Walked in at five thirty-five. Restaurant was completely empty except for one guy sitting at the bar, waited for five minutes for anyone to come up to greet or seat us and got nothing. read more

This was my first dining out experience in Phoenix. It delivered! I am a longtime fan of Ethiopian cuisine and a longtime vegan. At Ethiopian restaurants I usually always opt for the veggie combo. The drill here is you can order a two item or four item veggie combo that comes with salad. The two item or four item veggie combo both come with a choice between two or four of the 10 veggie items. I asked for my server's recommendation. He suggested shiro wot aka chickpeas, mesir wot aka red split lentils, tikel gomen and keyser aka the last two were beets and potatoes and cabbage and carrots. I appreciated the recommendation for when the food came out everything was quite alright and delivered. It was tasty and both the chickpeas and red split lentils were spicy. I loved how the meal came with no silverware, only napkins and the injera bread to eat the meal with your hands as is traditional without silverware. The ambiance could have been better aka perhaps the only room for improvement. The walls were wooden and some art on the walls yet some more color or a plant or two would have been nice since it felt a bit dark. The meal and service provided plenty of light though. There are plenty of wonderful Ethiopian restaurants in the East Bay of the San Francisco Bay Area. I live in San Francisco and used to live in the East Bay. I have high standards for Ethiopian food and they deliver here. I especially like the 10 items to choose from and the variety and authenticity of the cuisine aka served with no silverware. In a word...Yes! Check them out!!! read more

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I'm trying out Ethiopian food.. it's a first for me but so exciting. I came into a magical surprise, enjoying the chill vibes and the interior design. The seating and the decor takes me to another place. Beautiful carvings etched into their seats and the wooden slab walls were creatively thought out! The decor and the wall art create a story like I've entered into Ethiopia. The nice piano calming music creates a relaxing environment and on a weekday like today. I came in on the perfect time where I had the place to myself. The bar is nice with the flatscreen tvs available for people to watch sports. My server Aduale was so nice to help me choose an item on the menu, finding an entree I would like with it being my first time experiencing their flavors. I got the lamb tibes which came with lamb, peppers and onions with mild spices along with their bread and salad. I enjoyed my first bite of Ethiopian food. Next time I've got to try more.. I love how airy the flatbread is and how it absorbs all the flavors. I'd have to try more sides to get a taste of everything. I seriously enjoyed my lunch here. For a $20 meal it was well worth it and it feeds two people for sure. They have dishes that are worth sharing! read more

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I am on a quest to try out different cuisines! Luckily my friend Travis is just as open to trying new things as I am, as he happily came to try out Ethiopian food with me. I again have tiktok to thank for this recommendation as I would have never known if it's existence without seeing a tiktok about it. When we walked in, we were mesmerized by the decor. You really feel like you've entered into the culture and we were happily greeted and seated by the worker. What made this place worth trying was this Meat and Veggie sampler they had in which you get to pick two meat entrees and two vegetarian entrees off their menu choices and are then given this dough to eat everything WITH YOUR HANDS! An experience indeed. I'm a girl of crunch, so along with all the mushy food I just had to order a side of crunchalicious sambusas. We were greeted with these first as the server presented it and they were savory and thick! Shortly after the main star entree sampler came and it was beautiful. Theres a spongey like wrap that comes with this meal that you would use to scoop up the entrees and it is essential you eat with your hands only! Thats what gives you the true experience of it all. And believe me we demolished that thing. It was the perfect balance of not too spicy and not too bland. I loved it. read more

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Authentic Ethio African Restaurant is located in Phoenix. This is a small full service Ethiopian restaurant and bar. Their hours might run slightly latter than hours posted. We had to wait for them to open and when I called to find out when they were opening they didn't answer the phone. We drove away and noticed they were opening so we returned. We were going to start with a sambusa pastry appetizer but they weren't made for today yet. So we went for our main digs. A meat sampler plate and a vegetable sampler plate. I also ordered a hot tea. The food and the hot tea arrives about 45 minutes latter. We both liked some things better than other things. Off of the meat plate my favorite was the chicken called doro wot. It was flavorful, tender and delicious. My husband also liked the beef stew called sega wot. It was tender and tasty. Both of didn't really like the beef collard stew called gomen besga....Maybe because it is for an inquirerd taste. For the vegetable sampler you get to pick four vegetable offerings from a list of around ten. Some of our vegetables were served cold and only the squash or pumpkin dish was served hot. This one was the most flavorful, complex, and spicy of what we picked. I thought that the beet/potato, and the yellow split peas were tasty. The only vegetable side that I wasn't sure about was the mustard greens because they were extra strong tasting with a spicy bitterness about them. Interesting and different! Worth a Try! Lunch takes around 2 hours. Parking is easy behind the restaurant. read more

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Meat sampler platter for 2 for 19 bucks, great deal. Baklava was mildly sweet which we liked. Server was very nice, he helped a lady carry her to go order to the car- all of the staff seemed to really care. read more

The lentil sides and injera are so good. Proportions are good to share between 2-3 people. read more

