Questions and answers
Jubba Somali Restaurant San Jose: frequently asked questions
Short answers to the questions people ask most about Jubba Somali Restaurant in San Jose. Each answer says where the information comes from. Details were last checked on November 13, 2026.
The business
The basics
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.
Getting there
Visiting
Where is Jubba Somali Restaurant?
5330 Terner Way, San Jose, CA 95136 (Ste 40 per Yelp), in a small storefront strip near a light rail station.
Is there parking and outdoor seating?
Zabihah lists parking, and Yelp visitors and tags mention outdoor tables and seats. A Wanderlog reviewer mentions free parking.
Is it open on holidays?
Hours can differ on public holidays, so call (408) 440-1504 first.
Is there a light rail station nearby?
A 2016 blog visit says the restaurant is next to a light rail station. We did not confirm which station, so check the Google Maps listing.
Does Jubba Somali Restaurant do takeout and delivery?
Yelp shows takeout and delivery, and Zabihah names DoorDash, Grubhub and Seamless. We did not verify the store pages on those apps.
Everything else
More questions
Is Jubba Somali Restaurant open right now or temporarily closed?
It is unclear. An owner post on Google dated September 14, 2026 says it was temporarily closed until further notice as of September 11, 2026, yet Google and Yelp still show normal weekly hours. Call (408) 440-1504 before you go.
Is the tea free?
Wanderlog and Zabihah both mention complimentary Somali spiced tea. It was not confirmed whether that continues, so ask when you call.
Does it have a prayer area?
Zabihah lists a designated prayer area.
How is it rated on Google and Yelp?
Google Maps showed 4.6 from 1,402 reviews on November 13, 2026, and Yelp showed 4.5 from about 1,600. Ratings change over time.
Does Jubba Somali Restaurant take reservations?
It was not confirmed. A Yelp tag mentions reservations but no other listing does, and ordering is described as at the counter. Call (408) 440-1504 to ask.
Who runs this website?
San Jose Plate Notes publishes it. It is an independent guide, not owned or run by Jubba Somali Restaurant, and it takes no orders or payments. See the about page.
Who owns Jubba Somali Restaurant?
A 2016 blog visit says it is run by a Somali family. Owner names and the opening year were not found in the listings we checked.
Ask the business
Still not sure?
For anything about current stock, bookings, large orders or holiday hours, Jubba Somali Restaurant itself is the only reliable source. Call (408) 440-1504.
Before you go, check the Jubba Somali Restaurant guide for the current hours and the menu.