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Jubba Somali Restaurant in San Jose, CA: hours, menu and how to get there
Open Thursday to Tuesday, 11:30 AM to 9 PM; closed Wednesday5330 Terner Way, San Jose(408) 440-1504
Jubba Somali Restaurant is a family-owned Somali restaurant at 5330 Terner Way, San Jose, CA 95136, known for goat platters, suqaar and sambusas, but its owner posted in September 2026 that it was temporarily closed. Call (408) 440-1504 before going. This independent guide collects its public details in one place.
Temporary closure notice. A post by the owner on the restaurant's Google profile, dated September 14, 2026, says Jubba Somali Restaurant was temporarily closed until further notice as of September 11, 2026. We could not confirm whether it has reopened: Google Maps and Yelp still show normal weekly hours (checked November 13, 2026). Call (408) 440-1504 before you go.
The short version
What you will find at Jubba Somali Restaurant
According to its Google Maps listing and a 2016 blog visit, Jubba is a Somali restaurant run by a family, in a small storefront strip near a light rail station. Wanderlog says you order at the counter, take a number and staff bring the food to open seating. Zabihah lists it as a halal restaurant, based on the restaurant’s own statement.
Goat, suqaar and sambusas
The Google profile describes the restaurant as known for goat platters and samosas. The menu lists a roasted goat cutlet, beef and chicken suqaar and sambusas. See the menu.
18 dishes, four sections
Yelp's menu page lists 18 items across dinner entrees, wraps, sides and beverages. Dinner entrees run from $20.99 to $43.99 there, as read on November 13, 2026. Full menu and prices.
Dine-in, takeout, delivery
Yelp shows takeout and delivery, and Zabihah names DoorDash, Grubhub and Seamless. Indoor and outdoor seating are mentioned. See hours and location.
From the menu
The dishes people order most
These dishes are the ones Yelp’s menu page highlights as most liked, with prices exactly as that page showed them on November 13, 2026. Prices can change, so confirm by phone.
#1 most liked online
Sports Plate$43.99
A big plate for two people with a combination of two meats.
#3 most liked online
Roasted Goat Cutlet$25.99
Spiced goat meat in the traditional Somali style, served on basmati rice.
#2 most liked online
Beef Suqaar$25.99
Slices of beef cooked with onions, fresh vegetables and spices.
#4 most liked online
Chicken Suqaar$23.99
Slices of chicken cooked with onions, fresh vegetables and spices.
#5 most liked online
Chicken Kay Kay$23.99
Chopped chapatti mixed with chicken, spiced tea, onions, banana, sesame oil and cilantro.
#6 most liked online
Sambusa$3.00
Somali pastry triangle, described in a 2016 visit as filled with minced beef, onion and spices.
When to go
Opening hours
Current status is unclear. The owner’s Google post of September 14, 2026 says the restaurant was temporarily closed until further notice. The hours below are the normal weekly hours that Google Maps and Yelp still showed on November 13, 2026: 11:30 AM to 9 PM, Thursday to Tuesday, closed Wednesday. Call (408) 440-1504 to confirm before you travel.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Temporary closure notice | Owner post on Google Maps dated 14 Sep 2026: temporarily closed until further notice as of 11 Sep 2026. Not confirmed as lifted or still in force; call first. |
Find it
Getting there and parking
The business is at 5330 Terner Way, San Jose, CA 95136. Yelp gives the unit as Ste 40, in a small shopping strip at the corner of Terner Way, and a 2016 blog visit noted it is next to a light rail station. Zabihah lists parking, and a Wanderlog reviewer mentions free parking.
More detail is on the hours and location page.
Quick answers
Common questions about Jubba Somali Restaurant San Jose
What are the opening hours of Jubba Somali Restaurant?
Google Maps and Yelp show 11:30 AM to 9 PM from Thursday to Tuesday, closed Wednesday, as checked on November 13, 2026. The owner posted a temporary closure notice dated September 14, 2026, so call (408) 440-1504 to confirm.
What is the phone number?
(408) 440-1504.
Is the food halal?
Zabihah lists it as a halal restaurant, and Yelp files it under Halal, based on the restaurant’s own statement. Ask staff if you need to be certain.
Does it have its own website?
No. The website on its Google profile belongs to someone else and does not show the menu.
Does Jubba Somali Restaurant have Instagram or Facebook pages?
None were found in the listings we checked on November 13, 2026. The phone number and Google Maps listing are the best ways to reach it.
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Sources
Where this information comes from
This is an independent guide, so everything on it is gathered from public listings and checked by hand. We name the source so you can check it too.
- Google Maps listing for Jubba Somali Restaurant: address, phone, weekly hours, coordinates, rating and review count, owner's closure post of 14 Sep 2026
- Yelp business page: hours, Halal/Somali categories, $$ price level, delivery and take-out, outdoor seating, popular dishes
- Yelp menu page: full menu with prices and descriptions (Yelp notes it may not be up to date)
- Zabihah listing: halal status as stated by the restaurant, prayer area, parking, delivery apps
- United Nations of Food blog (21 Jul 2016): family ownership, location next to a light rail station, early dishes
- Wanderlog place page: second confirmation of hours, ordering style, seating, free tea
Last checked on November 13, 2026. Spotted something out of date? Tell us and we will fix it.