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    Bole

    4.8 (21 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Tiramisu
    Minh T.

    Absolutely delicious food. Would come again, very filling. Everyone is welcoming and checks in frequently. Plenty of space to choose from too. Also has bathrooms to wash hands for the customers.

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    Hannah A.

    We wanted to find an Ethiopian restaurant near us and I think we found a keeper! Bole had a great range of Ethiopian food to try and many great options to share. We really loved their Awaze Tibbs. It had a little bit of heat but the flavor was incredible! Definitely will be going back.

    Vivian C.

    Great Ethiopian food in a wine bar setting. Bole is one of my favorite Ethiopian restaurants and I've been to their other locations several times. This was my first time at the Maple Grove location. It's very modern and well-decorated, and the menu and service are very approachable for people new to the cuisine. The dishes we had that night were great, though the cabbage was a little undercooked, and the green beans were sweeter than I'm used to from their other locations. And instead of the food being served on a whole injera, each portion is placed on a cut-out circle for presentation. Coffee comes on a colorful tray with a beautiful pot and a very strong incense that the server said is to create a full experience. I felt the incense overpowered the restaurant - it was the first thing I smelled coming in, and it distracted from the food for me. I probably won't go back to this location just because of that. Overall, it's the same great flavors and service of the other locations with an upscale and approachable twist. I did miss some of the homier and casual elements of the other restaurants, But people new to Ethiopian food will appreciate the chic modern environment with attractive decor and servers.

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    Ria M.

    My book club decided to go here and it was amazing! Service was a bit slow but the food was worth the wait. Had the chicken tibs combo...so good!

    Sambusa
    Kripa M.

    Ethiopian cuisine is one of my favorites and when I learned Bole has a new location in Maple Grove I had to check it out. I met a friend of mine here for dinner after work last week. It was my friends first time trying Ethiopian food and she really loved it. It's a very cute small place with great service and delicious food. The owner explained the menu to us and recommended a few dishes. We tried the beef sambusas, fried chicken wings which the owner wanted us to try. Both delicious but the Chicken wings were so good, perfectly spiced. Will get it again for sure. For entree we got Awaze tibs but with fish and red lentils, yellow lentils and a cabbage dish for sides. The entree came with their traditional bread injira. Everything was so delicious. We had a great experience. We will definitely be back to try more things on the menu.

    Beatrice M.

    We came on a Sunday afternoon. The place was cozy, clean and comfy. Our server was friendly and helpful with the menu. Food took a while to come. We figured because the place was fairly new. The wait was worth it b/c everything that we ordered tasted amazing! Maple Grove is soo lucky to have this gem!

    veg platter got to try a little of everything

    Everything we had was so flavorful great service wings are a must have ! Price was good to will be back

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    Chris O.

    Has to be the top Ethiopian restaurant in the cities now. Not only was the food outstanding, but the presentation and service are excellent too. Comfortable, casual, and fancy at the same time. Go get your gursha!

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    Selam Restaurant - Variety platter for 2

    Selam Restaurant

    4.9(39 reviews)
    18.7 mi•Longfellow

    This is a nice family owned place, food always comes out hot and fresh but it certainly takes a…read morewhile so cut out at least 90 minutes for your visit. We got the Meat Combo Plater which had 4 different dishes included, all very tasty (see photo for description)! But I was left wanting a little more spice/heat. The menu say this player would feed 2 but I have a smaller appetite so I think it could easily feed 3 or 4. Also when you're ready to pay, you go up to the counter and wait for a person to appear to ring you up (which can be confusing if you've never been there before).

    I hate to write this review but the glowing reviews made us drive 20 minutes out of our way to try…read morethis place. Very much not worth it. The food is ok. We had a beef dish and a lamb dish. Both were so greasy it was difficult to wrangle. This was Made doubly difficult by the real problem. We were dining at 6pm on a Sunday evening. No one else was in the restaurant but for some reason we still had terrible service. We got 1 glass of water each, 1 bottled beverage and then were completely ignored. To the point we weren't given any silverware with our entrees. A spoon would have made things easier but really probably not that much better. Yes I know how to eat Ethiopian food and I understand the traditional presentation of serving the food on the bubble bread. Both of our dishes were served in bowls and the grease problem made it difficult to grasp with the bread. This was maybe my least favorite rendition of the bread I've had as well. It was very moist like very very moist and made the whole experience lack luster. It's clearly a family establishment and the kids are nice but they are not servers. All of this might have been ok but for what we got the food was also quite expensive. We've done Ethiopian many times and often seek it out when traveling. This place wasn't it. The restaurant it's self is ok if old and fairly dirty. But the neighborhood is a little off the beaten path. Exactly the hole in the wall kind of place where I'd the food is amazing and the service is great you could expect The kind of reviews we saw. I don't know if this place used to be good or maybe we were just here on an off night but if your traveling and looking for a great place in msp this has potential to disappoint.

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    Selam Restaurant - Special Beef Tips.  Following wonderful Sambusas.

    Special Beef Tips. Following wonderful Sambusas.

