Food and service get five stars all around! We stopped in thinking it was a Somali restaurant that…read morewe had saw on Google maps, but it turns out that this location had been recently bought within the last 6 months and switched hands, and the menu has not changed, according to our server. There were no other people in the dining area when we first entered, which left us feeling a little bit skeptical, but after we placed our orders, we walked around the grocery store a little bit just to look at the goods and chatted with the fellow patron. We started off with sambusas with lentil, which came out hot and pillowy. The lentils were nicely spiced with a coriander or cumin and turmeric situation, with some chili pepper for spiciness. I would have loved a sauce to go with this, and it was still delicious nonetheless! I also ordered a hot tea, which was a chai with milk. It was so foamy, frothy, and hot. It also wasn't too sweet, which I loved. The other two dishes we ordered to share included bidena with wat and barice with goat. Interestingly, on the menu, they don't include any descriptions, but our server was helpful in explaining and pointing out each of the dishes, which in some ways told me who their clientele was, who likely often did not need descriptions, hahaha. Today, I learned that bidena and injera are similar, if not synonymous. The bidena with wat was flavorful, spice-forward, packed a punch, and the green sauce that they included was delightfully herbaceous and tart. The barice with goat is apparently a Somali dish, and we loved how colorful the rice was - the goat was remarkably tender, and the other accompanying sauces were just as delicious. We inhaled both of our dishes. The ambiance leaves a little bit to be desired, but I think with six months in and the fact that this serves primarily as a grocery store factors into that. If you're looking for a mom and pop flavored dining experience, this is the place to go - like that they have a condensed menu, because what they are doing, they are doing well, and service was quick. They are not holding back when it comes to flavors and they are worth taking a stop, even if it's just for a cup of their tea.

I love this place and Dubai chocolate it was very yummy and the food is so good especially the…read moresambusa shout out to Biftu for great service! 10/10 I recommend

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.

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.