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    Langano Skies

    4.4 (94 reviews)
    ModerateEthiopian
    Open 12:00 pm - 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM - 11:00 PM

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Beautiful interior
    Michael S.

    I love tasting foods of all ethnicities, so it was with great joy and anticipation that we strolled down Whyte Ave towards Langano Skies, an Ethiopian restaurant that's been satisfying Edmontonians for thirteen years (according to Simon Sumamo, the son of the owners, our server for the evening). First impressions: simple, joyful decorations in a clean, uncluttered space. Uncomplicated menu with the traditional dishes, western desserts. Simon was clear in his explanation of the dishes and options, and our order was into Mama Sumamo (who we saw from time to time). Most of the entertainment was hearing Simon - on the phone - explaining again and again about injera, and offering rice as an option to some. We've seen some knowledgeable foodies in Edmonton get stumbled by injera... The injera is of the thinner variety, about 2-3mm, perfect for scooping of the tasty dishes that accompanied it. The kitfo -- finely diced beef served with Iyeb (think Ethiopian cottage cheese) -- was very pleasant, tasty, slightly spicy (for our Canadian diner). The mushroom tibs is a very meaty vegetarian option; a strong umami mouthfeel with the traditional stew-like onion seasoning. Very satisfying! The baked cherry cheesecake I'd heard about, repeatedly, and I'm thrilled to have finally tasted it. A very dense, deeply rich, New York-style cheesecake, with a pronounced graham cracker-type crust, drizzled with a cherry sauce and slivered almonds.

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    Jonny M.

    Langano Skies has been around for ages but somehow I've never been. I actually tried to go earlier on in the week but they weren't open during lunch. Stupid wrong google hours! It's located close to K&K Foodliner. We dropped in on a Tuesday evening (around 7:30pm) and were the only group there. The one and only server was friendly and on the ball with water refills. The inside is warm and inviting. The menu is split into appetizers, snacks, meat (beef, poultry, lamb), vegetarian, combination platters, western fare and desserts. - Injera - our dishes came with a side of the sour, spongy bread. We found it a little dried out. - Yemisir kik wot ($15.95) - split red lentils cooked with onion, fresh garlic, berbere and spices. The berbere gave this dish a surprisingly good kick! I enjoyed this one more than the split peas. - Ater kik aletcha wot ($15.95) - split peas cooked with onion, fresh garlic, curry and spices. Nothing wrong with this dish but I found it one dimensional. - Atekilt aletcha wot ($17.95) - sliced carrots, potatoes and cabbage cooked with onions, garlic and curry. Carrots and cabbage were tender. But I thought this was pretty pricey for what you get. It's been around for ages. Solid but pretty standard Ethiopian food. 3.5 stars.

    Ethiopian Caesar (7.50)
    Erika G.

