Good good food I love this place its like home very good food everyone so nice and sweet to me ben going here for years I love ethiopian food and people are so sweet the men are handsome and women ate so so beautiful read more

Came here for an early dinner and enjoyed the experience. This was my second time coming. We were initially the only ones in there, but several others followed suit. The person working the tables was alone, but efficient. We ordered two meat based entrees and a veggie sampler. They put everything on one plate for easy sharing (they asks your preference). The portions are perfect for sharing. The injera was a little bit more sour than my taste prefers, but it was still of good quality, texture and portion. The beef was so well seasoned. It is moderately spicy, so expect that. The veggies were delicious as well and pair well with the beef. We had the ground beef and the tips both. We got the ground meat cooked vs raw but you can choose. The restaurant is nothing fancy, but clean and decorated for the cuisine. The music playing meets the moment as well. I will absolutely be back and would recommend them to others looking for authentic Ethiopian cuisine. read more

Nafkot Ethiopian Restaurant - Beef tips. Ground beef cooked. Veggie sampler. - Ethiopian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

This is the worse Ethiopian food we've ever tried! The service is basic and the ratings say 4.4 that's a huge lie and very misleading. We spent almost 100$ but the portion was very little and it's mainly enjera! I will never come back ever again! Wouldn't recommend it ever! The meat tastes weird and so does everything else! read more

Flavorless, over-spicy food with not much taste. Appetizer size was unfortunate and would NOT come read more

Nafkot Ethiopian Restaurant - Ethiopian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

It was legit and very tasty. We loved all the dishes and the tea was so good. The staff were friendly

Nice looking restaurant... I have rated it high for the previous two visits my husband and I made. Last night we took more family and it was NOT good. Service was SLOW. The food tasted NOTHING like what we had before; and I ordered the exact same thing. Loved the bread before-- poor last evening. I hope they improve. read more

The good: The restaurant is pretty. It's not much to look at from the outside, but well decorated inside, clean, stocked tables (and clean/stocked washroom). The food was very tasty, the portions are large, and the injera was warm and plentiful! Everything plant based is well marked on the menu. I also had hot ginger tea, which tasted fresh and had plenty of flavor without adding any sugar to it. I would be back for their food alone. Meh: The service was so-so. It wasn't busy (3 tables), but our server was not very attentive, did not introduce himself, or even ask if we'd ever had Ethiopian cuisine before (we hadn't). We asked if the vegetarian combo was good to share, to which he said no, but he also didn't offer any other information and seemed maybe a bit bothered by us not knowing what we wanted to order off the bat. My spouse is vegetarian, but I'm not, so we picked two vegetarian dishes so she could try mine as well. Check was slow coming and we felt awkward using the very loud call button on the table since the dining room was so quiet/calm. Overall it was a little rough for an introduction to food we've never had, but I would give them a second shot. Next time we think we'll order a vegetarian combo, appetizers, and two sides so we can try more variety, especially since the portions are generous and we shared what we ordered anyway. read more

I'm not the biggest fan of Ethiopian food, but my wife loves it and so when there's a place we go wherever we are. Despite me not being a big fan, Nafkot ranks up there amongst the others that we've had in DC and Va. the food tasted fresh and flavorful and what I really appreciated above other places we've been is they don't make the food "Ethiopian hot" automatically. Most places the Berbere spice is on 10 and most of the dishes are set to kill not stun; but Nafkot makes the food to a nice medium spice level and so I was able to eat everything on the family style platter. Parking was easy, pricing was reasonable and all in all it's a place I'll def bring my wife back to when we're in the area. read more

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This was my first experience with Ethopian food. I met a friend there who likes this place a lot. She's vegetarian and I'm not so I asked the waitress for recommendations. She asked me a few questions and gave a few recommendations. I went with the Lega Tibs (beef with onions, tomatoes and bell peppers) and it comes with Injera (Ethopian bread). My friend mentioned that the Injera by itself doesn't really have a taste. However, using the Injera to scoop up my food and the juices gave the Injera a pleasant taste. I was more than pleased with my meal. Plus it was filling. We also had a pot of ginger tea. It came with lipton tea bags if we wished to use them (we didn't). We enjoyed the taste of the ginger tea and other spices. All in all, a great first experience. I'm looking forward to going back and trying other items on the menu. read more

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the food was delicious, this was my first time eating from this restaurant and it did not disappoint. would definitely eat from here again.

