honestly one of the best meals i have had in oakland. so so yummy and great vibes. chef takes good…read morecare of his customers

Everything was good. The food was amazing. Delicious tasty rice and the service was great. Highly…read morerecommend. I walked in, none busy and i was able to get my food within 5 minutes. The food was fresh and i loved it. However, paying 33 dollars for a meal with only two decent size oxtails is kind of expensive for a decent food. I wish they would have put more meat on my rice place. Other than that, it was a great experience eating this delicious food. The inside is small and they have a little table outside for family's to eat. I would come back here and try their other food but it is a bit pricey for me.

I love African food. The spices are rich and it's always so savory. My favorite item here is the…read moremeat pie. It has a nice crust that is pretty buttery. The inside is filled with luscious meat. I always have lots of questions when I order at this joint, and they are always so patient with them. The ambience is that of a nice little food stand in urban Africa. Love it!

Amazing food and amazing presentation. The staff was very welcoming and the property was very…read moreclean. I love the flavors and the original touches.

Amazing service! The two girls behind the counter were literally so sweet! The food is bomb! 10/10…read morerecommend!

My fiancé and I wanted to try Nigerian food both for the first time. We settled on Ruth's Buka…read morefinally and made the drive. It was absolutely worth it, we decided on the food we wanted before we even arrived but the staff was especially helpful. Gave us some recommendations and validated our order as perfect for first-timers. We will definitely be back! thank you

It was so good! Best food I've had in a long time. The hot sauce was amazing and super flavorful…read moreand the people were so friendly!!

Got the egusi soup with fufu and the jollof rice and plantains. It came right away. The ambience…read morewas laid back, had good music, and the food was great. The service was timely as well.

This was my first time trying Ethiopian food, and what a beautiful experience! We came as a party…read moreof six to celebrate and didn't call ahead, but we were welcomed and taken care of wonderfully. Our waitress was excellent! She patiently explained the different dishes, answered our questions, and made sure our food came out in a timely manner. The owner was just as welcoming and even helped us celebrate and took pictures with us, which made the experience even more special. Great food, excellent service, and such warm hospitality. They definitely made my first Ethiopian food experience one to remember!

It's been along time since I've came to eat here!…read more This place is one of my favorites! We got the combination plate! We were so full and it was two of us! Food is delicious and so flavorful! I am never disappointed when I come here! Friendly staff, place is clean! Parking is a little tight. Only thing is the plate they put the food on looks a little smaller than the big round ones they use to use.

Amazing food and service. A wonderful meal made with care and love. Amazingly flavorful and…read moredelicate at the same time.

Cozy family-run spot. Love the vibes!…read more We got the Shewhat Special (vegan sampler + chicken/beef combo) and added the Selam Special (shrimp/mushrooms/spinach). The platter was flavorful and gorgeously colorful. I particularly enjoyed the lentils and Selam Special. Highly recommend the sambusas--the pastry was piping hot and so flaky!! Delicious paired with the sweet chili sauce. So glad to have finally made it here for some authentic Ethiopian cuisine (':

Food: Amazing! I have been to this restaurant 3 days in a row. I've tried fufu and egusi before at…read moreother places, but the BEST fufu and egusi is from Golden Safari. The fufu is served hot and fresh. The meat in the egusi is so tender. Their puff puff, jollof rice, and chicken are also very good. I highly recommend, and I will keep coming back. Service: The owner of the restaurant is so sweet! Her staff is also very friendly. The staff wear hair bonnets, and the bathroom is always so clean.

I don't even know how to start this review off...this food is so so good it can make you cry happy…read moretears and make your year. My friend introduced me to Golden Safari and we drive down all the way from Oakland- it's worth the drive. The staff is kind and wonderful and the ambiance of the restaurant is lovely and has beautiful art. The owner/head chef is a legend!! The jollof rice is so unbelievable good and tasty , it feels like a wave of flavor hits your mouth and warmness hugs your soul. The second time I came here I got Jollof with the chicken... I didn't know it could get even better than it already was. The chicken legs tastes so good and reminds me of the chicken legs I ate growing up visiting my family friends home. This is the BEST chicken and jollof in the bay. But my absolute most favorite dish here, that makes me drive all the way down just to eat, is the puff puff. Puff puff is so so so amazingly good, in taste, in texture, and freshness. The puff puff sells out fast and I can see why- its so so good its my favorite pastry now!! Thank you for the wonderful food

