Food = delicious, fresh and worth the wait. Doro wot = chicken drumsticks in a spicy chili stew, comes with a green salad and choice of brown rice or injera. Delicious and plenty for one person. $13.50 Service = friendly. A bit slow, but totally worth the wait! Seating = 4-tops and 2-tops. Rearranging needed for larger groups. Prices = moderate. Worth it. read more

The food is just as good as it smells! My friend recommended the Kitfo and he was right to do so!

I was really excited to try Ethiopian food for the first time! I got mine via Caviar and ordered the doro wot with traditional injera. Doro wot was spicy and when I was reading the description, apparently it take hours for this dish to be prepared. I opened up the injera and ate it with the doro wot and it tasted amazing! Every bite was flavorful and it wasn't as spicy as I thought it would be but it had that zing. I definitely would love to sit down here and eat some time in the future! read more

I've walked past this restaurant over the last few months, I decided to try it out and it was very good. The price of lunch is about $11 per plate of food. The location is right on the edge of the tenderloin so you will see lots of people shooting up and passed out, not a place to bring kids. read more

Moya - 1st item on the menu, chicken dish - Ethiopian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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moya is pretty tasty. Red lentils were my fave. service was adequate, and no drinks but water and soda. i liked the food but the place and service was underwhelming. read more

Between two, we ordered the Vegetarian Combo, which is clearly marked to serve two. Since it was our first time at Moya, we decided to order an additional meat dish [Bozena Shuro] to share. It was a good thing that the two of us hadn't eaten much since brunch and were actually quite hungry because that was a lot of food! We went through an additional serving of injera to scrap up the last goops of deliciousness before we admitted defeat. Next time [and there will definitely be a next time], we'll just order the combo for two. Eating with your hands can be a lot of fun, but be sure to wash them before you begin! I've been to a handful of Ethiopian/Eritrean places, and Moya has to be one of my favorites. The only downside of the place is their automatic door. It takes a few seconds to shut, and if you're at one of the tables by the door, you have to put on your jacket to stay warm. read more

So glad I stumbled upon this place! Trying Ethiopian has been on the list of things to do (amongst everything else on the planet...) and I finally got to tackle that notion today... From the outside, Moya is easy to miss. It's got no official sign outside (that I am aware of anyway...), but has a menu posted outside of it's doors. The only thing that stood out to me the most was the very shiny, silver exterior of their space and the address # 121 posted across the windows. If you have never been, ordering is done at the counter pre-dining. You walk through the small spaced, yet immaculate dining area, up to the sleek and chic counter to order and pay in advance. They then will bring your order out to your table after. I got the Lunch Vegetarian Platter which took only a few minutes to make. I would definitely do this if you've never had this style of food before... and aren't sure what to get. These days, their Veg Platter consists of Injera Bread- traditional Ethiopian bread (kind of sour) or Rice or Gluten-free bread with ~Misir Wot- red lentil stew ~Kik Ali-Cha - yellow pea stew ~Gomen - sauteed collard greens ~curried potatoes, carrots and seasonal vegetables (forget the Ethiopian name for this one) and a bite sized house salad It was a plate full of food, but all very small proportions, making it just the right amount for one person with a good appetite. I think I'm in love with Ethiopian food after my experience here. It's similar to South Indian food, the way it is served and the level of spiciness. It's an ideal spot for vegetarians (surprised it took me so long to get here!) read more