    Ethiopian food can be a bit intimidating when you first try it - at least that's how I felt when I visited Langano Skies for the first time back in 2009. But you know what else happened? I grew obsessed with the deliciousness and and unique nature of this cuisine. Langano Skies has remained a benchmark for what I believe the best Ethiopian food should taste like and they've become one of my favourite restaurants. You'll find them in the Worldwide Faves section of this blog. You'll also find them as VUE Weekly's #1 Best African 2018 (as well as every other year before that) and Edmonton Journal's Best African Restaurant 2020 and Best Ethiopian Restaurant 2020. Now a mainstay in Edmonton, this Strathcona institution has earned it's place in the city's culinary scene. Not even a devastating fire in 2011 (which I certainly feared might be the end) could keep them down. Owned and operated by Amsale and Paul Sumamo, if you've never tried Langano Skies, now is the time. I visited on a Saturday evening after years away and was so thrilled to make my return. The giant murals of African scenes on the walls, the sky and cloud painted ceiling, and the Moseb on each table (a communal tray woven like a colourful decorative basket)... I missed the feeling of the space very much and was so happy to see that not a thing had changed. Our friendly server was on top of anything that we needed and I was eager to taste the amazing flavours that I had so missed. First, I always order the Ethiopian Caesar (Our twist on a well-known favouite. A traditional caesar rimmed with the tantalizing spice Mitmita. Ask for spicy or mild - $7.50). I love a caesar and throwing an Ethiopian twist onto it only sounds like it'll be more fun. I love this caesar! Not only is it just a great caesar in itself but the Ethiopian spices around the rim make it extra delicious and special. I asked for mine to be made "medium spicy" and they were happy to oblige. The menu can be a bit overwhelming if you've never tried this type of food before but my recommendation is to just wing it. As a novice, you might be unsure of "what's good" or what you're "supposed to get." Ask the server for recommendations if you are feeling truly lost. After a few visits you'll know what your favourites are. Ethiopia is the only African country that has never been colonized, therefore the food has essentially remained uninfluenced by other countries. As such, the cuisine retains its unique taste, style and tradition. There are no forks, knives, or any flatware at all. Everything is eaten with your hands. (This is similar to the way that you eat Indian food using naan bread.) My favourite appetizer on the menu is the Sambusa with Lentils (Tasty spiced lentils stuffed in a pastry shell - $3.50). A sambusa is very much like a samosa - even their names are pretty close. Essentially, it's a triangular pastry available with different types of fillings. I've tried Langano Skies' meat and vegetable sambusas as well and the lentil one is my favourite. Served piping hot, you pick the sambusa up with your hands and dive in. You try not to burn yourself but you can't stop eating. This little golden pocket blows me away with its deliciousness every time. So much great flavour in such a small package! The tender lentils almost have a bit of a garlicy seasoning to them and the pastry is perfectly crispy. A must on every visit. I would also like to try the Kategna on my next visit, injera covered in a delectable spread. I need to get some new items into my mix! You might notice that many of the dishes at Langano Skies are actually quite vegetarian-based. They do offer plenty of meat dishes to choose from but I do get the sense that leaning more veg is what you're supposed to aim for. The food arrives quickly when ordered, served on a massive round platter. Get ready for some wots and tibs people! First, let's talk about injera. Injera is like the Ethiopian equivalent to Indian naan. However, it is nothing like naan. A sour fermented flatbread with a slightly spongy texture, it's like if sourdough, a crumpet, and a crepe had some kind of weird three-way baby. Rolls of them come stacked up on a plate and we joked that they looked like little towels. Not only is Ethiopian food eaten with injera as a utensil but it is served on it as well. It's the base of every meal. Diners eat around a communal tray, tearing off pieces of injera and using it to scoop up the food. The whole experience is a special one. The different dishes include; beef, poultry, lamb, and vegetarian varieties and I stuck to all of my favourites on this visit because I missed it all so much. The Yebeg Tibs ($22.50) and the Atekilt Aletcha Wot ($19.50) are my two go-tos. Yebeg Tibs is a lamb dish that involves lamb sautéed with onions, tomatoes, jalapenos and Nitir Kibeh (a spiced clarified butter). Seasoned with a rich blend of herbs and spices. Meanwhile, the Atekilt Aletcha Wot is a vegetarian dish that is made with sliced

    Carmella L.

    I have been a regular here for a while. It is really the only place for Ethiopian in Edmonton, in my humble opinion. I have tried the others but there is really no comparison. Not only is this small family run place charming, but it is extremely consistent. They haven't really changed their menu since 13 years ago when they opened. I love that I can go there and get my berbere fix. I love the injera and find it one of the most interesting foods of Africa. I would love to learn how to make it. If you love your tastebuds, save room for dessert. The cheesecake is more than to die for. It's heaven and I have often dreamt of it. One of the best that has crossed my lips. I really appreciate the service and the attention to detail. I think that if you want to be treated well, you can go here and have that guaranteed. Well done Langano Skies!

    KAEY WOT & DORO ALETCHA
    Randy S.

    I've been to Langano Skies more than a couple of times and it's consistently a very good place to get Ethiopian food. If you haven't ever tried Ethiopian food, it's worth giving it a try. I have no idea what we order, but we just pick something on the menu that appeals to us that evening. Coming into Langano Skies, is a very inconspicuous door off Whyte ave. Once inside this cozy place has been decorated nicely in Ethiopian style. Service is always warm and friendly. The only gripe I have with Langano is that the wait time for meals is on the long side. Once the food is on the table you get injera, (a fermented sourdough flatbread - think spongy crepe) to grab your food with. No knives or forks here ! The meals are family style and you all dig in off of one large platter. The food is always served up hot and fresh. Great flavours and textures. Overall, I like this place and it's probably the only Ethiopian place in Edmonton. Food is served up hot and fresh. The prices are a bit on the steep side. The great thing about Langano is that it is nice to get a change of pace from the regular pasta/pizza or asian style places. I know I'll be going back again. You should give it a try as well. Langano is not the usual foods you may be accustomed to, and that's not a bad thing.

