Silver Star Café & Banquet

Café & restaurant — Somali and international cuisine in Hodan

Address: Digfer Street, Hodan, Mogadishu, Somalia
Phone: +252 61 026 1400
Hours: 8:00am – 1:00am

Menu prices: $1–$12 · $ · Median main: $3.75 · 180/180 with a published price

Café & restaurant — Somali and international cuisine

Starter

• Cream of Butternut — $5

  A smooth, creamy soup made from roasted butternut squash, fresh herbs, and warm spices, served with a warm bread roll.
• Cream Mushroom — $5

  A smooth soup packed with rich, earthy mushrooms, roasted garlic, and herbs, blended with cream and warm crusty bread.
• Spinach — $5

  A smooth soup packed with fresh green spinach, garlic, and herbs, blended with cream, served with lemon and warm bread.
• Tom Khai — $5

  A velvety coconut milk soup with tender chicken or fish, mushrooms, lime, lemongrass, and galangal. Mild, dairy-free.

Salads

• Tikka Salad — $8

  Succulent fish or chicken marinated in yogurt and tandoori spices, flame-grilled and served over crisp romaine and arugula.
• Chicken Ceaser Salad — $6

  Crisp romaine lettuce, tender grilled chicken, and golden herb croutons tossed in a creamy parmesan Caesar dressing.
• Fresh Garden Salad — $5

  A crunchy mix of fresh garden lettuce, ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, and carrots, served with your choice of dressing on the side.
• Silver Special Cobbsalad — $8

  A protein-packed favorite loaded with grilled chicken, bacon, egg, avocado, tomatoes, and blue cheese over crisp greens.
• Tuna Salad — $6

  Made with crisp celery and onions, served over fresh garden greens, cucumbers, and tomatoes. A light, high-protein favorite.

Breakfast

• Suqaar — $5

  Tiny, tender pieces of meat sautéed with crisp bell peppers, sweet carrots, onions, and garlic, seasoned with our aromatic house spice blend and a splash of fresh lime.
• Spanish Omelette — $5

  A thick-cut wedge of traditional Spanish omelette with melt-in-your-mouth potato slices and sweet onions pan-seared in rich olive oil, served warm or at room temperature.
• Oatmeal — $3

  Warm, thick-cut steel-cut oats cooked with brown sugar and vanilla, layered with spiced apples, toasted walnuts, and a splash of cold milk.
• Plain Porridge — $2

  A steaming bowl of creamy rolled oats slow-cooked to perfection, simple and ready to enjoy plain or customized with your favorite toppings.
• Beer — $5

  Served chilled.
• Shakshuka — $3

  Eggs poached in a spiced tomato, pepper, and onion sauce.
• Fuul — $3

  Slow-cooked fava beans mashed with olive oil, garlic, and warm spices.
• Rooti — $1

  Soft, warm flatbread served fresh.
• Boiled Egg — $1

  A simple boiled egg, served warm.
• Malawax — $1

  A soft, sweet Somali pancake, lightly spiced and pan-fried golden.

Lunch & Dinner

• Silver Special Fish (Grilled) (Lunch & Dinner) — $10

  Whole fish marinated in our signature spice blend and char-grilled to smoky, tender perfection.
• Grilled Herb Marinated Chicken Breast — $10

  Tender chicken breast marinated in garlic, herbs, and olive oil, then flame-grilled.
• Swahili Coconut Fish — $8

  Fresh fish simmered in a fragrant coconut and coastal-spice sauce.
• Braised Dhaylo — $10

  Tender, slow-braised beef shank cooked low and slow until it falls off the bone.
• Grilled Prime of Beef Fillet — $10

  A prime cut of beef fillet, char-grilled to your liking and full of flavor.
• Stir Fried — $8

  Tender strips of beef, chicken, or fish stir-fried with garlic, peppers, and onions.
• Finger Fish — $8

  Crispy golden fish fingers, lightly battered and fried to a crunch.
• Rice — $2

  Fluffy steamed rice, the perfect companion to any main.
• Soor — $3

  Traditional Somali cornmeal porridge, a hearty side to complement your meal.
• Iskolobo Fish — $8

  A whole fish deep-fried and seasoned with traditional Somali spices.
• Sizzling — $12

  Tender beef, chicken, or fish served sizzling hot on a cast-iron plate with peppers and onions.
• Chicken Wings — $5

  Crispy chicken wings tossed in your choice of bold buffalo or smoky BBQ sauce.

