I met a friend, and we shared four different dishes. It was delicious…read more I can't remember what it was called, but the ground raw steak was absolutely delicious.

I was in the area visiting CamiCakes on a random weekend and I've wanted to try Desta for months…read more When I entered there wasn't a host at the front and I waited more than 5-7 minutes before I asked to be seated. Glad I sat soon because it became crowded afterwards. Ordered the samosas ($6.48) & Lamb Tibs w/ gomen & injera. I had a quite a bit to take home as leftovers. The berbere seasoning was so on point.

Whether you're an Ethiopian food frequenter or this is your first time, Desta is a great middle…read moreground where everyone can find something they'll like. It's also a large space so great for groups. I love the salmon tibs with Shiro. The salmon tastes fresh and the dish has great flavor. I also enjoy the collard greens side. It comes with enough injera where I don't need to order more. Parking: shared private lot.

I was randomly in the area and stopped by CamiCakes & this place. I've wanted to try this place for…read moremonths. When I entered there wasn't a host to assist. I waited 5-7 minutes before flagging down someone. There was lots of seating but you're supposed to wait to be seated. It was a little dewy inside yet for the most part, clean. Server Mary was nice. I took her suggestion and ordered lamb tibs with injera & gomera... oh and a spicy sauce. I also tried samosas which were tasty. Total was under $30 Happy I tried it.

Embilta is a hidden gem!…read more Food is always excellent and great for sharing - I love bringing groups here because the dishes are so large. Service is okay - there are not many staff, so the wait times can be a bit long, but the pay-off is soooo worth it. Bang for your buck is top notch - food is super cheap but DELICIOUS. I suggest getting the vegetarian sampler and a few meat curries.

Hours listed online say this spot is open till 11pm, so I swung by around 10:15 hoping to celebrate…read moremy birthday with some Ethiopian food, something I don't get to try often. Turns out table service actually wraps up at 10, with only takeout and delivery after that, which wasn't mentioned anywhere I could find. The woman who broke the news to me seemed a bit stressed, and honestly, my guess is she was holding down the fort solo that night, so I didn't take it personally at all. I never got the chance to actually taste the food, so I can't speak to that side of things yet. I'm giving it 4 stars rather than the 5 I was hoping for, just because of the mixup with the hours, not because of anything about the restaurant itself. I'm looking forward to trying again soon, maybe just a little earlier next time, and I'd love to update this review once I've actually had the meal.

Delicious food. Fresh and flavorful. Very authentic. We are on a quest to try all Ethiopian…read morerestaurants in Atlanta Metro. We loved Wehemia.

This is the best in Atlanta. I posted the picture of the empty plate because it was that good.read more

I'm pleased to have discovered this gem when it comes to Ethiopian cuisine. Like many, my first…read moreintroduction was through Desta. I learned to appreciate the tibs, awaze for spice, and shiro along with injera. But if Desta is an entrance to this food, Kategna is the next level up. The storefront itself is humble and tucked away out of sight on Buford Highway. Right upon entering, I smelled burning incense to queue me in that this was different than even my previous experiences. There was booths and small tables. I think you could do a larger party but it'd been to be spread out. It's best for parties of 4. The decor is well loved and there's a counter up front where you can go and pay when you are done. For lunch, they have specials but I decided tk get a Kategna injera as an appetizer and then Yetebaberut (spiced ground beef). Speaking with the waitress running the front of the store, I decide to play it safe and go medium spice and medium for how cooked the beef is. Kategna injera - this is life changing. I enjoy injera but an injera fried in a pan so it's crispy and flaky in different parts and coated in awaze? Wow. This will pretty much be my go to dish every time I come in the store and I will recommend it to anyone I bring. This was so incredibly delicious that I know my words are failing to convey just how good this is. Get it if you are in the store. Yetebaberut - delicious. It's mixed with collard greens and feta cheese and goes well with the basket of injera. I ate half of it (2 injera and half the bowl) and took the rest to eat at lu cb again the next day. All in all, Kategna Ethiopian is the new standard for Ethiopian in Atlanta. If you're planning in going to Desta, I'd steer you here instead. I can't wait to bring my coworker and then my wife and then some family friends (the husband's wife is Ethiopian).

Spontaneously came here for some late night munchies and the food definitely hit the spot. It was…read moreour first time trying Ethiopian food and everything was incredibly flavorful. Service was great even when it was close to their closing time! If you're hungry late at night, I highly recommend coming here than going to some fast food chain.

