My experience at Admas never fails to amaze me. Even though it was my second visit, it felt just as exciting as the first. From the moment I walked in, I was welcomed with amazing service that made the entire experience even better. The first time I visited, I tried the veggie combo and loved how flavorful and well-prepared everything was. This time I decided to try the veggie meat combo, and somehow it was even better. One thing I really appreciate about Admas is the variety of options they offer--whether you're a meat lover or vegetarian/vegan, there's something for everyone. Beyond the food, the restaurant itself is very clean, spacious, and family-friendly. It's the perfect place for both small dinners and larger groups. I'll definitely be coming back again soon! read more

First off, I ordered for delivery. I love Ethiopian and Eritrean food, so I was excited to see this spot finally open for deliveries in my neighborhood! I think I've eaten at the majority of Ethiopian restaurants in Oakland, Berkeley, and San Francisco, so I'm a fan. Sadly, I was NOT a fan of this spot. :( (For context, I tried to go back to the delivery app to give a review, but the window for leaving a review had closed.) I looked over the menu and I was suspicious that there was no standard Doro Wot for delivery, but, whatevs --sometimes restaurants leave off certain items on delivery apps. I got the Chicken Tibs and Beef Tibs. The beef was spiced, but the chicken tasted bland and watery. Both seemed to be missing salt. The beef tibs was tougher than I'm used to. Maybe it was an off day. The Yemisir Wot (stewed red lentils) was flavorful. The vegetarian combo was a complete miss for the price and the portions were super small. The Tikil Gomen (cabbage, carrots, potatoes) looked like one tablespoon had been scooped out and put on the injera. It came with Yemisir Wot, Yekik Alicha (yellow spiced lentils), beets(???), Gomen (collards), and green salad (though I don't remember getting the green salad in my combo). The Gomen (collards) were super bland and tasted like reheated frozen collards. My last issue is that the a-la-carte items are photographed with a small salad and injera, pretty standard (see attached image from site). Unfortunately, the a-la-carte options came singularly in a container with a side of injera. Bummer. If I hadn't included the vegetarian combo, I probably would've been even more upset. What I did like: --- - The Tikil Gomen and Yemisir Wot were well spiced and tasty. - Plenty of injera, almost too many. I think my biggest issue is that given the portion size, most items are between $16 - $24, so if you're looking to have a rounded meal (injera, vegetables, meat), you're going to have to order multiple items and that adds up fast; it will be cheaper if you just eat in or call them and order for pick-up. (I'm also kind of bummed because I was rooting for them since they are in the space where Casa Vallarta used to be.) If you plan to go, I'd suggest sticking to the vegetarian options. read more

Admas - Vegetarian Combo - Ethiopian Near Me - Oakland, California

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Admas is exactly what you want in a neighborhood Ethiopian spot. Unpretentious mom and pop vibes with Ethiopian music videos playing on the big screen behind the register and some nice art on the walls. We rolled 17 deep for a friend's birthday and the staff handled it like pros. We went with the combination platters, and these things are massive. Beef, chicken, lamb, kale, salad, beans, lentils, all the classics spread out over a mountain of injera. Everything was well-spiced and balanced, though I wouldn't have minded a touch more salt here and there. But honestly, that's me being picky. The real star here is the injera. Perfectly tart, super spongy, and we kept asking for more because we couldn't get enough. They were happy to keep it coming, which is exactly how Ethiopian dining should be. Eating with your hands, tearing off pieces of that tangy bread to scoop up the stews and veggies, it's as authentic as it gets. Service was on point. They kept our waters filled, checked in regularly, and helped us navigate the menu without being pushy. The pacing was great even with our huge group. Pro tip: take leftovers. I ate mine the next day for dinner and it was just as delicious, maybe even better after everything had time to marry together overnight. If you're craving Ethiopian food in Oakland, Admas delivers. Solid food, great service, and that comfortable neighborhood feel that makes you want to come back.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

Admas - Veggie and Meat Combo - Ethiopian Near Me - Oakland, California

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First time coming here. There were only two tables occupied when we got here so maybe the time was a bit late for dinner on a Sunday. The server was nice and patient with our ordering, thank you. the food was healthy and yummy, but my husband felt the chicken stew wasn't worth the price (only one chicken drumstick and one hard boiled egg in the stew.) ambiance was cool , there was cool picture decors with beautiful women in traditional headdresses. We had one of the dining rooms all to ourselves so it was nice and quiet since we had my toddler with us. My husband felt the food could've been spicy since he has tasted spicy Ethiopian food elsewhere. Our server gave us spicy sauces/ powders but it was not spicy enough for him (he's South Indian.) read more

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One of the best collard greens I have ever eaten. They had some lentil dish, red lentil that was delicious as well. They don't speak English that well but it's a very authentic food. Ambience is pretty good. read more

