This used to be our favorite Ethiopian spot until our most recent take out experience…read more We called to order two vegetarian combos at 5:30 and were told told to come in pick up at 5:45. When we get there at 5:45, we notice that the food is packed up in a medium (9"x13") sized aluminum pan with lid. In the past we'd gotten our meals in two styrofoam take out boxes with plenty of food so I was initially excited to see the new packaging because I believed the quantity would be the same or more. We get home 5 mins later and were sorely disappointed by our order. There were plenty of lentils but the orange ones were undercooked and lacked flavor. There were only about two bites of the collard greens/Gomen wat. And usually Mama África supplies more potatoes spears with their carrot and cabbage side, this time, we also only got two bites of the cabbage, no potatoes. Not to mention, the green beans were definitely canned and had no additional flavor to them. We asked for a side of chickpea soup/shiro wat and were disappointed to find that it too lacked flavor and was mostly oil. The worst part in addition to all the above was that the food was cold and the injera tasted stale and lacked its usual sourness. To add insult to injury, the meal was nearly 70 dollars in total for something that barely fed one person. This was the first time I ever wanted to ask for a refund for our food because we barely received one portion of the veggie combo, not the two we paid for. I hate to leave a one star review for a small business but the quality and quantity of food went down drastically.

We just moved to Colorado and was in search of good Ethiopian food. This was our first spot we…read moretried. We got beef tibs ($24.99) and veggie combo ($23.99) for my husband and I. Everything was good. There were some veggies that we didn't really love but still good. The food took a while to come out. We waited about 40 mins but understood that they seems to be family owned business so they don't have too many people working. There are plenty of parking. Overall it was not bad and good flavor! Will be back to try other dishes here.

We ordered catering for our office lunch, everyone really enjoyed this! We got the Samosas,…read moreVegetable and chicken, Cabbage stew Spinach stew, White rice, Fried plantain, Fried chicken. They even put all of this in individual packaging which was a life saver. If you're looking to cater a good-sized group (ours was about 75 people) please consider!

I have seen this restaurant for six months and kept wanting to try it but was afraid to ask…read morequestions because I'm unfamiliar with African cuisine. Tonight I took a chance and 10 out of 10 am going back again! The staff were so friendly and made recommendations for vegetarians - lots of choices! The chickpeas and plantains were delicious! Also, I wanted to try fufu and am a fan! I think it would go well with Mexican or Indian food, too. I'm a texture person with food, so was a bit nervous. I ordered two dishes to go and enjoyed both. They were flavorful, appealing to the eye, and did not disappoint.

I got the half and half to go because I was in a rush which is half foul and half eggs (I think…read moreshakshuka). I loved it so much, the flavor was amazing and the man taking my order was very helpful and nice too

NOTE RE: HOURS - There was a sign in the door displaying their temporary hours. I think it was 8am…read moreor 9am to 3:30pm. I can't remember if they are open on Sunday. We went on a Saturday at 2:30pm and had no problems. Food came out very quickly. FOOD: Super yummy! My BF and I had never had Sudanese food before. The description on the menu sounded good. We asked the chef/owner what he suggests and he directed us towards the ful. This is puréed beans with lots of dynamic spices. Since I'm such a wimp and can't handle at all, he made my ful at a 0 for spicy - but the flavor sure wasn't 0! My BF also got ful but asked for medium spicy level and it was great. - FUL: puréed beans with lots of spices. Comes with some chopped onions, peppers, tomatoes and feta cheese I think on top kind of as a garnish. BF got it without feta and really liked it. Scooped it up both loads of bread. The ful is very rich on its own. Eating it by scooping it with bread dilutes the flavor, as bread does. So I suggest going back and forth between eating with a spoon and eating with bread. - HALF AND HALF: half ful and half eggs. The egg were scrambled with some diced red onions that gave it a nice crunch. And there may have been a few tomatoes scrambled in. The mix-ins were not over powering at all. I think he said there are green chilis in the eggs, but I didn't notice any and it wasn't spicy. But it was spiced very well! DRINKS: we didn't order any, but I saw cans of sprite and Pepsi and they have an intense coffee/espresso machine. AMBIANCE: it's a bit sparse when it comes to the tables and decor, but they do have a high chair so it seems family friendly. PARKING: plenty in the parking lot right in front, but I didn't notice any handicapped parking. SERVICE: nice chef/owner. The place is been there since 2009 but he took over in 2018. We ordered to-go and it was ready pretty darn quick. ACCESSIBILITY: I didn't notice any handicapped parking, but there is so much parking in those strip mall. There are a few potholes in the parking lot though...No stairs to enter, but I don't recall seeing a ramp from the parking lot to the sidewalk in front of any businesses. BATHROOMS: I forgot to check. OVERALL: tasty, not too expensive, and looking forward to trying their coffee some time!

