First off, I've NEVER seen a restaurant with both Ethiopian and Caribbean - how unique! The menu is…read moresplit into two sections, so we decided to order a main dish from each. Started out with the jerk chicken bao, which was sweet and spicy, topped with pickled and fried onions. The sauce had a nice kick and the chicken was very tender. For our mains, we chose the salmon tibs (side of cabbage and red lentils, served with injera), and grilled red snapper (which came with fried plantains and black rice). The portions were huge! We all loved the snapper the most and thought the accompanying rice was incredible - it had a vaguely coconut-y aroma and was super fluffy. I personally thought the red lentils were one of the best parts of the whole meal (kinda "warm" spices, so perfect for fall). The restaurant is pretty big and could use a little renovation/update, but we were comfy in our booth and thought the decor was cute. Our server was super sweet and gave great recommendations. All around great experience!

Hidden gem! This place has the best red snapper I've ever had. Very unique menu. Great date night…read moreplace, nice and quiet. The service was good and I will definitely be back!

Excellent. I love Ethiopian food and this place does it well. Service was friendly. Tried the…read moresambusas and both the meat and veggie combinations. It was a lot of food. There were only 3 of us and we barely made a dent. I'm looking forward to eating the leftovers!

The food here is absolutely amazing. It had been years since I had tasted Ethiopian food at a…read morerestaurant in California, but I had been looking for it again ever since. Selamta's food is just as flavorful as I remember. I could eat here everyday. I do not know much about what each individual meal is called, so I am one to always try combination plates. There is a meat one that is predominantly beef, and a vegetarian option. Unfortunately, I cannot eat beef so I am limited, but my boyfriend and I order both and share. I wish so badly they had a chicken/other protein combination platter as well. It's ok, I am fully able to fill up on what they have to offer. The people who work here are always kind and efficient, and the place has been quiet the three times we have been here. I highly recommend. If you have never had Ethiopian food before, you don't know what you're missing!

Excellent food and good service! The ambiance is bright and clean enough. I would have loved some…read morespicy dishes, but overall the food did not disappoint.

I was amazed at how much Ethiopian and Indian cuisine have in common…read more Yellow dal - Yekik Watt Shimbera Watt - Channa Masala Misir Watt - Rajma Sambusa - Samosa with cabbage and lentil filling That sort, some spices differ but basically its the same. Order included mango juice, which the girl said is made with real fruits. I didn't believe it. Then there was the ginger root juice- costing exactly same- it didn't make sense to me. Update: Received a msg from Daniel F- Owner, he reconfirmed that all their juices are made with actual fruit. Updating rating as well. For the main course got the 4 vegetable plate- the 4 sides we chose were collard greens, yellow dal, potato and cabbage, and beans and carrot, all this comes with the Ethiopian bread supposedly made with wheat and barley. Its located in the City Market , one of the popular destinations for farmers market on a weekend- today is Saturday Deal breaker - there was a long strand of hair on one of the plates. It was on top and was easily removed from the food but it still bothered me :(

I hadn't been here since they changed owners; I'm happy to report it is just as good as before! The…read moreveggie combo is delicious, service was prompt and the patio seating is great since it's covered. I'm looking forward to coming back.

The food was delicious, and the service was prompt. This place is small, but we were the first ones…read morethere when we went for dinner. I don't remember what day of the week it was, but my boyfriend and I like to eat dinner early to avoid any problems. We did notice that the menu was entirely vegetarian now, the pictures of meat entrees are from the past. That was a little disappointing, but honestly everything we had was delicious anyway.

We were the only ones in there at 8 o'clock last night (they close at 9 most days) and service was…read morequite slow. We ordered a lamb dish which came with 2 sides and injera bread, but everything was in individual ceramic dishes instead of the traditional way, of everything lumped onto an injera pancake. There was not an option for a combination dinner- the kind with 7-9 different things in front of you. In fact the menu said additional sides were $11 each (steep). The food was tasty but nothing jumped out at me. Also instead of music there was one of those competitive singing shows on TV with the panel of celebrity judges... So the ambiance was sort of meh.

