This. Place. Slaps. I was having a bad day and then I came…read morehere. My belly is full, my spirit is lifted. This food is a gift from God working through these people and their culture.

My boyfriend and I have been going to this place for about two years now and every time we go there…read morewe are blown away. The service, food, and environment is so outstanding and they are always welcoming. We always get the meat and vegan platters.

This place was a dream we ordered and the food came out very fast and was delicious and they have…read moresomething for everyone as most of there options can be made vegan very friendly staff and calm lighting 10/10 would eat there again.

As Ethiopian Cuisine lovers, my wife and I are in a constant search for new opportunities to…read moredelight in this exquisite culinary heritage from this formidable eastern African country and its amalgam and range of aromas, textures and tastes. Kare Ethiopians' location offers the traditional objects and décor of the culture and traditions - giving you a feel and apropos ambience. But the tables and chairs are reminiscent of the 60s with somewhat sticky plastic table covers, it has airy and comfortable seating, adequate service and courtesy and admirably modest prices - yet the food was good, but less than extraordinary! If you're not an Ethiopian food fanatic, Kare may not be the place to start your testing your taste buds. But if you're not an aficionádo or enthusiast already, there are a handful of other Ethiopian restos to better try. Right off the bat, when served my requested Pop Walia Lager, I had to ask for a glass, and the beer was barely cold! My wife ordered water, was served a bottle - no glass! We started with appetizers of reasonably tasty meat Sambussa. We decided that our main would be a sampler dish giving us ample opportunity to try an across-the-board spectrum of their offerings. It was a good choice. Within minutes of our appetizer arrived our sampler platter which included: selections of misr wat (red lentil), alecha wat (vegetable stew), fosolia (butter beans), gomen (damn good collard greens), and tikil gomen (excellent cabbage and potato stew) and key sir (a very good beet, potato, cabbage mix), all served with traditional injera and garnished with very little salad salad. I was hoping the selection would also have included some servings of kitfo (beef), atkilt (spice cabbage), and/or Yebeg Alicha (lamb stew), but I was not in luck. If this restaurant is near you, it will be a relatively decent choice for Ethiopian, but if not, for really excellent renditions there are at least two other competitors worth trying and more mouthwatering.

Abyssinia is an absolute Phoenix gem! The Signature platter was a generous feast of tender meats,…read morelentils, greens, vegetables, house-made cheese, and fresh injera, while the sizzling Fim Tibs was exceptionally flavorful. The traditional coffee ceremony--complete with glowing coals, fragrant incense, and beautifully served Ethiopian coffee--made the evening truly unforgettable. Authentic food, warm hospitality, pleasant attentive service, excellent value, and a wonderfully rich cultural experience. We cannot wait to return!

Great food and service, will definitely come again. Amazing hidden spot! Loved the ambiance and…read moreindoor decor

I came here with a group of foodies that like to try different culture foods every so often. Café…read moreLalibela is a family-owned Ethiopian restaurant that has a long history here in the Valley going back to the 90s. I have dined here on a few occasions over the years. I love traveling to Africa and have visited a number of times. I haven't made it over to Ethiopia yet. Café Lalibela serves authentic Ethiopian cuisine with recipes that have been passed down through generation. The family that owns this place are passionate about sharing their culture. One of the family members came out and greeted our table. She shared a little bit about the history of Café Lalibela and how they made their way to Tempe. The staff also described the food that we were about to eat as they brought it out. We ordered a couple of platters and enjoyed eating it communally. The menu consists of Ethiopian favorites like Doro Wat, Tibs, Kitfo and a variety of vegan and gluten-free dishes. I am a big lentil fan and love that lentils are a big part of Ethiopian cuisine. I had the Lalibela Deluxe platter in front of me most of the evening and enjoyed the flavors and spices of each of the items. Ethiopian food is so vibrant and colorful. If you have never tried, they do not use silverware to pick up their food. Food is eaten with Injera - a spongy pancake-like flatbread that you use to scoop up your food. Café Lalibela has beautiful African décor all around the restaurant. They have a small shop in the front that sells gifts, food items, tea and coffee. I ended up buying a bag of coffee beans to take home.

Wanted to try out Ethiopian food so my friend chose this place…read more We got a platter where we could try a few meats and what not. Food was good, but meats were really over cooked. Flavor was alright, I guess not too sure what to have expected. One of the meats that were given to us, which happened to be my favorite, there was literally maybe three pieces to it, then the rest had a bit more. Ended up just letting my friend eat the whole thing since there wasn't as much protein as we thought there was going to be. The meal was suppose to feed two I believe. The appetizer we got was probably the best thing we ordered in my opinion.

