Salama Restaurant and Cafe

Reviews

• Glenn Q.

  star star star star star 9 June 2026

  3 stars for atmosphere, five for the food. Flavor: very interesting, I had not had Somalian cuisine before, but this was in the top ten meals I've had this year. Genuine Somalian, the lady who recommended my dish is from Mogadishu. I will return to Salaama many times.  If you are bored and wondering whether to have Chinese or Italian again, think Somalian...this is a splendid place for lunch, fast service, & it wasn't busy. No alcohol, no problem.

• Chris G.

  star star star star star_border 26 May 2026

  What a meal! Take your taste buds on an adventure and have some Somali food. It was a "unique" experience never having had Somali food before, but I'd stop here on my next visit to the SeaTac area. I'll be honest, it doesn't look like much when you pull up, fairly basic & nothing fancy about it, but the food... You will leave with your taste buds wow-ed.
  
  This was a random food stop we made for dinner, but we are so glad we did. Talk about delicious!
  We had a mixed plate of meat and rice. The goat meat had so much flavor! The lamb was savory. The chicken was tasty. The rice was some of the best I've had. Honestly... try the goat.

• Chang L.

  star star star star star 25 May 2026

  Taste- *****
  Ambiance- ***
  Parking- ****
  Service- *****
  
  Salama is a gem, and I encourage all to try it. This was one of the most satisfying meals I've had in some time. The owners and servers are so friendly and guided us to some great recommendations. We tried rice with lamb and chicken combo and kati-kati (a "sauté noodle dish" made with bread). The dishes are deliciously spiced, flavors are complex and aromatic. Highlights for me included the rice, the kati-kati, the chicken, and the fried appetizer. The portion were generous, and the price very reasonable. We really enjoyed our dishes and will be returning for sure!

• Paul L.

  star star star star star 22 May 2026

  hidden gem ! loved the food. tasty rendition of Kati kati. pretty well balanced. good food period.

• Amber C.

  star star star star star 15 May 2026

  My coworkers convinced me to check out this restaurant and it has become one of my favorite places. The quality and quantity of the food for the price was incredible. We tried the chicken, lamb, and goat, and everything was great. The goat was especially tender and delicious. I'll come here again for sure!
  
  (Also an excellent food safety rating!)