Paradise Restaurant
The parking lot has broken cars. The storefront is shabby. There's no menu, only photos, and a language barrier with the family running it. None of that matters once the goat arrives—so tender and flavorful that regulars describe it like eating "out of someone's house." Generous portions, fair prices, late hours, meet-to-order freshness. New visitors often turn around at the curb. Regular visitors can't imagine eating Somali food anywhere else in Seattle.
Pro tip: Go when you're willing to take time and have low expectations for decor—the food will overdeliver.
The food is well-regarded for its excellent flavor, tenderness, and generous portions, particularly the goat and chicken dishes.
“Wow, it was amazing!”
Service is generally described as friendly and hospitable, though some diners note a lack of professionalism or a language barrier.
“Great hospitality definitely coming back”
The atmosphere is often described as a no-frills, hole-in-the-wall, or house-like setting, which some find charming and others unappealing.
“Hole in the wall”
Diners find the food to be very reasonably priced given the large portion sizes and high quality.
“Portions were huge”