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    Buna Kurs

    4.7 (59 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Ruchi D.

    Very awesome cafe- reminds of DC Ethiopian cafes. We only had coffee and an appetizer but look forward to coming back for more lunch options in the future. The menu is short but vegetarian friendly. Seems very fresh and has a home made taste. The service is slow but that ok. It's really friendly and I enjoyed speaking with the barista.

    Spiced tea
    John B.

    Ethiopian is more of a DC thing, but I was happy to find this cafe open in Richmond. They did not have any pastries, perhaps because it was a holiday. However, I came for foul, and received a robust fava bean breakfast. Ordering a tea got me a cinnamon spiced base with a Lipton tea bag. The space was quite open and had some art going on, particularly towards the back. The crowd was a minus on a lot of levels, but it's not the restaurant's fault and these things vary. The opportunity to get a high protein vegetarian breakfast which is also tasty was worthwhile nonetheless.

    Chickpeas & samosas
    Lauren M.

    Great ambience, small space with a sweet, Auntie's house kind of vibe. I love that RVA has another Ethiopian spot finally and the fact that they serve breakfast all day is a WIN! The sambusas and the egg combos are really good. I'm a BIG fan of the chai and homemade drinks - she literally blends the honey and chai spices right there on site as she preps your drink. Service is great and staff is always kind and ready to answer any questions or make recommendations. Everything is served fresh, prepped well, and gives the depth and flavor you need to experience what Ethiopian cuisine is all about!

    Angela F.

    BEST SERVICE. Delicious food. Kindest staff. A gem in Richmond. The coffee is so lovely. An idea brunch place. My issue is just the lack of seating, which is so not enough to keep me away.

    Drink specials on February 19, 2023.
    Mia L.

    Buna Kurs is an Ethiopian café located in the Jackson Ward area in Richmond. After reading reviews and seeing them on social media, I was very excited to check them out. I'm not sure exactly when they opened, but it's my understanding that this business is fairly new. I visited on a Sunday in February (President's Day weekend) around noon. The place was packed! I ended up ordering the lime thyme limeade and the awaze tibs. The staff were very nice. However, the wait for my food was ridiculously long. I waited over an hour to receive my food. I was not the only one who had to wait a while to receive food. The food was delicious. I could've done without the limeade. I think it would've been better if fresh lime juice was used. Also, the drink was not shaken or stirred, so I didn't taste the flavor of the thyme syrup until I got to the end of the drink. I have mixed feelings about Buna Kurs. I loved the decor and the food. However, I am hoping that improvements have been made in order to be a little more efficient with getting food to patrons, especially during busy times.

    Acie B.

    Beautiful establishment, amazing service, food was incredible! Suggested from a friend that owns the Nile (another amazing Ethiopian spot), and I was nothing less than blown away. Also met the owner, who was sweet as she could be. Currently, Her father has a few paintings in the gallery located in the rear of the restaurant, that are beautifully done. I forget the name of the drink, it's a tea, with orange juice, ginger, and honey, make sure you try that, so good. Will be back, definitely!

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    Lena M.

    This review is being written inside Buna Kurs right now. I love it here! I'm so grateful my friend and I started our morning here. My first note is that Lily Fasil is incredible. She's created a beautiful shop with delicious food and drinks. As you can read in interviews, she supports local creatives and wants to have a rental space in Buna Kurs for them to make things like podcasts or have photoshoots. We came in at 10am on a Wednesday. It was a little busy, but the line went quick and the stuff we ordered came out quick. My friend ordered the cappucino and the breakfast combo. When I asked Lily for recs she told me the breakfast combo was good for two, but if I wanted to add anything, to try to fu'ul. I ordered that and the chai. Here were our thoughts: Breakfast Combo: You get so much food for just $9.50! It's such a great value! So grateful Lily mentioned it'd be a good idea to share this. Not only did we get to try more food, but we enjoyed it so much. We ran out of injera pretty quickly, but Lily kindly gave us more. Our favorite in the combo was the egg silsi. The eggs were simple, light, and had a great flavor. We enjoyed the kinche and firfir too. The kinche mixed really well with the eggs. The firfir had a nice kick. Fu'ul: I'm used to the Egyptian style fu'ul. When I tried the Ethiopian style, I was in love. The spices in this dish make for a beautiful explosion of flavor in your mouth. So glad Lily recommended this one! Chai: So happy I tried this famous chai! I adored the flavor. I believe they use chai concentrate here so the flavors are a lot more compact and stronger. It had a lovely lingering flavor after each sip. Cappuccino: My friend ordered this and enjoyed it. I assume they use Ethiopian beans? Our overall experience was great here. We loved sharing our food. The atmosphere was fantastic too. I loved all the natural lighting and wicker touches. This is an amazing spot to have a meeting, meet a friend, go on a date, or start your morning. If you're looking for a bang for your buck, come here. Loving this new spot in Jackson Ward!!

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    Naomi G.

    This Ethiopian cafe is definitely a hidden gem in Richmond. The staff were so friendly. I tried the sambusa which was filled with lentils and had great combination of spices. I really enjoyed the breakfast combo, and I could try a bunch of different Ethiopian dishes with injera (Ethiopian bread). The flavors are amazing!! I hope to come back and try their specialty lattes and more from their food menu!

    Breakfast combo and mango smoothie

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    Beautiful atmosphere, amazing tea, and delicious authentic Ethiopian dishes. And to top it off the staff delivers great service! 10/10!

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    2 years ago

    glad we found this place thanks Yelp! great coffee, amazing barista we loved loved loved this place

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    3 years ago

    All the food here is amazing!!! Wonderful staff as well. Highly recommend and get the sambusa!

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    3 years ago

    Amazing, amazing food. Charming ambiance. Delicious beverages. Engaging owner. I've found my new favorite lunch spot.

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    3 years ago

    Delicious Ethiopian food, friendly service, cute atmosphere! Just a couple blocks from the Richmond Convention Center - easy walk.

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    4 years ago

    The food was excellent and the staff was responsive and kind. A perfect spot for breakfast or lunch.

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