Istar Restaurant & Banquet

Bariis Iskukaris

Somali spiced rice pilaf fragrant with xawaash spice blend, raisins, and often served alongside braised meat — the dish that defines the kitchen

Hilib Ari (Goat)

Slow-cooked goat, tender to the bone, seasoned with Somali spices and typically served with rice or canjeero

Suqaar

Diced beef or goat sautéed with onion, peppers, and cumin — a quick, satisfying order that pairs naturally with canjeero

Sambuusa

Crispy fried pastry pockets filled with seasoned ground meat and onion — lighter and more tightly sealed than South Asian samosas

Canjeero

Spongy, slightly sour Somali flatbread used to scoop stew or eaten with tea — essential as a side for any meat dish

Shaah (Somali Spiced Tea)

Sweet, milky tea steeped with cardamom and cinnamon — the essential closer to any Somali meal, served in a glass

Cambuulo

Adzuki beans slow-cooked with butter and sugar — a Somali staple that reads like comfort food, often served as a side or light meal