Very interesting food and very reasonably priced. Sometimes African cuisine (I have visited…read morecountries in West Africa) can be very spicy but this was nice and mild with a hot condiment for those who like it spicier. (This was Somali cuisine, so East African.) There is no "menu" but there are some different things ready to go that they've prepared for that day that you can pick from. Because there were several of us they just made a large platter, and do mean very large plate of rice and pasta. It was excellent! Then we had a large platter, and again, it was very generous, of different meats all cooked with traditional spices. We had chicken, lamb and tilapia. I don't usually like fish in restaurants but the tilapia was truly wonderful! We could not eat it all! Took home lots and lots of left-overs. The meal was also accompanied by a banana. We also had a salad to start and water for the beverage. No need for a menu. This has all the earmarks of a neighborhood gathering place and it was clear that locals treated the place like a home away from home. We were made to feel very welcome and even though the service was a bit slow we didn't mind because we were here more to socialize amongst ourselves (3 friends who get together for lunch and try new places a couple of times a month). If you are looking for something different and like to explore really genuine foods from other countries (less 'Americanized') then this is a good place to try. Be aware, however, this is the original hole-in-the-wall. Literally. You can see photos others have posted. Do NOT let that deter you, or you will miss out on the experience. We had a great time!

Quite the experience... We were looking for some food near Colina Del Sol Park. This was open and…read morewalking distance, we figured checking it out. Don't judge this spot by the outside--the food speaks for itself Pulled up to this spot and I'll be honest--it's super lowkey and easy to miss. But once you try the food, you understand why people keep coming back. Here was my experience: AMBIANCE: Parking: Street or small lot, it can get busy based on the time of day. Seating: Inside seating, good for small groups. Maybe room for a total of 20 people. Vibes: Welcome to Midcity/City Heights area! It's not the flashiest part of SD but its definitely a grit and grind gem of San Diego. The spot itself is a no-frill type of spot, all about the food and not the aesthetics. You go up to the window and they'll let you know if you have in the kitchen - chicken, pork, beef, or fish. Super no-frills. This is one of those spots where it's all about the food, not the aesthetic. It almost feels like a hidden kitchen more than a traditional restaurant--but that's part of the charm. Reviewers even note it's "unpretentious" and focused on flavor over presentation FOOD / DRINKS: Chicken Combo (Recommend) This is where it hits. The chicken was well-seasoned, tender, and packed with flavor. Complemented with the rice, it made it extra fulfilling. Salad was simple but nice to have. Well worth the $20~ CUSTOMER SERVICE: Straight business. There was a little bit of language barrier but we got things all squared. TL;DR OVERALL: 3.5 Stars. Good food, simple selections, and quite the memorable experience. It's not a place you come for ambiance--but definitely a place you come for authentic, flavorful food. If you're open to trying something new and keeping it lowkey, this is worth checking out. #SupportBlackOwned TIPS: * This is not your conventional restaurant so come with an open mind! * Cash helps!

Love this place. Hadn't ordered from here in a long while. I ordered egusi and fufu from here last…read moreweek, which is always good. Today I decided to try something different. Okra goat and cow leg pepper soup were perfectly spiced, so flavorful, and just so delicious. I had jollof rice with the cow leg soup which I'm not sure if it's traditional, but for me they went well together- maybe white rice next time be better to taste the pepper soup even more? Cow leg super tender. the goat was both tender and some pieces slightly chewy (depending on the part of the goat the meat is cut from) which if you've ever had goat meat is pretty normal, and I loved it. Every bite followed with a "mMMm". A real pleasure to eat, thank you!! Prices are very fair in this economy.

Nigeria Breeze is a hidden gem! Staff is so kind, ambiance is warm and everything on menu looked…read moredelicious! I am so happy with my okra stew and fufu was so soft. Will come back!

3/27/2026 - located near SDSU parking lot 3 and the bridge. I ordered the Mandazi African…read moredoughnuts . 10 minutes later they came out freshly made and all for $5.32 out the door. About 8 inside and they were fresh, soft and full of cinnamon. Loved these. I will go back here again for the real food! Enjoy.

This restaurant has a setup similar to Panda Express, where you move along the line and they scoop…read morethe food into a box for you. Everything looked really flavorful and appealing, but the taste didn't quite live up to how it looked--it was a bit more mild than expected. We also ordered the sambusas, which were cooked to order, and those were definitely the highlight. They had much better flavor and felt more worth it compared to the rest of the meal. The restaurant wasn't very busy when we went, so it's possible we caught them on an off day. Overall, it wasn't a bad experience, may try again in the future.

Every time I pass by Awash and smell the food, my mouth waters. It gives a mom and pop vibe, has a…read morelittle market in the back, and the service is always very attentive and kind. Came by on a Saturday mid-afternoon and the place was mostly empty, and we were able to just take any seat we liked in the front room. They came by and took our order and when I wasn't sure if the spicy tibs were going to be too spicy, he kindly offered to give me a sample including some of their delicious injera. It was delicious, and the spice only added flavor and wasn't too intense at all. We went with the Awash special spicy tibs and the meat combo and it came on the plate with injera as the base and a bunch of rolls on the side. It was a ton of food, and the tibs are always so amazing; I love even just dipping the injera in the sauce and soaking it up. If you've never had injera before, it's a super spongy sour bread that's made of some gluten-free flour. It's delicious and really light, and the way you eat is by picking up the meat or whatever you have in front of you with the injera and eating it all together. I'd say the meat combo wasn't my favorite since the Tibs blow all the other meats out of the water and in the future I'd stick with what my friends and I do usually: the Awash special spicy tibs and the Veggie Combo. Adding the Veggie combo adds the nice acidic and healthy balance that you need when consuming the sour injera and the savory tibs. Would recommend Awash to everyone I know. It's not necessarily a cutesy spot, but it's a place to go when you want to eat some delicious Ethiopian food and walk away with your tummies happy.

