We (over ordered) one of most every meat and vegetable item on the menu. We did not have the doro wat, gored gored or dulet. Next time! Everything was super good! Some of the best Ethiopian we've had in Boston, and we've been to some of the best around the country, from the San Francisco Bay Area and LA to Washington DC. Our only regret is that it would be nice to have a dry lamb tibs option, and 100% teff injera. read more

We attended the Malcom X 100th Birthday Read a Thon and stopped in for our first experience with Ethiopian cuisine. The setting is unassuming. Everyone inside was speaking another language, perhaps Aharmic? Some were sipping coffee that was served in lovely pottery. We ordered Sambusas, some veggie dishes and a chicken dish. Food is prepared to order so sit back and enjoy the wait. Food arrived hot and was tasty. We loved the chickpea sauce the best and the Samusas. The hot ginger tea was divine. Everyone was super friendly. read more

Fasika Cafe - Ethiopian Near Me - Roxbury, Massachusetts

We loved the food here. We ordered lamb with a lot of veggie accompaniments. One of my favorites was the yellow split pea. I also liked the chickpea dish. Honestly, all the veggie dishes were excellent. Fun to scoop up with the injera too. I like that they gave you extra injera bread. We also tried Ethiopian coffee, which was excellent. I definitely recommend it. The whole experience felt very homey and leisurely, which is hard to come by these days, and kind of felt like we were being transported to another place. read more

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Delicious and fast! We've been eating here for years. We love the zilzil tibs, yedoro tibs, kitfo, kik alicha, and more.

Fasika cafe has a special place in my heart and always will. Being it's where I had my first Ethiopian food experience. I must admit this restaurant is either a huge hit or a slight miss. The staff are kind people and can be welcoming at times. The ambiance is decked with Ethiopian art on the walls and tables. If your looking for fancy , go else where, if your looking for an authentic experience with some good food this is the spot read more

Fasika Cafe - Tofu tibs - Ethiopian Near Me - Roxbury, Massachusetts

This was amazing! Incredible food and the kindest people. Definitely will be coming back!!!!

So delicious, flavorful enjoyed by the 2 adults and two 10 year olds and two 12 year olds new to Ethiopian food! We didn't know what to order from an extensive menu and Ms. Misty recommended the combo plates with a little bit of everything and it was perfect! Kids loved beef, chicken, lentil ones the most. I loved the chickpea and cabbage. Also love the cozy, friendly vibe of the place. We'll definitely be back! read more

Tl;dr - Wow. Wow. Wow. Go here. You will not be upset! This place was incredible. The owner's wife, Miss D is truly the nicest woman! So welcoming and provided the best care for everyone in the restaurant. We all felt like we were part of the family. I cannot wait to go back! Ethiopian food has always been a favorite of ours and we were so happy to find this gem! We had a party of 5 and she knew exactly what we wanted. Trust her recommendations! The menu can be a bit confusing so we happily let her help us choose. Even if you've never had Ethiopian food before, she will ensure you have an exceptional meal. The meat and non-meat options, the vegetables, the injera were all absolutely perfect. We got the spicy option and it was the perfect level of heat for everyone. We noticed a nearby table drinking a unique looking beverage and when we asked her what it was, she gave us a sample of Ethiopian honey wine! Immediately we ordered a bottle, as it was the perfect accompaniment to our spicy meal. The restaurant feels like you're sitting in her home with traditional decor and homey vibes. Truly I cannot express how perfect of a meal and overall experience we had. Food 10/10 Ambiance 10/10 Service 10/10 read more

Food went very well! Service was prompt and professional and very soothing establishment to dine in. Ten out of Ten

so cozy and cute. amazing Ethiopian food. i looooove injera because i can only eat gluten in small increments and its so hard to get a yummy bread without repetition. i highly recommend this shop. the lamb was so tender. the host was very sweet and welcoming, and patient with my friend who had never been to nubian square. will be back. read more

Fasika Cafe - Combo For One - Ethiopian Near Me - Roxbury, Massachusetts

Food is always amazing. Great service and accommodating. I would certainly recommend paying them a visit. read more

First time ever trying Ethiopian food and it was DELICIOUS. My friend and I ordered chicken and the 4 veggie plate. It was more than enough for both of us and we got to take the leftovers home! It's a small cafe, but the service is quick and friendly. I would definitely come back and I highly recommend! read more

Fasika Cafe - Ethiopian Near Me - Roxbury, Massachusetts

I only had a chance to try the Ethiopian coffee, but it was delicious with a hint of cinnamon. I recognized the owner immediately upon walking in as she has owned the original Fasika Restaurant in Somerville for what seems like decades and I have visited her other restaurant many times over the years. This is a small shop with a handful of tables. If I am back in the area, I will definitely try their food as Ethiopian is one of my favorite cuisines. I don't expect I would leave disappointed given their Somerville location is one of my favorites. read more

