I came here for a late Sunday lunch with a friend who was visiting town. I have only tried one other Ethiopian restaurant in the DFW metroplex and this one did NOT disappoint. The waitress was kind and very helpful. She explained the dishes and even hand-served the buffet to me. The inside had tvs to watch the euro cup and the mint chairs were comfy. I enjoyed the buffet and the vegetable combo was delightful. The only thing that wasn't for me was the tea. It tasted like a fireball shot without the alcohol. If you like sweet things, then I would recommend. Overall nice experience and I will be bringing friends and family again for sure! read more

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It can be on a sunday afternoon for lunch and it was very quiet but very nice. My cousin ordered for my aunt and I like all 3 of us were. Having the same meal, we got the taste of ethiopia, which had three meat options and four different vegetable options. All of it was delicious except the Shiro, which was bland. I want to commend them for excellent customer service. An older homeless woman stumbled into the restaurant and our server gave her a cup of tea and just let her sit in the back corner of the restaurant as she rested. We weren't bothered by it. She wasn't bothering anyone, but it was just the fact of their kindness cause it was a cold day. read more

Addis Abeba Ethiopian Restaurant - Taste of Ethiopia - Ethiopian Near Me - Richardson, Texas

When my veggie combo arrived cold and the portion was very small, I had no plans on leaving a poor review because it tasted good once I heated it up. But when I found the longest piece of hair in my injera. I couldn't finish my food. Imagine feeling hair in your mouth so long. My stomach is turning. read more

Addis Abeba Ethiopian Restaurant - Extra Injera Regular - Ethiopian Near Me - Richardson, Texas

Despite the heat this weekend, we were craving Ethiopian food and decided to drop in in Addis Abeba for lunch. It's right off Hwy 75 and Beltline right across from the McDonalds after the light in the strip mall. It was easy enough to find and we strolled right in. It is self seating and we picked out a table chairs off to the right side when we entered. It's a decent size space with a fair for live music and plenty of seating; half of it on regular height and the other half bar height seating. There was one young lady serving and there were only 3 other families there. She was attentive and served us with a smile. We ordered taste of Ethiopia, which a mixed dish with Doro wot(chicken stew with boiled egg) kitfo(very slightly fired almost tartare beef) beef tibs(stew; all served in a bed of Injera(their traditional spongy oversized tortilla) made from teff. It has a slightly fermented taste for those who have never tried it before. The plate also had collards, lentils(shiro) and Ayib(homemade fresh cheese). This is right up there with Shebelle for the best Ethiopian food in DFW. Now I haven't tried all the restaurants but have eaten at enough to know what is next level. The explosion of flavors; the subtle heat from the jalapeños and chilli powder/paprika. The rich taste of the Ethiopian ghee it's cooked in. The best part is the injera that has soaked up all the sauces as the last fitting bites. The only downside is wouldn't stop eating, it was so so good and I got my share. I was full for the rest of the day and didn't eat until about 20 hours after that meal. Go try this place....the food is so worth it! read more

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My husband and I tried this place last night and we loved it! We got the Taste of Ethiopia for 2 and the food was sooo good. The injera was fluffy and good and every side was fantastic and the chicken and beef were so juicy and tasty. Our waitress was very helpful and since it was our first time, she explained that part of the beef is served raw in traditional Ethiopian, but offered that we could request ours cooked. The tea was awesome, brewed with cardamom. All around, great meal and great service! read more

The food was soooooooo good!!! I can't wait to go back. I've been craving more since I finished my plate. It took me 3days to finish one meal, so it was a lot of food. Worth the money. I the Taste of Ethiopia plate for one. I just ordered at the bar to go. The server was really nice. Atmosphere looks like it's the perfect spot for just hanging out, like it becomes a club after dark. They play nice music videos. I was dancing in my seat while waiting for my food. read more

Wait was about 30 minutes, and worth it. Food was hot, fresh, and flavorful. Food was to go and came served in plastic snap on containers.

