Everything about this place is amazing!! The food was so delicious that I was so excited for leftovers the next day. The service was quick and they were very kindly answering all our questions for suggestions/recommendations. Would definitely come back again! read more

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This was my first time going to an Ethiopian restaurant. My daughter went to one in San Francisco and recommended we give this place a try. The food was different but in a good way. I've never had these flavors before. I imagine this is exactly what a restaurant would take like if we were there. I can tell you exactly what we had. We pointed to the pictures and showed them what we wanted. read more

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A friend brought me here after we were craving authentic Ethiopian food. They did not disappoint!! Everything tasted amazing!! 10/10 service and food! Everyone was inviting and sooo sweet. I cannot wait to come back. read more

Aberus Ethiopian Restaurant - Veggie plate 1&2 - Ethiopian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

We LOVE Aberus Ethiopian restaurant. It's the best Ethiopian restaurant in town. We always get the Aberus Combination and that is the perfect amount of food for us. The prices for the portions we get is quite reasonable. The food is so nourishing, flavorful and delicious. We love coming here a few times a month. read more

This was one of the most expensive Ethiopian restaurant I've been to. Usuallt a vegi platter would be enough to feed 2 adults. Their portions feed maybe 1.25 to 1.5 adults. The platters were about $5 more each than places I go in Seattle which I think would be a comprable city. The food took a while to arrive although my kids were entertained by finding different things around the restaurant. There was a lot of fun decor and real flowers on the tables. The food was ok. Some of the vegis were better than others. It didn't include very much injera to eat the amount of food on two platters combined and I wasn't sure if we were able to get extra or not without an upcharge. I ordered both vegi platters to be able to taste all the different ones. The beets, yellow lentils, and green beans were my favorites. read more

Aberus Ethiopian Restaurant - Entrance - Ethiopian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I can't believe what I was served. I work long hours every day and I decided to order vegan at Aberus to go since I don't have time to cook at home most of the time. When I was ready to enjoy my meal I worked very hard for, I was so shocked how terrible the food was prepared. It was watery and the portion was very small for the money I spent. I even tipped. This is the second time that happened to me and I am certain it was done on purpose. read more

Haven't had Ethiopian food in Portland for years - my old favorite closed. So, was eager to find a new go to. Found it! Huge helpings of the delicious meat and vegetable stews. The Key Wat had ample chunks of beef and the flavor hit all the senses. We will come back soon! read more

I heard this was THE spot for Ehiopian food, and I was not disappointed. I came with 4 coworkers, and we shared this huge plate of 2 combos. It was just enough! Everything was so delicious, and the staff were super friendly. We got seated quickly and our food came out hot, fresh, and fast. Happy 10 years, Aberus!!! read more

Aberus Ethiopian Restaurant - Ethiopian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The food is great and the woman who runs this spot is SO nice. Try the Ethiopian coffee, too!

I love the veggie combo two with greens and beets. The flavors combined with the soft enjera is out of this world. Shared a taste with my brother and he ended up crushing an entire meal. Ordered a second one! read more

Im not an Ethiopian food expert so can't really talk about the food quality compared to the many other Ethiopian places around as they've all been good to me. One of the specialties of this place is the kitfo, which is a bit like beef tartare but a bit more spiced. I enjoyed it (and I usually don't like tartare much) definitely but I ate that one by myself and wished I went with a friend to help me with it. My one complaint about this place would be the interior isn't that cozy. read more

One of our favorite Ethiopian restaurants in Portland. At our last visit we had the excellent doro wot (chicken simmered in spices and onions served with homemade cheese). Aberus was generous with the amount of chicken offered, and the berebe sauce was spicy and flavorful. An absolute go-to item on the menu. We also shared the vegetable combination platter (red lentils, cabbage, carrot and potato, yellow peas, and salad). Again, excellent, tasty, though we missed the usual inclusion of gomen (collard greens). Compact, lovely restaurant. Delightful service. Portland is indeed lucky to have so many outstanding Ethiopian restaurants to choose from. read more

Delightful ethiopian food! I came here after hiking at the Columbia gorge, and the food hit the spot! I got the veggie combo and the owner let me add lamb to the dish, which I totally appreciate! Delicious food. Lovely tasting injera. Friendly service. Nice honey wine. Flavorful meat and veggies. Do not skip this place, you can taste the love in their food! read more

Delicious food, wonderful service. We enjoyed the vegetable combination (whole lentil) with derek tibs lamb. And I had an Ethiopian coffee. Didn't think to take a photo till afterwards! read more

The food at Aberus is amazing. We've had almost everything on the menu and it is all worth a try. It has quickly become our go to spot for Ethiopian food. My kids even love it. The service is great as well. The folks who work there are super friendly, informative and attentive without being over your shoulder. They are appreciative of your patronage and that shows in their service and the quality of their food. The Ambiance is fairly sparse but in all honesty I don't really care about how nice a place looks as long as the food is delicious and Aberus has delicious food. I kind of like to how unassuming the place is and what it's lacking in bells and whistles it excels in taste and customer service. I can't recommend this place enough. read more

My favorite Ethiopian food. Interior might not be fancy but the cooking is the best, especially the veggies. Service is great.

