The worst experience ever! I order Ethiopian food once a week because I'm an injera addict, I usually stick with Awash (much better choice in BK) but I've been to ghenet a couple of times on Mondays becausd Awash is closed. I just ordered delivery (I should tell you that my wife is Ethiopian so she knows her food) and they just charged us 44$ for two entree with no sides ( usually when you done in There are two sides for entree for the same price) when we called the restaurant to ask about it they said oh yes we just don't do sides for delivery! Exusme what???! Why would that be?same price plus 4$ delivery fee!!! Shame on this waitress that ridiculed me on the phone! Never order from here again and so should you! Sticking with Awash in BK and MASSAWA in Harlem read more

Ghenet Brooklyn - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I stumbled upon this place as I was just exploring Brooklyn at night looking for a spot to eat. I would never have expected to like this place so much. My friend decided she wanted to Ethiopian food and I was down for it even though I never had Ethiopian food. I did not know what to expect honestly. I let my friend order everything for us, and she showed us how to eat it as well. I love the style of eating with your hands. Something about that just makes the experience so much more fun. I believe the bread is called injera. I could be wrong. But the bread was so spongy and soft. It was amazing. It is a bit too thin to pick up a lot of food with each hand grab but that just may be the way it's suppose to be. I forgot what's the name of the dish I got, but I remember everything was just straight up goooooooooooooood. Like I can't complain at all. Especially for the price. Yeah I'm so glad my friend introduced me to Ethiopian food. And trying this place for my first experience of Ethiopian food, absolutely no regrets. I can't wait to try more Ethiopian food OMFG. So good. I'm doing this review a week later since I been here, and I can still remember how gooooooooooooooooooooooood it was. UGH. The meats were so flavorful and had a bit of a kick to it. Personally I am NOT good with spicy food, I'm super sensitive, but this was actually just the right amount for me. It wasn't too spicy to where it burned and I couldn't taste anything else. It was just right. The vegetables added another layer of texture to everything. It added a crunchy bite that goes so well with the tender meat and extremely soft injera. Inside is a tad bit dark, but it adds a more intimate and personal ambiance. It just adds more to the overall experience. Seems like a mom and pop type of restaurant, and personally I love those waaaaaaayyyyyyy more than big/chain restaurants. Service was fine. Served us fairly quick, and there was no wait time so that was even better. Definitely would go back to this place! Without a doubt! read more

Ghenet Brooklyn - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

It's not the best Ethiopian food I've ever had, but there is much to like about this place. The atmosphere is nice but still relatively inviting. it's in one of my favorite neighborhoods, and they have eight different vegetarian dishes, which you can get as a giant combo. The flavors could have been a little more vibrant and the dishes could have been a little more varied, but my only serious complaint is with the injera, which was square, thin, and crunchy on the edges. I suspect they make it in-house, but I'm not sure that's the right choice, given the results. read more

We were looking for a spot after rock climbing at Brooklyn Boulders and we decided on some Ethiopian food. It's been a while since I last had this type of food and I was excited! The staff is friendly and the restaurant looks more like a lounge but the food is exactly what I expected. Cozy, flavorful, deliciously comforting food. We shared a combination platter with a chicken and beef dish as well as 4 different types of vegetarian sides. Yum! Food this good makes me so happy! read more

Ghenet Brooklyn - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This was the first time I had ever tried Ethiopian food. I had super high hopes, but quickly found out that it's just not for me. I'm not a huge fan of spicy food but I do love eating with my hands. The service was attentive and the decor was intimate. I'm sorry to say that I just wasn't a fan of the food. read more

Ghenet Brooklyn - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Ghenet is a jewel in this neighborhood and very conveniently located to Brooklyn Boulders if you happen to be in the area for an excellent post-climb healthy indulgence. The ambience was beautiful, small and cozy, the staff was friendly and attentive and the food... well the food was absolutely delicious! My friend and I split the vegetarian combo for two and although we were famished so at first glance thought it may not be enough, it turned out to be more than enough as we devoured each little portion of mouth-watering Ethiopian delicacies. I can't say much else other than recommend you try it, especially if it is your first Ethiopian food - you need to set the bar high! The price is moderate, but they win in my book for both great service and food. read more

The decor is very warm and cozy. I had a great time here with my friends. It was also our first time trying Ethiopian food. We got the steak tartar and sambusa. The steak tartar was oily and spicy. I definitely like it. The chicken and steak sambusa was decent. We also got the combination for four. It was a good portion. They have a variety of meat and vegan dishes for you to choose from. I also got the peach martini which was very flavorful. This was definitely a good experience. read more

