From the moment you walk in, you're treated like family -- and the food?…read more Everything is fresh, made from scratch, and packed with bold, authentic Ethiopian flavors. Family-Sized Mix Platter Perfect for sharing, loaded with variety, and served on soft, spongy injera that ties it all together. Every bite tells a story. This is the kind of place you come for the food... ...and stay for the amazing hospitality. Do yourself a favor and bring your appetite

The food here is so good, flavorful and plenty of it. I had a veggie platter that I shared with two…read moreadults and a child and we didn't finish it all. My one critique would be to please turn the TV blasting music down or off. It was very hard to hear my dinner companions.

Best Ethiopian food in Columbus! It's so flavorful and they can reduce spice levels if needed. I…read morelove getting their platter that comes with a bunch of veggies and you can choose either beef or lamb. I love their yellow lentils and beef! It's absolutely amazing! The first time I tried this platter I was over the moon. It was a 10/5 tbh and absolutely perfect. I just went there recently and got the lamb which unfortunately was a different experience. It tasted good but was really gummy and I felt like it was not as good as the beef. I would rate this a 3. I'm definitely looking forward to going back! I like that the majority of tables are family style, they offer coffee service and I've always felt the staff to be very friendly and accommodating. When you first enter there's like a bar and dance area but if you keep walking to the right then it turns into a restaurant with tables. I really enjoy this place and can't wait to show other friends and family!

The menu keeps changing in a negative way. No longer has Sambusa for an appetizer which is…read moreunfortunate. I have been here twice since I moved out of Columbus 4 years ago and I think new ownership has taken over. Service keeps getting slower.

Super chill place serving delicious vegan Ethiopian food. I had the Half Garden Plate which gets…read moreyou 5 of their hot stews and 2 portions of injera. I chose the beet vegetable medley, okra and red lentils, mushroom, yellow split peas and curry vegetable medley. Everything was delicious, with the curry and okra ending up my favourites. The portions are very generous so be sure to come with an appetite. Siyum the owner told me he's been at this location for 5 years after previously operating out of a smaller space in the OSU campus. Y'all, he moved to have more room and parking for his customers. I think you know what to do. Run over there and show some love, NOW.

Cozy Ethiopian place with delicious vegan food. It's usually just the owner or one person working,…read moreso expect service to be on the slower end, but it's all made to order in the back. We usually get the platter and split it.

I would love to see more Ethiopian restaurants get a bit more attention than they do. I've only…read morebeen to Nile Vegan in the city and it's delicious! My friend had never had this cuisine so I suggested it. Parking in the rear and at the front of the building. Quite a number of customers inside too! The guy at the bar was basically the only server. He took orders for drinks and food and also delivered food to tables. He seemed busy and flustered. My friend and I both ordered the doro wat. Hers was chicken while my version was already mixed in with the injeera. It was a LOT of food. More than I usually get portion-wise. Next time, I'll order to share. The food didn't disappoint! Filling and great seasoning! It's got a larger menu than I'm used to seeing so I definitely would come back to try something else. Love it here!

Excellent! Fresh, tender injera and well flavored dishes all around. Friendly service, chill vibes,…read morefelt very authentic. Plus a bar with beer and liquor! Highly recommend.

This was my first time trying this spot and I see why the hype is there…read more I ended up getting the Safari chicken with some toppings and it was incredibly delicious. The chicken was seasoned perfectly and even the rice had a lovely taste. I got some of the garlic sauce and it was so good on it. Definitely check this place out.

So much flavor and so much food! Fantastic meal that tasted authentic and fresh. The injera is very…read moregood too with the classic sourdough fermented taste. Highly recommend this stop in the market! I'm so full right now!

Delicious ethnic food! Yum! Try the camel meat if you're feeling adventurous. I didn't see it on…read morethe menu but I had read they have it. We asked and you can either have it fried or roasted. We opted for roasted and were not disappointed. Goat and camel were both cooked to perfection. Both meats were wonderfully tender and flavordul. It's a no frills place with pictures on the wall with prices crossed out serving as the menu. Its location isn't the greatest but it's fine during the day. You could also get takeout. Food comes out quickly. I will be back!

The chicken is really good, there is a lot of different kind of meats offered, even lamb! I had…read morerice on the side also.

This place was banging! The owner was super friendly, welcoming, and made the experience even…read morebetter. The food was authentic and full of flavor, which means a lot coming from someone who's really particular about their food. What made the experience even more special was getting to enjoy the food in an authentic way, including washing our hands before eating. It felt like more than just a meal, it was a chance to experience a different culture and tradition. If you're looking to try somewhere new in Columbus, this is definitely a spot I recommend. One of my top finds! I'll absolutely be back.

