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    Addis Ababa Restaurant

    3.7 (64 reviews)
    ModerateEthiopian
    Fri 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
    Sat 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    MOLD is what's in this picture
    Allie C.

    First time trying Ethiopian food and what do I get? A mold infested side item with my meal. I attempted to resolve this matter with the manager, I was told he wasn't in. I stated I wanted to leave a complaint and explained I ordered takeout through UBEREATS. I was blatantly lied to saying no order was fulfilled through UBEREATS when I have the receipt and order number stating otherwise. DO NOT EAT HERE. DO NOT ORDER FROM HERE. SAVE YOUR MONEY AND LIFE AND EAT SOMEWHERE ELSE!

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    Mark T.

    Conveniently situated next to Tana Grocery (see previous review), Addis Ababa Restaurant will take you on an Abyssinian adventure. The delightful and charming staff fully intend to "wow" you with a number of seldom-seen (in Denver, anyway) dishes. The Suff Fitfit takes firm. juicy chopped tomatoes and spicy pepper chunks and mixes them with bits of springy Injera bread, then douses the whole thing in a hearty sauce made from ground sunflower seeds. A healthy salad comes alongside with more of those tomatoes and peppers as well as red onions and lettuce. The Qurt, by contrast, takes the usually-served-raw beef dish called Kitfo and brings it to a whole new level by using even-yummier prime cuts. Served with the incendiary spice mixture called Awaze, this one is sure to stick in your subconscious - but remember to give the restaurant advance notice! And if you really can't decide - why not mull over the Mahberawy? This combination treats you to huge portions of two meat dishes and even more vegetable ones. Believe me, you will not be hungry after this. There is also quite an extensive breakfast menu (please note that the eatery opens at 11 am), with offerings ranging from the porridge called Bula Genfo, made with enset (false banana plant) starch, to the Oromo specialty Chechebsa, tossing chunks of Kita (toothsome wheat bread) with clarified butter and zesty Berbere seasoning. Truly, a gastronomic odyssey awaits you at Addis Ababa.

    Vegetarian sampler plate.
    Nichole T.

    I'm going to rate this 4star for service alone. The food was fresh and hot, so that deserves 4stars as well. And it was clean. But I don't think I'm in love with Ethiopian food. Actually I loved each item that was on the vegetarian sampler plate I ordered, except for the "bread"/pancake thing. To unusual for me, but perhaps it is an acquired taste. And...no silverware... Guess I'm just a white girl! I love seeing entrepreneurs and this is obviously one from Ethiopia. That alone, I love! All the best to this owner! If you're looking for something new, different and off the beaten track this could be the place for you. By no means is it fancy, but truly authentic!

    Two chairs and woven basket
    Maganda D.

    Date(s) visited: about 1 time. Food/Drink: 3/5 Service: 3/5 Atmosphere: 3/5 Price: 3/5 Parking: 4/5 "Great place to dance while you are waiting for your food ." Food/Drink: the food was ok. I had a chicken stew with Injela and my other half had the vegetarian platter. The chicken was quite spicy but the vegetables were somewhat bland. They have a full service bar here along with Ethiopian beer that you can order. Portions not as large as some other places but I have been. Injela was a LITTLE on the sour side. But Overall ok. Service: waitress was quiet for the most part and I can forgive a language barrier ( especially if I am going to an ethnic restaurant for ethnic food) the manager there was are really nice guy and continued to check on us to make sure we were okay. They even turned up the music for us to dance on the dancefloor while waiting for our food. Atmosphere: pretty ethnic small and quaint place. Only thing is you notice a big hole on the ceiling what it looks like the Air conditioner or some metal piece sticking out which looks like its going to drop on the floor. Price: ok. We paid about $21 for two entree dishes. Parking: Parking can be hard to find especially with the fact that Sushi Katsu is in the same building and the line is out the door. MY THOUGHTS? I think that the service from the manager was great. I may give this place another chance being that I've only been here once. RECOMMENDATIONS:

    Ethiopian coffee is the best I have had!

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    Incredible food, kind and lovely staff. Will definitely eat there again for the unique experience

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    Order the awaze tibs. This place has new owners and they are doing an amazing job!

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    Wow! This place is amazing. Great food. Amazing experience. And the coffee is super delicious too. I highly recommend this place!

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    4.7(57 reviews)
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    Still the best Ethiopian in town. Chef Seble brings authentic flavors and care to every dish. The…read moreAwaze Tibs are always excellent whether ordered with lamb or beef. The vegetarian combo is an incredible dish that will satisfy any appetite. And the Quanta Fir Fir is one of the best things you will ever find in a breakfast menu. I also love being greeted by the smell of traditional Ethiopian coffee as soon as you open the door.

