LOVED IT HERE. & Very amazing service. I just transitioned into being a vegan & I got the veggie platter for $18.95 and it came with so much Injera (A flat bread made of Teff, a fine grain unique to Ethiopia). And ALL OF IT WAS SO YUMMY. Often, when I eat Ethiopian, I feel heavy at the end of the meal, but I was feeling good and light. It was a lovely meal all together. Food was 5 star tasting, I'll explain why it's not a 5, overall. Read below. 1. Misir Wett lentil cooked slowly in a flavorful berbere sauce with a blend of spices 2. Atkelt Wett cabbage potato and carrot cooked in a mild caramelized onion sauce 3. Gomen Wett collard green cooked to perfection with spices 4. ENGOUDAYE WETT Mushrooms cooked in a flavorful berbere sauce with a blend of spices In general, the customer service was great. It was a busy night & I think they were short staff. It's also kinna pricey for a vegan meal, in my opinion. Good portions though. Love, Renee in BK read more

Ghenet Brooklyn - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The Engoudaye Tibs is definitely a dish for the mushroom lovers among us -- delicately sautéed mushrooms prepared with exotic spices and just a touch of heat. The Sampler Platter is always a good choice for those unfamiliar with Ethiopian cuisine. (A friend -- a neophyte when it comes to north African food -- drove down all the way from Buffalo to meet us on our last trip to "the city." She ordered the Sampler Platter and promptly said to me, an old veteran of all things Ethiopian, "Gosh, I can see you guys like Ethiopian food so much. This stuff is freakin' delicious!") The injera here is equally delicious. (And let's face it -- if you f*ck up the injera, you've f*cked the entire meal in an Ethiopian home.) It (the injera at Ghenet) is perfectly tart (but not too tart), perfectly spongy, and essentially "bottomless." (In other words, your server won't hesitate to bring out more injera when you want or need it.) We find both the flavors and the prices appealing, and the service has been consistently good for us. We have a couple of decent Ethiopian eateries back home (Oklahoma City), but our Ethiopian community pales in comparison in terms of both and access to the requisite groceries one uses in Ethiopian cuisine. Our bill for three came to just over sixty bucks plus tax on our last jaunt up to NYC, and we couldn't have been happier with the food, the service, for the camaraderie at our table. A Brooklyn favorite. read more

Authentic Ethiopian food in a eel axed atmosphere. Extremely kind people who work there.

I never thought Ethiopian food was so amazing! Took a shot at trying it and I lo es it! The place is quiet and the service was great! Just loved it and will definitely come back! read more

Ghenet Brooklyn - The bar - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The atmosphere is still warm and lovely, though not as beautiful as it used to be. The service is good, but the FOOD, OMG, the FOOD, is DELICIOUS! Always a wonderful meal! read more

Came here from Staten after looking for something healthy on Yelp and haven't had good Ethiopian in a minute. So glad we did. The two of us shared the Vegetarian option for two and got to pick out 8 different dishes. Every dish was amazing. Couldn't even decide which was my favorite. This place is a must. We got... MISIR WETT Lentils in a flavorful berberae sauce with a blend of spices SHIRO WETT Spicy bean dish in a berberae sauce flavored with herbs and spices YEDUBBA WETT Butternut squash stew slowly cooked with light tomato sauce ATERKIK ALETCHA Split peas prepared with a light sauce ATKILT WETT Cabbage, potatoes and carrots cooked in a mild sauce FASOLIA String beans and carrots cooked in a mild sauce GOMEN Collard greens seasoned with herbs and spices and cooked to perfection ENGOUDAYE TIBSSautéed mushrooms seasoned with a blend of mild spic read more

I became extremely sick after eating here so consider yourself warned. The bathrooms were GROSS which is usually indicative of filth elsewhere such as the kitchen. We only ordered vegetarian options, no meat. So it wasn't undercooked meat. Insult to injury (literally) the waitresses were OBNOXIOUS, rude and insulting. They ignored our table - no after refills, no asking if we wanted another glass of wine, while they sat at the bar. I would have forgiven that if I didn't get so sick. read more