DUDE. GO. GO NOW. SO GOOD. We have been lost in our spiritually unfulfilled Ethiopian cuisine needs since we lost Jarra's. We'd almost given up hope. Then we found this exquisite dining experience. Holy moly. Flavor heaven. The service was charming, attentive, and much speedier than expectations. They have parking. They have fresh flowers in the table. And they have... most importantly...a GLORIOUS MENU. Two of us shared the Aberus Combination; it included beef dish varieties, veggie dish varieties, a chicken dish ... all together on delectable spread of injera. Two of us were over full, uber satisfied, and carrying leftovers (for $22!! ) Delicious insanity. read more

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I do not know how this place went under my radar for so long! I met a friend here for dinner, we ordered 2 seperate combination plates, added a beef dish, and had them combined on one platter (which is how most Ethiopian meals are served). Everything was amazing! The food was vibrant in colors and flavor, the hospitality waa so warm & inviting that we felt as if we were in someone's home. I must say that i am not a beet fan, but they were soo good! I am already looking forward to returning. read more

Aberus Ethiopian Restaurant - a plate of food - Ethiopian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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we tried Aberus Ethiopian Restaurant last week and y'all i'm still full i ordered lamb awaze tibs, collard greens with beef, and doro wot! obviously with extra injera! this is my dream!! service was so kind! they make the food to order so they ensure that we have our drinks and everything we need while we wait (we did have to wait, but we didn't mind!) come hungry but expect authentic food!! the place is tucked away near the bus stop. beautiful music is playing and there's enough seating for a big family dinner! read more

Aberus Ethiopian Restaurant - doro wot, awaze tibs, beef collard greens - Ethiopian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Really solid, filling Ethiopian food. We ordered some lunch take-out during the week and our order was ready 25 minutes later. Both my wife and I each got their veggie combo for 2 ($16 each). It comes with green salad, red and yellow misir wot, gomen (collard), and minced beets. Surprisingly, the beets were the highlight -- I had never had a beet dish in Ethiopian food quite like this, but it was impressive. You get plenty of injera to scoop it all up with, leaving you very full at the end. Maybe not world-class Ethiopian food, but it's very tasty. read more

Aberus Ethiopian Restaurant - Veggie combo #2 (vegan) - green salad on top - Ethiopian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Delicious, authentic food and always get my order right. I believe this is a woman owned business so that's a plus too!

This restaurant is wonderful. I ordered the vegetable combo and it was delicious. This customer service was great. The young lady who took my order was very nice ,patient and Professional. read more

I've had a lot of Ethiopian food all over the world, and this definitely ranks as some of the best. Get a couple friends together to get a big sampler plate to share, and everyone will be happy. Every single item is perfect. The St George Ethiopian lager they sell is pretty great too. read more

Want warm, comfort Ethiopian food that is run by a family with love then do yourself a favorite and come hungry and order everything on the menu. read more

The best Ethiopian food in Portland. I love this place. The food is so good and very reasonably priced. The owners are so welcoming and I love coming here. read more

Had some really awesome take-out from this small Ethiopian restaurant. Don't ask me exactly what we ordered as I couldn't tell you beyond the fact that we tried the 3 platters. All the food was flavorful and different, albeit slightly spicy. I would recommend that you try one of their platters especially if you're not as familiar with this kind of cuisine like I am. The platter can be split easily between 2 people. They provided plenty of Injera (bread) that went well with the meal. Additionally, though I was 15 minutes early, they had my large orders ready which was a bonus! Parking can be tight so you might have to park elsewhere. read more

We visited a Black owned business today on Juneteenth. Truly awesome Ethiopian food. We ordered the Aberus combination and the vegetable combination (Vegan) and it was very authentic and filling. Best Injera (Ethiopian flatbread) that my family has ever had! There was a festive and peaceful Black Lives Matter car and bike parade which made it a great experience. They only had takeout, so we improvised. I ordered some fajitas across the street at Pig Patas Tacos, and they let my whole family eat our meal on their patio! So two five star experiences in one evening. read more

Aberus Ethiopian Restaurant - On June 19th, 2020, they are still closed for sit-down, but the take-out was outstanding! - Ethiopian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Cold, mushy, and underseasoned food is what I picked up yesterday The veggie combo was not good. The Doro wat was pretty bad too. My search for good Ethiopian food in Portland continues! read more

First time to eat Ethiopian food. It was flavorful and authentic. It was weird initially coz they don't provide utensils and I felt bad asking for one. The lady smiled and was very nice about it. Food came out in a reasonable amount of time. We all enjoyed our food and the experience. There have vegetarian options too. Definitely coming back! read more