The food is absolutely amazing! Got gluten free injera and it was delicious! It takes a bit longer…read moreto cook so come early if you want it. Vibe was great, nice and chill and the awner is so wonderful. Absolutely love family places like this. Definitely go!

Best Ethiopian food you'll get. Maybe ever. I've been coming here for over decade and it never…read moredisappoints

Loved the atmosphere and food. First time eating here and the food was amazing. My sister and I…read moreloved it. Service was quick and friendly. Will come again! Also highly recommend the veggie combo platter and the baklava

My cousins and I were trying to figure out what to have for dinner and came across this…read moreestablishment. Upon arriving, you can notice that the market and the restaurant are connected in case customers need some ingredients, spices, etc. We were unsure what to order since it was all of our first time trying Ethiopian food. Our server gave us some suggestions and we ended up ordering the Mogne Tibs and a Veggie combo. We didn't know how to eat the veggie combo and our server gave us tip on how to take bites of different items. The Monge Tibs had a generous spice kick. Overall, delicious gamble of food for trying the first time and service was awesome. Interior of the restaurant was decored to reflect the atmosphere of the food. We even got to speak with one of the co-owners and told us her story how the menu is not westerenized, the restaurant has been passed down from a few family members, and why they chose to come to Denver. Please support this awesome establishment if you're curious about Ethiopian food.

Definitely not worth your time. Walked in with my family, the lady that was in the front was so…read morerude, not helpful at all. Walked out with just some fish. Had no flavor. They need to change there staff, first time there and we felt so disrespected. Ambiance was more like a cafeteria style... I did not mind but the staff made us feel unwelcome. Wound not come again.

Why yes! You did indeed hear correctly. The very gregarious and enterprising owner of Dollar…read moreGroceries in Aurora has now opened a pantheon of West African culinary creations right next door, with a name as memorable as it is delicious - Home Style Foods. As you may know, the proprietor himself is from Liberia, which has strong historical and cultural ties to the United States, especially from a culinary standpoint. For example, in states like North and South Carolina, sesame or "benne" seeds are used particularly by Gullah and Geechee communities (in dishes both sweet and savory) - and these same seeds are used as a paste to accompany some of the satisfying stews on offer at the restaurant. Okra pods are another ingredient from Africa which are now thought of as quintessentially American - and Home Style Foods's earthy okra soup will give you a little more insight into that particular cross-cultural connection. And, on a sweeter note, the rice-flour donuts known as Calas started out in Liberia and Sierra Leone before becoming the pride of New Orleans by the mid-1800s. And you can sample these ample (and believe me, they're big) delights at HSF also. But these are just a few temptations hiding behind that door at the intersection of Mississippi and Peoria. This brings me to one of Liberia's more (in)famous regional dishes - namely, Torgborgee from Lofa County in the far north of the country. Yes, it is definitely full of strong flavors - aged palm oil, country soda (or as we know it better over here, potash) and two different kinds of eggplant (the white ones called "garden eggs" and the small green ones referred to as Kittily) all take center stage in this sumptuous stew. But just try it! You'll see that everything melds together splendidly. (I should mention that the restaurant's preparations tend to be made with mixed meats - in fact, beef, chicken and fish might all appear in a single recipe). Depending on the day you visit, you might even get to enjoy "check rice" (rice cooked together with jute leaves - yep, *that's* where the green color comes from) as an accompaniment to your meal. But I've only hinted at a few potential choices, so see what else you can partake of - and don't forget to do a little shopping next door at the grocery before or after you eat.

This spot captures the essence of authentic Moroccan comfort food. It was so warm and inviting with…read morevery attentive staff. The standout dish was the lamb couscous: perfectly tender, slow-cooked lamb that practically melts in your mouth, layered over fluffy, fragrant couscous. The vegetables absorbed the rich spiced broth without losing their texture. Also very generous portions. If you're looking for a cozy, authentic meal that feels like it came straight from a Moroccan home kitchen, this is it. 10/10 would recommend!

I want to like this place, but I only kind of did. 4…read moreappetizers, 1 entre, 2m1 desert (3 people) was only 55. Food, and was great, some was much less so. The babaganush, harrira (soup), and bastille were pretty good, and I would come back and get them aging. The falafel was over fried and dry. The combo platter rice was good, but meat was bland. And I'm so sad the dessert baklava was not that great. Smuttered in chocolate, the nuts and honey classic flavor could not be tasted. They have a few other dishes in curious to come back to try. But... service! Well. Waitress was very friendly, definitely good vibes. But after 1st water, never refilled glasses; and plates stacked up. I had to ask (more than once) to clear then to make space for next one. And restaurant was not busy. So service-wise, but great. Food, since really good, some just meh. I'm 50/50 on coming back.

Lovely interior and great service. Our wonderful server offered us extra injera during our meal!…read moreThe skewers were juicy and have a phenomenal flavor. Such a hidden gem in this town!

Fun! Very nice friendly family owned. Food made with love. Got two platters for $70. Great vibes…read morehere.