What Is Sambusa?

Sambusa is a beloved Somali snack — a crisp, golden pastry with a savory filling. It’s crunchy, flavorful and made to be shared, which is exactly how it’s most often enjoyed.

What’s inside

The filling is savory and well-seasoned, wrapped in a thin pastry and fried to a golden crisp. The combination of the crunchy shell and the flavorful center is what makes it so satisfying.

How it’s enjoyed

Sambusa is a natural companion to tea and coffee — especially Somali Shaah and Qahwo. It’s the kind of snack that appears at gatherings and gets passed around the table.

Sambusa at Hamdi

At Hamdi Coffee in Minneapolis, sambusa is served fresh alongside our tea and coffee. It pairs beautifully with a warm cup from our tea & coffee menu — a faithful, delicious combination.