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    Serengeti - interior

    Serengeti

    4.0(2 reviews)
    1.8 kmDapperbuurt, Oost
    €€

    I've walked up and down this street many times before I realized there's an Ethiopian/African place…read morehidden among the shops. The decor inside is great! It's two stories with the upper floor offering a large private table maybe for a birthday etc. Downstairs, I saw musical instruments and the owner mentioned they have live music sometimes. We were there on a Sunday night, so there wasn't music. The menu is Ethiopian, but offers other African dishes like Foufou or Mozambique samosas! I was also told that they can make Mozambique specialties if you arrange it beforehand, sounds intriguing!! We ordered a meat mix with the extra chicken, a vegeterian mix, and kitfo tartaar. I was surprised by the injera... I normally think it's a bit too sour for me and the sauces balance it out, but this one was very tasty on its own! From the other dishes, I liked Zigni on the meat platter the most. The sauce was very flavorful! The other dishes were a bit bland for me, could use a little more punch :) The service was very friendly, but at times a bit slow... for example, we asked for the spicy powder for the kitfo but had to wait quite a bit before we got it, so we ate a lot of it without it (you should definitely eat it WITH the powder!). We also were unlucky with the wine - it was not good at all. They were surprised when we told them and ended up just charging us for a half bottle. The honey wine on the other hand was very nice. The other issue we had was that we had a vegetarian with us and they mixed up the samosas so the one they told him is for him was actually chicken. He was not pleased at all! We asked them to replace it with a vegetarian one, but they charged us for the extra one. I've had a lot of Ethiopian and for me it was good but not amazing... and I'd like to come back and try more of it, also when their main chef is working to see if he can blow my mind :) They told us about a spicy green sauce for next time? I think you should swing by and experience it! The owners/staff are super nice and the atmosphere is also quite cozy and stands out in the neighborhood. I will write an update once I've experienced more of their menu.

    We came to Serengeti because out of all the Ethopian restaurants in Amsterdam the interior design…read moreseemed more like a restaurant and less like a cafeteria. We had wonderful food that i am still dreaming about, some honey wine that was definitely worth a taste, and a great hostess who catered to all of our needs. I would definitely try the samosas, I think they learned from their experience with the vegetarians, because I am one, and they were very on point in telling me which one had meat and which didn't. Also we got a nice explanation of what kinds of meat they use and from where they buy it, and the fact that they don't serve pork meat - which my boyfriend is not a fan of. All in all, I am definitely coming back. It's not a restaurant for a quick bite to eat, so take your time if you are going there and enjoy the ambiance.

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    Semhar - Veggie platter with fish

    Semhar

    4.1(17 reviews)
    2.8 kmJordaan, Centrum
    €€

    I went to Semhar with 13 friends for my birthday and it was by far my favorite Ethiopian experience…read more(mu sample size is 8 restaurants). Service: They were extremely accommodating for our large party and everyone was warm and welcoming. They really went the extra mile to provide a special experience for us, from the unveiling of the platters to the coffee ceremony. Food (most important part for me!): The vegetarian and meat platters we ordered were out of this world. Everything tasted fresh and well seasoned and the injera was the best I ever had. We loved the various spices used and each dish was cooked exactly how I like it. The date cake and Ethiopian coffee were also amazing. Ambiance: This also stood out for us. The lighting, scents, artwork and design added to the overall excellent experience. It was the perfect combination of cozy and lively. Price: The price per person was very reasonable for Amsterdam. There are a number of Ethiopian restaurants to choose from in Amsterdam but I highly recommend giving this one a try! Thank you Semhar for helping to make my birthday extra special :-)

    The food here is amazing!! My friend and I were a little spooked because we went to eat and were…read morethe only ones in the restaurant, but people slowly trickled in. We ordered one of the vegetarian selections and it was delightful. It was a massive amount of food but it was so good I couldn't stop eating it! I really enjoyed the spinach and the onions. Their honey wine is also delicious. This is my second Ethiopian restaurant I've been to but it definitely gets the title of my favorite. Seriously, this was so delicious. I wish I could eat here every day.

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    Semhar - Twee maaltijden op 1 blad: een vegetarische met okra en een met vis

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    Twee maaltijden op 1 blad: een vegetarische met okra en een met vis

    Ethiopisch Eethuis Lalibela

    Ethiopisch Eethuis Lalibela

    4.0(26 reviews)
    2.6 kmOud West, Helmersbuurt, West
    €€

    Terrible Service…read more We came on a Monday night and there were three tables with people seated. We ordered the meat selection and the fried mushrooms and collard greens. The food was tasty (though the mushrooms were not fried but sautéed and the meats were dry and the portions tiny). But the service killed the night. We asked TWICE for wine that never came and the waitress just sat in the kitchen without bringing us drinks. Suuuuuuuper creepy. Then she added ten percent to my $46 euro bill on the visa machine. Tip? Surcharge? No idea. Never going back. Just terrible.

    I'm kind of torn between the Lalibela, Walia Ibex and the Addis Ababa. They are all very close in…read moreterms of finding an Ethiopian eating experience in of all places Amsterdam. But, that said, since I'm writing here, I guess I prefer Lalibela over the other two. Azifa, Meser Wot and tomato salad were as expected, as was the Shiro.... and I've been to Ethiopia more than several times. On the other hand, the Sega Alecha Wot was fabulous, IMHO. Begwot was delicious (yes I love lamb dishes), but don't be a moron and ask for it Ethiopian hot, white-boy Yankee spicy was more than enough for me. LOL. And of course, as we have to have everywhere, the Doro Wot was spot on! Note, make sure you take someone that has never had Ethiopian food, and watch them try and find the fork when the food arrives!!

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    Ethiopisch Eethuis Lalibela - Coconut beer

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    Ethiopisch Eethuis Lalibela - Coconut Beer :-)))

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    Coconut Beer :-)))

    Cape Town Spice - african - Updated May 2026

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