    Clockwise from salad: kaey wot, yebeg tibs, doro aletcho, and shiro wot. (Beef stew, lamb stir fry, chicken curry, chickpea stew)
    Emily T.

    Friendly Ethiopian place on Whyte with a small but tasty selection of imported African beers to enjoy with your meal (as well as many other beers and wines). The spice levels can be a bit random unless you specifically ask for mild or hot; the "wot" dishes seem to be the spiciest, in particular the shiro wot (a chickpea based stew). The meals are served communal style and eaten without cutlery, by tearing off pieces of the flat injera bread and pinching up scoops of the food in the bread. The portions are fairly generous, and while they recommend one entree per person, we ordered 4 for 5 people and didn't quite finish. Theoretically injera is made gluten free but here they add wheat and barley, which is disappointing for those who can't eat gluten. The restaurant will substitute rice for a gluten free alternative, but of course then you need to eat with a fork. The injera never seems totally fresh to me; it's a little dry around the edges as if they make it far an advance and keep it sitting around. And due to Alberta liquor laws they can't serve the traditional home brewed tej, a light honey wine that goes well with spicy food. If you like meat stews and don't mind a little spice then you'll probably love Ethiopian food. Spice level is not crazy, but can vary a lot between dishes so some can have a bit of a burn. Recommended: yebeg (lamb) tibs was not too spicy as long as you don't actually eat the pieces of jalapeño it's cooked with. Doro aletcha (chicken curry) was actually quite mild and almost sweet. The "wot" (stew) dishes are delicious but tend to be a bit spicier.

    Colorful dining area.
    Kat W.

    This was my first time to try Ethiopian food. I heard the food was good but I had no idea what to order. The lady who helped us was very friendly. She kindly took the time to explain the menu items. With her advice we were able to make our selections. Yellow curries from what I gather are more mild in flavor. The red curries apparently tend to be a bit more spicy. Dishes with "wot" in the name means it's likely a stew. If the dish name mentions "tibs" it's probably fried. Four of us shared two vegetarian (split peas and lentils), one lamb and one chicken dish. All the food was served on one large serving platter. We didn't use any utensils. Instead we used our hands and the injera (traditional Ethiopian sourdough bread) to scoop up the food. Sharing one plate of food amongst friends naturally led to a more cozy and family-like interaction. I found the flavors mixed well between the dishes. The tastiest part of the meal was eating the injera bread that was underneath the food on the platter! The bread was soaked with flavor! So yummy! Overall, I totally enjoyed my first experience eating here! I'll be back!

    Cute place!
    Donna M.

    Never before have I experienced Ethiopian food. Never again will I deny myself the pleasure of it. Me and another Yelper-slash-close friend have been planning this for weeks. Sometimes we like to eat things we can't spell or pronounce just for the adventure of it. We were not disappointed. We knew the food would take awhile....we've heard it happens due to the nature of the preparation. That's okay. We had a lot of yapping to do, and clearly she was the only one serving and cooking. As it was, the wait wasn't that long. The food is fun to eat and delicious. Our server is a wonderful, intelligent woman who understands the nuances of flavor, service and food sanitation practices. This means, when she tells you to eat the raw beef dish first, do as she says. According to HAACP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) You only have two hours without refrigeration to eat your dinner before you can suffer from food poisoning. If you don't finish it, and she cooks it before sending the leftovers home with you, don't get excited. She's covering her butt in case you forget the beef in your car for three hours and then try to eat it. After talking to her for a bit, I could tell this woman has a sanitation ticket under her belt and that she takes food safety VERY seriously. What did we have? Platters. There were mixtures of yellow split peas, spinach, raw beef and cooked, lamb, salad, and bread to use in place of utensils. I had a lovely caeser drink that was just the right amount of spicy. We finished lunch off with a carafe of Ethiopian coffee. DIVINE. It didn't need sugar. I was able to savor it in a tiny cup, absorbing the warmth, snuffling the decadent aroma and tasting the fine, roasted brew. I had a moment. Or several. I need to come back here. I'll bring my troll.