I absolutely love this place. Stopped in again this time for the spicy lentils so didn't disappoint…read morewas delicious

This was my first time trying this kind of food and i'm glad i tried it. The food was good…read more Here is the good and bad: This restaurant is in a bad part of town, and not pretty from the entrance. the inside isn't much better. when we entered there was no one there. The TV was on loud with a soccer game on. A man came out and sat us. we the meat sambusas. They were very good. The gentleman that served us was very nice. They sell water, you cannot get a glass.. only bottles. The prices of the food seemed reasonable. I got the Awaze Tibs(seasoned beef dish). this was very good. It came with the authentic Injera. (gluten free fermented bread) it has a spongy texture, a very sour dough like flavor. My daughter got the Alicia Wot (seasoned lamb dish). It was also very good. My problem lies with the service mostly. All the men that worked there, sat in the room with the TV, area watching the soccer game including our server. We sat there forever to get the door and then I had to go wake him for our bill. He didn't offer an itemized bill, just gave me the amount. I had to ask for an itemized bill. I'm not a fan of a restaurant that doesn't want to do their job. I will return and try more of the food, but i'm gonna have to figure out how to deal with the service.

Great Somali/east African food at a good price. Seems like they've been here for a while, for good…read morereason. Shares private parking in a strip mall; we had no issue finding a spot. Place was kind of empty on a weekday night but that didn't bother me. Lamb Shank - came with giant piece of lamb, bone in, rice, and a side salad. Everything was delicious and seasoned well. I was recommended to order this and now I'm recommending other people to order it lol. Beef Sukhaar - Well seasoned beef sukhaar with a salad on rice. This/the chicken sukhaar is perfect for a rice plate that you might want to have as lunch the next day. Sambusa - Comes with 2 nice and crispy large sambusas. Wish the filling was seasoned more but still good Portions are generous and food is delicious. This was a first time trying Somali food for us. They didn't have their special hilib (goat meat) when we visited - I'd love to be back to try that :)

Amazing food. Ambience leaves a bit to be desired but the chicken kabob is too good not to come…read moreback. The rice is addicting. Pretty reasonably priced too

We love Ethiopian food and this place does it VERY well. Doesn't look like much from the outside,…read morewasn't busy, and not a great neighborhood, but this food was GOOD! The staff were very nice and attentive. The platter we had in the photo was plenty of food for two and we had left over quite a bit. Will definitely come back here for our Ethiopian food craving, highly recommend.

Never having eaten Ethiopian food, I ordered the "mahberawi veggie combo with Awaze". I did Google…read moreto figure out what I might like. It was very, very good. Spicy lentils, other veggies & tiny pieces of beef in a tasty sauce. You break off a piece of the bread & scoop up your food on the bread. A very different experience but that's what life is about, experiences! I definitely would go again.

me and my friends were OBSESSED with Nami (7th st) like 12 years ago, kinda forgot about it,…read morestarted craving it recently, and FINALLY made our way back (to this location). YES you can tell the difference between this soft serve and "regular" soft serve, but that doesn't make it any less delicious, some would just say different‍ LOL. me and my bestie both got their fluffynutter'n tsoynami, she got hers with chocolate soft serve and i got a swirl. DELICIOUSSSS! i did go home and top it with some of my current obsession snacks (it had to be done) and it was the most satisfying end to my night i could've asked for. service was EXCEPTIONAL. i wish i got the name of the man helping us, but he was super patient and kind while i was asking a bunch of questions and talking away. the restaurant is also large, spacious, and clean. they have a cute patio attached to their space as well! i will be back ASAP

I haven't visited this place for at least 10 years! If it wasn't for their trivia night, I wouldn't…read morehave remembered how much I missed this place. The fried Brussels and samosas were the perfect combo for dinner. Service was excellent. The manager literally walked around and made sure each table was taken care of. The space is perfect for trivia games and other themed events. The booths are spacious and I could see myself coming back with a book and some snacks or maybe even a cup of tea!

Latha is such a beautiful restaurant! From the moment you walk in, you're surrounded by gorgeous…read moredécor and a warm, welcoming atmosphere that truly celebrates African culture. The space has a classy, mid-upscale vibe definitely giving "bougie" in the best way while still feeling comfortable and inviting. We visited on a Saturday, and the live music was phenomenal. The musicians played a great mix of current songs, which created an amazing atmosphere throughout the restaurant. The staff greeted us warmly and made us feel right at home. I also loved the thoughtful touch of offering personal handheld fans to guests if they got warm. The bar was another standout. I really appreciated that the cocktails are crafted using African or Black-owned liquors, making the drink menu feel unique and intentional. If you don't drink alcohol, they also have a wonderful selection of mocktails and natural teas, so there are plenty of options for everyone. The food took a little longer than expected to come out, but nothing unreasonable. The portions are generous, and the prices are fair for the quality and amount of food you receive. We ordered the oxtails, jollof rice, broccoli, peri-peri chicken, and pineapple chicken. Everything was delicious, especially the oxtails and jollof rice. My only recommendation is to be prepared if you're not a fan of spicy food the piri piri chicken definitely has some heat. Since they don't offer ranch or similar cooling sauces, just keep that in mind when ordering. Overall, Latha offers more than just great food it's a full experience. Between the beautiful atmosphere, live music, welcoming hospitality, thoughtfully curated drinks, and flavorful African cuisine, it's a restaurant I would absolutely recommend. I can't wait to come back and try more from the menu!

