Take out only. Amazing food! Amazing Family! This this the real deal Ethiopian honestly food!read more

We got the sample platter for 2 and it was so good! The food came out pretty quick and this was our…read morefirst time having Ethiopian food but would definitely go back for more lentils, they were our favorite!

I met 2 friends that happen to be vegan, here for lunch. I'm not very familiar with Ethiopian food,…read moreso I was glad we decided to share a combo platter that had 10 vegan items with injera bread. It was all so delicious! The decor was very inviting! I had an unsweetened iced tea which was good. My friend wanted coffee, but the person that does the coffee ceremony was not there. We vowed to return another day to experience it. Service was attentive without being smothering!

Food~I love Ethiopian Food and, their culture we decided to give another restaurant a try for Date…read moreNight. Now when it comes to a family combo size (that's what they mean) and, it was absolutely amazingly delicious. Of course it was piping hot and, the presentation was beautiful. Lamb was so good and tender with a right amount of spice (what we asked for) 2 beef dishes slight differences in taste (1 spicy and the other mild). Veggies are well seasoned with flavor and, truly complement the meal. Service~She was an absolutely beautiful and, it was a pleasure to meet such a humbling young lady. She knew the menu and, we were able to make a change with no issue (I don't care for beets). She continued to check on us and, she made sure we had everything what we needed! Ambiance~Delightful Family Owned Business (I had thank the cooks), restroom for customers, and, It's located on MLK (busy street)! It's a parking lot but, limited parking due to other businesses (plenty of street parking)! I would highly recommend giving this restaurant a try (I guarantee you will come again sooner than later)!!!

I judge an Ethiopian restaurant by their berbere. I make my own. I am disappointed in this one. My…read morestandard is Jarra's, Portland's first Ethiopian restaurant to my knowledge. Lalibela used a sour paprika, and the other spices such as ginger and cinnamon are not perceptible. In my Ethiopian restaurant experience, I have never had a sour berbere before. The derek tips were very, very dry, toward jerky. With a dry-spiced dish, you have to get the meat cooked to a moist tender state, almost braised, then combine it with the spices and oil at the last moment. More rosemary would be welcome. The Lalibela Special I ordered lists salad, but it was absent in my order. It's easy enough to make salad at home. The injera was fine. The collards were quite tasty, even sweet, so +1 for that. I woud agree with the other reviewer that incense is never appropriate in a restaurant. Much of taste is smell, and strong non-menu-related smells work against the food experience. Incense entered the air while I was waiting for my order. You never know if another party is going to request coffee with it while you are there, so prepare your senses. I understand that is traditional in Ethiopia around roasting coffee in restaurants. Maybe they need an outdoor patio or a separate room for it? The staff was nice and my take away order was fast. I think this completes my Portland collection, other cities beckon! https://www.yelp.com/collection/S6aAlFKE7m1h14Lmf1_EDw/Ethiopian-Food-Yum

Found this place through Yelp. I had a craving for Ethiopian food. Walk up the stairs from the…read morestreet to find this cozy place with a bunch of tables with linen tablecloths and napkins, along with bar seating. It wasn't very crowded for a Wednesday night. The server/owner? Was warm and playful from the moment I walked in. I got the mixed samosas to start. Both really good, but I like the lentil for the spicier flavors. I got the chicken tibs, and they came out on a plate of injera with a delicious tossed salad. The flavors were amazing. I've visited a few Ethiopian places in east Portland. This one really stands out for the food, service, and ambiance. Treat yourself.

Food~It was really good and, I had been craving Ethiopian Food. We ordered x2 Veggie Combos and…read moreYe-Beg Wot (lamb) (the portions are on the smaller side). It was piping hot and, well seasoned. I find eating with my hands quite satisfying when it's necessary. Service~Our waiter was very nice, attentive and, a straight shooter (we like that). Asking questions, talking, laughing, and joking was pretty pleasant. I wanted to substitute the green beans but, he advised me that it really helped balance the meal. My man loves greens beans but, he was willing to change it if I didn't like it once it came to the table. Ambiance~Open only Wed~Sun 5-8:00 it's located on a busy/residential street. It has very limited parking in front and, in general. You are going to have hit a few blocks (1-4 hr) because, it's a lot of 30 min parking signs on this particular street. It upstairs on the second floor of the red building. It's a very spacious, clean, and restrooms to the right of you! I would highly recommend this spot for date, family, or a chill night out (lighting is just right)!!!

