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I decided to try some Ethiopian food for the 1st time, and placed a order for Abyssinia through Grubhub. I order the Beef Tibs that came with Injera. My order arrived 90 mins later and cold. After popping my food in the microwave for 60 seconds, after a few bites I trashed the whole order. The Beef Tips were overcook, extremely tough, simply inedible. If I could give this order less than 1 star, I would in a heartbeat! The only good thing is, I received a full refund from Grubhub. Presentation: Not Good Taste: Flavorless, Extremely Tough, Inedible Value: Not worth 20.00, A lot of Injera but the portion of Beef Tibs was small (In my Opinion)
Abyssinia is (apparently) a long standing go-to for Ethiopian food located in west Phila, in what is now a "transitional" neighborhood, it can best be described as a local watering hole/divey eatery. To say parking is a challenge is an understatement. There are some things to be aware of if you go - but the highlight of this establishment is most certainly the food, rather than the ambience or service. So let's start with the good stuff - the food here rocks! Deliciousness incarnate. Plenty for portion size. Theres lots of reviews on the various dishes - our combo platter with samosas was delightful. Now let's hit ambiance and service. I am a fan of divey places, cause' they often punch above their weight when it comes to the food/drink. In the case of Abyssinia, the food definitely fits that bill. The drinks? well not so much - at least downstairs. we'll get to upstairs craft cocktail bar in a minute. The young man at the bar was certainly nice enough, but when i say he had no business behind the bar i mean it. Poor guy had no idea how to make a drink - i mean he knew literally nothing. His comment was "this is really more of a beer and shot place". i had to walk him thru how to create a whiskey and soda and a vodka club. Martini was out of the question lol. Ice? well that's an afterthought... really. He was so bad, it was literally entertaining. He just had zero experience -maybe from across the pond? i suspect as much anyway. The upstairs bar is a different story. But it is not really "connected" to the restaurant apparently. Opens at 6pm, cash only (ATM on site). Lots of locals. Bartender was quite capable and had some interesting craft cocktails. Priced at the going "Phila" rates ($14-$18 per) it's a little pricey for the establishment, but happy hour knocks $3 bucks off them and makes it a bit more tolerable. Be advised - its really small with a bar and a few tables. No table service. All in all, I'm glad we tried it out, but i would have to say unless i was local and it was in walking distance, I'd likely not return. Not worth the parking hassle. But the food - was most definitely a highlight.
West Philly is chock full of Ethiopian spots, and as far as dinner spots, Abyssinia is the best I've had. I liked it so much I returned literally two days later after my first experience there. The ambiance is kind of ok, and the service is honestly kind of ok too - but the food is excellent. I recommend the veggie combo platter, which is a good sharing portion for two. The injera here is wonderful. Additionally, the bar upstairs is super fun. They have great craft beers, unique canned ones, fun cocktails, & great bartenders. I think it's technically a different business but it's nice that you can get a drink upstairs and bring it downstairs when you're dining. Will definitely keep going! Surprised the ratings aren't higher but then again I did knock off a star because while the food is a standout, the restaurant ambiance and service aren't.
After coming to Abyssinia for years and also trying Ethiopian food in other cities, Abyssinia still stands out to me for its reasonable prices and unpretentious neighborhood vibe despite the cuisine becoming more of a buzzy novelty in recent years. I came recently for a late Saturday lunch and was happy to see both a good crowd and quicker service compared to my previous visits. The combo platters are still incredibly affordable and shareable, and I and another person were filled up by the Abyssinia 1 combo and an order of samosas. I personally like that the injera here isn't too sour since I don't love sour flavors and it allows the flavor of the main dishes to shine through. I've also developed a liking for kitfo since my early visits here and can say that Abyssinia's is good - don't be turned off by the idea of raw meat and give it a shot!
I've been here multiple times and the food is always great. Service is good, and the food is brought out pretty quickly. The portion sizes are fairly large too, so I usually have leftovers. If you get a platter, you'll get an extra injera. I typically order the meat combo (which has three vegetarian sides); while everything is very flavorful, my favorite is the doro wat, which is like a spicy chicken stew. Ambiance is good too: not too dim or loud.