    Ethiopia may not be known for their beer but it was very drinkable.
    Pamela L.

    We had a truly unique dining experience. The food was tasty and refreshingly different. Ethiopian cuisine was fairly foreign to our group. Our waitress was incredibly helpful in navigating the menu. As others have mentioned, you don't need to feel out of place as a newbie. The servers are happy to answer questions and provide suggestions. Of the four dishes we ordered to share, I especially enjoyed the.. doro wat (chicken) - really flavourful curry siga tibs (beef) - similar to a stir fry but with unique spices atekilt aletcha wot (carrots, potatoes, cabbage) - super tasty yellow curry We also had the.. gomen wat (spinach) - it was a little too familiar (like sautéed spinach) but the cheese was yummy The injera also had such a unique flavour and is the best edible utensil. They had a good selection of bottled beer. Including a light Ethiopian lager called St. George. Keeping in mind Ethiopia might not be know for their beer, it was very drinkable. The restaurant is well setup for groups and is highly recommended as it allows you to try a bit of everything!

    Special beef tibs (on left), lamb, salad, fresh cheese and spinach.
    Becca Q.

    Ethiopian restaurants are not always the easiest to find but when you find a good one you know. Oh boy do you know. I'm not going to even pretend to know the Ethiopian names for everything we had tonight but everything was fantastic. The spinach dish had a great consistency - it reminded me in a faint way of an Indian saag in that it is a creamed spinach like consistency with a lot of flavor. It also came with a fresh ricotta like cheese. We also got the special beef tibs which had red and green peppers, onions and broccoli in a seasoned butter sauce. I can't remember ever seeing peppers or broccoli on an Ethiopian menu before but this worked. The butter sauce was quite luxurious and silky with an amazing finish. My husband enjoyed this the most. They were out of the lamb curry so we went with a ground meat version. Still tasty and delicious in a spiced red sauce and very typical of what you would expect. While I have also never seen a salad on the injera, the lemon based dressing worked with the lemony injera and was a great compliment. Overall it was a great experience. The food delivery was a little slow but I have found this to be typical at an Ethiopian place. The wine list selection is also pretty varied and they have over 20 beer varieties available as well including a diverse international selection. I will be back!

    Cyn D.

    A food adventure! Well worth the journey if you don't live on the south side. The service is top shelf. This isn't mainstream dining and the server has a central role in guiding you through this cultural experience. Wine is reasonably priced. The desserts were delicious and large. The main course is shared by the table. My party of 8 loved everything we had. The chicken, the beef, the lamb and the lentils...something for everyone. We will go back for sure.

    Spicy beef dish
    Theresa C.

    I found this place through Yelp while in town on business. The restaurant itself was OK. The bathrooms are not so clean. Not bad enough to make me leave but dirty enough it made me wonder what the kitchen looks like. The wait staff are very friendly and pleasant. However, there's a long wait in between when they appear and disappear so order as much as you can when they resurface or you will be waiting a long time. Heads up - If you don't like spicy food and wind up with a spicy dish you may go crazy waiting for a chance to order a soothing drink while your mouth burns. Plan for this and order a drink as soon as you sit down. The portion sizes here are quite large. Better to try this place with a group so you can share around different dishes to try more options. Also, if you go at lunch they offer a combo platter which would have been nice to try for dinner. I didn't know this before I arrived. I went hoping to order a platter style dish with lots of different things to sample and then just take the rest home but at dinner they only offer single entrees not mixed platters. I ended up ordering two dishes and barely eating much of either before I was stuffed. The appetizer - Foul - which is a bean dish. It's was quite tasty and very mildly spicy. I would definitely order it again. For the entrees I tried a very spicy beef dish. Like a beef stew. I don't remember the exact name - just that it was the first entree listed under the beef section. It was good. Again, very spicy (and I like spicy food but even my eyes were watering). I also ordered the Ethiopian coffee in the clay pot. It was quite lovely. There was a nice spice flavour in it. I would go again but I would prefer to go for lunch to get the platter and try a bunch of different items. I'd also go with a group of friends. This is a place you go to intending to socialize so that you don't notice how slow the service is.

