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**vegetarian review** I recently got into Ethiopian food. Star coffee restaurant is located in a small space, which you can easily overlook.I came for lunch around 3pm and it was still packed. I got the veggie combo and the shiro wat. The shiro wat - omg I cannot think of last time I had something so delicious. It was heart warming and so flavourful. I would go back multiple times just for this. The veggie platter has a little of everything and is quite delicious as well, but for me shiro wat was the star! Overall well priced and super filling.
To call this a coffee restaurant is a little misleading: it's amazing Ethiopian cuisine that's completely authentic. Most of the folks dining there are Ethiopian, matter of fact. We tried the Tibs FirFir, a lean lamb grilled and diced, and Gomen Be-Siga, a sizzling beef and collard greens. Both come served on the large trays with injera, the slightly sour, soft, sponge bread that you tear off to grab and eat food off of the tray. We had a couple of beers from Ethiopia that were awesome! Service was great. Parking was decent. Do go with friends and share lots of dishes!
It's been almost a decade since the last time I dined here and it seems that a lot have changed since then. The place is way bigger now and looks like it has expanded and you can actually buy the ingredients next door. That is very convenient for those who want to eat more and cook later, assuming you know how to make Ethiopian dish. But that's not all, they have remodeled the bar, added a couple of huge flat screens for sport lovers, (I was watching March madness) and also have a pool table in the back. It looks like the menu was upgraded as well and they offer every single Ethiopian dish you can think of, they even sell Irgo(Ethiopian drink made out of cottage cheese). Their service is amazing as usual, we had two very friendly waitresses as well as the owner who was frequently checking if there was anything else we needed. We had a veggie combo and fish Cotelet I think, k always get the fish type mixed up but either way, it was delicious. The price was very reasonable and their latte is incredible, you should give it a try, you won't be disappointed.
My coworkers and I love coming here to get their veggie combo. This is the only Ethiopian restaurant i've been to the Seattle area but I think their injera and their veggie curries are delicious! I've also tried their meat combo, which is beef and chicken in various sauces and is also very good, but I prefer the veggie combo. One veggie combo is perfect to share with two people. Maybe it's the injera, but the food is extremely filling! And it's so fun to eat and share - you eat with your hands! No utensils allowed! The servers are always very kind. Solid lunch spot that we return to over and over again!
great fast friendly service , great food, great ambiance and music! we want to come back here, its a great before or after seatac spot!
A couple meals for two! They give large portions which is a plus. We got the Vegetable Combo combined with their most popular meat option (a beef dish). It is a very long wait - at least a half hour - and the place is loud. More like a party club vibe than a dining restaurant. My husband and I were feeling adventurous so I liked the Ethiopian food. Just a few things to note are the loud music, lateness and the quality was okay. I wouldn't visit again but it was a good try. I would recommend doing take out rather than dining in.
This place has been on my radar for a while, mostly because of the recommendations from the Yelp community and their late hours appeal to somebody with service industry hours like myself. It's also easy to get to since it's right off the freeway. I've tried perhaps 3 Ethiopian restaurants and this is the first place that offers in 3 different sizes; small, medium, large. We were going to order large, but the server suggested that medium is plenty for 2 people so I appreciate the honesty. Be prepared that it's going to be messy since you will be eating with your hands, but it's just so much more authentic that way with all the favors soaking in. Probably juices will be running down your mouth too. Yep, that's how we roll. Casual. Kind of divey. Homey. Whatever you want to call it. Tell me about your experience if you've been here or is going to after reading this review:)
I use to go to star coffee every other week because I love Shiro Wat, but the more I go there, the more the service started sucking. At first their shiro wat was good and I ordered shiro wat only there. Eventually, I started ordering over door dash and the shiro wat started to get gross. Just to add, We keep asking for jalapeño and the girl there kept saying "there is some in the bag", this happened 3x time. The young girls attitude is awful, and she is very lazy to serve her customers properly. I thought id have a change of heart and go there again once more, bad idea; Today 02/13/2023, I ordered shiro wat and Qaunta firfir over the phone, my boyfriend picked it up and lo & behold, I got powdery shiro wat and bone dry firfir
You know a place is going to be good when most of the people eating there are from the same ethnic background as the food being served. That was a good sign as soon as we walked in. The staff were so warm and inviting. The tables are low to the ground and very cute, unlike any place I have been before. Now let's talk about the food. So. Freaking. Good. My friend and I ordered the veggie platter and small meat platter, served on one tray and it was more than enough food for the two of us. I got to eat it the next day for leftovers. I had to be that basic white girl who took a picture to document it (and I didn't realize my flash was on, sigh). But glad I can at least post my picture here. You all need to try this place. Probably the best Ethiopian food I have ever had.
