It took me a while, but I started loving Ethiopian food a lot more and started appreciating the…read morecuisine the more I had it. It's hard for me to compare Ethiopian restaurants here just yet since the cuisine isn't something I have to often still, but it's definitely been quite good the time I've had it. This is no exception either. The platter was quite large and I enjoyed almost every thing on it. I don't know the names of everything still, so sorry for my ignorance, but both the meat and veggie items on the platter were very good. There's nothing special about the egg, but for some reason, it hits different with that sauce here. So freaking good! Service was friendly, but the place was pretty dark and dreary. Definitely has more of a night scene vibe or just a dive bar kinda vibe. There is a bar attached in another room close to the back. So maybe it use to be a bar and the design of the place just hasn't changed. The restaurant did feel very wide and spacious. Possibly for a dance floor or something. Anyways I had a good time and food was delicious.

We decided to try this place out when we visited Seattle as we were craving Ethiopian. The ambience…read morewas not great, the lights were full and not crowded for a Saturday. Veggie combo (4 stars): There were at least six delicious sides to the injera. The lentils were fresh and delicious. Loved the authentic food. I wish they let us replace a few veggie options with meat options.

I really had not tried Ethiopian food at a restaurant before, and I have to say this was a great…read moreplace to get started. I first should mention the vibes are just phenomenal. It's a pretty small place, but really feels like a home with all the simple art on the walls. I absolutely have to mention the lady who appears to run this place, who is one of the most delightful people I've encountered. She is truly a treat and so warm, caring, and impossible to say no to. The food we shared was the Meat Combination #2, which comes with kitfo (ground beef), Qey Wot (lamb stew), beef tibs, and a few vegetarian curries and other vegetables. This all came on a plate of injera, and injera came on the side as well. The size of this is truly massive. Despite ordering a single dish for two people, we were unable to finish it all. It's simply one of the biggest plates of food I've seen. I think this plate size is suitable for three hungry people, and possibly four. Quality-wise, I would say the majority of the food was solid, but nothing extraordinary. This starts with the samosas, which had a good outside but the inside felt a little bland. I liked the way most of the meat was cooked, particularly the lamb, but everything on the plate felt it was missing that kick of extra flavor. There really wasn't much spice here at all. Compared to Indian food, the closest approximation I have, you don't feel the same level of spices in the stews and curries found here. That being said, everything on this plate was still enjoyable because of how you could mix different things together. I loved mixing the cheese, ground beef, and some of the sauteed greens in one bite. This was all helped by how good the injera was. It was super thin, fluffy, and surprisingly tasted a bit sour when tasted on its own. The amount of air bubbles in this thing was crazy. It was the perfect instrument to get all the liquidy food on the plate into your mouth. For being just over $20/person, including tax + tip, this was an amazing deal. The amount of food you get vs the price is some of the best dine-in value you'll have in the city. Overall, a super cool and interesting place with a great value. 8.25/10

Jebena Cafe is truly a gem in Shoreline. This family-owned Ethiopian restaurant is one of those…read morerare places that is consistently excellent every single time. The food is always fresh, beautifully prepared, and full of flavor--you can truly taste the love in every bite. The injera and dishes are incredible--rich stews, vibrant vegetables, and perfectly balanced spices. My go-to order is the vegan combination plate, and it's so generous it's easily enough for two people to share. Every plate feels like a colorful feast and everything tastes homemade. What makes it even better is the warm, welcoming atmosphere. The owners are genuinely kind and friendly and make you feel like part of the family the moment you walk in. They also roast and serve their own Ethiopian coffee, which is absolutely worth trying. There are plenty of Ethiopian restaurants around, but honestly I won't go anywhere else. Jebena Cafe is a place I happily recommend to everyone who loves amazing food and wonderful people.

I'm surprised this place doesn't have more reviews. I ordered a meal through Uber app, but the…read morespecific dish I had ordered was not to my liking. I ordered beef mixed with injera. The flavor was excellent but the hard texture of the beef didn't agree with me(texture wise). I called them up about the dish and addressed my concern. They made GOOD on it and made me a different beef dish for free. I believe they were beef tibs. Thr portions are great as well and they were friendly. Ive had Ethiopian food before, but at many other places. I like to keep an open mind and try new things. 98% of their food is great, except the beef mixed with injera dish. Great flavor but I couldn't stand the texture.

Food is pretty authentic and delicious. Highly recommend getting the combination plate and the…read moreEritrean coffee super rich and delicious full of flavor. The meal was absolutely fantastic. kind of a hole in the wall, and parking is limited the service was OK A little busy most of the time, but they did hand me my food with care.