This is our all-time favorite place to eat out! It's the best Ethiopian restaurant we have ever…read morebeen to and we have tried many. I strongly recommend the veggie sampler because you get a nice variety. The Idera Wet (chicken) is amazing, or if you prefer boneless chicken, the chicken tibs are really good too. The lamb tibs are also really good. Definitely recommend!

Food is absolutely delicious. Come here hungry and preferably with a group to share with. Prices…read moreare super reasonable. Wait times can be a bit on the longer side as only a handful of people work here and the atmosphere could use an update, but overall it's one of our favorite places to dine out and we always bring people here who are visiting from out of town.

Lovely service, excellent food, relaxed vibe. A gracious staff whose presence brings familiar…read morememories of being invited to a local home while abroad in the universal ritual of eating together, sharing traditions, learning customs. Aberus offers a part of themselves to each customer. Not simply a restaurant, a glimpse of their soul....rare enough a gift; an even rarer beauty.

Everything about this place is amazing!! The food was so delicious that I was so excited for…read moreleftovers the next day. The service was quick and they were very kindly answering all our questions for suggestions/recommendations. Would definitely come back again!

Ambiance: food truck…read more Service: 8/10 the woman was very kind working there. Food: Split peas & lentils: 5/10 I thought these were just average to sub par. Not bursting with flavor. Injera: I have been blessed to have injera made that day and so it tasted as though it was made the night before which was still very good but there is something about day of injera that just makes it so much better

An absolute must try. Very difficult to find Ethiopian food. This place was perfect, you could…read moretaste the love. I wish they had more hours available. Will visit many times.

Delicious food! The environment was welcoming and the service was great. Best Ethiopian spot in the…read morecity!

Great food, great service, delicious cocktails! I'd describe this as an upscale Ethiopian…read morerestaurant. We started with the lentil sambusas - perfect amount of flavor, spice and crunch. I had the margarita and agree with what others have said - that is a delicious beverage! We then got the Beyaynetu (mixture of vegetable dishes) Doro Wot (stewed chicken). All were amazing, including the freshly fermented injera. The only thing I would suggest is to order a side of goat cheese (that comes with the chicken dish) if you order the spicy lentils -it helps to temper the spiciness (I'm a whimp). :)

I absolutely loved this place and it was one of the first places my husband and I had going to on…read moredates making it especially nostalgic, unfortunately it appears to either be under new management or they have for some reason decided to change their menu? Sometimes this could be a good thing, but in this case they have significantly reduced their offerings, and the items available are not as flavorful or served correctly either. We went as a group of six adults and 1 toddler, and were not offered or suggested on comfortable seating options given that the food is all served family style and in one single platter. We ended up having to move tables and chairs around on our own to ensure each member of our party had access to the dish. Now coming to the food itself, we ordered the enjoni special but were only given 5 of the eight veggies as per the menu listing, and when we asked our waiter, he brought out three more items but not the ones we were missing but rather repeats of the same. Perhaps this wouldn't be as big of a complaint if all the items were actually flavorful as they used to be previously, but instead most of the veggies were exceptionally bland. I really would love for these things to be improved and fixed as I would hate to have to avoid a place that we had such fond memories of! The reason for 2 stars instead of just one is that they do have halal meat, and atleast those were properly flavorful!

**vegetarian review**…read more I went around 9pm and ordered the food. It just too super long to come - close to 45 mins which I didn't understand. The shiro was really nice, but I have also had nicer ones. The veggies were also good and filling. But it was not worth the wait time unfortunately. Maybe it was slow cause it was end of day?