Food and service were excellent. It was my first time trying Ethiopian food and drink. Excellent.

First experience with this type of food. Pretty good. Server was wonderful and willing to explain items. read more

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our family likes Ethiopian food. We had been to this particular restaurant almost 8 years back it was under a different name. At the time if my memory serves me right we did not really have a great experience especially as it comes to the taste of food. All that changed last week. the service was a tad bit slow as there was only one server managing 8-9 tables. we ordered the vegetarian platter and every single dish was exceptional. The portions were decent and their Shiro Wot was extremely good. Will definitely visit again . read more

Nafkot Ethiopian Restaurant - Veggie platter - Ethiopian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Wonderful food and friendly staff. The waitress was able to suggest options that worked around food allergies at our table. Will definitely come back the next time we want Ethiopian food. Prices are not in the menu. Since it's communal eating I think it's priced by how much of each dish is needed to feed your party. We ordered 2 appetizers, 1 beef and 1 chicken dish plus the vegetarian platter and without tip our bill was about $20 per person. read more

After walking around for a few hours in Crabtree Mall, We suddenly felt like eating Ethiopian food for dinner, and Yelp reviews routed us to Nafkot. We had the vegetarian combo and an extra side of Shiro Wat. The food took a little time to arrive, but the flavors were on point. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and the hospitality. They also have their special in-house ginger tea. Perfect for sipping the hot ginger water on a cold evening. They offer you a tea bag if you would like to have it as ginger tea. I had mine as is, as I loved it that way, and my husband loved his ginger water with the tea bag. Overall amazing and fresh food. We will definitely be back. read more

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Great service and good food. It was a first but I will definitely have it again. The ambiance was really nice. You can tell that they care about their business. read more

Nafkot Ethiopian Restaurant - Veggie platter - Ethiopian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

INTRO: Lovely American restaurant in Euro deco offering delicious food at good price. Eggplant and Garlic Naan : Eggplant covered with Tomato gravy, parmesan cheese and bacon. This was one of the best eggplants I had in Raleigh Parking: If you don't get street parking, parking can be an issue. The nearest paid parking lot is 1 mile or so Ambience and Service: They have indoor bar seating and tables. Place is clean and well maintained. Service was amazing and professional. read more

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Nafkot is one of the best (if not the best) Ethiopian restaurants in the area! My friends and I came for dinner one night and shared the Doro Wot, Misto, and Vegetarian Combo. They plated it beautifully on the injera once they brought it out to the table. Amazing presentation and amazing flavors! The tea was also great. We were stuffed by the end of the meal and even left with a few leftovers. Service was a little slow but they were very busy when we came. read more

Nafkot Ethiopian Restaurant - Doro Wot, Misto, and Vegetarian Combo - Ethiopian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

The food was good and the portions were large enough to have another meal at home. Our server Kenzi was a superstar! An added bonus was the very reasonably priced bag of injera bread to take home. It is made with authentic ingredients and is delicious! read more

Professional and courteous staff. Fast service, piping hot and flavorful chicken and rice dish. The food tasted clean and the seasoning of the chicken was just right. The portions are large. This was my first time trying Ethiopian and I wasn't wowed but it was a good experience overall. It's an acquired taste here. A friend of mine enjoys the food here. I enjoyed the experience and I do recommend it to anyone familiar and interested in Ethiopian cuisine who respects the food and culture. read more

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I asked if the injera had wheat in it and said that wheat made me sick. He assured me the injera was 100% teff. That may be so, but evidently he didn't care if any other dish had wheat in it, and I stupidly didn't ask. Last night I had full on sweats, queasiness, and vertigo that continue to this morning until I did the epley maneuver. I will say that the food was delicious for those who are not sensitive to wheat. The ambiance is pretty basic. read more

This restaurant has excellent food! They do their injera just right. And the staff is very courteous. read more

Nafkot Ethiopian Restaurant - We got a sampler of veggies, chicken, and beef. All were good, but could've stuck with just veg. - Ethiopian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Food was bomb! Light, fresh, and cheap, and not to mention, plethora of vegan options. Kenzie also a great hostess, really takes care of you. Vibes on vibes!! read more

