Tasty and wonderful as usual. I didn't get pics of the food but we got the breakfast special. I think it was some kind of soy with cashew cream, potatoes and kale. Everything was tasty. Plantains were good too. I just wish there was more for picky kids but I get that it's the flavor and culture that makes this place stand out. The bread was also good. Excited to come again for dinner. read more

Bunna Cafe - Espris Selata - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

As a recent transplant to New York, and, more specifically, to Bushwick, I'm still trying to figure out what's good here. This place seemed to rank high everywhere I looked, so the roommate (who is a HUGE fan of this place) and I ordered the "Feast for Two" for take-out over the weekend. Since my roommate has had the "real" Bunna experience, she set up our feast as best as she could so I could have a close-to-authentic experience (pictured). Basically, she laid down the injera and then made two piles of each of the nine dishes. When you order as take-out, everything is given to you in a large pizza box, so this was our canvas. So, everything was good. However, I wasn't as BLOWN AWAY, as I feel like everyone else is about this place. Injera is whatever. It's spongy and I found it a little acidic tasting? The lentils in the Misir Wot and Yater Kik Alicha were a little hard for my taste (however, the flavor of the Misir Wot was delicious!). Maybe this is just how Ethiopians cook their lentils, but I prefer them a little softer. That being said, I really enjoyed the Butecha Selata, a limey kale salad with dried cranberries and what looked like a crumbly cheese, but because vegan, I assume was the "butecha." Additionally, I was a big fan of their seasonal dish--a saucy green beans thing (sorry for the uselessness of that). We also ordered a tea. I have no idea which one because when we called to place the order, my roommate just said "tea" and then "iced tea" and we got what we got. There was definitely hints of cardamom (my favorite) and ginger in it; plus, it was sweet, so my guess is the Ethiopiano. Highly recommend. Anyway, good place. It was pretty busy, so obviously people still love it. It was also kind of pricey (the two of us spent something like $65 total), but I'm still trying to figure out what is considered pricey in NY. read more

Bunna Cafe - Take-out: Feast for Two - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

We went here for the authentic and regular ethopian cuisine with shared plating of different items and injara. Unfortunately we went for lunch in a weekend and didnt realize they only did the al carta vegan menu. disappointed i was a lot but we decide to order couple items and try it out. First was a hot alcoholic drink with mint, cinnamon , tequila etc and it was so amazing. Food was great which was a fava bean dish along with lentils dish. all the food were amazing and i wish i really remembered the names of the dish or took pics. but either way the food is really good while location could be little desired. read more

Very delicious vegan food. I did not miss meat at all. The food was full of flavor and it was very filling. The bread was warm and soft. Due to Covid-19 you have to order at the window and they will bring the food to your table. read more

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I enjoyed the food here and the price wasn't too bad. I would recommend splitting a larger plate as it's much cheaper than buying single portions. My favorites were the split peas and yellow lentils. I feel like some of the food was somewhat cold and the injeera was a little dry but overall good. Would come back. read more

My friend and I ordered a 7 scoopes and both thought we should have ordered 9 scoopes! The food was great!!! Highly recommend their coffee!!!! read more

Bunna Cafe - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Amazing food with live music. Got the feast for 2 and it was more than enough flavorful food for 2 people!

Finally visited Bunna, which is rightfully referred to as one of the top Ethiopian spots in NYC. Three friends and I shared two orders of lentil sambusa and the Feast for 3, along with an extra order of injera. It was more than enough food and everything cake super quickly. Ambience is cool and the service is decent. Cash only. read more

Bunna Cafe - Feast for 3 - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I first visited Bunna Cafe this past summer and had a positive experience, but tonight, I ordered from them via UberEats, and a huge portion of my order was missing. When I received the bag, I was initially taken aback because the bag was light, but it was completely taped up, so I knew no one (meaning the delivery driver) had possibly gone into it. When I opened the bag, all that was in there was the sambusas and the extra injera I ordered. The FEAST, which is 7 entrees and 4 rolls of injera, was nowhere in sight. I attempted to call Bunna Cafe directly twice, but no one picked up, and I am unsatisfied with the customer service received by UberEats. I understand mistakes happen but this is a huge mistake. As a picky vegan it is hard to find good spots and I really liked their food so I am highly disappointed and hungry right now. read more