Listen. You like good food? Go here. One combo is more than enough for two people. Get some…read morehoney wine. Enjoy yourself. Make the leftovers into a breakfast scramble the next day. Trust me on that. Belly dance every third Saturday. Go watch. 10/10 will return.

Amazing everything was absolutely perfect With the delivery…read moreon time everything was perfect

Excellent food, some of the best sambusas I've ever had. The injera is so soft and fluffy…read more Service is a little bit slow but that's because they're making all your food from scratch! Worth being patient for

From the owner: Azmera Bar and Restaurant is a locally owned and operated Ethiopian restaurant located in the heart…read moreof Seattle, WA, offering a wide variety of delicious dishes to suit every taste. Our menu features classic Ethiopian food, all made with the freshest ingredients and prepared with care by our talented team of chefs. At Azmera Bar and Restaurant, we believe that dining out should be an experience, which is why we have created a warm and inviting atmosphere for you to enjoy. Our friendly staff is here to make sure you have a memorable meal, whether you're joining us for a quick bite or having breakfast with your family or friends.

I was in the neighborhood when I was feeling hungry, and I began searching for an Ethiopian…read morerestaurant as there are more of them closer you get to Seattle. I found this place which was a five minute walk from the coffee shop. I was at and it was advertised as an air tree and restaurant. I knew Eritrea was part of Ethiopia in the past, but I did not think the food would be different. I took a look at the menu, the food was pretty much the same if I'm not mistaken with maybe a few differences, which I could not recall. Service was a little bit slow, bI was there in the late afternoon on a Tuesday and there was not anyone else there. It was hot in the restaurant. Quickly decided what I wanted to eat, but I ended up waiting a while for my order to be taken. If it wasn't for the person who called on the phone, we may have waited another five minutes. Prices are pretty typical , maybe slightly less than I thought. I tried ordering the special kitfo, but they were out. Ordered the awaze tibs ($20) which was not bad. I think the food here is not the best Ethiopian food I have had, but it is not bad either. Definitely give it a try.

Delicious food!…read more Came on a Sunday around 11:15am. We easily found parking on the street. This spot is really cute with indoor seating. Service was friendly! We got the vegetarian platter for 2 and it was very filling! All of the dishes were flavorful and very tasty and the injera bread was really tasty! Prices are reasonable!

Hats off to the chef. The food here has the flavors I like. Appropriate portions for the price. Not…read moregonna lie, the injera was extra pickled/sour flavored, and I loved it. Its not everyday I run across places with such sour injera, but it just mixes so well with all the juices it soaks up. I would show you my food, but we devoured it too fast. Be ware of parking, its just bad with only 1 or 2 spots out front. Which means your gonna have to walk about 1 to 2 blocks. When you get there you might walk right past it and end uo snooping around the club next door like it did. When you do find it, you feel like Harry Potter did when he found that hidden alley. The fenced off entrance take you through their outdoor dining space before you make your way into the storefront. The exterior decor is set up in a way that shields the customers from the madness on the street. I almost felt like I left seattle for a bit while I was in their domain. I also wish I took photos but, its too small and there were too many customers. I didnt want to invade anyone's intimate dinning privacy. Unfortunately for me I ordered my food ahead of time. I absolutely would like to come back soon while the weather is nice, especially to enjoy some amazing food in their hip outdoor dining area. Feel free to use this info when choosing your next location to dine out.

Ordered inside the restaurant for take out. As we usually do in an Ethiopian place, we ordered the…read moremeat combo and veggie combo. No complaints about the veggie combo, but the meat combo only has two types of meat and is otherwise all veggie/lentil. You'll get better value and variety at other spots for the same price. I liked the sour injera, but it somehow wasn't edible on it's own, and I usually really like it as is. I'd go back if someone else suggested it, but I won't be choosing it as my #1 Ethiopian pick.

I happened to randomly check the TGTG app on a Friday morning and saw Ahadu pop up a couple of key…read morewot bags. End of day food for 66% off certainly entices me to try a new place and cuisine! I haven't had much Ethiopian food before, only twice and the last time was years ago. When we walked in, the place was completely empty, but the cashier greeted us warmly like we were regulars. He was super friendly and talkative; this seems like a great family owned establishment. The food took about ten minutes to arrive. Key wot ($6.99 via TGTG, normally $21) - This meal is HEFTY, weighing in at almost 2.5 pounds. It includes a piece of injera, folded up on top, then another piece underneath, acting almost like a box for the key wot beef stew. The stew has deep, concentrated savoriness, like it's been stewed for hours upon hours and reduced. It's fragrant and has a spice that starts to build and build, warming the entire mouth. There are plenty of small chunks of beef, and even beef bone. In addition to the key wot, they give two small sides of gomen and ayeb. The gomen consists of finely chopped collards, a pretty simple dish with plenty of vegetal flavor. The ayeb is like a cottage cheese, creamy and milky. It's a dairy element that helps with the heat of the dish. As we were leaving, we saw some people, who I think are Ethiopian, come in and order just a bunch of injera. If that's not a positive sign, I don't know what is! I'd love to return in the future to try some more! Bathrooms - Single unisex room

