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Bahel Ethiopian Restaurant

4.2 (242 reviews)
ModerateEthiopian
Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
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Bahel 1 (chicken tibs, doro wot, gomen, shiro, and yellow split peas)
Melanie H.

We finally got a chance to try Bahel after having it bookmarked for a while. As soon as we walked in, the staff made us feel welcome, which was a great start. The menu had several dishes we've had at other Ethiopian restaurants, so we ordered familiar items to compare. We went with the Bahel 1 Combo and chose chicken tibs, doro wot, shiro, gomen, and yellow lentils. The food was ok. The Doro Wot had a sweeter taste than I'm used to, but it was decent, and the Chicken Tibs had a strong tomato flavor (not 100% sure it was tomato, but that's what came through), which didn't really work for me. The Shiro was excellent, though. I could've eaten that with some injera all by itself. Overall, the experience was pleasant and the service was welcoming, but flavor-wise it didn't quite hit enough for us to make it our go-to spot when we're craving Ethiopian food.

Vegan platter 2 with dereq tibs and doro wok
Samantha L.

This is the best spot to get Ethiopian food in Atlanta! (Definitely better than Desta for any of you Desta-lovers.) The food is authentic, fresh and flavorful, and the portions are massive. We had a group of 20 and they were able to host us in their back room. The place is massive with seating up front but also lots of seating in the back. They even have a little gift shop market in the back too where you can buy stuff. It's a really great place for large parties with incredible, attentive service. They gave us some push buttons to press too so we were always attended to when we needed anything. 6 of us split the vegan platter 2, doro wok, and dereq tibs. It was my first time having doro wok and I will be ordering it every time I come now. Absolutely delicious! Splitting these three items was the perfect portion with all of us finishing the meal feeling full. The vegan platter 2 says it feeds 2 people but it's more like 4 people. The portions truly are big and the injera helps fill you up. Including some drinks, the total only came out to $20 each with tax and tip. I was very pleasantly surprised. Amazing food with large portions at an amazing price!

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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.

Doro wot
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.

Spicy lamb ribs with collard greens.
Ken M.

I've tried most of the better known Ethiopian restaurants on the northern side of the metro except for this one. And today it seems that I saved the best for last as I loved both my food and experience here. It was a simple lunch of lamb tibs and collard greens with a side order of teft injera that I could take home. The flavors and textures of both the tibs and collards were as good as I could have wished for. And to top things off, my waitress was extremely nice and the whole vibe was pleasant and relaxing.

Lentil Sambusa
Misrak S.

Visiting Bahel Ethiopian Restaurant is always a delight for anyone craving authentic Ethiopian cuisine. The ambiance strikes the perfect balance between cozy and vibrant, creating an inviting atmosphere that enhances the dining experience. While I don't often frequent Ethiopian restaurants, Bahel remains my top choice whenever I do. On a recent Saturday, my cousin and I decided to have a late breakfast, early lunch date at Bahel, and it did not disappoint. We kicked off our meal with "lentil sambusa" , paired with a hot, seasoned tea that perfectly complemented the dish. For the main course, we shared the "Veggie Combo" and "Mushroom Dulet, both of which were incredibly flavorful and satisfying. While the Veggie Combo was a hit, I felt that the Mushroom Dulet could benefit from a touch more seasoning, perhaps adding some "Mitmita" and "Korerima "to enhance its flavor profile. The service was another highlight of our visit. The two waiters attending to us were friendly and attentive, frequently checking in to ensure we were enjoying our meal. Overall, Bahel Ethiopian Restaurant is a standout choice for anyone looking to indulge in authentic Ethiopian flavors, and I can't wait for my next visit!

Dereq Tibs, Beef Awaze, Collard Green w/ meat, and Menchet Wot

The food is always fresh and amazing! Service is great and the ambience is chill and comfy. Best Ethiopian food in Atlanta! The collard greens w/meat so good, a must try!

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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!

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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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.

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.

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.

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!