Went here after seeing all the positive reviews. The restaurant is located in a hip area of town. Many young couples walking around. The front of the restaurant is a bar and you would walk past it to reach the restaurant portion. Service is good, food does take a bit of time to arrive which is no problem. The portions are a bit small for the price but the food is very tasty. The Injeras are not as flavorful as the nearby Ethiopian places. Parking is a bit tough.
tl;dr the delicious and unpretentious Ethiopian fare is paired with friendly but painfully inefficient service Abyssinia is a family-run West Philadelphia stalwart, frequented by locals and University City students alike since the 1990s. The all-day Ethiopian cafe is complemented by the trendy speakeasy Fiume upstairs. Between its affordability and its uniqueness, Abyssinia has remained a solid option throughout my near-decade in Philly. And, although a number of Ethiopian spots were forced to shutter during the pandemic, here they continue to churn out homestyle plates until midnight daily. Enter on the corner of 45th and Locust into a long bar with magenta LED backlighting and a single flatscreen. The mezzanine-level dining room (actually part of the adjacent townhouse) is in the far back, up the stairs and past the wood laminate check-in counter. Mismatched lighting fixtures shine down upon the red-carpeted room and the snug, white-clothed tables. The taupe shiplap walls are painted incompletely and sparsely filled with Ethiopian decorations. Despite the numerous hanging speakers, the room echoes only with the conversation of patrons. During my most recent visit, our party of 4 arrived for an early weekend dinner. We were seated immediately as the only party in the back dining room, and the waitstaff seemingly forgot about us for half an hour before we even got water. The packed menu can feel overwhelming at first glance, but there is an Ethiopian culinary glossary along the left side. And, when in doubt, just go for the Combo Platters. We planned to dine family-style and split the Abyssinia 1, Abyssinia 2, Meat Combo, and Veggie Combo to maximize our variety. Twenty-ish minutes later, our vibrant spread was brought out on an enormous plastic dish, alongside several side plates of folded injera flatbread. All of the stews were spiced and well-cooked. My favorites were the spicy beef Kitfo and the tender lamb Alichia Wot, but even the vegetable wots were no pushover. I even enjoyed the tart house salad. The pancake-like injera was spongy and mildly tangy, but not the most flavorful that I've had. As is the case with most traditional Ethiopian restaurants, the injera effectively served as the silverware for the meal. The restaurant was filled to capacity by the end of our meal, but the servers didn't rush our party out. The combo plates nowadays run a hair under $20, and each is plenty of food for even a hungry appetite. For a unique, delicious, and affordable dining experience, Abyssinia is a good bet -- just make sure you aren't in any rush.
LOVED Abyssinia! I will be back for another late night visit but I also would like to try their breakfast! I was wandering around the neighborhood and came across this place and glad I walked in when I did! This was divine timing! When I went in and shared that it was my first time I was given a tour immediately. During the tour and overview of the restaurant, I fell in love. I like the idea of weekly/daily events, live music and the two separate bars. I enjoyed the Samosas! The menu has a wide-variety of options and I just had a snack but eager to try more items. The bartender, host and upstairs bartender were great during my whole visit. Recommend!
I've been on the hunt for the best Ethiopian food in Philly, and of the places I've tried so far, this one takes the cake. Food tastes fresh and flavorful without being too oily. Injera was thin and not too sour. Everything was well balanced. Loved the variety and the fact that they also serve alcohol! Service is good but slow and the prices are a bit high. I'm used to Bay Area Ethiopian food, where you pay the same amount and have plenty of leftovers the next day. Still, I'm glad to have found a place that tastes this good! But I'm holding out for a better number one spot in Philly (fingers crossed). Also, parking was a bit hard to find in this area and the exterior/interior was a bit dingy. But I don't care about those things as much. The food is what matters most, and if you love Ethiopian like I do, this is definitely worth eating.
I got the Meat Combo and the Kurt Tibs and the meat was so tender and seasoned well (the veggies were seasoned well too). It was the first time me and my friends tried Ethiopian food and we can't wait to have it again! I just wish the Baklava was bigger for the price it is. We spent a total of ~$80 for 2 meat combos one order of Kurt Tibs and 2 orders of the baklava. There was definitely more than enough to share with 4 people.