[Coronavirus review] They're kind of hidden away, but the restaurant was quite pleasant inside, and they were celebrating something when I stopped by, a celebration that involved a bunch of people speaking a language that I didn't understand, popcorn, and coffee. I felt bad declining the coffee, but Ethiopian coffee is strong stuff and I needed to get some sleep that night. Their indoor dining operation allowed plenty of socially distant space and they used appropriate caution and care, and despite the fact that I was obviously the odd man out, they made great effort to make me feel welcome. I wasn't sure what to expect in an area where there aren't many Ethiopian places (unlike my native DC), but they delivered upper-echelon cuisine from my perspective. The sambusas, flaky pastries filled with lentils, were quite spicy and hearty and I enjoyed them immensely. Ginger tea turned out to be an aromatic gingery drink that came with a standard tea bag. The star of the show was unsurprisingly the shiro, a hot and spicy chickpea stew. While I missed the variety of getting a veggie combo, they did offer their shiro with a small side of collard greens, which made for a nice contrast. The injera were quite large, and I canceled my dessert plans due to being overly full. For those who haven't had it, Ethiopian is a distinctive mix of flavors. The injera is a fermented flatbread, and the sourness of it is definitely an acquired taste for the American palate. The method of eating spicy stews by scooping them up with spongy flatbread may be a reach for those used to forks and knives. But as a convert myself, I do suggest giving this place a try, they do the cuisine well. read more

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Very good Ethiopian! Wonderful service. Menu doesn't have prices, which is a little weird and if you order the combo it doesn't come on the normal injera platter. But we will be back! read more

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Good different and spicy-for the adventurous palate. Nice people, pleasant service. Nice outside tables. read more

This was my first time trying African cuisine and I loved it. My husband and I got the doro chicken and vegetarian platter. The chicken was good but I found myself absolutely obsessed with the vegetarian dishes. It was savory, spicy, creamy-so many textures and flavors all at once! read more

Nafkot Ethiopian Restaurant - Ethiopian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Ethiopian food is such a wonderful experience. The family style sharing of eating from a common plate and with your hands adds an intimacy that you won't find in many other cuisines. I encourage you to try it this way and share the meal. Nafkot has an unassuming front from the parking lot, but there is a whole lot of love in this food. The injera was made to perfection and provided a solid foundation for the dishes. We had ... --- The Nafkot Vegetarian Combo (A combination of Split Peas, Lentil, Chick Peas, cabbage, beetroot, and vegetables) --- The Dora Wat (Chicken cooked to tenderness in a spicy Berbere sauce with onions, garlic, ginger and clarified butter. Served with a hard boiled egg). --- The Sambusa Lentils (Pastry shell filled with your choice of Lentils cooked with special herbs). The three dishes were more than enough for 2 adults. I encourage you to try an authentic Ethiopian coffee experience or tea. We had the Special Ethiopian ginger tea pot towards the end of our meal and had Nafkot Mix Juice which is Mango, Guava and Cranberry Juice. This is not a watered-down juice. It is nice and thick. Pure. In terms of service, the waiter was kind and helpful and service was quick. The atmosphere was nice and the music was the perfect volume. All in all, definitely going to be a staple restaurant in my book! I recently travelled to Ethiopia & had some delicious food. I was craving that same authentic cuisine once I came back. This restaurant by far has hit the spot. When you see other Ethiopians gathering at this restaurant, you know the food served is high quality. Be sure to give this place a try. read more

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Awesome food! I've been to Ethiopia, this is the real deal! Call button on napkin holders to summon server.

This is one of the few Ethiopian restaurants in the area and we always go back to it. Their food is always great as well as the service. Ordering and pickup is a breeze as well. read more

The food was okay overall. The ambiance is nice very nice pictures mural etc. The service was just okay.