Bunna Cafe - long receipt but only two items received - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Came here with 3 other friends for lunch, we got the feast for 3 (which was more like a feast for 6, seriously so much food), shared lentil sumbusas, and each got a drink. Their house coffee is so delicious and dark and sweet, truly a treat! The food was incredible, extremely fresh and flavorful. I especially enjoyed the variety of all the different options to each with the injera. we ordered some extra injera as we ran out, but overall was absolute delicious!! We had about 1/2 left over and we took it home. Service was a little slow but they looked short staffed. Overall incredible place, would definitely come back!! read more

Bunna Cafe - Sambusa - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Bunna Cafe lives up to the hype - everything my partner and I tried from their Brunch menu was delicious. I have to give it a rare 5 stars because all of the dishes were amazing and unique (compared to many Ethiopian dishes I've had) and it left the 2 of us extremely full. Well worth the money and experience of a new cuisine! I highly recommend giving Bunna a try. FOOD (5/5): We ordered the Habesha breakfast (with duba firfir, butecha and kosta) and the Ful as an entree. - Kita: This came as sides for our dishes and it stole the show. It's similar to a Scallion pancake (in Chinese food) or Paratha (in Indian food) - amazingly flaky, great texture, and not too oily. If we had more room, we definitely would've ordered more. - Habesha Breakfast: Duba firfir was fantastic, especially with the pieces of injera. The butecha was delicious too. - Ful: We didn't expect much from the Ful, given it just sounds like beans and the usual mix-ins (tomato, peppers, etc.) but the flavors were unlike anything we'd ever had. ATMOSPHERE / SERVICE (3.5/5): We ate outside, so I can't comment on the full atmosphere but everything felt cozy. The staff was nice and service was on par with other restaurants. Nothing exceptional but also nothing terrible! COST (4/5): Dishes on the brunch menu are about ~$10-18 with smaller items running ~$3-8. The entrees were well worth the price because they came with Kita (bread) and left the 2 of us extremely full to the point of us not even needing much of a dinner. read more

Bunna Cafe - Habesha breakfast (duba firfir) with a side of Kita - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I came to this place due to good reviews and I have a major craving for Ethiopian food. My cousin and I had dinner there and the experience was amazing. They hosted free coffee ceremony where you get a small cup of Ethiopian coffee that tasted so damn good. They ran out by the time my cousin got in line but they brew some more coffee for her to try when I asked so that was amazing of the staff. The food was so good I clean off the plate. They serve Baclava for dessert and that hit the spot. This is a good place to go if you are vegan/vegetarian. I love the rustic ambiance for decor. I can't wait to go back again! read more

Bunna Cafe - Ethiopian coffee - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Delivery was packed nice but the food was not as flavorful and the injera was old. I was a bit surprised this was the highest rated place around. Maybe it's better if eaten at the restaurant. read more

Bunna Cafe - Feast for 2 - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Bunna is situated in East Williamsburg and one of the better known Ethiopian restaurants. We were a party of 3 and reached at about 7:15 on a Saturday night. The place was quite full and we were told we should get our table in about 35 mins. There is nothing around Bunna so you can wait outside the cafe for your turn. The Bar also gets full pretty early. We waited for about 45 mins for our turn after which I went to ask and she said 15 mins more. It was slightly disappointing. We could have honestly been told the wait is for an hour to begin with. However the lady mentioned that some parties take longer than expected and I thought that at least these folks done push you out soon. However, we went in at 8:15 and were done with our main course by 8:45. We asked for a cup of coffee and with it came the bill! No one even asked us if we wanted anything else, any dessert, more coffee. The bill had a 20% gratuity attached (we were a party of 3). All of this put us off. Our server had forgotten our accompaniment and we didn't have a great start to begin with. The ambience is for those who like nice loud music. The decor is great and the food is good. All three of us ordered the meal (5 dishes and 2 injera). Unlike most places the injera here isn't unlimited. You have to pay 1$ for every injera. What I ordered: Gomez: Fresh Collard greens, spices and herbs. This was nice. The herbs and spices were over powering at all. Shiro: Probably one of my favourite, chickpeas cooked so well that they seem like a nice loose paste cooked with onions, ginger and tomatoes. Definitely a must try Misir Wot: I love lentils in all forms and always order the Misir Wot. It is spicy compared to other vegetable options but not too spicy for people who prefer medium/less spicy Yatakilt Alicha: Cabbage and potatoes cooked until they are extremely soft in turmeric paste. Nice and refreshing Butecha Selata: This one looked really tempting and I couldn't resist. It tasted lovely by itself. However, this is cold and so is the injera. So the combination doesn't go too well. The Butscha Selata is slightly sweet and the injera a little sour. So whether you like the combination or not is very personal! Daata: Daata was a semi solid sauce and extremely spicy. Full of ginger and chillies, you got to love an extremely spicy combination of both to enjoy this. I love spicy food and had a lot. You can order one for the table! Shai: Ethiopian black tea infused with cinnamon, cardamom, cloves and ginger. Could barely taste the spices. Would avoid read more