Everything about this restaurant is on point. My friend and I got the Ghenet combination plate which included a choice of two meat and four vegetarian dishes for the both of us. It was quite difficult to decide which dishes to order because all of them sounded amazing. We finally decided on the doro wett, siga wett, misir wett, shiro aletcha, gomen, and the shiro wett. My favorites were the siga wett, doro wett, and misir wett. They were oh so flavorful, and the delectable injera just topped it off. Not only is the food amazing but the ambiance is also quite awesome. The restaurant has dim lighting and the tables against the walls have benches with pillows which adds to the cozy feel of the restaurant. I will definitely be revisiting Ghenet. read more

Ghenet Brooklyn - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Came here for a late dinner post-trivia at Pacific Standard. We hadn't had some good Ethiopian in a while, so Ghenet was the perfect choice, given the options nearby. The 5 of us were ravenously hungry after all that hard work at trivia, so we got one of the combination plates (all 4 meats and all the vegetarian choices), which came out on a huge platter. My favorite were the doro watt (chicken), and the siga watt (beef morsels), as well as the gomen (stewed collard greens). The chunks of meat were very tender, had the right amount of spice, and wasn't too salty, and the injera (sour flatbread) had the right amount of density and lightness. The combination was the right choice, because we were able to taste a little bit of everything, even if we weren't sure what everything was. We ordered a bottle of the honey wine, and they brought out a sample of their housemade honey wine, as well as their commercial version. We stuck with the commercial version, heh. The housemade honey wine tasted fine, but just looked a little cloudy. Service was pretty attentive, and they came out with more injera pretty much instantly when they saw we ran out, which was pretty great. The price for a combination for 4 was about $68, and was definitely enough food for the 5 of us, so the value was pretty great. Each plate on the menu was about $15, and this was the best way to try everything. Not sure if I'm inclined to come out of my way for this, since it's a bit of a trek for me personally, but it's definitely a good option for Ethiopian in the area for sure. read more

Ghenet Brooklyn - combination for 4. enormous. - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This was my second time eating Ethiopian food and I must say it definitely lived up to the cuisine. I'm a fan of eating with my hands and the injera bread was so soft and easily used to eat our food. We share one big plate that had the chicken, steak and lamb for protein and carrots and potatoes, lentils, greens, spicy beans, and something else. The veggie somosa's were so good we got two orders and my favorite part of the meal was my Ethiopian coffee and honey wine it's a must try. I would definitely return to this establishment it was clean and the customer service was fantastic. read more

As someone in our group commented during our finga-lickin'-good lunch chow session, Ethiopian cuisine has one major hurdle regarding breaking into the mainstream of ethnic American fare: that whole lack-of-silverware thing. While I personally cannot get enough of the communal aspect of a dining experience like this, I can dig the sentiment. You'll need to be comfortable sharing some germs when you eat this stuff, so here's a suggestion: come here on a (second or third) date, at the least. The other hurdle regards the American palate, which initially balks just a bit at the sourdough flavor of the injera, the thin African tortilla that you use to scoop all of the goods. For most people this spongy stuff can take a while to adjust to, but give it time; the flavor is a marvelous counterpoint to the spicy meats, Indian-inspired beans and grains, and soft greens. My wife and I love a great Ethiopian joint, and this place serves up some of the best we've ever had. We went with both combination plates and everyone, including the vegetarians, were very happy with the plates. Five adults and three kids couldn't quite finish off a meal made for six. The dining room is intimate and casual, with soft contours around the perimeter, perfect for groups. All four African beers were out of stock when we visited, they had several other craft beers and wines. Service was fine; the spicy chicken, beef and lentil made me reach for my water glass pretty often and that could've been refilled more often, but we were well attended to. Every time I head to NY, I'm on the hunt for great eateries. Bagged this one. read more