I came here for dinner with my husband and we ordered two veggie samplers. We were led to believe on the menu stuck to the window that each veggie sampler was $9.95. However, when we went in to the cash register, it ended up costing $12.95. As a matter of principle, I queried this as it is deceptive and misleading advertising. I was not disputing the price, as the server was arguing with me, but I was asking why they had advertised the incorrect price for the meal. All other restaurants can advertise the correct price on their menu!! The server responded that they had just put the wrong menu out, however like I explained, that is not my error. Moya (like all restuarants, cafes, bars, pubs etc) should have the CORRECT price advertised on their menu's, otherwise it is deceptive and misleading to the customer. Moya, just so you are all aware in the United States, there are state and federal false advertising laws that prohibit various types of deceptive advertising, misleading labeling, and related practices. False advertising laws provide important rights for consumers and competitors, arming them with the ability to seek redress when they've been overcharged unlawfully. An advertisement is a message that promotes a product or a service or gives information to the public. Advertisements may take many forms; such as press advertisements in newspapers or magazines, television and radio advertisements or SIGNS and MENUS in SHOPS. Misleading advertising means advertising that deceives or is likely to deceive anyone that sees it. Misleading advertising may affect consumers' choices regarding what they buy, such as advertising a meal for $9.95 when the amount charged is $12.95. It's worth bearing in mind, that it may be an offence for a trader to advertise good or services if it is likely to mislead and therefore cause loss (financial or otherwise) to the public. The server then began arguing that the price was $12.95 so I used an example... would you go to a store and buy a coke advertised for $1.00 then when you go to pay for it, you are charged $2.00? Would you be happy that the incorrect price was advertised? Or would you pay the $2.00 and be happy with the fact you were misled by a false price? When I mentioned this to the server, she became more irate and asked us to leave.......... and short changing us, we had paid $30 for our two meals and the server refunded $21 Clearly being dishonest and unethical is more important than good customer service. In summary, Moya; 1. Deceptive and misleading advertising on their menus - prices are incorrect, you need to correct the prices. If a meal is $12.95 it should be $12.95 on the menu and NOT $9.95 2. Short change people - a refund is the FULL amount. I paid $30 not $21 3. Unethical business practice and dishonest 4. No apology was offered, staff were rude Please read: California's False Advertising Law and California's Consumers Legal Remedies Act Dishonest conduct - shame on you, Moya. read more

Moya is a great spot for a large group. There's nothing better than good food with good company in a setting where everyone can share, not feel cramped, and eat to your heart's content. This is exactly what we did. The space looks quite new. It's very clean with large open windows. The cleanest place on the block, you can't miss it! The food itself is ok, a good go to if it's on your way. I found the injera to not be sour or fluffy enough. The veggies all had similar flavors, salad lacked the tangy kick that compliments the spice, and the beef was ok. Service was great. The lady behind the counter kept refilling our injera for us and was very nice. There's a ton of vegan and vegetarian options! read more

So glad to finally have an authentic, mom and pop type Ethiopian place in the work hood. The food is amazing, and yes the rapport with customers is great too- the waitress told us that every dish is cooked by her mom and aunt with love. Half way through the meal both the mom and aunt came to check on us and talk about the real deal injera made only with Teff, the staple grain of Ethiopia (and also gluten free for those who care). I had the Ye Doro Wot, chicken marinated in lemon juice, then sautéed in a rich sauce made with garlic, onion, fresh ginger, and Berbere (special house blend of red chili peppers and other traditional spices) sauce, and kibe (clarified butter with spices) and cooked slowly until tender. Served with a hard boiled egg. Their menu doesn't lie, the meat was fall off the bone tender, and sooooo good. read more

Horrible service. I ordered through Yelp (eat24) for take out at 1130. Pickup scheduled for 1210. Small order (1 meal) I got there at 1215. Waited in line to find out they haven't even started my order. The entire time I am waiting I see the cook standing around between orders. They only start my meal once I asked about my order after waiting in line. I don't understand what the point of ordering online and choosing a pick up time is good for. They don't even check it. The chicken tibs was way too sour and I couldn't even finish it. I asked eat24 for a refund, they asked if I accepted the order.. obviously after waiting that long and on a limited lunch time I can't just go somewhere else at that point. Never going back. I don't recommend using eat24 either. read more