When I went, I got the chicken dish and it was delicious! Although it came with a couple jalapeño…read moreslices on it, it wasn't really spicy. The person I went with got the #2, and the greens that came with it were great. I highly recommend if you are near the cafe to stop by!

Every thing is good Sometimes they can not respond to the…read morecalls because they are busy.

I visited for the first time today with colleagues and we each really enjoyed our meal…read more Myself and I person ordered the Chicken Suqar (i ordered mine with Chipati and they ordered with rice) one person ordered the Veggie platter, and another ordered the lamb shanks. The food was good and the portion was huge!! This is a meal that you eat at lunch and dinner. We also ordered. Vinto which is similar to cream soda. The service was good and fast. I wish there was more information regarding what each dish was

quita was our server and she was absolutey sweet and on point with our every need. for sure will…read morecome back and hope she's there!! food came out fast and hot, what a wonderful meal on a nice day!

A friend and I went in for lunch during winter break and it was really good and quaint for the most…read morepart. We were both not very familiar with African cuisine at allllllll so we asked our young waitress for some help. She said her favorite was the peanut butter soup, so my friend got that, and I got the spicy soup, both with Fufu because we wanted to try that. My soup (it was like a stew) was really good, spicy, flavorful, and the goat meat so sooo tender and delicious. I'm always leary of goat because sometimes it's gamey and this was not! The peanut butter soup had a wonderful savory flavor as well and was so good. The fufu is a side of dough looking thing, where you eat with your fingers and dip it in the soup, is my understanding. It just reminded me of a dumpling. This restaurant was really good, and it felt like a mom and pop type shop. I want to go back and try more menu items

This small restaurant in a food court sandwiched between others was a place I've been meaning to…read moretry, but I waited until I had another stop nearby. The indoor mini mall it's inside looks fairly new, with a nice upbeat atmosphere. I wasn't expecting to find authentic African food in Lenexa. African Dream features Nigerian specialties like fufu, and that also looked tempting, but one good meal was my objective. My server Ria was gracious and helpful. She helped me select a meal for takeout, and I had a 20-minute-plus drive to reach home, where I devoured this memorable meal (had at a reasonable price) in less time than it took to drive home. I had the brisket platter with sides (served in a takeout container). The brisket was, in a word, delicious! I'll be back for sure. The cabbage and rice dish sides were nice, too, and they complemented the brisket just fine. I'm glad that I arrived in time for the last small portion of their brisket. It looks like it usually sells out at lunch, but it's Monday and the entire food court wasn't busy. It was tender and smoky, with a light au jus style sauce. Yum. Parking was just okay on the street, and most spots were taken around my near-5 p.m. arrival, but I lucked into a parallel spot very close. My only tip would be if you're a brisket hound like me, park and arrive earlier! I shall return! (5 stars!)

I was hopeful. And then I saw the signs that said NOT SPICY. I got the smoked chicken. The chicken…read morewas really good. However, the potatoes and the other side dishes were bland. I was very disappointed. I had such high hopes make it spicy!!!!!! we can handle it. The chicken portions were very small also. Meat portion with three sides was $13 plus tip. Also is the cuisine Ethiopian? There were no descriptors.

So good we came here for breakfast and dinner in the same day. I really don't like the order at…read morecounter vibe but they were all super friendly and helpful and brought your food out very timely. I really appreciate the gluten free and healthy options.

Multiple friends and family recommended this spot to me and I am hooked. I love that the menu has a…read moremix Of smoothies, bowls, and sandwiches to offer different varieties. I got the great catch and the blueberry brain booster! They were both so flavorful and fulfilling. The vinaigrette on the bowl was what made it extra tasty. I can't wait to try more of their menu items!