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This place is where you have to eat with your hands! Don't come here expecting utensils cause there won't be any! This place is not bad and something new but I'm not a big fan of Ethiopian food so I am a bit biased. The atmosphere and all is very good though! The food portions are huge though. I came in with 3 other people and we ordered 2 people worth of food plus appetizers. We could BARELY finish it! The place itself was pretty cheap though. read more

Ghenet Brooklyn - So good! No idea what this is though! - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Ghenet was a nice entry into Ethiopian food. I liked the vegetable platter I ordered but wished there was more to it, the food wasn't bursting with flavor and had a home cooked feel which isn't bad at all. The plates are large enough to share among two (or more) people. I tried a cocktail and it was strong, they can definitely make a mean drink. The staff was nice and attentive. read more

I went here for dinner last week and really enjoyed it. I appreciate that they serve beer and wine, as well. The ambiance is really unique and comfortable. Service is really quick and reliable. The injera is less sour than most others I've tried and I appreciated the milder flavor. I am vegan and ordered a vegan plate with multiple dishes and it was pretty good. I especially enjoyed some of the bean dishes. It would be nice if they had specials or some seasonal dishes, or even if they had vegan options other ha. beans or collards. That being said, what they do have is good enough and definitely enjoyable. My meat eating counterpart really enjoyed her meal too, for what it's worth! read more

Ghenet Brooklyn - Vegan combination - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Truly delicious Ethiopian food, and while it's the only Ethiopian I've tried in Brooklyn, it rates among the best I've had from other American cities, too. The beef tibs are what got me and keep me coming back, though the various veggie dishes are also great. Definitely recommend. read more

Nice place it's very romantic in the sense of eating with your hands. You get this different experience drinks are good and food never fails read more

Ghenet Brooklyn - Nice to be back, waited a while however the hostess was very apologetic and accommodating. Nice experience every time - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Suggest the owners to turn on the heat in the winter so that guests don't freeze during dinner. Basically we were having dinner with our puffy jackets and wool hat without any apologies of the restaurant management. Uncomfortable temperature and lighting making this place not than enjoyable compared to many other restaurants out there. Not worth to spend the money here. read more

Absolute best Ethiopian food in New York. Delicious food, relaxing vibes, couldn't recommend more.

I've only been here a few times but it will be my to go place for Ethiopian food. The server is friendly and patient. The interior is a bit dark but they let natural lighting in to create a cozy and intimate feel. I usually get the combo platter. For 1 person it's $19.99, you'll get 1 meat and 2 veggies. The injera was not as sour as most places, which I loved. The veggies portions were perfectly seasoned and well cooked (melt in your mouth bites). The meat portion was also seasoned well and the meat was tender (fall off the bone). Everything was excellent, including the spice tea which complements all the complex taste you'll experience. read more

My go to spot for Ethiopian! Always an amazing experience. Miss going to dine in with their lovely staff. Love their vegetarian combo!

The food is amazing and delivery worked really well. The Mesir Wat was delicious and flavors perfectly balanced. All the sides we had were tasty. Excited to try more food from Ghenet and even more excited when we will finally be able to dine in. Until then, I'll be having their food delivered ASAP! read more

First time eating Ethiopian food. Me and my wife ordered the vegetarian platter for two and it was more than enough we couldn't finish the plate. I felt like the food needed more seasoning, otherwise the food was clean no complaints there. The service was ok they only had to servers attending to the whole place. Would I go back again.... definitely read more

Ghenet Brooklyn - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

A solid find for Ethiopian food. If you want to try it, or are really craving Ethiopian, I would recommend trying this place out! That being said, this is my favorite type of cuisine and while this restaurant was good, it missed the mark in flavor for the vegetarian sampler compared to some of my favorite spots in other cities. read more

Great food, incredibly friendly wait staff and owners. Authentic, delicious spot. Prices are a bit high though, expect to pay $40/person before drinks for a complete meal. read more

This breaks my heart. Been a regular at Ghenet for yeeeeeears. YEARS. In fact, 2 years ago, we were ordering delivery from them at least 3-4 times a month. Stopped by for dinner 2 weeks ago. Yikes. Something has happened here. NONE of the meat dishes are legit Ethiopian food. They've absolutely replaced them with some sort of fajita-esque stir fry. And here's the thing...when you question them, they are incredibly rude & disingenuous. Guys...Ghenet is over. Skip it. The veggie dishes were still KINDA authentic? But the quality isn't the same. And again...these other recent reviews are totally correct. They're actually lying about the meat dishes on the menu. They are not Ethiopian. Nope, nope, NOPE. read more

As a DC native, I've been looking for great Ethiopian food in the city ever since I moved here 7 years ago. This place has officially become one of my favorite spots in BK. The food is great and the portions are enough that you'll definitely have leftovers. Highly recommend! read more

amazing authentic ethiopian food, very friendly staff, clean, cozy to sit in or also great to-go. would recommend read more