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My husband and I were hoping to go to Dinosaur BBQ down the street, but lucky for us, we couldn't get in, so we ended up here. Ghenet was crowded, but had one table open and seated us quickly. We ordered the Vegetarian Combination for two. It came out on a large platter served over injera (Ethiopian bread) to share. The mushrooms, Engoudaye Wett, were amazing! They were super flavorful. We couldn't get enough of them. I wish we'd ordered two portions of this. Oh well, we will know for next time. Everything else was good and pretty standard Ethiopian fare. The lentils were my second favorite dish. We ate everything and were very satisfied. The portion size was about perfect for two people to walk away full but not uncomfortably stuffed. The service was friendly and the food quite tasty. My only complaint is that I wish it were much more spicy. I will definitely return next time I'm craving Ethiopian food. read more

Ghenet Brooklyn - Vegetarian Combination Platter - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Experience 5/5 Great first time experiencing Ethiopian food. The first thing I noticed when I walked in was the wonderful smell of SPICES, super strong and pleasant. Decor 5/5 Lovely, loved the details like the pillows and the room separators. Very clean place. Food 5/5 The bread was new to me and may have to be an acquired taste for some people. It's a bit sour and this is the carb you use to eat with your meats and veggies. It paired nicely to the dishes I ordered. Service 5/5 Super friendly, attentive, quick and professional. He also gave great recommendations as to what to order. read more

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Food was good! And...the ambience was great! I absolutely love this place. It is unassuming from the outside,but it is a cute little spot to get away for dinner. We shared a combo platter for 2, and the portions were very generous! We had lentils, cabbage, mushrooms, and collard greens for veggies; and we had chicken and a beef stew. All were very good, but I wished they had more meat options, ie lamb or maybe fish? I really liked the decor, they had a yellow couch lining the wall of the restaurant, and for chairs, they had stools. It felt very relaxed ;-) Will definitely go back when I need an Ethiopian fix!! read more

We ordered the same doro tibs and veggie player. The chicken breast was really good and spiced to perfection . It was hard to choose the veggies but we ended up getting almost everything . I would suggest the collard greens, potatoes, string beans, mushrooms, and lentils. The honey wine was great, I wish they sold bottles to go. Next time I will order the cucumber salad and sambusas as an appetizer. I also want to try their mixed bean side. The butternut squash paired with injera was interesting and new to me. Our server was really sweet and it was a cute spot, perfect for date night or a dinner with friends. read more

Ghenet Brooklyn - Veggie & doro tibs for 2 - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Felt adventurous on the culinary side so I came to Ghenet for dinner. It was the first time I ate a restaurant that offered no utensils and the first Ethiopian joint I stepped foot in. I really like the setting and ambiance of the place it was almost hidden off the street by the iron door entrance. It's very cozy and welcoming. The seats were quite comfy. It might just be me but I wasn't too fond of injera bread, I found it too tart for my taste. Thank goodness for the Doro Wett, Engoudaye Wett and Mesir Wet. It helped a little to hide the taste. I preferred the texture of the injera bread over the taste, it was like a soft thin crepe. ' The sambusa tasted like a spring roll almost but with samosa filling. The curries were too heavy for my taste. It was fun eating with my hands though. If I had to compare this cuisine to anything else it would be Indian. I can say I'm glad I tried it but I don't think I will have Ethiopian food again, it just wasn't my cup of tea. read more

