I didn't know that this is owned by the same owners as Alif (see that in one of the other reviews!), but that kind of tracks. I stopped in for lunch w/ some friends, and I thought everything tasted great! I opted for an order of chicken tenders with fries, one of their featured specials, and I definitely couldn't tell that it was gluten-free, but it is! Looks like they use teff flour for their batter (it does have dairy, though, for those who can't have it). Not that sports stadium chicken fingers are the best kind, but the ones here definitely beat those. Admittedly, I don't often get chicken tenders, but I would get them again here. Some of my friends got the chicken sandwich, which looked to be essentially my meal but with a bun, and another got a falafel wrap, which also looked good. I would try either that or a chicken shawarma wrap in the future. You order at the counter, but if seated, they bring the food to you, which is nice. Not a huge amount of room inside, less than Alif, but enough for a few tables, and just about what I've come to expect in West Philly. Good spot for a relatively quick lunch, and some great gluten-free options to boot. read more

Still amazing fried chicken here! It's get the basic criteria of fried chicken right, having amazingly moist and marinated meat with a crispy delicate breading, but with such unique and delicious flavors. I've always loved the spicy flavor and how it perfectly evokes the flavor I love from Ethiopian food, but I had the lemon turmeric for the first time today and it absolutely holds its ground against the spicy with its bright pop! The mac and cheese was also incredible, with a golden baked top just as it should. Who knew a supposedly Ethiopian spot could also do that Southern side perfectly. I happened to come during Ramadan and they have a really good-value Ramadan special that comes with a three-piece chicken, mac and collard greens, a salad, and a side of rose pudding for $20. We added another half chicken to feed a second person and left very happy and full. read more

Doro Bet - Whole Chicken - Awaze (Spicy), Collard Greens, and Addis Fries - Ethiopian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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My husband and I both had the chicken tenders and I can't even tell you how disappointing it was. I had to chew so hard on a few of the pieces that I didn't bother after a while. The seasoning did not give any international uniqueness and I honestly could not detect much salt nor pepper at all. It was just unfortunate. We finished what we could, but the chewiness was such a shame. The hibiscus tea was sour and could have been great with a little sweetness. Notably good but not amazing items were the tiramisu and the seasoned fries. read more

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I think my husband found this spot on TikTok and we both wanted to try it next time we were in Philly. We shared: - Half Chicken, Lemon Turmeric - Half Chicken, Spicy Berbere The fried chicken was fantastic. I loved both seasonings. The spicy was probably my favorite. It wasn't all that spicy, but it was flavorful. If you like fried chicken, I'd highly recommend checking this spot out. read more

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Doro Bet has been one of our favorite spots in Philly for a while and were so excited when they said they could handle catering our wedding reception of 100! They really went above and beyond to make sure our reception was delicious and memorable, so many people have told us this was the best food they've ever eaten at a wedding. They did a great job of tailoring our favorite dishes to a buffet style service and all of the food was fresh and so delicious. Doro Bet is perfect for accommodating different dietary restrictions and needs we had several vegetarians and vegans that all raved about the food. Mebruka was such a pleasure to work with and really made us feel taken care of and personally brought us plates to make sure we got to try all of the dishes! If you're looking for a catering experience that is unique and incredibly delicious definitely give Doro Bet a call! read more

I had a great experience at Doro Bet and really appreciated that everything is cooked fresh to order--you can definitely taste the difference, especially in the crispness of the chicken. We tried a variety of dishes, but the Spicy Chicken was probably my favorite (7.5/10), even though I didn't find it all that spicy. The Collard Greens were excellent with a nice touch of sweetness (8/10), while the Mac & Cheese wasn't quite my style since it leaned a bit dry (6/10). Not pictured is the Chicken Shawarma wrap, which I really enjoyed (8.5/10). It's not the most traditional Ethiopian restaurant, but the food was flavorful and I'd definitely go back. read more