The food was wonderful--I love Ethiopian food, but don't know much about it and everything they recommended was delicious. The atmosphere in this small, informal place was so welcoming. The staff was fantastic--we were a party of 5 and they asked a party of 2 to move so we could sit together--and the other guests were also incredibly nice about it. read more

Ordered from here on DoorDash - great flavors, everything was perfectly seasoned and cooked. They really load up on the injera compared to other places - which ain't a bad thing! It's one of the better places for Ethiopian/Eritrean in Boston. I'll be looking forward to dining-in when we're all inoculated. read more

best ethiopian food in the boston area!! sad they changed their hours to close earlier :(

Disclaimer: based off an Uber Eats order. I'll also add, when I order off Uber Eats, I expect that food won't be straight off the grill/out of the pot, etc. As such, I'm a little more forgiving. Nonetheless, when it came to the Kitfo, it was inedible to the point I threw $20 bucks into the trash. I was unable to have more than a couple fork-fulls, and thinking about it makes my stomach churn. The small fix of greens attempts to offer at least a little redemption, but in the grand scheme of things, it is not enough. In comparison with everything else, they had a lighter, slightly fresher flavor. The kitfo itself was contained within a bread-based wrappage of sorts. At first I thought it was sourdough based, then the sourness hit me. If it was a little acidic, I would be a bit more forgiving... though it ended up being inedible. Then there was the Kitfo... "Lean beef in seasoned butter and spices" is a a gross overstatement of what this is. If you had presented me with this. and said "what do you think this is?" beef, butter, and spices is not what comes to mind. The kitfo resembled an unknown goop that was drowning in a sauce that overwhelmed any other flavors or textures within. I have a hard time describing the flavor otherwise. There's always a line between how much to Americanize a dish from abroad. I always say "make it approachable", having something I could not eat is the furthest thing from. I do want to try some other offerings, so I may be back, I'll just be sure to stay away from the kitfo. read more

The coffee was amazing and the service was even better! They made the coffee special for us and made us feel so at home. Would highly recommend! read more

Fasika Cafe - Ethiopian Coffee Gebena - Ethiopian Near Me - Roxbury, Massachusetts

The food is authentic habesha food. I give them a 9/10. It's not a super fancy place and it's not big but it's very clean.

Yebeg tibs is DELICIOUS, portions are good, prices are fair. They always include a veggie side with the meat entrees. We love Fasika Cafe!

I love Ethiopian food. My wife and I ordered from here twice in the past week. The greens are delicious. The veggie lentil dishes were acceptable. But BEWARE of meat dishes. Specifically the goat. We both had upset stomaches , not food poisoning per we, but nine has been gassy for days. The first time my wife only ate the veggie dishes and was fine. The second we ordered for a house Prty and both of us ate meat and both of our stomaches were upset. I suspect the meat is sitting and/or being reheated from too far in the past. To business owner. Please review your meat food handling processes and update them before someone really gets sick. read more

Legit Ethiopian / Habasha spot, best we've been to in Boston so far. Recommend the Cafe Special, Gored gored, and the veggie combo (that should be enough for 2-4 people, scale up as needed). Flavorful and their hot sauce is on point if you're looking for added kick. Context: I've lived in East Africa and this is some of the better Ethiopian / habasha cuisine I've had in the US. Have been here 3 times, pretty consistent, food is quick but have never been here when its busy. Coffee is good as well. Seating is comfortable for small groups (2-6 people), don't think it makes sense for larger groups than that. read more

Excellent Ethiopian food in a small clean, casual cafe. Great service and careful attention to spice preferences. Fabulous injera too!

OMG! I've enjoyed Ethiopian for decades. This was our favorite!!! The food was SOOO delicious! My kids had never had Ethiopian cuisine, and LOVED it! I cannot articulate how beautifully the food was prepared! Please, don't waste your time going anywhere else! This is IT!!! And they have Dulet!!!!! Rating: 100/10!!! It's clear the meals are prepared with love! Thank you Fasika Cafe!!! read more

Read about Fasika opening a 2nd location in Dudley Square in the Bay State Banner, but saw it didn't have any online footprint yet. There is a Somerville location that I've never been too. 1. I'm in Dudley 3-4 times a week 2. I love Ethiopian food I was in the neighborhood and walked by (Roxbury Street addresses are weird; this place is basically on the corner of Malcolm X and Shawmut). I peaked in the window to see if there were any hours or info posted and a woman waved me inside. I ended up getting dinner for two to take home, but it's definitely a dine-in space. While I waited, I had some great tea and enjoyed conversation with a few strangers. Storefront is easy to miss and is on one of the quieter blocks as far as Dudley Sq. goes. Hope this place does great! First meal was delicious. Here's that article: http://baystatebanner.com/news/2018/mar/28/new-ethiopian-cafe-opens/ read more