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    Dilla's - Veggie combo

    Dilla's

    4.1(170 reviews)
    16.0 mi•West Bank, Cedar-Riverside
    •$$

    It has been a very long while since I have had Ethiopian, and I heard that Dilla's was the place to…read moretry in the Twin Cities. After a brief adventure thanks to Apple Maps, we arrived. There is a large paid lot right next to the restaurant, so parking was easy. We did arrive early--right at 5, so that probably helped. We were seated pretty quickly as well. As others have noticed, the service is quite slow (there seems to be only one person working the front of the house), though that felt like it was part of the experience--there was a distinct "gathering place" vibe, and there were plenty of regulars who were engrossed in conversation... it seemed like everyone was family there. The decor added to the family/community feel, with art, textiles, and wicker ware all contributing to a homey feel. Of course what you're really wondering about is the food. It's quite tasty. We started with the veggie sambusas, which were hot and crispy and came with a spicy tomato chutney that was just delicious. We also ordered the fule, which was quite tasty and filling. I loved the seasonings and textures. My favorite dish, though, was Dilla's Mix. It was absolutely beautiful to behold thanks to the jewel-toned beets and golden squash, and the juices of the veggies combined with the spices to create a glorious sauce. It was very comforting and oh-so-satisfying. Of course, all was served with springy injera to scoop it up with. Their injera is a bit lighter and milder than some that I have had elsewhere, but it does the trick nicely. As others have mentioned, Dilla's serves entrees in their own dishes, which is great if you are a group that likes to share.

    Small spot for good Ethiopian food. Pros: Good flavors, friendly servers and appreciated they were…read morewilling to create a veggie+meat combo for me - the menu only has veggie or meat combos. Cons: only 4 parking spots and their catering van was in one of them. Server disappeared for long periods of time though there were few tables. The injera was very cold, which made the food get cold fast. Especially since the room was very cold (the server was wearing a down coat).

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    1. Sambusa with Veggies

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    9. Fule and 45 Dilla's Mix

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    Sodere Ethiopian Restaurant & Bar - Vegetarian sampler $18

    Sodere Ethiopian Restaurant & Bar

    4.0(16 reviews)
    27.1 mi

    First time here with fellow yelper Rhonda. I've had Ethiopian food at my clients' homes and it is…read moreso yummy. I ordered the vegetarian sampler that included lentils, beets, collard greens, cabbage with carrot and 2 other vegetarian items with injera bread. Also a vegetarian sambusa, as they were out of beef. What gives this a 4 star review is the service. The owner's wife I presume was also the cook and server. Warm water was served, so we asked for ice. I can't scoop the food into the injera properly, so I needed a fork. We needed more napkins. I needed a refill of water and she was sitting by kitchen. Also no asking how the food is. We needed to ask for checks and boxes. I also needed a knife to trim injera bread. As we were leaving, I assume the other owner, her husband asked how things were and was friendly. The sambusa needed a dipping sauce of some kind, but I just put beets on top. I like Ethiopian food and my clients that are Ethiopian are super friendly, but I have no desire to return.

    I met Yelper pal Michelle A. and we tend to try things in Eagan Burnsville and AV. They don't have…read morezil zil tibs but I got tibs. They were super tender with a crunch on the outside. Loaded with onions which I love. But since there were no rosemary sprigs there was a lack of flavor. I got a side salad, dressing could have used more flavor. They serve tepid water so it will need ice. It's a place where you will be aware of being in a strip mall. Service was seriously lacking. The owner came in when we were finishing up and he was really friendly. My curiosity has been satisfied.

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    Sodere Ethiopian Restaurant & Bar
    Sodere Ethiopian Restaurant & Bar - Delicious food. Combination plate

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    Delicious food. Combination plate

    Demera

    Demera

    4.6(98 reviews)
    20.8 mi•Midway
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    We wanted to get Ethiopian food for our one year wedding anniversary, and Demera was both open on…read moreMonday night and near Como Zoo - so we gave it a try! AMBIANCE The space inside is so cozy and comforting - great Ethiopian decor, wood paneling, and vibes with music playing in the background. We had the place to ourselves besides a few takeout orders and bar guests. SERVICE Service is top notch here! The male working, presumably the owner, gave us some great recommendations on our order. He and the woman who cooked our meal, presumably his wife, came out to show us how to best eat the meats with the Injera. FOOD If you haven't had Injera, the sponge-like pancake that's a staple in Ethiopian food, you're missing out! We got the combo plate which included 5 different meat styles and TONS of Injera. We got 3 beef dishes - all varying in spice, flavor, and presentation, a lamb dish, and a chicken leg and hard boiled egg dish. It was TONS of food - we had to take home nearly half of it! Each was packed with flavor and such a fun culinary experience eating it with the Injera. Highly recommend this local spot - support this small business!

    Such good food! I got the vegetarian sampler and it was wonderful. Each dish was excellent. The kik…read morealicha is one of the best in the Twin Cities. I can't ever remember the name of the beet dish, but that one as another favorite. We went ridiculously early for dinner, so it was very quiet. But the atmosphere was very nice and the service was great. Can't recommend more highly!

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    Demera
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