Doro Bet - Aida's Mac n Cheese, Collard Greens, 1/2 Chicken - Awaze (Spicy), 1/2 Chicken - Aliche (Mild) - Ethiopian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Trendy and delicious, this Ethiopian spot in West Philly delivers great chicken and assorted halal dishes. I spotted endless Instagram reels promoting its fried chicken specifically, so my primary focus was seizing some of its renowned wings. The space itself is intimate, but they also provide a large carry-out footprint. When I visited on a Saturday, I waited about 15 minutes for my order of their half awaze-spiced chicken. I felt that the seasoning was superb and the chicken itself was a great value for its price. I personally wish it was a bit spicier, but that's just preference as its quality was still excellent. Your order will likely take time to be prepared, but the staff is courteous and makes a lot of effort to acknowledge the impact that Doro Bet has received from the community. Definitely a spot to try, including the shawarma for me next time. read more

Doro Bet - Half Awaze-Spiced Chicken - Ethiopian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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So I had to try this viral fried chicken that's been all over the internet. Doro Bet is a woman-owned Ethiopian Chicken House located in the busy University City neighborhood in West Philly. It's a moderately sized take-out spot with an eat-in options. The tables are for parties of two (2). A bit crammed, but the space is easy to navigate. The sign on the entry door lets you know that the food may take up to 15 minutes to prepare while you wait. That was perfect for me because I wanted mine hot. I opted for the WHOLE chicken-which consisted of 6 pieces ( 2 thighs, 2 wings, and 2 drumsticks). I couldn't decide which sauce to get, so I got three. By the way, the sauce is not included with the chicken. Although they were only $.50 each, I think you should get a least 1 with your order. Nonetheless, I went with Mitmita Aioli, Hot Honey, and Garlic Aioli. The chicken was hot and very juicy (Not greasy). The thighs were crunchier than the drumsticks, and the tips of the wings were crunchy. I thought they were OK. If I had to rate them from 1-5, I'd give them a solid 3 because I thought it lacked the flavor I was looking for. The HOT HONEY was the best sauce to me because it had more flavor and a nice heat to it. It paired nicely with the chicken. Overall, it was very busy for an early afternoon. Many people called in their orders and were in and out picking up platters and such. They also had a Ramadan Package for $20 which included 1/2 fried chicken along with two sides and a salad. If you are ever in the neighborhood, you should stop by and give it a try for yourself. Let me know what you think. Til we eat again.... read more

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A Small Ethiopian place with wonderful options. You will be greeted with warm energy, and the food will be on point. If you are familiar with Ethiopian food, you're in for a treat. If you haven't tried it yet, go ahead; you will not regret it. The portions are reasonable at a good price, yielding good value. This one's a winner. read more

Doro Bet - Ethiopian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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My child and their partner have recommended this restaurant very highly, they live right around the corner and order often. Gluten-free fried Mushrooms?? Yes, please!! Gluten-Free Tres Leches?? HOLY MOLY are you serious? Gimme ... Everything was delicious. We don't eat meat so having the mushroom option was a delight. They were crunchy and tasty, made with Teff flour and it added some extra tasty flavor. The dessert? That Tres Leches was heaven in my mouth. You know when you go somewhere and the owners exude great energy? This is what we got here. I felt like I was at my friend's house for a meal. I cannot recommend it enough. read more

Doro Bet - Ethiopian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The chicken sandwhich was a little dry but otherwise it was very delicious. I also tried the fries with hot honey and I loved the seasoning and crisp of the Fries. There are multiple tables and seating areas but you order first and then find a seat. My friend was very excited because it's hard to find a gluten free fried chicken place and said she was very happy that she was able to eat good fried chicken read more