I am still getting my Ethiopian-food legs, so to speak, and I learned a lot from my dinner at Moya. As much as I loved it, after we ate at New Eritrea, I was going to give myself a long break from Ethiopean food. It just didn't seem right to eat it without having the full experience -- by which I mean the injera -- and nobody in San Francisco was making injera with 100% teff. But then Moya came along. Times are hard in Africa, especially hard right now, and there is a severe teff shortage. Teff is an impressively tiny grain grown in Africa that is dark brown in color, sour-flavored, a bit gummy when cooked, and is the basis for traditional injera. You can still buy teff in America -- at a price. Most restaurants are keeping their costs down by cutting their teff with wheat, which is great for the budget but frustrating for folks with gluten allergies. Moya, instead, makes two kinds of injera -- one with wheat, and one without. They charge a little more for the teff-only version, which is brilliant. I wish other Ethiopean places would do this. So, I decided to reverse my moratorium on Ethiopean food and give Moya a try. My date and I visited on a Friday evening; the restaurant had a few diners but wasn't packed. The decor is more cafe than African, though it is clean and feels friendly. We were encouraged to sit anywhere, and urged to try the ye beg wot, a tender lamb dish that had just come out of the pot and was getting rave reviews from other diners. I ordered it, while my date braved the ultra-rare kitfo. I also explained that I am allergic to gluten, and ordered the teff-only injera for my meal. My date ordered the azifa, and I had a taste of the zesty lentils before he began spooning them onto pieces of flatbread (wheat-based, so I couldn't have it). His kitfo came out soon after, along with a plate with a couple of extra rolls of injera. The woman who brought the food set the injera down next to me, so I assumed it was mine. Excited to try it, I took a bite. A few minutes later, my food came out -- and I noticed the injera on my plate was much darker than the stuff I'd just eaten. It tasted different, too; more like pure teff. Uh oh. I talked with the woman who'd served our food, and she confirmed that the injera I'd tried earlier had wheat in it. She claimed she told us that it was my date's, not mine, but admitted it was confusing that she had set it in front of me. They agreed to knock the cost of my injera off the order, and I wondered if that would make up for the allergic reaction I might have later. Nevertheless, the lamb was amazing. The meat was tender and rich, complemented by the light sourness of the injera. The sauce was buttery and spicy, also a perfect foil for the bread. I would have loved more salad, and was surprised by how quickly I was filled by the meal. I had enough to take home and enjoy for lunch the next day. My date liked his kitfo even more than my lamb. I didn't wind up having a truly bad reaction to the bite of wheat I got, though I did feel crummy for a couple of days after. Plus, I learned how to tell the difference between the wheat-laced injera and the stuff that's safe for me to eat, so I would feel comfortable going back. I'm docking one star for the allergy-related confusion, and reluctantly docking one more because I wish they had a wine selection to go with the food -- Ethiopean honey wine, at the very least. read more

Still loving the Moya over in their new space - so glad they were able to bounce back from the fire. Same great people, same bangin' food. They close a little early, so make it a lunch/early dinner thing. read more

Oh Moya, how I love thee. When life feels bland and cold, theres nothing more satisfying than Moya's deliciously authentic, uber-flavorful dishes. Ive had almost every type of dish so far (working my way through the different meats of each type), and all have been a tasty delight! The best way to do Moya is to go with 4 people. That was you can get the Veggie Platter, which is more than enough to feed 2 hungry boys, and then you can order another dish or two. Dont be afraid to try the Kitfo, which should be ordered spicy and as they intend...rare. One you get over the rawness, your taste buds will go wild. I always order a side of their housemade cottage cheese to tame the spices a bit. I must also add that I love to eat with my hands. I cant wait until they open again, after recovering from a fire set off at the hotel next door by some jagoff that cooked with his bbq inside! Once theyre ready, Ill be charging the doors! read more