Came here on a Thursday afternoon and it was pretty busy which is always a great sign! Clean and fast service and also has a full bar. I got the vegetarian combo and the portion size was huge also came with another side of injera. The yellow lentils that I believe are mixed with some sort of sweet corn was my favorite but everything had its own flavor yet still went so well all together. I will be back for sure
My favorite dish "Vegetarian Combo " and Ginger drink. I usually order over the phone and pick up at the restaurant, but this time we ate in. The store is quite lively and the staff are friendly. There is parking in front and behind the store, but it gets crowded on weekends. At night, the music is loud so it can be difficult to order at the booth. I recommend the vegetarian combo and the warm ginger drink. read more
2 years ago
This is a real family place to relax and enjoy a good Ethiopian meal Every one was humble nice and respectful I was from out of town and speaking with Natives that worked at the Airport Told me about this restaurant I was very pleased to get some real food Its not to far from the airport and has real delicious food A+ read more
6 months ago
4 years ago
**vegetarian review** I recently got into Ethiopian food. Star coffee restaurant is located in a small space, which you can easily overlook.I came for lunch around 3pm and it was still packed. I got the veggie combo and the shiro wat. The shiro wat - omg I cannot think of last time I had something so delicious. It was heart warming and so flavourful. I would go back multiple times just for this. The veggie platter has a little of everything and is quite delicious as well, but for me shiro wat was the star! Overall well priced and super filling. read more
To call this a coffee restaurant is a little misleading: it's amazing Ethiopian cuisine that's completely authentic. Most of the folks dining there are Ethiopian, matter of fact. We tried the Tibs FirFir, a lean lamb grilled and diced, and Gomen Be-Siga, a sizzling beef and collard greens. Both come served on the large trays with injera, the slightly sour, soft, sponge bread that you tear off to grab and eat food off of the tray. We had a couple of beers from Ethiopia that were awesome! Service was great. Parking was decent. Do go with friends and share lots of dishes! read more
It's been almost a decade since the last time I dined here and it seems that a lot have changed since then. The place is way bigger now and looks like it has expanded and you can actually buy the ingredients next door. That is very convenient for those who want to eat more and cook later, assuming you know how to make Ethiopian dish. But that's not all, they have remodeled the bar, added a couple of huge flat screens for sport lovers, (I was watching March madness) and also have a pool table in the back. It looks like the menu was upgraded as well and they offer every single Ethiopian dish you can think of, they even sell Irgo(Ethiopian drink made out of cottage cheese). Their service is amazing as usual, we had two very friendly waitresses as well as the owner who was frequently checking if there was anything else we needed. We had a veggie combo and fish Cotelet I think, k always get the fish type mixed up but either way, it was delicious. The price was very reasonable and their latte is incredible, you should give it a try, you won't be disappointed. read more
My coworkers and I love coming here to get their veggie combo. This is the only Ethiopian restaurant i've been to the Seattle area but I think their injera and their veggie curries are delicious! I've also tried their meat combo, which is beef and chicken in various sauces and is also very good, but I prefer the veggie combo. One veggie combo is perfect to share with two people. Maybe it's the injera, but the food is extremely filling! And it's so fun to eat and share - you eat with your hands! No utensils allowed! The servers are always very kind. Solid lunch spot that we return to over and over again! read more
3 years ago
great fast friendly service , great food, great ambiance and music! we want to come back here, its a great before or after seatac spot! read more
3 years ago
A couple meals for two! They give large portions which is a plus. We got the Vegetable Combo combined with their most popular meat option (a beef dish). It is a very long wait - at least a half hour - and the place is loud. More like a party club vibe than a dining restaurant. My husband and I were feeling adventurous so I liked the Ethiopian food. Just a few things to note are the loud music, lateness and the quality was okay. I wouldn't visit again but it was a good try. I would recommend doing take out rather than dining in. read more
