Never tried this restaurant before so, went in on a rainy evening…read more We ordered Awaze Tibs - juicy, spicy, and tender meat, Doro Wot - the combination of hard boiled egg and spicy hot juicy chicken leg with tangy injera bread was really good and finger- licking good. Also tried the Eritrean spicy black tea. Was really good but kept me up at night quite a bit. The service was quite prompt and friendly. Although they asked us to review in Google. We were glad to because the food and service was pretty nice. The ambiance felt a bit empty. The price is tad bit on the higher side given the quantity. Maybe more quality on the mains might be a good idea.

Authentic, local and delicious…read more Food is cooked fresh. Dining area is clean and spacious. Staff is really friendly.

The food and the service here is amazing! The owner is one…read moreof the nicest people. She came to the table to greet us and informed us of the ingredients used to prepare the food. Definitely enjoy going there

Have you ever had Ethiopian food before?…read more Nope, neither have I. I was hanging out with a friend from across town & I wanted to try dinner at another restaurant further up on Commercial Dr. So we decided on drinks here first at Harambe Ethiopian Restaurant, while we waited for our standby reservation to come through at the other restaurant. My friend had been here before & highly recommended we come back again to eat. I got to try Ethiopian Honey Wine for the first time. It was refreshingly delicious. Sat at the bar & chilled. Saw various dishes coming out of the kitchen & the look & smell were causing my stomach to growl. Got to meet the owner Daniel - a very nice gentleman. He has been running this restaurant now for over 25 years. He expressed that times are hard, as noted by all the restaurant closures all over Metro Vancouver. But he's hanging in there so if you want to try Ethiopian food - consider Harembe & support local. Look out for more food pictures sometime in the later part Spring when I return.

I was excited to try Ethiopian food as it has been a while since I had last tried. I went with a…read morefriend for dinner and there were plenty of tables available with no reservation on a Saturday evening. I got the chef's choice combination and my friend got the veggie lovers combination. The food arrived relatively promptly and it was presented as a nice spread. Eating with our hands was a neat experience to enjoy the food the traditional way. The server told me to mix all the ingredients together but I wanted to taste each item first. Perhaps mixing it all would have been better as there were a couple items I found their taste to be a bit strong on their own. Personally I also found it on the oily side. The injera was great at soaking it all up but I was unable to finish the injera that was served at the bottom of all the ingredients at the end, with all the oil that was there. Overall it was a great experience and if I were to return, I would skip the combo and order a dish I liked.

I finally had a chance to try Fufu from The Taste of Africa along with some other dishes and I'm…read morehappy to have had the opportunity. The fufu with peanut soup was a vegetarian dish and besides having a nice aroma, the taste was just as top tier. The pounded yam with egusi was my favorite as you really can't beat how fresh and delicious this was. The pieces of goat and beef along with chilis, onions, peppers and I believe the other bits were either squash or pumpkin was amazing. The jollef rice could have been a little less wet, but I'm not an expert in this field. I still enjoy it, but slightly drier would have been my preference. The honey jerk chicken was juicy and tender. It was full of flavor and the sweetness balanced the savory well. Everything was made fresh and even though it was for a take out order, everyone loved it.

This restaurant was small, but felt very cozy (as if you're visiting someone's home)! There were a…read morelot of customers that came here for take out, but my friend and I opted to dine in. We ordered the egusi and spinach stew and it came with a big portion of fufu as well. All of their stews also come with goat meat and beef, which was really nice. This was our first time trying fufu and we were given a bowl of warm water to wash our hands and no utensils. My friend and I got to learn how to eat fufu and we really enjoyed it! The soup was very flavorful and spicy and paired well with the fufu. It was very filling so we had leftovers (I think this meal can be shared between 3-4 people)! I am definitely going to try their other soups.

My favourite neighbourhood restaurant! The vegetarian combo is incredibly flavourful--every dish is…read morea hit. Portion size is also quite generous. Truly a gem, worth it every time.