We ordered takeout and were extremely disappointed in the $20 chicken doro wot, which only came with a measly drumstick and hard-boiled egg. The gored gored was delicious and spicy but very gristly, and the lamb tibs and vegetable combo were not tasty enough to redeem the meal. Additionally, the plastic lids were not sealed completely and sauce leaked out onto & through the takeout bag. Needless to say, we will not be coming back. read more

Admas - Gored gored, disappointing chicken doro wot, vegetable combo, & lamb tibs - Ethiopian Near Me - Oakland, California

Friendly staff. Neat space. Their breakfast menu is great. A huge fan of the fata and fūl. They also have coffee served in a Jebena. read more

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I came here with my friends and we all shared a meat combo which includes injera and a variety of meats all which were delicious! It was enough food for all of us and we even had leftovers. It was great for the price of $38 which we split 3 ways. I had never had Ethiopian food before so I was very excited to try and I was very pleased! I'm excited to say that I've tried it now and loved it! As for parking, we were lucky to find a spot on the street right in front of the restaurant. The inside of the place was clean, aesthetic and had a nice ambiance. I highly recommend if you're looking to try a new cuisine or need a new place to try. read more

Admas - Meat combo - Ethiopian Near Me - Oakland, California

This place is a hidden treasure! The veggie combo is one of the best around--flavorful, fresh, and perfectly balanced. YUM!

Admas is the Ethiopian-Eritrean spot we've been wanting and craving. I definitely feel like Admas is going to be a lovely addition to our greater Grand Lake neighborhood. I ordered the veggie platter as one does for takeout. I wish they didn't use styrofoam for packaging, but it did keep everything warm. AND y'all, the portions are fab, the veggie dishes are DIVINE and colorful, and injera so fluffy and delish. They also gave a complimentary vinagrette salad and one dry AF samosa. The samosa didn't hit for me, but I chowed down that salad so fast. Complimentary sides are something from pre-COVID times that I am so glad Admas is bringing back. My fave part was the injera bread and their stews: red lentil side (misir wat) took my breath AWAY, and their yellow split pea side was divine (kik alicha). I never had that bright pink/magenta beet side and I had to google it. The key sir alicha beet AND potato dish was SO unique, I could taste the ginger and ya girl was pleasantly intrigued. Collard greens was yummy as well. I loved ALL of their dishes in the veggie platter, and will def be coming back for that specific item. I loved that there were a few two-person parties inside the store. Seems like a nice, intimate spot for date night...it is on the quieter side though. But I like that there's the main area and a side room if you're looking for more privacy. It has the feel of stepping into a family friend's home. No outdoor seating though and limited street parking. Hospitable folks and small biz! read more

Admas - Front entrance - Ethiopian Near Me - Oakland, California

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Service was very nice and the food is very good. The location is convenient and easy to find parking. Great for a group. read more

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I really wanted to like this place based on all the other 4-5 star reviews, but unfortunately it was a "no" for me. I've had better Ethiopian food. The meat dishes were "OK." I had the meat and vegetable combo for take out. The chicken wasn't all that flavorful and the one red meat dish had a fair amount of gristle. Also, on the menu, it doesn't describe which meat or veg dishes you're getting, just that it's a meat and veg combo. I just didn't feel it was too flavorful based on the other place I've been. read more

The food was really good, the series really good as well, will definitely be coming back soon

My partner and I have been wanting to stop by this spot since it's opened in the neighborhood. We ordered the veggie and meat combo where you could pick and choose. We got some recommendations from the owner, and ordered the yebeg tibs, doro tibs, yellow lentils, collard greens, and a spicy beef that was off-menu (and really good!). He was kind enough to let us try the red lentils too (which I really liked!). It could have probably fed 3 people unless you're all starving. I was very full and we didn't finish. It's a humble spot with delicious and affordable Ethiopian food and good place for a dinner out when you don't feel like cooking! read more

Admas - Meat and veggie combo - Ethiopian Near Me - Oakland, California

A very friendly family run restaurant close to my home. The mother is the Chef, the children run the restaurant... don't ask me how many children :) They take turns while going to school and college. I got a Shiro (Vegetarian) and Injera take-out from here. Their portions are very generous. I was curious about a bread I saw on the counter and wanted to sample or buy a small piece. It was a family sized huge bread, I knew it would spoil if it is not eaten within two/three days. The daughter who served me, called back to her mom, who came out and cut a piece for me to take home. Both the Shiro and Injera were excellent. I recommend this restaurant. read more

We went for lunch with colleagues from work and had a great experience. The food was tasty, and the staff were attentive and welcoming. There was only one other customer during lunch, which was surprising. More people should support this family-run neighborhood restaurant. read more