This place has been on my radar for a while, mostly because of the recommendations from the Yelp community and their late hours appeal to somebody with service industry hours like myself. It's also easy to get to since it's right off the freeway. I've tried perhaps 3 Ethiopian restaurants and this is the first place that offers in 3 different sizes; small, medium, large. We were going to order large, but the server suggested that medium is plenty for 2 people so I appreciate the honesty. Be prepared that it's going to be messy since you will be eating with your hands, but it's just so much more authentic that way with all the favors soaking in. Probably juices will be running down your mouth too. Yep, that's how we roll. Casual. Kind of divey. Homey. Whatever you want to call it. Tell me about your experience if you've been here or is going to after reading this review:) read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
I ordered meat combo $30 It was worth the money, the food was delicious and the customer service was 100/100. I will go there again read more
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I use to go to star coffee every other week because I love Shiro Wat, but the more I go there, the more the service started sucking. At first their shiro wat was good and I ordered shiro wat only there. Eventually, I started ordering over door dash and the shiro wat started to get gross. Just to add, We keep asking for jalapeño and the girl there kept saying "there is some in the bag", this happened 3x time. The young girls attitude is awful, and she is very lazy to serve her customers properly. I thought id have a change of heart and go there again once more, bad idea; Today 02/13/2023, I ordered shiro wat and Qaunta firfir over the phone, my boyfriend picked it up and lo & behold, I got powdery shiro wat and bone dry firfir read more
You know a place is going to be good when most of the people eating there are from the same ethnic background as the food being served. That was a good sign as soon as we walked in. The staff were so warm and inviting. The tables are low to the ground and very cute, unlike any place I have been before. Now let's talk about the food. So. Freaking. Good. My friend and I ordered the veggie platter and small meat platter, served on one tray and it was more than enough food for the two of us. I got to eat it the next day for leftovers. I had to be that basic white girl who took a picture to document it (and I didn't realize my flash was on, sigh). But glad I can at least post my picture here. You all need to try this place. Probably the best Ethiopian food I have ever had. read more
5 years ago
Came here on a Thursday afternoon and it was pretty busy which is always a great sign! Clean and fast service and also has a full bar. I got the vegetarian combo and the portion size was huge also came with another side of injera. The yellow lentils that I believe are mixed with some sort of sweet corn was my favorite but everything had its own flavor yet still went so well all together. I will be back for sure read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
It's unfortunate that every single time we order Togo for pick up, it's always the wrong order, it happened one too many times and I will say my husband and I will not come back. We ordered the meat combo and we received food that was not it. I will post a photo. $30 for this... that's a shame. Also I'm just tired of calling to let them know. read more
3 years ago
Overall, Star Coffee is a nice option for some good Ethiopian food. You know it's legit when locals come for the eats and you're not it's normal customer base. Located on International Blvd, it was both a convenient but somewhat difficult place to find because it was on a side corner on 160th Ave. We ordered the meat combo ($30), which easily fed (3) people. There was some good flavor and spice to the dish, but some of the meats (lamb) were a little dry. I still definitely prefer the food and value / price at Sunset Cafe in comparison (which is a must try!) but Star Coffee is a good alternative if you don't want to travel to Rainier Ave and you want to change it up everyone once in a while. read more
