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Naima’s Restaurant
Yes, Naima is a fully Halal restaurant – all our meats are sourced … 249 Lisbon Street, Lewiston, ME 04240. Hours Open. Monday to Sunday from 11 AM …
Naima Restaurant, 249 Lisbon St, Lewiston, ME 04240, US
Marois Restaurant, located in Lewiston, ME, offers a unique dining experience with its African cuisine. From traditional Ethiopian injera to flavorful Moroccan …
Discovering Lewiston’s Somali Cuisine at Naima Restaurant
We strongly recommend that every Bates student try Somali food to gain a deeper appreciation for Lewiston’s diversity and to support a family- …
Reviews
Nusrat Jahan
The food there is amazingly good. The only problem I faced is communication. There was no printed menu Neither a website. So there’s no way to know what they serve or the prices. At first a fine lady came to take order but she didn’t know any English, so we couldn’t quite communicate. Then a guy came, he told us what was available (only the meat options with rice, we went for lunch, we have no idea what else they serve) and we ordered. It didn’t take long and the food was delicious. We ordered two sombusas, mutton with rice and beef with rice; the salad and water were complementary with rice I think. All of them tasted very good. This cost us about $35-39 (I don’t actually remember right now, but it was in between). The atmosphere is good, spacious.
… moreImran Khan Tutul
The food was amazing. I tried their beef w rice and goat w rice and sambusa. All of them were top notch. There is no printed Menu so I’d suggest to look it up in the map pictures before you go there.
… moreSofia Rossi
Food is absolutely amazing! Came here for lunch and tried the sambusas and rice w/chicken. Everything was so flavorful and delicious. The service was incredibly fast, and our food was ready within 5-10 minutes of ordering. Definitely will be eating here again!
… moreAyman Siam
The most authentic Somalian food and man it was soooooooo flavorful and delicious. Good portions and pricing. But what’s more satisfying was the hospitality, community you’ll see and the feeling. Highly recommend.
… moreMolly Sparling
The owner was so friendly and since we had never had this style of food before, he fed us a feast of selections. We felt like guests in his home. Portions were generous and well seasoned. Highly recommend!
… morePeterson Toscano
I ordered the goat. I always order the goat. Whenever goat is on the menu, it’s the one for me—rare, elusive, and delicious. In the U.S., goats are everywhere, but not on most menus. So I find myself in Jamaican joints, African spots, Indian places, sometimes Mexican kitchens—anywhere goat might appear. And here, in this Somali restaurant, it did.
When we arrived, there was no printed menu. Our server—kind, soft-spoken, with little English—simply answered our question, “What do you have for lunch?” with: “Chicken, beef, or goat… and rice… and injera bread.” Goat was the obvious choice. We learned too late that we could have spoken to him in French, which might have opened up more conversation. Still, the simplicity of that exchange felt like an invitation: just choose, and be fed.
And fed we were. The goat was exquisite—tender, rich with flavor, the kind of dish you don’t just eat, you remember. Goat once reigned as the most popular meat in the world, until chicken overtook it—largely because China’s booming middle class wanted more chicken on their tables. Goat, though, has stayed special. It’s gentler on the land than lamb, nibbling at weeds and brush rather than tearing up the roots, thriving in dry places with little water or feed. It’s a sustainable choice, though you’d never know that from its absence on most menus.
Here, they made goat sing. Every bite was deeply seasoned, the rice was perfect, the injera soft and tangy. The meal was as much about the welcome—the pared-down clarity of “chicken, beef, or goat”—as it was about the food itself.
If you see goat on the menu here, take the leap. Or skip the menu entirely, ask the question, and be surprised. Either way, you’ll leave happy. Ten out of ten.
… moreWhen we arrived, there was no printed menu. Our server—kind, soft-spoken, with little English—simply answered our question, “What do you have for lunch?” with: “Chicken, beef, or goat… and rice… and injera bread.” Goat was the obvious choice. We learned too late that we could have spoken to him in French, which might have opened up more conversation. Still, the simplicity of that exchange felt like an invitation: just choose, and be fed.
And fed we were. The goat was exquisite—tender, rich with flavor, the kind of dish you don’t just eat, you remember. Goat once reigned as the most popular meat in the world, until chicken overtook it—largely because China’s booming middle class wanted more chicken on their tables. Goat, though, has stayed special. It’s gentler on the land than lamb, nibbling at weeds and brush rather than tearing up the roots, thriving in dry places with little water or feed. It’s a sustainable choice, though you’d never know that from its absence on most menus.
Here, they made goat sing. Every bite was deeply seasoned, the rice was perfect, the injera soft and tangy. The meal was as much about the welcome—the pared-down clarity of “chicken, beef, or goat”—as it was about the food itself.
If you see goat on the menu here, take the leap. Or skip the menu entirely, ask the question, and be surprised. Either way, you’ll leave happy. Ten out of ten.
Rachael Leighton
I walked in today on an impulse, as I’ve never tried this type of food before. I wanted to try the anjera because I’ve been curious about it but it wasn’t available at that time of day, so I asked for some suggestions. The man working (possibly the owner?) was very friendly and helpful and made me a mixed plate (to go) of meats and rice, with some other vegetables and sauce on the side, and brought me a bottle of water. Everything was absolutely delicious, and I can see this becoming a new craving for me.
… moreVerina Chatata
The owners were really lovely and we felt very taken care of. The food was also very good and they had great portions for sharing
… moreTodd Bello
Well no menus here but guy greets you with a big smile . I got a big plate of food with meats rice potato’s , veggies a banana on the side & water. I must say it was very tasty I recommend it .
… moreTiffany Whitaker
The owner is phenomenal! He is very welcoming, he always says something funny to make me laugh, the food is consistent and he is very accommodating. He takes time to talk to you and make sure you are satisfied and I love the complimentary banana’s. My favorite is the spaghetti with goat meat
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