The awaze tibs and injera were very good. I would've liked the injera to be a little hotter, but this is why I normally don't do take out - Not the same as the restaurant experience. The cabbage was pretty good, but a bit oily and didn't contain many carrots in it. I've definitely had better. Although I liked this spot I would be more inclined to try other spots within the area. $17.00 for lamb tibs and very small portion of cabbage, I think I could do better. But I would definitely come back again. The food was pretty good. read more

Addis Abeba Ethiopian Restaurant - Awaze Lamb Tibs with a side of cabbage (not pictured) - Ethiopian Near Me - Richardson, Texas

Lucked up finding an Ethiopian restaurant near where I was. The service is great and good covid practices. The food took a little long to come. It was flavorful as Ethiopian food usually is. If you're in Richardson this is a nice spot to visit for authentic food. read more

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I loved coming here such a great place to enjoy the food I loved everything about it. This is the right place to go for Ethiopian food and the perfect place to eat. Enjoy and come and visit when you can.! read more

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The food is GREAT. Customer service not so much. Takes very long to get the food (even though it's usually slow). In times of Covid; the bathroom was out of hand soap, paper towels and untidy. In addition, came here on a Sunday at 11:40, although the restaurant should have been open, doors were locked and no one was answering the phone. read more

Addis Abeba Ethiopian Restaurant - Taste of Ethiopia platter: Injera, cabbage, ground beef, beef tibs, goat curry, chicken curry, goat cheese & greens. - Ethiopian Near Me - Richardson, Texas

BEWARE they will overcharge you My family had gone expecting good, reasonably-priced Ethiopian food. The service was slow, but we were willing to overlook that. The menu on their website - which is the menu they will give you to order from - is their "takeout" menu NOT their normal menu. When we went to pay the bill, they claimed that the online menu, which is priced lower, is not the same as their in-restaurant menu. They never showed a separate in-restaurant menu with updated prices, and as noted earlier, they specifically give you the QR code to their online menu which has their "takeout prices" when you order. Food was fine. Restaurant was empty except for us and a bit outdated, but that's all fine. It is NOT okay to scam customers! read more

We were in the mood to try something different so we headed to Addis Abeba with a rather large group of friends (party of 30), and had a wonderful time. Although I've had Ethiopian a couple of times before, this was my first time trying this restaurant. I can't say I know what I'm talking about when it comes to this type of food but I can say that it was very good and I thoroughly enjoyed the meal. We shared something called "The Taste of Ethiopia" which was a sampling of different types of vegetables, beans, and meat. The bread that you use to scoop up your food is the best part of the dining experience although don't worry, they do provide forks if you prefer not to eat with your hands. I also tried some of their "honey wine" which is very sweet (think of desert wine), but it's commonly offered on Ethiopian menus. If you're not adverse to really sweet wine, be sure to try a glass. Service was good although there could be a bit of a language barrier depending on who's waiting on your table. The only downside the to entire experience is that once our group was ready to leave and pay our tabs, we asked multiple times (to three different people, including the owner), to bring our bill so we could settle up. Each time they nodded and said OK but never came back to the table. They all just congregated around the bar area. Everyone, (all 30 of us), all had to make our way up to the cash register at the bar to settle our tabs. It would've been way easier and saved everyone a lot of time had they just told us that rather than us sitting around for 30 minutes expectantly waiting for our bill to arrive at the table. Overall the food and experience was good and the owner was so humble and appreciative for our business (especially after struggling to survive during the shutdown). We'll definitely be back to try it again. read more

Oh Holy Food Heaven!!! Hubby's plate was cabbage, chickpeas, chicken tibs and beef tibs. My Jr High kids had lamb in a spiced butter sauce with collard greens. I had a spicy beef and chickpea dish with cabbage. The food is served without utensils. Instead, the spongey, sourdough bread serves as both plate and fork. This was our first experience with Ethiopian cuisine. The depth of flavor was so impressive. The outside looks iffy. Inside is simple, but super friendly and quiet. We were the only non Ethiopian diners. The service was patient and excellently attentive. Pricing was VERY affordable (less than $60 for all four entrees). It was all delicious. HIGHLY recommend! read more