I Love Pasta

• Spaghetti Bolognese — $5

  Tender spaghetti noodles topped with our homemade, savory beef and tomato sauce, finished with parmesan and herbs.
• Penne Alfredo — $10

  Tender fettuccine noodles coated in a rich, homemade creamy butter and garlic parmesan sauce. Simple and satisfying.
• Pasta Alforno — $10

  Short tubular pasta baked with a rich meat and tomato sauce, herbs, and a blend of ricotta and mozzarella cheeses.
• Pasta Lasgna — $10

  A hearty, multi-layered pasta stacked with seasoned beef meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and melted mozzarella cheese.
• Pasta Fino — $2

  Tender pasta noodles smothered in our rich, savory tomato sauce with traditional Italian herbs and garlic. Vegetarian.

Indian Cuisine

• Afghani Chicken Curry — $8

  Tender chicken pieces simmered in a silky, cashew-infused cream and yogurt sauce with warm Afghani spices and herbs.
• Butter Chicken — $8

  Boneless chicken tandoori tikka simmered in a smooth, vibrant tomato-butter gravy, enriched with fresh cream and cashews.
• Biryani — $10

  Fragrant basmati rice layered with your choice of chicken, fish, or meat, marinated in spiced yogurt, mint, and coriander, slow-cooked.
• Seekh Kabab — $8

  Lean minced chicken or mutton seasoned with aromatic spices, ginger, garlic, and cilantro, hand-pressed onto skewers and fire-roasted.
• Chicken Tikka Wrap — $8

  Smoky grilled chicken tikka with crunchy onions and fresh bell peppers, wrapped in a soft tortilla or warm naan bread.
• Chicken Seekh Kabab Roll — $8

  Spiced ground chicken kabab grilled to juicy perfection, rolled in soft flatbread with onions and zesty green herb sauce.
• Karia — $8

  A vibrant, wok-tossed chicken or fish curry cooked with tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and ground spices in a thick, concentrated sauce.
• Silver Special Tandoori Platter — $10

  A generous combo of smoky Tandoori Chicken, Chicken Tikka, Fish Tikka, and Seekh Kababs, served with mint chutney and naan.
• Chicken Banjara Kabab — $7

  Tender chicken bites steeped in a spicy yogurt marinade with herbs and green chilies, grilled to a bold, zesty finish.
• Chicken Reshmi Kabab — $7

  Ultra-tender chicken marinated in a rich cream, yogurt, and cashew sauce, grilled in the tandoor for a silky, smoky finish.
• Chicken Rasoli Kabab — $8

  Gourmet chicken rolls stuffed with spiced mince and cheese, double-marinated in cashew-cream tandoori sauce, then grilled.
• Tandoori Kabab with Bones — $10

  Juicy, bone-in chicken marinated in spiced yogurt, roasted in our clay oven until smoky, tender, and full of BBQ flavor.
• Egg Fried Rice — $4

  Wok-fried rice tossed with egg and a savory blend of seasonings.
• Murg Lazit — $8

  Tender chicken cooked in a rich, aromatic spiced gravy.
• Malai Chicken — $8

  Boneless chicken simmered in a creamy, mildly spiced cashew and cream sauce.
• Murg Rara Chicken/Fish — $8

  Minced meat and your choice of chicken or fish, slow-cooked together in a rich, spiced gravy.
• Chicken Nuggets — $5

  Crispy breaded chicken nuggets, fried to a golden crunch.
• Chicken Manchurian — $6

  Crispy chicken tossed in a spicy, tangy Indo-Chinese Manchurian sauce.
• Butter Nan — $1.5

  Soft leavened flatbread brushed with butter, baked in the tandoor.
• Peri Peri Chicken — $8

  Chicken grilled in a fiery, tangy peri-peri marinade.
• Indian Source — $4

  A savory, spiced Indian-style sauce.
• Cheese Corn Tikka — $6

  Grilled cheese and sweet corn tikka, marinated in a smoky tandoori spice blend.
• Chicken Do Pyaza — $8

  Chicken curry double-cooked with two stages of onions for a deep, rich flavor.
• Egg Stuffed Paratha — $6

  Whole wheat flatbread stuffed with spiced scrambled egg, pan-fried until golden.
• Onion Pakoda — $5

  Crispy onion fritters, deep-fried in a spiced gram flour batter.
• Vegetable Curry — $6