Authentic EthioAfrican - Vegetarian Combo with 4 Sides - Ethiopian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Stunning environment, incredible authentic food, attentive service. I was surprised by this restaurant in the best way. The Ethiopian Experience platter fed 4 people well; the coffee ceremony created a space to relax and chat together afterward. Highly, highly recommend! read more

Loved the decor, music and food was delicious! I will definitely be be back to try out more of the menu. read more

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Atmosphere was relaxed and thematic with soft lighting and nice music that seemed to tie everything together. Portions were sizable, hot and fresh tasting. The staff were friendly in an above & beyond way and made us feel welcome. I recommend the taste of Ethiopia and a mixed juice. Thank you Kirby and Asun. read more

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First, the customer service here is great! The inside and outside seating is very beautifully set up. They have booths, high tables for two, bar seating, and tables in the center. There's also outside seating. There was one waiter, and she was handle the four tables very well. The sambusas were very good, and I think they were cooked fresh. It was hot and yummy! It comes with a dipping sauce that was spicy. I tried to save a little for the Sambusa that I saved for later. I order the meat and veggie sampler, but with double doro wat, greens and yellow lentils. I highly recommend this combo! The lentils and greens were also very good. I would have wanted the doro wat to be a bit spicier, but the meat was tender and juicy! Didn't disappoint! read more

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Went here with my dining around the world club. It is a beautiful restaurant, the service was amazing and the food was top notch.

Amazing food and Ambiance. Loved the spices and the authentic taste in food. Awesome host , makes it very vibrant. read more

Authentic EthioAfrican - Ethiopian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Have eaten here many times. Atmosphere very pleasant Excellent food every time On this last visit, service was very very slow Not crowded when we walked in, still it was slow placing orders. Feel sorry for those that came later when it got really crowded read more

Went yesterday, and the food is still delicious! I also appreciate the reasonable price.

Went here or lunch when I visited family, and I would go back every time. This was my first time ordering ethipian food and I am not a honorary fan. The food was very fulfilling and flavorful. The chicken was cooked to perfection, the vegetarian options were nicely prepared, and even the boiled egg that came with one of the dishes was cooked perfectly and paired so nicely with everything. The service was great! Our waiter was the owners son, and he did great job at recommending dishes, explaining, and working efficiently when the establishment was mildly busy. The coffee was amazing, get it! It is a full pot of traditional coffee so keep that in mind. There is so much culture in this space, on the walls, the seating, and everywhere. It makes it all come together. read more

Authentic EthioAfrican - Ethiopian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

10/10. Food was delicious. We got the wings, lentil sambusas, then two meat/veggie combo plates (chicken, beef, cabbage, butternut squash, and green beans). I honestly can't pick a favorite, all was amazing. I think I'd want to get the 10 veggie combo plate next time so I can try all the vegetable options. We also got the juice (very good, not very sweet) and the baklava (MUST TRY). Only small complaint is there was no changing station in either bathroom for the baby, but that isn't a deal breaker. Service was a bit slow so prepare for that, but it looked like it was just a family of 3 running the whole operation and still putting out top quality food and were all so nice and welcoming. Definitely will be coming back. read more

NEW SPOT ALERT !!!They have been open 3 days and I am amazed and happy to have found this place!!! The food was delicious and the decor is absolutely amazing. Everything, the chairs , the walls, the ceiling and the tables were all symbolic art pieces... Very cool atmosphere with awesome music playing in the background. I got the lamb ( I forgot the actual name), and my daughter got the mixed meat.. Both were cooked to perfection, the service was great. The price of the food is definitely reasonable for two people. They have a private parking area to the left of the front of the restaurant. I cannot wait to return to try the Jolif rice and fresh squeezed mango juice! A must try spot! read more

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It is definitely one of the best Ethiopian spots I've had the pleasure to try. I try new Ethiopian food in every city I'm in or visiting. Dozens over the years. Really great flavor blends, fresh, honest good and I'd guess pretty authentic. A guess of course. The decor is awesome as well and I was told by the owners son it was brought from Ethiopia. Great platters to share. Great experience, can't wait to go back with friends perhaps. read more

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Great decor and food. Reasonable prices. The bread was made in house as was the cheese. Wished we lived local as would definitely recommend and return. read more

Service was excellent and place was clean. Food was delicious and savory. Good portions and variety of vegetables and meats. read more

I came here for my birthday & it was a HIT with my mom & boyfriend whom both had never been here before. They got the meat sampler platter & I got the veggie platter. Everything was fantastic & despite the slower service, it's still a 5 outta 5 for me. We got the coffee at the end & it too, was fantastic. Highly recommend! read more

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An exceptional place with great Ethiopian food & ambiance. The owner and team are extremely friendly and welcoming. I highly recommend their event space for medium size gatherings. read more

I loved the food! It had so many flavors, sweet, acidic, sour, and creamy. I knew I was eating quality food that was beneficial to my body. The staff was so nice and the beer on draft paired really well with my meal. U got the vegan platter for 4, and it was HUGE! I ate it for 3 days! read more

