100/10... my favorite Ethiopian restaurant in town!…read more I'm so glad that they exist in the area. Here and there I craved Ethiopian food and having it near to our hotel is such a treat! Came here for an early dinner and we were greeted happily. Our server Suryakala is so patient with us while we have some questions about their menu. The ambiance is pretty calm and the indoor dining is clean. Combo 2 (Beef, mild) - comes with four veggies kik alecha (yellow splitpeas, tikle gomen (cabbage & carrots), spinach cook with potatoes, & shirowot (Ethiopian style ground chickpeas stew) - so ONOOOOOOOOOOO! Everything was cooked fresh and the injera? Omg, to d*e for! So so good! I'm still dreaming about it while writing this review! When you're in town you definitely don't want to miss it! It is da most rewarding feeling when you try their food! It's savory and tasty at the same time bot too heavy for your stomach. Highly recommended! Mahalo for reading and happy juandering fellow Yeeps!

This has been my favorite Ethiopian restaurant I've found in Boston so far! I've ordered delivery…read moreon several occasions, but this was my first time in the space itself. I love it because it actually is like a cafe, just with a full service menu. There were people doing work or having a quiet meal to themselves. (I went on the evening of Marathon Monday). My sister and I ordered the meat veggie combo for 2, where you get 1 meat entree and four veggie sides of your choice. We got the lega tibs, tikil gomen, shiro wot, misir wot, and kik alicha. We were quite hungry so we cleared the entire thing. It was a perfect portion for two! The injera is soft and the proportion was perfect. I would love to come back for a meal or to even grab a quick lunch! Or to study and eat at the same time ...

We (over ordered) one of most every meat and vegetable item on the menu. We did not have the doro…read morewat, 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.

We attended the Malcom X 100th Birthday Read a Thon and stopped in for our first experience with…read moreEthiopian 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.

I consider this my goto Ethiopian restaurant in the area, even though it is a bit of a drive from…read moremy place. It's totally worth it. It was busy when we went there. They have a good clientele. The ambiance and the service were also quite good. The highlight, of course, was the food. I am a fan of Ethiopian vegetable preparations. The injera was soft and spongy. The vegetables were hot, well seasoned and cooked to perfection. I couldn't get enough of the yellow peas and the lentils. The flavors were vibrant. The highlight for me was the whole fried tilapia. It was well seasoned and fried to perfection. The awaze tibs was also aromatic and perfectly seasoned. All in all, if you are craving Ethiopian food, this is the place to go.

It's crazy that the first time I tried this local favorite is after I moved to the south!…read more My husband has been wanting to try Ethiopian food. Lucky for him, my hometown is a food hub with several great options. We came to Habesha on a Sunday at 12:15ish, right at the time they opened. Our food didn't come out for about 45 minutes, but we received our veggie Sambusa, honey wine, and beer came out beforehand, giving us something to munch and drink in the meantime. Sambusa's are small, we split it, but wish we got two! The beef tibs were delicious! Definitely an option if you're not adventurous with your food. But I highly recommend getting the habesha special and beef tibs to get the full taste and flavor of this cuisine. The beef tibs fed us both, we felt very satisfied. My husband had a flight to catch so it was perfectly portioned, but our next visit to town will definitely include the habesha special AND tibs. Do yourself a favor and pop by. This is probably the best Ethiopian food I've had ever.

- quiet inside so good for catching up with friends -…read moredefinitely has a family run vibe. There was one man (who also seemed like the owner) waiting all the tables and who readily refilled water and injera. - no utensils given, and we had to ask for plates - I was hoping the food would have more... spices and flavors? I'm not sure if it's because we made everything mild for our friend. - honey wine was a little too sweet but I think it was just a change of my taste buds since I liked honey wine in the past.

