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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.
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.
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
Ruki's was recommended by a colleague and it didn't disappoint. Their food tastes fresh and you can see the preparations from the counter. The staff is friendly too. I had chicken tibs and collards with injera. They have a rice option as well to substitute the injera.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
Went to a pop up and food was very flavorful and delicious! I'm looking forward to their permanent location in the future!
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!
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.
Ruki's Kitchen was really good. This was my first time trying Ethiopian food and it won't my last. I decided to try the doro tibs which is chicken with rice and gomen which is collard greens. My friend got the steak tibs with injera and tikel which is stewed cabbage with potatoes and carrots. I tried some of her injera bread but I was pleased with my rice and collards. The guy who took our order was pretty friendly and gave recommendations since it was my 1st time. The food did have a little spice to it, but it wasn't overbearing. I'm not really a spice person at all. I definitely plan to return. read more
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
This was my first time visiting Ruki's Kitchen and trying Ethiopian food, and I absolutely loved it! I ordered the Doro Tibs (chicken) with Gomen (stewed collard greens), and the flavor did not disappoint. The chicken was tender, the greens were perfectly seasoned, and the spices complemented each other so well. The service was friendly, the food came out quickly, and everything tasted fresh. I also appreciated that this location has free parking and plenty of seating, which made the experience even better. I really loved the restaurant's design and decor. It felt modern, elevated, and inviting, and it matched the quality of the food perfectly. I'll definitely be back to try more dishes! read more
8 months ago
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
9 months ago
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
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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Ruki's was recommended by a colleague and it didn't disappoint. Their food tastes fresh and you can see the preparations from the counter. The staff is friendly too. I had chicken tibs and collards with injera. They have a rice option as well to substitute the injera. read more
9 months ago
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
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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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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
3 years ago
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
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
2 years ago
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
4 months ago
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
7 months ago
4 years ago
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
3 years ago
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
3 years ago
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
3 years ago
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
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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
3 years ago
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
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