I just want MOYA! We came here on the way out of the city, having not eaten since our gluttonous but unregrettable breakfast of homemade cinnamon roll pancakes (that's right, be jealous)... I was starving and couldn't wait until we got home to eat. So we ended up here, having talked about getting Ethiopian food for the past few weeks. It's owned by a friendly family. The prices are more than reasonable, the ambience is that industrial San Francisco feel that totally works in SoMA... But more than anything, we need to talk about the food. The food, habibi. It's the business. We got the veggie sampler and the tofu tibs, and while we can usually agree on one menu item in situations like these that doesn't match up to the rest-- but not here. It was all standout-delicious in its own way and totally conducive to mixing. The injera was fresh and perfect, with that characteristic sour bite. And apparently I've learned to eat Ethiopian food in a way that it doesn't expand so uncomfortably in my stomach. Such a pro! read more

Moya, aother "find" within walking distance of my office, ethiopian is a fun alternative for lunch. Today I was joined by a fellow artist (painter), paralegal-by-day. He's also got some wild stories. WOW. Always fun. I ordered the kitfo, a beef tartare with clarified butter. You heard me correctly. This was accompanied by salad, KIK ALI-CHA (yellow pea stew) and the ingira bread. The first bites of the tartare were amazing but be warned, this is heavy stuff. They give you a lot of it and I wasn't able to finish it. It's really rich. The salad does help to cut that richness but in itself, was unremarkable. My friend had a grilled chicken with ethiopian spices and enjoyed it a lot. He too felt we got a lot of food for our buck. The menu does cater to american tastes, and is not as broad as I've found at other ethiopian restaurants. It is quick though, and perfect for a well executed, nontypical lunch. read more

Moya - Ethiopian Near Me - San Francisco, California

One word: Bland Bland bland bland bland bland I'm used to Ethiopian food that bursts with flavors that leave my palate happy, my stomach probably with a hole, and my toilet -- actually let's not go there. I figured we could not go wrong with the veggie sampler but that was utterly disappointing. It felt like we were eating flavorless pasty mush. The medium spicy chicken with mushrooms (not sure what the actual name is) was not "medium spicy." It was more like mild and that item was nothing to rave about. The injera was also a disappointment. It was not really sour so I guess the taste could be compared to faintly sour wheat bread. This place seriously holds back on the spices to cater to Americanized stomachs. WHYYYYYY! Other cons: - They charge for injera - Staff is slow at clearing tables for incoming customers to sit - What's up with the bathroom... read more

Moya - Veggie sampler + doro tibs (with mushrooms) - Ethiopian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Found this lovely place a block away from my partner's apt. Fana is so kind! I love that I can quickly swing by and get my Ethiopian fix!

Please eat here! This place is a hidden gem! Amazing authentic Ethiopian cuisine and wonderful hospitality. The pandemic has hit small restaurants in SF pretty hard. I don't want to see this one close. read more

Best Ethiopian I've found in SF. Moya wins for flavor, 100% teff injera, and portion size. Only Sheba has marginally better texture. Veggie combo is always awesome, and the shuro is phenomenal. Friendly family runs the place -- mother cooking and daughters serving. Street parking has always been easy to find too. Absolute pleasure to eat here, which I do 2-3 times a week. read more

Moya - Veggie combo on 100% injera - Ethiopian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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We stumbled into Moya on accident, hungry and drawn to the relatively high reviews compared to other eateries in the area. We ordered the garbanzo curry and the house special kitfo. Our injera (all teff) was pleasantly tart and springy. The kitfo was tender and tasted okay, but lacked some of the nuances of spiced butter that make this dish one I usually crave. Similarly, the garbanzo curry was spicy (in itself good - we like it hot), but besides the chili burn there was some layers of flavor missing from this dish. The dressing on the salad tasted way too vinegary for my taste. The injera was my favorite element of the meal, and while the other items seemed fresh, well presented, and good enough, they were also somewhat unsatisfying compared to the Ethiopian food I've had elsewhere. read more

The some of best Ethiopian in San Francisco, however that doesn't mean much since San Francisco lacks Ethiopian restaurants. They have a decent veggie platter and offer gluten free injera, when it is available. The delivery through Eat24 is inconsistent (sometimes my salad is wilted and uneatable) and it is definitely not as good as ordering from there. I wish they offered Azifa (cold Ethiopian green lentil salad). Gluten free notes: No issues for me here in terms cross contamination or errors. Since they only offer gluten free injera when it is available, this means you need to call ahead if you have to have GF. read more

Came here for a quick lunch but there was nothing quick about it. We ordered a couple plates and waited. The 2 people whom came after us still got their food before us, we ended up waiting a good 20 minutes before the food arrived. When arrived it, the waitress didn't know what it was. All they knew was what protein they had on the plate. The food itself was like eating Indian, without the curry.. read more