Ghenet Brooklyn - Sambusa and curries with bread - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I've had Ethiopian food before, and Ghenet is right on par for what you'd expect. Very casual place with a small backyard (or in this case indoor) area. Service was just alright, waitress kind of left us alone and did know a ton about the menu. The tej (African honey beer) I got was a good change of pace and went well with the spicy food. Overall the place was decent for what it was but no more. My friend and I split the Ghenet combination with Siga Wet (beef), Doro Aletcha (chicken), Gomen (collard greens), Engoudaye Kitfo (mushrooms), Mesir Wet (lentils), and Atkelt Wett (cabbage/potato/carrot). The beef dish was the standout with a rich, slightly spicy flavor. The mushrooms were also very good. The rest were just alright. Not bad by any means, just either on the bland side (lentils). The injera was good but I'm really not a big fan of the novelty; spongy flatbread just doesn't do it for me. Regardless the dishes were a mixed bag and nothing blew me away (to be fair Ethiopian food never has). I'd come back here again if someone wanted Ethiopian food, especially if the backyard was open. But that's probably about it. Perhaps you're better off sticking to the regular menu rather than the mixed special? read more

Been here twice with two years in between and the quality have been the same and delicious. We had the platter for four so we had all the meat and all the vegetables. Everything had so much taste and each dish tasted so different. Love this place. read more

Ghenet Brooklyn - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Our favorite Ethiopian restaurant in the Tri-State area. We've been going here for close to 10 years. Amazing food and service. Love the space. Nice and SPICY! The only bad thing is that don't have gluten-free injera ... but that doesn't merit knocking off a star. Don't forget the Honey Wine ;) read more

I adore Ethiopian food, and I was elated when I found out one was going to open in my neighborhood (though lets be honest, it was only a matter of time until Park Slope worked its way back towards the western hemisphere food-wise...) and Ghenet is definitely one of the best in the city! The injera actually has enough teff in it it, the honeywine is lovely and the food is flavorful. The restaurant itself has a cool layout, and the staff is always nice and accommodating (which struck me as I'm not the type of person who usually notices... I mean, usually I'm just in restaurants to shove things in my mouth, yknow what I'm saying here?). My only criticism is that the food could be a bit spicier! Heck yea, give me that melting fiery feeling in my mouth! Keep up the good work guys. read more

My last restaurant meal before the COVID lockdown was here and it was great. The service was friendly, food came quickly, and it was delicious. I always go for the vegetarian combo platter since it comes with so many items and they're all delicious. I can't wait to visit again! read more

If I had bothered to do a review in the many years I'd been coming here I'd have given Ghenet 5 stars each time. But when we went for a much-awaited birthday celebration, we were disappointed they changed the menu! You can no longer get combo platters that include meat. Instead, if you want meat, you have to add a meat dish (all individually priced $22-$24 each). Fine. We ordered two meat dishes (tibs) to go with our vegan combo. I can't believe how they've changed the meat dishes. When they brought it out and poured the meat dishes into the center of the veggie platter, it was: sizzling meat, green peppers, onions, cilantro. I laughed and said "haha! Fajitas!", except minutes later it actually WAS like eating fajitas and not funny at all. It was telling that we ate all the veggie dishes and were left with a pile of fajita meat in the middle. We brought it home and it held up good on day 2. It's a shame when good (or great) things change for the worse--they had a great thing going there for many years. read more

I wanted the opportunity to try the food, but was greeted cold and curtly by one of the staff and ignored by everyone else. It was my first time trying African food, but it seemed as if the more "gentrified" crowd were the priority. At first I was going to ignore it and just go on and purchase the food, but decided against spending $40-$50 on a restaurant staff that treated me like an after thought. Thanks for the love ‍ read more

First impression is the best impression. The interior is simply beautiful. Setting is not bad okay. We had injera with lentil spread for appetizer soft and sour taste. . Seafood Tim's with the a twist I requested the chef to make it spicy. She made special seafood sauce for us. Most of the time they say no in other restaurants for special requests but This restaurant takes their customers & their business seriously. And we also ordered vegetarian combo with gluten free Injera. The food was great only down side is too much oily in all veggies. The Injera was in oil. We had the chai when we came in it was not hot. Again we asked for the chai after the meal to be hot. It was okay chai not that great. Overall it was nice vibe in the restaurant you will enjoy it. Next time I love to give 5 stars. read more

