Wafoone
Kitchen
Hoyoo made it so you know its good
Authentic Somali cuisine made with love, fresh ingredients, and recipes passed down through generations. Every bite tells a story.
Call to Order
020 413 81933
Our Promise to You
100% Halal
Certified Halal Meat
Every cut sourced from trusted halal suppliers
Authentic Somali
Traditional Recipes
Passed down through generations of Somali cooking
No Leftovers
Fresh Every Time
Cooked to order — never reheated, never leftover
What We Offer
Made With Love
Bariis & Hilib
Fragrant spiced rice with slow-cooked goat — Hoyoo's most loved dish
Crispy Sambuusa
Golden, crunchy sambuusa filled with spiced meat — gone in seconds
Homemade Biscuits
Somali sweets and biscuits baked fresh with Hoyoo's secret family recipes
Hoyoo — Founder & Head Chef
"Made with love, every time"
Our Story
East Africa
Wafoone Kitchen
Born from a mother's love for cooking, Wafoone Kitchen brings the rich flavours of Somalia straight to your table. Every dish carries the warmth of home — crafted with the same hands and heart that fed our family for decades.
From our famous Bariis Iskukaris to slow-cooked Hilib Ari, each recipe is a celebration of Somali heritage — made fresh, made with pride, made for you.
"When I cook, I put my whole heart into every dish. My children grew up on this food, and now I share it with all of you."
Hoyoo
Founder & Head Chef
Family Recipes
Authentic dishes passed down through generations of Somali cooking tradition.
Fresh Ingredients
We use only the freshest vegetables, meats, and spices sourced daily.
Made With Love
Every meal is cooked by Hoyoo with the same care she gives her own family.
Catering & Events
We Cater For
Your Big Day
From intimate family dinners to large cultural celebrations — we bring Hoyoo's authentic East African & Somali flavours to your event. Every dish made fresh, with love, just like at home.
We also offer convenient pickup — order online or call us and collect at your chosen time.
Find Us
Where's Our Truck? 🚚
We're one truck based in Mt Roskill, serving all of Auckland. Here's where we typically go—but always call ahead to confirm our exact location!
Truck is Here Now
Roskill
Roskill, Auckland
📢 We service all of Auckland for events and catering
Monday – Friday
Typical markets & roadside spots
Saturday
Markets & special events
Sunday
Mt Roskill base or catering bookings
We come to you! Call to book your location anywhere in Auckland.
020 413 81933Culture & Heritage
The Soul of Somali Culture
Somali Proverb
"Nin dooni waa nin helaya."
"He who seeks shall find."
A cornerstone of Somali wisdom — perseverance is everything.
Did You Know?
Somalia has the longest coastline in mainland Africa — over 3,300 km of Indian Ocean coast.
Explore Somalia on the Map
The Horn of Africa — shaped like a 7 on the map
What People Say
The Community Loves Us
Real words from real customers who tasted the love in every bite.
"This food is top notch and very tasty I can't wait for other people to try it"
Shara
Auckland
"Amazing Somalia food I really enjoyed the spicy in the rice and the soft meat TOP organic food "
Tim
Avondale
"The rice brought me straight back home. Best Somali food I've had in New Zealand — tastes exactly like Hoyoo used to make!"
Fatima A.
Otara, Auckland
"The goat was so tender and full of flavour. I drove from Manukau just for this and it was 100% worth it."
Mohamed H.
Manukau
"Proper Somali home cooking — the sambuusa and biscuits are gone before I even get to the car. So addictive!"
Aisha K.
Papatoetoe
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From Our Kitchen 📸
Fresh food, real moments. Follow us on Instagram for daily specials and behind-the-scenes.
From the Kitchen
Stories & Recipes
A little taste of our culture, one post at a time.
FAQ
Got Questions? 🙋
Everything you need to know about ordering, finding us, and our food.
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