10/10 experience! Everything we had was sooo good. We tried the fufu and goat soup, peanut butter…read moresoup, jollof, baked chicken, spinach stew, fried plantains, fish, and sweet potatoes. Literally everything was delicious! She was also super sweet and took the time to explain all the different foods to us and tell us about the culture behind them, which made the experience even better. You can tell the food is made with love. We'll definitely be back!

"I HAD A Fantastic Experience!"…read more ZARA restaurant offers delicious food, friendly service, and a cozy atmosphere. Every dish we tried was excellent. Highly recommend!

Great food! The lamb was spiced perfectly, and the portions met expectations for a take out/…read moredelivery order. I *almost* feel like I bought too much in anticipation that the entree wouldn't be enough for my family of three-- but we're more than content with the amount of food. The side shiro and yellow lentils were good for my toddler as they weren't as "hot" (my 18 month doesn't say spicy yet). The amount of injera that came with the Lamb entree and the side shrio was wooo perfect, because we love injera. It's best described by me - an outsider- as like an Ethiopian sourdough tortilla!?! So good, spongey and clings to every delicious flavor of anything it touches. The only thing I'd suggest they add/offer/fix-- greek yogurt or anything similar in the Ethiopian culture to help lil people/young eaters cool their mouths, luckily I had some greek yogurt in the house to help my lil girl lol because she was not ready for the handful of Jalapeno'd Lamb she grabbed . Perfect meal though! MmMm can't wait to see how any left overs reheat and that'll definitely get added to the review, because who doesn't love big portions that leave delicious left overs ?! The service was quick and on point too-- I ordered at about 4pm-- and I live on the opposite side of town-- food arrived hot and well packaged by 4:23pm. I noticed I had a missed call from tbe restaraunt, they'd ran out of my drink and wanted to offer a replacement (good and quick work to their front of house lady). They weren't messing around, attention to detail -- check , polite and respectful -- check , quick and accurate order+ seamless deliver with Grub Hub -- check!!! Definitely will be ordering again! A previous yelper who reviewed said if you like Lalibela you'll like this place, as a long time fan of Lalibela, I agree! Part of how I how I found Zara was that I couldn't order Lalibela on Grubhub.

The food is always fantastic here. You can get beef or chicken and pick between rice, pasta or…read morebread!!! If you are very picky about seating arrangements or ambiance I would take it to go because it is not a fancy place. You literally go there for good home cooked affordable food!

Simplistic menu. I would not say that anything particular stand out as unique. It literally is…read morechicken that's cooked in BBQ sauce and they serve it to you with a bunch of vegetables and rice with a banana. The chi Ken I got was also a bit dry, but I heard the leg is a lot more tender so I might go for that next time. They do give you w lot of food for the price though. I came with a large group and we were separated from the rest of the restaurant. We were placed in a room which allowed us to have privacy but they kept closing the door which felt kinda odd since it was like we were trapped haha. The ranch sauces they provide goes quite well with the bbq chicken. There is a spicy one and a regular one. The yellow bottle is spicy and the red bottle is regular.

So I went to Foodateria Kitchen again this evening. They specialize in upscale Kenyan & Nigerian…read morecuisine. Also, they do have 8+ vegan / vegetarian options as well. Ya'll the place is straight The service and food is absolutely exceptional. It's a must try.

My very first meal on moving to Ohio!…read more On my way from the airport to the hotel, I was hankering for some good food. Good ol' Yelp popped up Foodateria on my route, and I am so glad it did. The restaurant had a warm ambiance with earthy tones as you walk in. Nothing to write home about with standard tables and chair but one is here for the fare! The gentleman who runs the restaurant kindly suggested the Yetty's Egusi. In my opinion it was the perfect surf and turf (or should I say surf and fluff?) dish. This was a delicious stew with both fish and chicken in it. The stew of spinach (or was that kale?) and melon seeds in palm oil initially left me a little confused wondering if it was ricotta cheese, scrambled eggs, or fish roe. The Chicken drumstick and the fish morsel were deep fried separately then added to the stew later before serving. The chicken was really good with a teeny crust from the frying, and moist and juicy inside, but I have got to hand it to the fish. It was moist, flaky, flavourful, and reminded me of all the river fish I grew up eating. Upon mentioning to the gentleman that I was intrigued by the Fufu, he let me order it as a side (it's not usually served with the Egusi). It was super soft, starchy, with no need to masticate. Had you come here with your gummy teeth, having left your dentures at home, you would have absolutely no problems downing this dish. Had on its own it reminds one of a smooth and creamy mashed potatoes. I enjoyed pinching out tiny morsels of it, dunk it in the sauce, and just let is slide down my chute. PS: I read that it is considered ill-mannered to chew the fufu. One usually swallows the morsel without any chewing. And I can see why. Just crush it up with your tongue against the roof of your mouth to extract its mild flavour and enjoy the creamy texture, and off it goes! It's been a while, and I really need to go back again!