My friend and I had a great first time at Abyssinia. This was my first time trying Ethiopian food. While I can't speak to the authenticity of Abyssinia, I can speak to the deliciousness of their food! I ordered the Abyssinia 1 Combo and my friend ordered the Veggie Combo. Next time I will just order 1 combo to share because it is a pretty big portion (they also give you more injera on the side). Nevertheless, the food was so flavorful and each tasted unique. We were the first ones there, but a few other groups trickled in after us. The food was definitely worthy of 5 stars, but the service leave much to be desired. The food took less time than expected (after reading the other reviews, I was prepared to wait an hour), but our waitress didn't seem to want to be there. Regardless, the food was delicious and I definitely would return for the food!
We come here for lunch, first table in the restaurant. they have bar on the first floor and upstair. i imagine they get busier at night time. The service is not good. i had to go look for waitress for ordering and found she is sitting there on her phone. However, the food is good. you can't go wrong with fry food. the fish is fresh and fish bone is crispy to eat. the bread is liitle bit sour for my taste, but when you eat with the meat, it is good.
Finally made it to Abyssinia and I'm so glad that I did--delicious Ethiopian food. Pro tips: Come before you're hungry, as the main course takes a while to emerge from the kitchen, order appetizers to tide you over, and bring people you like to converse with! For appetizers, we tried: - Samosas (cripsy pastry shell filled with vegetables, onion, jalapeno pepper), which were lighter than samosas I've had elsewhere and just what I wanted, and - Timatim Fitfit (diced tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, pepper mixed with pieces of injera), which was zingy and had interesting textures. For entrees, the crowd favorites were the: - Doro Wot (spicy chicken leg stewed with onion, garlic, ginger, berbere, kibbeh, served with boiled egg & ayib); - Qey Wot (lamb, spicy stew sauce, onion, garlic, ginger, berbere & kibbeh); - Kik Wot (yellow split peas stewed in mild sauce with onions & ginger); and - Azifah Wot (whole brown lentils seasoned with mustard, onions, garlic, jalapeno). The two beef dishes were a bit tough, but the flavors were great: - Gored-Gored (chunk of beef seasoned with kibbeh & awaze); and - Kurt Tibs (Abyssinia special beef cooked in tibs). And the salad was refreshing. Overall, the service was terrific and the food was worth the wait! P.S. Love that the menu has vocabulary along the sides!
8 months ago
Food was plenty and very flavorful. The injera was less sour than prior ones I've had. We got 2 combos (Abyssinia 2, meat) and an extra order of lentils (I believe??) for 4 people. Personally I think the veggie bits were better than the meat but that's just preference. I wouldn't order the lamb again bc I thought it was a tad too gamey and tough to eat. There are bones with some of the meat options. Overall, I think it is very hard to go wrong with a pick - just personal preferences would influence what I get next time. read more
I must say when I first walked in I wasn't sure what to expect. BUT I was met with friendly faces and was seated immediately. They gave us plenty of time to look over the menu and answered all our questions. Everyone scraped their plates clean and I can't begin to recommend how much I enjoyed this food. The things that were labeled as spicy ACTUALLY held some kick and I loved the contrast of spicy, hot and cold! Cant wait to head back there! read more
9 months ago
I decided to try some Ethiopian food for the 1st time, and placed a order for Abyssinia through Grubhub. I order the Beef Tibs that came with Injera. My order arrived 90 mins later and cold. After popping my food in the microwave for 60 seconds, after a few bites I trashed the whole order. The Beef Tips were overcook, extremely tough, simply inedible. If I could give this order less than 1 star, I would in a heartbeat! The only good thing is, I received a full refund from Grubhub. Presentation: Not Good Taste: Flavorless, Extremely Tough, Inedible Value: Not worth 20.00, A lot of Injera but the portion of Beef Tibs was small (In my Opinion) read more
2 years ago
Abyssinia is (apparently) a long standing go-to for Ethiopian food located in west Phila, in what is now a "transitional" neighborhood, it can best be described as a local watering hole/divey eatery. To say parking is a challenge is an understatement. There are some things to be aware of if you go - but the highlight of this establishment is most certainly the food, rather than the ambience or service. So let's start with the good stuff - the food here rocks! Deliciousness incarnate. Plenty for portion size. Theres lots of reviews on the various dishes - our combo platter with samosas was delightful. Now let's hit ambiance and service. I am a fan of divey places, cause' they often punch above their weight when it comes to the food/drink. In the case of Abyssinia, the food definitely fits that bill. The drinks? well not so much - at least downstairs. we'll get to upstairs craft cocktail bar in a minute. The young man at the bar was