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Gosh, I think I have been coming to this restaurant for close to ten years now! I dream about the food. I've since moved away but any time I find myself back in the area, I always make a stop. This is a family owned restaurant and you can sense that as soon as you walk through the door. The staff is always so friendly and accommodating. The food is incredible!! I always order the Taste of Ethiopia with either beef or lamb. Its a little bit of everything on one platter and can be made in larger portions if you are dining with people or alone. You can tell these are family recipes that are made from scratch. I've never had a bad experience at Addis Abeba. My mouth is watering just writing this review! read more

Addis Abeba Ethiopian Restaurant - Taste of Ethiopia with Beef. One of my all time favorite dishes on the planet!! - Ethiopian Near Me - Richardson, Texas

It's a hit or Miss to be honest. But you should definitely try it if you're in the Richardson area.

So, after five years of coming here and becoming a regular, I have to say my initial lunch experience was very much a fluke. We love this place. We usually just get the Half and Half with Yebeg Wot and Yebeg Alitcha, which means we end up with random veggie sides. It also means we can't really advise on the other meats. Sure, we should probably the chicken, and it would be healthier for us, but...lamb. Mmm, lamb. Of their veggie sides, we love their Gomen, Tekil Gomen, and Fosolia. They are not stingy in their cocktail pours either, which is a plus. :-) read more

Great customer service. I typically order misir wot several nights a week from my regular spot but they closed early so I tried this one. That was a painful mistake. My order of Misir Wot was extremely bland and almost a slight sweet undertone that was unlike any I've had! The consistency was also very off; soupy. They stored the to-go order in aluminum tins which was a mess because their consistency was not dense enough to keep lentil from spilling out of the container! I only ate it because I was very hungry. Of all the Ethiopian restaurants and the homemade cuisine Ive had, this is without a doubt, thee blandest yet. Based on my experience, this isnt a restaurant I would ever recommend to anyone who is familiar with and interested in having authentic Ethiopian food-- it was more of tolerable derivative one would give to an American friend who doesn't like 'spicy' food read more

Great food! Try the lamb and rice or yebig tibs or firfir if you go. The times I have been the place is pretty empty, but the food is . read more

I don't know what it is about Ethiopian food - it's just so comforting and delicious, it's like a warm hug. This is a small place in a shopping center at 75/Belt Line in Richardson. It's not fancy but the food is great! Their menu says they are vegan friendly and our waitress (who was very inviting) confirmed that all of their veggie dishes are vegan. We had the veggie combo for 2 which comes with a serving of all veggie dishes which is 8 or 9 (for under $20!!). You get unlimited injera as well. You know it's a good sign when there are diners native to the culture eating there & this place was no different. I'll be back the next time I get a craving for Ethiopian. read more

Great Ethiopian food. Spice level is perfect and great portions. Also, great customer service!

Delicious. I order here for lunch sometimes. Would eat here more often if it was near home. The injera is perfect. read more

Addis Abeba Ethiopian Restaurant - Vegetable Combo - Ethiopian Near Me - Richardson, Texas

We came here to grab dinner the other day and it was incredible! I have to say this is definitely one of the best Ethiopian restaurants here. The interior is large and the wait wasn't long for the food. The service is extremely friendly! Our waitress did an amazing job recommending dishes to us that were just spicy enough. I have to recommend the doro wot! It was by far the best. It's served on a large plate with injera (a fermented Ethiopian bread). If you have dietary restrictions or don't want to share the food, you can always ask for the dishes to be put on separate plates. However, it's definitely a lot better shared. read more

Not the best Ethiopian food I've had but it was good quality. Atmosphere isn't great and I went there at lunch time which the restaurant was completely empty. I shared a combo of a chicken and lamb dish. I wish I could have picked the veggies but they come with "house veggies". The chicken dish was surprising because it came with a hard boiled egg and one chicken leg which wasn't easy to share / eat with our hands. Also the spongey bread you use to eat with was cold. The food was yummy but overall a little disappointed in the experience. read more