This place is special. This evening 4 friends who are loved like family and myself sat down to eat…read moreand share our recent experiences/discoveries in this thing we call life. We were quickly seated. Shortly after we were given our water. As we pondered the delectable menu one member of our group brought our attention to the beautiful artwork surrounding those eating. The images are breathtaking portraits of individuals who look to be part of the Eritrean community. Sounds of laughter from the surrounding tables and feelings of safety from the peaceful internal environment embraced us as we looked. Then the food came out. It was full of color and there was clearly intentionality behind the presentation. Upon tasting the dish, flavors of savory seasonings, fresh vegetables, and soft injera filled the mouth. It was more than enough food for us all and we ended up taking left overs. If you are near the area I HIGHLY recommend paying this spot a visit.

Came here for lunch with some friends on our break. We ordered the sampler that included both the…read moremeat and vegetarian versions of dishes. We also ordered a side of injera (sour flatbread). The food took a bit of time to come out but we didn't mind since we were chatting. This was my first time trying Ethiopian food. Eating the food was interesting and fun. Ethiopian food is made to be eaten with your hands and no utensils. My favorites on the platter were the salad, Dorho Chicken, and Potatoes. I wasn't a big fan of the sourness of the injera, but I did love the softness of the flatbread.

I rather enjoyed my meal here! Shared a mixed meat and veggie platter for 4 amongst 5 ladies + a…read morecouple apps and we still had leftovers. For apps we had the beef sambusas, which is nice because they are packed with protein and everybody is obsessed with protein right now (myself included but I just want a fat butt.) the friend cauliflower was crisp and juicy and came with a tangy sauce. The mixed platter had a variety of all the good stuff, but the standouts were the red lentils, lamb cubes and collard greens fa me. The injera was tender and tasty. I think what sets dis place apart is the atmosphere--it's pretty aesthetic and cute inside with those terracotta walls and they have a patio where I guess you can bring your dog. They also have a full bar and a tasty looking cocktail menu. The servers were very nice but this place seems pretty popular during peak hours so just be mindful they be busy.

The #1 best Ethiopian restaurant food in the entire bay area…read more I can't believe I haven't reviewed Enssaro yet, because I've been coming here for years. I used to live literally around the corner from an Ethiopian restaurant, and that left me very underwhelmed. I've also eaten at a few in Berkeley. Enssaro was a bit of a trek from where I lived, but even with only my feet and electric scooter as transport, the food and service has always been worth it. There is a male presenting wait person with dreds who took my order the first time. I'm not a fan of lamb (ok, to be more direct, I dislike the taste) and asked if I could order a combo with a different meat substitute. I was told yes, absolutely. There was a specific way I liked the chicken to be prepared (as in I prefer chicken tibbs to doro wot) and that's what this wait person remembered , every single time I came in , even after only that first time. I felt appreciated and special whenever that person would seat me, and say "combo with chicken tibbs instead of lamb with water" and I'd say something like "yes", with a smile cause I felt appreciated enough that my preference would be remembered. One time, I did order a mixed alcoholic drink. I got a slight buzz (but buzz nonetheless) and the taste was really good. The interior was always super clean, but sound definitely echoes inside. If sound level can get to you, I'd recommend patio seating. The bathroom is on the huge side! The price is fair: not inexpensive, not expensive. Totally worth it for the generous food portions and fresh quality. I would eat nowhere else but Enssaro for Ethiopian food. A good date night spot, if your date loves or is open to really good Ethiopian food! Highly 5 star recommended.

I ordered Swahili Spot catering for a party with friends and family to celebrate my summit of…read moreKilimanjaro. I had tried the food at an OUSD event last year and remembered that it was one of the few (only) places that served Tanzanian food in the area. The owner was responsive and easy to work with. She helped me plan the menu for the number of guests (including a lot of young children) and was very kind and generous with the portions! Everyone loved the food and the kids especially loved the pilau, beans and Mandazi! Everyone raved about the flavors and got seconds. The tamarind juice was also a hit! Would definitely recommend Swahili Spot for the quality of the food-it's delicious! Also great for a party/gathering. Asante Sana to the Swahili Spot team for making my event a success!

Enjoyed their food at a recent street festival - absolutely everything they made was delicious!read more