I love this place so much! I feel like I've been once a week for the past month, so I'm long…read moreoverdue to write a review about why you need to come to Bole! To start, the space is nice, spacious, clean, and thoughtfully decorated. Dark wood tones, colorful artwork, scenic landscape screensavers on the TV screens near the bar, and Ethiopian music pumping through the speakers (but not so loud that you can't hear the people you're with). The staff is also so sweet with great energy. There's a full bar with great drink prices, and I still need to try the honey wine. One thing to note is that the food is made to order and does take a little time (like 20 minutes or so), but when you dig in and start eating you understand why. I will wait every time, no problem. My favorite dish is the Fish Dullet and my favorite side is the brown lentils. My partner gets the Awaze pretty much every time. If you haven't tried Ethiopian food before, this is your sign to do so. If you already like Ethiopian food, make sure to stop by if you haven't already!

This is my favorite Ethiopian restaurant in Atlanta. I have been eating here on and off for about…read moreeight years. They've moved into a larger location just a block or two away from their original building, but still on Virginia Avenue. The ambience is pretty swanky... Ethiopian and jazz music in background, beautiful, cultural pictures on the walls, large screen TV, African decorum, and plenty of seating.... Both booth style and tables/chairs. The food is always delicious as is the authenticity! Service is good as well. I'd highly recommend the sampler platter (veggies, lentils and meat). The plate looks small, but I can never eat it all. It is all authentic and oh sooo delicious... I would highly recommend Bole!

The best African food in the area, I usually take the drive to Ike's in Norcross but so grateful I…read morefound this place!

Good. Very good African food…read more I just get turned off by the starfish in the spinach I WISH they did not use starfish Before I knew it was starfish in the spinach -I tore it up! Devoured it in seconds because it is so good! Definitely authentic African food The food is already cooked and they just scoop it out of the silver treys in front of you. You get fufu with your order I buy some for my Kenyan friend and he loves it!

I had gone down (by Uber) to Atlanta Vintage Books for the afternoon to lounge in their chairs and…read moreread books, soak up the culture and enjoy their resident cats. I had not eaten before I left and after several hours there, I was HUNGRY. Because I had taken Uber, I asked the lady at the counter where was the closest restaurant within walking distance. She directed me across the street - just a hop skip and a jump from the bookstore. to Jebena Bistro. Never having eaten Ethiopian food, I decided to give it a try. As "Noelle" to the right, said, it's a little "hole in the wall". From the outside, it's nothing to write home about. But as soon as I walked in, I knew I was going to enjoy it. First of all, the lady that waited on me was so kind and welcoming. I asked her for her recommendations and she suggested several things. I ended up choosing the vegetable platter. When she brought it out, she explained to me that they eat with their hands. There was no silverware. She showed me the bread that they use to soak up the food with. It was made of a sponge-like substance and was rolled up. The platter was SO good. I quickly filled up and had to get a "to go" box which was filled with food. The amount of food I received for price I paid was ample. It easily made me a second meal at home. This wasn't a fancy place. But the food was very tasty and I will go back in the future.

What a jem! We are working our way trying every Ethiopian place in metro Atlanta. Jebena did not…read moredisappoint. The food was so fresh and flavorful! We bought two platters. One to share and one to take home to eat the next day! The love and care that went in to our meal was obvious. You have to try Jebena!!!

Almost three years later and Ethiopiques is still our place. The food is consistently good, the…read moreportions are still more than I can finish, and the service is still genuinely friendly rather than the trained-on kind. Last time we were in, I got to talking with our server and she asked which was my favorite on the vegetarian platter. I told her the red lentils. When my to-go box came out, she'd added a full extra serving of them. Nobody asked her to. That's the difference between a restaurant that's good and one you keep going back to. Three years of Friday nights and it hasn't slipped once.

We arrived early, so we had personalized service. For…read moreappetizers, we decided to get Kurt rolls; with a choice of injera with homemade Ethiopian cheese and collard greens. We ordered the vegetarian platter as the main course with 2 proteins. We chose steak and salmon.. soft Ethiopian music lent great ambience. The children were so excited, that they ate with no regard to the level of spice. It was absolutely delightful! I recommend the platter if you have a party of 3 or more. You get 5 vegetables and 2 proteins- see photos. Highly recommended for something unit.