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    Abyssinia Restaurant

    4.5 (28 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Casual
    Outdoor seating

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    Marton B.

    An outstanding experience and adventure for non-Ethiopians. The spices and flavours are very similar to Eastern Europe and the Middle East. I recommend this place to everyone in Calgary.

    The meat and the vegetable platter.
    Sakib R.

    Such an excellent place with an ingenious ambience and music. We ordered the veggie and meat platter. The food blew our minds. The meats were all delicious and a bit spicy but the calming and sweet veggies compliment it well. The It's a popular one amongst the community. When you see most of the people dining in know each other, it just tells you how good the food is there.

    Veggie platter for two (vegan)
    Matt B.

    Simply one of the most amazing Ethiopian meals I've ever had. We came for lunch and ordered the veggie platter for two (from the vegan menu), which comes with 7-8 different dishes. As you can see in the picture, the portion was enormous. Every single dish was absolutely delicious -- especially the mesir wat (dark red lentil dish) and the collards. I was barely able to finish my portion and my wife got her second half to go. Reasonably priced for what you get ($17 per person for the platter). Friendly, appreciative staff. Absolutely phenomenal meal.

    Marcella Z.

    I love everything about this restaurant, from the decor to the amazing food and friendly service. We tried the vegetarian platter -Atikilt Beyaynetu- and the lamb dish -Key Beg Wot- both were very delicious. This restaurant is a hidden gem and we already planning to go back very often. I went back to the restaurant to try their lamb shoulder tips - Cha Cha- which was delicious, crispy on the outside but tender and juicy in the inside. My husband ordered Foul Medames which was so good too. We finished our meal with their Bunna coffee. Definitely one of the yummiest coffee I ever tasted. It has deep flavor, low acidity with a hint of nutty after taste. They served it with freshly made popcorn (slightly sweet) which enhanced the nutty flavor of the coffee. No need to add sugar.

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    Delicious food and great service! The ambiance was perfect for a part of 3 with a kid.

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    Amazing value and great service! Calgary is so lucky to have this gem. The ambiance is pretty great too.

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    Amazing food. Veggie platter was the best and same was spicy chicken dish..I don't remember the name, just try...

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    Yegna Ethiopian Cuisine - Menu

    Yegna Ethiopian Cuisine

    4.7(3 reviews)
    6.9 km

    Had a wonderful evening here on the patio. Service was great and the food was so good. I've been to…read moremany Ethiopian restos but this has the best Injera. It's soft, not chewy or spongy or sour. It was a great vessel for the assorted meat and veggies platter we ordered. Oddly, the salad was a fave of mine along with the chicken and ground beef. I also had coffee service where they roast the beans in-house. Be sure to account for the half hour it takes for this ritual. It comes out with incense and is beautifully presented as per my pic. I will definitely return to try other items.

    So far, I've only tried one dish on the menu (Kitfo, a buttered minced beef dish)...but I keep…read morecoming back for that dish! It's that good! There's something about the flavor; I can't describe it, but I've found it hard to find at other Ethiopian restaurants. Aside from that, the restaurant has a nice ambience, and Anwar (the owner) and his staff are very friendly. (If you're familiar with the now defunct Ethiopian restaurant Ensira, Yegna now occupies that space.) If you're looking for late night eats, then in addition to conventional restaurant hours, Yegna is also open from midnight to 6am on Saturday nights (or Sunday mornings, to be precise), and they have a special menu for that time that apparently includes a dish for alleviating hangovers! A welcome addition to International Avenue. One of these days, I'm going to try something else on the menu!

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    Yegna Ethiopian Cuisine - Coffee service

    Coffee service

    Yegna Ethiopian Cuisine - Assorted meats and veggies

    Assorted meats and veggies

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    Teff N' Greens - 100% Gluen-Free, Plant-Based, and Vegan Injera.  Traditional fermented flat bread made with 75% Teff & 25% Millet.

    Teff N' Greens

    5.0(7 reviews)
    11.3 km

    Easily the best Ethiopian meal and food I have ever had and possibly one of the best overall meals…read moreI have ever had. Excellent service and friendly staff. Very fair prices for the quality and portions. They also use compostable plates and cutlery. Vegan and gluten free. I had the Beyaynetu (veggie platter) and it was so delicious. They had three mushroom stews that were insanely good. I wish I lived in Calgary. I would eat here weekly. They are in the Avenida Food Hall at the end. I highly recommend. Pricing, service, flavor, eco-friendly...the best restaurant I have been to in a long time!

    I've eaten at Teff n Greens a few times and it's incredibly delicious! It's totally vegan as well…read more Located within the Avenida Food Hall, there's lots of seating nearby. They sell frozen items now, too, so you can enjoy their wonderful flavours at home. They're happy to sample items if you're not sure. I am a big fan of the veggie platter because it has a bit of everything! I'm happy to support a local business. A couple visits ago I met Timo, the owner, who is very kind and clearly has a love for what he does. The only downside is that the market is only open Thursday to Sunday. I wish I could eat Teff n Greens every day of the week! If they ever open their own restaurant, I'll be the first to visit.

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    Teff N' Greens - Various Plant-based, Gluten-Free, and Vegan dishes.

    Various Plant-based, Gluten-Free, and Vegan dishes.

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    An Ethiopian Feast for Everyone

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