The most delicious and flavourful Ethiopian food in Vancouver…read more If you have the chance to eat at the restaurant the owner and his daughter are also delightful. Veggie combo and fried fish is the bomb.

The flavours are insane! This restaurant is legendary! Date night with my partner... must be well…read moreknown by those that come often. Never been here? Ethiopian food unknown to you??? Go!!!! The food comes out on a robot too

Incredible service and food, love the young lady that greeted us and helped us all evening…read more A genuine gem. I would love to go back and try the other dishes. This day brought me so much joy. I love the vibe in the restaurant, lovely atmosphere imo.

I'm so pleased to have a West African restaurant not too far to get take out or drive out to. I've…read moreonly eaten West African cuisine 3 times, but based on my limited expertise I love it! We ordered the following dishes for take out: Egusi with Pounded Yam Fufu: This was my favorite dish made with beef and the right amount of spice. The Fufu had a sticky texture which is between mashed potatoes and mochi. Fufu and Goat Light Soup: This is my second favorite dish since I love goat meat. The soup is lighter than the stew and not as spicy. It's flavorful and comforting. The Fufu was a more yellow color and I believe it was made with corn. This is only available on the weekends. Waakye with Grilled Chicken: This is a Ghanaian dish cooked rice and beans. It came with 1 boiled egg and a small bit of noodles.I wanted more chicken since it only had one drum. I'll likely order this on a monthly rotation.

I've only had fufu and egusi from one other place so I was curious to see how the fufu and egusi…read morehere would compare. The staff was very friendly and it was cool seeing representation from different countries in Africa as there was Senegalese food, Nigerian food, and Ghanaian food on the menu! The egusi here is not as spicy as the previous ones I've had but it did come with tripe (while the ones I've had did not). I also got to try okro soup and kenkey (which tasted kind of like mashed sourdough). Personally I prefer a spicier egusi, but I am not sure which one is more authentic. I would recommend this place if you want to try fufu and egusi but cannot eat too much spice. The smell when you enter this restaurant is amazing!

Ethiopian restaurant along Edmonds...So many good line up of resto in here and I am trying them all…read moreone by one....Today is the Abyssinia. Another place that showcased their cultures with the interior designs and decors.Large TV playing sports events, small size restaurants, They serves alcoholic beverages. Free street parking...not a problem... No appez available from the menu...thats weird.... Spices are heavily used in African cuisines this is the reason why the place smells good but that will stick in your clothing....just saying.... They cook chicken, beef, fish, lamb and veggies on a very exotic way and take note hotly spiced dishes. Service is a bit poor when i came, not busy but it seems like the waitress can not focus, I asked for hot water and she gave me cold ones, my food was served and no cutlery and even napkins, none really until i asked for it. I got the Ye-asa Kifto(fish) minced lean fish mixed with mitmita. and butter.The butter is enhanced with koseref that gives distinct flavor, comes with Ethiopian salad on the side. FYI: MItmita is an orange-red color powdered seasoning that contains ground African bird's eye chili pepper, usually has cumin, cinnamon, and ginger. the dish i ordered was really hot and heavily spiced, halfway my meal my nose drips hahahha, It will surely triggered your sleeping hemorrhoids even the salad was spicy, but still it was an excellent dish. Next time i would like to try meat dishes but that is not soon....

As a fan of Ethiopian food, I had to come out here to try this place, as I'd tried all the others…read morein Vancouver. We dined in, sitting on their patio, and got the vegetable platter for 2 ($12.50 plus tax per person). You get a really nice plate of 5 different dishes--the standard Ethiopian dishes. Their misir wat was especially tasty, amply spicy and rich. You get plenty of injera to scoop up the food, but you can always ask for more. Very friendly service. I'd say this ranks up there among the best Ethiopian places in Vancouver -- it's just more no frills in terms of the atmosphere and whatnot. I'd return, but perhaps do takeout. Recommended.