Celiacs, beware. I tried out Moya because of the reviews here for gluten-free injera, and ended up losing my entire dinner in the toilet later that night. Last month I ordered takeout for 4 via their mobile app, and the nice lady who handed me the food reassured me in person that the injera was gluten-free. There must have been a mix-up in the kitchen, though, because I have never had that strong a reaction to food that had less than A LOT of gluten in it. None of my non-celiac companions had digestive trouble. Additionally, Moya omitted one of the veggie dishes I had ordered and pre-paid for, which underlines the theory of communication trouble in the kitchen. That said, the food was delicious. We had the special version of the beef dish and the chicken with mushrooms. I might give it another shot, only I'll stick with the rice and maybe eat-in instead of take-out. read more

Gave 2 stars only because some of the food was 3 stars. Go to Berkeley - way better quality and value. - Food: overpriced and most of it was 2 stars. Very limited menue. Small portions. Canned mushrooms for $11 and not even tasty! We were starving around the corner, the reviews were good so we went. Left still hungry. - Overpriced: 3 dishes were $40. You pay upfront so if you didn't like it - there are no returns. - Greedy: tip options were 20%, 25% and 30% while you order standing at the counter. - Service 1 star: the counter girl was spraying empty tables with windex or other chemical. It all went to our food, faces, mouths. Basically we were eating windex. And this is all while we had to clean our table as we arrived because it was dirty. I guess more people on the city means lower standards.... read more

So delicious, we are delighted that Moya moved to the 'hood, despite the unfortunate circumstances. Nothing beats smelling the savory Ethiopian spices over the (ahem) street 'fragrance' now only donning the corner of 9th & Minna Sundays. And how blown away were we that the food is downright excellent? That the flavors are scrumptious? That the staff is so lovely, one wants to visit them again and again? Damn! did we get lucky! I seriously could go on & on, but go there yourself... you'll agree. read more

I don't know if it's my exceptionally high standards when it comes to Ethiopian food, or whether it's my multiple awesome experiences at Zeni in SJ that killed every other Ethiopian's restaurants experience, that makes me feel Moya leaves a lot to be desired. Yeah, it isn't all that fancy, ergo, none of the Ethiopian decor flaff or a pianist belting out loud music while you dine (think Sheba). Moya is just your quintessential cafe that serves Ethiopian food on the side (or that's how I felt about the establishment) We ordered a vegetarian platter family style, to be split between the hubs and I. Along with a bottle of Bundaberg (who can say no to Bundaberg when it's right there!?). And let me tell you, the only thing I thoroughly enjoyed during my meal, was the Bundaberg (and that came at a price too, $6 for a bottle. As you can see, I am still trying to come to terms with paying 2x for everything in the city) The food was cold. The yellow peas, the red lentil stew were cold (and lacking flavor), the collard greens tasted a bit bitter than what I am used to. The cabbage/carrot/potato curry was phenomenal and the injera was sour to perfection. Saving grace was the injera. Price wise, it was reasonable by SF standards. I just don't think I'll come back since it truly wasn't a memorable meal. read more

Had dinner with a friend over here. The cafe was decent although really warm inside. The lady(owner?) said we could open a window, so wasn't a big deal. You have to order at the counter. The food took about 20 minutes to arrive. The injera was the best I ever had. Very tangy and also very light. I was surprised at the small portion size and expected more on my plate (we ordered 2 vegan entrees for sharing - mushroom and chickpeas). The chickpea entree was really good but the mushroom was bland. 3.5 stars overall. Not a big fan of the location though, as I was walking up here the lady in front of me was robbed of her water bottle. I ended up running the last hundred feet to the restaurant. Obviously not the restaurants fault and did not affect my rating score, just wanted to point it out for safety reasons. read more

4th week of Lent, and I've just about exhausted my catalog of vegan dishes to cook at home. I am a sad, sad kitten. Tired of cooking, and restaurants are uninspiring. But, Praise Moya!! I am enamored with your Injera! I am mystified by your Misir Wot! I am grateful for your greens! Your Kik Alitcha kicks ass! I found you today, and may you never leave me! Meat or no meat, you are a godsend! Lent certified, Carnley approved. VEGAN FRIENDLY! read more