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Great Food and love the look and feel of this restaurant. The service was a little slow but not an issue since we were just goi g to the airport. Best place to stop by for a meal before going to the airport. Certainly way better than any thing in the airport. We started out with the traditional coffee and the presentation was quite unique. The beef sambusa was so tasty. For the main course we got the meat sampler and it was quite impressive. The bread was so good and was perfect for picking up food and sauce. The beef and chicken was tendor and the flavor was out of this world. I can wait to be in Phoenix again as this one of my favorite places to eat. read more

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The ambience is, well, authentic! Beautiful decorum, makes me feel in touch with the culture. For two people, we had the four vegetarian sides and still had leftovers - all for only $16! A great steal. The food itself was so flavorful and unique, and they were able to have gluten free injera, which is greatly appreciated. The carrot cake dessert was moist and dense and the icing really made it taste yummy. The service was a little slow but you're meant to enjoy your meal. Friendly staff! read more

Wow. This place is amazing! We stopped by last night and loved the food! Service, prices, and ambiance were wonderful. We each ordered the vegetarian plate which comes with two entrees, a house salad, and injera. For $2 they will make gluten free injera for you and it was delicious! We will definitely be back! read more

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Absolutely delicious. I was just in the neighborhood. I had never had Ethiopian. Mom made some recommendations. The waitress also made recommendations. Lentils and beet potatoes were delicious. I was the only person there as they had just opened so it was quiet. It sits right off a busy street so if you go to fast you'll pass it, and did. nice and relaxing and enjoyed my lunch . read more

Love every part of this place!! Food was great! Service was great! Atmosphere was great! I'm gonna try their breakfast next. read more

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First time having this type of food. I have to say the flavors blew me away. If you're ever in the area and in need of an authentic African dining experience. This is the spot! read more

Authentic EthioAfrican - Great decor! - Ethiopian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

This is the best place ever. Great prices and food is out of this world. Great healthy comfort food and the owner is so sweet and kind. Overall great service! read more

Loved the food here. Traveled so far as this place was recommended and we did not repent at all. Small restaurant but the restaurant person is very sweet and honest about everything. Prices are very reasonable too. He provides all details and gives you enough time without hurrying up for things. They have good enough interiors too and some 5 tables for seating inside but being the size so small, it is a little stuffed. For covid pandemic, they had all precautions with dine-in being close and everyone in the mask. Coming to food, it was great. 2 meat + 3 veggie combo is a steal deal and worth it. Both veg and chicken sambusa were too good, however veg one was our favorite. Highly recommended place to try. You will not be disappointed with it. Give it a try. read more

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I love Ethiopian food and have tried every Ethiopian restaurant in town and this is my favorite. The waitress was extremely nice, food was delicious, and the location super beautiful and clean. Will be going again and would recommend to anyone! read more

Normally we have to drive all the way to Tempe to get our Ethiopian fix but decided to try a new to me place in Phoenix. It was a great choice! Gluten free injera? Check Authentic Food? Check Terrific atmosphere with custom furniture and African art? Check Friendly service? Check. Home run. It's a small intimate place so not sure it's a large group friendly. Which is ok with me. read more

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Licking my saucy little fingers every time!!!! Apparent this review is "a little too short" according to Yelp but there's really not much else to say. I guess my favorite is the beef with the spicy sauce. But it all rocks, just get a bunch of stuff. read more

The food (meat and vege sample platter was fantastic!! Was a lot to eat for 2 but gave us an idea of what we would like. But the coffee service at the end? Off the charts!!!! The coffee was delectable and the entire atmosphere and experience was soothing. We would come back for the coffee alone even! Charming place and while the service is slower, it made us slow down to enjoy! Americans want everything so speedy, this was a relaxing reminder to soak it in. read more

Solid food and lots of options! We got takeout and unfortunately a huge entree was missed, but what we did get (lentils, split peas, and beef kafta) was very good read more

We got take out but the guy who answered the phone was very helpful in helping us decide what to order. I haven't had Ethiopian food in almost 30 years so I needed a refresher. Everything was fresh and high quality. Delicious. My whole family of 5 loved everything, even the picky eaters. The only "complaint" or recommendation I have (and this is my own fault) is if someone orders part gluten free pancake and part regular, don't place the food on the regular pancakes, and put all of the pancakes (injero?) on the side, clearly labeled GF or not. Otherwise everything was perfect. read more

This cute establishment was such a fun time for a new experience, the man working there was able to recommend some really good platters and was really nice! Restaurant was super awesome and had some exciting art and really cool furniture. I would suggest some good music to go with the fun culture. Other than that the food was extremely flavorful! read more

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One of the top 3 Ethiopian restaurants in US that I have tried in USA. I must have visited around 20 Ethiopian restaurants in USA. Great flavorsome food, very good ambience, fast service for Veggie combo atleast. read more

Authentic EthioAfrican - Veggie Combo 4 Sides - Yellow lentils, Brown lentils, pumpkin and mix veggies (potato, carrot and spinach) - Ethiopian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona