Hoyo's Kitchen

Pro- Food was super yummy, flavorful, and large quantity! - For spicy option, recommend spicy rice, chicken suqaar (spicy) or mango chicken (spicy and sweet), green chili salsaCon- Parking by the North Market. It is hard to tell, but the garage is open next to it (can get ticket validated inside the North Market) - Update (or remove) prices from Hoyo's website

My husband and I wanted to try this place while visiting Columbus because of the great Yelp reviews. We both ordered the Safari Chicken and Beef Suqaar. For our sides we ordered cabbage, spinach, lentils and chickpeas. The food was good and the portion sizes were even better! Try Hoyo's Kitchen for yourself!

Delicious food! Nice assembly line setup so it's pretty quick. I got the mango chicken with Somali rice, lentils and spinach. Very good but it's fun because you can make it your own and try different combos. I go anytime I come to Columbus to visit family.

This North Market is exploding with exciting food options. On our fourth trip here just to eat at Hoyo's Kitchen. If you're new to Somali cuisine, this is where you begin. These folks are most helpful in guiding you. So many ingredients mesh well that you are bound to find the combination that best suits you. It works like many places these days. Pick between a bowl, wrap or salad. Then a protein and vegetables. Finally, sides and a drink. A popular choice: Somali Chai Tea.The Safari Chicken Bowl was popular in our group. I opted for the goat, chickpeas and spinach. Then a side of Injera. If you're into spicy, try the sugaar. The goat has bones. Not something I care for, but it was so good I persevered just fine. The chickpeas were fresh as was the spinach. I should've ordered the wrap, not the bowl. But I did get the injera.The injera was addicting. It's good for you, too. Made with teff flour and a fermented starter, they tell me it helps to maintain gut flora which helps your body attack the bad bacteria! 08/24

Somalian food. Delicious. Flavourful. Homemade. Downtown Columbus, Ohio.This review is from my visit to Hoyo's Kitchen in North Market in March 2023. I had previously visited North Market many times so it was nice to come back and see a new business addition, Hoyo's Kitchen. I was in town for the Arnold Classic competition with a friend so we decided to stop in for lunch.FOOD -- choose between a bowl or a salad. For the bowl, you can get Somali rice, spicy rice, or injera which is the light bread that looks like Indian Naan bread but much lighter with an almost bitter taste. For protein options, choose between beef, goat meat, chicken, or vegetarian. I ordered a somali rice bowl with chicken which was tasty. It came in a plastic container with a reasonable amount of food. It was the perfect lunch after walking around so much at the Arnold Classic. TIP: Some of the chicken choices have different levels of spice so ask them about it. I love spicy foods but I can't remember if I got the mango chicken or the slightly spicier chicken suqaar since I'm writing this review over a year later.I recommend this local business and I'll certainly be back.****GOAL of 150 reviews in 2024- 66/150 total reviews in 2024- 716 total overall Yelp reviews- Reviewed on 13 July 2024

First of all, I'm not sure if she's the owner but I want to say she is, she's soooo sweeet! Or at least maybe a family member? She helped me build an all vegan bowl and the flavors were amazing. If you love spicy food, you'll enjoy the options with lots of spice! Not everything is spicy though, if that's not your thing.My vegan bowl:Spicy rice and regular riceLentilsChickpeasSpinachCabbageSpinachCucumberTomatoGreen chili salsa (on the side)I also enjoyed a Sambusa (similar to samosa if you're more familiar with the Indian fried pocket). It was stuffed with lots of delicious ingredients and happy they had a vegan one as well. Thank you!! Highly recommend. ***this location is inside the North Market

Stopped in for a snack while visiting the market. I got a chicken sambusa and the pineapple ginger lemonade.The sambusa was delicious and quite large and the mix of green chile sauce and garlic sauce was great.The lemonade was so refreshing with a hint of ginger. Wish I had more room in my tummy to try the entrees

Best Sambusa I've had in a long time!!!The sambusa was so good I took one bite and any thought of taking a photo was gone!!! It was perfectly crispy on the outside but the inside was a perfect blend of chicken and spices! I would honestly go back and get only sambusas. They had veggie, chicken, and beef.I also got the mango chicken bowl and it was pretty good however the sambusas really outshone it. Still tasty.This spot is inside a market so there is plenty to choose from!

Omigoodness-it was a flavor explosion!!! I loved every bite. Normally, I can't finish my whole meal, but I was addicted; I couldn't stop myself. I had the chicken Suqaar with spicy rice. It came with various selections of cooked and raw vegetables. I had the chick peas and cucumber. Chick peas were delicious; I would order that again. The cucumber wasn't the best choice for me, but still good. I'm in Columbus for work, so I ordered Uber eats. Vincent was very nice. Obviously, I can't critique the restaurant, but with food like that unless the restaurant is dirty you won't notice. Oh-YES please!

Really good Somali food. Bold flavors just like Indian food. The chickpea curry is exactly like Indian chickpea curry. The mango chicken and spicy rice are a great combo for those who like spice. With the added hot sauces, I was really sweating it. The owner is amazing and friendly guy. We had a great conversation. Can't wait to get back on my next visit to Columbus.