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Ras Plant Based

4.8 (492 reviews)
Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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Cee G.

All planted based Ethiopian food. It was so delicious and filling but not heavy. The drinks hit 5-7 is happy hour. The waitress was very pleasant The restaurant was beautifully designed gorgeous atmosphere. Can wait to come again!!

Lily L.

As a vegetarian, Ras has been on my list for a long time -- and it did not disappoint! I went with a vegan friend and we loved everything we got. Everything was so flavorful and the portion sizes were great, we left so full! We also got a slice of cake that they had special for their anniversary, which I thought was such a sweet touch :) lovely experience overall!

Kitfo
Greta S.

We had dinner here last night. Richard Ann's I spent 7 hours today at the Brooklyn museum which is close by. Then... exhausted we found this plant based restaurant. It is a small intimate setting. We had to sit at the bar because we did not have a reservation. We ordered some drinks (happy hour) ands started with appetizers. Ethiopian food is already primarily vegetarian, but we had a kifto patty made with soy protein that was yummy!!! Then we ordered the avocado (like guacamole) served with crisp injera. I haven't tried injera fried crisp before. It was very crunchy--loud--- but what a great chip it made.

Mushrooms Tibs and Ras Tibs
Juliette P.

My daughter and I eat Ethiopian food regularly, but were curious about this place and their vegan spin! We tried the mushroom tibs, ras tibs, and kitfo. The teff injera was very good and all the dishes were tasty as well as quite filling. The kitfo was the best though so different than what I expected (how do you do beef tartare without meat? They found a way!) The server was also friendly and the place felt comfortable -- so we will definitely come back. I think we'll try a few other things when we do: grand Mercato -- which looks like a combo of miser wat, gommen, shiro wat, key sir alicha, etc.

Coconut leche cake
Ashwini A.

SERVICE - located in crown heights near the Franklin ave metro stop - very small interior with limited seating at tables and some space at the bar - we did not make a reservation on a Friday evening and waited about 45 min for bar seating for a party of three - the decor is intimate yet colorful with lots of candles and wooden accents - service was very friendly and welcoming - ambiance good for a semi casual meal - food takes a while to be served MENU - Ethiopian fusion selection of shareable plates - all vegan/vegetarian - average price FOOD - injera nachos (10/10): crispy injera chips coated in a creamy berbere sauce with black beans, soy crumble, pico de gallo, and a dollop of avocado. This was a great starter to share between 2-4 people. The portion is generous enough so that it feels substantial. It was a fun that fused Ethiopian flavors and ingredients into a modern dish. I really enjoyed the spicy berbere sauce and the texture of the soy crumbles. Highly recommend getting this. - kitfo (8/10): soy protein crumble with spiced oil and jalapeño. This felt like the same soy crumbles that were used on the nachos. Although I liked it, I think it was tastier when paired with the other ingredients of that dish. There was also the option to get the special kitfo that comes with greens and avocado which might be worth trying next time. - grand mercato (9/10): the platter that lets you try a little bit of everything. If you do not know what to order, get this. It lets you sample eight different menu items each with a unique flavor and texture palette. The portion is very generous and easily served two people. Highlights were the beetroot and the ground chickpeas. - coconut leche (6/10): raw coconut and cashew layered cake sweetened with dates and agave. I loved how all the desserts were nut and fruit based. This one was supposed to mimic a tres leches cake which felt a bit out of place at an Ethiopian restaurant. It was too sweet for my palette as the cashews, coconut, date, and agave are all quite sweet naturally. WOULD I GO BACK? Yes! The ambiance was very nice and the food was tasty. I would make a reservation to not wait as long.

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Alyson W.

Ambiance: loved the decor, but it was VERY loud, unpleasantly so. We also had a reservation but still had to wait 15 min. Food: good. The fried injera chips were different and good. The guacamole was my favorite, which seems odd for an Ethiopian place. Out of the two platters, things seemed a little on the less spiced side- I like when Ethiopian food has a lot more flavor. The lentil dishes were best. Service: solid. Attentive and helpful.

rice bowl
Melisa M.

SO good!! The rice bowl was kind of spicy but the mixture of everything was so yummy! I did food pick up but it was pretty fast and service was nice! It seems to be pretty busy most of the time and was super chic inside with bar seating and other small tables and more seating in the back.

Mercato
Christina L.

Ate here on my own and fucking bodied the platter by myself. I got the mercato platter and there was such a variety of flavor and texture--spicy, bitter, hearty, gritty, soupy--that there should be something for everyone when sharing with others. I'll definitely come back to try the other menu items.

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Suchi O.

A small, cozy spot--perfect for a relaxed meal after our stroll across the Brooklyn Bridge. We stopped in for a slightly late Sunday lunch and had a good experience. The service was quick, the food flavorful, and the portion sizes were decent. We tried two drinks, and my pick--Fig Fig Bang Bang--was both tasty and unique. For food, we ordered the breakfast scramble and the Kazanchis bowl, a lentil bowl with veggies and roasted beets. The hot sauce was tasty but the fries were just okay. Definitely worth checking out! I believe they have two locations--we visited the one in Brooklyn.

Mercato
Katherine G.

