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Sekela Ethiopia Restaurant

5.0 (52 reviews)
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George W.

I have been waiting to try Ethiopian cuisine for a while, and Sekela was the perfect introduction. This hidden gem has a wonderful, homey atmosphere that makes you feel like you're in your favorite aunt's living room. The owner's hospitality is truly the heart of the place. I ordered the veggie combo with injera, and because everything is made to order, it arrived incredibly fresh and flavorful. The asparagus and carrots were really flavorful with garlic and the lentils are delicious. Please try this hole in the wall, you won't regret it!

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Linda N.

My husband suggested we try this place for lunch with some friends. None of us have ever tried Ethiopian food and we were not sure what to expect. We came on New Year's Eve and it was relatively empty inside with maybe two other patrons. The interior was decorated with Ethiopian decor like curtains and artwork all along the wall and ceiling. We were given a menu and I decided I wanted to share the veggie combo with my husband because I wasn't too hungry. The food came out on a huge plate! The veggie combo had "Red lentil stew split yellow pea stew whole lentils string beans, Greens,mixed vegetable(cabbages, carrots)Chicken pea stew, injera mixed with red pepper sauce tomato salad with house dressing served with injera." I didn't know what injera was so I looked it up and it's a fermented sour and spongy flatbread. The combo plate can with extra injera on the side. We tore that and used it to scoop up the food. There were no utensils - just your hands! My favorite was the mixed vegetables. It was really flavorful and good texture for a stir fry. The cabbage and beets were also tasty as well. I'm glad we decided to share because it was a lot of food! I got pretty full. After we were done eating, the owner asked if everything was good and we told her it was delicious! We told her it was all of our first time and she was surprised. She was very sweet and offered my friend complimentary coffee because he was on the fence about getting some or not. She also offered us herbal tea and I took her up on it. It came out piping hot and she gave us some sugar to add to it. It hit the spot on a rainy day and warmed me right up. She was so hospitable and so happy to hear us enjoying her food. I highly recommend checking this place out - especially if you've never tried Ethiopian food before. She told me they opened about 4 months ago. Go support small businesses and check this place out! I'll be coming back if I'm in the area again.

Anna C.

I have been wanting to try Ethiopian food for a while and came across this place. I am so glad I did. It was delicious. The host is not only the host but the waitress and the cook. She was pleasant and helped us decide on what we should try for our first time. The restaurant is small yet cozy and has cultural art displayed. I will definitely be returning!

VEGGIE COMBO  AWAZE TIBS

The veggie combo and awaze tibs were fantastic!!! The service was warm and we felt a very friendly atmosphere.

Veggie combo
Yareli O.

I'm so glad to see an Ethiopian restaurant open in the IE! It's a small family owned and ran restaurant with a cozy welcoming atmosphere. Both the service and food were wonderful. I ordered the veggie combo which was both delicious and a great size. The sambusas were also very tasty. It was a wonderful warm comforting meal on a cold rainy day :)

Veggie Combo Plate
Maeve-Darly D.

I loved this place! It was my first time having Ethiopian food and I will definitely be back. Everything is made to order and feels very authentic and made with love. It's a small restaurant but has enough space to feed multiple families. I got the beef sambusa and the veggie combo plate. I loved the dip with the beef sambusa. This platter is huge and I had enough to take home for my brother to try. We LOVE the red lentils and everything was delicious. Amazing service and I can't wait to come back to try the doro wot next!

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Gina B.

All the above, location is great ! The room is clean, decorated with taste, by an Ethiopian, full of her memoirs of it, colorful and beautiful pieces, the service is friendly and can explain you whatever you need to ask about everything , food was Glorious! I felt moved by the spices to another time and space. Even my husband was surprised by the presentation and the level of love put in the details even on the food. The photos match the food AMAZING! And yet the food smell and taste better than them. Whomever read all this please let's make this a successful restaurant in the IE RIVERSIDE area.

Some of the best most flavorful food! It was more than enough for 4 big guys!
Rock T.

Amazing food! Service was great and while it did take some time for everything to come out ( only 1 nice lady working) that meant everything was fresh! Will definitely be coming back!

Veggie plate, and 2 different beef dishes.

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Food is very fresh and tasted awesome! Owner is very personal and proud of her authentic Ethiopian food.

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Such a great place! Food is amazing and the hospitality is better!! I come once every two weeks.

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Excellent food and service. We got the Qey Wot and the Shekla Tibs. The Wot was very flavorful and the tibs were tender.

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