Doro Bet - Fried Chicken Sandwich - Ethiopian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I have been wanting to try Doro Bet for awhile. Ordered take out. 1/2 fried chicken (9/10 seasoned very well), Mac & cheese (6/10 no cheese pull and a little bland), and greens ( 4/10 texture a bit mushy and the seasoning was not enjoyable ). I will admit that I never had Ethiopian food ( I eat West African food) before and maybe that is why my pálate could not enjoy the spices / seasonings. I will make an effort to try other Ethiopian Cuisine and then visit Doro Bet again! read more

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I finally got around to trying this place, and out of the three restaurants from the Ali family, this one has become one of my favorites. It's a small spot with a nice seating area, clean atmosphere, and the service is always efficient and quick. I've been here a few times now. My first experience was through Uber Eats. While I loved the crunchy texture and juiciness of the fried chicken, I found it lacking the signature spicy awaze seasoning, it could have used a bit more. However, the quality and texture of the chicken were so good that I decided to give it another try, and I'm glad I did! Since then, I've dined in a few times and tried several items, including the greens, falafel salad, Addis fries, doro wot, fried mushrooms and the amazing fried chicken. With recent orders I've found that the fried chicken is well seasoned, spicy but not overly so. It's tender, juicy, and perfectly crunchy. The fried mushrooms were a nice alternative, with great texture and crunch, but I probably wouldn't get them again as the chicken had more flavor. I was pleasantly surprised by the greens! Many Ethiopian restaurants don't season their greens much, but since this place blends Ethiopian and Black American cuisines, the greens here were packed with flavor, definitely a nice change. The falafel salad was fantastic for lunch, perfectly seasoned and so flavorful. Honestly, almost everything I've tried here has been really good! Overall, I love the fusion of Ethiopian and Black American cuisines and am really happy this place exists. read more

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My daughter picked out Doro Bet as she was craving for African food. We drove to Cedar Park on a pleasant August Sunday. The Cedar Park area is a really cool and vibrant section of Philadelphia. We found parking right on Baltimore Ave. The restaurant's interior is very nice and extremely clean. The staff was friendly and very helpful. What we ordered: Fried Chicken Aliche (Mild) 1/2 Doro Wot Biriz drink Kerkede drink The fried chicken was very, very good. The flavor on the chicken and the crispiness was excellent. The chicken was moist on the inside. The Door Wot was also very good. A flavorful chicken stew with Ethiopian bread. The Biriz drink was interesting. It was made of Fermented Honey, Tumeric and water. At first it tasted a little odd, but it increasingly became more delicious. The Kerkede was also good and was Hibiscus tea with Cardamon. All in all this was a great eating experience and some excellent food. I would definitely return and soon also. 4.5 Yelp Stars!!!! read more

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Tiny spot, decorated in Ethiopian maps and art. Plenty of street parking around. We were lucky to snag a table and decided to dine in. We got a half order of the turmeric lemon chicken and half order of the spicy chicken, along with collard greens and mac n cheese. Turmeric lemon was AMAZING! So flavorful. Spicy chicken was not spicy, at all. Flavor was nice but not what I expected. Mac n cheese was creamy and delicious. Greens were definitely their spin on traditional greens, interesting seasoning. They cool the chicken fresh so it's a bit of a wait but worth it! read more

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Came with kids. The Mac n cheese probably has garlic powder in it - good flavor and kids ate it up! The fried chicken also mostly disappeared. The (hot) spice adverse kid didn't like the flavoring on the fries but the other gobbled it up. We loved the chicken sandwich. Didn't love the DORO wot wasn't to my taste (didn't know what to expect, it's a little acidic, maybe lemony?) but the chicken was well cooked and just fell apart. We came early and it was quiet and everything we needed and asked for was quickly supplied. Super nice staff, nice to sit and watch the traffic go by through the front window. Should come again! read more