This great little place unfortunately doesn't open until 4:30 on weekdays, so we've been waiting…read morefor just the right opportunity. We finally got the opportunity and it was amazing . For the two of us we got two orders: 1. Doro Tibs Combo with a side of Gomen Wat 2. Shiro Wat We had them served on a single place to share and they came traditional style on a large injera with a generous extra supply of injera. The woman who served us was very helpful with questions and made a special check to be sure the vegetarian item could be served on the main plate. She also kept us well supplied with napkins! All around a great meal with leftovers I enjoyed the next day.

You could say I drove up from South Western Virginia, just for this restaurant. I was not…read moredisappointed. We arrived a little less than an hour before closing time but we were still happily served. Let me be clear, this is a Ugandan restaurant. Okay, moving on. Our food came out, steaming hot and fresh- nothing seemed like it was reheated (try eating reheated posho y'all). We stayed long after the restaurant was closed to finish our food which really gave me the real homey Ugandan vibes. There were also a bunch of Ugandan uncles in the corner just chatting it up the entire time which was fun. Also, there's a store with Ugandan products, raw frozen cassava/matooke, bitenge, and some other Ugandan staples like Royco, Blueband, Majaani, etc!

Great service! The lady at the front spoke both Spanish and English. There's not a menu, but she…read morewas helpful in pointing out what they had. You seat yourselves, order, pay at the front, and you carry your food yourself to your table. The food comes out pretty quickly and they gave me a good portion. It was very filling and I would eat it again if I'm ever in the Waltham area. The place is hidden a bit, but once inside it's pretty welcoming.

Revising to say that after having been here a number of times since my first review years ago, the…read morekitfo here is definitely better than Asmara. Glad to have you in Boston!

Food was delicious here abd they have 100% teff injeera, the shiro was extra tasty and out of the…read morenumerous Ethiopian spots I tried in Boston... they had the best shiro here!

My first time trying Ethiopian food and it did not disappoint. It is in a mall complex so there is…read moreno need to worry about finding parking. There are several seatings as well. The place has a homey atmosphere as well. We got Ethiopian combo special for 2 to try everything and it came with both meat and vegetarian dishes that can feed more than two people for sure. The combo was the perfect way to try the diverse flavors and textures ranging from mild to spicy notes. As pictured, you get so much Injera to eat with - it is also very soft.

When we saw there was an Ethiopian spot nearby, we figured we had to stop by!…read more It was pretty empty when we came for an early dinner so we were seated relatively quickly and had our orders taken fast as well. Service wasn't super friendly, but they were efficient. Would definitely not recommend getting anything other than their main plates - the portion was pretty disappointing otherwise. We enjoyed the combo we got with the various dishes and asking for more of the bread was easy as well. The sauces were flavorful, the portion was just again a bit small. Ultimately, I'm glad we tried it and would probably come back in the future if craving Ethiopian food again. Thanks, Mulu!

Rating: 4.5 Came to…read morestopped by this local family owned Ethiopian restaurant for lunch on the way to Vermont. Street parking available around the area. It's a small restaurant with just few seatings and a counter. Inside was pretty empty. Looked authentic as everyone in there were African people and seemed to be speaking African language. We sat down and looked at the menu. Menu is small but offer authentic Ethiopian dishes. I ended up getting some samosas to start, spicy lentil, mixed veggie and beef. Had chai tea. Chai tea was nice and hot, chai flavor with subtle sweetness and creaminess. The samosas were fresh, steaming, crispy, and hot on the inside. Came with a dipping sauce the has bit of acidity. All the types were good but beef was my favorite. We got Ethiopian platter with meat. It came with large anjero which is a spongy fermented flat bread which feels and look like a pancake. It came with 5 different dishes on top which consisted of lentil mix, beef and vegetables, cauliflower and eggplant, chicken and veggie, and collard greens and vegetables. You scoop up the dish with anjero and eat them together. I've never had this kind of dish but it was very interesting and tasty. It had lots of vegetables and was large portion so even sharing with another person, I feel like i got really full and got my vegetables for the day. Everything was spiced and flavored well and reminded of authentic home cooking. Even though that taste of the food wasn't mind blowing it was hearty, soulful and healthy food that leave you feel satisfied. The service was excellent. The server which i think is the owner was very nice and helpful. Being relatively new to Ethiopian cuisine he was able help us navigate what to expect and order and answer any questions. He was very friendly and almost felt like a fatherly figure. Overall this place is definitely a hidden gem. If you want to try authentic Ethiopian soul food. I highly recommend visiting. Food and service were excellent. I enjoyed the experience and i was glad that i was able to try new type of food i've never tried before. These kind of family owned local restaurant are what i like to and want others to support.

