I placed an order for pickup. The online ordering is easy to navigate and provides an estimated time your order will be ready. You'll also receive a text when the order is ready. Ruki's is located inside of Terminal South. When I went on a late Thursday afternoon it wasn't busy. There is free parking. Enter the door in the left and walk directly to the back and you'll find Ruki's. You have access to plenty of tables and chairs if you want to enjoy your meal there. The Asa Tibs (salmon) come with one side and injera or rice for $22. I had injera and cabbage. The meal was solid! Packed full of spices, well seasoned, and a very large portion. It was enough for two days of food so no complaint with the price. My food was ready when I arrived and handed to me by an employee who was very pleasant and welcoming. Spread the word and support this small business serving of Ethiopian food in Terminal South. I'm looking forward to trying more of their sides. read more

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Truly a 10 out of 10 experience. I've had my eye on Ruki's Kitchen for quite some time, back when they were doing pop-ups all over the city, so I was so excited to finally visit their brick-and-mortar location at Terminal South--the downtown food hall. Ruki's Kitchen checked all of my boxes. The service was absolutely delightful. I always appreciate when someone takes the time to walk you through the menu--not just listing ingredients, but sharing the story behind the dishes, how they're cooked, and what pairs well together. My first interaction was with Amin, who was so kind and patient while I took my time deciding (first visits can be overwhelming in the best way). I ultimately ordered the Sega Tibs with Tikei as my side. The meal came with injera rolls, and I also added the turmeric basmati rice. When I tell you I kept saying "WOW" to myself with every bite... the flavors were so rich, warm, and perfectly seasoned. I've had Ethiopian food once before, but honestly--nothing like this. I also had the pleasure of meeting the owner, Ali, who was incredibly friendly and hands-on. You can tell he's deeply involved behind the scenes, putting so much care and flavor into every dish. There were so many tempting items on the menu, and I already know I'll be back within the next few weeks. I noticed they have wings--and wings are absolutely the way to my heart. Based on how well-seasoned and flavorful my meal was, I already know those wings are going to be off the chain. Highly recommend. This spot is something special. read more

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Amazing flavors cooked to order! Great location with lots of parking. I'm sure when more stores move to this area it will be very crowded. Felt like I found a hidden gem. Ordered the 6 piece wings. A little pricey. The wings are small, but they gave me 7 wings so I'm not complaining. The flavors of the wings are amazing!!! Spicy, flavorful, and lots of sauce! Even the special, spicy ranch was good. I've never had Ethiopian food and I was quite impressed! I was in a rush, but I'm definitely coming back to try the salmon. read more

Ruki's Kitchen - Wings - Ethiopian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

If you're looking for authentic Ethiopian cuisine this is your spot!! So glad Chef Ali just opened his resturant in the south terminal food hall located right in downtown ATL. Ruki's Kitchen is delicious omg I already can't wait to go back. Steak tebs w/cabbage & chicken tebs w/lentils, both 10/10. Everything seasoned to perfection you can tell these use fresh ingredients. The lentils were so good and I usually don't prefer them. The sautéed onions and peppers are my favorite part they go so good with the meat. So flavorful Lastly those wings are to die for!! I promise you will not be dissapointed if you check this spot out. Thank me later read more

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Ok so, I've had Ruki's as a favorite in my maps and expected a awesome experience, especially because they have 5 's on Google. My friend and I noticed a few red flags but nothing too crazy. The owner is young so I hope for more success in his favor. I wish they had the beer that was advertised on their Google page but their wings and wing sauce was really good. We both order the Sega tibs and cabbage which was a 7/10 for me. I'll prob go again for the wings. They also had good music playing. All in all I rate my experience a 6/10. read more

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Went to check out Ruki's Kitchen last night during their soft opening. We got the Steak Tibs with Collards and a veggie plate with all four sides. Everything was very tasty and the injera bread was especially soft and tasty. Service was great and food came out quickly! read more

Ruki's Kitchen - Ethiopian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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The food, customer service, and music playing in the background was a vibe! Definitely the best Ethiopian food I have had in Atlanta!

