Read great reviews about this restaurant on Yelp and thought of giving it a try. We ordered enqualal for for(scrambled egg) which is served with a bread and was delicious because it had berbere spice added. For the main course we ordered injera with veggie platter and Doro wat. Doro wot is a dish which is slow cooked for hours together and that's the reason the chicken piece is steamed so well that it melts in your mouth. The spices of the Doro wot just bursts in your mouth. This was the first time I had tried Doro wot and absolutely loved it. Since we had ordered it separately it came in a clay pot. All the veggies served in the platter were mouth watering. We also tried sambusa and loved the crispness of it. Overall, my tummy and tatse buds were happy and I give it a 4.9. The service was a bit slow as the owner of the restaurant was serving the food. They also have a grocery store attached which has all ethopian spices, ready-made injera and other stuff. I bought berbere spice and got it for a much cheaper price than online and the spices were fresh. This is a must try place if you love ethopian food read more

Sunset Cafe - Veggie platter with injera, sambusa and Doro wat - Ethiopian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Food was fresh and it was great. I highly recommend the Sunset Cafe combo. It's a lot of food and was able to get several meals out of it. The combo could easily feed two people read more

My friend and I just ate here. We ordered the veggie combo & Sunset (meat) combo. We were not prepared for the sheer amount of food. Our waiter actually warned us to only order one, but since I don't eat meat and it costing only $12 per entree, we felt it was ok to go overboard. First, I would say that even for you carnivorous eaters, try the veggie combo. The delicious mixture of lentils, greens, chickpeas, bean...so much protein! Such amazing flavors. I loved the spongy inerja, though I didn't ask if it was truly gluten-free. I looked at the calories of inerja and it looks like for a 12" diameter, it's 150 calories, so overall -- a healthy, plant-based meal. My friend said that my platter was a bit better than his and he is a hardcore lover of all things meaty. Our take home boxes could easily feed 2-3 people. Total price: $27 pre-tip. read more

I ordered the sunset combo. It was ok. It didn't taste fresh, plus it came out pretty quickly so i assume everything was pre-made. The injera was also a let down, because it wasn't soft and spongy like when fresh. The value though is unbeatable. A lot of food is served with the combo (several meats and veggies), so that is really great. The gomen (greens) was the star on the plate. It was exactly what I was looking for as far as flavors and I wish I had more of that instead of some of the other items. Due to it missing some of the flavors I was looking for and the lack of freshness, I rate 3 stars. read more

Sunset Cafe - Sunset combo (missing the salad which I was looking forward to, but maybe they ran out). - Ethiopian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

As Ethiopian places go, this one is solid. Really, really solid. It's spicy enough you know that it's authentic and the injera is sour enough that you know they know what they're doing. I have, unfortunately, not tried many of the Ethiopian options in Seattle; but this was by far the best I have had so far. The decor is suitably arcane, the service is impeccable, I can't give it five stars because it was too spicy for me. That's a matter of taste, but this is my review. I would come back, maybe on the day the beef is better. I was recommended by the manager to order the Lamb Tibs instead as the beef was "hard." I really appreciate when people who work at an establishment are willing to not just admit when things are good, but also when they can improve or if I shouldn't order something that day. Also, very well and reasonably priced. read more

My first time at an Ethiopian restaurant and it was an awesome experience! I've never seen injera bread before, and it was really fantastic. Unlike many other dining experiences, you eat with your hands here. The injera is porous and slightly sour, and you tear off little pieces to scoop up the various salads and stews. Everything had really awesome flavors. read more

