Tender lamb cubes sautéed with onions, tomatoes, and spices, served sizzling hot.
Vegan • African • American • Ethiopian
"We 've been to Red Sea three times when we 've dropped him off/picked him up for college. It is always tasty and fresh. The veg platter feeds 4 people with some leftovers, though we always get extra injira. The servers are always friendly and service is quick. It is cozy inside, and attracts a very diverse crown. It is in no way fancy, and is connected to a night club next door."
Ethiopian
Meat • Vegan • Kitchen • Chicken
"Wow! Took a chance on this place as we were in adventurous mood. Had wanted to try Ethiopian cuisine. We knew little except that you eat without utensils. Tried vegan platter and assorted meat platter plus samosa-like appetizer filled with ground chicken. Every dish was amazing. Lots of interesting spices and textures. All eaten scooped up with spongy soft thick crepe-like bread. Very delicious and chili heat in some dishes not overpowering. Very filling. We ended up with lots to take home. So venture out of your comfort zone and give this place a try. Not fancy but service is good and food is outstanding. Side note: You will eat everything with your hands so make sure they are clean. Ask for extra napkins. Maybe bring wet wipes? It gets messy."
Full • Italian • African • Ethiopian
"What a cool experience ! We started off with some amazing appetizers. The cauliflower and injera rolls were amazing ! For main courses we got some of the Ethiopian specialties and a fettuccine alfredo. The Ethiopian main was not our favorite to be completely honest. It may have been because the chef left early that day but it just didn’t taste good at all in my opinion. The fettuccine alfredo was actually phenomenal, I would come back just for the Ethiopian influenced Italian dishes ! Lastly what is holding this review to 4 stars is the phenomenal dessert. I think this is one of my top 5 desserts in Dallas now. It was to die for ! Lastly, the staff and service are hands down the best you can ask for, they make you feel at home and always check up on you ! They even gave away complementary chocolate boxes to mothers on mother’s day. This was very nice of the staff, amazing folks ! I hope to come back to get the Italian dishes and the dessert and maybe give the Ethiopian food another try with the main chef there !"
Tea • Vegan • Coffee • African
"the first time to taste Ethiopian food and it was amazing. great place. we loved the decorations. there is a room that seems to be a scene from a coffee ceremony. so beautiful. I went with my friend and we could share a plate (alka wot, if I remember correctly) and have rest. we also have the coffee. both were great. a lot of love from Texas. When I return to oakland, I will come back; Otherwise I will recommend it to anyone who visits the opposite."
African • American
Vegan • African • Ethiopian • Vegetarian
"Another win for Harlem USA! We were intentional about supporting a black business for our Kwanzaa gathering and Abyssinia Ethiopian Restaurant exceeded our expectations!Our first time dining at this location and it was a wonderful experience especially since we were a large group celebrating Kwanzaa. The staff was very warm and friendly, accommodating of all our requests and always with a smile. We had an amazing time.The food was delicious, not too spicy, oily or salty and very reasonably priced. I had the Veggie Combo for one about $20+ bucks that comes with string beans, lentils, collard greens, chick peas, cabbage and split peas. You can swap out any one of those items and double up on others. For example I swapped out the collard greens and got two servings of chick peas instead all served with a side of Injera (Ethiopian bread like wrap) which also comes with a gluten free option. The avocado salad was pretty good except for the tangy dressing which I felt was an acquired taste. I’d have it just plain next time. Everything was absolutely deelish overall!Remember you’re eating with your hands to have the full experience!Wheelchair accessible and free street parking but plan ahead as per usual NYC life? Would definitely recommend and we’ll be back for sure.Thanks for the outstanding service. Vegetarian options: Veggie Combo delivers a win! Parking: Took a couple circles around the block but found street parking on Saturday night in Harlem!"
Fish • Juice • Casual • Ethiopian
"if they like to eat Indian, they will love this restaurant! I was skeptical to try Ethiopian eating, never before had I had it if I didn't know if it was too strange for me, but thank the gods I have good friends who showed me the light! I love Indian food and that was similar. I tried over every dish on the vegan buffet and I swear it was all delicious! I came a week later to dinner with a group, and we ordered the family style plates and absolutely every single thing on them was heavenly! the service was friendly and efficient (although we were told that we would get a single plate to eat the dishes on, but they never came. I don't care! Eating from the big family plate was just good eating with the hands, tear the brot and just jamming the right bite size into the brot, they bump it into the mouth new experience for me and it was wonderful. everyone loved eating, nobody said they didn't like it. I can't expect to go back and the fact that the lunch buffet was all vegan garner my highest rating five stars!"
Beer • Dining • African • Ethiopian
"We really enjoyed our first visit to Abyssinia. The place had a warm, comfortable feel to it relaxed and laid back. The food was totally authentic and outstanding!! we had one of the mixed specials and loved everything. Exactly what we had hoped to experience, and we will definitely be back again."