Ok, today my cousin and I have decided 2 things. 1 is Ethiopian cuisine tonight, and 2 were going to tour NYC eateries and such to see who stacks up and who falls down. Tonights dinner choice is Ghenet Brooklyn. We checked online for a decent Ethiopian restaurant and this one caught my eye. After about 10 minutes to find parking, we walked a block and a half to the restaurant. Its a small cozy restaurant, maybe 10-12 tables, couch like seating with pillows and wooden seats. There were people waiting when we walked inside, but they quickly cleared up they were a large group, although 6 people isn't large, but ok. I walked past them inside and asked for a table for 2, we were quickly seated and the waitress came shortly after. We ordered the Ethiopian water, but we hadn't decided what to order yet so told her we weren't ready yet. The waitress returned shortly after and we ordered appetizers, mine Sambusa, but they didn't have chicken so I had spiced minced beef. Her's Azifa. The appetizers came in ok time and both were very good, now here's where the fun begins. Although our waitress was very nice and explained dishes and was courteous, service was very slow after the appetizers. We waited about 20-25 minutes for the food to come. Mine Gomen be Sega, her's Doro Wett. Both dishes good. Well seasoned, we didn't ask for forks since with this type of food you eat with your hands, but we should have since it was a little messy and we saw the other table had forks, uugghh. The waitress never came back to check on us during dinner at all. We were finished eating for about 10 minutes when I had to flag her down for a dessert menu. There's only 2 desserts Tiramisu or Baklava. I chose Baklava, my cousin no dessert. It was good, a little dry, but ok. Again had to find the waitress to get our check. Overall the food was decent. Although pleasant, our waitress was a no show most of the dinner. She was better when we came in, but by appetizers it all ended. Wanted to give 4 stars for food, but service pulled it down to 3 stars. Please go for the food not for the service and just reflect it in your tip. read more

Ghenet Brooklyn - Started eating then remembered, pic!! Sorry, but still looks good. - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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This is some of the worst Ethiopian food I've ever had. The gored gored were these big chunks of beef chuck, which were grey and far too tough to chew. They were sitting in a barely spiced bath of clarified butter. If you're going to use beef chuck, you have to cook it until it's tender. You can't cook it the way you cook sirloin or some other cut. I'm honestly surprised at how bad this was. The rest of the food was similarly flavorless. Just very basic vegetable dishes without any spices or aromatics or, well, flavor. Go elsewhere. read more

This modern, romantic, darkly lit and uniquely styled restaurant woo-ed me with its honey wine and its spicy tuna tartare wrapped in a velvety pancake slightly crisped on the outside (appetizer). I love the interesting spices, the soft pancake, all the vegetarian choices (for me, the chicken and most of the meat options (except the spicy beef - which is good) leave something to be desired. I probably like the mushrooms best. The whole vibe of the place is cool and its a fun dining experience. Lately, they have run out of the tuna tartare appetizer often and replace it with a salmon choice, which I won't even try. This has saddened me! Overall, one of my favorite spots in the hood. read more

Service is here is so absurd. I have been coming here for years but I will never return. First, they no longer serve the sampler platter and they don't offer Doro Wett any more. We came here on a Sunday for an early dinner and the place was empty. The waitress was about to seat us RIGHT next to another couple. We asked if we could sit at any other table and she acquiesced. The service was always cold but now the servers stand at the bar and you have to flag them down for anything. I had to keep getting up to ask for more water, another beer, more napkins. Again, we were only one of two tables in the whole place and I can see why. They DID NOT HONOR the Yelp check in offer. She pretended like she didnt know what I was talking about even after I showed her. I feel like this was bait and switch. Don't know if they still have dessert because we were never given the opportunity to order it while the servers were deep in conversation or MIA. read more