Sunset Cafe - Veggie platter - Ethiopian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My husband is Eritrean, so we are super-picky about Habesha restaurant food. While he doesn't have a personal favorite outside of his mom's cooking -- understandable because she really is an incredible cook -- my favorite used to be Lalibela in the CD, which closed down years ago, sadly. We ordered food to go from Sunset Cafe recently, and while we pretty much enjoyed everything, it wasn't the best. We had chicken stew, lamb stew, a couple of lentil dishes, shiro (made out of chickpeas), and a salad. I was really looking forward to the shiro, but theirs came out to be a little less flavorful than I would have liked. There's a pleasant sweetness to really good shiro that I enjoy, and this doesn't have that. Same for everything we had from here, actually. We were looking for a bit more spice in general. Injera was spot on, though, and we got tons and tons of it with the items we ordered. Service was friendly for the most part. Both the server and the cook were out in the dining area when we came in, and they both smiled to welcome us. We were offered the traditional popcorn and candy in the traditional wicker basket as we sat and waited for our food. The place itself is humble and small -- nothing fancy, not a lot of tables and chairs. The restaurant has a tiny parking lot next to it. Other than that, it's all street parking on Rainier Avenue, but it shouldn't be that big of a challenge on a typical day. read more

Sunset Cafe - Ethiopian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Excellent Ethiopian restaurant on the outskirts of Seattle. It's a bit of a hole in the wall type place, but in a good way. The owner acts as both the server and the cook, so everything takes a bit of time. She is a joy, and was very nice to talk to. We ordered the vegetarian combo, and a lamb stew (don't remember the exact name). Both were excellent. The lamb was super tender, and served with a delicious cottage cheese on the side. The vegetarian combo consisted of too many dishes to name on here, around 10 scoops of various vegetable stews and salad, served a top a large injera, with injera rolls on the side. All of the vegetable dish were vary tasty, especially the salad, lentils, and cabbage and potatoes. Prices were excellent for the amount of food we got. These 2 dishes were so much even for 2 starving people ;). Will stop by again next time I find myself in Seattle. read more

Sunset Cafe - Veggie combo in front. Lamb stew in the back. Both excellent. - Ethiopian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

First time trying Ethiopian food It was a blast and they were very accommodating. The dishes were beautifully presented as well. There was a store attached to the restraunt, which was fun to explore. I will definitely be returning again soon. read more

Sunset Cafe - Ethiopian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Ok Not clean Not great Nice people-descent tasting food. Thought I ordered a meat and veggie combo meal but ended up being served 2 meals- one meat combo and one veggie. $35 dollars later, I'll eat at Ruth Chris next time! read more

If all you really care about is how amazing the food is, then this is definitely the place for you. You head a goodly ways down Rainier before you get here, and from outside, it's a very humble spot. Bars on the windows, building looks kinda rickety. But there's parking on the street, and this seems to be a bit of an Ethiopian culinary junction, with a coffee place and another casual restaurant all in the same block. Up a cement stair or two, over the homey welcome mats, and you're in. About 10 tables, a very small bar in the back, and some faded and cracked bathrooms to your right. They're playing Ethiopian Mtv, or something, on the TV and the hi-fi. It's a bit repetitive but very, very cheering to be sure. There's a small staff, and a steady stream of diners and to-go orders. To-go orders? Man, I wish I had this in my neighborhood. I would never stop eating it. The menu is brief, with the usual assortment of slow-roasted lamb, chicken, beef, and vegetable delights, plus a couple combo plates, The prices were so good that we hinted at ordering more than a combo, and the waitress just wouldn't let us--"no, no, too much food for two people." Thank you for that honesty. You were definitely right. We did add some split peas to the meat combo, but they switched out the lentils for them, so it was kind of a regular-sized meat combo. That still was enough to leave us overly full for 12 hours. And soooo good. They bring out the big tin hubcap-sized platter lined with injera, and the owner follows behind with a tray, ready to explain her dishes. She carefully scoops each dish onto the injera, naming and explaining as she goes, so you really get a feel for each dish. Her accent lilts merrily as she speaks, and you just want to listen to her talk (about anything) the whole time you eat. Everything is seasoned to an exceptional depth with complexity you just don't find in most other cuisines. They give you a little basket with injera for scooping, each piece rolled like parchment. We went through about three of those, and paid for it the rest of the night with bloated bellies (please, please, use the smallest pieces you can, for the sake of your own comfort). Everything here was fantastically delicious, and we would have lingered much longer if we hadn't had to hurry to a show that evening. They brought mugs of tea near the end of the meal (well, we ordered them--don't go in expecting them), seasoned with cinnamon before the tea bags even hit the hot water. The teas are just bagged Stash blends, but the cinnamon water livens them up considerably. The owner asked us if we had been in before, and when we said we had not, she chuckled warmly and pointed out she had been open for three years--"so, why not before now?" Thankfully, we won't have to explain ourselves again in answer to that question. But if you haven't been in yet, you will. So prepare your answer, and go explain yourself to Sunny. She will make you very happy you did. read more

