Super friendly and helpful people. If you have an Amharic question, you can probably get it answered here. There are a lot of choices in the menu, mostly meat, though we had a great beet dish in addition. The food is nice and filling... and the beets a nice non-meat alternative for the vegetarian in your family. This is the restaurant to take your friends who've never eaten without forks, knives or chopsticks. Injera, the sour Ethiopian bread is used as a scoop for all the other dishes. Those friends will love the novelty as well as the service and the food. read more

My friend and I got a late weekday night meal here. This spot has a cozy vibe without feeling stuffy. We ordered off an iPad. The one person working in the front of the restaurant was gentle and attentive. We ultimately opted for the two samplers - veggie and meat - and we couldn't have been more pleased. Everything was excellent, and we easily got extra injera. I'd definitely recommend this spot if you're in the area and looking for something special. read more

Queen Of Sheba - Both samplers - yesssss - Ethiopian Near Me - New York, New York

Get the honey wine, skip the lamb awaze tibs. I love Ethiopian food, and was excited to try this spot as it was highly recommended. First off, the honey wine was delicious. I love awaze sauce, but the lamb unfortunately was very tough to chew. The injera tasted great though, so I might give this place another shot if I'm in the area! read more

Queen Of Sheba - Awaze Tibs - Ethiopian Near Me - New York, New York

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Located in Hell's Kitchen, the exterior looks a little unassuming, but inside it is cozy with colorful decor and large bar area.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The menus were super high tech and actual mini tablets with touch screen, showcasing all the offerings, from appetizers, sides, platters, and drinks. I decided to go for the Queen of Sheba platter, which was made up of a bit of everything: Tibs Wot, Menchet Abesh Wot, Bozena Shiro, Yebeg Alecia, Doro Wot, Gomen Wot, and Ater Kik Alecha. The presentation was lovely and looked impressive. All the dishes were on top of injera bread, and it was also served with plenty of injera bread. This was spongy and paired well with the food, but on the bland side. I enjoyed the Tibs Wot, which was seared diced beef slow-cooked in a hot Berbere stew. The meat was juicy, well seasoned, with the sauce bursting with savory flavor. Doro Wot was chicken and hard boiled egg stew. The egg was perfectly cooked and quite yummy. Bozena Shiro was made of marinated beef simmered in a traditional chickpea gravy. For this one, the meat was kind of tough. The various veggie offerings were fresh with tasty herbs and spices. Ater Kik Alecha were split peas made with onion, garlic, turmeric and olive oil. Gomen Wot consisted of collared greens, with seasonings and olive oil. My friend ordered the Assa Dullet, or Ground Tilapia, which I thought was pretty good. It was mixed with onion, cardamom, and olive oil. The Tilapia was lightly fried, tender, and fragrant. Service was decent. We received our food in a timely manner and we were well taken care of throughout our meal here. As I wasn't all that satisfied with the food, I don't plan on returning. read more

My apologies to the queen for forgetting to review this place all these years. I remember when I first moved here, QoS was a godsend for my Ethiopian fix when all the other decent spots were an hour away--esp. since they delivered on Seamless. Portions were big, flavors were bigger, and prices were affordable. I just came back here with some friends, and well, times have definitely changed at the palace. The queen's got some nifty tablet menus now with lots of glossy menu photos, but the prices are heftier and the portions are noticeably smaller. Worst of all, the flavors were muted: too much butter, too little berbere, and the injera was too soggy and not sour enough. Sigh. Out of the Taste Of Sheba combo, the best dishes were the Menchet Abesh Wot, Yebeg Alecia and Doro Wot, while the worst/blandest had to be the Gomen Wot, Ater Kik Alecha and Tibs Wot. But at least the alcohol is still affordable. read more

Queen Of Sheba - Ethiopian Near Me - New York, New York

Food was very good affordable. Perfect amount of seasoning . You get variety of dishes. read more

