This is my second time eating Ethiopian food. Not only the owner is super nice. They were willing…read moreto take my order before I arrive at the restaurant because it was too close to their closing time. The restaurant is super cute. They have some memorabilia on the wall about Ethiopian culture. You have to come here with open-minded because it's not a common food that you find every day. However, once she do that the food is super delicious. Imagine having a gluten-free crêpe skin like with homemade cow cheese. They have tons of options, but I got Alicha because it's one off the few that's not spicy. Their curry chickpeas, beef are good! Can't wait to come back and try other things. Parking is limited in the plaza.

So excited to finally find Ethiopian cuisine in OC!…read more We came for a casual lunch. The staff was kind and welcoming. We ordered the Veggie Combo with Awaze Tibs - both packed with bold, delicious flavors. I do wish portions of veggies and legumes were a bit bigger. That said, still a great spot to switch things up and explore something different!

Been trying some Ethiopian food lately and glad we found this place!…read more Came here with couple friends because I saw that the traditional combo is a type of food that you want to share, although I saw some people enjoyed their combo alone. It's very healthy and flavorful dish and it's vegetable based. Recommended to add additional meat dishes if you're craving more. Their injera bread (some sort of crepes) is something that you eat with, and I'm telling ya, you'll get addicted pretty quick ! The owner is nice and the staff that help us also nice. He recommended different type of beers as well, so we got to try them. They are very interesting. They have plenty of Ethiopian decorations and pictures all over the restaurant. Parking is plenty in the plaza.

Lunch at Abyssinia felt a little like visiting another country...except it didn't require a…read morepassport or even a freeway. From Huntington Beach, it was just a surface street drive straight north to a quiet corner of Anaheim. I came with a buddy who had never tried Ethiopian food before, while this was my second or third experience. Since he's vegetarian, he ordered the Vegetarian Special, a colorful vegan platter with lentils, okra, cabbage, collard greens and several other flavorful, well-spiced dishes. He really enjoyed the variety because every section had a different flavor and texture. Everything is served with injera, the soft, spongy and slightly tangy Ethiopian flatbread. It arrives underneath the food as well as rolled up on the side. You tear off a piece and use it to scoop up everything--even the salad. No forks appeared, so we committed to the experience and ate with our fingers. I ordered the Awaze Lamb Tibs, featuring tender pieces of lamb cooked with onions, peppers, tomatoes and Ethiopian spices. The lamb was flavorful, nicely seasoned and complemented the injera well. My only rookie mistake was eating so much injera that I started getting full while I still had lamb left. At that point, I wasn't quite sure how to eat the remaining meat without wrapping it in even more bread. A fork would have come in handy, but I managed to get by. Apparently, Ethiopian dining requires both cultural appreciation and a touch of caveman skills. The owner initially came across as a little brisk, but it soon became obvious why: he appeared to be running the entire show himself; cooking, serving and handling the dining room during a lunch rush. Once things slowed down, he stood beside our table and shared some of his story and his philosophy about hard work, quality food, gratitude and the blessings of this country. He turned out to be a thoughtful and interesting man, and that conversation became one of the highlights of our visit. The restaurant is tucked into the corner of an ordinary-looking shopping center, but the inside has genuine character, with photographs of Ethiopia, cultural decorations and collected pieces throughout the room. I could imagine how lively it must feel on a busy evening with Ethiopian families celebrating over traditional food and drinks. Abyssinia offers good-quality food, an engaging owner and a cultural experience you don't get at the average restaurant. Definitely give it a try when you want to do something different. Ethiopia may be an airplane ride away, but this experience is only a surface-street drive to Anaheim.

I got this via delivery and would have loved to try it in person. I'm a big fan of Nigerian food so…read moreI was happy to find this place. I ordered their fufu combo which comes with egisu, goat meat (there are other options if you wanted something else), and fufu. I wanted Eba as well but they didn't have anymore. Instead they gave me an extra fufu. The Egisu was really good! It made me so happy to enjoy this lol. The spices were wonderful and not overpowering. The fufu was smooth and doughy. The goat complemented all the other components really well. The only downside were the hidden chunks of bone in the meat. I crunched down pretty hard and was shocked that I didn't see it coming. Otherwise the food was amazing and I'd order it again! Also got fried plantains and they were a nice way to complement the meal.

This was my first time eating Nigerian food--I loved! We ate in and had egusi with beef and fufu…read moreand coconut rice with plantains and fish. The egusi was amazing and the fufu ball was perfect consistency, light and moist, a wonderful cloud to accompany your egusi. The egusi was my favorite, but the rice, fish and plantains were good too. There are plenty of tables, seating and parking. I loved the small but private parking lot. There is pretty are on the walls and a TV playing if you want entertainment. The ambiance is peaceful and tasteful. Service was kind and friendly. There was a man who was very helpful and considerate of our lack of knowledge. He made recommendations and we asked for low spice--and the spice level was perfect in the egusi! The egusi had just enough spice for flavor but not too much to ruin out meal for us (spice wimps!). We are thankful. This weekend we were just passing Long Beach, but we will definitely return again, looking forward to more Nigerian food - worth the trip just for the food. This review was not requested.