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I literally have the palette of a spoiled 5-year old, so I was shocked at how much I loved the menu, especially the red lentils in spicy berbere sauce and the yellow split peas. It took for me going vegetarian for a month to finally go, but I'll definately be back. read more

I will definitely be going back! We first got drinks at the bar, and I got the hot Shai Correnti - perfect for a freezing day. Once we were seated for dinner, we enjoyed the music from the DJ as we waited for our food. We ordered some Sambusas and feast for three, which was more than enough food for the four of us. The food was some of the best I have ever had. The portions were generous. The food had great flavor to it. I will be going back to Bunna soon! read more

Ethiopian food is so underrated, especially for vegetarians & vegan options. Bunna cafe is a great little vegan spot in the neighborhood. I stopped by with a few friends for brunch and ordered a few dishes to share. The food was enjoyed by both vegan and meat-eating friends alike. I would have preferred a pinch of salt and some more spice on some dishes, but the flavor of the quality ingredients really came through. Some highlights for me were the kita bread and the fetira. read more

When I came to Bunna it was lunch time in the summertime in a weekday. Service was pretty fast and not at all packed. We got the plate combination of 7: The Keysir Selata, Gomen, Yater Kik Alicha, Miser Wot, Yatakilt Alicha and Butecha. It comes with Injera that it a flatbread you use to eat the entrees with. I loved the taste of everything, they are all very different from everything I've eaten. Some of them are a little bit sour, other sweeter, other spicy. If you like flavorful and seasoned food, that's definetely for you. Couldn't say it's a food for every taste bud. But it was delicious for sure. All vegan, all authentic. I never went on the nights and didn't have drinks there, but I will for sure. read more

Bunna Cafe - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Fast service, delicious food and an amazing atmosphere. I will be returning here to check out brunch. We enjoyed the 9 item dinner with wine and we're not disappointed. The mushroom dish was my favorite!! read more

Important note! They only serve their brunch menu before 5 on weekends. It ended up being lucky for us because we got to try their brunch which was quite good as well! I got the habesha breakfast, especially loved the dish with the injera in it. The kita bread was so good, only complaint is that there wasn't more! read more

Bunna Cafe - Lunch special - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I think that this my favorite Ethiopian restaurant so far in the city. Why? 1. It is big and spacious 2. The food was delicious 3. The service was the best - the waiters were kind, helpful, and the food came out very fast. 4. They offer interesting cocktails - some are Ethiopian version of other drinks like caipirinha or White Russian. 5. I can't stop thinking of going there again! read more

Bunna Cafe - Feast for 2 - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I had ordered from here before and the food was always good. Got to go sit in person and pleased with that experience as well. The food was still amazing but the service was excellent and the vibe was great with a live DJ. read more

Been to Bunna Cafe a few times but never written a review. Got takeout from them last night. Quick and efficient delivery service. I ordered the mass feast. I had seven different vegetables and a Seseme fit fit. All delicious. The lentils were my favorite followed closely by then fit fit. I love a good fit fit. Definitely on my roster along with other Ethiopian restaurants in Brooklyn. They just happen to deliver to my spot in Bed Stuy. read more