certainly nice enough, but when i say he had no business behind the bar i mean it. Poor guy had no idea how to make a drink - i mean he knew literally nothing. His comment was "this is really more of a beer and shot place". i had to walk him thru how to create a whiskey and soda and a vodka club. Martini was out of the question lol. Ice? well that's an afterthought... really. He was so bad, it was literally entertaining. He just had zero experience -maybe from across the pond? i suspect as much anyway. The upstairs bar is a different story. But it is not really "connected" to the restaurant apparently. Opens at 6pm, cash only (ATM on site). Lots of locals. Bartender was quite capable and had some interesting craft cocktails. Priced at the going "Phila" rates ($14-$18 per) it's a little pricey for the establishment, but happy hour knocks $3 bucks off them and makes it a bit more tolerable. Be advised - its really small with a bar and a few tables. No table service. All in all, I'm glad we tried it out, but i would have to say unless i was local and it was in walking distance, I'd likely not return. Not worth the parking hassle. But the food - was most definitely a highlight. read more
2 years ago
West Philly is chock full of Ethiopian spots, and as far as dinner spots, Abyssinia is the best I've had. I liked it so much I returned literally two days later after my first experience there. The ambiance is kind of ok, and the service is honestly kind of ok too - but the food is excellent. I recommend the veggie combo platter, which is a good sharing portion for two. The injera here is wonderful. Additionally, the bar upstairs is super fun. They have great craft beers, unique canned ones, fun cocktails, & great bartenders. I think it's technically a different business but it's nice that you can get a drink upstairs and bring it downstairs when you're dining. Will definitely keep going! Surprised the ratings aren't higher but then again I did knock off a star because while the food is a standout, the restaurant ambiance and service aren't. read more
6 months ago
After coming to Abyssinia for years and also trying Ethiopian food in other cities, Abyssinia still stands out to me for its reasonable prices and unpretentious neighborhood vibe despite the cuisine becoming more of a buzzy novelty in recent years. I came recently for a late Saturday lunch and was happy to see both a good crowd and quicker service compared to my previous visits. The combo platters are still incredibly affordable and shareable, and I and another person were filled up by the Abyssinia 1 combo and an order of samosas. I personally like that the injera here isn't too sour since I don't love sour flavors and it allows the flavor of the main dishes to shine through. I've also developed a liking for kitfo since my early visits here and can say that Abyssinia's is good - don't be turned off by the idea of raw meat and give it a shot! read more
2 years ago
I've been here multiple times and the food is always great. Service is good, and the food is brought out pretty quickly. The portion sizes are fairly large too, so I usually have leftovers. If you get a platter, you'll get an extra injera. I typically order the meat combo (which has three vegetarian sides); while everything is very flavorful, my favorite is the doro wat, which is like a spicy chicken stew. Ambiance is good too: not too dim or loud. read more
Went here after seeing all the positive reviews. The restaurant is located in a hip area of town. Many young couples walking around. The front of the restaurant is a bar and you would walk past it to reach the restaurant portion. Service is good, food does take a bit of time to arrive which is no problem. The portions are a bit small for the price but the food is very tasty. The Injeras are not as flavorful as the nearby Ethiopian places. Parking is a bit tough. read more
tl;dr the delicious and unpretentious Ethiopian fare is paired with friendly but painfully inefficient service Abyssinia is a family-run West Philadelphia stalwart, frequented by locals and University City students alike since the 1990s. The all-day Ethiopian cafe is complemented by the trendy speakeasy Fiume upstairs. Between its affordability and its uniqueness, Abyssinia has remained a solid option throughout my near-decade in Philly. And, although a number of Ethiopian spots were forced to shutter during the pandemic, here they continue to churn out homestyle plates until midnight daily. Enter on the corner of 45th and Locust into a long bar with magenta LED backlighting and a single flatscreen. The mezzanine-level dining room (actually part of the adjacent townhouse) is in the far back, up the stairs and past the wood laminate check-in counter. Mismatched lighting fixtures shine down upon the red-carpeted room and the snug, white-clothed tables. The taupe shiplap walls are painted incompletely and sparsely filled with Ethiopian decorations. Despite the numerous hanging speakers, the room echoes only with the conversation of patrons. During my most recent visit, our party of 4 arrived for an early weekend dinner. We were seated immediately as the only party in the back dining room, and the waitstaff seemingly forgot about us for half an hour before