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Bahel Ethiopian Restaurant

4.2 (238 reviews)
ModerateEthiopian
Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
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Dawn M.

Very quaint spot with authentic Ethiopian flavors. Service was really good. My server was a young woman who wanted to make sure I enjoyed my experience. I really appreciated how sweet she was. I ordered the lamb tibs and got them spicy. I love spice but it took away from the flavor of the meat some. I enjoyed my food especially the injera.

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Kevin W.

This place has great service and good food. They are tucked away is a small strip mall. The decor looks amazing in the back. There are more rooms and stores in the back. I ordered the Doro Wot. It is a chicken stew and comes with a chicken leg and an egg. It tastes great but I would hope for more protein. The bread that comes with it tastes good as well.

Doro wat, yellow split peas, lamb tibs, collard greens, awaze tibs and cabbage with carrots.
Annjee D.

The food here is AMAZING! Definitely authentic, service was good and the food came pretty fast. We recently moved to Atlanta from Virginia where authentic Ethiopian food is readily accessible, so finding this gem was a definite plus. As soon as we walked in, we were met with the pleasing aroma of frankincense, which made me immediately feel I was entering a truly authentic Ethiopian establishment. We had the Awaze tibs, lamb tibs, doro wat, collard greens, cabbage and carrots and yellow split peas all served on a large platter lined with injera. The food was just what I was looking for!! Fragrant, flavorful and simply delicious. I'm so glad we found our go-to Ethiopian restaurant in Atlanta!

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C B.

Bahel is our happy place and the food is authentically made with love & delicious! In my opinion it's definitely the Michelin Star of Ethiopian Restaurants in the Atlanta Metro Areas. My husband and I have dined in this family owned sweet place for over 20 years and they have never disappeared! We eat Plant Based and the delicious vegetable combination is "TO LIVE FOR" with ample portion sizes. The aroma-the spices & taste of each delicious bite is incredible!. Our meat eating family & friends absolutely love the meat entrees. The menu offers many dishes and I'm confident that you won't be disappointed with the choices. When you walk in the door you'll be amazed how charming the environment is. The service is friendly, the Chef is incredibly gifted and the owners are amazing! There is a large dining area for groups located within the restaurant with ample seating and great service. At Bahel, you can shop and find beautiful treasures in their "Market/Store located in the back of the restaurant where you can select spices, clothing, jewelry and everything Ethiopian. Last but not least, I want you to know that this restaurant is super clean! Do yourself a big favor by dining at Bahel Ethiopian Authentic Restaurant. You will not only love the food, but will return again and again!

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Aleara L.

I ordered the veggie plate and my friend had the lamb. I overall enjoyed the spices and my food except for the collard greens. My friend enjoyed his lamb and would patron the restaurant again. The service was good. However, the restaurant was cold..... like keep your winter coat and hat on....cold. I hope this t was just an issue today and not like that all the time during the Winter.

Waze beef tibs, chicken kitfo, sambusa, collard greens, steamed rice
Al S.

This Ethiopian is top tier. Food was delicious. This was my 2nd time eating Ethiopian food in my life and Bahel did not disappoint. The waitress was great and very patient in explaining the menu. The place was clean inside and out. I was so impressed I went 2 days in a row while on vacation in Atlanta, Ga. I will definitely be going back.

Nicole E.

Small space, a few booth tables, two larger party tables and about 3-4 small two top tables. They grilled some meat and veggies, smells a bit like fajita at a Tex Mex spot. More seating in the back. Ordered one vegetarian combo, chicken tibs, sambusa, a side order of red lentils and a side order of yellow lentil and an extra side of injera. They don't have a lot of lentil options here. Ended up getting two more sides of the red lentil and the yellow lentils. $51 The incense is a bit intense for such a small space. The sambusa is super hot, filled with lentils. The wonton is nice and thin and super crispy too. It's good. The sauce is different and spicy too. The red lentil is good, the yellow tastes decent, but the lentil is a bit hard. The cabbage, green beans, collard green and the salad were just okay. The salad dressing is an Italian. The service was good.

Vegetarian Combo with dulet
Isabel W.

Came back again and tried the Goden Tibs which was new to us - absolutely loved!! beef short rib was grilled and seasoned to perfection, highly recommend!

Sophie L.

Tried this place out because my friend came across recommendations for it. With a party of four, we got a Bahel 3 (Dereq Tibs, Awaze Tibs, gored gored, lentils, green collard) which is more than enough for a hungry bunch of people. Not exactly sure what was what on our plate, but everything was so enjoyable. The injeora is soft, bouncy, and spongy, with a slight kick of sourness; perfectly contrasting all the flavors and seasonings of the food in the large plate. All of us really enjoyed the lentils and collard greens, and one of the item that was beef is also phenomenal - they bring out a skillet of it, and pour it right on the center of the plate. Overall, amazing experience, friendly workers, and unique experience!

Shanelle S.

Came here with my coworkers for lunch. This was my first time having Ethiopian food. The food was already ordered when I arrived. The collard greens and lamb were my favorite. It was fun to learn more about the culture and how it relates to its food. I would like to come back to try some other things on the menu I.

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Enjoyed every bite! Love the portion sizes and the reasonable prices! Definitely will be back A LOT!

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Food was delicious, great prices, everyone was so friendly and it was extremely clean and neat. Will be coming back to try more dishes

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Fresh and very tasty I love this restaurant. Authentic Ethiopian food. Very good service. Very nice atmosphere. Highly recommended.

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Any vegan options available?

Yes, the vegetarian sampler is excellent and vegan. They have a new restaurant next-door that is run by the same people, I understand. They have a totally vegan Ethiopian menu.

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