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I'm in downtown SF looking for a good place to eat and Yelp comes up and tells me there's an Ethiopian restaurant not far from the hotel I'm stay at. I'm ready to go. Lets start with the walk there. Not knowing the city, I walked down 6th street, bad idea. That was the only street that was "questionable" all throughout the city. Saw some interesting "business" deals and some colorful characters, but once I got to Folsom, it was fine. So, I would avoid Market and 6th to 6th and Folsom. However, the food makes up for everything. The food was fantastic, very authentic as well. No surprise, the chef is the owner and it shows with how much love and dedication is placed into getting it right. The waitress, daughter of the owner, came over and brought us some samples of Injera without gluten and that it's more authentic. You should definitely try it if you haven't had it before. We had the vegetarian combination and everyone was delicious, full of flavor and FRESH. I highly recommend Moya, but recommend taking a different route there. Enjoy! read more

Moya - Vegetarian Combo - Ethiopian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Delicious. Chicken tibs had wonderful flavor. I added mushroom and collard greens. It was more than enough food for 1.

The new location for Moya is much more upscale and sleek than some of the photos here would lead you to believe, since they just reopened about 3 weeks ago. This Ethiopian restaurant is actually one of the few places in SF that's open before 4pm or 5pm. If you have a hankering like we sometimes do, this may be your only option, but it's still a good one. The service is pleasant and it's actually easy to take your food to go if you need to leave. The fruit infused water is a nice touch and I like that they have self-serve silverware (I know that you traditionally eat with your hands, but sometimes that just isn't feasible). We were happy with the quality of the food and will definitely come back. read more

Stopped here for lunch break. Really flavorful and generous veggie platter with injera. It was so good!

Been here 3 times and I've been very happy each time I've ate here. Veggie Sampler- spicy red lentil: probably the dish doing the least for me out of the veggie options gomen: you can't really screw up collard greens atkilt wot: this is the borderline addicting veggie item Doro Tibs- This is personally my favorite dish to order! I normally get this and one of the veggie items, depending on whose with me and what they're in the mood for. Kitfo- So the kitfo is good but man, I can't handle that much raw beef personally so I steer clear of this but my friends are a huge fan. Overall I just absolutely LOVE injera and can eat it all day. Moya isn't my go-to Ethiopian place in the city but it's definitely very convenient because it's fast casual as opposed to a formal sit down like most of the other spaces in the city. read more

Great chicken dol wat, Vegetarian sampler (especially the red lentils and collard greens), and Teff-only Injera! Super friendly staff of Ethiopian women in a sparsely decorated but cozy and clean restaurant. Would definitely come here again and hope it makes it for the long term. Really enjoyed the berbere spice and balance of flavors. read more

Moya - Ethiopian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Very delicious, warm food. And super fresh I highly recommended this restaurant The beef cooked well and the spinach aside was super fresh! The seasonings were as good as the beef and the beef cooked well done and very tasty 100% that I will go back again and the painting on the wall are super artistic Try .. Try .. Try :) read more

Moya - Beef dish siga tib one of the best - Ethiopian Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place was so good, it was the best injera I've ever had! Loved the lentils and doro wat

This place is a diamond in the rough. I brought a non-city dweller here and hadn't been before myself. The walk from the 47 was...colorful. But when we saw Moya in the distance, I had a good feeling. We had the lunch vegetarian special and it was delicious. Every bite. And we cleared our plates. The young lady running things is a doll and even offered for us to try something we hadn't ordered simply because she made a little too much for another customer. Love it! The only thing I didn't like was that there were large slow moving flies hanging around. Maybe close the doors and windows and turn on the air? Regardless--I will be back for more. Yuuuuuum. read more

Moya - Veg lunch plate = foodgasm - Ethiopian Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've never had ethiopian food before so this was an interesting experience. I ordered the doro tibs which was the marinated chicken breast. The food tasted really good! I'm not sure what some of the stuff even was but I enjoyed it quite well. I ordered mine mild but it was not that spicy, so I might try it spicier next time. They have a lot of vegetarian/vegan options too! The lady taking our order seemed really bored, as if she didn't want to be there (or us to be there) so that made my experience not so great. It didn't help that I didn't know what to order since it was my first time there and she was not very helpful either. It's also a bit pricey, but I guess that's SF. read more

Moya - Ethiopian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Moya is nice place for a unique and delicious meal. I grabbed dinner there last night for the first time. Friendly staff, quick service, large portions, and reasonably priced. Interior was okay. I had Siga Tibs, would surely order this dish again. read more

Excellent food, nice decor, friendly, efficient service, diverse clientele. Where I live, Ethiopian food is non-existent, so I jumped at the chance to eat Moya's cooking when I found out they were right next door to our motel. I ordered the veggie combo with injera (to go). It was hotter than Hades in the restaurant. Other than that and the fact that the cabbage was a bit undercooked, everything was great. Nice selection of beverages, included ginger beer. read more

Most of vegetarian dishes in the sampler were pretty yummy, though some of them were a little light on flavor. The chicken was like the standard restaurant supply stuff - not tender, nor did it absorb much of the spices. They were out of doro wot, so maybe that was better quality. The service was just OK. The prices were reasonable. It's a good spot for a quick bite if you're in SoMa but if you want more authentic or higher quality, there are probably better options. read more