Wow. Incredible food. I can't say that I've had a lot of Ethiopian food in my life, but this place was just delicious. My aunt and I split the Vegetable Combo plate, and the owner came out and explained what each item was. There was so much food that we couldn't even finish it. And so cheap! Overall, a great experience. Amazing food, fast, friendly service, and a really nice atmosphere. read more

Sunset Cafe - The owner serving us the Vegetable Combo plate! - Ethiopian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Yeah, I actually did decide to go get lunch at Sunset while writing my previous review. This time I got the Sunset Combo of all meats, and the owner actually threw in a few extra items just because! There were 3 lamb stews, a chicken stew, another chicken & greens dish, some lamb tripe (I think), and even some kitfo, which I enjoyed more than I thought I would. She was also kind enough to swap out the lentils that usually come with the Sunset Combo and added collard greens instead. My meal ended with some of the regular customers inviting me to share in their freshly roasted Ethiopian-style coffee... sweet and strong! I love it at Sunset Cafe. read more

Sunset Cafe - Sunset Combo of meats, with a few extra items because the owner is so kind! - Ethiopian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Sunset cafe is what I like to call an underdog. Let me tell you, from baseball to food, I love a good underdog. Located outside of downtown, I think, if you weren't looking for good & legit Ethiopian food, you wouldn't venture into these corners of the neighborhood. Sunny is the do everything, do it all goddess. She cooks all the food herself and comes out to serve/explain it to you. She even had a full conversation with us and brought out more of our favorite sides! It's quite hard to come across a business/owner with so much genuine love and heart like this these days! We ordered the ATKILT ALICHA and the SUNSET COMBO. The Injera was nice and fluffy without being overly sour. A lot of cabbage and other veggies of all sorts were incorporated into the sunset combo....so don't be afraid that it'll all just be meat because it's not! We were afraid so hence, the ATKILT ALICHA dish was ordered (it's always good to eat more veggies anyway!). My favorites were the beef & gomen (collared greens) and the taliwat. The lamb and beef were so juicy and so full of flavor. Sunny didn't make the gomen sour or with a funky flavor/aftertaste like other places I've been to... You could tell a lot of Ethiopian love was put into every single dish. The traditional doro wat was surprisingly very tender and cooked perfectly (a lot of places tend to overcook this part!....even the popular Ensarro in Oakland, CA). I have to say, coming from the Bay Area, lots of delicious Ethiopian restaurants coexist on one side of the bay and boy of boy, Sunset Cafe would truly be one of the top contenders if it was in California! Support Sunny you guys! Parking is free and plentiful on the streets! (I don't understand the tax on parking or the 2 hour parking limits everywhere in Seattle!). Sunny is a sweetheart. Her food is super affordable and legit! Noms! read more

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Had the lamb tibs and doro wot. Both were amazing, and I love that additional injera was served rolled. The doro wot has a decent level of heat to it. I was here on a warm day - FYI there is no air conditioning. Doors and windows were open, but the interior was still dimly lit, hot, and everything felt sticky. I went to the restroom to wash my hands of the great doro wot sauce. As soon as the light came on, a roach scurried around the wall, desperately looking for another hiding spot. The experience was just a little too authentic for me. read more