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Very disappointing. I've ordered and visited for years. Ghenet is usually expensive but good. Today, online ordering was completely misleading. I ordered through their website: says clearly that combo for one person comes with one meat dish and 4 small sides. Receipt says same. Delivery arrived with two sides, not four. I called, staff said combo should only come with two sides. Could they deliver the missing items? No. And no offer to discount/refund any of the price (at $35 for a single combo with delivery and tax!). One hour delivery, high price, and you don't get what you ordered? read more

Love love love this place Food is great Very friendly staff Proud to take my non Ethiopian friends here to try out some food Yay Genet keep it up !! read more

My favorite Ethiopian restaurant in NYC... the injera has the real sour-bite of a quality amount of teff in it... and the staff is so inviting and accommodating. Personally, I go for the whole fish surrounded by an array of different vegetable dishes. But there is no wrong way to go here... try anything&everything on the menu. read more

Stopped by here on my last visit to NY. One of the best Ethiopian restaurants across the dozens I've tried in the 5 boroughs. If you're lucky you'll catch the jazz trio that plays there on Sundays. read more

I'm not sure why the other reviewers didn't like this place. I will let all my family know about her place good food and good service is hard to find. The food could have been better The employees were very nice, smiled a lot, felt genuine. Definitely a must try if you are in the area. read more

The best Ethiopian food I ever had. The complexity of the flavors was the most interesting I have ever experienced so far in NYC.

After being introduced to Ethiopian food by my best friend almost three years ago, I have been a huge fan of this exotic cuisine. I have tried several Ethiopian restaurants in NYC, DC, NJ and can without a doubt say this is the best!Injera is soft, fluffy.the chicken is tender, amazing flavors, Homely atmosphere,great hospitality! read more

First, I 'd like to start by saying I have been eating at various Ethiopian restaurants throughout Brooklyn and Manhattan for years and Ghenet had definitely become my favorite place to go for Ethiopian, so imagine my disappointment when I went in and found the menu had changed in major and in my humble opinion, unacceptable ways. I am not Ethiopian, but I do question how a restaurant can call itself an Ethiopian restaurant and not serve Doro Wat. the main meat dishes were removed form the menu and replaced, with meat dishes that appear to be sauceless, grilled or stir fried dishes. No thank you. As some other reviewers mentioned, I can go to a Mexican restaurant for fajitas if i want that. When I politely asked when the menu had changed and why, my server seemed annoyed and said something about certain dishes/stews requiring too much time to prepare. She was rude to me and my friend from then on out, at one point tossing the injera we'd asked for onto the edge of the table and quickly walking away before I could ask for another glass of honey wine. Honestly, the experience was so disappointing and unfortunate. My Sister and I loved this place. Why on earth would they ruin such a good thing. In any case, I will not eat there again. Also, some of the staff could use training in good customer service. i will have to take my business back to Manhattan in the meantime. read more

One of the best Vegan meals I've ever had in my life. HIGHLY recommend the combination plate- Mushroom Tibs?! PLEASE. I could honestly eat here every day for the rest of my life. read more

Nice dining experience, the lentils, butternut stew and chickpeas were a standout and the injera could made with pure teff. Service was cordial. read more

I've visited Ghenet quite a few times over the years. Not my favorite Ethiopian restaurant in the city or in Brooklyn, but it suffices (and is delicious), especially since there's mediocre restaurant options nearby. A few weeks ago, I ordered via DoorDash for delivery. I asked for the Veg Combination, which they didn't have an option for on the app. I asked for Gomen and Fasolia as part of my veg choices. When delivery arrived, I was shocked to find they messed up my order. Gave me veg dishes with lentils and beans, which is too heavy for a meal for one person. When I called the restaurant, I spoke with someone who was very rude and not understanding. She told me they ran out of what I asked for, and DoorDash said it was okay to replace them with dishes they had without my consent. I tried to explain I never authorized that, and I wanted some resolve, like a refund. Instead of that, she hung up on me. Never again, Ghenet. read more

I came here years ago for my first experience with Ethiopian food on my first date with my now wife, so I no doubt have a soft spot for Ghenet. Soft spot aside, it is also still my favorite restaurant in New York and we come here pretty often (even more now that we live in Brooklyn rather than Queens). It's better than any of the Ethiopian I have had elsewhere in the city or even in other cities too. The vegetarian combo platter is AMAZING- the mushrooms are far and away my favorite, but we almost always share every dish on the veg menu (except for the string beans, which I have never had since my wife unfortunately hates them so I must go without. But that just means double mushrooms, so it's okay.) I also cant get enough of their injera! Which is good, since the give you a pretty much bottomless amount. The food generally comes out super quickly and service is solid. Really love the vibe of the space, it is dark and welcoming with a cool metal lattice-work screen surrounding the main dining area. Highly recommend! 6/5 stars!! read more