Some of the best wings I've ever had in my life!!! Perfect blend of flavors of east Atlanta and East African spices! Also the habesha food is top notch! It taste so fresh and delicious. Great tef injera too! read more

Ruki's is no longer at the Church street location, but they are doing pop ups at various establishments until their permanent location opens. I found out through social media that they would be at a brewery not too far from me and decided to stop by. I arrived at Sceptre Brewery Arts in Eastlake and placed my order at the bar. I had no idea they had a full bar and will have to stop back by to check them out. I ordered sega tibs with gomen and a side of turmeric basmati rice. I picked up my food from the owner of Ruki's and he was very pleasant. The food smelled SO good and it was hard not to dig in before I got home. The food was exceptional and flavored to perfection. I've only had Ethiopian food a handful of times before this, but this may be the best I've ever had. I enjoyed the food so much and look forward to trying more dishes from them. read more

Ruki's Kitchen - Sega Tibs (steak) Combo with gomen (collard greens) and turmeric basmati rice from their pop up at Sceptre Brewing Arts - Ethiopian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

YES! Love we found this place. Four of us were treated with wonderful people and delicious delicious! Well done and thank you. See you soon. GO!! read more

Went to a pop up and food was very flavorful and delicious! I'm looking forward to their permanent location in the future! read more

Ruki's Kitchen - Pop up menu March 2025 - Ethiopian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Great customer service! Just discovered this EAV hidden gem, while walking on Flat Shoals. The restaurant is located in a co-op type of set up with multiple cuisines, bench table, seating, and artwork throughout. The current offerings were from Ruki's Ethiopian, a vendor with poke bowls and adjacent Mexican restaurant. I selected the Sega tibs combo with a side of Mesir (red lentils), and also ordered the vegetarian meal which included 4 vegetables. I chose more Mesir (red lentils - love them), Gomen (collard greens), Tikel, (cabbage and potatoes) & Fitfit (Njeri based - see menu for details). Sega consisted of beef cubes, a plethora of onions and delicious spices. Everything was excellent. Prepared to order, which allowed for observation of art work priced for sale and other vendors. The set up is small, but works for to go or dine in. Also enjoyed learning the backstory from the chef, who named restaurant after his mother. I also had the pleasure of seeing true kindness in action as the chef gave a coat and hat to a housing challenged man, on one of the coldest days in November. read more

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Phenomenal I've had quite a few great Ethiopian food experiences here in the Atlanta area but let me tell y'all bout Ruki's!!! I knew it was going to be good off the bat because the injera had such a rich dark color (doesn't look as dark in the pics) which let me know it was straight up teff and not watered down. Many of the other Ethiopian restaurants I've been to water down or mix in other flours to make the injera more palatable to the American palette or because it's cheaper, but not Ruki's! And I so appreciate that. Don't water anything down either you can take it or can't. So anyways yea the injera was everything and I ended up ordering the vegetarian plate, which came with gomen (collard greens), cabbage and some lentils. I just wrote a whole paragraph about the injera lmaooo so you know the accompanying food was banging! Top notch, the best Ethiopian food I've had in a while! Ruki's is currently operating as a pop-up so be sure to check their Ig @rukiskitchenatl to see when and where they will be. Even as a pop up service was great. Both server and owner came out to help and inquire about the food. I am 100% a fan and will continue to support them as they grow and expand as long as they don't compromise on that flavor! read more

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I checked them out at breaker breaker when they had an all June Monday night popup. We stumbled upon it and tried their dry and wet chicken wings. Both were cooked to perfection, crunchy and paired with a super nice spicy sauce. I loved their dry wings with Ethiopian spice. Do try it! read more