Ethiopian food fans - get your Yelp Bookmark button ready. Sunset Cafe is exactly what you've been looking for. We originally looked to go to Altaye, but apparently they decided to close earlier than their advertised time of 9 pm (we showed up around 8:15 or so). In a scramble to find a replacement place to eat, Sunset presented itself, albeit very discreetly. The outside of the restaurant is unassuming, as it appears like a convenience store. Walking inside, you experience a very humble setting, since lavish decorations are replaced with just a series of tables and some decorations indicative of East Africa. At the front is a simple bar that serves up some of the staple liquors like gin and vodka. The complexity sets in with the food. Should you have any doubts, just look at my photos attached to this review. We originally opted to each order a dish, but we were cautioned by the chef that this would be too much. A completely appreciated and honest assessment, since their portions turn out to be enough to share between two (I felt bad because the restaurant wasn't earning much profit as the meal was only $13). Here is a list of the foods included atop our injera bread: - Beef tibs - Lamb tibs - Collard greens - Chicken with greens - Lamb with greens - Beef with spicy sauce and egg As my review says, the food was nothing short of a 5 star, when taking into account freshness, taste, and texture. It was immediately apparent that the food was cooked with plenty of TLC, and the chef was even kind enough to bring the food out in individual bowls, then portion each dish out on top of our injera bread. An appropriate closing note would be to comment on this staple they call injera. Probably the best I've had - the injera was perfectly tart, and not too thick at all. Not only do they give you a generous starting portion of injera, but they refill you as needed. Perfect to wrap your food with, or to sop up the great sauce they use for the food. Enjoy, peeps. read more

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Felt a bit adventurist when we first arrive to Seattle. So, my boyfriend and I wanted to try this place out. (Just a bit of an insider scoop; I've been to about 3 places for Ethiopian food in So. Cal and haven't found something as great as this place. So a bit of advice for those who want to try out Ethiopian food for their first time or want to try something different, this is the place to be.) If you truly want to believe in the theory of not truly judging a book by it's cover, this is the place to go. The location of this place is in a very ethnic part of town, the building is located in a random spot and you'll need to park your car on the street because the parking lot at the restaurant only covers 3 cars. This place is a Ma-and-Pa shop and a hole in the wall place... so expect to eat some GREAT food! Oh yeah, in Ethiopian culture they don't traditionally use utensils to eat with... you are going to use your hands to eat. The cleanness way to eat with your hands is use the spongy bread to pick up the wet/saucy foods. Decor/Cleanliness Ok... the building looks beat up from the outside, and when you walk into the restaurant, it looks over used... so yes... the establishment has seen better days. Since we arrived during the evening... the place was dimly lit. Including the restaurant did looked clean. So... yes... you should feel comfortable eating there. Food We ordered their BBQ wings as an appetizer and the Sunset combo. Honestly... I could have done without the BBQ wings because they weren't anything special but the Sunset combo, I totally recommend everyone to get that. The Sunset combo is basically a little bit of everything on a spongy bread thing; there were some vegetable sides, some meat sides and home made cheese. Ethiopian food is very interesting... so the food might not match up on what you think Ethiopian food is because some of the favors are very interesting to your palate. Service Great service. The owner/waitress/cook will tell you about the food if you are unfamiliar to it. Including, she will tell you if you ordered too much food for your party or not. She will also prompt you on how to eat the food as well. So... we felt really taken cared of by her. Overall Experience 5 stars for Sunset Cafe! The food really did speak for itself and the service was great! I do recommend it to anyone who is adventurist, or anyone who enjoys eating at a hole in the wall place or anyone who wants to support a Ma-and-Pa establishment. I do recommend coming with friends or family! Happy Eating Everybody! read more

Sunset Cafe - Sunset combo!!! - Ethiopian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This is a pretty solid Ethiopian restaurant and it was a good place to take someone who had never had Ethiopian food before because the cook comes out and actually explains each dish to you and spoons it out onto the injera bread. That extra touch is very nice. My friend was visiting from Korea and he really liked it. The Sunset Combo is a great place to start and to be honest it was enough for three of us. Usually two of us get it and we have a lot left over. With three it was perfect. The young lady taking our order kept insisting it was't enough food but we know how much we can eat. I have had some of the appetizers here as well and most were pretty good. The Sunset burrito which is with injera and beef or veggies. The thing is if you get a combo platter it is very similar, so try and get a different appetizer. The burritos were so big we could barely eat our food when it came! The Tibbs are all good. We have had the lamb, beef and they are nice and spicy with jalapeños. The chicken Tibbs None of them were dry and the balance of spices were great. The Doro Tibbs is chicken and it was very tasty as well. The Que Wott lamb stew was very flavorful. The only downsides were that I had the tea it was disappointed because it was flavored water with a teabag. Also, there were communication issues with the young woman taking our order both times we were here. read more