we even got water. The packed menu can feel overwhelming at first glance, but there is an Ethiopian culinary glossary along the left side. And, when in doubt, just go for the Combo Platters. We planned to dine family-style and split the Abyssinia 1, Abyssinia 2, Meat Combo, and Veggie Combo to maximize our variety. Twenty-ish minutes later, our vibrant spread was brought out on an enormous plastic dish, alongside several side plates of folded injera flatbread. All of the stews were spiced and well-cooked. My favorites were the spicy beef Kitfo and the tender lamb Alichia Wot, but even the vegetable wots were no pushover. I even enjoyed the tart house salad. The pancake-like injera was spongy and mildly tangy, but not the most flavorful that I've had. As is the case with most traditional Ethiopian restaurants, the injera effectively served as the silverware for the meal. The restaurant was filled to capacity by the end of our meal, but the servers didn't rush our party out. The combo plates nowadays run a hair under $20, and each is plenty of food for even a hungry appetite. For a unique, delicious, and affordable dining experience, Abyssinia is a good bet -- just make sure you aren't in any rush. read more
3 years ago
LOVED Abyssinia! I will be back for another late night visit but I also would like to try their breakfast! I was wandering around the neighborhood and came across this place and glad I walked in when I did! This was divine timing! When I went in and shared that it was my first time I was given a tour immediately. During the tour and overview of the restaurant, I fell in love. I like the idea of weekly/daily events, live music and the two separate bars. I enjoyed the Samosas! The menu has a wide-variety of options and I just had a snack but eager to try more items. The bartender, host and upstairs bartender were great during my whole visit. Recommend! read more
I've been on the hunt for the best Ethiopian food in Philly, and of the places I've tried so far, this one takes the cake. Food tastes fresh and flavorful without being too oily. Injera was thin and not too sour. Everything was well balanced. Loved the variety and the fact that they also serve alcohol! Service is good but slow and the prices are a bit high. I'm used to Bay Area Ethiopian food, where you pay the same amount and have plenty of leftovers the next day. Still, I'm glad to have found a place that tastes this good! But I'm holding out for a better number one spot in Philly (fingers crossed). Also, parking was a bit hard to find in this area and the exterior/interior was a bit dingy. But I don't care about those things as much. The food is what matters most, and if you love Ethiopian like I do, this is definitely worth eating. read more
1 year ago
I got the Meat Combo and the Kurt Tibs and the meat was so tender and seasoned well (the veggies were seasoned well too). It was the first time me and my friends tried Ethiopian food and we can't wait to have it again! I just wish the Baklava was bigger for the price it is. We spent a total of ~$80 for 2 meat combos one order of Kurt Tibs and 2 orders of the baklava. There was definitely more than enough to share with 4 people. read more
My friend and I had a great first time at Abyssinia. This was my first time trying Ethiopian food. While I can't speak to the authenticity of Abyssinia, I can speak to the deliciousness of their food! I ordered the Abyssinia 1 Combo and my friend ordered the Veggie Combo. Next time I will just order 1 combo to share because it is a pretty big portion (they also give you more injera on the side). Nevertheless, the food was so flavorful and each tasted unique. We were the first ones there, but a few other groups trickled in after us. The food was definitely worthy of 5 stars, but the service leave much to be desired. The food took less time than expected (after reading the other reviews, I was prepared to wait an hour), but our waitress didn't seem to want to be there. Regardless, the food was delicious and I definitely would return for the food! read more
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We come here for lunch, first table in the restaurant. they have bar on the first floor and upstair. i imagine they get busier at night time. The service is not good. i had to go look for waitress for ordering and found she is sitting there on her phone. However, the food is good. you can't go wrong with fry food. the fish is fresh and fish bone is crispy to eat. the bread is liitle bit sour for my taste, but when you eat with the meat, it is good. read more
Finally made it to Abyssinia and I'm so glad that I did--delicious Ethiopian food. Pro tips: Come before you're hungry, as the main course takes a while to emerge from the kitchen, order appetizers to tide you over, and bring people you like to converse with! For appetizers, we tried: - Samosas (cripsy pastry shell filled with vegetables, onion, jalapeno pepper), which were lighter than samosas I've had elsewhere and just what I wanted, and - Timatim Fitfit (diced tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, pepper mixed with pieces of injera), which was zingy and had interesting textures. For entrees, the crowd favorites were the: - Doro Wot (spicy chicken leg stewed with onion, garlic, ginger, berbere, kibbeh, served with boiled egg & ayib); - Qey Wot (lamb, spicy stew sauce, onion, garlic, ginger, berbere & kibbeh); - Kik Wot (yellow split peas stewed in mild sauce with onions & ginger); and - Azifah Wot (whole brown lentils seasoned with mustard, onions, garlic, jalapeno). The two beef dishes were a bit tough, but the flavors were great: - Gored-Gored (chunk of beef seasoned with kibbeh & awaze); and - Kurt Tibs (Abyssinia special beef cooked in tibs). And the salad was refreshing. Overall, the service was terrific and the food was worth the wait! P.S. Love that the menu has vocabulary along the sides! read more
