Marwa Market and Grill

Bariis Iskukaris

Somali-style spiced rice fragrant with xawaash (a warming spice blend of cumin, coriander, and cardamom), cooked with a short-grain texture that holds up against braised protein

Goat or Lamb Stew

Slow-braised bone-in meat in a lightly spiced tomato-forward broth — the kind of dish that rewards patience and comes with enough sauce to soak into the accompanying rice

Suqaar

Diced halal beef or goat quickly stir-fried with onions, peppers, and xawaash spice — a leaner, faster-cooking alternative to the stews that works especially well at lunch

Somali Tea (Shaah)

Spiced milk tea brewed with cardamom and cloves — a standard closer to any Somali meal and worth ordering even if you don't usually drink tea