I have never eaten Ethiopian food before, but I wanted to be adventurous. As a first timer my bf and I ordered the combination dish for one person. If you have never eaten Ethiopian food before, you might want to try this first. The meal comes with a spongy, vinegary, pancake-looking-like bread that doubles as utensils. The bread is extremely filling, so after finishing the first plate, you can gauge how much more you can eat. WARNING - the bread expands in your stomach! The combination we ordered included one meat and 2 vegetables: Siga Wett - Morsels of beef served prepared with a blend of Ethiopian spices. Engoudaye Wett - Mushrooms cooked in a flavorful berbere sauce with a blend of spices. Fasolia - String beans and carrots cooked in a mild caramelized onion sauce. If you are eating here for the first time, the above combination tasted very good and a good introduction dish to Ethiopian food. Definitely recommend to try this as something new with a date. The ambience very warm and cozy and the staff are super nice! read more

Ghenet makes one fatal mistake that I have yet to see in the restaurant business since the opening of Shlomo's in Williamsburg: food so damn good you can't get enough. If it's your first time eating Ethiopian, it'll surely rise to your list of favorite cuisines. If it's already the only thing you eat, you'll be getting it here from now on. Customers have been mad awkward and the room falls silent a lot when I've been there. I said "echo" one time because it was so quiet and got weird looks anyways... maybe it's just cause we can focus on nothing but the food. read more

Takeout review: The ordering process was easy via phone but I always recommend to call to confirm your order. When I did call, the staff kept saying she didn't see my order. We eventually figured out that she thought I ordered through GrubHub but I told her it was through Yelp. At least, that issue was solved. But the food wasn't all that. Not all Ethiopian places are made equal. I was hoping to relive the tasty moment from another Ethiopian eatery I had before but the experience wasn't even close. I had experimented with the Ghenet combination for $19.95. I chose the doro wett (chicken stew with a drumstick and boiled egg) with two vegetarian sides, mesir wett (lentil infused with berbere sauce)and atkelt wett (potatoes, cabbage and carrots mixture with onion glaze). I also ordered an appetizer, asa tiklil (tuna tartar). Price wise, this place is a bit expensive. I was not pleased with doro wett nor the mesir wett. Despite the rich taste, I found each combination too salty and extremely watery. I guess I was expected a thicker paste but it slipped right off the injera. And the salt was very overbearing; I just couldn't enjoy it. I did eat the drumstick and the egg at least. The asa tiklil and atkelt wett was pretty decent. I also felt that since the injera is very fulfilling, I probably should've just ordered the asa tiklil by itself. I was pretty full actually. Unfortunately, I had too much left over injera since I didn't like the other dishes. I just saved it for the next day and ate it with other food in my kitchen. I would like to try other side dishes so I wouldn't kick this restaurant off my radar yet. I rather try the vegetarian option next time or just two appetizers especially since the prices are somewhat steep. read more

I went again this October with my bestie during African restaurant week. Dinner consisted of 3 courses: appetizer, entree and desert for $30. The portions including injera were very generous. The desserts: tiramisu and baklava were delicious (actually the best baklava I've ever had)! Don't get the peach martini, it lacked peach flavor and tasted bitter. The location, ambiance and staff are great, but the food to me is just good. It might be the injera, I'm not sure. I can't help but compare it to my favorite one in AZ (Lalibela) which is amazing; but i will add that it is my best friend's favorite Ethiopian restaurant in NYC. read more

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Ethiopian food is a hands on (or in) kinda food! No utensils need apply! So if you don't mind eatiing with your hands you will love it! This is the 3rd Ethiopian restaurant I have been to (2 NY, 1 Chicago) and the food here is the best I've had. The place is quaint and small with lounge like decor and a small bar. I def recommend ordering the combo platter, esp if you're a first timer! We ordered the platter with meat. (see pic) The platter was covered with the injera (Ethiopian bread) with piles of food a top. This is served with fresh injera alongside to use for scooping, dipping, grabbing...whatever you'd like! The reason I gave 4 instead of 5 was for shoddy service. I felt like we were constantly waving at them for attention. I will likely visit this restaurant again! read more

