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Enat Ethiopian Restaurant

4.3 (366 reviews)
InexpensiveEthiopian
Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago
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Bonnie G.

Had lunch again today. Sadly the foid was not as good and wasnt as generous. I hope that it was just an off day.

9. Yebere Siga Tibs - meat was a bit chewy but flavor was good.
Aliza C.

We stopped by Enat Ethiopian Restaurant on a Saturday around 3:30 pm for a late lunch. I had bookmarked this spot earlier, but after one of our Uber drivers raved about it, we made it a priority to dine here before flying home--and I'm so glad we did. We ordered the Yebere Siga Tips (#9) and Green Chicken (#15) based on our waitress' recommendation, and I chose the Enat Combination (#13) after seeing it in some Yelp photos. The Highly recommend #13--it's a great sampler that includes 3 beef dishes (like #9) and a variety of veggie sides, perfect for first-timers or anyone who wants to try a bit of everything. The food was delicious! The beef was a bit tough though. Portions are large and one order can easily be shared. If you're new to Ethiopian food, the best way I can describe it is to say many of the dishes are stewed, hearty, and comforting--flavors that feel familiar, like home-cooked meals. Ethiopian food somehow reminds me of Asian food, eaten with injera bread instead of rice. Injera bread is a fermented pancake-like flat bread which we happily tore up to dip, scoop, and grab. We were the only guests when we arrived, but by 4:30 pm the restaurant became very busy. A wonderful experience overall. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area.

The food we ordered.  A #8 and a #14. 8. Yebeg Tibs 14. Siga Begomen Mango Juice
Ben F.

Really liked it. I am completely inexperienced in Ethiopian cuisine...I've eaten it once or twice but I know very little about the dishes. My son was taking me out for Father's Day- his first time paying for a meal out- which is cool. We ordered by instinct and I'm not going to be able to tell you what I ordered but we got one dish that was a variety of things on injera bread, and another dish that was beef or lamb and greens. I got an Ethiopian beer and my son got a drink that was just mango. We got too much food: a result of not knowing how to order. We were very well fed and the plate that had a variety of items was preferred by both of us. The service was good. Very friendly, fairly quick. They did not walk us through ordering but we also didn't ask for help but rather just dove in. It feels like it's being run by a family. The ambience is nothing special really. Ethiopian cultural decor, a big-ass tv in the corner playing soccer...whatever...you won't go here because it's 'fancy' you'll go here because you want really great Ethiopian food at a reasonable price. For $50+tip (thanks son!) you'll leave well fed. I'd recommend this place and will be back.

Veggies 1. Vegetarian Combination
Alyssa M.

I went here with a friend last night. I had to go looking for my own menus when they were not brought to us within a few minutes of arriving. The food was delicious. I especially like the dish with the cabbage, and potatoes. The environment is a little distracting, with television on and so much artwork. It's almost overwhelming. The sun coming through the window in the late afternoon was also a little bit much. The server forgot to bring the coffee my friend asked for, but at least we weren't charged for it.

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Yikhwan D.

I love Enat Ethiopian! The food comes out relatively quickly, the food is absolutely tasty, and they give you a mountain of a meal. There is nothing not to like about it. The servers are friendly too.

Meat veggie combination plate (number 13).
Liz M.

Love this place. Stopped in looking for authentic Ethiopian food (we'd stopped at their market just down the road and wanted to try their restaurant). It's the real deal, a jar of mitmita on the table, great offerings, excellent injera. Staff are friendly and helpful and service was quick. Definitely stop in if you're looking for an international experience.

I couldn't wait!
Lawrence L.

Seattle is blessed with many Ethiopian gems. Enat didn't disappoint. I had the vegetarian platter. Everything was flavorful, well seasoned, and had a great mouthfeel. It's a very generous portion with three injera--leftovers for another meal and a half. Service was quick and pleasant, considering how crowded it was on a Friday night. Could it have been spicier? Yes... but that's me. I'll ask for spicy, and without a long explanation of why, I seldom get food with a good bite until I've been going there for a while. It's one of those places where people often move between tables, and there's a great community vibe. Give it a go, and don't ask for tableware ;)

Enat combo
AnneMarie N.

I absolutely love this restaurant. I wish I lived closer, I'd eat here regularly if I could. I always get the Enat combo, it's two meals worth of food, generous portion, I have a full meal of leftovers every time I get it. The injera is so tangy, spongy, and delicious, and you get plenty, I think it's the best injera I've ever had. The meats and sides are flavorful. I love it, I'd give it 6 stars if I could.

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Jonny M.

First dinner of our trip was to try Enat Ethiopian Restaurant. It's close to Loxicha Authentic Oaxacan Food and another Ethiopian spot, Ahadu Ethiopian Restaurant. We dropped in on a fairly busy Sunday evening (8:00pm). The inside is spacious with plenty of tables along with two TV's. Menu consists of 23 options along with a few side dishes, appetizers and desserts. Been to plenty of Ethiopian restaurants but this was the fastest we've ever been served. Food came out in 10 minutes. - Mango juice ($2.00 USD) - Enat combination (#13) ($20.79 USD) - meat and vegetable combo that comes with three massive portions of injera. Easily shared between two people or more. Injera had a slightly sour, fermented note. Our plate consisted of yellow split peas, beef, cabbage, marinated beef with onion, spicy beef stew, potato & carrot, spinach and salad. Best items were the cabbage and marinated beef with onion. The other two meats were dry and overcooked. Can't beat the portions and price at Enat. 3.5 stars.

