My daughter and I visited Indy to see The Lion King Musical, and we like to experience a bit of…read moreculture when deciding where to eat that somewhat correlates with the show. I am so happy that we chose Axum. The woman and man working (I assume were the owners) were very pleasant and attentive. My daughter had the homemade spiced hot tea, and I had the Axum Mess (the homemade honey wine. They were both very good. We then shared the Axum Special Lamb Combo, and I must say, it was so very delicious. We were a little unsure at first of not having silverware, but we dug in and created the perfect bite every time. I have never had beets that I liked until now, and my daughter has never liked beans of any sort, but loved the lentils. As our first experience with Ethiopian food, we were not disappointed in any way. The restaurant is very artful too! We loved the art on each table! I only wished we lived closer so we could be regulars. We were the only people in there at peak supper time, and that was shocking. People should be flocking there to keep them busy.

I had the most amazing time celebrating my friend at this restaurant. My friend that mentioned that…read moreshe does not like Ethiopian food has only good things to say. This is great establishment where the staff is always so friendly and attentive. The place is clean and there is even a hand washing station. I love how the Ethiopian culture is highlighted from the videos broadcasted on the tv, art and decor throughout the restaurant. The food was amazing. We got mild spice and it did not disappoint. We got the 4 person meal for 3 of us and there was plenty of left overs. There was a. Assortment of meats and vegetarian options and they were all delicious. My only issue was the injera and some of the sides were cold or close to Lukewarm. I love hot food or at least warm. Also, there is paid street side parking outside.

First time trying Ethiopian food and it was great. We tried a lot of traditional Ethiopian food and…read moreeverything tasted great. The service was great and the owners were so sweet!

We were a group of 6 and came on a Saturday night and there was only two other tables occupied…read more There is plenty of seating. I was happy to see that the menu had some pictures and that there were descriptions of each food item, also our server was a great help in assisting us with what to order. However, it did take a long time for our food to come out. I got the Yesega Sambuusa (pastry stuff with beef) which I really liked and the Tibs Lamb. Each dish we ordered also came with two sides, I got the Tikel Gomen (cabbage and carrots) and Yemisir Keyi Wett (red lentil). Everything was so good, I only wish the portions were larger and it was a bit pricey. This is my second time experiencing Ethiopian cuisine, my first time was in Kansas and it was ok but I am glad I came here and tried again.

Delicious food! Our Lamb Platter for 2 was beyond amazing! Easily the best Ethiopian we have ever…read morehad! Chai and Coffee were fantastic, as was the lentil sambussa with fresh green sauce. The service was great, and the inside was clean and well-decorated. We will definitely recommend to everyone we know, and will be back ASAP!

We came from out of town and met friends here for a late dinner around 745 pm on a Friday. There…read morewere no other customers but later people came. We asked for 1 order (quantity of 2) lentil sambusa for our vegan friend --a non vegan ate the other one-- & 1 order beef for the meat lovers. Both were very flavorful. For our mains we ordered a vegetarian platter for 2 and a Lamb platter for 2. Veg platter ($35) was probably 2 scoops of the most popular vegetarian orders. Lamb platter ($45) had several of the same vegetables as the other platters. The 5 of us could barely finish the 2 platters. Highly recommend.

Great food. Friendly people. Lete was wonderful! We enjoyed the lentils, veggies, and of course…read moreINJERA! We will definitely be back! Excellent find. We had the veggie combo and tea. Fantastic!

Lete's is a hole in a wall that serves the best Ethiopian food in town! Originally from Asia I have…read moretried Ethiopian food and this family run business by wife and husband is a simple unassuming restaurant where you walk in and are greeted with Ethiopian artifacts, music, videos and you are transported to how life is in Ethiopia. Lunch and dinner are served and food takes a good 30-40 mins as everything is made from scratch. I tried the veggie combo and I was amazed by the taste and the amount of food. It was a lot for one of us. My friends ordered lamb and chicken and enjoyed the taste almost saying it was just like home. This in itself is a compliment! Must try!

Whenever I need a good fried fish and attieke, I go to Barry's! If you are looking for a place with…read moregood African food at an affordable price, check out Barry's. It is more of a hole in the wall concept with limited seating options. Service is slow so I recommend calling at least 20 minutes ahead to place an order. The staff there is always so welcoming.

This is real food. The family is kind and genuine. The food was perfectly seasoned, fresh and…read moredelicious. We loved it so much we came back the next day and got multiple dishes to go to keep frozen for when we don't feel like cooking. Give this place a try!

Great little family restaurant. We were on the hunt for Nigerian Egusi Stew and Fufu. This is the…read moreplace we found in the Lafayette Square international corridor. Nestle in the back of an old mall area is quite a cultural gem. Madina's menu offered flavors from several African/ Carribean cuisines: Egusi (Nigerian) , Peanut Stew (West Africa-Ivory Coast), Plaintains (Caribbean-Ghana), Jollof Rice (Senegal) and so much more! The service was wonderful. The cook gave us some cultural food knowledge about the origins of our dishes. The presentation of the food was beautiful. I wish I took a picture but I was ravenous. At the end of a very bountiful meal, I left tips eveywhere. The busser tried to return my tip! I had to explain that it was for him. Very nice place. I will return, especially for the plaintains.

Rushed service and an outdated interior are the last things on your mind as soon as you bite into…read moreyour main course. Incredible food but the rest of the experience was lacking. Will be back to try more of the menu

I had an amazing experience at this wonderful restaurant. The food was delicious, and the people…read morewe're extremely hospitable to me very friendly. I had a great time.

5 stars for fufu, 4 for egusi, rounding up because they're a new and friendly local business…read more I asked for fufu not having looked super carefully at the menu, and I'm not entirely sure which swallow I ended up with. That said, it was delicious, one of the best West African dough balls I've ever had. Nice subtle flavor and a really incredible silky, tender texture. The egusi had a very rich, deep flavor and a little kick of spiciness, though I found the texture slightly grainy. But I think I might have been mixing up egusi and ogbono in my memory, so I'll have to try ogbono and/or okra next time. As far as I know, this is the only Nigerian restaurant outside 465, and it's pretty convenient to the airport. I may well return on a future airport run!

We've been planning to try this place for awhile now and finally did. We are so happy that we did…read more The dining area is rather small as there are only a few seats in case you plan to eat in. The girl at the register was so sweet and very friendly. She was very helpful with any questions we had. We tried several things and everything was amazing and very tasty! Upon leaving, I ordered a Somali tea to go (with milk added as she suggested). It was so good. It reminded me of a hot chai tea. We will definitely be back!

The chicken wrap was absolutely delicious; spicy, flavorful and tender meat! The Anab sauce is…read morefire! The sandwich reminded me of a shawarma spiced up. They also serve Somali bowls and what looks like scrumptious desserts. Service was quick. The shop only has one table so it's really about taking your food to go.