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Zemam's

4.5 (414 reviews)
ModerateEthiopian
Closed • 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Evie S.

Their default white injera without teff is very unappealing to me as someone who had lots of authentic Ethiopian food and teff flour is a huge part of the Ethiopian experience with the teff flavor. They don't have injera with both teff and a little barley/ wheat. They do have 100% teff injera for extra charge but overall this food just doesn't have the feel of Ethiopian food and kind of feel like they adjusted it too much to fit to the local palate. The plate lacks the color, bold flavors and amazing textures and flavors I love so much when eating Ethiopian or Eritrean food. The stews are decent and I could see myself enjoying it more if going in with the mindset of food vs Ethiopian food but I doubt I would go back again.. I'd just rather buy injera at one of the local markets on the day when they get it fresh and make my own Ethiopian stews at home.

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Maricella T.

This was our first time back since they remodeled and it did not disappoint! They still have the same authentic Ethiopian deliciousness but in a super new setting. The service was absolutely accommodating and friendly as always. They have extended to 3 buildings with the original still being the restaurant. The middle building is a bar and the third down heading west will soon be a coffee shop. All these super cutely decorated buildings are surrounded by a beautiful garden area with lots of sitting room and the bar area has fun outdoor games for entertainment. A favorite place of mine that just got better!

Joy S.

Authentic Ethiopian food, which was delightful. We ordered a couple of sampler platters so we could try a few dishes. Our favorites were probably the chicken ones, then the beef, and lastly the veggie ones. The injera bread, which we used to eat, is delicious. The staff was friendly and the service was good. They were able to accommodate our party of 10 in a room by ourselves. The decor and ambiance were welcoming. If you look on YouTube, they were featured in a show about Arizona that was interesting to view before going to the restaurant.

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Maria C.

Zemam's Ethiopian = my new comfort food Every bite was so rich, flavorful, and made with so much love. 10/10 recommend.

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Gene T.

Thought I would check out the remodel! It is a compound. Could not find the entrance. A little tricky! Parking is hard to find. However all worth the effort. Food is good. Although today the chicken was very very dry. Friendly service. Look forward to checking it out some more soon!

From top: yedoro alica, yetakelt wat, gomen wat, tilapia, spinach, spicy chicken, yesimir wat, and gomen alicha. Cauliflower in the middle.
Jamie I.

Congrats to the Gebrrmariam family for their new concept, Z Street! Located on the corner of Broadway and Treat, the city block is made up of Zemam's (the restaurant) and Zerai's (the bar). Some friends and I met up at Zemam's for lunch today. As you walk up to the door, you'll immediately notice a delectable smell coming from inside. We all went with samplers and tried a variety of dishes. The food was all served on one big platter with a side of injera. The injera was light, spongy, and had a delicious slightly fermented flavor. My group sampled the following veggies: cauliflower, yesimir wat (brown lentils), yetakelt wat (veg and potato), gomen wat (collard greens), gomen alicha (cabbage, potato, carrot), spinach. Honestly, all of it was delicious. The standouts to me were the lentils, cabbage, and the cauliflower. For the meats, we tried the tilapia, the spicy chicken, and the yedoro alica (boneless chicken). I can't handle a lot of spice so I loved the yedoro alica. The others were very flavorful but I know my spice limits! Service was wonderful, food was delicious, and the ambiance was calm and relaxing. What a perfect midday lunch!

Vanessa M.

Very cute set up. The outside has chairs and cute grass. It was alittle hot but I can definitely see people eating there if they have umbrellas. Parking was a little counterintuitive but they have signs to lead you there which was nice. Quick and pleasant service. All meat sampler dishes come at 3 meats for 22 which is alittle more than the competitive but not astronomical. I ordered for takeout. 11. Spicy boneless chicken with spicy Berber's sauce. It was extremely delicious 13. Forgot the name. But it was good. 17. Gored gored tender beef was good but nothing stood out I will definitely be back

Raven S.

Service was excellent and the food was good with the perfect amount of spice. Will be back for sure.

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Miriam S.

What a wonderful experience, went to their "Passport"event held every month at their new bar called Zerai's and didn't disappoint. Everyone was cheerful, dancing and friendly. Their bar has great cocktails and a big selection of wines and draft beers. They also have a water station if you don't feel like drinking alcohol. Beautiful decoration and lighting all the way around. Clean bathrooms and wonderful costumer service. If you feel like dancing this is your spot just make sure to check their IG because as I mentioned before, "Passport" with Dj. Herm is only held once a month. And please wear your comfy shoes!

Rebecca I.

Definitely a different dining experience. I had never had Ethiopian before so this was a treat. Very filling of flavor and lots of different food options. Also nice and spicy just like I like it!

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Amazing food, atmosphere and service! Highly recommend this place. The outdoor space is crazy creative and well worth a visit alone!

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The Ethiopian food was really good and the service was good too. We ordered the vegetarian plate on injera bread.

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Love the family friendly vibe and tasty food. We got bottles of wine and let the kids run around. Love this place!

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11 months ago

Great food served by a great staff. Not sure both locations are still open . But i highly recommend you visit and enjoy.

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1 year ago

Fun finger food. An experience. Tasty. Lots of carbs, very filling. Bring friends who are interested in something deliciously different.

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I recommend the red lentils and the spicy beef. The people are helpful and very knowledgeable as well. Good experience overall.

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