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Good food, good service, the parking situation could be a little better, especially for when it gets busy. I do think the first time I came my portion was a bit small, and the 2nd to 3rd time the injera was cold but other than that flavor is there, I love when they have music playing, and love when all the uncles come out. Makes the atmosphere a lot better. I'll definitely be back for that kitfo!!!
I would say given this is my first experience at an Ethiopian restaurant I really liked it. Although the meat portions were really small given that we had three combos. The service was decent and the restaurant smelled like strong incense which at first was overpowering.
I know you're supposed to eat Ethiopian food in person, and I have had that experience before multiple times, but I decided to get takeout. I thought that the Ethiopian food here was just OK and that there were better spots to be had in Seattle. The injera has a lot of normal flour mixed in, so it's not as sour as pure teff and in general, I found that the food to be pretty bland overall. I believe that the veggie combo was a bit more expensive than the regular zagol combo, which has meat, but I didn't find the portions of the veggie to be that much bigger so I definitely think that zagol combo is a better deal. I also think that the portions for Ethiopian food felt a little small so there's better Ethiopian in Seattle but they're also our worst spots as well so it's mid-tier for me.
Very good Ethiopian food! Nice little place with a chill and calm vibe! The Veggie combo platter is a winner, super Onolicious!!! I will definitely be back for more Ethiopian food!!!
Good Ethiopian food. We got the meat combo which was more than enough for two. Spiced well and tasty. Surprised to see a dollar charge for each person's side of injera which in most places is included. It's not a big deal- just surprised. We went off hours and it was not busy but it's a large space and so ample seating available.
First time trying Ethiopian food and my friend recommended this was the best place to go! We got the veggie combo (lots of lentils and different types of salad) with the fish goulash (in the middle)! Everything was so yummy and flavorful! Ethiopian food is surprisingly similar to South Indian cuisine. The aroma of the restaurant from the coffee (i believe) was so soothing! The restaurant itself was very homey, plenty of seating and the service was exceptional! Very nice, accommodating and helpful! I definitely recommend checking out this restaurant!
The food is great and price is perfect!! I have gone here at least twice in a month. I get the meat plate with kitfo raw. Sooo good. Friendly service too. Love the new remodel so it felt nice when I picked my food up. My fave Ethiopian restaurant.
This was my first time having Ethiopian food and mmm it was delicious This local restaurant has great service and prices for the portion you get, and has super friendly vegetarian options. Zagol combo ($18) - this was a bang for your buck. The lentils were the best I've ever had! The cabbage was also a standout. The combination of everything w the slightly sour injira was perfect, it was overall flavortown on a plate Instagram - @joangela.eats
My family and I have eaten here twice and had great meals both times! During our last visit we ordered Doro Wat, Doro Tibis, and the veggie combo. The portions were huge with incredibly fresh ingredients and freshly prepared dishes. The use of spices with the chicken, beef, and vegetables was amazing, especially when eaten with the delicious, spongy Ethiopian bread. I also had a bottle of Ethiopian Harar beer with the meal. It has a light, crisp taste. The waitress who served us was very warm and friendly. The ambiance of the restaurant is very chilled and welcoming. When I'm up in Seattle this will be my go-to restaurant for Ethiopian food. (I'm attaching part of the menu so that you see the wonderful dishes that they offer.)
Delicious and fulfilling! Got the Zagol combo (which has veggies and a meat dish), honey wine (which was really sweet!), and the jebena coffee ceremony. Everything was a hit! - Server was kind even though we changed tables twice because of the sunlight - Large spacing and simple decorations - Quiet on a 2 PM Monday but still had some guests other than me and my roommate - We cleaned up the combo which was more than enough for 2 people - Coffee was really good!! We took some really nice photos
Excellent and fresh Ethiopian food. We've tried a few Ethiopian places in the neighborhood, and this one is the best. I'm now dreaming of when we can go back! We really like the meat combo and the veggie combo. The beef and lentils are fabulous, and the greens (I think they're collards?) and nice and garlicky.