Queen Of Sheba - Special - Ethiopian Near Me - New York, New York

I LOVE QUEEN OF SHEBA 5/5 This is a must go for me anytime I'm in NYC. My favorite Ethiopian restaurant I have tried. The food is so flavorful and spiced to perfection. We got the taste of Sheba for 32$ and it was absolutely delicious!! read more

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Had been craving Ethiopian food and this place hit the spot! [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a small, cozy restaurant great for a relaxing meal and good conversation.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I got tibs wot which was absolutely delicious and came out with veggies for more well rounded flavors. My friend got the vegetarian sampler and enjoyed it as well. We were filling up quickly on the injera and had to ask for forks halfway through the meal so we could finish the food and ease up on the edible spoons/forks. We also ordered honey wine which was tasted exactly like it sounds. read more

Queen Of Sheba - Sheba Vegetarian Combination Sampler and Tibs Wot - Ethiopian Near Me - New York, New York

Little spot tucked away in midtown! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Walk in and you will immediately be greeted by a wave of amazing scents and spices.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Place was not too crowded when I came on a Monday evening and continued to have available seating up until I left.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Tried the vegetarian and meat sample platters, which was a great way to eat a variety of dishes. The portions were HUGE though, so I'd recommend sharing a sampler between 2 people and maybe getting another small dish on the side. The meat sampler was spicier than the vegetarian one and many of the meats tasted quite similar to me. My personal fave were the collard greens which I normally hate. The entire platter came on a big sheet of injera which soaked up a lot of the sauces and flavor and was amazing and fluffy. There was also plenty of injera on the side to use to eat the sauces. We weren't given utensils so I'm pretty sure you're supposed to eat with your hands. The food was definitely a lot easier to eat with hands; however, the smell of the spices is very difficult to wash off (I tried dishwashing soap and regular soap many times), so be warned (or give me tips on techniques). read more

Queen Of Sheba - Meat Taste of Sheba Combination Sampler - Ethiopian Near Me - New York, New York

I lived in hells kitchen for 3+ years and was a pretty regular here & at meskerem (now closed.) Ethiopian is 'interesting' when you first try it, but quickly grows on you and them becomes a craving. Ive now moved to South Carolina and (shock!) there aren't many Ethiopian options nearby, but frequent visits back to NYC allow me to satisfy my craving. I do love that in 15+ years, the restaurant hasn't changed all that much, the menu not seemingly at all, but they've stepped up the game with iPad menus and electronic pay options. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is super authentic and you feel like you've stepped straight into Africa.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] This time, it was for Doro Wot and my weight in Injeri. I wasn't feeling , so got the hot tea, which was absolute delish. My friend went for the cabbage wot, which is always a strong choice. I also highly reco the samplers if it's your 1st time so you can try a little of everything. It's an acquired taste, but one I'm so glad I have in my life. Cant wait to go back soon!! read more

Queen Of Sheba - Cabbage Wot - Ethiopian Near Me - New York, New York

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Wow went here over the weekend and boy am I glad I did! This was my first visit but definitely will not be my last for sure. We ordered the combination platter for two and the price and portion was very reasonable. Everything was tasty and the right temperature. My favorite of this particular plate was the Doro Wat which was very spicy and tasty yummy! I thought everything was seasoned to perfection and prepared with love and affection. I loved the bread that came with it was well slightly sour and spongy super fresh and bouncy. We also ordered the coffee which was strong and full of flavor and aroma great on this rainy day. I also ordered tea to warm up before having my meal which was delicious and had cinnamon added for extra flavor. Lastly we ordered dessert I had the rum cake which was delicious maybe a little dry for me not enough rum but that's the alcoholic in me just kidding lol. We also ordered the Egg custard which was very good sweet, creamy, and smooth. I'm not sure if they make the desserts themselves on premises but they tasted great and were fresh. The service was prompt and attentive paying close attention to detail and waiting on us asking if we needed anything at the right time without hovering over us at all. I highly recommend the place and will come again. Price is just right and the taste is out of sight well worth it in my book I'm impressed. Run don't walk to this place when you're in the mood for Ethiopian food and having something off the beaten path. Enjoy! read more