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Phenomenal food. We eat a lot of Ethiopian, this was our first time trying Sunset Cafe tho. We ordered delivery through yelp. The food arrived quickly and well packed. Everything was so flavorful. We had the beef tibs and sunset combo. Next time we will order just the sunset combo, because it was awesome. The sunset combo had enough food for the two of us, plus leftovers for lunch. Delicious - all the meats were spot on - lamb, beef, chicken - with deep flavor, the veggies were tasty and well cooked. The injera was perfect, just the way I like it. We both loved the sauce for all the wotts, the tibs were good too but that sauce OMG. Spiced beautifully, flavorful, my mouth is watering just thinking about it. read more

I've been to several Ethiopian restaurants however Sunset Cafe is the best. I visit Seattle every couple months and always stop by to enjoy Sunny's food and to see her beautiful smile. The food is great, but it's also the warmth Sunny brings when you meet her. Some things to note when visiting: This is not a rush in / rush out restaurant. Sunny makes each order on the spot so it takes a little time. Expect to be there no less than 1.5 hours. Just relax! Yes, the area looks a little sketchy. It's just a less developed area of Seattle, that's all. If you're expecting a Ballard downtown then you're in the wrong area. If you want great food and to meet Sunny, then come in! Also, if you're a vegetarian like me then there are plenty of options. Many times Sunny whips up something new (not on the menu) based on seasonal ingredients and it is always a nice surprise, and delicious! read more

Sunset Cafe - Vegetarian combo enough to serve three - four people. Every single item is delicious! - Ethiopian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Decided to be adventrous today and try Ethiopian food for the first time. W/ the review and high ratings in Yelp, I decided to go w/ Sunset Cafe. As we pulled up, we found the area to busy and bars outside the windows of this cozy joint, but then again...those are the best places. We were greeted immediately and the gentleman was very nice. I have to say, its been a while but the menu prices were cheap, not reasonable but cheap! We decided to get the Sunset combo $12.99 and the veggie combo $11.99. Each combo feeds 2-3 people. What a deal. Not sure what Ethiopian food is supposed to taste like but it was all great. The platter was beautifully arranged as our server explained what each dish was. I highly suggest getting a combo because you can taste a variety of dishes from collard greens to lentils, string beans. It was all great, hats off to the chef. I appreciate the price, customer service, and the food. Oh yeah...5 stars. read more

So incredibly tasty!!! Lately I haven't had the heart or energy to cook proper meals at home ans had grown so tired of not-great take out. Today I decided to try again and go for something nutritious and comforting and I got it!!! This was my first time ordering from Sunset Cafe and I'm already looking forward to the next time. Thanks for feeding my spirit a what has been such a rough week. read more

GREAT food, friendly service, large portions, what more could you ask for?

Sunset is an Ethiopian restaurant in South Seattle, and it recently underwent a facelift and now has more seating. They extended to the right and added booths near the bar to accommodate larger groups. On weekends, vans full of people with their extended families and friends travel from the north and east to feast on the veggie and meat combos at Sunset. I am known to bring out-of-town visitors here. In fact, I have never eaten here with a local. Its always in the company of outsiders. Some of whom become transplants and pass on the tradition. Sunset offers a variety of Ethiopian food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The Sunset combo is perfect for 2-3 people and will leave you feeling satisfied. If you enjoy Indian food, then Ethiopian food will open your eyes to another cuisine with similar twists and flavors (injera to roti, the combinations to sabzis and curries). I noticed that the portion size seemed smaller on my last visit, but it was still enough to feed 3 without any leftovers. We did order an appetizer, but the combos provide the greatest value. There is also an opportunity to partake in an Ethiopian tea ceremony. This usually requires at least 2 participants, but on occasion, the owner has been known to brew coffee and offer it to all of the patrons as a small treat and big act of kindness. I always enjoy seeing her bright smile when I visit. Overall, I would recommend Sunset with no reservations, literally and figuratively. read more