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There's quite a few well-known foodie spots in this plaza, but this restaurant is tucked away in it's own little corner. My husband and I never had Ethiopian food before, so we were curious to try it. We ordered the Taste of Ethiopia platter as well as the doro wat (stewed chicken) entree. The Taste of Ethiopia platter was huge. We were told it was meant to feed one person, but I think it can easily feed two. It included grilled lamb with onions and jalapenos, stewed lamb in a green sauce, doro wat, and three veggie items which unfortunately I don't know the name, but can describe as an orange sauce, leafy green, and cottage cheese. With the meal, we were given a good amount of injera, which is like a spongy flatbread that you use as a utensil to pick up and eat the food with. It was a fun and delicious experience. We enjoyed combining different items together. My husband's favorite was the lamb, while my favorite was the doro wat. I wasn't aware that doro wat was already included in the platter, so with the extra entree we had a lot of that! The service was excellent and friendly. The restaurant is showing age, but still clean and nice nonetheless. Overall, this was a good place to try Ethiopian food for the first time, and I look forward to trying more. read more

This place is a blessing and a curse. After going here, whenever I eat yesmir wet or shiro wet anywhere else, it seems bland and boring. Any other fasolia I eat seems saccharine. Even my old favorite Ethiopian spot back home in Harlem seems like it's missing something now. Of course, when I do come here it's great. The decor is similar to lots of Ethiopian restaurants I've been to: poorly lit, tinted windows, impermeable furniture - but the Ethiopian music videos playing on the TV are entertaining, and there's pleasant outdoor seating if the weather is good. read more

Very poor service, like they don't care. Place is empty during lunchtime. Food is ok.

The food was not bad (over all) but the service was horrible. We ordered the combination meat and veggie platter that we enjoyed. They bring you more of the injera if you need more. The tibs, chicken and lentil dishes were good and I enjoyed all the veggies. The fried fish, lacked salt, but still good. It's literally a whole-in-the-wall type of place. We had two servers, one who was decent and the other was just not good. My brother ordered something he did not like because it was supposed to have the beef tibs in it but there was hardly any. We didn't pack it to go so they asked why not (the whole dish was leftover). We mentioned that we didnt like it and they offered us something else. He'd eaten from our platter and was full, we had a full weekend planned so if we took anything to go it would be wasted. She disregarded what he said and brought out a new rice and beef tibs dish and practically forced us to take it. We didnt because we didnt want to throw it away. Her attitude was just rude and nasty. Maybe I would do take out from here but definitely not eating here again. Definitely had better Ethiopian food elsewhere. read more

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A simplistic-looking restaurant with a bar and tv on the wall, situated right off of Central Expressway. Not exactly a place for a special night out, but for any other nights. But when it comes to food, they're really large portions. I had the Taste of Ethiopia, which is a generous sampler of lamb or beef TIBS (cubed meat) with DORO WOT (chicken leg in berbere or red pepper sauce, spiced butter and honey wine, and seasoned with garlic, cinnamon and cardamom), YEBEG ALITCHA (pieces of injera mixed with lamb, slow cooked with mild sauce and spiced butter, SHIRO (roasted and powdered chickpeas simmered in unique, hot and spicy berbere sauce) and GOMEN (spinach cooked with onions, garlic and cardamom). And this is according to the menu. But when I received my plate, it looked like there were so much more. I even believe that my plate came with KIFTO (seasoned lean ground beef, seasoned with kibbeh or spiced butter, cardamom and mitmita or hot pepper). It was a great "walk" around Ethiopia, and I have not had one complaint about anything, not even its spice level, which was perfectly modified to be mild tasting for me. I was warned that the only thing they could not modify was the doro wot, but I found the doro wot to be just perfect and balances itself nicely with the rest of the plate. The only thing I have to mention a heads up is that the lady taking orders the day I came for lunch had a thick accent and spoke haltingly English. She was a great and friendly server, and I enjoyed her service, but just be sure to give time to double check any request for accommodations. SHE: "How do you want this cooked?" ME: "How is this prepared traditionally?" (Hoping it's raw since it's traditional in Ethiopia to eat raw kifto, which is similar to raw kibbeh in Lebanon) SHE: "Little or no cook. No fire." ME: Okay, I want it raw. :) - ordered, received plate, and got something that looks like the kifto was cooked, and confused, I asked her if this was cooked, thinking maybe it's possible it got brown through a heavy hand of seasoning SHE: "Little cooked" ME: "Oh, I thought no cook, no fire. Raw. Red. But it's ok!" SHE: "OH. You want red?" (Looking surprised) "I will fix!" (Must have been my face, since I wear emotions on my sleeve too easily - sorry) - runs into kitchen, and female owner/chef peeks out of the door, and confirms my order and happily makes it (seems like not a lot of people in Dallas eat it the traditional way) And soon, I get the perfectly seasoned raw kifto, and I quickly devoured it, much to everyone's surprise. I was a bit too eager. But really, it was a lot of food, and only later did I find out that the Taste of Ethiopia sampler normally does not include kifto was it was not mentioned in the menu. Was it a faux pas, I do not know. But whatever I ate was one of the most enjoyable Ethiopian meal I've had in a long time and I'm already thinking of going back (a first, for me). I should add also that this is supposedly one of the few Ethiopian places in Dallas that also serves honey wine. ATMOSPHERE: Casual, simplistically decorated with TV and a bar on one wall PRICE: Regular (most dishes below $14, except for sampler plates) SERVICE: friendly, attentive, accommodating read more