Queen Of Sheba - Combination Platter for two more than enough food and reasonably priced as well dessert optional lol. - Ethiopian Near Me - New York, New York

There is metered parking or a parking garage close by. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The location is small with only a few tables and low lighting but the service is great and the food is yummy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We got the combo meat and combo veggie, the portion size was big so we did have leftovers. I always love the chickpeas and lentils. The green beans were also really good. The doro wot had great flavor. It was a great meal that we both enjoyed. The price is on par with what I have seen at other Ethiopian places. read more

Queen Of Sheba - All the things yummy - Ethiopian Near Me - New York, New York

We had an excellent meal at Queen of Sheba. Our waitress was quick to help us and answer our questions. We were trying to get to a show and needed something fast, and they delivered on that! Our food was amazing. We will be returning!! read more

Queen Of Sheba - Ethiopian Near Me - New York, New York

My friend and I were craving Ethiopian food and stumbled upon Queen of Sheba last Monday night. The food was really good, we got the sampler for 2 and were very satisfied. My favorite was the chickpeas but the beef was really good as well. The service was good, they kept refilling our water and checking in. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We were there for a couple of hours and noticed it started getting busy later in the evening.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]They had candles on each table for dinner giving it a nice ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Queen Of Sheba - Taste of Sheba Combination Sampler - Ethiopian Near Me - New York, New York

I tried the vegetarian combo here, and it was great - a nice array of vegetable dishes with tangy injera. My favorites were the hearty lentil dishes. The combo is reasonably priced at $23. read more

Felt sick right as I was eating the platter -- came with a bunch of meats and bread, but wasn't too hot as it came out, thought it'd be hotter. Unfortunately, I did not have a good night after that, but did eventually feel better. Given that experience, I will probably be avoiding Ethiopian food for a while. Also the staff there were very slow and practically did not see our table the entire time. read more

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The menu is huge and a bit overwhelming, it's best to just jump to the samplers. We had 3 hungry adult men in our group so it turned out that one of each of the two samplers was more than enough. And since there is only a little overlap between the two samplers, you get to try many different items that way. Taste Of Sheba Sampler: My favorite of the two samplers I tried, probably because it's so meat forward. The Tibs Wot and Bozena Shiro were the tastiest to since they used cubes of meat that carried the spices so well. Everything else was tasty though and paired so nicely with the injera. Though the hard boiled egg in the Doro Wot was a bit challenging to share among 3 people; it got really messy when we were picking it apart. Sheba Vegetarian Sampler: Also offers a nice variety of dishes to try. Runs the gamut from stewed lentils to fresh beets. Didn't feel as hearty as the Taste of Sheba Sampler, but that's probably the meat-lover bias in me. I did like having enough people in our group so we could try both. read more

Queen Of Sheba - Taste Of Sheba Sampler (left) & Sheba Vegetarian Sampler (right) - Ethiopian Near Me - New York, New York

Such an amazing restaurant! The food is incredible and the staff is very nice and helpful. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant itself is very charming.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I've been here many times over the years and it is always consistently delicious. read more

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Every dish here was completely different from the rest. The meat is perfectly cooked and the flavors are fantastic. The service was quick, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the vibes were perfect for a casual but delicious meal.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Queen Of Sheba - Ethiopian Near Me - New York, New York

Gonna miss this place so much I really hope it stays around or is reopened in some capacity. Had my birthday here almost a decade ago and it has always been my favorite Ethiopian place in the city. Love the place inside and takeout! So much love for this place and this food read more

Loved it! There aren't that many Ethiopian restaurants not in Harlem so the location is very convenient and I found the food tasty although if you want something more authentic, I suggest you go closer to Harlem. Very friendly staff and nice decor inside. read more

The service was okay. The waitress was friendly, but not very helpful/patient when it came to questions about menu items I was unfamiliar with. The food itself was overall good. I think the veggie dishes had great flavor and I couldn't stop eating them. However, the meat dishes were a little bland and lacking spice/flavor. Additionally, we ordered the Kitfo and the waitress did not ask how we wanted it served. We were expecting it to come raw as that is how it is normally served. Instead, they had cooked the meat and there really was no flavor to it so it was very disappointing. The injera was good and overall the veggie dishes made the meal enjoyable. The portions were a bit small compared to other places and were quite pricey too. A combination / sample style platter would also be nice. read more

