It pains me to give a small business one star but this was the first time in my life I couldn't eat a restaurant meal. Ethiopian is my favorite cuisine. I have no idea why there are so many good reviews but maybe I just ordered the wrong thing. I got beef tibs, which is always my go-to. What came out was beef scorched beyond recognition to the point of being hard. But I'm telling you that even in that state, if it had Ethiopian spices and sauce I would have eaten it. It had zero, I mean no flavor, not even salt. There was no sauce at all. So it was dried tasteless beef on top of injira. Uncooked chilis and onions were scattered around a bit. The service was screwy as well, though that's never a huge deal to me. But no guys, just no. read more

The folks who run this place are very kind and accommodating. Unfortunately the food is not very tasty. We left pretty disappointed.

Ordered the dorotibs, and I finished my massive plate, it's a lot of food with a lot of flavor read more

Admas - Dorotibs - Ethiopian Near Me - Oakland, California

First and last time trying this place. My entire family is sick after eating here. NEVER AGAIN!

They politely hit me up via messenger to let me know it was a traditional holiday - that's really sweet. I haven't tasted the food but I'm sure it'll be great. read more

Great food & service, love the location with easy parking. The ambiance & music was a bonus. I'll be back!

Had the meat and veggie combo take out. The was the best Ethiopian food I've eaten. It was fresh, hot with just enough heat and spice. Large portions, plenty leftovers. It came in separate little cups like 6 or 7, injera, all very neatly packed. I'll definitely be back, read more

Hate to have to give a bad review to a family run business with such a nice owner. But unfortunately the food was not great. We've been to Ethiopian restaurants all over the Bay Area and this was one of our worst meals. The red lentil and yellow split pea dish were bland and not well seasoned. The carrot and potato dish and collard greens were so-so. And the Shiro wot was very creamy and heavy without much taste. Only the salad was spot on. Hope they can improve as we'd love to support them. read more

Wow, this is the place for a feast that feels like decadent but healthful. We've never had injera so fluffy and flavorful. It soaked up the different sauces - the gentleman even brought us a sunflower-juice dish we'd never heard about but loved. The space is clean and decorated with taste. Everything was delicious, especially the lamb stew and orange-honey tea. But the best part is that you could feel a lot of heart is here, from the kind people to the paintings on the wall. read more

The worst Ethiopian And Eritrean I have had in my 67 years of life! Ye Doro Wat was dry cubes of breast meat (frozen food?) It was waaaaaay to hot/spicy to eat!! Injera was so sour one small bite turned my stomach And flavorless. Veggie combo was tasteless and not cooked down soft! Salad had too much vinegar! Don't know who wrote these 5 star reviews. I gave one star because the people were not rude. A new meaning to the term "take out". As in straight to the garbage. Money wasted. read more

People there are so kind and friendly! The decor in nice and the place is very clean. We had both the meat and veggie platters together. Everything was delicious! read more

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

We catered here, the food was lovely and the service was spot on. We catered here, the food was lovely and the service was spot on.

Veggie combo was great! Parking was very easy and they have a restroom for customers. Restaurant was super clean and everyone was very nice:) read more

Casual spot for ethiopian. Prices are reasonable, service is a bit slow but the server was friendly. Would come back, especially as they have a nice lunch special for a meat and veggie combo - everything was well seasoned and not too overpowering. read more

Real great time at Admas. My first time at an Ethiopian restaurant and I really enjoyed my self. The shiro was unbelievable. I think they had a little extra from some one else's order and so he threw on some shiro to our combo of meat and vegetable combo. My man sitting next to us was rocking a shiro shirt which I think is a testament not just to how good this place is, but how good Shiro is as a concept. After the food, we got some Jebena coffee. So good. I've only had Ethiopian coffee once before, but hot damn this was some special coffee. Very nice hints of cardamom. It was my buddy's birthday and we were talking about how beautiful the coffee pot was, and my friend asked the guy where someone can buy a pot like that and he's like, "oh yah know, Ethiopian stores," 5 minutes later he comes out with one and is like, here you go . Great hospitality, great food, very pleased with my experience. Shout out Admas read more

Admas - Coffee pot - Ethiopian Near Me - Oakland, California

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Got the veggie combo, 4 times in a row now and its delicious. Fills me and my partner up and the staff are super nice and courteous. great ambiance too :) read more

I'm really excited to have such a great Ethiopian restaurant in the neighborhood! Tried the beef tibs and veggie combo and everything was flavorful and delicious. We'll definitely be back! read more

This place is my new go to for Ethiopian and Eritrean food! The ambiance is super nice and the customer service is great! Food was amazing, very tasty and fresh and we had a great time with our family as it's has a kid friendly environment. Will definitely be coming back! read more

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I've been passing by this spot for weeks and saw this place transform from the Blue Nile Express to Admas, a bright space with lots of light and a restrained hand at decor. This past weekend, I was finally able to come to the restaurant and try out their Ethiopian food. To put it succinctly, the food was delicious! Our party shared sambusas, the veggie combo and doro wot, with the mesir wot snatching the trophy as the all-around favorite dish. The sambusas were the perfect 3-bite appetizer, hot and crisp from the fryer. I should also call out that we really enjoyed the injera which had a hint of tartness from the fermentation as opposed to other spots that tended to be a tad too sour. What stood out about Admas was the service. The server was polite and prompt, and provided great recommendations on what and how much to order. We left the place sufficiently stuffed and eager for a subsequent trip. read more

