It's really nice not having to go into Philadelphia for good Ethiopian. I was a little worried, because half the menu was burgers and grilled or deep fried seafood. But Almaz came through! I had salmon from the Ethiopian menu, and it was fragrant with poppy seeds and butter. It came with three sides, and a dish of potent powdered hot pepper mixed with musky powdered thyme. Wow, a lot of mediocre meals could have been saved with a pinch of this stuff. Ironically, this meal didn't need any help:))))))))))))) read more

Almaz Cafe - Ethiopian Near Me - Norristown, Pennsylvania

Be warned that this place does NOT serve food at all and is NOT friendly to non-neighborhood locals. They no longer serve food at all and have not updated their website or any other identifying information. We found out by walking in the door and being turned away. read more

This weekend, I made my first trip to Norristown in the 22 years I have lived in the Philadelphia area. It was very exciting all around. Almaz Cafe is walking distance from the Norristown Transportation Center, so you can grab a quick beer while you wait for your train, trolley, or bus. It has cheap beer and the usual suspects on draft. Yuengling was $3 and Miller Lite was $2 on the Saturday early evening that we were there. It is dark and dingy inside, and the bathrooms leave something to be desired. Also, I wasn't totally paying attention, but it appeared that the bartender dropped our pint glasses on the floor, picked them up, filled them with beer, and served them to us. And yet, this place still gets 3 stars because of location and price point. read more

Amazing Ethiopian food. This is their second location. The original is in Rittenhouse Square. The menu at this location also has some American fare if the kids are with you. Full bar, amazing Ethiopian food, coffee bar, smoothies and ice cream! read more

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I love this place. I love Ethiopian food, and I love Almaz specifically. I usually hit the Rittenhouse location, but I was in Norristown for an event and couldn't resist. In addition to our zilzil tibs (delicious, perfectly spiced, perfectly cooked), we also got an order of yegebe (lamb) tibs that was juicy, flavorful, and rich with peppers and onions. The chef brought out our platter and injera and told us what the sides were - heaping portions of red lentils, yellow lentils, tikil gomen, shiro, and some sort of beet dish that was sooo good. The staff here are just as friendly and welcoming as the Rittenhouse location, and they serve beer! I'm told that the location puts some people off, but ignore them - it's worth the trip. read more

Very disappointed in the service and food at this location. Sadly would not be able to recommend it in good conscience. I absolutely love the location in Rittenhouse Square, and will continue to frequent them. However, nothing seems to be going well at this new location in Norristown. Tonight was my second experience-the first being a take-out order of zil zil tibs. The beef was tough and not flavorful, the vegetables were undercooked. This evening I ordered the vegetarian combo plate, and it was better on the whole, but not to the standard that I expected from the Center City location. The vegetables tasted like they were at least a couple of days old, and the Njera tasted the same. Not fresh, not warm, and not soft. It actually left a brown residue on my fingers when I tore small pieces off of it... Strange, this has never happened before anywhere! Added to the subpar quality of the food, I made the mistake of using the restroom. Neither of the stall doors of the women's restrooms locked, and it was a nightmare trying to keep my one-year-old son contained during the process. There was no toilet paper in my stall either... The man who appeared to be the owner was very friendly, but our waiter was a bit... Preoccupied? The food came out relatively quickly, no more than 15 minutes, but as we were the only year diners in the entire place I had hoped for something a touch faster. When I told the waiter I was finished, I expected him to return with the check. After about five minutes passed and I saw him still standing behind the bar talking with the only other patron, I decided to pack up and take matters into my own hands. I went up to the bar and asked if I should just pay there - he replied, "yes" and I finished up our evening with a bit of a bad taste in my mouth. I really hope this location picks up, and that they begin to spend a bit more time on their food and on their environment. I absolutely love the Center City location, and I was really hoping that this location would provide the same high-quality food and good service that I was used to there. read more

An hour ride took us here to meet friends with friends for Ethiopian fare. I ordered the Yebege Tibs, described as "tender cubs (sic) of boneless lamb," etc. They were more akin to nuggets than cubes, but they were very tasty, despite not being seasoned extra spicy as requested. I would not describe the meat as being tender. Many pieces were chewy, and a few not even chewable. My companions had the Doro Wat and Keye Wot, which they described as falling off the bone. The service was friendly and efficient and the place looked nice. I'd give them another chance as maybe on my meal it was a s*** happens event. read more

Great place, the Ethiopian food is delicious and the atmosphere is just great. I had doro tibs and yegebe lamb tips. Definitely a meal to remember! Highly recommended. read more

Almaz Cafe - Ethiopian Near Me - Norristown, Pennsylvania

Used.to be good for Ethiopian good, but no longer serving Ethiopian food. They might still serve bar fare though .

Just left and had the" Doro Wot (Chicken Stew)". It was delicious! I will definitely be back to this location. They have a few big screen TVs. The bartender Tony is a pretty friend;y guy. They are going to start having a lunch time buffet with a mix of Ethiopian and American food. Definitely check it out if you are in the area. my only knock would be : They should have a TV behind the bar so I don't have to turn around or to the side. But a good place. read more

Seeing as there is not exactly a plethora of Ethiopian places in the area, I would still have to go here when I have a craving regardless of the quality, but luckily, this place is quite tasty. The veggie combo is great, and the chicken and beef is really good as well. I don't eat lamb, but H said that although the lamb is good, his favorite is the beef. I have never tried any of their American food and never plan to. You know what they say - when in Rome... so when in an Ethiopian restaurant, order Ethiopian. One star was taken off because I'm not too crazy about their decorations, or the fact that it's in Norristown (but a stone's throw from the court house if that gives you any additional piece of mind), and the service can be sub-par. read more

Best habesha food in the tri-state. Very nice atmosphere, pleasant service, and delicious food. It is definitely my new favorite restaurant.

Very good in taste, friendly staff and a good bar counter.! Good place to hang out till late night.