I found Ahadu Ethiopian via the Seattle Met Magazine top 50 list. Located in the Northgate…read moreneighborhood, they are one of at least three Ethiopian restaurants within a street corner. The server greeted us kindly with the QR code to scan for the menu. The restaurant is modest, older, and smaller, with several tables inside and outside. We were one of two parties in the restaurant, so it wasn't busy. I must admit I was surprised to see so few people there. The proprietor came out to greet us during our meal; she is a very kind and warm lady. In short, I strongly recommend this restaurant. The Food: Ahadu Combo, $43 - 5 Stars Menu: Key Sir, Atter, Misir, Kitfo, Weta Geba, Key Wet, Gomen, Ayeb, Mitmita, Awaze. Three full size injera breads are included. When ordering, we asked our server if this is enough for two people. She replied that it feeds 3 to 4 people. We smiled knowing we are big eaters. We almost finished! We took a small portion home. This has an impressive amount of food. The lentil and the split peas are filling in addition to the three beef proteins. By now, we have eaten enough Ethiopian food that we can tell when we are 'more' or 'less' satisfied after each meal. They are never bad, since the flavors are so good. While I can't precisely describe it for this meal, this combo is very, very satisfying, compared to all others in recent memory. Their food has a slight spicy kick, which is the traditional flavors of Ethiopia. We enjoyed literally everything in this combo. The flavors truly complimenting each other as we switched between dishes. Ref: Key Sir: Red beats and potatoes cooked with red onions, jalapenos, and garlic Atter: Split Pea Cooked with chopped onions, Turmeric and garlic Miser: Red lentil stew cooked with red onions, garlic, and berbere Kitfo: Minced ribeye beef marinated in mitmita, coriander, and black pepper Weta Geba: Beef chunks cooked in an open skillet with red onions and jalapenos Key Wet: A stew made from chopped onions, berberay, ginger, garlic, and beef chunks Gomen: Collard greens and spinach cooked with diced garlic and red onions Ayeb: Ethiopian cottage cheese Mitmita: Spice mix in the center Awaze: Red spicy sauce

0 star for food: Pictures explain themselves. 0 star for the…read moreservice: as the waiter used bare hand to scoop a meat from our dish to show us the meat is chewable.

Amazing service , very kind lady Smells really good inside…read moreand it's very clean Food was absolutely amazing, I felt like I was in a trance while eating. Took us about 12 minutes to kill the food Very good portion too. I'm full. But overall the owner seems very sweet and that makes me want to come back and support this place. Try it you won't regret it .

Finally got a spot at this super chill restaurant in Othello. Took a couple times to get in because…read morethe other times the chef said she was cooking for a wedding. Not a bad idea to call ahead of time, but no reservations needed or possible. We went on a Saturday night and my boyfriend spontaneously ordered some meat and veggie with injera...it was absolutely delicious! We weren't really sure what to expect, however, because they didn't have any menus. They did have a sick Eritrean music video lineup though. The lighting was reddish and the place had a nice ambiance with local Eritreans drinking beer in the back outside the restaurant. If you like a little adventure, you will not be disappointed by Momona (misspelled on Yelp). It's also the only Eritrean restaurant in Seattle, according to its staff.

My second visit was a COLOSSAL disappointment. I discovered Momona Cafe & Restaraunt last year at…read morethe Plate of Nations and was HUGELY impressed by the service, the amazing Ethiopian food, and the amount of food being served at a remarkably inexpensive price. The owner was quite happy to explain the dishes and was just a delight to chat with. She made the visit to Momona my favorite stop on the Plate of Nations list. My second visit was anything but impressive. Flies buzzing in numbers, they had to be fended off while dining, service had to be prompted numerous times to action to perform basic common tasks, couldn't answer any questions, serving dishes were dirty, the restaurant appeared to be very poorly kept both inside and out. The server didnt know how to ring me up: i was charged 2 additional times on my credit card & ultimately had to pay cash (now I have to come back to the restaurant to resolve their billing mistake). TRULY disappointed! I was hoping to make visits to Momona a regular periodic occurrence. Overall score: 2.5 / 5.0