I had only been to one Ethiopian restaurant before and enjoyed the food there, so I was eager to…read moretry this restaurant. The man working there was friendly and welcoming and we got an Ethiopian anjero platter with three vegetable stews, beef, and chicken. Everything was delicious and tasted healthy and fresh. I think I preferred both meat stews and the mixed vegetable stew over the lentils and eggplant stews, but everything was great. I'm going to have to clarify this next time maybe, but the stews came atop a large anjero that tasted a bit more sour than the smaller ones that came on the side. We remember the bread from the other Ethiopian place we've tried in the past to be more sour than both of the ones we had here. I looked it up and it seems there's a difference between the Ethiopian anjero (larger and more fermented/sour) and the Somali one. I like both, but it was just interesting to learn.

First time trying Ethiopian and let me start by saying it was delicious. This place has street…read moreparking and is a little dark inside but you can choose where you want to sit. It has smaller tables so better to go with just 1-3 other people. We got the Sega Bebaynatu Meat Combo, we didn't realize the portion of this and was recommended getting 2. Kind of a mistake especially since my friend couldn't eat all the meat. It was huge, there were only of us but it came out on a huge platter. You can definitely share the one portion. The food is also pretty heavy so I got full faster especially since they give you a plate of Bread and it is also underneath all the food. The lentils was probably my favorite it balanced out the rest of the flavors and this dish was absolutely full of the flavor. If you like spicy and sour this is for you. And if you really like sour, the salad has the perfect dressing. I did ask for a little more salad, but it is an extra cost so keep that in mind. There was only one worker and i think kitchen staff so service is a little slow. It is hard to get their attention so keep that in mind.

Asmara is located on the busy Mass Ave, there is street parking available. The restaurant is…read morerelatively small and is decorated with Ethiopian decor. We came here on a Friday night and the restaurant was full and there was only one server. The waitress was nice, but clearly overwhelmed and it took a while for her to take our order and get the check. The food itself was good and fresh. We got the chicken, lamb, and vegetable combo. It came on a big plate with lots of food. The food was served on top of two layers of injera and she gave us a plate with additional injera. We ran out and it was hard to flag her down to ask for me. It turns out to be $3 per additional piece fyi. Overall, I would say it's the best Ethiopian food I've had, but they should have at least two servers on the weekends.

Our friends Dan and Amy and their daughter Ahna Mun, love this little stand in the Farm Fresh…read moreMarket. The owner is so nice, she always gives the little Ahna Mun a little sample of food, which she loves and eats comfortably seated next to the lady. Most every week she has Injera, the fermented flatbread with a slightly spongy texture made from teff, a gluten-free super food native to Ethiopia. Injera is paired with stews on the top, which she has also almost every week for sale. They also offer many vegetarian meals like lentis and seasoned beetroot for taste and purchase. Combo meals are also available with various choices of sides. The best thing to do is to pre-order on their website and the order will be ready for pick up at the Farmer's market. Tasty and spicy...a great place to get some different type of cuisine.

I visited the Pawtucket farmers market and was so happy to see they had Ethiopian food!! I…read moreabsolutely love Ethiopian food and have been trouble finding a restaurant out here in Rhode Island . So I was able to meet Martha who is the owner and can I say how lovely she is!! I ended up getting injera and lentils and listen I'll be back ! It was so delicious! I am so happy to see how diverse the farmers market was in general and even more excited she has her business there ! Martha I wish you nothing but success and cannot wait to see you grow ! May God bless you !!!