Living in Minneapolis, I know what good Ethiopian food is. I've been disappointed with the…read moreEthiopian selection in California, but this place did not let me down. Don't sleep on this restaurant because it appears unassuming. I was surprised at how good this place was. This is just as delicious as any other Ethiopian restaurant in Minnesota. Mimi took our order and she was fantastic and super helpful in telling us how much food would be enough for us. She hyped up the food and it delivered. The food came out fresh. I was in heaven eating all the injeras with the meats and veggies. We ordered the veggie platter x 2, dorotibs, and tibs. Everything had superb flavor and I could not stop eating it. Even when we ran out of injera, we were brought more so we could continue feasting. I would eat Ethiopian food every day if I could. When I go back to Vegas, I'm definitely going to eat here again.

Our usual Ethiopian food spot in Vegas. BECAUSE IT IS GOOD…read more Food from the Motherland. Mama Afrika. I grew up with all the spices in Africa. How I miss it when I don't have it and APPRECIATE it when I do. Thank you for keeping us so well-fed, Gursha.

Went on a Wednesday for lunch with my cousin. It was pretty quiet at about 2:00 in the afternoon…read more We had a vegetarian platter, lamb awaze, and the beef and collard greens. Washed down with a large Pilsner. Everything was delicious! There was a great variety of veg- some cold, and some warm. All very well seasoned. It was a very colorful and textured platter which I appreciated. The lamb was just spicy enough and the collard greens with beef chunks was amazing / very tender and flavorful. The owners son explained everything and had great recommendations for what to order and how to reheat any leftovers. We came back the next day for an early dinner around 5:00 and brought our husbands who enjoyed it as much as we did! Definitely a keeper of you enjoy great Ethiopian food!

Food ambience service is perfect. Just expect longer wait. But worth it every time…read more I recommend the lamb Derek tibs, kitfo and shiro

I was craving Ethiopian food and it's been awhile since I've had some in Las Vegas. So we decided…read moreto try somewhere new to us and Little Ethiopia Restaurant and Market came up on Yelp. It was after 2 pm on a Sunday when we walked in. The restaurant and market was empty, and the side room to the right was also empty. Someone came out and we indicated a party of four and she motioned to the tables. The tables are all two tops, so she had to pull two round tables together for us. It's a smaller restaurant area than other Ethiopian restaurants in town. The side room looks like it could be used for coffee ceremonies? She gave us menus and took our drink orders. They only offer bottled water for $2 each as tap isn't available. And regular sodas were in the fridge. We put our usual order in: * Mixed Vegetarian Platter $20.99 - This includes red lentils, split yellow peas, cabbage with carrots, collard greens, green beans with carrots and red beets with potatoes. When this arrived, we dug right in and our favorite was the red lentils right off the bat. I did enjoy all their vegetarian offerings though as it was really flavorful. * Kitfo $20.99 - We ordered their minced lean beef raw versus medium or well done. It also came with cottage cheese and Ethiopian style collard greens. Their version of kitfo was really flavorful, probably one of the better ones we've had. I was really impressed from the first bite. We really enjoyed the food and got our fill and left very full. There wasn't anything particularly memorable about the service but the food stood out and we left quite happy and content. I would return!

The coffee here is wonderful and is served true to tradition. It comes with a snack and incense…read moreburning on charcoal on a traditional charcoal holder, releasing a beautiful, fragrant aroma. If you've never experienced it before you're in for a treat. The owner of the cafe was very accommodating and made wonderful conversation. Traditionally, Ethiopian coffee takes a good while before it's prepared and ready to drink, and that's true here. This is because the coffee beans are roasted fresh, ground, then slowly boiled in a traditional black clay pot to extract all the flavors. Back in Ethiopia this gives time for family and friends to socialize and enjoy each other's company as the coffee is getting ready. If you're in a rush then this isn't what you're looking for, but if you have some free time and want to hang out this is perfect. Be warned, Ethiopian coffee is STRONG. If you're sensitive to caffeine and really want to try some I suggest eating something here (they have a lot of different snacks and Ethiopian food) first and then having some traditional coffee so the caffeine is released into your system slower.

I'm not gonna lie, when my friends suggested African food, I was skeptical. And nervous. I had zero…read moreidea what I was even going to order, and I briefly considered just pointing at the menu and hoping for the best. We arrived around 5:30 on a Friday, right before the dinner rush hit, and got greeted and seated promptly. With a group of 4, we did what any food group does: ordered a little of everything and shared. We started with the empanadas (1 beef, 1 chicken) and honestly, these were fire. We liked them so much we ordered a second round before the mains even showed up. From there it was Yassa with tilapia (loved), jollof rice with beef (also loved), and grilled meat "Dibi Afra" chicken (least favorite). Basically nothing missed. If you love bold spices and a little heat, this is your place. The staff were so friendly the whole time, and I walked out planning our next visit. And shout out to Kombeh, she's our girl and amazing server! Highly recommend. 10/10.

