate. This is definitely a hole in the wall kind of place if you decide to dine in, but there's a decent amount of seating. In any case, a few minutes later the young lady working the restaurant brought my to-go bag out, and imagine my surprise when it included a free bottle of water and a banana! I mean, were not talking about top-dollar stuff here, but I literally only spent $3.98 on my purchase pre-tax. The water and banana alone would cost twice that where I work. If you want to try something new, on a dime, this is a decent lunch for four dollars! What an absolute bargain. (And just as importantly, the sambusas were delicious! My favorite was the beef. Expect a curry-adjacent flavor profile with a slight kick and a deeper flavor profile than Caribbean or Indian curries, in my opinion.)
Absolutely delicious! Food was seasoned to perfection. I got the tilapia filets with fufu. Completely devoured the entire dish. I would also recommend getting the chicken sombusa appetizer, I got 4 extra to take home.
Great atmosphere, fast service and good customer service. Also your taste buds won’t be disappointed. I had the chapati with soup. 👍🏿👍🏿