Ive been ordering delivery at Ras Plant based. It's packaged nicely and so f-ing good. I love Ethiopian food especially injera with shiro gomen and yater akik. It's so flavorful. It's one of my favorite late night snacks haha. I would like to one day go in person and check out the restaurant. Flavorful food. Definitely check them out.

michelle b.

Great experience ! Went to the Brooklyn Botanical Garden and found this Ethiopian vegan/ vegetarian restaurant not far away. The interior is so beautiful, bold, artistic and inviting. Staff are so friendly, kind and into the food they are serving. Service was excellent! Food was delicious and beautifully presented. They have gluten free alternatives as well. Even the bathrooms are nice!! lol.

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Elliott B.

Honestly I was blown away with how good the food was! Every bite was a different burst of flavor. I got the Shashamane bowl that the server recommended, and from the first bite I couldn't believe how much flavor was packed into one bite. With all of the different dishes included and the turmeric rice as a base, every bite was a new adventure. Truly gets a 10/10. No decimals. I could not recreate those dishes to that level of quality even if I tried.

Marianne D.

Incredible flavors and great sharing portions. Came with 2 friends and the 2 dishes we got were plentiful and abundant. The service was nice -- we didn't have a resy but managed to do walk in right before prime dinner time. Very kind service without pushing too many dishes upon us. Very casual neighborhood spot and best part was that it was all so reasonably priced!

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Ask the Community - Ras Plant Based

Are there any allium-free options (no onion, no garlic)?

Can anyone please tell me what the street parking situation is there?

It's a pretty busy street so good luck finding parking in that area. It is definitely not an ideal area to look for parking.

Is the injera gluten-free?

You have to place an order for GF injera 24 hours in advance. Teff is naturally GF but here in the states, most if not all restaurants mix it with wheat flour. Ras does have… Read more

Do you have heated outdoor seating?

Yes

Do you use butter in the sambusa pastry?

Hi, our entire menu is plant based. No dairy at all.

Do you still have outdoor seating for dinner? Thanks

Hi, yes we do

I need to be assured that kosher is observed?

Hi, yes we are still kosher certified.

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Ghenet Brooklyn

Ghenet Brooklyn

(571 reviews)

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Gowanus, Park Slope

It's been awhile since I've tried Ghenet. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality and quantity…read morethis past week. The injera bread was very fresh and delicious. I always get a combination dinner. This time I tried the Siga Wett beef stew with Ethiopian spices - very delicious! Spicy but not too spicy. Ethiopian food can be addictive, years ago I was definitely into eating a lot of Ethiopian. New York City has some great Ethiopian. If I were a tourist here, it would be on my list under "things to try." Or at least to try once ! I also had 2 vegetarian dishes - the Shiro Wett and the Messir Wett. The Shiro was made with beans. The Mesir was made with lentils. I've had the Shiro and Mesir Watt many times before - both at Ghenet as well as other Ethiopian restaurants (Awash Ethiopian on the upper west side). I think Ghenet has some of the most flavorful dishes in the city. They don't overdo it - just the right amount of spicy hotness. Overall, my favorite dish from the combination platter was the Shiro Wett. It had a light touch of smokiness that went really well with the beans. Very filling and delicious with the injera. I wish they offered fitfit salad - the menu has Ethiopian tomato salad but there are no photos of it on the online menu. There are photos of some of the other menu items but not all. I think they'd sell more stuff if there were photos since not everyone is familiar with all of the various dishes. Just a thought.

they serve ethiopian beer & have happy hours! ask about the specials!…read more great spot, HUGE portions. keep that in mind, please share with your guests. everything is reasonably priced too. good service. for an app we got the chicken Sambusa. this was good, but i wanted more! spice level - be careful. they also give plenty of Injera for the table to share, besides what your food is served on. end or begin your meal with one of the teas. they will not disaapoint.

Jalsa - Vegetarian biryani

Jalsa

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Flatbush

Came here on a whim with a friend as we were doing a food crawl in Flatbush/Kensington. We didn't…read moreeven know this place existed, but after leaving the first spot, bumping into this one and seeing the review about the "biggest masala dosa", we had to try it. Spoiler, we never made it to any of the other locations because we were so full. Jalsa provide fare from all over India and makes paneer in house. They have plenty of seating and can take care of large catering parties. As is customary, they have a Sunday lunch buffet. We came on a rainy Saturday afternoons and there weren't many patrons dining. We went with the masala chai, mango lassi, lamb kati roll, and a ghee masala dosa with gun powder, upon recommendation. -The masala chai was perfectly blended, with sugar on the side to sweeten to one's liking. -The mango lassi was really good, but a bit thicker than I'd like; good tartness. -Lamb kati roll was really good, larger than expected. The flavours were well balanced and the paratha had a good flake to it. There was A LOT of lamb inside. -The ghee masala dosa was the shining star; it must have been 2.5, if not 3 feet long. The edges were super crispy like a chip, and the masala potato pilling was delicious If I could do it all over again, I'd only eat here and not eat ahead of time, since this was enough food to fill a party of two (maybe add in a samosa or two). I'll definitely be coming back to try more fare.

The best samosas! Lots of really delicious vegan options. Portions could be bigger for what they…read morecharge, but great food. I hear they may be opening up a backyard option as well, which would be thrilling.

Ras Plant Based - ethiopian - Updated May 2026

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