Doro Bet - Indoor seating - Ethiopian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I got 2 Too Good To Gos here. Both appropriately priced. One of the containers was very similar to a TooGoodToGo I got from Alif Brew but Doro Bet has more entree options on the regular and the food looks to be prepared in a slightly higher quality to me. So they are priced reasonably at 4.99 per deal as Alif Brew is priced at 3.99 appropriately as well. Alif's injera (I had to look up what this spongy bread was) actually has more combination of things, and it is good too. Staff is friendly. The other container was creamy macaroni and chicken. I enjoyed this serving a lot. I have heard mixed things about this place from others- sometimes the containers are a good deal and sometimes not apparently. read more

Doro Bet - Injera with Curry Chicken - Ethiopian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Review based solely on the Mild fried chicken and garlic sauce* Of course I've seen the viral TT/IG videos about this chicken. Just a few blocks from work. Called in an order and 25 min later, the most beautiful crispy chicken appeared. She was even CRISPY after sitting in a box on my 5 min drive back to work. It will be hard not to eat the entire chicken... read more

Great fried chicken. We got the full spicy fried chicken (2 wings, 2 legs, 2 thighs). Batter/breading on the chicken was light and crisp, while the seasoning wasn't spicy but flavorful. I'll be back. read more

Doro Bet - Whole Chicken - Awaze (Spicy) - Ethiopian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I found this little spot about 5 minutes from where I was staying thanks to a video on IG, and I had to check it out. I got the tenders and mac & cheese, and both were great. The tenders? Cooked to perfection--crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and seasoned just right. And that mac & cheese? Was delicious. One thing to note--everything is cooked to order, so expect about a 15-minute wait, but for me it was worth it. If you're in West Philly and craving some quality chicken, Doro Bet is a must-try. read more

My friends and I came here on a Sunday as part of an informal West Philly food tour; it was our first stop and it was a great one! Since I knew we had several stops ahead of us, I didn't want to fill up too much. I ordered the Enguday (teff flour fried mushrooms) with a garlic aioli sauce that were absolutely delicious. The batter on the mushrooms was perfectly spiced. My friend got a side of collard greens which I tried; they were really flavorful but unfortunately a little bit too salty for me. Overall, solid eats! read more

Had the wing special with Alif Brew special spice coffee. The wings were made to order and fi- yah! Meaty, sweet, sticky, crunchy, and tangy. read more

Doro Bet - Had the wings with Alif Brew special spice coffee. the chicken wassss sweet, sticky, and tangy. - Ethiopian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Absolutely loved the food and drink but the wait time was a little too long. Wouldn't have minded 15 minutes but 45 was pushing my patience. It is a very clean and cute place though. read more

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Greeted with a smile and kind service and knew automatically this place is worth it. The store is super clean and easy to find. The wait wasn't long (came here on Tuesday at noon). Might be busier on the weekends. Food: i opt in for spicy which to me is level 2 out of 5. Chicken came out super crispy/crunchy, and juicy! I do have to say most of the flavors stay within the outer part, the meat could have more seasonings for me. Price: nothing outrageous. $10.50 for the 3 pieces from Uber Eats. I would try this place again and get their other options. read more

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Wow - the fried chicken here is so good! I've seen posts of this place on TikTok and came to try it. My picture isn't the best-l bc I was in a rush to eat it. The flavor is nothing like any of the fried chicken I've ever had and honestly I don't even know how to explain it. It's a little bit different but so good. The next best thing about it is that the chicken was juicy! The wait after ordering does take some time just as an FYI. read more

Doro Bet - Fried Chicken - Ethiopian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

West philly has always had a good selection of African food. I decided to try Doro Bet after hearing wonderful things about their chicken wings. The sign in the window says how the chicken wings come out fresh (within 15 minutes). It might be worth it just to eat on site (as it might be a better experience). Sadly, we ordered this to go. The chicken wings were average in my opinion. It wasn't spicy but I did like the amount of breading they put on the chicken wings. I tried the Doro Wot which was basically a chicken strew that come with injera. I wasn't a big fan. The chicken was average but the injera wasn't my most favorite thing on the menu. I've never had injera before (so I am sorry to criticize) but it is like a fluffy bread that has the consistency and taste of a cardboard pancake. The best item hands down was the Shawarma Sandwich. Not to sound like a basic American but WOW. I loved how it was grilled and the shawarma was definitely made fresh. I would 100 percent order the shawarma sandwich. read more