  A tangy curry simmered in traditional Indian spices, available with onion & tomato or chickpeas.
• Curry — $8

  A rich, spiced curry simmered with your choice of chicken or fish.
• Garlic Nan — $1.5

  Soft leavened flatbread topped with fresh garlic, baked in the tandoor.
• Tandoori Bread — $1.5

  Classic leavened flatbread, baked fresh in the tandoor.
• Indian Chapati — $1

  A simple, whole wheat unleavened flatbread.
• Chicken Nawabi Curry — $8

  A rich, royal-style chicken curry cooked with cream, nuts, and warm spices.
• Chicken 65 — $8

  Spicy, deep-fried chicken bites tossed in a bold South Indian seasoning.
• Mixed Naan Basket — $5

  An assorted basket of freshly baked naan breads.
• Chicken Chilli — $6

  Crispy chicken tossed in a spicy, tangy Indo-Chinese chilli sauce with peppers and onions.

Fastfood

• Australian Burger — $6

  A hearty beef patty topped with beetroot, a fried egg, bacon, and melted cheese, Aussie-style.
• Burger — $5

  A juicy grilled patty with fresh lettuce, tomato, and our signature sauce, in a soft bun.
• Silver Star Special Club Sandwich with Chips — $6

  Layers of grilled chicken, crispy bacon, egg, lettuce, and tomato stacked between toasted bread, served with crispy chips.
• Chicken Popcorn — $6

  Bite-sized crispy fried chicken pieces, perfectly seasoned and golden.
• Chicken Quesadilla — $6

  Grilled tortilla filled with melted cheese and seasoned chicken.
• Crispy Chicken — $6

  Golden, crispy fried chicken fillet with a crunchy seasoned coating.
• French Fries — $2

  Golden, crispy fried potato fries, lightly salted.
• Masala Chips — $3

  Crispy fries tossed in a bold, spiced masala seasoning.
• Philadelphia — $6

  A toasted sub roll packed with your choice of seasoned chicken, fish, or beef, melted cheese, and sauteed onions and peppers.
• Samoosa (1 Piece) (Fastfood) — $1

  A crispy fried pastry filled with spiced, seasoned filling.
• Shuwarma — $6

  Marinated chicken or fish shawarma wrapped with fresh vegetables and garlic sauce.

Pizza

• Chicken Barbecue Pizza — S $8 M $12 L $14

  Tender grilled chicken breast, smoky barbecue sauce, sliced red onions, and melted mozzarella cheese on our signature hand-tossed crust.
• Chicken Pizza — S $8 M $12 L $14

  Tender grilled chicken breast pieces, rich tomato pizza sauce, and a generous layer of melted mozzarella cheese on our signature hand-tossed crust.
• Meat Pizza — S $8 M $12 L $14

  A hearty combination of pepperoni, savory Italian sausage, beef chunks, and turkey bacon layered over rich tomato pizza sauce and melted mozzarella cheese.
• Four Season Pizza — S $8 M $12 L $14

  A traditional Italian masterpiece divided into four delicious quarters representing the seasons: artichokes, black olives, mushrooms, and savory prosciutto over tomato sauce and melted mozzarella.
• Tuna Pizza — S $8 M $12 L $14

  A flavorful combination of savory flaky tuna, sweet corn, zesty red onions, and green bell peppers over our signature tomato sauce and bubbly melted mozzarella cheese.
• Margherita Pizza — S $8 M $12 L $14

  A simple Italian favorite featuring our rich house-made tomato sauce, a generous layer of melted mozzarella cheese, and a sprinkle of fresh basil leaves on a golden crust.

Desserts & Pastries

• White Forest Gateau — $3

  A light and airy white chocolate gateau layered with fresh cream and cherries.
• Black Forest Gateau — $3

  Rich chocolate sponge layered with cherries and whipped cream.
• Chocolate Cake — $3

  A rich, moist chocolate cake finished with a silky chocolate ganache.
• Lotus Cheese Cake — $4

  Creamy cheesecake swirled with caramelized Lotus Biscoff and a crumbled biscuit base.
• Vanilla Cake — $3

  A soft, classic vanilla sponge cake with smooth buttercream frosting.
• Big Doughnuts — $2

  Fluffy, oversized doughnuts glazed to sweet perfection.
• Cinnamon & Raisin Roll — $3

