Absolutely amazing this is the best food I've had in my life, we have been coming to this…read morerestaurant for the last year. The food is amazing and very authentic. The service is awesome. Staff is very nice., the ambience is absolutely beautiful as they have live music. Highly recommended this is the best restaurants in San Francisco

My friend and I came here on a weekday evening to enjoy some live music alongside some cocktails…read moreafter we had finished dinner. The Bikila cocktail was definitely a bold choice and was a bit too strong and spicy for my taste. The peppers were clear in this cocktail and made for more of a savory taste. On the other hand, the Hakim was much more approachable, which was bright and balanced due to its more floral ingredients of pineapple, hibiscus, lemon, and rosemary. Great spot for adventerous cocktails, and an even better place for live music! The performers of the night were very talented and provided good entertainment for the night.

There is one reason why a person dines at Cafe Ethiopia: the food…read more If a person has any other goals for eating out other than consuming delicious food, this is probably not the spot for you, said with love. I ordered the Kantishara spicy mushrooms cooked with onions and tomatoes over injera bread with green salad. OMGoddess. Perfect meal alert! If forced to choose one favorite cuisine from around the globe, I would likely select for myself Ethiopian and Eritrean food. No insults meant toward any other cuisines. However, as a vegetarian that can be vegan-friendly, and as someone who can appreciate the effort and care required for food preparation, this is food that I cannot replicate at home. I'm not a huge mushroom fan and here I am glowing after eating a healthy portion of this delicious dish, kantishara. The green salad is nothing special and yet when lightly dressed and paired with the mushrooms using the spongy injera bread as the "utensil," magic happens in my mouth. The injera itself is mild and fresh and unlike anything else in western cuisines. This food tastes like it was perfected over millennia by the most skilled cooks, and it literally was, which is another mind-blown eating experience. Yogurt at extra charge is available and some might find that a nice cooling addition to the "spicy" but not "hot" taste of the kantishara. I didn't need it everything was delicious. Service is kind and again, not why you come here. It's all about the food.

Loved the food and service! My first time here and i couldn't have enjoyed it more! Ate the…read morevegetarian selections.

Tadu is the best Ethiopian I have found in San Francisco and I was sad when they closed down their…read moreoriginal location to concentrate on their new Mission Bay place. But now they're back! At present they're only open Wednesday through Friday. The restaurant has shrunk, it's really a takeout place with a few tables if you want to eat there. But the main thing is, the food is just as incredible as ever. You can't go wrong with the meat combination, or the veggie combination I had on my previous visit. Be aware this is aggressively spiced food. The current menu is in my photos. Website and yelp are inaccurate.

Went there last year and it was much than this time Not a…read morevery pleasant atmosphere or decor. Samosas were delicious

Loved the ambiance and the food. Ethiopian food remains my…read morefavorite for its simplicity and letting the ingredients shine. And any time there is collard greens on the menu, you can't go wrong. I tried the flaxseed drink as well and would highly recommend that. I'd like to go back and get some breakfast and also try some coffee

My wife and I love Ethiopian food and have visited Tadu twice…read more Thus far, this is our favorite Ethiopian restaurant in San Francisco. We enjoy the vegetarian platter which includes beets, something we don't see at other Ethiopian restaurants. Bonus as my wife loves beets. It's self order and pay on a touch screen. The only odd thing is picking a number for dining in. I always ask for assistance from the gentleman working there and he's very helpful. We look forward to returning:)

My review may be biased as I've had the fortune to live in Ethiopia and came in with high…read moreexpectations based on the other reviews. Firstly - menu is pretty limited in scope, but they do have a ton of great vegetarian options. I was really hoping to get some doro wat but this is not available. The veggie dishes were all good, but definitely milder and less spicy than what I'm used to. The tibs was underwhelming and lacked in flavor and depth. Injera itself was great, and prices are reasonable. I also dropped a star for cleanliness. Our table had leftover dried up food that we cleaned up ourselves. The bathroom was a bit of a mess and did not appear hygienic.