It was not a good experience for me, I been to multiple Ethiopian and Eritean restaurants. They don't even put Injera, Sponge bread Underneath the food. It didn't look right it didn't taste right and it wasn't served right. I know how it should taste and I know how it should be served. And it's not right.. That's all.. read more

I'm vegetarian and trying to eat healthy even if it's more difficult when you're traveling and you're on a budget. But for $10 I had this awesome meal on brown rice, with a side salad and spicy lentils. The girls were also very nice and the place has a cozy atmosphere. Glad I checked it out. read more

Moya - Misir Wot on brown rice :) - Ethiopian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Bring your family, bring your kids. Bring everyone. There are two places where you shouldn't eat alone -- a Korean restaurant and an Ethiopian. The five of us walked up to the counter and ordered three dishes. Somehow, the other two forgot at some point, and as the five of us sat to converse a large platter of richly flavored meats and veggies came out, as well as soft, spongy rolled up rice pancakes. Most amazingly, the meal filled five pretty hungry, pretty buzzed individuals. Never had family style quite like this place, but I'll definitely bringing friends here again. read more

Came here on a rainy day looking for a small dinner. Surprisingly the portions here are huge!!! I looked around and noticed many people getting the veggie sample which looked delicious but will have to come back and try that next time. The lady who worked there was extremely nice and recommended I get the goursha if I wasn't very hungry. Ended up being GREAT! Asked for spicy and it was just right. Also with a little sweetness from the lentils. Can't wait to try the tibs and veggie platter read more

Moya - Goursha - Ethiopian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Moya had their soft opening tonight; grand opening is scheduled for next Monday. I've been waiting for them to open for a while, as I live nearby. I've been a fan of Ethiopian for a long time and was hoping they'd be at least a solid neighborhood option. Tonight was my first visit and I'll be going back - and not just because it is convenient. We had two dishes - the Ye Doro Wot (#25) - which is a chicken dish consisting of two drumsticks braised in a rich, dark sauce and the Kifto (#18), a fairly standard Ethiopian classic you can find most places. Both were good and at different ends of the spice spectrum. The ye do wot was our favorite of the two. The meat was falling off the bone (in the best possible way) and came with a mild, gravy-like sauce and a hard-boiled egg. It reminded us of a mole - with complex, deep rich flavors. We ordered the classic kifto the way they like to serve it - rare. It was fairly spicy, but adding a little ayb (the cottage cheese served on the side) cut the spice nicely. This was a solid dish, but I'll try the two other versions of kifto on the menu on future visits to figure out which is my favorite. They topped of the meal with a few of the delicious Italian cookies from the nearby Dolce Italia cookie company (wholesale only at the moment, it appears.) These were excellent! I really liked Moya and have hopes of it being a lasting addition to the neighborhood. They stated they are hoping to set up a traditional Ethiopian coffee station in the near future, which should be awesome. Service was great - the owner's daughter waited on us and spent time telling us about the plans for the restaurant (all of which sound exciting.) We met the owner as well - she was hard at work in the kitchen, but took time to say goodbye to us, which was nice! They lack a wine/beer permit at the moment, so there isn't much to cut the spiciness of the food (I'd love a beer!) Its just starting, but it is off to a promising start in a neighborhood that has seen a plethora of great new places open. If you're in this part of SOMA, it is worth a shot (and a great value - entrees are about $15 each and are quite generous - well worth it!) read more

Moya is a hidden gem in San francisco,the food is so delicious and healthy.