My favorite Ethiopian place in SoCal. None of the spots in Little Ethiopia in LA taste this good or…read moreare such a good value. It's no frills, but they have always been welcoming and helpful to me. And most importantly, the food tastes amazing. Get the vegetarian special, for sure, but also try the Sambusas.

I've been coming to this spot for a few years now, bringing people with me whenever I can. This is…read morea quiet joint, tucked away in a very unassuming strip mall. The food is always made with love and the staff is always respectful. I'm not sure if they will see this but I wanted to express how much I enjoyed the food and the restaurant itself. Sambusas are always freshly made, and the injera plentiful. My go to is always the platter. I never get tired of the variety and I'm sad to see them go. If you have a chance, please give them a visit before they close !

After being so curious about trying Ethiopian cuisine for so long, this was my first time trying…read moreit! I imagined it to be very rich in flavor and it sure exceeded that and made me feel so happy and full. So much gratitude As a Mexican American I yearn for spicy food and the doro wat was something up my alley! The dish had layers of warming spices that were so pleasant to my taste buds. And the injera- it's unlike anything I've had before and it was a delight using it to feed myself... dipping my injera into all my dishes was very ritualistic and I look forward to coming again! The iced tea had subtle tones of spices which was a pleasantly refreshing surprise.

This was an amazing meal and experience! Parking is quite accessible in a strip mall where this…read morerestaurant is located. The customer service was great when we arrived and it was empty which was surprising however many groups did show up by the time I was finished eating and pretty much the whole establishment was filled. The waiter was kind enough to let us smell the coffee beans which was a unique experience for me and I loved it! The food was exceptional we only got a vegetarian combo and an order of sambusas and were filled up! I would definitely come back here and try the Kitfo and Doro Wat. (BTW this was my first ever Ethiopian meal)

Been wanting to try Ethiopian food for the longest time and finally got the chance to! We ordered…read morethe beef and veggie combo platter. It says it feeds 2 people but honestly this could've easily fed 4 people. We had a good amount of leftovers. The beef and veggies on the platter were delicious! They were all well seasoned, flavorful and tender. The only thing my flavor palette couldn't get used to was the sourness of the injera. It's supposed to have a slightly sour flavor from the ingredients that it's made with. It's healthy though! Has a lot of probiotics and fiber. Service was excellent. He was kind and attentive. Our server was the only one working and all of the tables were full. The restaurant is a bit on the smaller end, with about 10-12 tables. It can get packed quickly since this place is popular. There is parking out front in a shared lot with other businesses. Would recommend if you've been curious about trying!

First time having Ethiopian. Can be easily missed in a random strip mall environment. Plenty of…read moreparking so no need to worry. It was a bit stuffy inside and they had the door open with a fan on. Went with the Beef and Veggie combo. Really delicious food. I asked for chilis, hot sauce or something spicy. They had some spices and warned me to put a little on the plate and dab. And yes, it was really spicy. But added a different flavor profile. The mother and son are really nice and explained everything. Would definitely try it out again.

A meal with intention, respect to tradition, warmth and refinement and nothing unnecessary or…read moreextraneous!!! I am in love with this restaurant and I can't wait to go back. S/O and I shared the vegan combo and dereq tibs, a pitcher of their infused water, an Ethiopian cream coffee, and a glass of palm tree (their arnold palmer). The food was fantastic. I loved every bite we had, especially the gomen (braised greens), cabbage and carrot, and the kik alicha. The dereq tibs, though? That was AMAZING. Tender beef, sweet stewed onion, the perfect amount of spice from the serranos. I loved that the dish is accompanied by senafich (a spicy, horseradish-y mustard) and mitmita (a DELICIOUS chili powder that I want to put on everything lol). The beverages were delicious, I love an arnold palmer and this one is probably the best i've ever had with their spiced tea. Their coffee was decadent and strong and perfectly balanced. And the banana split! I am not usually one for dessert but I knew I needed to try this and I'm SO glad I did. A symphony of textures and complex flavors. We may or may not have used our fingers to get the last bits from the dish. The place itself is like a little oasis from the hustle and bustle of the strip mall outside. Vibey music, beautiful furniture and decor, and all attention paid to the little details. Can't wait for them to reopen so we can come back!! Parking - strip mall was crowded, but street parking wasn't too bad to find.

I don't want to be mean, the service was good and the place is cute, but there are some serious…read moreproblems with the food here. Duro wat is supposed to fall apart--that's kinda the point. This was super tough a rubbery, which is a disgrace and also impossible to eat with injera. But all the food was overspiced, which is a shame for any cuisine, let alone a the shining peak of deliciousness that is Ethiopian food. Let the ingredients shine a bit. Lentils are good, split peas are good, shiro is good. I get it that we are far from Fairfax here (let alone DC) and it's a great intention to bring Ethiopian to Eagle Rock, but for those that have eaten and cooked Ethiopian you are going to be disappointed.

The food was delicious, and the staff were incredibly friendly. I highly recommend this place to…read moreanyone looking for a great dining experienc

We went out tonight with our family to Messob. We ordered the family platter and the food was…read moreexcellent! Service was wonderful! Come see for yourselves, you won't be disappointed!