Ruki's Kitchen - Pop up kitchen. - Ethiopian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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So glad to have some legit Ethiopian around Atlanta. Makes me miss DC! Perfect little spot inside the We Suki Suki foodhall. The chef was super kind and will prepare it to your desired spice level. Went with a bud and split a steak tibs dish with lentils + the four veggies dish. Excellent injera and super filling portions. Will be back here multiple times. read more

Ruki's Kitchen - top: four veggie sides dish middle: injera bottom: steak tibs with lentils - Ethiopian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

The food and service were both outstanding. The owner personally came over to our table to thank us for dining at his establishment and get feedback on his cuisine. This is authentic Ethiopian food and I will definitely recommend this restaurant to friends and family read more

Ruki's Kitchen - Shrimp Tibs, Gomen and Injera - Ethiopian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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I really enjoyed my meal. The vegetables were fresh and the chicken was delicious. I had tried Ethiopian before at one of ATL's most popular spots...and didn't really care for it. I decided to try it again given that Ruki's is in my neighborhood and was pleasantly surprised. Highly recommend! For any of you afraid of heat, you can request mild! read more

Ruki's Kitchen - Chicken doro tibs with tikal (cabbage and potatoes) - Ethiopian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Food and service is top tier, the owner is is super cool and wants to give you an authentic experience in the middle of EAV! Come thru for top tier food! read more

Ruki's Kitchen - The food was absolutely bomb, the shrimp and beef tips burst with flavor and this Native Ethiopian food in EAV is sure to please! - Ethiopian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Ruki's Kitchen serves up really solid Ethiopian food in this EAV foodhall spot! I had the veggie platter with injera. Their injera is really good, nice and tart like I like it. Their collards were especially standout. I think next time I'll ask for a little more spicy--you can technically adjust the spice level but since I didn't specify I think mine defaulted to mild. The guy cooking and serving was super nice and friendly, too. read more

I am glad I decided to try the food even though I had just finish eating somewhere else. ... Don't judge me for having a greedy moment :) I gentleman behind the counter was so nice. He answered all of my questions. Disclaimer- I've only eaten Ethiopian one other time prior to this visit that was good. I'm thrilled to write I have found a spot I like. It took me a long time complete this review hoping I would find the pictures I think I took... Next time. Fingers crossed I'll remember before eating it all again. I had the greens. The bread. A beef dish with tomatoes. And something spicy. I WOULD HAVE OT ALL AGAIN AND TRY SOMETHING NEW:) read more

Love, love, loveeeeee this spot!!! I had the chicken tips first and my tastebuds went into overload!! The flavors were so mouthwatering and delicious!! The collards and rice were the perfect sides with the meal. I also tried the Injera, which was very good, and I could tell it was authentic; best I've had ever! I also tried the shrimp tips and LISTEN, 10/10 would highly recommend! Let's just say it's now my favorite!!! It's only available on Fridays and Saturdays, and it sells out so quickly, which makes sense!! I love the fact that it's in the heart of EAV! Ali's great and the customer service is superb! I'll definitely be returning to get my East African fix! read more

Ruki's Kitchen - Chicken tips - Ethiopian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Amazing food and great customer service! We ordered takeout and loved the food. It is a good portion and I had enough for leftovers! read more

Ruki's Kitchen - Sega (Beef) Tibs Combo Veggie Platter (4 Veggies) - Ethiopian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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We ordered the chicken and vegetarian platter. All of the spices were perfect! The injera was terrific.