My friend and I decided to try some African cuisine and Calabash came highly recommended. Upon…read moreentering the restaurant is very spacious and beautifully decorated. We were immediately greeted and we chose to sit at the bar. Our server, who is also the chef, told us she would bring some samples of popular dishes so we can taste them before ordering. She also gave us some drink samples of popular drinks. For the food samples she gave us some vegetarian Egusi, Oxtail stew, peanut butter stew and okra stew. The Egusi has a very Smokey flavor and a good amount of heat. She told us we can get it with less heat if we choose to. The peanut butter stew was savory and delicious. It was both of our favorites. I was apprehensive as I'm not a huge peanut butter fan but you really did not get a peanut butter flavor at all. It was just rich and delicious. The okra was our least favorite. The flavor was decent but it was a texture thing for me. Finally the oxtail. It was very rich and tasty. We decided to order the peanut butter stew with chicken and the egusi with beef, but a little less hot. She said what we tried was about a 7 heat level so we got a 5. We also ordered a side of jollof rice that she highly recommended we try also. As an appetizer we ordered the fataya empanadas and since we could mix and match we chose beef and chicken. For the drink samples she gave us the ginger pineapple juice, baobob juice, hibiscus juice and the tea. The ginger one was very heavy in the ginger taste, a little too much for me. The tea was delicious and sweet. The hibiscus was a little tho let, almost syrupy but had a nice flavor. Finally the baobob, which is a super fruit, and that was citrusy and refreshing so we both ordered that for our beverage. The empanadas came out first. They were pillowy and flaky, stuffed with meat. Both of us preferred the chicken over the beef one. They're served with a tomato like chili sauce that was delicious too. The Egusi and PB stew arrived shortly after. Both served with a ball of fufu. She told us if we liked she could also bring some white rice on the side as that was the other way to eat it, but we stuck with the fufu. The fufu is a dough like ball that you pull apart and scoop up the stew. It has almost a mashed potato feel and taste once it's in your mouth. The chicken in the PB stew was amazing. Definitely could e used more but that's just because we liked it so much. I can only imagine how good the chicken on the jollof rice is as the rice was delicious also. Nicely seasoned and fluffy. That will definitely be on the list for next time. The egusi with beef was good but I think the addition of the beef made it even a little smokier flavored than the vegetarian version. I would definitely stick with the veggie one. To finish off we tried the puff puffs. Deep fried dough similar to a zeppoli, just more dense. It is served with some chocolate sauce and whipped cream, sprinkled with yellow raisins. We were so full we only managed to finish a couple of them. Overall this is an amazing restaurant. If you're looking for a new cuisine to try, this is the place. The service was amazing and they also have live a live saxophone player on Friday- Sunday.

We hadn't had Ethiopian food in years and were craving it and thankfully we found this spot. The…read morerestaurant is small but the interior is beautiful and comforting. They have traditional music playing in the background which we very much enjoyed. The host was very kind and service was excellent. We ordered the sambusa lentil and the vegetarian platter. The sambusa was fresh and crispy. The platter came with a variety of lentils and vegetables - each one extremely delicious and flavorful! My favorite was the yellow mung and my wife's favorite was the green mung. It reminded us of Indian and Sri Lankan cuisines. Overall, it's a solid restaurant and we would recommend to those who enjoy similar traditional dishes. We would definitely come back again.

Had the lentil sambusas and Derek Tibs. Top notch. Area is a sketchy and it's also a lounge so…read moreinteresting place to grab lunch but the food is authentic and well made.

The Goden Tibs met my lips with suspense and anticipation. The fat from the savory meat filled my…read moretaste buds with gratitude and satisfaction. My initial inquiry was to drink but after being inducted into the hall of appetite, I could not resist the tempting service. The oil in the dish combined with the ambient environment in the restaurant expanded my thirst for tea even more. Overall, my experience since we walked until our exit was met great foreshadowing for my predecessors.

One of the best Ethiopian food their beyanet was fresh actually fresh not just warmed up food i…read morelove it now I know if Ithe best tsom food

I have been all over the world and this is hands down one of the best culinary experiences of my…read moreLife

Overall really good quality Ethiopian food. The veggie combo is so good and the stake has really…read moregreat seasoning. Delicious!! I went with my girlfriend who was a vegetarian we both had a great time looking at some of the cool decorate and enjoyed the difference variety of Ethiopian cuisine. I recommended it for a spontaneous good dinner

I've eaten here before and it was great. Unfortunately I have Celiac and their staff told me that…read moretheir injera is made with barley, not just teff, so it is NOT gluten free. Now that I have to eat gluten free, I can't eat here. Luckily I can purchase some of the spices that I need here to make Ethiopian food at home such as koseret, mitmita and ajwain.

After falling in love with Ethiopian food in Los Angeles, I was on a mission to find a great…read moreEthiopian spot here in Vegas. After a few tries, finally found this great place. Not only can you get your favorite Ethiopian entrées in the restaurant portion of the business, but you can also buy spices, traditional foods, and even pick up a delicious homemade cake to bring to a friends birthday party. What a great place! So glad to find traditional Ethiopian food and products. But, of course, my favorite thing to do is to go inside and have their traditional plate. Highly recommend!!