I stumbled across Zagol while trying to find Ethiopian food for friends in town, and I was pleasantly surprised. Street parking down the street was easy to find, and there was no wait on a Saturday night. Zagol looks a little fancier than the other Ethiopian restaurants in the area, but prices are comparable and it is still a small family owned restaurant. My friends and I split the two meat dishes and a veggie dish for four people - all of the food was yummy and the portions were huge. The food was a bit spicier than expected and some of my friends had to keep asking for more water. Service was a little slow, but there seemed to only be one waiter working that night.
29 days ago
A sweet spot, super spot on service! The food was delish! Saucy, spicy, hearty, and fresh. We were so surprised it was 6pm on Friday and we were the only folks there for most of the time, must be more bustling in the late evenings. Sadly they were outta honey wine and their Ethiopian beers and it was a Friday womp! There's a huge stage in the back. Gotta come back someday for the music! read more
I met an Ethiopian friend here who had recommended it. The food was awesome, just spicy enough, and very flavorful. We shared their vegetarian plate, with an order of Doro Wat (chicken in sauce) in the middle. I also got some of their house made Teje, honey wine, which was also tasty. Service was impeccable and friendly. They were nice to let is stay for a while to visit. I'll be coming back! read more
I came on a Sunday and this place was busy. Street parking only and it can be a little difficult. The restaurant is pretty big with a whole bar side in the back. The service was a little slow, but again, it was busy and there were only two people taking orders and serving. With this in mind, our food came out relatively fast. The bathroom area was also a little neglected during this busy rush with none of the sinks having paper towels, so I had to use napkins at the table to dry my hands while waiting for our food. I got an Ethiopian beer, the Zagol combo, and the lamb yebeg tibs. Everything was flavorful and paired well with the injera. The portions were pretty generous. Our meal came with 3 side injera on top of the injera plating all the veggies and meat. Between two people, we had leftovers, but a lot of it is a the injera used for plating. I wish the zagol combo had one more meat option in it, but the addition of the lamb dish was perfect. Definitely try the lamb yebeg tips because it was my favorite out of all, and we got it spicy. There's also a meat combo option on the menu as well if more meat is wanted. The beer is light and paired well with the bold flavors of these dishes. Overall I would come back again. A lot of tables had tea and I would like to try that next time. read more
Good food, good service, the parking situation could be a little better, especially for when it gets busy. I do think the first time I came my portion was a bit small, and the 2nd to 3rd time the injera was cold but other than that flavor is there, I love when they have music playing, and love when all the uncles come out. Makes the atmosphere a lot better. I'll definitely be back for that kitfo!!! read more
1 year ago
I would say given this is my first experience at an Ethiopian restaurant I really liked it. Although the meat portions were really small given that we had three combos. The service was decent and the restaurant smelled like strong incense which at first was overpowering. read more
2 years ago
I know you're supposed to eat Ethiopian food in person, and I have had that experience before multiple times, but I decided to get takeout. I thought that the Ethiopian food here was just OK and that there were better spots to be had in Seattle. The injera has a lot of normal flour mixed in, so it's not as sour as pure teff and in general, I found that the food to be pretty bland overall. I believe that the veggie combo was a bit more expensive than the regular zagol combo, which has meat, but I didn't find the portions of the veggie to be that much bigger so I definitely think that zagol combo is a better deal. I also think that the portions for Ethiopian food felt a little small so there's better Ethiopian in Seattle but they're also our worst spots as well so it's mid-tier for me. read more
2 years ago
Good Ethiopian food. We got the meat combo which was more than enough for two. Spiced well and tasty. Surprised to see a dollar charge for each person's side of injera which in most places is included. It's not a big deal- just surprised. We went off hours and it was not busy but it's a large space and so ample seating available. read more
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First time trying Ethiopian food and my friend recommended this was the best place to go! We got the veggie combo (lots of lentils and different types of salad) with the fish goulash (in the middle)! Everything was so yummy and flavorful! Ethiopian food is surprisingly similar to South Indian cuisine. The aroma of the restaurant from the coffee (i believe) was so soothing! The restaurant itself was very homey, plenty of seating and the service was exceptional! Very nice, accommodating and helpful! I definitely recommend checking out this restaurant! read more