To be truthful, I've tried Ethiopian food 2-3 times before Ghenet, and from those experiences, I haven't been a fan. But Ghenet changed everything. I went with a bunch of friends, and we ended up sharing the Ghenet Combo for 3 - where we got to try 3 meat dishes and 6 veggie dishes. Long story short, it was DELICIOUS. The beef dishes and cabbage really stood out. And you should definitely try the coffee if you're into that caffeine - it was small, strong, and very flavorful. The meal came out to just under $30. It's not the cheapest meal, but we left feeling full and very satisfied. Highly recommend! PS. The place packs up quickly over dinner, so be prepared for a wait if you're planning to go during rush hours. read more

Not the best Ethiopian spot. as someone that grew up eating Ethiopian food, I am really at a loss here. I've ordered from Ghenet three times and all times have left me disappointed and disgusted to be quite honest. The last dish I ordered, sega tibs, was completely drenched in flavorless awaze and seemed to be an unusual cut of red neat (i.e. form, consistency)--let's just say the meat was stringy. I am beyond alarmed. The lack of attention made to the delivery packaging is also unbelievable... i'm just not a fan and will not ever be returning. read more

I don't even know where to begin with this place. To say that the food is exquisite, tasty, delicious and extremely well seasoned would be an understatement. It is the best Ethiopian food I have ever tried to date (and I have tried many all around NYC). Never in a million years would I have thought that I would be hooked to steak tar-tar, but the way Ghenet delivers, this outstanding delicious dish in unreal. It is a MUST try, and so is the tuna tar tar. The steak is fresh, the seasoning is right on point, the injera is soft on one side, a bit crunchy on the other side, and the touch of farmers cheese that coats the raw steak is a touch of heaven! This review will never do the menu justice. Just know if you want the best Ethiopian food, you must try Ghenet! read more

Ghenet's website states that this is "Where angels eat!" Just like everyone else, when I think of Ethiopian food my mind springs immediately to Reni's Archangel Michael with his foot against Satan's head, one hand on a sword pointed menacingly downward and the other scooping up some injera and doro wat. ;) Ghenet happens to be a perfect dinner option for a small group looking for an interesting meal - especially if anyone in the group is vegetarian or gluten-intolerant. Yes, the injera is gluten-free! We chose the shared combination platter for 4 ($60), which is more food than it looks like. (Ethiopian food doesn't usually have... vertical integrity, so your giant plate ends up looking minimal. It's not.) The platter includes one choice of meat plus 2 vegetarian items per person, so of course we just opted to share all 8 of the veg choices on the menu. My experience with Ethiopian food is that the veg platters are always better than the meat ones, which tend to all taste the same. No exception here at Ghenet. For the life of me I can't remember the names of most things we tried, but the food here is solid. Even for meat eaters I'd recommend the vegetarian options. The service was fine but they were not very avid water-refillers. It's a very small dining room, cozy without screaming "hang out here for hours." You can wait at the bar with a drink; tables seem to open up quickly. Because apparently I'm neurotic, my favorite part of the meal was the bill, which ended up being a perfect even split of $20 per person when none of us had change. Ah serendipity. read more

When I moved to New York, I made it a mission of mine to try all the Ethiopian restaurants in the city and have successfully done so over the past three years. Let's just say having lived in Ethiopia for four years when I was younger, I often miss the food and will often drag a willing friend to fulfill the craving. My top three Ethiopian spots in the city, in no order, are Ghenet, Bunna Cafe (currently a pop up) and Zoma (Harlem). On the corner of 4th Ave and Douglass St, a mere 10mn walk from the Atlantic Ave station, is Ghenet. It's been a while since I've been back and it seems they have extended in the back so they can cater to bigger groups now! The decor is modern, simple and inviting. The staff are friendly and they cater to you quickly, no matter how full the place can get. I always think the best deals at an Ethiopian restaurant is their combination platters. Unless you really have a craving for one dish, I suggest you go with their combo, whether meat (choice of 2 meats & 2 veg) or vegetarian (any 4 veg dishes). It's not only kind to your wallet (around $33) but it's a great way to have a taste of a few dishes. Oh and yes, all of it is delicious! While I'm personally not a fan of Ethiopian Honey Wine, I say you might as well have a glass if you're new to the cuisine. At $8 a glass, it won't hurt to try! Come prepared to eat with your hands and leave with a very full belly - that's how it goes at Ghenet. read more