Under new ownership. Sunny set the bar pretty high for Ethiopian food. It wasn't bad but it definitely wasn't sunny. Portions were definitely smaller, the combo had less variety and the taste was different (again not bad, just not sunny). read more

Sunset Cafe - Sunset combo - Ethiopian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I had the veggie combo. Although the wait was long (which is usual for all Ethiopian restaurants I've been to), it may have been the best Ethiopian veggie combo I've ever had. There were 9 different things on the injera. And it came with a lot of injera on the side (I still took care of it all so..... But that might be commentary about me rather than the quantity). There is a TV which was showing live EPL soccer which I appreciated on a Saturday morning.... The price is a little more than what I expected, but for so many varieties of things, I didn't mind. Keep it up. And thanks for sharing your cuisine with us. read more

Pros: injera was delivered in rolled pieces which made it easier to eat Cons: didn't have sambusa on the day I was there, limited street parking, food was slow to come out, waitress/server took our order, delivered the food, and disappeared behind the kitchen. I had to call out loud to get her attention. Overall, this place does the job of satisfying Ethiopian food cravings, however, I've experienced tastier food for less price. read more

We ordered the veggie combo and meat combo. So delicious!! When I went to Ethiopia I ate shiro every single day and I'm always searching for shiro that tastes as good as the shiro you will get there. I have been back a few times and this will be my new go to spot! This restaurant has an at home feeling. read more

Sunset Cafe - Ethiopian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I usually favor the vege combo platter in most other ethiopian places, but at sunset cafe, i preferred the meat platter because every single item was tender to my surprise. I ordered 2 vege and 2 meat combo platter for a family dinner for 7 people, and there was an incredible amount of food. everything was flavorful, different, and we couldn't get enough of it. The nice, sweet older lady who must be the cook came out with the tray of food and described every single item. We instantly got excited to eat upon seeing, smelling, and hearing about the food, but you might get impatient having to wait to hear her explain everything if you're starved. This place isn't "nice" so don't expect anything fancy. But the food is superb and the service is great. read more

Food is a solid 10/10 Covid precautions - 0/10; No masks at all, neither the employees nor any of the patrons. In normal times I would have rated the place 5 stars, but Covid precautions are important right now and it's sad to see a business taking it so casually. read more

Sadly, it is no longer Sunny's place, the name is the sane, but Sunny is no longer there. There is a new owner now, they have remodeled and expanded the place. We will miss Sunny's charming and warm disposition as well as her incredible cuisine, which I believe, was best in town. Be aware that the new owner does not serve any alcohol and does not plan to serve it in the future. I can't yet comment on the food, we had planned to try the place out but prefer a beer with our meal so we went elsewhere. read more

This is probably some of the best Ethiopian food I've had. We had the gored gored (after promising the lady - owner, maybe? - that we really wanted it) and one of the tibs dishes. Lunch came with plenty of injeera and the concomitant salad and greens. Everything was top notch, and do try the gored gored! read more

Sunset Cafe - Gored gored, tibs, salad, and greens - Ethiopian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Went to Sunset Cafe with my family to get some doro wot with chicken and a veggie option as well. We went inside to order to go and I'd say the wait was about 20 minutes. The staff was attentive and gave us an appetizer of popcorn for free while we were waiting. The menu said that the doro wot with chicken came with two pieces of chicken per order. When we got home we found out we were only given one piece of chicken per order. However, this is common with Ethiopian/Eritrean restaurants. Either it doesn't specify how much protein you're getting or you just don't get much at all. So I didn't attribute this into my rating for the Sunset Cafe. Overall the flavors of the doro wot were great and not too spicy. They gave us plenty of injera bread as well to go along with the entrees. The chicken was tender and yummy. I would visit Sunset Cafe again in the future. read more

Please eat here, it was very, very good and very, very well priced. My husband and I had dinner here for the first time tonight. It is the first time I've had Ethiopian food since I lived in Oakland, CA years ago. Sunset Cafe is on par with the best and the dining room was very quiet, I hope the proprietor Sunny is getting enough business because it would be a shame if she had to close her doors. We had the veggie platter and the veggie burrito appetizer. Both were delicious and we couldn't finish despite the fact that we stuffed ourselves, and trust me we can put down some grub. Wonderfully spiced collards, green peas, yellow peas, cabbage, okra, red beans, and much more. Oh yeah, homemade cheese was great too. read more