We happened upon Nafkot on Yelp after finding our favorite Indian restaurant in Raleigh closed due to COVID-19. What a happy accident! It's back in a strip mall so it's a little hard to find but definitely worth the hunt! We'd had Ethiopian before but this was by far the best! It was so sooooo good! Not only was the food divine, but the service was perfection. We ordered the Misto and the Awaze Tibs at the suggestion of our server and it did not disappoint. In fact, my husband and I had to force ourselves to stop eating when we got full because it was so tasty. We also got one of the Ethiopian hot teas which was the perfect complement to our meal on a cold night. Truly, this is one of the best meals we have had in Raleigh..maybe ever. Highly recommend this place if you're in the mood for a lovely food adventure. Just be aware that traditional Ethiopian meals are served on injera bread on a communal plate shared with the people at your table. You tear off the bread and eat the food with your fingers. Great for family and couples, maybe not so much for business dinners or first dates, particularly in light of COVID-19 right now. However don't miss out on this place. Grab someone you don't mind sharing a plate with and get there ASAP! I know we'll be back very soon! Thank you Nafkot for a wonderful experience! We look forward to coming back often! read more

Nafkot Ethiopian Restaurant - Such an amazing meal! Misto and Awaze Tibs served on Injera - Ethiopian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

My husband and I visited this restaurant for the first time last Friday. They had just opened for the day so we were they only ones in the restaurant. We were immediately greeted by the owner (such a sweetheart and so helpful with explaining what we ordered) and the aroma of the foods. I ordered the Doro Wot (Chicken) and my husband ordered the Kaye Wot (Beef), both so full of flavor, and so delicious. We also ordered their Sambusa Beef, which resembled the filipino egg roll, lumpia -only 10,000 more flavorful, and we both had thier Baklava. Soooooo yum! Oh, and be prepared to eat with your fingers!! (Tradition in Ethiopia) I honestly think it made the food taste even better! We truly enjoyed our visit and look forward to coming back to try the other items on the menu. read more

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This place is da'bomb..! 100% great experience both in food and in being exposed to a separate culture than ours Great server. Very accommodating to our questions and very helpful in putting our mail together Went here with my family and everyone was l pleased with everything Meal served "community style" in such that all that you order off the menu is provided on a large platter on top of a fantastic light and fluffy fermented wrap that you essentially tear off a bite sized piece and use it with your hands to pick up a pinch of whatever you ordered and eat. Great experience Great flavors. Great everything. Will be back So great to have places like this available Well done!! read more

Very nicely decorated interior. The Black Forest cake was fresh and tasty. My friend and I enjoyed the veggie combo. It was heathy and less greasy than the usual. Medium spice level. Thumbs up! The service was attentive and pleasant read more

Nafkot Ethiopian Restaurant - Nafkot's decor - Ethiopian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Delicious and authentic. I had the Doro wot and loved it. Don't expect American style service, but the food came out fast and the service was good. read more

The food was delicious but the service wasn't great. I got to try different vegetables and sambuca. It was very flavorful. The whole experience was different for me because I hadn't eaten Ethiopian food before or had a dish that you use the bread as a fork to eat your food. Truly an amazing experience and I would definitely go back again for the food. I may get takeout to avoid the bad service. The server wasn't attentive, very slow and there were times I felt she forgot about it. The other tables she visit regularly and we had to call her over every time we needed something. The food is made to order so I understand that takes time. Though we were there a good 25-30 minutes before she even brought our drinks. The owner came out and Thanked us for coming. That was very polite if him read more

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Thank you! We recently moved from the DC region and Ethiopian cuisine was a regular part of our dining. While we had our favorite place, you could close your eyes and pick good Ethiopian pretty much anywhere. Moving to Raleigh we weren't sure if we would get Ethiopian cuisine at all, let alone good food. Tried one place and immediately felt hopeless. Then we tried Nafkot. The gentlemen at the bar looked at me as I picked up the order and said, "you'll be a regular". He was spot on. Reminded me of home. We got two veggie platters and lentil sambusa. I'm good to go now!!! read more

It was a great experience as the food was good, tasted fresh and the ambience was cool too.

Perhaps pay closer attention to your customers. I was waiting for my party for 40 minutes. Not even offered water as i waited. We Needed to wait on checks after dinner. Flagged a waiter a number of times We asked for our checks and we were told "oh sure we can get you a check or you can pay up at bar" It felt like an imposition asking to pay. You also had a lovely father with sweet twin boys who walked out because besides declining his request about food you also never brought water or anything to drink to his table. But you waited on a table and served a table that came in after him. It wasnt busy. There were three tables to tend to. read more