Kathirazhagan A.

Just two of us and hence went for one soup - S9. Seafood Hotpot SPICY - Seafood hotpot with vegetables quite a lot for two and had to to-go the rest. Good service, good ambience and would recommend going to this place.

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Todd T.

Loved this place. Someone noted in the comments the meat in the comb was tuff. I would agree but thought it might be stylistic. Nice market beside the place. Will be back!

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So happy to have found this restaurant. Location is close to me on the north end. I always get the veggie combo and it's wonderful!

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The food is amazing and they are happy to accommodate large groups. Sometimes they are very busy but it's all worth the wait.

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Food and service is really good. Love to support small businesses that are welcoming, and when you know the food was made w love.

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This hit the spot, I had to come back two days in a row. It's not close to my house or I'd probably be there everyday.

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Is your food halal?

Thanks for asking, we don't have halal dish, we have vegitarian dishs . Gh

What does the Enat Combo contain? Couldn't find a description in the online menus, and the Yelp reviews give an inconsistent description. Some say 2 meat portions, some say 5, some say only beef, some say chicken, lamb, and beef. Does it change?

Thank you for asking. Enat combo has two portion of meat, 4 entries of vegi, and a salad. Manager.

Are there gluten free options? and is the injera authentic -- made from teff, no wheat?

Yep! Their regular injera is a mix of wheat and teff but if you specifically request gluten-free, they have the pure teff as well. It helps to call ahead and let them know- that way if they don't have any they can make you some. They're very… 

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Hats off to the chef. The food here has the flavors I like. Appropriate portions for the price. Not…read moregonna lie, the injera was extra pickled/sour flavored, and I loved it. Its not everyday I run across places with such sour injera, but it just mixes so well with all the juices it soaks up. I would show you my food, but we devoured it too fast. Be ware of parking, its just bad with only 1 or 2 spots out front. Which means your gonna have to walk about 1 to 2 blocks. When you get there you might walk right past it and end uo snooping around the club next door like it did. When you do find it, you feel like Harry Potter did when he found that hidden alley. The fenced off entrance take you through their outdoor dining space before you make your way into the storefront. The exterior decor is set up in a way that shields the customers from the madness on the street. I almost felt like I left seattle for a bit while I was in their domain. I also wish I took photos but, its too small and there were too many customers. I didnt want to invade anyone's intimate dinning privacy. Unfortunately for me I ordered my food ahead of time. I absolutely would like to come back soon while the weather is nice, especially to enjoy some amazing food in their hip outdoor dining area. Feel free to use this info when choosing your next location to dine out.

Ordered inside the restaurant for take out. As we usually do in an Ethiopian place, we ordered the…read moremeat combo and veggie combo. No complaints about the veggie combo, but the meat combo only has two types of meat and is otherwise all veggie/lentil. You'll get better value and variety at other spots for the same price. I liked the sour injera, but it somehow wasn't edible on it's own, and I usually really like it as is. I'd go back if someone else suggested it, but I won't be choosing it as my #1 Ethiopian pick.

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My girlfriend and I had a fantastic experience here today. It was her first time trying Ethiopian…read moreand my second time, first time in years. The food was fantastic. It's such a unique eating experience both with the flavors and physically eating with your hands. The owner does it all here, from waiting to cooking to serving. And she is a gem of a person. So kind and attentive and her cooking of course is top-notch. We had a long conversation with her after our meal about the state of the world. She mentioned she is looking to sell the building soon, so Meskel may not be around for much longer. What a shame that would be. If you've been on the fence about trying it, let this be your sign to go and support this phenomenal business.

Was craving some Ethiopian food in Seattle, and Meskel popped up as an interesting place to try -…read morerecommended by the local community as the restaurant has been around for a long time, like 30+ years long. We went on a Saturday around 7pm and were able to get a table quickly. The parking situation is a bit tricky as from our visit, we were only able to find neighborhood streetside parking on a narrow street that made maneuvering difficult. As for the restaurant, it wasn't too busy when we went - maybe about 2 other parties at the time. The restaurant itself felt very cozy and homey, as you could see from the other interior photos. Service is alright - we seated ourselves and called for the auntie who owned the restaurant to get our order in. We got our food in about 10 minutes, pretty fast considering it was basically only people manning the restaurant. We got the vegetable platter with Yegee Tibs in the middle, which came to about $50. This platter is generous in terms of food, with excellent variety, which I love about Ethiopian food. This was more than enough food to fill us up with leftovers for about one more meal. As for the ingredients on the platter, I thought the injera was delicious - yeasty and robust enough to hold any of the entrees. All of the vegetables on the platter were soft, but had good integrity - it wasn't mushy and was seasoned nicely. The Yegee Tibs was scrumptious, nicely seasoned lamb with a savory aftertaste. This, combined with the vegetable sides was divine. Unfortunately, we wanted to order the Quanta Firfir, but they were out when we went - we definitely will pay Meskel another visit to give that dish a try! (4.5 stars)

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