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Finding this place was a treasure hunt in itself. It is kind of stuck in an odd corner of a plaza not facing the road . If you are behind mc Donalds you are close by. Two nice ladies greeted me right away and had me pick a seat. After ordering a beer I asked for the veggie sampler meal and asked the waitress to pick the 5 dishes that I should try. I have never eaten ethiopian food before so we shall see how it goes. The food was great and very filling. It had just the right amount of heat and wang. It was a great experience. Love anyplace where you can eat the plate too. Lol. The food here is served on the bread that you eat the food with. If you are in the area, you must try it. I definitely will be back. read more

Addis Abeba Ethiopian Restaurant - Veggie platter - Ethiopian Near Me - Richardson, Texas

Awesome food and great service. I got the beef tibs, Timatim fitfit and lamb tibs OMG delish.... Will be back asap thank you read more

Addis Abeba Ethiopian Restaurant - Ethiopian Near Me - Richardson, Texas

I visited this restaurant with 3 other friends and I must say it was a good evening. The service was prompt and very cordial. The waitress did a great job. The prices are very reasonable, and average of like $13 per plate. The food was out in a reasonable time given that it's a restaurant and not a fast food joint. The food was tasty. We weren't sure what to expect and some had reservations about the food but once we ate, we all agreed that the food was good. I enjoyed the atmosphere. It is a family setting, pleasant interior decor, and conducive for a date or just have a relaxed evening. The restroom was clean and stocked. Just gotta say that a restaurant's restroom speaks volumes of their and staff and service. This place is legit. I would recommend it. read more

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This was me and my husband first time ever eating Ethiopian food and we are in LOVE! The restaurant was really nice and clean my only disappointment was their enormous big screen tvs both playing sports and one had the volume turned way up. It had potential to be very classy, but the tvs made it have a run of the mill sports bar feel. Anyhow yes, the service is slow so do NOT come if you're in a hurry, although I suppose you can place a call in. We got timatim fit fit for an appetizer- very good, then me and my husband got the sampler for two platter and our was amazing ! I can't remember the names of the dishes it has but I believe it was called the taste of Ethiopia. We were very impressed. We both cleaned our plates despite the fact the plate took up almost or whole table! Collard greens not bitter but delicious, meat excellent cooked expertly, sauces had unique great flavor we'd never had before. And with the platter you get so much variety, such as 4 types of meat all cooked differently. We will definitely return soon! read more

Addis Abeba Ethiopian Restaurant - Sampler platter, a smorgasbord of excellence ! - Ethiopian Near Me - Richardson, Texas