"Excellent meal, highly recommend it if you like African or are curious about giving it a try. The Kitfo (minced beef with some heat, ordered rare), Doro Wat (chicken in a thick, heavily spiced, curry-ish sauce), and vegetarian sampler were more than enough to pleasantly fill up a party of three with leftovers. The sampler alone or together with one meat dish would be fine for a couple with moderate appetites. Great taste and texture to the injera bread. All of the dishes had unique flavor profiles, but the vegetables seemed to be the real crowd-pleasers and the size of the sampler was an excellent value. Small criticism — the service was friendly, but not exactly speedy or attentive. Not a big deal when the food is this good, but it would be great if the server(s) left a pitcher of water on the table."
Vegan • Coffee • African • Ethiopian
"This was my first time eating Ethiopian. My friend Randi used to eat here all the time. She said the place has been remodeled since the last time she was there and that it was a huge improvement. The staff was very friendly and attentive. My friend chose us the veggie combo and the whole fish. The food was really good especially the different lentils. The bread was spongy and a sourdough flavor. Overall I was really impressed and would eat here again. It also didn't take us long to eat at all."
Meat • Coffee • African • Ethiopian
"This restaurant is possibly the best in the valley. It surpasses other Ethiopian restaurants in terms of flavor. Despite the increase in prices and decrease in portion sizes, you still get good value for your money. Our sambusas were slightly overcooked, but with a little instruction, it's an easy fix. The price you pay and the quality of the food make it worthwhile. However, it's worth noting that they don't open until 10pm, even though it's 9. They offer both traditional and regular seating options. I'm still thinking about returning to eat here a full day later. The food is truly delicious and there are plenty of vegan options to choose from, as well as honey wine on offer."
Vegan • African • Ethiopian • Delivery Services
"wow an Ethiopian restaurant with white tablecloths for lunch. wonderful authentic food and a beautiful ambiente in the inner. loves the personal that my few words of amharic never laughed, which were really helpful and friendly. we have bark and chicken and vegetables on indira. this great combination served 3 people perfect. good place to park outside. we are not in any problem on 12th Tuesday, but they are also open for reservations and both din-in and take-out options are available in the blue nile."
Full • Casual • Coffee • Catering
"Zobel is in a house converted to a cafe, sitting on a street between homes that are still homes. Parking is on street but we didn 't have trouble finding a spot nearby. Upon entering it struck me as more tavern than Ethiopian restaurant, but it was both; it 's just that it had more drinkers than diners when we arrived early evening. Only one other table had people sitting at it though the bar was moderately busy. The most memorable thing about the decor were the odd green chairs that seemed to be based on a child 's design, and earned smiles all around when remarked upon. We sat in a booth instead at one of the tables with those chairs. After we ordered, it 's a good thing we were into a lively conversation, as it took forever for anything but the beers to come to our table. Another group of diners came in as we were waiting. We 'd ordered a variety of vegetarian items, which eventually arrived. They ranged from decent to very good, everyone enjoyed the meal a lot I think, even if we remembered better Ethiopian places around the city. One thing we missed was a dish with potatoes we get elsewhere. The basic method of eating at Ethiopian places with your fingers, picking up food with spongy injera flatbread quite simply adds to the enjoyment of a meal prepared so that no forks or spoons are required. Slightly fancier places will provide warm damp cloths so your hands are good and clean, but they skip that here, so make sure you arrive with clean hands! And if you happen to get your hands sloppy, wipe 'em on your pants when everyone 's done."
Meat • Coffee • Chicken • Ethiopian
"My husband and I recently had a meal at The Red Sea Restaurant and were impressed by the ambiance and the food. We opted for the Roll Sampler and the Super Veggie Combo, both of which were generous portions and left us feeling satisfied. The diverse and flavorful dishes truly highlighted the traditional Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisine. Our server was attentive, going above and beyond to provide us with extra Injera so we could savor every last morsel of our meal. The only thing I would have liked is a more detailed explanation of the unique flavors in our dishes, as we found everything to be delicious and were curious about the ingredients. Overall, this restaurant offers an excellent dining experience and I highly recommend it to those looking to try out East African cuisine."
Vegan • Salad • African • Ethiopian
"This restaurant is a little gem tucked off the main downtown Bethesda drag because it surprises you with a quiet ambiance and a platter of delicious amazing vegan food! I have been here several times and oscillate between the special 7-item vegan combo and the special 10-item vegan combo. Because each offering is about a large serving spoonful, it's not so much more food, but it sometimes is daunting to consider ordering 10 different items! I am generally about the same level of full belly after each, because, really it's the injera that fills you up. If you just eat the dishes and not injera, you'll be fine and can lower your carb intake. My favorite dishes here are the shiro wot, which I like to order separately. The green beans are good but always very thoroughly cooked, so be aware crisp green beans is not the goal, but flavor is the goal. I love the cabbage and the collard greens for sure. The proteins are delicious, especially the yellow split pea. All around a delicious meal, filling, and well balanced. You can order traditional injera/ gluten-free for an extra cost."