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Had the beef combo plate and veggie plate. They were both very good although the beef would be my favorite of the two. The collards? in the beef plate were SO tasty! The bread? that came with the dishes (which served both as the plate as well as rolled tortilla-like to eat with was spongey and made for an interesting array of textures. It can get messy to eat with it, especially once you start tearing into the plate version of the 'bread'. Ethiopian coffee was very strong, mild flavor. read more

Aberus Ethiopian Restaurant - Beef combo - Ethiopian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Wonderful experience. The staff was very friendly and thoughtful. The food was excellent. I find that at most of the Ethiopian restaurants I've been to, the flavors overlap and the different fitfits tend to taste much the same as each other. Here, the flavors were distinct from one another and very diverse. Very delicious collard greens, and a beet dish that I have never had before, but will now seek out. Very reasonable prices. read more

We ordered the Aberus Combination which has three beef dishes, a leg of chicken, a few vegetable dishes and green salad. One of the beef and one of the veggie dishes are spicy, the berbere sauce I suspect. All were excellent. We're taking some leftovers home! read more

Wow! What a find here in the PNW! We moved to our newly adopted home of Olympia last year from Silver Spring, MD, home of dozens of truly good Ethiopian restaurants, and had hoped we'd find something close to what we'd had back East. Unable to find local Ethiopian, we decided to try Aberus while we were on a day trip to Portland ...so happy we did! The food is extraordinary! The Vegetable Combo was transcendent! Virtually every item prepared to perfection: the two lentil dishes, the collards, beets, and even the salad were really terrific. Have to pause here and say that the delicious beets, such a little thing, bore witness to the care and attention to detail this restaurateur devotes to every dish! And there was none of that muddiness you sometimes find in Ethiopian food wherein all the items taste the same. The Doro Wot was equally delectable! Spiced perfectly, the chicken was fall off the bone tender, and even the egg was perfectly cooked. Even the injera was exceptional...we think it was 100% teff, rather than the teff/wheat flour blend you find at some restaurants, and you could certainly tell by the flavor. Really very, very good. The atmosphere here is utilitarian. Nothing fancy, just exceptional food and service. Don't be in a hurry...they prepare much of their food to order, so be patient...it's worth the wait! Highest recommend. read more

The most delicious Ethiopian food we've ever had. The ladies who work here are really sweet too. Gave great recommendations and we will be back. read more

Congratulations on 10 years! Aberus had such authentic food and loving service. Such fresh and delicious food consistently. Fabulous coffee too! read more

Nice and cozy Ethiopian place. It's a family run place. Clean and bright interiors, good quality and delicious food. The host was warm and service was good. It has limited vegetarian varieties but if you love Ethiopian it's one of the best in town. I liked their injera it was not very fermented. Service took some more than expected time but everything tasted fresh. I had a toddler who was sleepy so wished my food had come faster. There are other Ethiopian places that offer more vegetarian varieties and appetizers like spicy lentil and vegetables filled samosas served with chutney dips. I hope they add some more varieties or add some vegetarian specials to the menu. For service 4/5 * For vegetarian food 4/5* Ambience 4/5* I have heard good reviews for their meat varieties. I will visit this place again if I am in the vicinity and craving Ethiopian food. read more

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Excellent food. We came here after realizing our usual place was closed. Will definitely return. The vegetarian combo is a must and the dried beef dishes were delicious. read more

This place is seriously legit. I've had a lot of really good Ethiopian food in a lot of different cities, and while this isn't quite the best Ethiopian food I've had, it's up there, and absolutely by far the best *value* Ethiopian food I've had. We always go for the combo-iest combo at a new Ethiopian place, to try as many things as possible, or if there isn't a single meat-and-vegetarian combo, and there are separate meat combo and vegetarian combo options, we'll usually do that. Either way, I expect to pay in the neighborhood of 40 bucks for food for 2. Their $19 meat-and-vegetarian combo was food for 2, which made me question its quality a little bit, but nope: everything we tried, absolutely everything, was great. Everything was spiced perfectly (i.e. not toned down for all of us boring white people), plenty of meat in the meat items, meat was high quality, injera was fresh, really every dish was solidly like at least 90% as good as the best version of that dish I've had, but for half the price. Unusually quick service for Ethiopian food, too. Oh, and an extra very important bonus: they do have a wine license, which means they had tej! $6.50 a glass feels fairly standard these days, and while it looked and tasted too "perfect" to have been made in-house (which is more fun), it was still pretty delicious tej. Really wish anyone would sell good bottled tej for take-home purposes. read more

Amazing! Best Ethiopian I've ever had. Everything was so rich with flavor and the service was excellent. Also loved the Ethiopian style honey wine. I can't wait to come back. read more

Delicious food! We got the vegetable combo #2 with spicy lamb and it was all so delicious. The owners are kind, patient and hospitable.. I will be back. read more