Delicious!! I would make the trip out here just to eat here. The owner was a very sweet and nice…read morelady.

I love the mixed veggie platter. Each item is so well seasoned and I like that there is plenty of…read morevariety. The injera is slightly tart from the fermentation, chewy, and a great vessel for carrying everything. Yebege Tibs was a little dry and took some chewing to breakup. It definitely tasted lamb-y. I liked the hint of rosemary flavor that would come through. I don't think I would go back for this dish

Nice spot with a calm, relaxing atmosphere. It's run by a husband and wife team, and while I was…read morethere, an Ethiopian political discussion was playing on the TV, which added to the feel of the place. The food was good and flavorful. The spices definitely came through without being overly spicy. I did ask for some sauce on the side for a little extra flavor. Overall, it's a cute place to stop by after work, wind down, and enjoy a good meal.

Tiny family-run spot with very affordable well-spiced food. You may need to wait for quite awhile…read moreif they are busy, or make a reservation. The lamb wat is especially good, as is the larger veggie combo.

It is not modern looking, don't judge this place by the looks of it…read more This is a great spot for vegans and vegetarians. I got a combo mixed plate with all vegetables, it was delicious! The server was fantastic. He was serving the dining room plus manning the bar. He was very on top of everything!

Food was plenty and very flavorful. The injera was less sour than prior ones I've had…read more We got 2 combos (Abyssinia 2, meat) and an extra order of lentils (I believe??) for 4 people. Personally I think the veggie bits were better than the meat but that's just preference. I wouldn't order the lamb again bc I thought it was a tad too gamey and tough to eat. There are bones with some of the meat options. Overall, I think it is very hard to go wrong with a pick - just personal preferences would influence what I get next time.

Looked at the online menu because I was feeling under the weather wanted some soup , said call for…read moredaily soup option. Soup of the day was mixed vegetable. Tasted amazing and brought me back to life a little after being sick for a few days. Air conditioning also felt amazing and had such a peaceful vibe.

Delicious food. Friendly always smiling service. And you can try Ethiopian beer and tej.read more

This place had so much flavor. What really stood out to me was the veggies. They were seasoned…read morereally well, which I appreciated because at a lot of Ethiopian restaurants it feels like the meat gets all the flavor and the veggies are just kind of there. Here, the veggies were delicious on their own. The service was quick, probably about five minutes, and the people were kind. The space was also spacious and comfortable. I do wish it came with another piece of injera, but I'm sure you can buy extra if needed. Overall, I'd definitely come back.

I needed something hearty and healthy and this randomly popped up on my DoorDash. I went fr the…read moreEthiopian Vegan platter and the baked chicken. The vegan platter was well season with just enough spice and heart. The Injera was a perfect addition to the platter with the rice. The chicken was ok, I thought it would have a bit more spice to it but still, an enjoyable local takeout. Next I'll try their chicken stew.

Finally made time to try this place because it always smells good when I pass by here. Went here…read morefor dinner and I got the Dibi (lamb chops) with Plantains as my side and my friend got the Coumba Thieb Vegetables with Jollof Rice. Both the dish were amazing! The Dibi is a must try! They do serve certain lunch dishes during dinner and vice versa. Overall good service and great atmosphere! Don't sleep on this restaurant!

I want to start by saying the food was excellent! My friend and I both really enjoyed the Dibi…read moreLamb. If I got take out I would have rated this higher. It was freezing cold in the restaurant!!! By time I got to all of my food it was also freezing cold! A customer came back with his food b/c his order was not correct. He asked for brown rice and the same rice they sold to us as white rice they were trying to tell him was Brown rice. The argument escalated and the waitress/cashier was continuing to argue with the customer!! She was also yelling at and arguing with the cook. Things got got very uncomfortable!!! Just get ALL orders to go!

For sure a basic dive - practically no ambiance other than iconic wood paneling. But the food!!!…read moreIt's amazing. I had the doro wot. It was out of this world. Service was very friendly and good.

Food was just okay. It wouldn't be my first choice for getting Ethiopian food but the bartender was…read moreso attentive and always ready to answer questions. It's an interesting combo between sports bar and Ethiopian. It was good for a midday meet-up.

Full disclosure, I love east African flavors. This restaurant is incredibly authentic. The flavor…read moreprofiles. Just the smells when you walk through the door. There is love and passion here. So proud of the kids for stepping up. Please add this restaurant to your rotation. They deserve it. Chef's kiss.

Dahlak Paradise is a vibe! This was my second time coming for a private event and I love the layout…read moreof the space. The front is super cozy. The middle area is an open area for dancing and sitting. And the back is a bar area. There is also an outdoor patio area for hanging out for some fresh air. The service was amazing and our bartenders were fantastic! We ordered the braised chicken sliders and they were delicious. It's a great space for a private party or just a great night out with good food & drinks!

I didn't know that this is owned by the same owners as Alif (see that in one of the other…read morereviews!), but that kind of tracks. I stopped in for lunch w/ some friends, and I thought everything tasted great! I opted for an order of chicken tenders with fries, one of their featured specials, and I definitely couldn't tell that it was gluten-free, but it is! Looks like they use teff flour for their batter (it does have dairy, though, for those who can't have it). Not that sports stadium chicken fingers are the best kind, but the ones here definitely beat those. Admittedly, I don't often get chicken tenders, but I would get them again here. Some of my friends got the chicken sandwich, which looked to be essentially my meal but with a bun, and another got a falafel wrap, which also looked good. I would try either that or a chicken shawarma wrap in the future. You order at the counter, but if seated, they bring the food to you, which is nice. Not a huge amount of room inside, less than Alif, but enough for a few tables, and just about what I've come to expect in West Philly. Good spot for a relatively quick lunch, and some great gluten-free options to boot.

Delicious crispy chicken. This Ethiopian fried chicken spot batters their fried chicken in teff…read moreflour, making it gf. Their mac and cheese was also great

Asanka is 10/10, our new favorite spot! A little hole in the wall- but thats where the best food…read morecomes from! All the food was fresh, big portions, and DELICIOUS!!! Michael (the chef) is so sweet- he was so patient with us, took time to explain and answer any questions, and is an amazing cook- he's the BEST!!!

I got a Egusi & Fufu!!! it was absolutely so delicious even though I'm not a big fan of fish there…read morewas a big giant fish scale lol. But this is so good and everyone needs to try it, the service was fast. Small cute little place.