Delicious. Flavorful. Cheap. Don't consider anywhere else for Ethiopian! If it's your first time going, I'd go for the vegetarian combo for two ($15) so you can try everything. I really liked the chickpeas and the collard greens but really, everything was great. My only complaint is the environment wasn't extremely comfortable. It was clean but extremely simple and cafe-style tables. It was fine but not extremely homey. That being said, the service was great and unless you're really trying to impress someone with the decor of the restaurant, I'd recommend this for any occasion. read more

My first time having Ethiopian food and it was pure awesome! We came here and shared a pretty big platter - I can't even remember everything that we ordered but there was doro wot involved and it was delicious. Seems to be a pretty legit place in the area, and while it's not a fancy sit down restaurant, you can probably come here for lunch or dinner and leave with a satisfied tummy. Be warned - if you're looking for a cab in the area, you may be looking for a good 30 minutes. Either call a cab ahead of time, or try checking out Lyft or Uber unless you want to be standing outside for a while trying to hail anything in your way. read more

Went here for lunch with 3 others. They hadn't had Ethiopian food before. I had eaten it a few times and wasn't taken seriously when I said you eat it with your hands. Well, um: ya do. You tear off a piece of injera (a bread with a very sponge-like consistency), wrap it around some food, and chow away. We ordered a variety of items consisting of the tofu tibs, ye doro tibs (chicken), vegetarian combo, and one of the beef items (sorry, the name escapes me). Even though the place was almost empty when we were there, it took about 15 minutes to get the food prepared. When it arrived, it was served on a single, giant platter. It took up almost the entire table. In addition to what we had ordered, they threw on a couple of samples other menu items. The place was clearly very new, so the staff probably hasn't had time to work out the kinks of running the place yet. Portion size: excellent. The four of us left feeling stuffed. And this is a fairly active group of people, accustomed to burning a lot of calories. Service: It took it awhile, but the waitress was very friendly and quite knowledgeable about the details of menu items and of Ethiopian cuisine in general. So, "very good." Value: Considering the quantity of food, it's very good. Drawbacks: 1) the prices were a bit high for lunch (average entree was about $13). Since they seem to want to attract a noontime crowd, they need to have prices that are appealing. Note: their website indicates that they have "lunch specials" now, so perhaps that's since been remedied. 2) Because you eat this food with your hands, they need to provide tableside hand-cleaning both BEFORE and AFTER you eat. Perhaps some warm, wet towels or something. And yes, I know: there is a restroom in the back, but if the place gets busy, there's going to be a crowd waiting for it. Also, public restrooms can get really icky. 3.4 stars. read more

TIP #1: Order at the counter, sit down, and enjoy the calm atmosphere before digging in! TIP #2: You can choose the spiciness level of each dish, but if you order multiple dishes, they'll come out on the same platter. So beware. Never write a review while hungry. Here I am, stomach grumbling, drooling on the keyboard-- My boyfriend and I ordered two dishes for dinner on a Wednesday evening: one with sauteed mushrooms, and one with chicken drumsticks and an egg. Both dishes, as well as their accompanying side salads, arrived on a large, injera-lined platter. The mushrooms were very juicy and tasted fresh. The chicken drumsticks were tender, and the spice had permeated the meat to give it a delicious flavor. We switched between using the injera and our forks to transport bite after bite into our hungry mouths. When the main dishes were done, we couldn't help but pick at the injera on the platter that had soaked up all the yummy juices from the mushrooms and chicken. You can read and imagine, but it's nothing like going to Moya and experiencing it for yourself. Likewise, I can try to relive that dinner through this review... I will likely return when I crave Ethiopian food in the city again. read more

I have to up the rating.. unlimited injera! Get the Shuro, the menu says it will take 30 minutes but I don't think it felt that long, and it was worth the wait. read more

So good! I am a big fan of Ethiopian food and usually eat out in Oakland. But we wanted injera and good flavors in San Francisco so we tried Moya. What a treat! The vegetarian sampler was entirely delicious and interesting, the Doro Tibs were fantastic, well-seasoned and not greasy at all. The smells from the kitchen were mouth-watering - I'm looking forward to trying more. The atmosphere was more coffee shop than slow dining but courtesy of Yelp we knew that going in. The staff was warm and welcoming and the extra large Mexican sodas in glass bottles was the perfect touch. read more