I've visited Admas a few more times since my initial review. Portions for dinner are still small and may not be what you're expecting (based on the menu). HOWEVER, the ful breakfast is absolutely lovely My friend had the full version, and I had the vegan version today. It was just spicy enough, flavorful, and definitely enough food. Will return for brunch!! read more

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We came in on a pretty slow Sunday afternoon and thoroughly enjoyed the food and service. We ordered the veggie platter for two, and topped it off with their delicious pastries. Loved it! read more

Admas is a really lovely neighborhood spot. My partner and I have had dinner here every couple weeks since they opened. The food and value are both great (especially the meat/veggie combo). I usually get two meals worth of food every time I order. The Admas tea is also a sleeper hit - its a mix of honey, orange juice, spices and tea, and not like anything I've had before. I get that every time and it never gets old. Overall its exactly what you want out of a neighborhood restaurant. Good food, comfortable space, good prices, and very sweet/friendly staff. read more

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Haven't been here for about a year but now I've gone four times in two weeks and it's as good as it was back then, everything. And if you're looking for a Sunday night dinner, they stay open till 10 PM. I can understand the two negative reviews below, it's true the staff have a kind of nonchalance but don't mistake that for insouciance. While not excusing it me thinks it's just being a very calm and relaxed peoples, they don't rush around like maniacs, but their food has always been delicious if not downright orgasmic and I love how they've designed the two rooms, if I could only use two words to describe the atmosphere it would be "elegantly casual", and also very clean and tidy, love the white table cloths. read more

Very disappointing experience for our first time there. We are only writing this review so the restaurant management can make needed improvements! 1- Entered the restaurant and waited 5 min for someone to appear to acknowledge us 2- Food order took 45 min to arrive at our table (we were one of 2 patrons in the place, it was not busy) 3- Food finally came to our table and it was cold (we suspect it had been ready and was just sitting there for 15+ minutes), it was also very bland. 4- Ordered the special coffee and that didn't arrive until after our food came, we were hoping we could enjoy it while waiting for food. We had to remind server that we ordered it. 5- People working there didn't seem too concerned about helping us. We had to ask for napkins once the food arrived. We do not recommend this place. read more

By far the best Ethiopian food my fiancé and I have ever had, and we've been to a LOT of Ethiopian restaurants. We ordered the veggie combo with a side of Shiro. Every single option was absolutely delicious! My favorite was the Shiro, it was so flavorful and silky and smooth! The service was amazing, our server was very friendly and attentive. We will definitely be back! read more

Admas - Veggie combo, with Shiro add-on in the middle - Ethiopian Near Me - Oakland, California

Wonderful tasting food with generous portions! We got the meat & veggie combo and loved everything in it.My husband previously did not like Ethiopian food until he ate it here today.He loved his food! We'll be back! read more

Consistently delicious! Excellent service and welcoming environment! Came with three friends, two of whom have never been here before and they all loved it! Two of my friends are Habesha so they know good Ethiopian food and they both declared this is the best in the Bay Area! Definitely our new spot! Will be back frequently! read more

Admas - We had the meat and veggie combo for four people. You can see our before and after photos to know how it tasted! We loved it! - Ethiopian Near Me - Oakland, California

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The best Ethiopian I've ever had. The portions were huge, and the quality was impressive. Yum! read more

Admas - Meat and veggie combo for two - Ethiopian Near Me - Oakland, California

Finishing up our final errand Sunday night my husband and I realized that we'd been too busy to eat dinner. It's 8:45pm in Oakland on Father's Day? Not many restaurants stay open in the East Bay past 9. Ugh. So it was with great relief Yelp directed us to the lone restaurant on Park near Lake Merritt open until 10. The relief was joined by delight when the little neighborhood restaurant turned out to be Ethiopian/Eritrean with fresh and delicious food. Highly recommend! You don't have to wait until after 9 on a Sunday. read more

Only delivered 1/3 dishes I ordered and when I called they offered zero help or solutions and hung up on me. Will never order from here again. read more

Super yummy! Had the veggie combo and then the chicken. Everything perfectly cooked and seasoned. But best was the injera: fluffy and without that slightly sour edge it seems to have elsewhere. Enjoyed it as much or more as meals at the pricier Eritrean/Ethiopian places in town. Will be back! read more

Admas - Ethiopian Near Me - Oakland, California

This place is so cute. The food is delicious, spiced and seasoned well, and healthy! And there is a large pastry case with delicious cakes and treats that are all made at home by the owners sister. Please come by and support the nice folks at this restaurant. read more