1 year ago
Save your time, dignity and go else where. This place has the worst service, take so much time and serve their friends first before anyone regardless of who came first. Too much nepotism! We waited whole hour without anyone coming to even ask for what drink we wanted! read more
The food is great and price is perfect!! I have gone here at least twice in a month. I get the meat plate with kitfo raw. Sooo good. Friendly service too. Love the new remodel so it felt nice when I picked my food up. My fave Ethiopian restaurant. read more
This was my first time having Ethiopian food and mmm it was delicious This local restaurant has great service and prices for the portion you get, and has super friendly vegetarian options. Zagol combo ($18) - this was a bang for your buck. The lentils were the best I've ever had! The cabbage was also a standout. The combination of everything w the slightly sour injira was perfect, it was overall flavortown on a plate Instagram - @joangela.eats read more
3 years ago
My family and I have eaten here twice and had great meals both times! During our last visit we ordered Doro Wat, Doro Tibis, and the veggie combo. The portions were huge with incredibly fresh ingredients and freshly prepared dishes. The use of spices with the chicken, beef, and vegetables was amazing, especially when eaten with the delicious, spongy Ethiopian bread. I also had a bottle of Ethiopian Harar beer with the meal. It has a light, crisp taste. The waitress who served us was very warm and friendly. The ambiance of the restaurant is very chilled and welcoming. When I'm up in Seattle this will be my go-to restaurant for Ethiopian food. (I'm attaching part of the menu so that you see the wonderful dishes that they offer.) read more
3 years ago
Delicious and fulfilling! Got the Zagol combo (which has veggies and a meat dish), honey wine (which was really sweet!), and the jebena coffee ceremony. Everything was a hit! - Server was kind even though we changed tables twice because of the sunlight - Large spacing and simple decorations - Quiet on a 2 PM Monday but still had some guests other than me and my roommate - We cleaned up the combo which was more than enough for 2 people - Coffee was really good!! We took some really nice photos read more
3 years ago
Excellent and fresh Ethiopian food. We've tried a few Ethiopian places in the neighborhood, and this one is the best. I'm now dreaming of when we can go back! We really like the meat combo and the veggie combo. The beef and lentils are fabulous, and the greens (I think they're collards?) and nice and garlicky. read more
I stumbled across Zagol while trying to find Ethiopian food for friends in town, and I was pleasantly surprised. Street parking down the street was easy to find, and there was no wait on a Saturday night. Zagol looks a little fancier than the other Ethiopian restaurants in the area, but prices are comparable and it is still a small family owned restaurant. My friends and I split the two meat dishes and a veggie dish for four people - all of the food was yummy and the portions were huge. The food was a bit spicier than expected and some of my friends had to keep asking for more water. Service was a little slow, but there seemed to only be one waiter working that night. read more
1 year ago
The dullet here is quite good and so is the shiro! The other vegetables on the veggie combo were just decent -- nothing to write home about. I'm only giving Zagol 4 stars because their injera was baaaaaad... there was no flavor in it! read more
2 years ago
Really flavorful vegetarian combo! Loved everything. We also got Foul but it came with bread rolls. I didn't like the foul as much due to too much oil content. But my spouse liked it. read more
Okie my first time trying Ethiopian and Zagol was a great first choice. Went in there for a late dinner with 4 of my friends, the restaurant wasn't that crowded but a few families inside. Since it was our first time trying Ethiopian food we didn't know what to order or how to order wish the server was a bit more friendly with us without her AirPods. There were miscommunications and we didn't get a dish we were expecting but it was all good since the food tasted really good!! I have seen Injera but never tried it before so I was so excited for it. It's so good and pairs so well with the main dishes. What I love is they give us more than enough Injera. All the meat from the meat combo has distinct flavors and Tase really good with Injera and vegi sides. But the vegi combo is the winner!!!! That spice and flavor from vegi combo tasted wayyy better then meat. I am only getting vegi combo next time. The beer that our server recommended was not on the menu and it was very flavorful and light. I love it. It would have been a solid five stars if our server was a bit more friendlier. read more
1 year ago