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I have only ever ordered takeout from Abyssinia, but every time it has been a fantastic experience. Takeout from Abyssinia comes piled up in a styrofoam box. Every box is hefty, filled with food and injera. Each box is lined with injera, topped with food, then covered with another piece of injera so there is plenty to eat. It's enough for two to three meals for me and tastes even better the next day. I've never been to the restaurant itself so have no clue what the service is like and the atmosphere is like. read more
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Food is always amazing I've probably eaten here almost 10 different occasions brought friends and family to try and they never disappoint. Service is mediocre but they are nice. Cute little corner restaurant with nice decor. Give it a try read more
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Ate here for dinner with friends last night and the food was outstanding! Unfortunately, the service was not great which is why I am not giving 5 stars. I was originally even thinking 3, but the food was that incredible it automatically bumped to a 4. The server was not attentive or friendly. It took her a long time to bring our drinks, take our order and check in on us. She was very short with us throughout the night. We waited 40-50minutes for our food, which was ridiculous. However, when the food arrived my group of friends and I were overjoyed. Presentation was on point and everything honestly tasted delicious. We ordered the Abyssinia special #1 and #2, and two other things. I sadly do not remember what it was. It all arrived on one big platter and us 4 all used our hands and ate off of it. Such a fun and different experience. Service needs improvement but the food will make me come back again. read more
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Stopped by for some takeout after someone highly recommended eating food from here. The parking around this part of the City can be challenging. I had to park several blocks away, but I could use the exercise and the food made my efforts worth it! I had Qaunta Fitfit, which had a bed of ingera with the food on top of it, they then fold that ingera over the food and then put a whole separate ingera on top of everything for you to tear and pinch the food with. The meal itself has bits of injera mixed with dried sirloin beef, onions, and tomato sauce. The flavors were great, garlic, kick of hot pepper, beef and onions mostly. Not 100% sure, but I think for dipping they had mashed split peas and possibly lentils. It was a big lunch and quite a bit of food for $12. I needed a nap after I ate! Great take out experience and the food was awesome! read more
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I will always come back to Abyssinia! I have frequented this restaurant since 2014 and I have never ever been disappointed. I love the meat combo because it gives a nice array of choices and flavors. I appreciate that they include 2 fresh vegetable sides. The boiled eggs are an added touch that complete the meal. I also love the salad and samosas. Please do stop by here for a nice date or group meal. They have plenty of seating, and i believe they have a bar but I do not drink alcohol and can't give any information on that. The decor is authentic Ethiopian vibes . I truly adore this place. read more
5 years ago
We ordered takeout from this place and were incredibly disappointed by the quantity and quality of the food, especially for the price we paid. It was functionally $70 for just two platters of food (including delivery and service fee), some extra injera, and a side of plain white rice (somehow this cost us $5?). By the time we got the food, the injera was soggy. For the price we paid, we expected enough food to fill us up, but the portions we received barely did the job. They also forgot our order of samosas. Really disappointed by the service and food. Will not be ordering from here again. read more
Food was AMAZING but a long wait even on a Monday night. They also said that the Yelp discount for checking-in was expired ): but the food was so good that it was all worth it 100% recommend that you go and get one of the platters for yourself! For our group they gave 3 extra injera plates (really big) to go with the platters :D read more
3 years ago
I've been coming here for more than 40 years and it's still wonderful!! Although management has changed numerous times there food hasn't! Excellent!! read more
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