Admas - Veggie plate - Ethiopian Near Me - Oakland, California

I made reservations here knowing my partner and I would be hungry after the drive from Reno to Oakland. After getting settled in and heading over, I was a bit scared to walk into a completely empty restaurant.. not even anyone behind the counter. On a Friday evening no less. I thought okay maybe I just missed the early dinner rush. We were greeted by a friendly man who came from the back kitchen, let us sit anywhere we wanted and handed us our menus and waters. We decided quickly that we wanted a variety, and he recommended the meat combo for the both of us. We only had Ethiopian food once, so I let him take the wheel on this and trusted his word. Boy.. I'm so glad I did. That shit was FIRE! I'm talking flavor on flavor on flavor! The spices and herbs were all beautifully bloomed and incorporated into each dish. The lamb was insanely tender and I could've just had a giant bowl of that with injera easily. The beef dishes were wonderfully flavored and the chicken was a nice reprieve from the red meats. The veggie dish offered a nice sweet and tangy note on top of the meaty flavors which was much needed. All of this wrapped in the fluffiest injera I've ever had. We destroyed almost the entire platter with some extra rolls of injera that he provided without us even asking. The restaurant itself isn't anything too crazy to go over, but that's usually indicative of them putting their focus into the food, which is very apparent here. Minus the restaurant being absolutely hot as balls, I will be coming back here every time we visit Oakland! read more

Admas - Meat combo platter: two kinds of beef, lamb and chicken with a veggie dish and salads - Ethiopian Near Me - Oakland, California

I am a fan of both Eritrean and Ethiopian food, this place is my new go-to. Not because the other places aren't good, but this simply hits the spot. We ordered the vegetarian combo and the chicken alongside drinks. The admas tea was delicious and the chicken caught me off guard. I am indifferent to chicken generally outside of a few specific things (wings etc) but wow this caught me off guard. Like my favorite chicken in the bay. The jalapeño was just perfect with the spices and it was a struggle not to immediately eat it all. The set up was nice and the staff was great, really accommodating. You do pay at the counter, but the interior is nice and spacious with good music. It had been a long minute since I last stepped into such a joint especially since I do love the cuisine (our favorite place closed years ago) and this has easily taken that spot again. If I lived closer I would probably be a lot more frequent. I highly recommend checking this place out. read more

YUM. I've only had an opportunity to have Kitfo five times (I'm from a rural area) and I've never been disappointed. The Kitfo here is phenomenal!! The injera and greens were, too! I love the finely ground spice blend that comes with the Kitfo on the side, making each bite customizable. Wish I knew what that spice was called. If you haven't tried Kitfo yet, you need to try it here!! If you like beef, and you like raw fish sushi, you'll also like Kitfo! It's so flavorful. read more

I picked up an order to go a few days ago. I have tried a few Ethiopian restaurants around the bay area and I must say, this one unfortunately gets a thumbs down. The service was ok, not too friendly, yet not rude, just neutral. The inside of the restaurant didn't look appealing to dine in, very bare and empty looking. On to the main reason I'm adding a review. The injera was the worst I've ever tasted. It definitely was not fresh and tasted like it was sitting out for three days, dry, thin, and with a funky smell to it. I had a few bites and ended up dumping it and ate the rest of the meal without it. The vegetarian dish was just ok. A bit bland. I'm surprised at the high reviews, perhaps I caught them on a bad day? read more

Had a great time at Admas last night. The owner was really nice and helped us with our orders. We ordered a meat and veggie combo for my fiance and I to try several of their dishes. We asked for a recommendation for our third veggie dish and he recommended two dishes. He offered to give us the fourth veggie dish for free, which was really kind of him. Food was delicious and very chill atmosphere. read more

Admas - Meat and Veggie Combo - Ethiopian Near Me - Oakland, California

lovely mom and pop restaurant that was newly opened! the injera and the food was great overall, however the samosas came cold :( the service was awesome though and you can tell it's a family owned and operated restaurant. we had great conversations with the server! read more

Admas - meat + veggie combo platter, sambusas, complimentary salad - Ethiopian Near Me - Oakland, California

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This place is a hidden gem. We had the platter for two and it's was a flavor delight at reasonable price. Service as fast and friendly and with a relaxed atmosphere. I will be back again for sure. read more

Friendly service. Unfortunately the food was not good. Lentils undercooked. Flavors were very lacking. Also there was a hair in the bag, which put me off. read more

Food was awesome. Extremely tasty and everything was flavorful. The service and ambiance was perfect. read more

Admas - Eritrean food. - Ethiopian Near Me - Oakland, California

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We had a lovely meal here. We ordered the veggie combo and beef Tibs. All items were well prepared. The owner and his brother were so friendly and kind- we were even given slices of the homemade teff cake to try. It was delicious and even gluten free if you need that preparation. The other diners in the restaurant were also super friendly- we felt very welcomed & look forward to returning. read more

Great service, delicious food, beautiful presentation! They also did a great job on the interior, we enjoyed it! read more