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I have been hearing about this place all the time and decided to try to order takeout for Father's day. While ever ranging from the service to athletic was excellent the food certainly stood out to me in the best way. I ordered the awaze fried chicken (spicy) and the berbere (mild) with their mac and cheese. Both chickens did lack spiciness but they did not lack flavor. The berbere was a subtly tangy and savory and the awaze (aka one of the greatest friend chickens I have ever had in philly) boasted an explosion of flavor that kinda left me in awe. Both chickens were incredibly juicy and super crispy which was shocking to me since i had ordered takeout. I hear they use a specific flour to make it extra crispy and i am inclined to believe it works lol . The only miss for me was their mac and cheese which lacked cheesiness (not sure if that was on purpose) and the lack of heat in the chicken. However the taste and crispiness of the chicken itself warrants a visit and I will be back to try the rest of their menu. read more

Super friendly service and great ambiance with cool music. We tried a bunch of different things from the menu and it was all delicious! Very cool that a lot of the dishes are gluten free! We loved the fried chicken (regular and spicy), mac & cheese, fried mushrooms, and doro tibs. I'd recommend it all! Each dish was nice and flavorful. There is seating for 15-20. We arrived at 5:45pm on a Thursday. There were 2-3 people waiting for their takeout orders and no one sitting down. By the time we left around 7:30pm, every seat was taken and there was a good amount of people waiting for their order/waiting to place their order. Popular spot (and deservedly so!) Can't wait to return! read more

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Doro Bet is a sister store of Salaam Cafe. I was really excited to try Doro Bet because it's zabiha/halal and I was really intrigued with the various fried chicken flavors. It's located in University City. Unfortunately, their delivery radius is not much and I ended up having to do pick-up. For the fried chicken, you can either get half chicken or whole chicken. Half chicken comes with a thigh, leg and wing. It's a bit misleading as one may expect to also have a breast tender thrown in. The Addis fries ARE A MUST TRY, very well seasoned! Ooooooof! We got half a chicken in the awaze flavor! We really liked it and you can smell the berbere spice incorporated. The lemon turmeric flavor was chosen for the second half a chicken- it's tart and not spicy at all! Super unique flavors, we preferred the awaze flavor. The main issue I had with the fried chicken is that it is way too much batter. In fact, some of it is not intact with the chicken meat itself. It reminded me of the first few times my mom and aunts tried to make fried chicken at home. I had to remove some of the crisps because it was overwhelming deep fried and burnt. We also got the Doro Wot which is a spicy chicken stew with Ayib cheese and hard boiled egg. It came with injera. There was only one itty piece of chicken- bit disappointing for an entree. Also, prices don't match the menu online/boards. read more

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This place is awesome. Some of the best chicken and French fries and mac and cheese that I've had. The hot sauce to dip the fries was great and everything was well seasoned. Also got doro wat which was great. The music and service was great. Really nice corner spot with big bright windows. Would definitely recommend coming again. read more

Doro Bet - Doro Wot - Ethiopian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Really excited about this place! Same owners as Alif down the block (which I really enjoy their offerings). I wanted to make sure to wait about a week after they opened to make sure they got enough practice. We got their whole fried chicken (2 wings, 2 thighs, and 2 drumsticks), and a side of collard greens. It came with coleslaw. Fried chickens were very good! Loved the teff breading with Ethiopian spices, collard greens were nicely cooked, and coleslaw had some kick in it. I think getting the chickens alone will not be enough. If you want to get other substantial dishes you have to get separate entrees such as injera with chicken stew. The sides are mac and cheese, fries, and collard greens. They also have shwarma wraps so I would like to try that next time. read more

