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    Dahlak

    3.5 (177 reviews)
    ModerateEthiopian, Dive Bars
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    Updated 2 months ago

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    Divey
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    Juke Box
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    Vegetarian combo: yemisir wot, gomen wit, shiro wot
    Alexandra K.

    So first off, kudos for actually respecting my "no utensils" request. Half the time when I call to place a takeout order from a local restaurant I forget to say "no utensils please" but the other half the time, my request is almost always ignored. But at Dahlkak they will respect your requests, so I had to give them a star just for that! As far as the local Ethiopian dining options, however, while I got good vibes from the service, the food was relatively unexceptional. A few items of note: the injera was probably thinner than any I've had, and had a more delicate flavor. The sambusas were REALLY good, a total vegetarian flavor party in a packet of fried dough. But the vegetarian combo entree was kind of a disappointment. Gomen wot is usually my favorite Ethiopian dish, but these greens were nothing to write home about. The spicy lentils of the yemisir wot were probably the best of the three options, a faint smoky flavor suggested paprika, but the shiro wot (pureed chickpeas) were completely bland. For the price the portion was also a lot less than I expected- it came with three sheets of injera, but relatively small scoops of the vegetables. I would consider coming back for a happy hour drink (if that ever becomes a thing for me again) and a sambusa, but for dinner I know to stick with my tried and true.

    Ploy N.

    Came here with a party of six. We ordered ourselves a satisfying Ethiopian feast, consisting of Beef Tibs, Vegetarian Plate, Achila (Lamb Stew), and Chicken Stew. Everything was delightful. My personal favorites were the Achila and the Beef Tids. Both stews were flavorful and the meat was cooked until tender. I specifically found the Beef Tids to be milky in flavor, a good and delicious surprise. Dahlak has a cozy space for meals with family and friends. The place also have a dive bar with cool design at the back. With its friendly service and heartwarming food, Dahlak is a solid place for a good time.

    Sambusa
    Sonji C.

    This place is solely for drinks. The drinks I got were flavorful. The staff was friendly and very accommodating. The thing is though the food and drinks I wanted were all sold out. So I order other things for my platter but it was very okay tasting . The injera was really thin and a bit hard around the edges. The sambusa was again just okay.

    This is her... good luck everyone!'n
    Fabiola D.

    So we are here now and the black girl behind the bar looks at us more then once and didn't even bother to ask if we need anything do we want a drink or did anyone talk to us yet. I've been here many times and it's not like this she only talked to the white people that came in and not the black. They are not like that but I guess now they are. I will not come back

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    So spot on. Great food and cultural experience. Amazing staff. Been around forever and it's worth the visit.

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    Dahlak - ethiopian - Updated May 2026

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