Food was quick and tasteful. The service was great, Tamara had a welcoming attitude. Coming back…read moreforsure!!

Phenomenal service and phenomenal food, been going here for more than four years now and it has…read morenever faultered in its quality, service, and flavor. Super chill environment too! The waitress who serviced my table, Tamara, was wonderful.

All the food was really great! We ordered many dishes and shared with everyone in the party. The…read moreserver was well versed on the menu, and helped us navigate with a shellfish allergy!

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!

I was a bit hesitant to come here as I've never had nigerian food but we decided to try it out…read morebased on the good food reviews! I do think ambiance and customer service was lacking at first, seemed like our questions were not really being answered. It def could have been a cultural barrier on my end. So I did not really take it to heart, I just assumed they were busy . However we got our food and it was delicious. I ordered the shrimp fried rice but was out that day so I asked for it to be replaced by the Efo Riro & Rice and my husband ordered the Egusi Stew with Beef and Fufu. Both dishes were amazing. The efo riro was spicy! For me at least but not a bad spicy, it was quite delicious with the chicken it came with. The stew was flavorful and not spicy at all. The woman who attended us when we ordered checked in on us multiple times making sure we enjoyed the food and was not too spicy. Customers there were very friendly and the atmosphere definitely improved the longer we stayed there. would def recommend it

Unfortunately, this was not the experience I had hoped for, and the food quality was disappointing…read morefrom the very first bite. I ordered the okra soup with chicken, but the chicken did not taste fresh. It was extremely tough and appeared to have been frozen. Even more concerning, the inside of the restaurant did not appear to be properly cleaned, which raised serious concerns about the overall quality and preparation of the food. The service was subpar and could have been significantly better. Someone should have been consistently present and attentive to customers. The lack of attentiveness made the experience feel less welcoming than it should have been. I'm always willing to give a restaurant another chance, but unfortunately, this experience fell short in both food quality and service. Given the price and overall experience, I would not return or recommend this restaurant to others.

The food is delicious. You ordered to to. I got a large since this was my first time. Double meat…read moreand double veggies. I got sweet chicken and spicy chicken with greens and lentil It's a lot of food. But definitely worth it. $22. Theres seating inside. Looks clean. The service was fast and kind I'll be trying some more of the menu.

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.

TL;DR 5/5 Awash is a family run restaurant serving authentic…read moreEthiopian cuisine as well as selling home goods and groceries you might not find in your daily store. The food is a great intro to the cuisine, but the flavors are a bit lighter than I expected. Service and friendliness are peak, and the ambiance is suitable for a chill lunch with friends, or a culinary excursion! Food: a friend and I picked Awash to try Ethiopian for the first time. If that's what you're looking for, Awash has you covered! We ordered the veggie and meat combos which allow you to sample an array of meat and veg curries (unsure of the proper term) along with the signature Injera, classic Ethiopian flatbread with a light spongy texture and sourdough-like tang. This is perfect for the culinary adventurer like ourselves, but their menu hosts a wide array of Ethiopian dishes we'd be excited to try in the future. I found the Injera to be delightfully unique in texture and flavor with their surprisingly light and delicate body. And eating with hands, as is traditional, is a fun experience. The curries were wide in variety and flavor, but I felt each one lacked a real depth and umami punch that you may find in other cuisines. Since I've now only had Ethiopian food once I don't have a frame of reference to compare, but I prefer to err on the side that this simple taste is a quality of being home cooked food, clearly prepared by the wife of the owner, and not of the cuisine as a whole. I would love to try other dishes to see if I can get that complexity, but if you come expecting the "wow" punch of comparable dishes from say Indian cuisine, don't. This is home cooked food by a family that has been running this shop for many years. Not a chef, not a kitchen, just a pair that is making their way and sharing with the world their culture and cuisine. Service: Being a family restaurant, the husband and wife pair were the ones to serve us on the quiet Saturday afternoon we stepped in. The husband has better English, and was happy to recommend dishes, teach me how to eat with my hands, and check on our experience throughout our meal! Extremely welcoming, and I could feel his joy at being able to share his culture with me. That in and of itself makes this a 5 star meal. The restaurant is also patronized by members of the local community, lending to a casual and friendly atmosphere where the husband will sit in the dining area with his friends when it's quiet, where they will chat, and he will occasionally call out to me casually to see how I liked the food. Very sweet! Again, this is a family and community institution. Do not expect on hand waiter service, DO expect owners that will come and happily help if you call, and do expect authentic smiles and excitement if you're a first timer. Ambiance: Awash has a lovely and welcoming exterior ripe with culturally inspired colors. The open layout interior from the dining area to the grocery store is clean and orderly. The decor itself is sparse, but you can really get the vibe that the husband and wife who own Awash have started, sustained, and built a life out of this quaint shop. It's great for dining with friends, family, or dates if you're coming specifically for the food. If you're trying to get to know someone, though, save Awash for when you're already together lol. Overall, I can't give awash less than a 5/5 for the excellent introduction to Ethiopian cuisine, the homey and sweet owners, and the casual friendly vibes. Will definitely be back to try more!