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    Best Ethiopian food - friendly great service great food what more could you ask for? You can taste the love and pride in every bite

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    Mesobena

    4.8(5 reviews)
    4.1 km

    Must try coffee ritual. Communal eating. No Utensils. Delicious african food!…read more A locally family run business with a great showcase of African style food. The decor in this place was beautiful and the paintings and decor really were nice and visually appealing. I knew it would be eating sort of family style. So I was prepared to share. Eating entirely with my hands was a different experience all together. It was neat at first but the mess was kinda hard for me to handle. The food was top notch and I really loved all the meat dishes. So flavourful with each bite. Not too spicy at all. The yogurt at the end was very palate cleansing which was filled with fresh fruits. My favourite part of the night was the coffee ritual. It was very cool to see them roast the coffee beans on a open stove. Served beautifully with bread and popcorn. It was a perfect ending to a fun socializing night out. I HIGHLY RECOMEND COMING HERE FOR THE COFFEE RITUAL!

    I understand that this is a fairly new eating establishment. That made it a great choice for our…read moresupper today. We've been meaning to eat at an African restaurant because it's been years since we have last done so. In fact the last time was at an Ethiopian restaurant that is long gone. This is an Eritrean dining establishment. It's an African tradition to eat with your hands, using the rolls of injera which is a bread like food that comes in rolls and is used to pick up the food from a common plate. I think that if we were better at this technique we could have finished the plate without asking for more of the injera to pick it up with. The food was flavourful but not as different as I had anticipated. That's neither good nor bad as the food just didn't taste unusual to me. After the meal we had a light dessert which was ideal to cleanse the palate. Then we received a real treat, coffee from beans roasted just minutes earlier. The coffee was superb. The owners clearly take a lot of pride in what they create and it shows. This is a family run restaurant. Woe be the day that there are Eritrean franchised restaurants! If you are looking for African food you can't go wrong with Mesobena.

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    Mesobena - That's the common plate for dinner.  Expect to get your hands messy.

    That's the common plate for dinner. Expect to get your hands messy.

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    Bete Africa

    5.0(7 reviews)
    4.6 km

    I just moved downtown and after a morning of unpacking I was starving - so I decided to treat…read moremyself to lunch. Turns out Bete Africa wasn't far away, and I love Ethiopian food, so easy choice. Late lunch time on a Thursday was super quiet, I was the only one in the restaurant till nearly the end of my meal, but they were open and super friendly. I ordered the shiro wot with beef, which came with some of the best injera I have ever had. Thick and spongy and unbelievably fresh - wow. I complimented it and was told they make it fresh on site, which I can definitely believe. The shiro wot was delicious too, I was expecting it to be a bit spicier but I didn't actually state a preference and they may have just assumed I would prefer it mild. It was very tasty though and served sizzling hot in a clay pot. I think this is the fourth Ethiopian restaurant I've tried in Edmonton and definitely my favorite so far (the others being Blue Nile, Walia, Langano Skies). All this and a fruit drink came to $20, and there were lots of left overs for lunch the next day. I will be back!

    A hidden diamond in downtown Edmonton. A labor of love run by Jamila, the owner, chef, and server…read more Food made fresh everyday you may even catch some items off the menu. A restaurant that takes you outside of Edmonton. Stop by for a freshly roasted coffee experience, meal, or shareable platter - make sure you ask for some beef tibs and come with an appetite!

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    Blue Nile

    3.7(7 reviews)
    4.0 km
    $$

    The Blue Nile was probably the first Ethiopian restaurant in Edmonton, and I remember years ago…read morewhen it was in its original location by the Royal Alex. I really preferred the decorations and atmosphere at that location rather than where it is situation now. In general it was fine...but not a fantastic experience. Perhaps because now there is more competition in this food area, or maybe because we have travelled more than 20 years ago, I wasn't floored by our lunch. The atmosphere wasn't as pretty as the last location but I have to say, most of the Ethiopian restaurants don't really factor this into their priority. Langano skies is beautiful but you are also paying for the atmosphere there. Even though it was not busy, during this week day lunchtime, our server was quite slow to come to the table to hand out menus, to get us water, to place our order, and for the food to come out. So if just one of these things was slow, I would dismiss it, but ALL these things are slow....for not much reason because there was only one other couple dining in the place. We decided to try the Meat Combination - Key wot, Gomen, Key Sir, Misir Alicha Wot , Derek Tibs & House Salad. Basically, red split lentils with spice, spinach with garlic and ginger, yellow split lentils, beets with onions, and beef with spices. Everything was tasty and well spiced. I didn't think that the portions were large though. We also tried the Ethiopian coffee which was probably the highlight of the meal. It comes as a ceremony where they bring the smoking beans to the table. The coffee was delicious and served with popcorn which is super fun. This wouldn't be my first place for Ethiopian food, but a very consistent runner up.

