A culinary delight! If you haven't had Burmese food before, this is the real deal and is worth the…read moretrip from Chicago. My partner is Burmese and also loved the food. We had the tea leaf salad, which had just the right blend of crunch and spice. The samusas were hot and flesh and the flavor of both the mohinga and coconut chicken noodle dish I had were phenomenal. And of course the service was impeccable. The owner was very friendly and accommodating. We can't wait to be back and try the tofu salad and Shan noodles next time.

Pa Lian was extremely highly rated, so we had to check it out while we were in the area. After…read moretrying several different dishes, we could definitely understand why it receives so much love! ATMOSPHERE: The restaurant had a casual, clean, and welcoming atmosphere. It was definitely a more "lowkey" experience, but it was a comfortable place to enjoy a relaxed meal. FOOD: We ordered the chicken noodle soup, egg rolls, goat curry, and tea leaf salad. We really enjoyed all of the food, but the rich and flavorful goat curry was definitely the standout! The tea leaf salad was still pretty good, although it was not quite as flavorful as we were hoping it would be. SERVICE: The service was exceptional from beginning to end. Everyone was kind, attentive, and welcoming without ever making us feel rushed. Our server was patient with us and even gave us a free dish when dishes were taking a bit longer to come out. PRICE/VALUE: Prices were pretty standard for the area and felt reasonable for the quality and portions. PARKING: Parking was easy and convenient with a large lot outside. Overall, this was a very solid four-star experience, and I would gladly come back for the goat curry!

This was my first time trying Nigerian cuisine but not my first time trying fufu. I really liked…read morethe ambience, it has a more upscale, classy vibe. Service is very friendly and they're quick to offer suggestions. Prices are reasonable since this is not the type of food that you can get anywhere. We ordered oxtail pepper soup, egusi soup with chicken, and jollof rice with beef. I wouldn't mind coming back here to try other items on the menu. -oxtail soup 5 - the soup is spicy but it's the type of spicy that is very enjoyable. The oxtail is super tender. Make sure you drink the soup when you're finished. -egusi soup with chicken 5 - the soup is hearty. You take a piece of fufu and dip it in the soup. Think of naan and how you use it to scoop up curry. It has bits of turkey, beef tendon, and smoked fish in addition to the chicken pieces. -jollof rice with beef 5 - the jollof rice is tomato based and very savory. You get 2 big pieces of beef and plantains. The beef is easy to cut and it's tasty.

Friggin delicious!!…read more Jollof rice is too die for!! Add beef and it makes it that much more amazing. Will be back again....and again... and again.

Demera was an excellent introduction to Ethiopian food! Since it was our first time, the staff was…read moreincredibly friendly and attentive, taking the time to answer our questions and make recommendations. The food was absolutely delicious and tasted incredibly fresh. It struck the perfect balance of being healthy while still being satisfying. We ordered a platter that didn't look like it would be very filling at first, but it was more than enough food. I would definitely recommend Demera to anyone looking to try Ethiopian cuisine, whether it's your first time or you're already a fan. If you're planning a date night in Uptown, this is a great place to start the evening, then head across the street to the Green Mill for live jazz and cocktails. It makes for a fun night out!

I have been to demera several times but never left a review. Its a great spot in uptown. They have…read morea lot seating. We came on a Sunday for lunch, we made reservations ahead of time. - Service is 10/10, our waitress was wonderful. - The sambusas were excellent and the dipping sauce was incredible- i wish they sold it separately in a bottle. - the Shai was perfect and flavorful. Absolutely delicious - our food was good not as good as I remembered. The portions were also smaller but we were full. Demera isn't my favorite Ethiopian spot in Chicago ( I think Tesfa is better) but I've always had a good experience here.

Food was amazing! Will come back again for sure!! Service was good, we had a huge group so it was…read morea challenge for the servers to keep up. But they did so with grace and patience.

We had a wonderful group dinner at Awash on a snowy Chicago night that was full of warm vibes. It…read morewas so memorable that everyone in the group--living in four different cities--agreed that we're going to meet there again in 2026! The waitress served us a fragrant tea at the perfect temperature at the end of our meal. She lit incense right afterwards that floated over to our table and kept us feeling full and grateful. The spicing on all of the dishes was delicious. This place is special.