Such a great experience! We ordered the vegan sampler and everything was so well flavored and…read moreperfectly spiced. Each dish had its own distinct taste, and you could tell everything was made fresh, especially the injera. We especially loved the red lentil stewl. The lady (who I'm presuming is the owner) was so sweet and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. The hospitality felt very genuine. Would highly recommend, especially if you're vegetarian, so many delicious options!

Sorry to have to do this, but arrived on a Thursday (today!) at or before 2 pm and the place was…read moreclosed. Posted hours on website, Google and Yelp all say they close ar 2:30. Came out of my way to try and support this place. Major let-down and waste of my time, and adversely impacted my entire plan for the day. Was excited to try, but unlikely to give another chance under the circumstances.

I had been meaning to come here for the longest time because beyond Auntie April's, it was the only…read morerestaurant I had really heard of in Bayview. I remember reading about chef/owner Eskender Aseged's back story in an old SFGATE article - how he escaped Ethiopia on foot with his family, how he started as a busboy at the legendary Square One, how he worked his way up at the tonier restaurants in town like Boulevard and Campton Place, and how he managed to open this place nearly a decade ago. It's quite an impressive journey, and I didn't know I was meeting him when I walked up to the counter to look at the menu. It was after 2PM, and he was busy in the back washing the dishes. He didn't hear me come in, so I cleared my throat. Yes, I know that was a rude passive-aggressive move. Although everything was tempting, I selected the $15 Saffron Prawns over Couscous with Vegetables and Chermoula (photo: https://bit.ly/3DPe4Fh). I didn't know chermoula was a North African variation on a cilantro-olive oil marinade with a discernible chili kick. The combination of flavors was quite delicious and surprisingly familiar, a bit like a Cajun-style seafood stew. The $3.50 Iced Hibiscus Lemonade was a refreshing complement to the homestyle dish, more compatible than a Coke Zero would've been (photo: https://bit.ly/3ran6aB). I heard he changes up the menu, but I hope the chicken jambalaya and pistachio baklava are still around for me to try. The ride on the T Line was pretty easy, as the restaurant is right at the Oakdale/Palou stop in front of the portrait mural of Barack and Michelle (photo: https://bit.ly/3uSJPsQ). FOOD - 5 stars...the saffron prawns clearly reflected a broader palette worth trying AMBIANCE - 4 stars...contemporary concrete and clean SERVICE - 4.5 stars...Eskender was doing everything himself TOTAL - 5 stars...a proud accomplishment in Bayview RELATED - Exploring Bayview/Hunters Point? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/3AOvRKv

There's a special flavor when your mom or grandma cooks something. I saw some IG reel that tried to…read moreattribute it to mom's bacteria on her hand that transferes to her cooking, but I think it's something else... Love! And of course all of the years of cooking expertise that she has! This Ethiopian restaurant has that flavor, and it's definitely from the women that run it!! The food is incredible! So fresh and flavorful! Everything is vegan! The injera is gluten free! The vibe is sweet, and they have dishes I've never seen at any other restaurant, like azifa, green lentils with jalapeño and garlic! Delicious! Don't miss this gem!

Small spot by a busy road serving up delicious vegetarian food. The vegetarian combo here is…read moreprobably hands down the best I've ever had. It's not too saucy and the injera is also perfectly chewy and a nice color as well. They also have a lentil sambussa that was delicious and definitely worth trying! Parking was street only, luckily we got a spot nearby!

Everything went well! Their raw kifto is my fav! The…read morerestaurant is like a well maintained machine. Everyone knows what they are doing! One of cool things living in Oakland is that you can have authentic food from all over the world. Sorry forgot to take pic before eating. Finish too quick.

This was my first Ethiopian meal ever, so my review might not hold as much weight, but I absolutely…read moreloved Enssaro! I come from a town with a Michelin-recognized Ethiopian spot (LeYou in San Jose) but never made it over. If it's elevated from what I had here, I'm dashing right there. We had a Meat & Veggie sampler for 2, and bottomless injera which was great! I really enjoyed all the different meat stews, but also liked the lentil and cabbage/potato/carrot mix-ins as well. I didn't get to try the famous honey wine, but I will have to soon! I know this location will be moving to Rockridge very soon, so it's even closer to where I work... guess you know what I'll be having every week!