  A soft, spiced roll swirled with cinnamon and plump raisins.
• Marble Cake — $3

  A classic marbled vanilla and chocolate sponge cake.
• Caramel Cake — $3

  A moist caramel-infused cake finished with a silky caramel glaze.
• Cake Name — $5

  A classic cake made fresh to order.
• Gulab Jamun — $1

  Soft milk dumplings deep-fried golden and soaked in fragrant rose-scented sugar syrup.
• Tiramisu Cheese Cake — $4

  A creamy cheesecake infused with espresso and mascarpone, finished with a dusting of cocoa.
• Cup Cakes — $1.5

  Soft, individually iced cupcakes available in vanilla, strawberry, and chocolate.
• Red Velvet Cake — $3

  A classic red velvet sponge with a tangy cream cheese frosting.
• Cookie — $1

  A freshly baked cookie, soft in the middle with a golden edge.
• Almond Croissant — Plain $2 Chocolate $3 Almond $3

  Buttery, flaky croissant, available plain, filled with rich chocolate, or topped with almond cream and sliced almonds.
• Chocolate Danish — $2

  Flaky Danish pastry filled with rich chocolate.
• Brownie — $5

  A dense, fudgy chocolate brownie, rich and indulgent.
• Carrot Cake — $4

  A moist spiced carrot cake layered with smooth cream cheese frosting.
• Muffin — $1.5

  Freshly baked muffin, available in strawberry, vanilla, and marble flavors.

Coffee

• Cappuccino — $2

  Bold espresso topped with steamed milk and a thick layer of foam.
• Vanilla Latte — $2.5

  Smooth espresso with steamed milk and a hint of vanilla.
• Cortado — $2

  Espresso balanced with a small amount of warm milk.
• Piccolo — $2

  A mini latte with a strong shot of espresso and silky steamed milk.
• Latte — $2

  Smooth espresso with steamed milk and a light layer of foam.
• Spanish Latte — $2.5

  Espresso with warm condensed and whole milk for a rich, sweet finish.
• Caramel Latte — $2.5

  Smooth espresso and steamed milk swirled with rich caramel.
• Espresso Affogato — $2.5

  A scoop of vanilla ice cream drowned in a hot shot of espresso.
• Espresso Macchiato — $2

  A shot of espresso stained with a dollop of steamed milk foam.
• Americano — $2

  Bold espresso shots topped with hot water for a smooth, rich brew.

Tea

• Somali Tea — $1

  Traditional Somali spiced tea, brewed with cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves.
• Masala Tea — $1.5

  Black tea brewed with warming Indian spices and milk.
• Green Tea — $1.5

  A light, antioxidant-rich green tea, served hot.
• Lipton Tea — $1

  Classic black tea, brewed fresh and served hot.
• Camel Tea — $1.5

  Black tea brewed with rich, creamy camel milk.
• Dawa Tea — $1.5

  A soothing herbal tea blend brewed with traditional spices.
• Black Tea — $1

  Classic black tea, brewed fresh and served hot.
• Somali Tea (Marai Milk) (Tea) — $1.5

  Traditional Somali spiced tea brewed with rich milk.

Qaxwo

• Qaxwo — Plain $1 Camel Milk $1.5 Marai $1.5

  Traditional Somali coffee, brewed strong and fragrant, available plain, with camel milk, or spiced with cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves.

Matcha Latte

• Matcha Latte — $2.5

  Smooth steamed milk whisked with vibrant matcha green tea.
• Matcha Cappuccino — $2.5

  Frothy matcha green tea topped with a thick layer of steamed milk foam.

Specials

• Silver Spiced Chai Latte — $2.5

  Our signature spiced chai, steamed with milk for a warm, aromatic brew.
• Special Tea (Earl Grey) (Specials) — $4

  Fragrant Earl Grey tea infused with bergamot, served hot.
• Coconut Chai Latte — $3

  Spiced chai steamed with creamy coconut milk.
• Hot Cider — $2

  Warm spiced apple cider, served hot.

Milk Shake

• Strawberry Milk Shake — $4

  A creamy milkshake blended with sweet, juicy strawberries.
• Chocolate Milk Shake — $4

  A rich, creamy milkshake blended with smooth chocolate.
• Vanilla Shake — $4

  A classic creamy shake with smooth vanilla flavor.
• Mango Shake — $4

  A tropical, creamy shake blended with sweet ripe mango.
• Lotus Milk Shake — $4

  A creamy milkshake swirled with caramelized Lotus Biscoff.