Coming in, the restaurant is small, but has a charming and homey quality to it. The servers are so…read moresweet, and would check in on us throughout our meal. We ordered the meat and vegetarian combo platters, and the food was very delicious. The portions were sadly a little small compared to the amount of injura we got and the price we paid, but delicious nonetheless. Unfortunately, the day after my friend and I both got food poisoning from this restaurant. I want to love this place since the food and people were great, but from sifting through Yelp reviews, it seems like food poisoning is a common thing guests experience.

Down in SD for a ladies weekend to see the Timbers v SD match. We were seated on the restaurant…read moreporch which had heaters and the friendly server asked if we wanted them turned on, but it was a lovely cool afternoon so we went with nature. The porch faced a busy tourist street buzzing with people and it was great seeing everyone come and go. We started with the vegetable sambusas which outstanding. The spice level and filling were perfection and the pastry divine! I had the Shiro + Beggie which was out of this world! My friends shared a mixed vegan plate and everything on it was delicious! Next time I'm here in San Diego I'll remember to return. Highly recommended!

My husband and I have gone by here on our way to eat elsewhere so many times over the years, each…read moretime saying that we've got to stop in sometime. Saturday night after a show at the theater down the street, we were walking along Park and decided that was the night! It was almost 9 o'clock when we came into the charming house-turned-restaurant and asked if it was too late to get a table. We were assured it was the perfect time and seated right away. Our lovely server, Melissa, offered us expert guidance on the menu. We went with her suggestion of the roasted mushroom appetizer and were floored by them. I wouldn't expect to be so stunned by mushrooms of all things (I can only think of one other time and beer batter was involved then) but they're wonderfully seasoned and have unexpected crunchy bits. We completely cleaned the plate, scooping up all the spaghetti squash accompaniment. Our mains were also delicious, a fava bean and a lamb entree with cabbage and lentils as the sides. Melissa delivered extra injera without us even asking, and gave us the excellent tip as we headed out to add our leftovers to a pan of scrambled eggs. We did so the next morning, and ate them with our crisped up leftover injera, a very tasty cap to our experience with Muzita!

So happy to find this place. Amazing! Authentic !! Loved a taste of home Try everything and then…read moresome more .

Amazing shop in San Diego!…read more Wow, I have been thinking of this place and missing it. Until last week when I received an email from them, they are now shipping their Biltong and some other items outside of California! I highly recommend stopping by and trying Graham's awesome meat pies and meat pastries. The shop is small but they have some fresh warm pies, ready for a lunchtime snack! Now I await my order, it was supposed to arrive today, but delivery companies being delivery companies, the package is delivered to another day. My only complaint is that I didn't get my tax refunded on my order. Their shipping system set my state to California instead of New Hampshire and assigned me a sales tax. When I brought it up, they gave me an incorrect answer, but honestly, this place is so awesome, I don't care.

Came here one evening on a whim because it's close to the church my mother goes to. While I had my…read moreeye on the restaurant for a while, I never realized it was so close. The staff are all very welcoming and kind and quickly got me seated with a menu and soon after got my order in, just an order of Derek Tibs, and started. The water I ordered came soon after in the form of a glass and a pitcher. There's a wait time that's pretty typical of ethiopian food that you'll get used to as you have more of it. When it comes to the Derek Tibs, they're honestly a bit bland, but not any more or less so than what I've grown accustomed to. The Berebere sauce (they offered it to me as hot sauce), and the Injera is really what gives it a lot of flavor. Honestly my favorite part of the dry style Ethiopian food is the texture and amount of crust they're able to get on the meats. Overall a very enjoyable experience, I would definitely recommend trying if you get the chance. Likely will return with friends.

as a san diego college student, i am in a tireless search for affordable and nourishing food in…read morehospitable places, and i was able to find this experience at lucy ethiopian restaurant. we ordered the two meat combo, which was satisfying for two hungry adults, and a glass of tej (ethiopian honey wine), which was a beautiful pairing to our meal. even as someone unfamiliar with ethiopian culture, the food and drink made me feel nostalgic, and the peaceful atmosphere of the restaurant contributed to a blissful dining experience. our server was very friendly and helpful, and the service was very quick. i felt very welcomed in this environment, and i will happily return again soon.

I was skeptical first to order food but food was very delicious…read more I have always tried one particular Somalian food in San Diego but today wanted to try same food but at different place.abdul was very nice person and treated me very nicely. I will definitely will go back next time when I m in San Diego area.

I was looking forward to check out this place. I arrived around 4pm. The restaurant is in the back…read moreof a supermarket. I ordered Chicken stew, grilled salmon, chicken sambusa (the only option), and Mandazi. I wanted to order chapati & maharago but i was told that they didn't have it. It took about 50 min to finally get my food. I loved the grilled salmon! The chicken stew was good too. The chicken sambusa was not too crunchy on the outside and a bit too dry for my taste. The Mandazi was undercooked. The center was gooey. The flavor was good though. The price is reasonable and there's parking out front. Overall, the experience was ok but the food was good.