Sunset Cafe - Veggie Platter - Ethiopian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We had the veggie combo, meat combo, and Sunset special. Really delicious, generous portions for the price, well-spiced, and enough injera to enjoy it all. We look forward to having it again! read more

Ohhhh my goodness! I've been wanting to try Ethiopian/Eritrean food for some time now. I am so grateful to have tried this beautiful restaurant. If you've driven past this place for ten years, like me, do yourself a favor and give this spot a try. The food was very palatable! The flavors were s o g o o d! No crazy hey-let's-try-to-make-this-dish-Instagram(mable)-for-likes in appearance or taste. Order the tea! Just do it. I'd order it first, before your food, because the temperature can be piping hot. By the time you're digging in to your food, their tea is less hot and is a perfect beverage to wash it down. A perfect blend of natural spices and very aromatic. Mmmmm! The vibe was really nice and calm when you walk through the door. Greeted by a very nice lady who works there. She has an such infectious smile too. You will experience a wait, but that is because you have experienced cooks who know what they are doing. Especially with something as authentic as Ethiopian/Eritrean cuisine, you don't put a rush on real ingredients. Especially when it's well-constructed, well-presented and ready to be eaten. Go here! Order the tea. Order everything off of the menu (I ordered the vegetarian sampler... so bomb! Eyes were bigger than my stomach though). Get your hands dirty. Enjoy yourself. Seriously. Much better than going to [*bleep* don't say that, you might get sued] read more

Absolutely hands down epic grub. Best hole in the wall south of I-90 for Ethiopian. Great service, tasty food, and excellent value. Everything is fresh and in-house made. For $$ price range, it's one of the 10 best restaurants of any cuisine in Seattle. A paradise in the vast sea of Ethiopian / Eritrean kitchens on Ranier avenue south. The digs are simple yet neat, lighting subdued but ample.....a utilitarian dining space of movable tables and chairs to suit the needs of the initiates and the faithful, who regularly ply this café for their sustenance. They have the most items I've seen on any menu for this type of nosh, still working my way through it all....So far, no regrets or disappointments, just yummy, unique, and dare I say addicting, affordable food. read more

Went for dinner . Took 6 friends along , 4 of them are first time trying Ethiopian food. Every one liked it. We ordered 4 meat combo plates , one lamb tibs . Everything was delicious and the service was great. The food is such a great value too! The best Ethiopian food I had so far! It's a lot of food. We are heavy eaters but still ended up wasting a lot of food :( ... Just because we are so full and no one wants to take the food home. Injera rolls served separately as well, As much as you can eat. read more

Sunset Cafe has changed owners, Sunny is no longer there. This greatly sadness me, as she was an amazing cook and a gregarious owner. The restaurant has received a major renovation and expansion into the former store front. New floors, seating, tables, a couple half walls, and the bar area has been cleaned up. Much cleaner look, though honestly I was always a fan of the ambiance under Sunny. The menu is the exact same, prices slightly adjusted upwards though still super reasonable. I had the veggie combo and was pleased to see many of the same dishes with good variety. The spice level was a bit lower and the portions were more modest, but I still ended up stuffed. The injera was firmer and seemed thicker compared to Sunny's. I didn't enjoy it quite as much, but passable. The veggies seemed to be cooked in less oil and tasted firmer and fresher to me, yums. The new owner was totally nice and gave my baby some french bread to nosh on. Overall I enjoyed my meal but it definitely felt like going to a new spot. Probably still the best of three Ethiopian joints on the block, but Sunny's touch will be missed. read more

Three friends and I came here for some awesome Ethiopian food. We opted for the lamb tips and veggie combo. I am not one to eat a lot of spicy foods so we got the medium level of spiciness and it was just right. The food was delicious! My only complaint is that we did not order enough. If I were to come back with a table of four, I will definitely get one more dish. The service was also great and super nice. read more

Sunset Cafe - Ethiopian Near Me - Seattle, Washington