    Another hidden gem! This is a family run restaurant close to Oliver with ample parking…read more The family is gracious and patient answering any questions about the food if you have never experienced Ethiopian cuisine before (like my guests!) The Injera was awesome as was all of the food that we were able to try between the four of us. It was spicy, but not overly so. The flavour and the texture of the meat was spot on. The son was the one doing the serving. He was friendly and good with all of the customers. When my guests wanted to compliment the cook, we found out it was Mom in the back cooking all of the delicious food. It is another one of those places where you feel like you are getting a good home cooked meal. Great value for your money, the portions are more than ample. The food was so good that this foodie didn't even get pictures, I just dug right in! This is a great place to take a group of 4 or more, then you can order a variety of dishes and get to try out more of the food. We will be back, it was awesome!

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    Koultures

    Koultures

    3.0(16 reviews)
    5.8 km
    $$$

    Comfortable atmosphere. Very pleasant service. Excellent food. Also reasonably priced. I will…read moredefinitely support this business in the future.

    We made reservations 3 weeks in advance for our table of 10 (we ended up being a table of 7) - they…read morehad no clue who we were when we arrived - - however, restaurant was completely empty when we arrived - so we had no issues getting a table. All our chairs were broken when we were seated. Server took 10 minutes to greet us and ask for drink order. We thought we would share a bottle of wine - as there is an entire PAGE in the menu illustrating the white and red they have. We were then told WE DON'T SERVE LIQUOR - - ????? Once our drink order was taken - it took quite a while - when she did come from the kitchen she brought out 3 drinks at a time with a 10 minute lapse between. We then ordered our appetizers - 2 each of 4 items - 2 sets came out together. At that point we had 3 plates and 2 sets of cutlery (table of 7) - - after waiting a few minutes one of our diners, frustrated, went into the kitchen to fetch our server. Another 5 minutes - she brought out 3 more plates - - still short 1 plate - and NO cutlery was brought. Another few minutes - out came cutlery and a final plate. After all this - our 3rd appetizer came. We finished all 3 sets of appetizers when one of our diners said - "wait we ordered 4" - Same diner went back into the kitchen to fetch our server a SECOND time - and at that point he was told not to come into the kitchen again. At this point we had to remind her about our final appetizer. This was beginning to be a wee bit of a nightmare. We tried to place our entree order - - only to be told many items were "unavailable" - we waited well over 30 minutes before food began to come out of the kitchen. Out came the first whole tilapia (raw in places), another 15 minutes - out came dish number 2 - kingfish - not terrible. 10 minutes more - second tilapia came out - this one was cooked through, 15 minutes later out came curry chicken - completely bland - by this time the kingfish diner was finished eating, and the first tilapia diner was also done. Then came 1 of the 2 jerk chicken ordered - another 10 minutes came the goat, and 5 minutes later came the 2nd jerk chicken. By the time the final dish arrived - 4 diners had completed eating - and 3 were only starting. At this point, we were not checked on to see how are meals were or if we needed anything else - never saw our server again. After waiting a significant amount of time - I PHONED THE RESTAURANT AND ASKED FOR OUR BILL TO BE BROUGHT TO US !!!! Once the bill was presented - we needed change for a 5 dollar bill only to be told WE HAVE NO COIN CHANGE - - I'm sorry? what business establishment doesn't have COIN CHANGE? Needless to say - we felt like we had slipped into the twilight zone with this restaurant - never had any of us had such poor service - such oddities going on - and we just simply couldn't believe how things went. PS - if you sit at the back of the restaurant - up high - which we did - you can see into the men's bathroom and look at a urinal - one diner said she could smell the urinal pucks. As a note - we as a group get together and try new ethnic restaurants every 3 weeks - so this isn't our first time eating out together - this restaurant was the 18th we have tried in the city. With that said, when we all agree this was the worst dining experience we had ever had together or even privately - we aren't kidding.

