Seattle's Ethiopian food scene does it again. My mom and I got the meat combo plus fish goulash. Everything was fresh and tasty so it was a perfect way to spend a Fri evening. The injera here is more mild, less sour, than the other places I visited. My personal preference is for a little more fermentation but I can see this as a less daunting introduction of injera to those who never tried it before. The fish goulash was jaw droppingly good. Huge chunks of fish that's crispy and saucy. 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

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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!!! read more

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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

Zagol Ethiopian Restaurant - Zagol Combo and Veggie Combo - Ethiopian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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!!! read more

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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

Zagol Ethiopian Restaurant - Veggie Combo Meat Combo Zagol Combo - Ethiopian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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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My long-time go to for Ethiopian food in Seattle! Make sure to start with the traditional coffee service before you fall into the mesmerizing veggie combo. read more

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

Zagol Ethiopian Restaurant - Doro Wot - Ethiopian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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

Zagol Ethiopian Restaurant - Ethiopian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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

Zagol Ethiopian Restaurant - Meat Combo - Ethiopian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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

Zagol Ethiopian Restaurant - Ethiopian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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

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Amazing Ethiopian food! Whenever I go to an Ethiopian restaurant, I order doro wot and a selection of vegetarian dishes. The doro wot at Zagol was addictive. It was so so tasty. The portions were sizable, especially for the price. We went on a Monday evening and the restaurant was about half-full. I hear they have great coffee and I can't wait to try it! read more

*vegan review* Delicious Ethiopian food, one of my all-time favorite Ethiopian restaurants. Hubby and I always get the veggie combo for dinner and it's perfect. They also have my favorite ful so I love coming here for breakfast/brunch. They're a little more heavy-handed with spicy peppers (like jalapeños) than other Ethiopian places I've been to, which I love! But if you're very sensitive just be careful. Love this place! read more

Flavors were good, portions average in this economy. My problem lies in the fact that we were charged for an extra injera we never asked for, and for a to-go box that we needed for our leftovers ????? This was never mentioned while we were dining or when we asked for the box, simply shown on the receipt. As someone who's spent their entire career in hospitality, I understand if this had been disclosed but since it wasn't, it's a matter of principle and Im extremely disappointed. This is not how you run a business. I hope that management can take this into consideration and make an improvement. read more

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

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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

Zagol Ethiopian Restaurant - Meat Combo - Ethiopian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The food is so delicious and plentiful. The service is delightful. We were there during a football game and it was a lot of fun.

The food was so tasty and there were so many different options with the combo. The service was a little slow, but it was definitely worth the wait. They have a nice bar & restaurant area. read more

Zagol Ethiopian Restaurant - Veggie Combo - Ethiopian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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

Zagol Ethiopian Restaurant - Dullet, Veggie Combo - Ethiopian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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

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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

Zagol Ethiopian Restaurant - Ethiopian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

They are the real deal I I've never been there in person I kind of don't like to be in public very often sometimes it's weird when fine dining is weird after covid especially if you're dating or something just depends on who you're rolling with I guess anyway their food is amazing and I have nothing but good things to say and they're always always on time if not early in my situation I appreciate that so much I tried to tip extra when I can I'm not very rich but if I am going to spend money on eating out or fine dining this to me is a form of fine dining because I really like the food all of the food for the most part but this is what I eat a majority of the time as I am a performer and health conscious I even learned some words and some language I hope I didn't get it wrong I'm trying guys one day at a time thank you you made healing from surgery better and made me remember some of the things that I love about this culture you are appreciated I also like their beef tips but I don't eat meat very often I try not to. So if you're a vegetarian is the perfect for you I don't know about vegans but I'm okay with it but then again I walk on the wild side. 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

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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

Zagol Ethiopian Restaurant - Zagol combo - Ethiopian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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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

Zagol Ethiopian Restaurant - Zagol Platter - Ethiopian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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

Zagol Ethiopian Restaurant - Zagol Combo - Ethiopian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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

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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

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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

Zagol Ethiopian Restaurant - Veggie combo and Ethiopian beer - Ethiopian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Out of rice at 5pm. Yes, you read that correctly. Out of rice. They offered spaghetti instead - lol!! No one else in the restaurant eating. The food was so-so and expensive for what you got. Not a place I would return. read more

I've been trying the various Ethiopian restaurants in this area, and so far this is my favorite! The Zogal Combo is a great deal for two people, and the flavors are amazing! Just the right amount of spices! The meat was tender and delicious. The variety of veggies and lentils was great. The service was good and fairly fast at lunch. The only complaint is they were out of Ethiopian beer, but I didn't really need that anyway! read more

Great quality Ethiopian food! We got the meat combo which was more than enough for two people. The food was fresh and tasty.

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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This is my go to place for an Ethiopian vegetarian combo. I usually have to buy two even though the portions are bountiful, because my kids dove in to my plate as well lol usually they go after the lentils and greens which are also my favorites as well! Highly recommended for the veggie combo, I have not had any of the other dishes. The service is friendly and the place is kept tidy. I will update with pics my next visit. read more

Highly enjoyed everything recommended by our waitress. I actually think the vegetarian dishes here are the best, go for the combo to try it all!! Can't wait to go back and enjoy the Ethiopian coffee I missed out on last time! read more

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

Zagol Ethiopian Restaurant - The bill was reasonable and beautifully presented - Ethiopian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Okay Ethiopian food. The info I want to share is that if you don't like spicy food, they don't accommodate. I asked for it to be as mild as possible, and one of the meat dishes was 3* spicy, and the another was 2* spicy. At the Ethiopian restaurant a block east, when I asked for not-spicy, they offered to substitute of a less spicy dish. The salad was overly salted and there was a limited amount of injera available. Our water glasses remained empty after the first fill, and although there were 3-4 servers working, they avoided eye-contact and did not check up on us. The bathroom was out of paper towels and the toilet paper was a loose roll on top of the tank. Overall, lacking hospitality and attention to detail. read more

I have been coming to this place since the 90's when it was called Assimba. Same location similar menu, same hospitality, much better decro. My children and I love this place and we bring our friends and families here all the time. Yes, service is a slow, and limited beverage choices. But the food and hospitality are . They used to take personal checks if you didn't bring cash. I am glad they take credit cards now. read more