I got the Zagol Platter and coffee for to-go. There were two large injeras and the portions were huge. The plate is full of flavors and vibrant colors. I especially enjoyed the qey wot (beef) and kik wot (peas) which paired well with the injera. They have a wide range of vegetarian options as well. I am excited to visit this place in person and I'm especially looking forward to the authentic coffee ceremony! read more
100% recommend this place to everyone I know. It was my first time trying Ethiopian Food and ooohhh what a place to start. Service 9/10: Took about 15mins to take our order but the lady was amazing at suggesting what's good & what's the best. I like spicy food and she had the perfect combo to recommend. Food 10/10: I don't know how to describe how good the food was. The bread was fluffy and tangy, the vegetarian dishes were PACKED with flavor, the meats were tender, spicy & cooked to perfection. It was enough for two people to share but best believe I ate the whole combo by myself! Cleanliness 5/10. The restaurant was alright but the area where you wash your hands does need some tlc. 1000% recommend this place to anyone. read more
4 years ago
I am no Ethiopian food expert, but this was delicious and the portions were huge. I got the Zagol combo and wasn't anywhere near to finishing it. You get two injera to go with it. My friend got the veggie combo and there were more items on it than listed in the menu. They have gluten-free injera upon request and my vegan friend was very happy with her meal. Also, this place was way cheaper than the other Ethiopian restaurants that I've been to in Seattle. Parking was a tad annoying as most of the street parking was taken up. There was plenty of seating and no wait on a Wednesday night. read more
2 years ago
Fire Ethiopian with a really homey vibe. Service was excellent, the waitstaff were open to all our questions for a big group with some that hadn't tried Ethiopian before, and were very attentive to water and our needs. We got the Zagol Combo and it was a great variety. read more
i discovered ethiopian food this past year in washington DC and was craving it at home in the greater Seattle area. There aren't any Ethiopian places in Bellevue, so I knew I had to try it in Seattle. Cherry St in central district has many ethiopian restaurants, all relatively small. Facilities - from what i could tell, Zagol had a larger dining area and is pretty clean. It had nice lighting and plenty of space. It's not fine dining, but still homey. Parking was a bit limited since there's no lot, just some street side parking Service - Our server was incredibly friendly. We came in around 12pm for lunch on a Friday and ordered the Zagol combo and the doro wot. Our food came around 15 mins later (it wasn't too busy). Since my parents were Ethiopian food virgins, our server told us about the various ingredients, veggies, and meats and whether they were spicy or not. Food: when the Zagol Combo came out, my mouth dropped. There was a lot more ingredients than the combos I've had in DC. Three or four types of legumes, salad, beef, collard greens, potatoes, cheese, cabbage, and a bit of a spicy green paste that lowkey reminds me of wasabi. We each got an injera, which tasted delicious. It was fluffy and the perfect thickness. Since my parents aren't used to eating Ethiopian food, they asked for utensils, which were actually helpful to scoop the food onto the injera. My favorites were the red lentils and the potatoes. The doro wot was spicy and had a lot of stew/spices. it also came with a hard boiled egg. it was good, but not my favorite since i had a lot of the spice stew left over. the flavor was strong; i prefer the milder taste of the veggies. total after tax, before tip came down to about $38, which was incredible for a meal for 3 people. we cleared the combo platter and had about an entire injera and half of the doro wot left over. i highly recommend! read more
4 years ago
We had the veggie combo and St.George beer. The combo was very bland in flavor. But the Gomen Wot (collard greens) was good. This place is good for bringing a big group and vegetarian friends. Even though for my taste the flavor was lacking, the food was not oily or greasy so it felt very healthy. Be prepared to spend the night here because the service is very slow. They take their time and it's ok. My friends had the Zagol combo and the Qey Wot (beef stew) was delicious. read more
3 years ago
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I've been coming to Zagol since 2019. I love how they increased the size of their veggie platter. More options and good portion size for 2 people to share. Their enjera was a light color with good flavor but a bit dry on the ends. We ordered another piece to split. Their coffee ceremony was an absolute treat. The coffee was strong and flavorful it came with all the fixings and was presented beautifully. read more
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So yummy. We ordered the veg platter and lamb. The service was friendly and fast. The place was popular on a Thursday night. Highly recommend read more
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