Yum - so good! My friend went later in the evening on a Friday night (they close at 9, though I think that's when they stop taking orders). We ordered the vegetarian sampler and the doro tibs. The vegetarian sampler is enough for two people, but the doro tibs were worth the feeling of overwhelming full-ness. In addition to the doro tibs, the yellow pea stew was another standout. You get a ton of injera with your entree so no need to order it separately. The restaurant has a cafe feel - bright lights, order at the counter - and only 6-8 tables. Moya is really reasonably-priced - only ~$25-30 for dinner for the two of us! read more

Ethiopian food should deserve some love. I like how the chefs have plated perfectly, and I also like the spices. I like to scoop the sauté mushrooms with its traditional flat bread. It's one of the unique ways of eating Ethiopian food. I'll be glad to go back there whenever I'm in the mood. read more

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Favorite Place to get. Good meal in SF Toro Dibs is my favorite ! Chicken stir fried with tomatoes and onions, juicy, with beans and the traditional bread ! Bomb ! read more

I really like this place. The food is delicious and the staff are very nice. I love the salad served on the side of dishes, so fresh and with a bit of a jalapeño kick. Keep up the good work Moya! Amesegenalo! read more

Moya - Beef Tibs, spicy - Ethiopian Near Me - San Francisco, California

The food is always bursting with flavor, and the service is always very quick too! Would recommend.

Loved this place! Dori wot and Veggie platter were delicious. Definitely coming back. read more

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One of my favourite little spots in the city. I came across Moya in 2015 and been a regular since. The food is authentic Ethiopian and always reminds me of the meals I enjoyed in Addis Ababa. Great joint for vegetarian dishes and the service is nice and warm. The sitting area is limited, but I've never missed a seat, so can't complain! :) read more

Tasty Ethiopian spot! We ordered the Veggie Sampler which was flavorful and enough for two people. Also, the food came out after only 15 minutes of waiting. The second plate of food we ordered was somewhat lukewarm, which was probably just because we went an hour before closing. Highly recommend if you're ever in the area! read more

This is the best Ethiopian food in town. I'm addicted to it! My favorite is the veggie sampler with the addition of chickpea stew. Yum-m-m!! Very filling, very delicious array of flavors. I'm fully sated. Thank you for enduring and making it all happen! read more

I've missed Ethiopian food sooo much since COVID hit, and I'm very glad I decided to order from Moya. Ordered the veggie sampler and some injera, and it was everything I've missed about this food. Generous portions of both too! I can't wait to come back in person once indoor dining is safe again. read more

Food is really yummy, service could be better, space is small but good and the walls have great graffiti. read more

Moya - Vegan sampler and shuro - Ethiopian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Fantastic vegetarian sampler. Unfortunately, their final night was last night. The cook told me she was too drained by the exhaustive regimen. Next format will be deli sandwiches. read more

I'm PROUDLY NOT A VEGETARIAN and absolutely RELISHED every wonderful bite of Moya's steak tartare made with clarified butter! The steak tibs and deliciously spiced chicken are just a few of the amazing offerings at Moya. Their spices come directly from Ethiopia so everything is truly, authentically amazing! I ordered through Grub Hub and was delighted at how quickly they delivered in the POURING RAIN! Grateful to have found such a glittering gem of a restaurant amongst the banal offerings I've experienced of late in the Mission. Moya is DEFINITELY my go-to for future cravings of authentic Ethiopian food. Great food, fair price and a sweet family working hard to run their business. Enjoy! read more

Really delicious Ethiopian food that feels like it's cooked from a home kitchen with love. The owner is really pleasant and the prices are very reasonable, especially for San Francisco! Highly recommend supporting them especially during COVID-19. The veggie sample and injera bread are delicious. read more

If I could eat Moya's vegetarian combination every day the rest of my days I would be in complete bliss - literally. I try many Ethiopian restaurants in the Bay Area and I cherish Moya in particular for many reasons: The food has real soul, something you don't find easily. All ingredients are fresh and tasty and the spices are perfectly balanced. The restaurant is welcoming and nicely framed with the Coptic-Ethiopian artwork of a young local artist. Moya's staff is most hospitable, efficient and kind-every time I come in they make me feel like family read more

The food was a six out of ten. Good food. The colorful design was great.The customer service was a big ZERO! read more

Moya - The food was good. I would rate it a 6 out of 10. Customer service ZERO. - Ethiopian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Food = delicious, fresh and worth the wait. Doro wot = chicken drumsticks in a spicy chili stew, comes with a green salad and choice of brown rice or injera. Delicious and plenty for one person. $13.50 Service = friendly. A bit slow, but totally worth the wait! Seating = 4-tops and 2-tops. Rearranging needed for larger groups. Prices = moderate. Worth it. read more

The food is just as good as it smells! My friend recommended the Kitfo and he was right to do so!