Doro Bet - Ethiopian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Doro Bet was on my list of new spots to try for a while. I've tried most famous wing spots in the city, but Ethiopian fried chicken was a new one to me. I visited for dinner on a Saturday evening. The restaurant has a fast casual setup. Orders are placed at the counter, and your name is called once your food is ready. The signature fried chicken they're known for is offered as a 3-piece half chicken or 6-piece whole chicken. I liked the simplicity of either the Aliche (mild lemon pepper) or Awaze (spicy Berbere) flavor options. Both are dry coatings on top of buttermilk fried chicken. I was with family, so we decided to order three whole chickens: two Awaze and one Aliche. We also ordered some Addis Fries. Our food was ready in about 20 minutes. I was impressed after only a few bites, which means a lot for someone as picky as I am about fried chicken. The breading had the perfect thickness. It stuck to the chicken very well, which you don't always get at other chicken spots. The dry coating was surprisingly very enjoyable. I'm not a huge lemon pepper fan, so I preferred the spicy coating over the mild. The Addis Fries were solid; crinkle fries don't usually do it for me, but the spice and crispness were spot on. Doro Bet provided a great experience overall. Their chicken taps into a specific niche that hasn't been done by other spots in Philly. I wish I had tried it sooner, but I'm sure I'll be back in the near future. read more

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The food here was delicious. The Doro wot was a bit spicy but exactly what I wanted they give you so much bread as a side. My kids enjoy the macaroni and cheese. read more

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I read about this restaurant in the New York Times when I got to Philly I wanted to try it out. I love fried chicken but was afraid to try the spicy version but I got the mild. The mild was great and being from the Eastern Shore of Maryland, I've had a lot of fried chicken. The person who served me was very friendly and me and my friend got our order rather quickly. The atmosphere was nice, but we got the order to go. My friend really liked the chicken and her fries too and she got the spicy version. Maybe next time I will try the spicy as well. read more

Absolutely stuffed my face here too days in a row recently. Chicken shawarma wrap was dank. That Mac and cheese with some of that hot honey. Getting goosebumps thinking about. Cool , cozy ambiance. Will be back soonnnnn read more

This place definitely lives up to the hype! Great fried chicken with an Ethiopian twist. The Mac and the fries are really good too. Extremely friendly staff and quick service. read more

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Delicious chicken that was tender and crispy on the outside. Very flavorful fries. They delivered it to our place and it was still warm.

Best fried chicken I've had in a very long time. I will make it a regular stop for sure.

So we were hanging around porch fest all day and then it hit me and I realized I was starving. It had been hours since I had eaten. So we couldn't decide what to do. We tried a test and it was an hour wait. Then one person in our group suggested we grab food here and then go to their back yard. I checked out the menu and agreed. Ethiopian in west Philly is always a good option. We tried to order online and we're rejected. So we were like let's just walk over there maybe the site is down. We used that time to discuss the menu and make our selections. We get over there and the place is pretty poppin. We got some weird looks walking in but got in line anyway. So then we try and order and they are out of every item on the menu except the chicken and fries. We were literally the last to get served before they started telling people they had no more food. I found out why after we got the chicken. Man this fried chicken is awesome. Very crispy outside and the spices they use are just awesome. Not sure I ever had fried chicken quite like this. The fries had some awesome spices all over them too. I thought aloud to the group: is this better than Popeyes? Also highly recommend the orange sauce tangy and spicy. The wait was pretty long. We actually ended up waiting as long as we would have for seats at the restaurant. Be prepared if you go. read more

Basic neighborhood hole-in-wall spot with friendly vibes and tasty fried chicken. Hits the spot when one is craving a simple local meal of fried chicken or chicken sandwiches marinated in Ethiopian spices. Crispy and still juicy when had an eat-in lunch. read more