I gathered a couple of friends and off we headed to Addis Ababa for a girls' night out/Ethiopian eating party. We (we being those of us who aren't vegan) started with steak tartar. Yummy, but spicier than expected. I loved it. My friend didn't care for the chili spice flavor. Then we all ordered the vegetable combo plate - we each selected slightly different vegetable dishes. All of them, however, were good. The food is served atop a spongy bread, injera. The injera is both your serving platter and your eating utensil. The food was just as good as I'd remembered from my time in East Africa - the spinach and cabbage dishes were particularly wonderful. The prices were good, too. read more

I was in the mood for some Ethiopian food and found this had some good reviews on Yelp. I was very pleased at the dish, Chicken Dur Wot. It was very flavorful and the cabbage and salad sides were perfect. Fortunately, there was a patio area so that I could take in the warm Dallas evening. Oh, I also had the Ginger Tea, for the first time. That was a good choice, if I do say so myself. In another review, a person mentioned that if you are behind the McDonald's, then you are very close. That was a hugely helpful hint as the place was difficult to find. read more

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I've been to several Ethiopian restaurants, and this one is decent but not great. The sauces were extremely bland, to the point that I wonder if they went to the extreme and didn't spice the sauces at all when I asked about mild sauces and mentioned that I'm not a big fan of spicy food. That is true, but I do like SPICED food and can tolerate SOME heat. In general, I tend to be a fan of food that has flavor. Overall, not as good as Zeni's in San Jose, CA (the best I've had to date) or Queen of Sheba in Addison. Also, super sketchy location -- we got accosted by a panhandler right outside the front door. I'd eat there again if I had to and if someone else paid for it, but otherwise, I won't be back. read more

I'm a fan. This was my first time trying this type of cuisine so keep that in mind while reading my review. The food was flavorful and the service was sufficient. I thought I would hate injera because I'm not a huge fan of sour, but it was surprisingly not overpowering. I like injera, but don't love it as I did get tired of eating it halfway through the meal and it was filling. I dragged my coworkers with me and they asked for forks so this restaurant does offer silverware. I wanted the most traditional experience possible so I forgoed the fork and scooped with the injera and ate with my right hand only. I ordered the Taste of Ethiopia dish with lamb for 1 so that I could get a good variety. The lamb tibs were yummy but a bit chewier/tougher than I like my lamb. The standouts of the dish was the doro wat with chicken and the greens and cabbage. I ordered the cinnamon tea to follow up the meal. I want to try other Ethiopian restaurants in the area now, but have no problem suggesting Addis Ababa to others at all. I'd go back here myself if the craving strikes. read more

Addis Abeba Ethiopian Restaurant - Taste of Ethiopia for One - Ethiopian Near Me - Richardson, Texas

Was staying in the area for a conference and needed to get out of the hotel, so, came here for dinner. Quite good food! I've eaten Ethiopian several times, in several cities, and Addis Ababa certainly holds its own. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars, frankly, was because service is a bit spotty (I had to chase my server down to get refills of water and the check.) read more

Excellent place! The doro wot, tibs and kitfo are to DIE for, and the martinis are killer as well! A little more vermouth than I usually like, but goes perfectly with the spicy goodness. Sarah was our server and super nice and attentive, and the owner even came by to check on us! Will definitely come back whenever I'm in Dallas. read more

Addis Abeba Ethiopian Restaurant - The sampler! My brother and i loved it!!! - Ethiopian Near Me - Richardson, Texas

This place is easy to miss if you aren't looking for it, because it currently sits behind Krispy Kreme, McDonalds, and a recently build Starbucks. It is a small place, but the food is really good and has a homemade quality to it. My go to dishes are the: veggie platter, Doro wot, and the Kitfo. I can literally make a meal out of the kitfo, it is very delicious. If you order it be sure to let them know if you would like it rare (it's traditionally served this way), medium or well done. It is a great place to meet up with friends or to have a casual date with that special someone. I hope you enjoy! read more

Addis Abeba Ethiopian Restaurant - Ethiopian Near Me - Richardson, Texas