Passing through Atlanta, we happened upon Ruki's Kitchen while looking for another food establishment that was no longer in the location. What sheer luck for us! We had not had Ethiopian food in a while and decided to order a late lunch here. I had the Sega Tibs combo (spicy) with Tikel and Injera rolls. My husband ordered the special Shrimp Tibs combo (mild) with Gomen and Injera rolls. The good was piping hot and so delicious! Just the right amount of heat for me. The Tikel and Injera were a perfect balance of naturally sweet cabbage and tangy bread to the Sega. The shrimp was flavorful and perfectly it cooked and seasoned. The service was attentive and friendly. I cannot recommend Ruki's Kitchen enough for a wonderful meal. read more

SO GOOD!! If you're not familiar with We suki suki, It's a small food hall, with different international food stalls. Probably my favorite food haul in Atlanta now, and the Ethiopian spot is an incredible addition to the varieties of food that's there. I had the veggie platter, so delicious. The collards were slamming! You need to try this spot. Not a lot of Ethiopian places on this side of town, in this area, totally worth it. Will definitely be ordering takeout or stopping in to eat regularly! Service with a smile, was excellent! read more

This is just a single person in a food court making the freshest Ethiopian food you will ever have outside of Ethiopia I think. The food was delicious and the spices were layered and really delicious. I ordered mild and wish I had asked for spice. I want to see what that's like and I'll be back. They will do Catering for Film if you work in the business. I would recommend this hands-down for any crew. They have gluten-free, vegan, meat, whatever you need. Ali, owner and chef, is very nice and personable. But if you're just in the neighborhood, grab that. read more

This place was so good! Great flavor, some of the best Ethiopian food I've had. Definitely recommend the doro tibs and veggie plate.

The food quality is not like it used to be. I need to work on that. It's not Otentic anymore read more

I was disappointed in the portion sizes. Also, the flavors aren't as rich and powerful as other Ethiopian food I have had. It wasn't bad but I probably won't return. read more

Great service and the food is always delicious! Best Ethiopian food in Atlanta for sure!

5 OUT OF 5 STARS!!!!!! They took my tastebuds to Poundtown read more

Best Ethiopian I've had in the city! I change up my orders regularly because you can't go wrong with any combination read more

Amazing food. Very tasteful and made with healthy ingredients. The injera is pure teff. I'm of Eritrean origins so I've been eating Ethiopian/Eritrean all my life...I have to say "Great job!". read more

the owner and food are phenomenal! I've had Ethiopian food all over atl - && hands down thee best Ethiopian food in atl!

Great Ethiopian food! Ali will make sure you enjoy your meal and bring your food out to you. He really cares about the experience his customers have. The space is really cool and unpretentious. I leave satisfied every time. read more

Delicious spot Injera bread is perfect and the spice in the tibs was the best Will be back

This is my first review on Yelp and for great reason. Ruki's Kitchen is the best Ethiopian food that has ever blessed my palate. As a fellow Ethiopian, real recognize real...and this right here is AUTHENTIC! Is it possible to dream about food, yep! Thank you for giving us what what we didn't know we needed, Ruki's Kitchen! read more

Ruki's Kitchen - Menu - Ethiopian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Super delicious beef dish, we'll be back to try the chicken! Anything with onions cooked like that is the best

We were craving Ethiopian food for weeks and happened to find Ruki's Kitchen. Food was AMAZING and definitely satisfied our craving. Would definitely recommend the steak, but you also can't go wrong with the chicken/vegis. The owner/chef was also very friendly. We definitely plan to come back! read more

In terms of aesthetic, it is a simple casual eatery within a food hall, an unpretentious setup and a cool concept in that they share a space with other restaurant vendors. Service was excellent and helpful in giving clarification when choosing between items. It was a focused menu and you can tell they put a lot of quality into the dishes they prepare. Food was made to order and very fresh but still came out quickly. I ordered the sega tibs combo with tikel as the side, all of which came with injera. They did not disappoint! The injera was notably delicious. I don't recall ever noticing injera being so tasty, and it stood out in the best way. It had the perfect amount of sour that complemented the spice and flavors of the other dishes. The steak in the sega combo was tender and seasoned perfectly. I was in a potato mood so the tikel was perfect. All 4 sides were vegan and they have the option for a veg platter so you can eat vegetarian/vegan as well. I am looking forward to trying all the dishes on future visits! read more