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    Gebeta Ethiopian Cuisine

    Gebeta Ethiopian Cuisine

    4.6(5 reviews)
    5.8 km

    If you haven't visited Edmonton, you should plan a visit! It's a great city with lots to see and…read moredo, while they don't have a freeway system - the roads are easy to navigate and efficient. In addition you can easily get all around the city via their light rail. If you're flying from Seattle, you can fly out of SeaTac (2 hours), or drive to Vancouver Int'l Airport or *best* .. drive to and fly out of Abbotsford Int'l Airport, we found tickets r/t for about $150, flight is only 1.5 hours, and as it's a small airport so the experience is so lovely! So, to the food! We knew we had to visit Gebeta thanks to their inclusiveness to vegans by having a separate section on the menu dedicated for vegans (see included video), this in addition to having both salad and appetizer options labeled specifically as vegan!!! We started with their delicious Azifa Dip (Special zesty dip, made with blended lentils, garlic, onions, jalapenos, dijon mustard and olive oil. (Served with your choice of injera or pita bread)). This dish had an incredible depth of flavor, a perfect pairing for injera or pita bread! For the main dish, we chose the Vegan Sampler (Combination of house vegan dishes including, spicy red lentils, yellow split peas, green beans and carrot, beets and potato, shiro, whole lentils and cooked spinach). You really can't go wrong here, such an incredible variety of smells, flavors and textures and a different combination in each bite, you control the balance ... you have the power :). I'm a mango fan so I couldn't resist a tall glass of Mango Juice. If you're a fan of Ethiopian food and visiting Edmonton, or if you've never had Ethiopian and are curious to try, Gebeta needs to be right at the top of your restaurants to visit, the Vegan Sampler alone is easily worth "the price of admission".

    It doesn't get much better than fresh injera (literally straight from the kitchen), savoury food…read moreand wonderful customer service from the cook (who served to also the owner too). The 4 of us out met for a late supper (as smaller & quieter restaurants are my level of comfort) & we ordered 2 vegan sampler dishes. This was more than enough for us as it included spicy red lentils, yellow split peas, green beans and carrot, beets and potato, shiro, whole lentils & cooked spinach. We thought everything had good flavour & was presented beautifully. The one order also included mushroom tibs which was also really tasty. I'll definitely order that for myself next time. What really impressed me is that not only did we get more injera with our meal to enjoy but even though she had none of properly cooled injera, she asked if we would be ok with a fresh one if she made it while we were eating. For those of you that don't know, ideally one should have it sit for awhile before eating it. We of course let it sit as long as we could to cool it off but what a neat opportunity to try something extremely fresh to understand why it's usually served another way & chat with the cook about her memories of growing up & eating her mom's cooking. Two of the friends ordered extra items to take home for their meals next day, including more injera too. We were happily full. If you haven't experienced eating Ethiopian food before, be sure to allocate extra time for waiting the food to be prepared. This isn't something that's flying out of the kitchen in 10 minutes. Seriously, expect to sit for at least 30 to 45 min (if it's not busy) before you have your food. Same if you order from SKIP. It's going to take as long as it's going to take. Honestly, I think that's part of why it tastes so wonderful and part of why I'll be returning when I know things are made with such care. Also, I know we're programmed to drink coffee whenever. However, it's typical to order coffee after the meal with this type of food. As we we gathered pretty late already & it was already closing time while we were finishing eating, we decided to pass on that part. But if you do order coffee, again remind yourself that it is an experience not a quick coffee that will be served. Oh and it will definitely keep you awake. Accessibility wise, entrance is straight off the sidewalk. Be mindful that there's two doors you need to enter through & you would definitely need someone to hold them open for you if you have a walker or wheelchair. There's a good mix of tables & booths. The couple of bathrooms are located on the upper half of the restaurant past the bar area (they're non-gender specific & decent size/spacing but I didn't see any change table for those that dine with their babies but I didn't take a look at the other bathroom). For me, I was super grateful that the upper bar area leading to bathroom access was accessible and by a very good sized ramp. It's nice not to stress about struggling on stairs with my cane & being in pain afterwards. There's parking along the avenue. Also, if you turn at the next corner (past the next restaurant called the Carrot), there's angled parking on the street. Currently the window is being fixed but the sign is very noticeable from the street. I really enjoyed the food, atmosphere & customer service. I'll definitely be back again & will bring more friends to try other items on the menu.

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