Wow! It was my first time having Ethiopian food today with a friend who wanted to show us and it…read morewas such a wonderful experience! The owner is such a wonderful human being and really cares about his culture and food! He did a wonderful job telling us about the menu and then suggesting the party platter to split between the four of us. It was wonderful eating everything here and my experience was great! Everything was so fresh and I think one of my favorite things was the doro wat! The entire plate was a wonderful rainbow of flavors. I also got some Ethiopian tea post-meal and it was sooo lovely and spiced, they traditionally drink this after a meal and it was such a wonderful way to finish the food off. Highly recommend! Thank you for a lovely meal!

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!

The best Ethiopian and Eritrean food I have had in a long time. Dare I say, ever! I have eaten at…read morenumerous Ethiopian restaurants in Los Angeles (some gems known only within the local Ethiopian community), as well as multiple venues in the San Francisco Bay area. This restaurant surpasses them all. We came to celebrate my friend's birthday (she eats here all the time, has lived in Africa for years, and knows the owner and his family) and ordered the vegetarian combo, okra, Awaze Tibs (beef), hot bubbling Tegabino shiro, and a fried sambusa (lentil filling) appetizer to share. The flavors and seasonings used in the veggie dishes and beef had a nice balance and went exceptionally well together. The injera bread was fluffy and had a good mouthfeel, with enough bounce and texture to pick up and hold the delicious food and sauces together into the perfect bite-sized morsels. Injera bread was so good that I would eat this plain. As a sourdough flatbread, their injera was not overly sour nor dry. We also finished 2 bottles of Ethiopian honey wine, which was less sweet than I expected and closer in profile to a light Chardonnay, than a sweet wine. Wine was a perfect pairing for the food. As far as beverages go, they have a small selection of beer and wine in the menu, along with Ethiopian coffee/tea which is freshly brewed to order. They also have a nice traditional coffee/tea setting in one corner of the restaurant and I was told they provide a special freshly brewed coffee service on weekends. Definitely a top recommendation from me, for authentic Ethiopian and Eritrean food. My friend informed me that this restaurant is a labor of love/care from the owner, who had a very successful engineering career before he opened this restaurant, which was a dream of his to share the foods he grew up with to the local Ethiopian and Eritrean community. Even more reason to love and support this restaurant! We went on a weeknight for early dinner and it wasn't crowded. Plenty of parking as they're located in a small shopping plaza.

Absolutely loved this place! Ethiopian food is quite the dining experience, as well as a GREAT…read moreoption for date night! So in short, if you never had Ethiopian food and need a spot for date night, come here... hungry! Oh.... And you'll be eating/enjoying this meal with your hands which would be the traditional way to eat an Ethiopian meal, but of course, you can always ask for utensils! We ordered the Traditional Combo and you're given this huge platter of Injera (think of a spongy crepe like sourdough tasting bread!) topped with different kinds of Ethiopian Dishes. I used my hand as a reference to show you how big this platter really is! The flavor profiles that I believe would best describe the food would be bold, earthy, tangy with a bit of sourness, spicy, zesty, and VERY aromatic, so if this up your alley, this is a sign to go!

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.

This was our first time trying Nigerian food, and first time at Omalicious/Sumputous…read more We ordered the beef egusi with fufu and combo with coconut rice plantains and fish. Both super delicious we cleaned our egusi plate clean!! Very generous portions and service was really great. They were very nice! We loved the food so much we ordered okra soup (made to order fresh) and another egusi to-go but we decided to try with the goat meat. Normally we aren't goat meat people but we're down to try it! Everything was super delicious. We would definitely come back, excited to try the beef Patties in the future they were sold out when we came. Highly Recommend to others!

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 cuisine since I saw the Simpson's show…read more Parking lot: Shared with a plaza, still plenty of space to park. Not too busy. There is a male and female restroom to wash your hands. Place is more hands on eating. You can request gloves and extra plates to share. We ordered #14 and #21 and it was a lot of food. We couldn't finish it with a group of 7 people. 14. GS special: We asked our waiter and he said that this combo plate was 95% of the menu. All of the veggie platter was really good especially the red beets, chick pea, cabbage. The "Ethiopian tortilla" injera was surprising to me. It was a tangy flavor that paired well with the soft savory or sweet veggie side dishes. The plate also comes with a side of chicken and seasoning and boy it was better than #20. 20. Awaze Tibis: This or #19 made up the other 5% of the menu. Grilled beef was okay but not as good as the veggie dish surprisingly. Majority of the stronger flavors were presented in the veggie dish and injera wrap.

Extremely delicious! It was my boyfriend & I's first time trying Ethiopian food here and we will…read moredefinitely be coming back. We ordered the #14 and the smoothie & tea to drink! Serving sizes are huge and it is great for sharing. Please come here to support! Their restaurant is family owned and everyone is very kind.

My first time having Ethiopian food, and it was fantastic!…read more We ordered the vegan combo, doro wat, and beef awaze tibs. The vegan combo came with a bunch of flavorful things like stewed red lentils, stewed yellow split peas, Ethiopian salad, et cetera. I'm not vegan, but I would have been more than satisfied with just the vegan combo as it was delicious and filling. The doro wat - spicy braised chicken with a hard-boiled egg - was tender and tasty. I thought the beef dish was even better. The beef pieces practically melted in my mouth. And everything went great with the injera, which had a spongy texture that I found absolutely pleasing. The service was also wonderful. Before our meal, our server performed a hand-washing ceremony with rose water. And after we finished eating, we were presented with wet towels to clean our hands. Throughout lunch, our server kept our glasses of water filled. This place is a small intimate spot with very few tables, so reservations are strongly recommended.

Right away, the service was great. Small and intimate spot with one available table outside. We got…read morevery lucky to get that one table since there was a large party which had booked pretty much all the tables up. The infused water carafe is $5 and definitely worth it. Very very refreshing. We opted for the Vegan Sampler and the off menu, ribeye tibs. It was honestly perfect! The only thing we noticed was the portions on the sample platter were a bit small. Delicious with a wide verity, but we had to order two à la cart lentil dishes to balance it all out. Not a deal breaker by any means. We were glad to bring leftovers home. The prices were comprable to other Ethiopian restaurants we've been to, so no concerns there. Only thing I won't be ordering is the 12 dollar Pellegrino. That seemed excessively marked up considering the same bottle is $2.69 at Target or $3.50 at 7/11. We will definitely be back because the food and service were THAT good.

Fantastic food. Excellent service. We'll worth coming here to enjoy the cuisine. Good ambiance.read more

Messob eth cuisine res one of the best in La city and my favorite restaurant…read more I recommend who ever wants to try a modern spice preparation and comfort food