    Thanks to one of my side hustle shifts I worked yesterday. Had I not gotten the shift assignment,…read morethis restaurant would have forever been unknown to me even though the long stretch of Havana Street has so many unique restaurants on both side and yet, past the 6th Ave where the restaurant is located had still been an unknown territory for me. I was definitely overdue for a good Ethiopian food so when I found it, I got excited. I intentionally left the house early enough so I could stop here and get me some food before my shift. And it all worked out well. Yesterday's takeout experience was met with so much goodness. I... -Was warmly greeted upon entering the restaurant by two women. -Was the only customer during the non-rush hour time between lunch and dinner. -Was able to place my order immediately as I had the full attention from one of the ladies upfront. -Waited good 15+ minutes and yet, this meant that the kitchen carefully prepared my food. -Received thorough explanation from the same lady (who took my order) as she opened each container to explain what I got. Service was top-notch here. Once I got to my car, I opened the two containers to take a close took at them. I also wanted to take some photos of my beautiful food. What I got were.... -Vegetarian Combo ($19.99) that comes with red lentil stew, split pea mild stew, powdered chickpea stew, carrots and cabbage with potato, collard greens, beetroot and salad. This whole dish was covered with extra layers of injera fermented bread that are/were gluten free. The whole container was so heavy. This was easily way more than what I paid for. And it was probably the best Ethiopian vegetarian plate with all sorts of delightfulness in this massive dish. -Two pieces of Veggie Sambusas (lentil based); this came with a mini salad. Deep-fried sambusas were nice and beautifully brown. And they were so crispy. The heat from the cooking was still felt when I ate them about 10 minutes later. Let's not forget to mention. The restaurant looks very unassuming on the outside. Although the front of it had a colorful green and red signage with restaurant name on it, once inside, it looks small and yet you will be surprised how spacious inside is. Although it's not fancy or modern in any way, it's clean with simpleness. And here and there, there are Ethiopian art decors on the walls which will (I'm pretty sure) capture your attention. You should take the time to look at them as they are quite beautiful. Not to mention, ample seatings are seen in the dining area; the bar is quite large as well. And they do serve alcohol. This is definitely and by far the best Ethiopian restaurant in the Denver metro area (in my opinion). The welcoming host (is this a woman owned business??) that will truly appreciate your business but most of all, the quality and hearty food that will entertain your palates..all sorts of goodness will mesmerize you for sure. This place will justify the miles you will drive to get to it even if you live a bit far from it. Give it a try!

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    4.4(62 reviews)
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    When discussing Denver's Ethiopian restaurants, quite a few seem to get the bulk of the attention…read morefrom the local populace. But don't overlook Lucy near Colfax/Quebec - it's full of fresh and flavorful (and also filling) favorites served in a clean and inviting space. One of my favorite offerings there is the chicken stirfry known as Yedoro Tibs in Amharic and Nay Tibsi Derho in Tigrinya. Redolent with the spice mixture Berbere and sided with soft supple rounds of the teff-based flatbread variously called Injera or Tayta, the dish is served in plentiful portions, ensuring that prospective diners will be suitably satiated. However, I can also attest to the potato stew (Yedinich Wot / Tsebhi Dinish) I sampled on my most recent visit to Lucy. This dish is a bit more mild, utilizing seasonings such as turmeric and ginger for a mellower mouthfeel. Nevertheless, the savory sauce is still a worthy accompaniment to the sizable chunks of potato and carrot which can be found within it. I was very pleased by my meal. But honestly, anything you try at Lucy is sure to be a winner, so stop by and check out one of Colfax's less-heralded Habesha gems.

    I went here for my first time trying Ethiopian food and at first I was a little skeptical but it…read morewas very good. I would like to say if it's your first time just know the "bread" ingera is more sour-ish and is kind of an acquired taste. I would say I have been here many many times now and have taken to go and eaten in small groups and bigger groups. I would say the area is definitely very beautiful and cultural. The take out doesn't really give you the experience so I would say eating there is better. I wouldn't say costumer service is above and beyond but they definitely are nice and have helped us taking out food to go and check on us to see how we're doing. The food is definitely more expensive than I would wish but lots of time and effort go into making the food so it is nice to splurge on this kind of food. Now since I have been here many times, every time the food is amazing and hot (not spicy hot but temp hot) waiting time isn't too long and it's usually nice and quiet enough to hear your friends not too quiet where you can hear a pen drop. FYI they are not welcome to outside food/drink in case one person wants other food.

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