Everything was delicious and the people working there were super friendly. I recommend them…read morestrongly enough that I was willing to fight my phone to post this revie.

Good stuff! There was a little confusion with our order and they were more than accommodating to…read moreget it straightened out. Delicious food.

This was my first time trying Ethiopian food and I was pleasantly surprised. The food has really…read moregood flavor, I like how the family style dish has a bit of everything and you can make your own combinations. It's spicy but in the best way. The portions are big, great for sharing. Service was nice, very attentive. Ambience is very cute, it's very intimate and you can tell it's very authentic.

This place knocks it out every time! The inside may be small but it's cozy and family-run. The…read moreInjera bread may throw some off with its texture but it is the perfect way to try all of the distinctive flavors, both of the vegetables and meats. It's also great for sharing and taste testing! Never had a bad experience here - they're happy to answer any questions about flavor profiles and what's spicy or not

Second time here, and it did not disappoint. From the quiet and calming ambiance to friendly staff…read moreand an extensive menu of Ethiopian cuisine, definitely one of my top restaurants in Ithaca. The lamb (Yebeg Alicha) is so so good & tender. Everything is very flavorful and made with a lot of thought into the flavor profiles and high quality ingredients. I will say that the chicken (Doro Tibs) was kind of dry, but the other components (Kilt was my favorite) made up for it. The spicy (Misir) can actually be quite spicy, but the hints of sweetness help mellow it out a bit. The portions are huge, and perfect for sharing! Overall, I love coming here and highly recommend checking this place out!:)

My friend, who's extremely well cultured, and I, driven by equal parts hunger and curiosity,…read moredecided to feast like royalty on the special combo for two ($39.50) at Hawi. We chose Misir Wat, a glorious heap of red lentils stewed in onion and tomato sauce, and Kilt, a turmeric-kissed medley of potatoes, carrots, and cabbage that made me briefly consider adopting a vegetable-based lifestyle (briefly). We also got the Hawi Special ($6), an iced blend of sesame powder and honey. Imagine the rich, nutty taste of tahini and the comforting hug of honey -- but in liquid form, and with occasional hard bits that feel like nature's own attempt at boba. It was delicious and slightly mysterious. I liked it! 4/5. The food? So. Good. The kind of good where you're halfway through the meal and already regretting how full you're going to be but refuse to slow down. The kind of good where you consider getting extra injera just to prolong the experience. Now, full disclosure: I love Ethiopian food. Unconditionally. Irrationally. My Ethiopian friend, in their infinite wisdom, tells me this place is just "okay." But do I trust their expert opinion, or my own food-induced euphoria? I think we all know the answer. 10/10, would happily waddle out of here again. Thank you Anan for coming here with me!