Was on my way back to LA and I wanted to find a place to eat before I go to the airport. because I refuse to spend $5 on a bag of chips. I did a Yelp search for restaurants and Star Coffee Restaurant came up. I've never had Ethiopian food so I thought that I would give it a try. I walked into the restaurant and the server greeted and sat me immediately so I didn't feel like I don't belong there. I explained to the server that I never had Ethiopian food so she explained to me the menu. I saw lots of pictures on Yelp and played it safe and just ordered the vegetarian combo. When my food came, the server told me to get the bread (was moist, soft and sour) called Injera and pinch the food and eat it. It reminds me of eating Indian food with the Naan. I loved it!!! It had 6 different veggie "stews". It had cabbage, collard greens, green salad and 3 different types of lentils. They all tasted different with delicious seasoning. I will definitely recommend this place to my friends and colleagues who is visiting Washington. I was looking for an Ethiopian place in the SFV but I couldn't find any so one day I will take a drive to the Mid-Wilshire area and get my Ethiopian food fix :) read more
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The main reason why I'm giving 5 stars is because of the Manager here I believe. My boyfriend and I came in one time on a heavy rain and didn't expect a wedding party at the reservation room that made it so crowded. We parked at the corner side which made it packed with cars by the time we were done and we needed about three cars to move in order for us to get out. The guy who was at the parking lot saw us and immediately called the store manager so he can find the owners for their cars so they can move for us. Later when he came he gave out detections to FOUR CARS including us, and lead us all the way out where we were gonna leave the parking lot. And again, it was a HEAVY RAIN. It really wasn't something we even asked for and he just made it so clear that he keeps his customers so importantly. Plus he was still showing us how he's thankful for stopping by at their place :D FOOD WAS GREAT AS WELL! Very burning spicy tho. lol Will come again!!!!!!! read more
8 years ago
This place came highly recommended from one of my students, so since I happened to be in the area, I decided to give them a shot. From the moment we walked in the door, we were instantly welcomed and greeted by a nice gentleman (by the end of our visit, I assumed he was the owner). Upon us seating ourselves, a very sweet young lady immediately made her way over to bring us water and menus. When she returned to take our orders I explained we had never been here or had Ethiopian cuisine before and she recommended several dishes we may enjoy. Upon delivery of our food, the presentation was picture perfect and the smell was delightful. At first bite, I was in HEAVEN. My daughter ordered the Beef Tibs and I the Gomen Be-Siga. Overall our experience at Star Coffee was very pleasant and warm. I loved the ambiance and the family atmosphere that was displayed while we were dining amongst the staff and patrons. I also appreciated that although were were not of the same culture, we were treated as if we were just as important to the staff as anyone else in there. Thank you! read more
I had never been for Ethiopian Food and stumbled upon Star Coffee before my departing flight back to Sacramento...this place was AMAZING! I will say it was a little loud for my comfort level but the delicousness of the food combated the noise real quick. Our server was a young lady who was simply fantastic. the Injera was sour and could be compared to a sourdough / rye bread and was super spongy and crepe like. The beef tibs were so good I went to Pinterest in an attempt to learn how to make them at home. Star Coffee, you really set the bar high...I hope I can find a spot like yours out here in Sacramento :) read more
4 years ago
8 years ago
I came here 4 times within a month. It proves this place is really worth to try. They serve exotic Ethiopian food and pretty damn good espresso. Beef Awaze Tibs taste the best. The spice is at the right amount. The last time I tried (yesterday) was a bit chewy but overall the taste was still there. They make really good coffee. I always ordered either latte or espresso with my meal. It is a perfect match. So far, I give this place 5 stars. Staffs - Super friendly. The place runs by one server, who is usually there. I always get the same server, and she is nice and informative. I guess other servers might come to help when they have a game or event. Ambient - cozy. It is a well lid inside. I can tell right away this is a place to hang out for Ethiopian folks. I just sat there like a tourist but never ever get anything awkward feeling. They are friendly and smile. Cleanliness - clean, even cleaner than my place. Food - Superb. The spice is right. The last time was a bit chewy for Aware Tibs but the first 3 times were good. Try it yourself. read more
6 years ago
I had the vegetarian combo which was an insane value at $13. It can feed 3 people. Food very flavorful. The injera was the most soft and fluffy I've ever had. read more
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16005 International Blvd
Seatac, WA 98188
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