This is by far the best Ethiopian food I've ever had, and I'd definitely recommend getting it if you're ever in Brooklyn. We got one of the sampler plates, so we could try everything. I think the lentils ended up being our fave, but they were all good. All of the flavors were right there. I think I'd recommend getting this sampler to anyone going for their first time, but I might get on of the ones I like more if I'm ever back. I'd be ordering takeout from here all of the time if I lived in Brooklyn. We got the food as takeout, and it came quickly. All read more

Bunna Cafe - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Bunna is hands down my favorite Ethiopian restaurant in NYC. What I've seen in my experience with the several Ethiopian restaurants in town, if the food's great then the ambiance is lacking or altogether missing, or the space is lovely and the food is terrible, or the service is poor or a combination of all. Bunna excels in all of these areas. The portions are insane. And this is coming from Casper the bottomless hole. The taste is phenomenal and I adore that they even threw in some kale and avocado as one of the combo options. It's a cute spin. The sambusas are good but don't stand out as much. I'm starting to wonder if they're all just pre-ordered frozen and fried on site. Any way, they're a good start for something crispy and be generous with the spicy cilantro sauce they pair it with. The kik alicha is my favorite (split peas) followed by the engudai tibs (mushroom) and then all the rest. I love that they're so flexible and let you sub out some dishes from the combo. For instance, I doubled up on kik alicha and got rid of those collard greens that I don't love. Most restaurants I've been to aren't so gracious and are pretty rigid on combos and what you have to stick to. So, happy camper here. They also offer my fave, St. Georges lager and are well stocked. I've been to several restaurants that have run out or have only have one more bottle. Bunna never disappoints. The waitstaff are all sweet and pleasant and invite you to stay a little. You'll want to with the simple yet warm aesthetic and dim setting. Happy hour runs from 4-7 and includes $1 off beers and $2 off cocktails. If you happen to be around on a Wed. or Fri. at 6 or Sundays at 5, then you can catch the coffee ceremony, which is a nice addition. They prepare coffee on site in an inclusive ceremony. All in all, my favourite and I'll definitely be here again soon. read more

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Super dark and mellow in this. Definitely fits the vibes from the outside which is feels kind of mysterious. The decor is honestly pretty neat not something you see in other restaurants. You feel like you're in a jungle cafe that serves some unique experience and food in New York. Let me remind you it's recommended to eat food with your hands in this restaurant and shared which if you're kind of germs phobic this place probably wouldn't be the best but it's your choice. Service wise I think it can get a little better. The server was very mellow which kind of match the place but I really didn't get my information on what I am eat so I just kind of chowed down. The food is all vegetarian so meat lovers got to be careful. The food wise is very earthy and good, something straight out of nature. But eventually the food becomes kind of one tone, get used to it very quickly. Overall the space is nice and unique and I would come again, but the menu very limited so probably once in a while. read more

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Beautiful atmosphere where if you are lucky you can find your own little nook in the restaurant. This place is quite busy so its good to go earlier in the week or for lunch. The food is delicious and the coffee is wonderfully spiced with cardamom. They no longer have the lunch special of $9. read more

Bunna Cafe - Coffee with beets, lentils (my favorite and it has some heat to it), collard greens, squash special - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Second time having Ethiopian and this location is number one of the two places I've visited. Started out with one of their signature cocktails and also got an Ethiopian coffee which was pretty good. My friend who is vegetarian and I did a shared platter mixed with half meat and half vegetarian options. The meat was falling off the bone and super tender. I also enjoyed all of the veggie options here. read more

Amazing vegan food! Love Ethiopian food. This was a great spot for it and well priced too! read more

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Came for my cousin 26 Birthday to try something new. She been her numerous of times. I enjoyed the Ethiopian food for the first time. It's always good to try new things and be open to new food. We didn't make it in time for the coffee ceremony but everyone speaking very highly of the coffee ceremony. read more