The food here is amazing, and you always have enough for leftovers! Ordering ahead through yelp is the way to go for lunch in a hurry. read more

Really good. The spices are fantastic and the lentils are well-cooked. Moya is great food for an excellent price. I ordered two veggie combos for two people and we ended up barely finishing the food. It ended up being less than $40 for two people for lunch. We were so full that we didn't eat dinner. The only issue was that the carrots were a little underdone for my liking but I can see why they leave them a little on the raw side. I gave them five-stars because it's an amazing value. Would definitely eat there again. read more

This is more like a fast-food Ethiopian joint. The flavors aren't great because they taste watered-down. I'll just go to my regular favorite instead of this place. read more

Really good find in SOMA! One of my girlfriends picked me up from work and we were en route to a theater rehearsal when I mentioned we probably ought to pick up some food and this was her suggestion. I love, love love Ethiopian food and at that point I hadn't had it in quite some time so we stopped off here. I ordered my usual, the Doro Tibs, and a side of Injera - and out of curiosity (but also because I knew I would be sharing) I also ordered Tofu Tibs. The Doro Tibs was out of this world, and while the Tofu Tibs was flavorful, it just reminded me of sauteed tofu - don't know why I thought it would be fried or something. I will definitely come back and order more food. Maybe eat in though - the bag they gave me for take-out got a little greasy. read more

Nice gem in a sketchier part of town. Everything on the menu was delicious. I especially liked the vegetable sampler and the chicken drumsticks. They were very generous with the injera sourdough flatbreads, which were served in cute little rolls for the table to share. The ordering process was quick and easy -- order at the counter and they bring the food to the table. The dishes were affordable at $10-13. Great for mid-size groups so you don't have to bother with splitting the bill later. Most of the tables are for 2-4, but they don't mind you combining tables together. Service was quick, and we were able to be in and out in less than an hour. The decor was clean, modern, and fresh. The restrooms (for customers only) were actually clean!! I was pleasantly surprised. Large windows that allow lots of fresh air and light. It can get chilly at times, but feel free to close the windows. You'd think this would be more of a lunch place, but it was decently crowded for dinner on a Saturday night around 7pm. I'd say the place was at about 75% capacity. This is great for a quick dinner since many of the other restuarants in the area probably have long waits or are fully reserved. All-in-all, a fan of this restaurant for a clean, delicious, no-fuss bite to eat. read more

I'm so happy there's an Ethiopian restaurant in SOMA!!! What we had: Azifa- Delicious cold appetizer of lentils, tomatoes, onions & spices served with Ethiopian flatbread; Moya Special Kitfo- Mouth-watering kitfo ( I love kitfo!!) mixed with collard greens, Ethiopian home made cottage cheese, and wonderfully spicy! Atkilti Wot- Seasonal vegetables simmered in spices. Everything was fresh and delicious served family style on a huge plate. The service was attentive and we also got to meet the owner, who is fabulous. In fact, all her staff is top notch! The decor is also elegant; Moya is a real gem in the neighborhood. We were happily stuffed and can't wait to try everything else on the menu, including coffee! read more

First time experiencing Ethiopian cuisine. Waitress was really friendly and made some good suggestions in terms of what us first timers should try. Also, she gave us a couple samplings of the vegetarian dishes since we ordered only meats which prompted us to order the red lentils next time we come back. We ordered the Kitfo (spicy rare beef with cottage cheese) and Ye Doro Tibs (lamb with clarified butter in spices). Both dishes had lots of delicious flavor, especially combined with the injera bread served. We loved the lamb dish the most, so much complex spices and flavor and the lamb was cooked so tender that it broke apart once we try to scoop it up with the injera bread. We will be back for sure. read more

Great food. It took a long time though. We ordered the vegetarian sampler entree, which took 45 mintes. I'm pretty sure everything was pre-cooked, so I'm not sure why it took so long. (It wasn't even crowded.) But yeah, the food was great. I recommend Moya, but not if you're in a rush. read more