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11 months ago

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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Kategna Ethiopian Cuisine - Baklava

Kategna Ethiopian Cuisine

4.6(55 reviews)
1.9 mi

I'm pleased to have discovered this gem when it comes to Ethiopian cuisine. Like many, my first…read moreintroduction was through Desta. I learned to appreciate the tibs, awaze for spice, and shiro along with injera. But if Desta is an entrance to this food, Kategna is the next level up. The storefront itself is humble and tucked away out of sight on Buford Highway. Right upon entering, I smelled burning incense to queue me in that this was different than even my previous experiences. There was booths and small tables. I think you could do a larger party but it'd been to be spread out. It's best for parties of 4. The decor is well loved and there's a counter up front where you can go and pay when you are done. For lunch, they have specials but I decided tk get a Kategna injera as an appetizer and then Yetebaberut (spiced ground beef). Speaking with the waitress running the front of the store, I decide to play it safe and go medium spice and medium for how cooked the beef is. Kategna injera - this is life changing. I enjoy injera but an injera fried in a pan so it's crispy and flaky in different parts and coated in awaze? Wow. This will pretty much be my go to dish every time I come in the store and I will recommend it to anyone I bring. This was so incredibly delicious that I know my words are failing to convey just how good this is. Get it if you are in the store. Yetebaberut - delicious. It's mixed with collard greens and feta cheese and goes well with the basket of injera. I ate half of it (2 injera and half the bowl) and took the rest to eat at lu cb again the next day. All in all, Kategna Ethiopian is the new standard for Ethiopian in Atlanta. If you're planning in going to Desta, I'd steer you here instead. I can't wait to bring my coworker and then my wife and then some family friends (the husband's wife is Ethiopian).

Spontaneously came here for some late night munchies and the food definitely hit the spot. It was…read moreour first time trying Ethiopian food and everything was incredibly flavorful. Service was great even when it was close to their closing time! If you're hungry late at night, I highly recommend coming here than going to some fast food chain.

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Kategna Ethiopian Cuisine - Veggie Platter

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Kategna Ethiopian Cuisine - Veggie Platter

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Madina Restaurant

Madina Restaurant

4.4(48 reviews)
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Delicious food, generous portions, reasonable price and halal. What more can you ask for?read more

Visited 6 June 2026…read more Overall, we had a good experience. Parking is shared with other businesses in the plaza, but there is plenty of available parking, including enough space to accommodate 18 wheeler trucks. When we first arrived, the older employee seemed a bit intense. He encouraged us to take our time reviewing the menu, but remained nearby watching us before we ordered. He also came across as somewhat aggressive while my friend was placing their order. After another customer voiced a complaint and left, his demeanor appeared to improve and the remainder of the visit was more pleasant. The food portions were very generous. We ordered the goat with chapati, which resembles roti skin, and two people were able to share it comfortably and leave satisfied. We also shared the king fish and rice, which was excellent and still left us with leftovers. Another friend ordered the tibis with spaghetti, and that portion was large enough that leftovers had to be taken home as well. The menu described the tibis as spicy, but we did not find it spicy at all. The food was flavorful, the portions offered great value, and there was plenty of seating available. While the service could have been more welcoming at the start, the quality and quantity of the food made for an enjoyable dining experience overall.

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Madina Restaurant - MADINA GOAT MEAT DISH YUMMY ROUND OF APPALUSE

MADINA GOAT MEAT DISH YUMMY ROUND OF APPALUSE

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Madina Restaurant

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Jebena Bistro - This is the Veggie Platter and man was it good!!

Jebena Bistro

5.0(6 reviews)
2.0 mi

I had gone down (by Uber) to Atlanta Vintage Books for the afternoon to lounge in their chairs and…read moreread books, soak up the culture and enjoy their resident cats. I had not eaten before I left and after several hours there, I was HUNGRY. Because I had taken Uber, I asked the lady at the counter where was the closest restaurant within walking distance. She directed me across the street - just a hop skip and a jump from the bookstore. to Jebena Bistro. Never having eaten Ethiopian food, I decided to give it a try. As "Noelle" to the right, said, it's a little "hole in the wall". From the outside, it's nothing to write home about. But as soon as I walked in, I knew I was going to enjoy it. First of all, the lady that waited on me was so kind and welcoming. I asked her for her recommendations and she suggested several things. I ended up choosing the vegetable platter. When she brought it out, she explained to me that they eat with their hands. There was no silverware. She showed me the bread that they use to soak up the food with. It was made of a sponge-like substance and was rolled up. The platter was SO good. I quickly filled up and had to get a "to go" box which was filled with food. The amount of food I received for price I paid was ample. It easily made me a second meal at home. This wasn't a fancy place. But the food was very tasty and I will go back in the future.

What a jem! We are working our way trying every Ethiopian place in metro Atlanta. Jebena did not…read moredisappoint. The food was so fresh and flavorful! We bought two platters. One to share and one to take home to eat the next day! The love and care that went in to our meal was obvious. You have to try Jebena!!!

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Jebena Bistro - The inside of the restaurant

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Alicha firfir, kitfo & Derek tibs

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