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Bomb ass food. Especially if you are vegetarian. Even if you aren't vegetarian, I guarantee there will be at least one dish you love. I stopped by on a Monday off because I really wanted to try out their lunch offering (weekdays only, on weekends they have a different brunch menu). The lunch feast for two comes with all of their eight dishes for $15. You can also choose the regular lunch with four dishes for $8, of the lunch feast of seven dishes for $13. Honestly, go with the full feast for two - even if you are dining solo - because you can always take your leftovers home, and you've GOT to try all of the dishes! Everything is beautifully presented, and if you are one to eat with your eyes, you will definitely love this place! My favorites were the beets, lentils, and their current seasonal dish of kabocha squash. I like that they have both cold and hot dish options, all of which taste super fresh and healthy. They don't provide utensils, but the injera is both delicious and functions as little scoops. The feast comes with 3 injera rolls, but if that is not enough, you can purchase additional roles for $1 each. Kind of pricey if you ask me, but might be worth it! I found the service to be very friendly. If I lived closer, I would definitely be back at least once a month, but I am already planning a fun night out with my friends and hopefully will be headed here! read more

Bunna Cafe - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I avoided this place for years after a subpar experience with their food when Bunna was a nomadic experience. That said, the sweetie and I finally ditched our past reluctance and ventured to Bushwick for another stab at it. And it was good! Yes, this was a Saturday so there was a long wait for this popular spot, but we ended up with a great, romantic-ish table at the back. I do like that they have different sizes for meals, which I haven't read much about but must be a great appeal, especially if you're new to Ethiopian food and to plant-based food as well. The decor is very pleasing too. That all said, the Gomen was lackluster, yet the cabbage and the special (squash with berbere spice) was excellent. I'd give them overall 3.5 stars, if that were a thing. read more

Now here's another place I wouldn't have tried w out my vegan friends ... we came in no rsvp & had to wait 30 or so we waited at the bars. Drinks I had the Rose wine this was good. After being seated we started with the Sambusa these were really good, nice tasting. Beyenetui seems to be the dish to get here & I can see why it's perfect for sharing it's quite the mixture of mushroom, kale, beets & a bunch of other stuff mix together it tasted great .. my only compliant here is the fact that u eat w your hands! Can't say that I get it since am not really a fan of eating w my hands food all up in my fingers, nails just makes me nuts. Nice looking space, small bar area .. service & prices are not bad never had Ethiopian this was definitely a good experience. read more

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My friend put me onto this place. She ordered things for delivery and we enjoyed a smorgasbord of flavors some spicy others just plain flavorful. My favorites were Duba Firfir, enguday mushroom ribs and Butecha. I'm getting hungry just leaving this review. .... read more

As an Ethiopian, I can say this is the worst Habesha (Ethiopian/Eritrean) food I've eaten. They've found every way to cut corners and maximize profits. Their injera is 1% away from being bread (barely any teff). All their wot taste like textured water with the minimum amount of spice to look like wot. They even slice their injera into three pieces instead of two so you have to order more (extra charge) on the side. They've gutted everything that makes Habesha food delicious and serve food that looks like Habesha food to mark up to an unknowing/white audience. If the owners are Habehsa, they should be ashamed of themselves for exploiting the reputation of our food. If you are looking for good Habesha in NYC, Ras has good vegan food and pretty much all the Ethiopian restaurants in Harlem are authentic. read more

I experienced Ethiopian food for the time at Bunna cafe! I went in with my friend for lunch and we started off splitting the Sambusa and fitfit appetizers. The sambusa was fantastic and was my favorite part of the meal, we both agreed we didn't need the Fitfit. We then both did the choose 5 meal. I enjoyed the injera and all my selections (except for the Keysir Selata). It felt very healthy and I was super full by the end. Next time I will not order so much. read more

Awe, ya'll if you haven't, then you have to. Super cute place. Very special. They are very authentic to who they are and where they come from. They're always busy but always so kind! The spices, the flavors ah so good. Oh and vegan ;) read more

First time trying Ethiopian! Wow that's a really delicious and filling lunch :9 If you're down to expand your horizon for different cuisines, I'd recommend you to add this to your list! read more

Bunna Cafe - Habesha Breakfast - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Delicious always! Amazing service even on a busy night. Lovely dj set tonight. Reliable read more

This spot is truly amazing. Though I have not dined here since covid, I have nothing but good memories. I cannot believe that everything is so delicious without meat. Food portions can be large so be mindful when ordering. Good variety of drinks, several of which are Ethiopian. Huge fan of the coffee. Good vibes.. good music if you go on certain days.. and overall friendly staff. Excited to go back! read more

Bunna Cafe - Feast for 2 Combo - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York