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Their vegetarian platter is to die for! I try to come back for it once every 2 to 3 weeks when I get a chance! I love ejoying my meal with their homemade spiced ethopian tea which is perfect for the winter times! Thank you, Elsa, for the great service and going above and beyond for your customers! read more

Definitely worth the high rating. If you are in the Hudson yards area, this is the closest you will find great food for reasonable price. Do try the Ethiopian wine, pairs pretty well with the spicy food. read more

The food was an experience. Service was nice and even told us what to order to avoid extra charges. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is beautiful.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Me and my daughter had a good time having dinner here before we saw a show on Broadway.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Quaint place, super clean and barely any wait for tables.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food was decent. I've had better Ethiopian food before with more options. The meat sampler was decent though some items were way too oily. Cocktail was average as well. Service was good. Staff was very sweet and friendly read more

Queen Of Sheba - Taste of Sheba Combination Sampler - Ethiopian Near Me - New York, New York

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My friend and I shred the sampler platter and we were both extremely full at the end since we got 2 extra plates of injera with it :D Highly recommend this place to people who want to try Ethiopian food! read more

Queen Of Sheba - Taste of Sheba Combination Sampler - Ethiopian Near Me - New York, New York

After watching a Broadway show, I took my mom to Queen of Sheba. I'd been meaning to try out this food spot considering its proximity to my previous apartment. We chose an outside spot. I think the service is all right. I thought the waitress's demeanor could have been friendlier. If there are two of you, do bear in mind that a minimum charge for sharing a dish (I believe it's $25?). So with an entree, you'd have to get specific dishes greater than that amount, or get an appetizer. We ordered Sambussas which not only sound like samosas but are very similar in taste and presentation as well. Interestingly, we had a lentil Sambussa, which isn't your typical ingredient for a samosa. They were both tasty, but it may feel a bit too oily (it's deep fried, yes, but it's not just soaked in). The doro tibs, with chicken/tomato/onions, lettuce and cucumbers, is served with Injera. It's a really filling dish that can be shared with two. The taste is there. The chicken is moist and well cooked. Injera is nice. But it's not a cheap dish. I feel like prices have been bumped and maybe it's just me not being used to the new normal. They did ask us how we liked our meal several times, offering more injera, which was nice. So that has to be pointed out. read more

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If you're looking for some great Ethiopian food in Hells Kitchen, you must check out Queen of Sheba. The food has consistently been wonderful. We love ordering the veg and non veg platters for the table to share. The lentils, veggies and meats cooked in flavorful spices combined with the Injera (lentil crepes) is truly a perfect combination! read more

Queen Of Sheba - Ethiopian Near Me - New York, New York

Delicious! I'm gluten-free and vegan; my friend was a meat eater and NOT gluten-free. We both loved our food. Great place if you like spicy. Affordable. read more

I went there specifically for lamb. They did have two types of lamb on the menu however they did not have it in the kitchen. I needed to go somewhere else. read more

I'm a lover of Ethiopian food! Back in college my freshman year roommate was Ethiopian and introduced me to this cuisine, so I know what good Ethiopian food is. I've been eating it for a very long time (18+ years). I was visiting New York this past weekend and my friend and I stayed in Hells Kitchen. We both enjoy Ethiopian food - she's now vegan, but I had looked at places with vegan options and added this to list of places to try for the weekend. The ambience was nice. It's very quaint and cozy. I was impressed with the modern digital menus! The service was good, but we didn't really love the flavor of the meal. I got the awaze tibbs and she got a veggie platter. For appetizers, we both got sambousas (lentils for her and meat for me). They were ok, but somewhat bland. I guess we're used to the authentic flavors we enjoy in the DC area. There is a large Ethiopian population with so many restaurants. The prices were higher but this is New York so that was to be expected. I really wanted to like this place more, but even the injera didn't have that taste I like. I probably won't be back here! And they only accepted cash. Not sure if that's in general or just that day! read more