Fasika Cafe - Forgot to take a photo while there, so here is the location via google to get this page started. - Ethiopian Near Me - Roxbury, Massachusetts

Ordered delivery from here and the food came super fast! I had the five vegetarian combo which had different delicious vegetable dishes. I really liked the collard greens and the spicy red lentils which were well seasoned and bursting with flavor. There was also plenty of delicious injera (flatbread) to scoop everything up. Definitely going to order from here again when I can! read more

Fasika Cafe - Ethiopian Near Me - Roxbury, Massachusetts

This is my second time coming here, great food and flavors. Didn't know what any of the dishes were but I just tried some stuff and it was delicious. Vibes were nice too, cute cafe with great staff. read more

Fasika Cafe - Combo For One: collard greens, yekik alicha, and yemiser alicha with gored gored - Ethiopian Near Me - Roxbury, Massachusetts

As a Eritrean American , who came to the states in early eighties, when literally zero Habesha restaurants existed. Now you have Eritrean & Ethiopian restaurants practically at every corner in Boston ..Yes Sir!! I was very excited to frequent This establishment. There were s bunch of Eritreans , customers that is and the workers.well much love!.. The service was somewhat slow, but my waitress was hospitable. I parked across the street..in a secure parking lot 2 hour limit (Free).. can't go wrong there... I ordered lega tibs(lamb)..but came with no side veggies..which was very disappointing. It came with lentil (very little)and the lamb was over cooked and very watery..injera was scarce..only received half of injera....could've used more. Overall.. the folks there were very nice.. I will surely re visit this establishment and would highly recommend it to my friends & family. -Samson Oh, they don't accept American Express read more

A hidden gem! Located in Roxbury very near the Dudley station. We stumbled here by accident. You order at the counter, and it's a small cafe so pretty limited seating. We opted for the 5 veggie dish and the lamb placed on injera bread. They also gave us extra injera bread too. The food was plenty for us and absolutely delicious. They didn't have all the veggie options which was a bummer since I wanted to try something else, but what they had available was so delicious regardless. 10/10 recommend finding this gym and trying it out for yourself! read more

Fasika Cafe - 5 veggie option and Lamb! they pour the meat into the center once they serve you - Ethiopian Near Me - Roxbury, Massachusetts

Entered this place on a whim and was not disappointed. Ethiopian vibes all throughout. I did not go through the menu and opted to look via Grubhub listing. Thankful for the calm vibes, I settled on a side salad and a pie of baklava. While sitting plenty of takeout delivery picks up which let me know there's something more to this place. read more

We all agree the food here tastes great, spicy and with lots of flavor. However, we are almost certain that this is what gave several of us living together severe food poisoning as 1) it was the only place any of us ate out at in the recently, 2) the person that ate the leftovers brought home a few hours later got symptoms several hours after the first, 3) the one person living with us that didn't eat any never got sick. Although it tastes good, I would never come here again. read more

Love this little hole in the wall. I'm a big fan of Ethiopian food, and this is definitely the best place we've found in Boston so far. I bring my wife here when she's grumpy, and then we walk out happy. Love the fact that they have fresh jalapeños, which is always a nice touch. The name is a bit misleading... they have a full dinner menu, not just a little cafe. read more

The meat veggies and bread is really tasty. I love spicy food so this was great. I can't wait to try something else.

Delicious food. Authentic flavors. Fresh injera. Totally worth the trip. The owner was kind to me and my 3 teens arriving for for a full dinner 30 minutes before closing. read more

Awesome- love Ethiopian and the yemsr wot, kik alicha - well, all of it was good - will definitely come back when in Boston.

Delicious authentic Ethiopian food. Generous portions with plenty of flavor. Great service. Betam Amesengalou.

Good food, friendly service. Tofu tibs were great. Meat was decent. One star off because they messed up the pickup order and swapped out a dish with another one I didn't order. Will give them the benefit of doubt and try again. read more

Ordered their a 3 vegetable combo, but the driver delivered the wrong order....so I got 3 vegetable dishes and a beef dish. All delicious it's now my go to for Ethiopian cuisine read more

We got everything delivered, and didn't eat-in, so I can't judge the restaurant space, only the food. If you're new to Ethiopian food, try the vegetarian dishes (the spice palate is different than Indian cuisine but still familiar). My husband is South Asian and wanted to try Ethiopian food for the first time. I ordered the beef cooked on the grill with peppers and onions, and then injera bread (almost like a dosa, but with an earthy, sourdough taste to it). The portions were large, and everything was extremely fresh. There was enough injera for two days, and the vegetables and legumes were spicy but not salty. Will definitely order from this place again. read more

I love their food. It's one of my favorite take out places. I would highly recommend Fasika Cafe.