With all the raving reviews here, I was really expecting exceptional. I've decided that I just…read moredon't like Ethiopian food. At 8pm on Tuesday, the place was empty. We were the only customers until one man came to get a to-go order. Other than him, it stayed empty. The owner was in the back and took a while before coming out to greet us (probably because the place was empty). They don't give you utensils - it could be that they don't use it in Ethiopian culture, or that the server/owner forgot. We wanted to ask for them, but he went back inside and didn't come out though we tried calling out a few times. We saw some spoons on the counter, though, and ended up using them. We could have eaten the meat with the bread, but there was also salad and it just wasn't finger friendly. Meat sambusa A meat filled appetizer, kinda like a triangular empanada. This was a tasty appetizer, but I'm a little spoiled, and some cheese inside would've made a huge difference. It didn't feel so different that it was fine just as it was, and there was something reminiscent of an empanada that kept making me wish there was some cheese in it. Beef wot fit fit It's beef cuts tossed with the sour bread and green peppers, served with more sour bread (injera). The beef smelled funny. It was a different cut of meat from the other beef dish we had. Awaze tubs This was the marinated beef tossed with veggies and served with salad and injera. This was the yummiest of the bunch. It wasn't that spicy, but had nice flavors and the beef was tender. Beef key wot Minced beef infused with sauce. Reminded me of chili. With some ketchup. Something familiar but couldn't really place my finger on it. I'm always up to trying new foods and was really hoping to like it here. Though it wasn't my personal cup of tea, I may still grow to like Ethiopian fare and when I do, I may become a fan. I hope so!

Great Ethiopian food and we love digging in with our hands. The veggie combo platter comes with a…read morenice variety of mini dishes that's best shared with about 4 people. Adding a couple meat dishes rounds out the meal. Pretty good crowd on a Sunday evening, about 8 tables full of patrons. Good to see a well supported restaurant. Parking is easy in the lot.

As a little girl, I lived in Ethiopia. The food here was so good, I love spicy, so had to order…read moremore spice on the side, they are probably used to a milder palate. She is from Ethiopia and most of the other people were from Ethiopia, a good sign the food is good. The wine option tastes a little more like beer. So be prepared for that, didn't bother me. My husband had a Modelo. We had coffee at the end, served so traditionally with that wonderful aroma of smoked herbs, this is our go to place!!! Highly recommended! As a food snob and born in India, love my spices, can't find it in the Midwest much. Go here!

This was a great family restaurant with homemade food. I would suspect the woman who served us was…read morealso the cook and owner. The food was great. I ordered the Doro Wat which is the chicken on injera bread and the taste was excellent. The environment was welcoming and very authentic to what my expectations would be. Definitely a location I would enjoy eating again!

Some of the Best Ethiopian food I've had. Very fresh and perfect seasoning. Thanks for keeping it…read moreauthentic. Love the t'ej

Food was good but the prices have gone up 41% AND IS NOT REFLECTED in the MENU or by any sign (in…read moreEnglish anyway) or with any verbal warning from the wait staff. Beware eating here until the learn better business practices.

Food was delicious. Service was super nice and accommodating. Ambiance was chill, local, had the TV…read moreplaying in the background.

Best food in town, Emama makes the best food that makes you déjà vu, made me feel home.read more