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    Mela Restaurant & Lounge

    4.3 (53 reviews)
    Open 8:00 pm - 3:00 am (Next day)
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    Natasha S.

    My first introduction to Ethiopian food is at Mela's. And I am so glad. The food is absolutely delicious!! My daughter loved the injera. I had fish Tibbs, my husband my kids had the vegetarian platter. I absolutely loved everything. The injera will fill you up. The fish tibbs are everything!!! It's all very delicious! The service was great! We did takeout, and will be going back for more!!!

    Fish with all 6 veggies and the MELI plate. With Ethiopian beer.
    Ali H.

    Beat food I have eating the fish is a must try with all the veggies highly recommend.

    Mela Special with Ethiopian spice tea
    Food P.

    My first visit at mela... the food was exceptionally delicious, fresh and seasoned to perfection. I ordered a Mela special pic below. The owners are kind and humble. One of the owners is also the chef & came out to greet me while I devoured my food. I definitely will be back I have been looking for a good Ethiopian spot that can consistently provide great service and food.

    Awaze tibs, veggie combo, injerah
    Hannah W.

    The two of us did a to go order. Decently priced and very delicious with moderate portions. Our favorite is ordering a meat dish and veggies so we get the best of everything. All I can say is I highly recommend the amaze sauce for the meat!! Everything was fresh and overall so good.

    Dish with 2 meats and 6 veggies, enough for 4 adults.
    Marcia B.

    Delicious food, wonderful service. Highly recommend trying it out. Will def return. Such a treat. We also had the coffee ceremony and it was a great experience. So many good things to say about this restaurant: fun, tasty, delightful, nourishing, service oriented, personable owner and chef. It is a happy place, serving wonderful food.

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    Amy O.

    Highly recommend! Whether you enjoy Ethiopian food or have never tried it, you need to go to Mela Ethiopian Kitchen! You have to try the vegetarian combo, it is delicious. Amazing food and great service. Must try!!!

    Mela Special !! Love it
    Mike N.

    On my recent visit to Atlanta I was introduced to this amazing Ethiopian restaurant . My first experience ever : We started with the Injera very healthy bread soft Tasty a must try , then we moved to the main dish Mela special which I posted a pic for it . The owner who happens to be the chef came out and introduced her self what an amazing personality and the husband who is at front was very gracious and respectful. Love the food Loved the people who made the food . A definitely must try .

    Coffee

    Loved it so much! I'm Ethiopian so i will let you know first hand the food is incredible. Came with my family and they were also impressed. The kitfo, shiro, gomen and derek tibs were AMAZING!! Not to mention the owner is such a sweet couple:) they gave us this beautiful buna (coffee) platter on the house! Food was fresh, service was amazing and the restaurant is so beautiful! You won't regret it!!

    Candace S.

    Mela's is our new goto Ethiopian restaurant. It's a hike from our home in Woodstock Ga but well worth the hike. There are many delicious dishes to chose from on the menu and they are prepared beautifully. The restaurant is so fresh, clean and new. But it was the owner and staff who were so kind and inviting that has made this our favorite Ethiopian restaurant. They're so sweet and helpful and genuinely wanted us to have a good time . We'll be back before long for more delicious veggie plate :)

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    Great food and hip ambiance. We had the beef tibs and the veggie combo and everything was delicious! We will definitely be back.

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    I highly recommend Mela! Great food and service. I definitely recommend this over Desta Ethiopia.

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    Mela has very tasty food plus awesome service! Please go out and support this restaurant!

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    The lamb chops....this is all you get! No rice!
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    The bell peppers that was suppose to be on the "kabobs" that actually was RAW!

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