Hoyo's Kitchen

I had been to Hoyo's a number of times before going veg, both at the Bridge Park and North Market locations. They offer build your own bowls with African inspired options. I had read that their vegetarian bowl was something special, and it is. The bowl is a medley of African stews, veggies, and spiced rice. The portion size is plentiful, this is truly a meal. It can come with one of three sauces ranging from flavorful to downright spicy. The Bridge Park outpost of Hoyo's used to be focused on juice and hand pies (think African empanada), but they now offer their full menu. As veg options go, the bowl at Hoyo's is an excellent option.

We ordered their bowl with goat, lentils, and the Somali flat bread. You order at the counter and they call you when the meal is ready -- the service was quick and efficient.The Somali flat bread was excellent. The lentils and flavors of the dish were also very good. The only problem was that the goat was way overcooked. Nonetheless, I look forward to return visit and trying some of their other menu items.

My family and I tried Hoyo's for the first time. I found the chicken suqaar really yummy. Be careful of getting it with the spicy rice and green chili sauce, as it packs a very spicy kick (goes to your throat). It was really yummy though regardless. We also got the chicken and beef sambusas. It's nice that they fry these to order. We liked the beef one more, but they were inconsistent with the frying. Some were too fried. The sambusas are quite large, but I could have done without the overly onion addition to the meat. The sambusas should also come with a cilantro or some kind of dipping sauce.I got the watermelon guava drink mixed with the mango. I was told the best drink is actually mixing all their flavors: watermelon guava, mango, and ginger pineapple. The drink was good, not overly sweet and refreshing. Will go back for the combo rice bowls.

Always a struggle to decide what to pick in the food hall/market cause everything looks good. Picked to try out Hoyo's Kitchen when I'm in North Market Bridge Park. It is actually my first time trying some Somali food. I really like the straightforward menu with the start up to build a bowl, wrap or salad. Then protein and veggies to follow. I got the Mango Chicken rice bowl and love it. The chicken is tender and the sauce is slightly sweet and have some subtle fruitiness. You can get it with the spicy level of your choice. I like it mild and just a kick to it. Also, have to highlight their Watermelon and Guava drink. Super refreshing and prefect for the hot days.

Do not get the mango chicken! Even though it is the most expensive thing on the menu it is bone dry inside and hard. Like it was made a week ago and sat outside the fridge. When I said "this is not edible. It's too dry" I was told that is how mango chicken is. What a waste of an $18 lunch! Had to eat around the chicken. So gross. When they saw me taking pictures of it they brought me over a different chicken which was really good. The vegetables were fresh. They redeemed themselves but don't get the mango chicken

Stopped in on a Wednesday night about 30 minutes before they closed. There was no line and the man working was super nice and answered all my questions since this was my first time visiting. I ended up getting a bowl with spicy rice, safari chicken, lots of toppings, and the garlic yogurt sauce. While I was waiting they even offered me a free chai! The bowl only took about 5 minutes and I took it to go. The flavors were amazing and everything tasted so fresh even though they were close to closing. The bowl with tip was $17 which is definitely on the pricier end, but it was so good and I was able to eat the leftovers for lunch the next day so it was worth it in my opinion. Highly recommend and I will be back!

Yummy! I enjoyed a bowl with spicy rice, safari chicken and various vegetables. It's a zesty type of spicy. Not spicy initially but it grows. Not sure but tasted like a combination of turmeric, cloves and coriander etc. If you are daring there's even spicier choices. Will definitely come back.

Hoyo's at North Market is amazing! The flavor combinations are delightfully adventurous, making every bite a culinary adventure. During my visit, I enjoyed in the chicken suqaar over rice, paired with a selection of hot and cold veggies. The staff recommended a perfect combination of sauces (which unfortunately slipped my mind to note down), elevating the dish to new heights of flavor. And let's not forget the side of injera, adding a traditional touch to the whole experience. If I lived closer, I'd be a regular here without a doubt! Can't wait for my next visit.

This is my favorite vender in the Dublin North Market. The food is consistently fantastic, and the staff is always super friendly. The sambusas are a wonderful grab and go lunch or snack, and the included sauces are out of this world! I have had many of their other menu items over the past year and have never been disappointed. Do yourself a favor and check this place out. A solid 5!

Little pockets of spicy love. That's what you get when you bite into a Hoyo's samosas: a pocket of fried and spicy deliciousness. This is a Somali fast-casual joint inside the North Market Bridge Park. There is another location in Columbus, but I happened upon this one when I visited the food hall in Dublin. The samosas -- stuffed, fried triangles filled with different fillings -- are nicely displayed and were calling out to me when I passed by. I had to try one. The samosas are hardy and filling, and they come with two different dipping sauces. The samosa that I got was pretty spicy, and the sauces were spicy too, so if you like a little heat, you'll like these.Hoyo's also sells juices, like mango and tamarind, as well as Somali chai. This restaurant is located inside the North Market Bridge Park, so you have a lot of other food choices, but you should definitely try this one.