Loved this Ethiopian spot in East Oakland. Tried it for the first time today as we didn't feel like driving all the way to Berkeley to our fave spot. This little space was beautifully decorated and warm with lovely art and woodwork. The service was friendly and prompt and the food was absolutely delicious. We got the meat sampler combo and everything we got was delicious. Their misr was especially flavorful and so was their finger-licking-good doro wot (which you can only get with the meat combo). Highly recommend this place. Easy to find parking and it's super family friendly. Will definitely be back again. read more

A very warm atmosphere Eritrean restaurant, with delicious food and great service. I liked the tibsi, awaze and the very tasty injera. Definitely recommend this place to anyone!! read more

Wonderful new addition to the neighborhood. Food was delicious. We had the veggie sampler and beef tibs. My 8yr old son said it was th best kikalicha he's ever had. I loved them beef tibs had wonderful slices of jalapeño for just the right spice. Friendly, nice atmosphere, had the warriors game on. Great place read more

I just stopped in and had a cup of their Admas tea. Really good. Really unique. Citrus, ginger, honey,... it hit the spot and I was even able to enjoy a good Warriors game on the big screen. It's a family owned business that started back in Addis. Really nice people. They opened around the beginning of November, 2022 so as of the time of this review, they've only been open 2 months. The menu looks great - goman, tibs,... even breakfast. I intend to go back for a meal and wish them lots of good luck! read more

I haven't even received my take-out meal and I'm already in love with this place. The host gave me two delicious hot sambusas to eat while I wait in the spacious main room with its beautiful unique local art. The background music is pleasant and unobtrusive. It feels good in here. I'm not a fan of the big screen tv (muted) but sports fans would enjoy it and I don't mind it. Actually, now I'm enjoying watching the game so maybe it's a plus too. My food just arrived. I'm sure it's going to be excellent. I'll add to the review if it's not. read more

So happy this opened in my neighborhood! Great family owned business w delicious healthy food served with kindness. Super cute interior decorating too, will be back a lot! read more

Wonderful food, cozy location, and the nicest owners. We had the vegetarian combo platter (and added a meat) - an amazing deal, everything was tasty. Looking forward to going back for breakfast and lunch - very happy to have this spot in the neighborhood. read more

Very tasty food! I went here on a Sunday night with my wife and mother and we shared a veggie combo and a meat combo. The food tasted very fresh and the meat was very flavorful. Highly recommend. We had enough for leftovers and thoroughly enjoyed them the next day. read more

We got the veggie combo and beef tibs. It was a perfect amount of food for two. The food was delicious and the service friendly. We are so glad they are in our neighborhood. Will definitely be back soon. read more

Excellent service and food. Some of the best beef tibs to date. Great to have solid food around the corner. Give it whirl!

excellent experience!!! food was exquisite and the portions were extremely generous. we got the veggie meat combo for 2 and our party of 4 was super full. didnt get to take a pic because we were ravenous but definitely have to try this spot! the admas tea was also a nice ending to the dinner. highly recommend! read more

Cute neighborhood spot for a quiet weekday dinner with authentic Eritrean/Ethiopian vibes and excellent friendly service. The veggie combo plus a meat dish is the perfect amount for two people. When they ask, definitely get it family style with everything laid out to sample with the injera. The market next door just opened, it's apparently owned by the same family and you can check out their specialty items following a nice meal at Admas. It's a few minutes walk from Lake Merritt, perfect for date night! read more

I went here in the early afternoon when I was waiting for some laundry to finish its cycle. I chatted with the chef who was very excited to chat with me about my past experience as a chef and how I felt about Ethiopian food. He was one of the nicest chefs I've met in my 15 years in the industry. Seriously. I ordered the Beef Kitfo. He made sure I understood that it was raw a few times (from how cautious he was to warn me it made me think that there must have been some miscommunication with a customer not reading the menu) and I happily acknowledged that. My favorite food on earth is steak tartare so I was very excited. He brought out my food and I was ecstatic. It was a very generous portion, very fresh, and made with quality ingredients. It was quite honestly one of the best dishes I've had from any Ethiopian restaurant ever. This place has a really great interior, warm and friendly staff, and absolutely delicious food. The only disadvantage is that the restaurant is hidden behind a tree and in an area that isn't super active. It needs more regulars because in my opinion, it would be a great loss for the community if they did not succeed. Please go here. You won't be disappointed, read more

Great food amazing service! I had veggie combo and beef Tibs with honey wine it was very flavorful. I will definitely go back again. read more

I've eaten here two times this week one dine in and takeout and I aim to make it a threepeat. This food makes me feel warm and loving inside my body with a touch of heat on my tongue. read more

Nice ambiance and delicious food with easy street parking. Don't miss the kitfo or the veggie sampler. The injera itself is consistently fresh too. read more

The food at Admas was excellent -- well spiced and perfectly prepared. We had the vegetarian combo and the chicken tibs -- which had quite complex flavors. Service, too, was prompt and congenial. The interior was spacious and the walls held interesting, colorful paintings. I certainly do recommend Admas! read more

Gave this a try with a group of 5 of us for dinner. Friendly service and the server was great at recommending the dishes as well as right portions for our sized group. Food was delicious and at great value. We enjoyed the experience and our total bill for 5 was $67 including tax. Will definitely return. read more

Stopped by for dinner and I must say I loved everything about this place. The food is delicious and authentic. Service is great. Loved the ambience and friendly staff, who were prompt. Will definitely return soon. read more

Great little gem for a small group or date. The food is excellent and the staff couldn't be more polite. Meat was cooked very well without being oily or salty. I also enjoyed the Injera. Parking was easy and the restaurant is very tastefully decorated. Will definitely be back! read more

Great service and delicious food. I definitely recommend it for someone craving authentic spicy food.