Went with a large group and my friend ordered. I will be honest- there was so much on the big…read moreplatters, I really don't know everything I ate- but every bite was delicious. I remember the potatoes, the beef tips or something, and the fish was delicious and I really liked the beets!!!! There were some lintels that were yummy too. Like I said- everything was really flavorful. And they kept bringing out more enjera bread if we needed it. We ordered wine bottles and a few of us ordered a signature cocktail-- those were pretty and they all said they were good. Very attentive staff and placed was quite busy so they did a good job managing everyone.

Wowowowowoow! Loved everything here. The food was amazing, I loved that it all came on Injera,…read morewhich was amazing. The service was also great, and I felt truly cared for. We sat outside at first, but it started raining and we had to move inside (which was no problem). It's a pretty cute place

Visiting the neighborhood after moving away 25 years ago and delighted to find this restaurant and…read morelounge. The food is some of the best Ethiopian for take-away I've had in a long time. Great vegetarian choices, especially the Lentils and collard greens. Huge portions! The friendly bar and lounge cater to the local population with Ethiopian heritage, and I think that helps keep the food authentic. Eating in is a great option if you want to grove to some tunes while enjoying your meal.

I stopped in for an event they were hosting in the club area upstairs. The bartender greeted us and…read morethey didn't have a drink menu so I went with a shot which she generously poured, super good vibes already. So by the time I got the food I was blown away at how amazing it was! I had 3 vegetarian (they may have been vegan I'm not sure) Sambousas, 2 lentil and 1 spinach. The spicy curry type sauce it came with was amazing. For the entree I had this pasta that came with bread and a pico/bruschetta dish. Oh and it was vegan! Everything complimented each other so well. I wish I got to meet the chef and praise her! The bartender said she's been cooking for 25+ years and that she just started working there. The DJ was playing the hits, the drinks were dranking, and the food was excellent. 15/10, will be back!

We had an amazing dinner there on May 7th for 5 people. We were introducing friends to Ethiopian…read morefood for the first time as they were visiting from out of town and it was one of their birthdays as well. The team working there was so nice and inviting and kind, and shout out to Mary!!! It was her first day of work there and she made the entire experience!! She was pleasant, smiling, and somehow pulled off getting a small cake and candles for the birthday boy (someone ran out and purchased a small cake I think and that was ABOVE AND BEYOND what we have ever experienced). The ambiance was great! THANK YOU MARY for making the evening so special and for the shout out from the Chef as we were leaving. Definitely go eat here and if you get to have Mary wait on you, it is a special treat!

The most amazing Ethiopian food I've ever experienced! The service was outstanding and treated us…read morelike celebrities! The ambiance was nice, immaculate and relaxing! I will definitely return when I visit Chi-Town in a few months

Came here after a concert. They were open till midnight on a Sunday. We couldn't get there…read moreuntil about 1145. We called and spoke with the owner Salomon. He assured us the kitchen would be open and arriving that late would be acceptable. We weren't sure what to expect when we walked in, but the place was very lively for a Sunday night. They played great music and the service was excellent. My wife & I split a vegan sampler for 2. The injera was fantastic and went well with the dinner. Would recommend checking this place out.

Delicious vegan food and kind service. Not fancy, but authentic food and flavors. All the lentils…read morewere tasty!

Very nice people and amazing food, you won't regret checking this place out. Everything was…read moreflavorful to the max

This is such a homey restaurant with generous, flavorful Eritrean dishes. The service is solicitous…read moreand it feels like you're in a neighbor's home.

The food is fresh, flavorful, and made with care. The injera is delicious, the veggie combo is…read moreamazing, and the meat dishes are perfectly seasoned. The staff is warm and welcoming, and the atmosphere makes you feel at home.

The sambusas, veggie dishes and injera was good. The dora watt was just okay. It's been a few…read moreyears since I have Ethiopian and definitely would like to try other places to compare it to. Service: a little odd as I'm not sure as the waitress is not used to serving customers. We had to ask for extra plates, utensils and napkins. When we asked what each sambusa was - she went straight for the plate and cut them open. It was nice of her to do, but she didn't ask. It was more like we were visitors in her home. Not saying that is a bad thing, but unexpected.