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Came back during COVID and had a pleasant experience. I still prefer the Ethiopian up in Harlem but this is probably the best place in midtown. Got the Taste of Sheba and the veggie sampler, which was a great mix. The meats were a tiny bit spicy as a heads up but still good - my favorites were the two yellow dishes (one was cabbage and the other maybe chickpeas?) and the light brown sauce in the bottom right corner of the photo I posted - not sure what it was but it was delicious! Also liked that they had more than just honey wine. Ordered a Pinot Noir which paired well - and it was a generous pour! read more

Queen Of Sheba - Ethiopian Near Me - New York, New York

Wanted to support a local restaurant that's been part of the community for many years, unfortunately I understand why it's closing. The food was ...not good at all and the environment was very dirty. There were flies everywhere, making it difficult to even eat which makes me question the cleanliness of the kitchen and the quality of the food. read more

Came into town craving authentic delicious Ethiopian food and Queen of Sheba did not disappoint. They had all my favorites: doro wat, lamb tibs, lentils, collards, etc. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Restaurant was empty when we went on a Thursday evening but there was a steady flow of takeout customers the whole time we were there.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Drinks were weak but tasty. Waitress was kind and helpful. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place could use a good scrub down and some better lighting but it's the middle of NYC with sidewalk seating![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Queen Of Sheba - Taste of Sheba Combination Sampler - Ethiopian Near Me - New York, New York

This was my first time trying Ethiopian food! My friend has been a bunch of times so I followed her lead. We got the sampler platter which is for sure the way to go! It is a lot of food too, so suggest splitting with someone! They brought out enough of the wraps for each person and even brought us some more! The lamb dishes I think were my favorite! But the cabbage was also to die for (we had to switch that one out for the chicken dish because of some allergies we have)! I loved how flavorful and different each one was. Our waitress was really kind. Overall a great meal! read more

Queen Of Sheba - Taste of Sheba Combination Sampler - Ethiopian Near Me - New York, New York

No frills spot for Ethiopian! The service was ok (good but we were pretty much left alone unless we flagged the waitress down). It was super easy to get a spot on a Weds evening. I'd never had Ethiopian food before, but the food was great and it was all super flavorful. We got the huge mixed plates which came with a variety of dishes to try on top of some injera bread. Of the vegetarian and meat dishes, the veggie dishes were my favorite! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great food, ambiance, and service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Very authentic and delicious meal, but the timing is definitely a bit slow. Came here for work lunch alone and entree took about 45m, [[HIGHLIGHT]]not many bankers come here mostly older people, dates and actual Ethiopians.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Would 100% recommend on a non rushed day read more

Went there for dinner with a friend. [[HIGHLIGHT]]A nice little space. Seems like it was family ran business.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The lady seemed nice. She kept checking up on us. And also replaced our glasses when we said the water seemed unclean. Not a lot of options for food and they were out of a few dishes as well. Ordered the egg entree. I absolutely loved the bread that came with the food. The chicken was a little smelly but the gravy was amazing with the bread. Would recommend if you wanna try out Ethiopian food. read more

Came here on a weekday evening to celebrate my friend's belated birthday. We were seated right away in their outdoor seating area. There is no indoor dining here. For appetizers, we shared the Timatim Fitfit and Kategna. The amber toast of the Kategna was delicious with the right amount of crunch and spice, albeit slightly greasy. The tomatoes, peppers, onions, and citrus kick from the Timatim Fitfit was a fresh surprise. For the main courses, we had the Doro Wot and Chef's Special Tibs. The Doro Wot came with two juicy chicken drumsticks, but the amount of spicy stew that was piled on top of it drowned out the dish for me. The lamb shoulder from the Chef's Special Tibs was just dry. The service was very nice and prompt, but the food just didn't live up to my expectations. read more

Queen Of Sheba - Timatim Fitfit and Kategna - Ethiopian Near Me - New York, New York