Kismayo Kitchen is a highly rated restaurant in Burlington, VT, serving authentic Somali cuisine in a casual, cozy setting at 505 Riverside Ave., Burlington, VT 05401.
Known for flavorful comfort food, halal dishes, healthy options, vegan and vegetarian choices, and quick bites, this Burlington, Vermont restaurant is a favorite for lunch, dinner, solo dining, and catering. Guests can enjoy dine-in seating, counter service, takeaway, kerbside pickup, delivery, and on-site services, with reservations accepted for added convenience.
Kismayo Kitchen also offers wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, and seating, plus free Wi-Fi, gender-neutral toilets, and a welcoming atmosphere. With a 4.90-star rating from 746 reviews, Kismayo Kitchen stands out among restaurants in Burlington, VT for quality Somali food, friendly service, and a convenient location.
To enjoy one of the best Somali restaurants in Burlington, VT, visit Kismayo Kitchen at 505 Riverside Ave. or call +1 802-448-3032.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Food & Drinks
Choose between Beef Steak, Chicken, or Goat Meat (+$5)
Coconut stew with vegetables and rice
Hear from our valued guests
We stumbled onto Kismayo Kitchen while visiting Burlington for the weekend. Being Somali ourselves we came in with lower expectations on ‘authenticity’ but we were happily surprised. We ordered the novelty dish called “Federation” which is half rice and half spaghetti with choice of protein. For heat lovers like myself ask for the spicy hot sauce (basbaas). The food was delicious and the generous portions allowed us to take some for later. The atmosphere is unassuming and mom&pop style. The waitstaff and owner were friendly, attentive and patient.
The menu is limited, but the food tastes so good!! I had chicken & rice, which is amazing. They cooked the rice just perfectly. I had beef samosa, which is also delectable. The guy who served me food gave me tea for free. Thank you. The tea tastes like sweetened chai. The place looks humble, but the service is really good.
Kismayo kitchen is a modern Somali street food style joint. This is by far my favorite place to grab a quick bite in Burlington. Location-wise it is a bit on the outskirts of downtown but it is certainly worth the trip or delivery. Their Philly cheese steak is one of my go-tos on the menu. A nice sub roll stuffed to the brim with beef, some hints of tomato, and a balanced amount of cheese, I’d call it one of their signature dishes. If the samosas haven’t sold out when you’re there, then ordering a couple of those is a must. And if you’re looking for the most authentic Somali experience try one of the rice dishes, which comes with choice of a chicken or vegan stew. And, if you get the chance to interact with the employees, you’ll realize that they are the friendliest kind of people making every meal here feel personalized.
Food was really good here. I had the chicken and rice. It was very tasty and did not leave me feeling heavy. I appreciated the kind service as they made me feel very welcomed. I definitely recommend coming here again! My friend who is also a vegetarian enjoyed his coconut stew and rice. This place deserves all the praise!
Don’t judge this restaurant by its looks, food is very good. The vegetable Samosas were excellent, worth trying as a starter. We had the chicken coconut stew, chicken with rice and chicken gyro. Everything tasted good, first time having Somali food and will be back again! Flavorful but not overly spicy.
I’ve never eaten here, but if you like Indian cuisine it seems like the place to go. It is run by a very friendly group of Muslims ready to greet you and take your order…. Love the warm and friendly demeanor of the employees that work there. I’m a food delivery driver. I pick up there from time to time.
Delicious, large portions and very well-priced. The tea is amazing and the staff are very friendly and helpful. Great experience, came all the way from Montreal and will come again InshaAllah!
Amazing food and courteous staff. This is my 2nd time going to this restaurant. And food is delicious as expected, I was in Burlington, I believe in 2021 and met the owner Umar, such a gem of a gentleman. I found out on this trip that he passed away. Beautiful soul and great chef. I had samosa and Philly cheese steak sandwich. Wife had coconut chicken stew with rice, all items are just spot on and delicious. Make sure to try their tea as well. Staff is very helpful in explaining dishes and go out of their way to make you comfortable.
I wanted to wait to come here with my friends but I couldn’t resist so I had to buy myself takeout for lunch. Fortunately I will be coming back with my friends soon. I can’t wait to try everything on the menu!
Kismayo kitchen is top restaurant dined there spaghetti with goat meat and take out rice with the chicken. I come from Minneapolis where we have largest community in USA but they never had such this place. love to come back.
Common questions about Kismayo Kitchen
Kismayo Kitchen is located at 505 Riverside Ave., Burlington, VT 05401, United States, Burlington, VT, United States.
You can reach Kismayo Kitchen by calling +1 802-448-3032.
Kismayo Kitchen has a rating of 4.9 out of 5 based on 746 customer reviews.
Kismayo Kitchen features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating.
Kismayo Kitchen features the following service options: Kerbside pickup, Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Kismayo Kitchen features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Kismayo Kitchen features the following offerings: Comfort food, Halal food, Healthy options, Quick bite, Small plates, Vegan options, Vegetarian options.
Kismayo Kitchen features the following dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Counter service, Seating.
Kismayo Kitchen features the following amenities: Gender-neutral toilets, Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
Kismayo Kitchen features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy.
Kismayo Kitchen features the following crowd: Tourists, University students.
Kismayo Kitchen features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
Kismayo Kitchen features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Kismayo Kitchen features the following children: Good for kids.
Kismayo Kitchen features the following parking: Free parking lot, Paid parking lot, Plenty of parking.
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