Brunch Review: Parking is tricky, so give yourself some extra time to find a spot. But we came for…read moreSunday brunch and on Sundays you can park in the Pizzaria Bianco parking lot. We had a reservation for a party of seven, and was seated right away in a quaint, well appointed dining room but the music was very loud -- more "nightclub" than leisurely brunch. The service was attentive without being overbearing, although the wait time between dishes and overall pace left a little to be desired. We started with cocktails, and while everyone agreed they were high quality and thoughtfully made, they were also across-the-board too sweet for our tastes. The Kahawa-tini (emphasis on the "tini" as in teeny-tiny) drank like an espresso martini, the Spice African Coffee was better, but the Black Star was definitely worth the price if you like a boozy cocktail -- bold, strong, and unique. The Watermelon Margarita was bold and vibrant. The Passion Fruit Punch was very passion-fruit-forward, while the Hibiscus Batida was creamy, coconutty, and almost dessert-like. Good (not great) cocktails, very aesthetic, just a little heavy-handed with the sweetness. The food was where Latha really won us over. We started with the whipped goat cheese with tamarind - it was light, tangy, and packed with flavor, especially paired with the warm chapati. They do charge for extra, beware. Of the main dishes, the standout was the oxtail shakshuka -- easily the table favorite and, in my opinion, the most flavorful dish of the brunch. The oxtail was rich and savory, and the criollo brought an incredibly aromatic depth to the dish. If you come for brunch, order it. The shrimp and grits were tasty, although the "grits" were definitely not what a traditional Southern version, it was more like overcooked rice. That said, the shrimp and accompanying flavors were savory and aromatic enough that the dish still worked. The watermelon salad with whipped feta was a generous portion and made for a nice palate cleanser. It was refreshing and pleasant, but it didn't offer a wildly unique take over a typical watermelon salad. The wings provided the most entertaining moment of the meal. Our server went way out of his way to warn our table about the insane heat of the Caribbean honey hot wings -- repeatedly -- stopping short of making us sign a liability waiver before ordering them. So naturally, we were expecting some serious face-melting heat. However, once they arrived the expectation didn't match the reality. The server waaaay over-hyped the spice level - maybe they've gotten complaints before but all of us agreed, they weren't deserving of such a warning. That said, the wings themselves were juicy and flavorful. You get 5 per order. I might as well mention the smoked salmon eggah, though I almost forgot about it. Definitely the least exciting dish of the table, though the server said it was a personal favorite of his. The salmon itself was nice, but the egg was spongy, the Gouda wasn't melted, and the overall dish just didn't have much going on flavor-wise. It was fine -- just not memorable. Overall: Latha knows how to build bold, interesting flavors. The food was a solid 4/5, with the oxtail shakshuka being the clear star. The cocktails were well-crafted but overly sweet, and the loud music, tricky parking, and slower service kept the overall experience closer to a 3/5 for us. Would I go back for brunch? Probably not. But would I go back for dinner? Absolutely. There was enough depth and creativity in the flavors that our whole table agreed Latha is worth another visit -- just maybe when we're looking for dinner rather than a relaxing Sunday brunch.

I am way overdue in reviewing Mijana. Groupon is was introduced me to this restaurant. I've dined…read morehere now 3 times since my first Groupon purchase and am impressed. Every time I have dined here my food has been consistent. Fresh, seasoned well and tasty. The price point is reasonable as the portions are large. The service has always been wonderful. Definitely a place you can bring a larger party as they have plenty of seating. Located in a shopping mall there is plenty of parking. Belly dancing as entertainment on dedicated nights.

Unlike other Mediterranean restaurants, this place's portions are quite smaller. We got a meal for…read moretwo which really wasn't that big, but it cost us around $60. The whole restaurant area was quite organized and presentable. However, their bathrooms are absolutely filthy and there was even a cockroach in there. Our meal came with 3 different skewered meats. I preferred the beef over the chicken. The meal itself was average and the service could've been a bit more attentive considering we were the only customers at the time. They have belly dances at night time. Overall, it was an expensive experience.