Frappuccino

• Caramel Frappe — $4

  A blended iced coffee treat swirled with rich caramel and topped with whipped cream.
• Chocolate Frappe — $4

  A blended iced coffee treat swirled with rich chocolate and topped with whipped cream.
• Vanilla Frappe — $4

  A blended iced coffee treat with smooth vanilla flavor, topped with whipped cream.
• White Mocha Frappe — $4

  A blended iced coffee treat with white chocolate mocha, topped with whipped cream.

Ice Coffee

• Ice Americano — $2

  Bold espresso shots topped with cold water and served over ice.
• Ice Latte — $2.5

  Smooth espresso with cold milk, served over ice.
• Ice Caramel Latte — $2.5

  Smooth espresso and cold milk swirled with rich caramel, served over ice.
• Ice Spanish Latte — $2.5

  Espresso with cold condensed and whole milk, served over ice for a rich, sweet finish.
• Ice Vanilla Latte — $2.5

  Smooth espresso with cold milk and vanilla, served over ice.

Ice Tea

• Red Raspberry Iced Tea — $2.5

  Cool black tea infused with sweet-tart raspberry flavor, served over ice.
• Passion Apricot Iced Tea — $2.5

  Cool black tea infused with passion fruit and apricot, served over ice.
• Peach Iced Tea — $2.5

  Cool black tea infused with sweet peach flavor, served over ice.

Ice Matcha

• Iced Matcha Latte — $3

  Smooth ceremonial-grade matcha whisked with cold milk, served over ice.
• Iced Strawberry Matcha — $3

  Earthy matcha layered with sweet strawberry, served over ice.
• Iced Mango Matcha — $3

  Earthy matcha layered with tropical mango, served over ice.

Mojito

• Mojito Strawberry — $3.5

  A refreshing mocktail of muddled mint, lime, and sweet strawberry, served over ice.
• Mojito Blueberry — $3.5

  A refreshing mocktail of muddled mint, lime, and juicy blueberry, served over ice.
• Mojito Passion Fruit — $3.5

  A refreshing mocktail of muddled mint, lime, and tangy passion fruit, served over ice.
• Mojito Kiwi — $3.5

  A refreshing mocktail of muddled mint, lime, and sweet kiwi, served over ice.
• Mojito Piña Colada — $3.5

  A refreshing mocktail of muddled mint, lime, and tropical pineapple-coconut piña colada, served over ice.

Fresh Juices & Fruits

• Watermelon — $1.5

  Fresh watermelon juice, blended and served chilled.
• Isbarmuuto — $1.5

  A traditional Somali fruit juice, freshly prepared and served chilled.
• Isbaandheys — $1.5

  A traditional Somali fruit juice, freshly prepared and served chilled.
• Lemon — $1

  Freshly squeezed lemon juice, served chilled.
• Mango — $1.5

  Fresh mango juice, blended and served chilled.
• Cocktail — $2

  A refreshing blend of mixed fresh fruit juices.
• Apple — $2

  Fresh apple juice, served chilled.
• Mixed Fruit — $3

  A vibrant blend of seasonal fresh fruits.
• Feeto Qare — $3

  A small pitcher of freshly prepared Qare juice, served chilled.
• Haaf Garafo Qare — $3

  A half carafe of freshly prepared Qare juice, served chilled.
• Garaafo Qare — $5

  A full carafe of freshly prepared Qare juice, served chilled.
• Garaafo Isbandheys — Half $3 Full $5

  A carafe of Isbandheys juice, served chilled.
• Garaafo Mango — Half $4 Full $6

  A carafe of fresh mango juice, served chilled.
• Garaafo Isbarmuuto — Half $3 Full $5

  A carafe of Isbarmuuto juice, served chilled.
• Zaytuun — $1.5

  A traditional Somali fruit juice, freshly prepared and served chilled.
• Isbandhes — $1.5

  A traditional Somali fruit juice, freshly prepared and served chilled.
• Papaya — $1.5

  Fresh papaya juice, blended and served chilled.
• Caano geel — $2

  Fresh camel milk, served chilled.
• Orange juice — $2

  Freshly squeezed orange juice, served chilled.
• Garaafe Cocktail — $7

  A full carafe of our refreshing mixed fruit cocktail.
• Garaf lemon — $6

  A full carafe of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
• Feeto Papaya — $3

  A small pitcher of fresh papaya juice, served chilled.
• Special Mixed Fruit — $5

  Our signature blend of premium seasonal fruits.