Ghenet Brooklyn - Meat combo platter - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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* During our short lunch break at wall climbing, me and my friend decided to scope out the neighborhood a bit and look for a good lunch option. Ghenet quickly caught our eyes and we decided to check it out. * After skimming the menu, we chose the Veggie combination for 2, thereby trying out all the 8 veggie dishes. * When it comes to ethiopian food, Ghenet is surely 2 steps ahead of Meskerem of Macdougal in terms of decor, seating area, food quality and overall presentation. read more

Ghenet Brooklyn - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

One of the best Ethiopian restaurants ever! The tuna tartare is to die for 5 stars!!

I have been wanting to try Ethiopian food since I saw someone post a pic of a meal they had at Ghenet. I finally went last week and was not at all disappointed. Food was very flavorful and the Honey Wine was very good. Ask for a sample! Hubby and I got there before the dinner rush so it was the perfect setting for date night. Service was very good. Servers took their time with us in explaining the items and their suggestions were great. I definitely would return. read more

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My wife and I love Ethiopian food; we have been at Ghenet twice before and were satisfied; both times it was on par for Ethiopian cuisine in NYC (better options in DC, Atlanta). We brought our friends to Ghenet yesterday because they wanted Ethiopian food in Brooklyn, and we were in the neighborhood. The service was fine, but the food was extremely disappointing. This is the only time I've written a Yelp review for anything, but I felt I should warn others about this restaurant. We ordered the Ghenet combination and vegetarian combination for 5 people. First, the injera was thin and not spongy. Each portion was approximately 2-3 tablespoons of food and at best luke warm. It seemed that they had scraped the remainders of a container and warmed it in the microwave. The vegetable dishes were blandly seasoned. Even after eating a large amount of the substandard injera we left somewhat hungry. read more

We had a really great group dinner here. We knew relatively little about the restaurant before discovering it next to where we were on yelp, and were very pleasantly surprised with probably what our favorite Ethiopian meal in the city. We had their raw kitfo appetizer and it was the best kitfo I've had, we really loved it, creamy and melted in your mouth. We went all-veg for dinner (with a bunch of vegetarians) and loved every dish we had. Service was a bit slow, but we were enjoying our conversation so didn't mind much. The final Ethiopian coffee was wonderfully strong and flavorful. read more

Ghenet Brooklyn - Raw Kitfo appetizer, an absolute must for those who eat raw beef - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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3.5 stars, not 3.0. This was my first experience with Ethiopian food and it was tasty! We got a meat combination platter for four which had so many delicious items on it I honestly can't spell out everything I ate but I know that pretty much their entire veggie selection was on this plate. The injera was really good - I liked the fluffiness of it and on it's own it was pretty tasty. I probably won't be back to this particular location since it's a bit out of my way but I had a good time here. The restaurant itself is really small - I'd suggest going during the week if you can to avoid the crowds. Oh - try the pear martini - it's really good! read more

I've been a customer at Ghenet for more than a decade (in their Lower East Side location and now in Brooklyn). However, recent customer service and not getting our food or refund means I won't be going back. We tried to order dinner to be delivered online. It went through on Seamless at 8:34 p.m. The site it said it was only available for pick-up. Since we wanted delivery (we have a small baby at home), we called Ghenet immediately at 8:35 p.m. to cancel. (The person there - Anna (sp?) - said their delivery person was sick. That's understandable.) We cancelled the order from them, and then called Seamless at 8:36 p.m. to cancel the charge. The Seamless rep called Ghenet and was told that they had already made our food and we are still being charged for it. So, someone at Ghenet is lying. We called them one minute after the problem with the website to cancel and the food was already prepared? We are now on the phone with Seamless and have already spoken with Anna (sp?) again. She wouldn't even let me finish a sentence. Too bad. Ghenet won't refund our $46, but they lost customers who have been going there for years. read more