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.

Food: 5/5 Portions: 5/5…read moreAtmosphere: 4/5 Cleanliness: 5/5 Customer service: 5/5 Speed: 4/5 Price: $$ Takeout: yes Outdoor seating: yes Restrooms: yes Dogs: yes Kid Friendly: yes Vegetarian options: yes Vegan options: yes Ambiance: casual Pros: great food. Friendly staff. Large portions Cons: parking can be tricky in the area

So, it was AI that landed me here for lunch this past weekend. I asked for suggestions of places…read morethat focused on authenticity - not trendy. This topped the list. I was dreading parking but somehow, only went around the block once and found parking less than half a football field away. I can only guess at how bad it would be during the lunch and dinner rushes. It was metered parking but it was Sunday and IYKYK. Otherewise, read the sigs and be ready to feed the meter. Service was patient and warm. Wondered if it was a one man crew as our server, host and cashier was one person. He would be there and then he wouldn't. Left me wondering if he was also cooking or at least helping in the back of the house. It wasn't busy - my friend and I were one of three parties/tables. Not that we needed much but there was a moment when we wanted more injera ... which leads me to the food. The injera was nice and spongy - great since it's all hands on deck, no utensils. If you've never had this cuisine, know that the injera is like your plate and your utensil. Use it to soak up and grab the veggie and meat dishes but just be aware, you eat too much of it too fast, and it'll fill you up just as fast. The dishes are on the mild side as far as being spicy. I would have loved it spicier however my friend doesn't handle heat but the flavors made up for compromise of not ordering fire. We weren't able to finish it all and couldn't bring it to go as we were on the road from LA but would have gladly taken it for leftovers for another time. I would have added more seasoning and some heat to tickle my taste buds. Don't read into that - that it wasn't good - I do also appreciate when places favor less which allows me to add because if it's too heavily seasoned, diluting certain dishes is tricky and in some cases not worth it IMO. Note: if you've had this cuisine before, know that Muzita does Entrees - not combo's. One or two orders and you should be good.

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.

Pretty good steak mushroom pie. Nothing crazy. Personally I found it expensive for what it is.read more

My husband and I really enjoyed this restaurant. We love Flavors of East Africa and Muzabita…read moreAbyssinian. This place is on point with both of those fabulous eateries. I am a vegetarian who doesn't eat meat or dairy; my husband plays along because he loves me. :) Anyhow, we made vegetarian choices. My husband had the pasta dish that was incredibly flavorful and spicy; I had the vegetarian Injera bread dish, which was nuts...literally. Did you know that injera bread is gluten-free and made from Teff wheat, which is fermented and is amazing for your gut??? I highly recommend this eatery for its amazing flavors; the owners and staff are very kind, and the service was above par. I loved the red wine with my dinner. I ordered the white wine, but my server brought me red, and I am glad she did; she knew what she was doing. My husband and I sat for a while, drank wine, and watched a bevy of beautiful women come in for a bridal shower. I absolutely love this place, and we will be back. Delicious food, beautiful atmosphere, excellent service !!!! As a San Diegan, come here, you won't be disappointed unless you are Elly C. LOL

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.

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.

I first tried Rafiki Foodz last summer at the San Diego County fair. The food was amazing! The…read moreowner and the staff are best. The flavors feel like a warm blanket of comfort. I can't wait to eat the food again! no one else compares!

My first time trying Kenyan Cuisine was last year at the LA County Fair and I was so excited to see…read morethey're a vendor at the LACF once again! Their food is so good! They've made me open up my palette to the flavors of Kenya! I loved everything I tried. The food is delicious and didn't leave me feeling heavy afterwards. The chicken is tender, cabbage and collared greens well cooked. They have a lot of vegan options as well. If there is a storefront in San Diego, I'll have to stop by next time I'm in the area. Impressed.