I ate at Awaze Ethio Fusion restaurant for a work retreat and it was wonderful! They had small…read moretables and plenty of chairs so everyone was able to share the food and eat with their hands easily. The servers made sure we had enough injera bread for our entire party and explained each side dish. The Sampler combo was amazing and everything had a great balance of acidity and savory taste. The coffee was more on the acidic side and it was a great palate cleanser to start eating our dish! It is a bit hot inside so bring some sort of hand fan if you decide to eat indoors.

Overall a solid place if you're craving Ethiopian food. I gave it a four star because I've had…read morereally good Ethiopian food in Washington DC, but honestly if you live in the local area, this is a good choice. Food: 8/10 we ordered the Awaze Veggie combo special, mild Awaze Tibs, and Ethio Fusion salad. Everything was delicious and seasoned well. My only issue was that the beef was a bit dry Service: 10/10 The server was really welcoming and kind. For some reason, we weren't able to use the bathroom but we needed to wash our hands so the server brought soap, water, and a bucket for us to wash our hands so I appreciated that. He would also come to Our table to check in on us so overall awesome customer service Vibes: walking into the restaurant feels like you're visiting an Ethiopian family's house haha but with a welcoming vibe. The staff was watching Football with his friends/family while we were eating so it's a very interesting informal atmosphere. Also they had a lot of small sized circular table so good for small groups, but for big groups, you should call restaurant ahead of time to make that arrangement. The outside of the restaurant looked a little worn down, and all the buildings looked old, but I didn't really mind it. Parking: the plaza was kinda dead on a Sunday evening so there was plenty of parking

This is my second time eating Ethiopian food. Not only the owner is super nice. They were willing…read moreto take my order before I arrive at the restaurant because it was too close to their closing time. The restaurant is super cute. They have some memorabilia on the wall about Ethiopian culture. You have to come here with open-minded because it's not a common food that you find every day. However, once she do that the food is super delicious. Imagine having a gluten-free crêpe skin like with homemade cow cheese. They have tons of options, but I got Alicha because it's one off the few that's not spicy. Their curry chickpeas, beef are good! Can't wait to come back and try other things. Parking is limited in the plaza.

So excited to finally find Ethiopian cuisine in OC!…read more We came for a casual lunch. The staff was kind and welcoming. We ordered the Veggie Combo with Awaze Tibs - both packed with bold, delicious flavors. I do wish portions of veggies and legumes were a bit bigger. That said, still a great spot to switch things up and explore something different!

The Abyssinia Restaurant has been on my list to try for quite some time. I drove from Temecula, CA…read moreand I was not disappointed. I met the owner and I believe his son, both great folks. The interior had Ethiopian and Eritrean pictures all around so the ambiance was a 10. The service I'll have to give it a 10 has well; the owner was accommodating and gave the perfect amount of time to look over the menu. Now for the food; I got the veggie combo plus the Zii Xii Tibs which was a tender beef. My tastebuds were in heaven! Please come try this restaurant out, you will love it! I have to go back and try the lamb, chicken, heck even their kitchen sink. Every bite was absolutely enjoyable! Go check them out!

Been trying some Ethiopian food lately and glad we found this place!…read more Came here with couple friends because I saw that the traditional combo is a type of food that you want to share, although I saw some people enjoyed their combo alone. It's very healthy and flavorful dish and it's vegetable based. Recommended to add additional meat dishes if you're craving more. Their injera bread (some sort of crepes) is something that you eat with, and I'm telling ya, you'll get addicted pretty quick ! The owner is nice and the staff that help us also nice. He recommended different type of beers as well, so we got to try them. They are very interesting. They have plenty of Ethiopian decorations and pictures all over the restaurant. Parking is plenty in the plaza.

I got this via delivery and would have loved to try it in person. I'm a big fan of Nigerian food so…read moreI was happy to find this place. I ordered their fufu combo which comes with egisu, goat meat (there are other options if you wanted something else), and fufu. I wanted Eba as well but they didn't have anymore. Instead they gave me an extra fufu. The Egisu was really good! It made me so happy to enjoy this lol. The spices were wonderful and not overpowering. The fufu was smooth and doughy. The goat complemented all the other components really well. The only downside were the hidden chunks of bone in the meat. I crunched down pretty hard and was shocked that I didn't see it coming. Otherwise the food was amazing and I'd order it again! Also got fried plantains and they were a nice way to complement the meal.

This was my first time eating Nigerian food--I loved! We ate in and had egusi with beef and fufu…read moreand coconut rice with plantains and fish. The egusi was amazing and the fufu ball was perfect consistency, light and moist, a wonderful cloud to accompany your egusi. The egusi was my favorite, but the rice, fish and plantains were good too. There are plenty of tables, seating and parking. I loved the small but private parking lot. There is pretty are on the walls and a TV playing if you want entertainment. The ambiance is peaceful and tasteful. Service was kind and friendly. There was a man who was very helpful and considerate of our lack of knowledge. He made recommendations and we asked for low spice--and the spice level was perfect in the egusi! The egusi had just enough spice for flavor but not too much to ruin out meal for us (spice wimps!). We are thankful. This weekend we were just passing Long Beach, but we will definitely return again, looking forward to more Nigerian food - worth the trip just for the food. This review was not requested.

I've been coming to this spot for a few years now, bringing people with me whenever I can. This is…read morea quiet joint, tucked away in a very unassuming strip mall. The food is always made with love and the staff is always respectful. I'm not sure if they will see this but I wanted to express how much I enjoyed the food and the restaurant itself. Sambusas are always freshly made, and the injera plentiful. My go to is always the platter. I never get tired of the variety and I'm sad to see them go. If you have a chance, please give them a visit before they close !

Still writing as a fellow vegetarian-- ordering the classic vegetarian special and Ethiopian…read morecoffee-- couldn't try that the first time as it was too late in the day. But this time they roast the beans fresh in a hot little skillet and brought it out for us to sniff-- ever so nutty aroma-- by the cutest little lady. The coffee was so smooth and creamy without any added cream or sugar. She's the grandma I never had and want. After having just watched or anticipating to watch the Book Of Mormon, this seems strangely appropriate. I honestly can't tell what the difference is between the vegetarian delight and the special other than slightly more serving on the special?? But I have no complaints one way or another. This hole-in-the-floor is definitely worth jumping into just to see what Ethiopian food is like and should be like. Something you actually crave and priced in such a way you won't break pockets and also getting to see a cool original painting on the wall next to the bar/cash register. Walking in also feels like you've left California and stepped into another continent's restaurant except they cater to English speakers. Not to mention this super weird plaza and area-- not at all murdery but I also wouldn't bring my best friend's wedding reception whatevers to tour here.

After being so curious about trying Ethiopian cuisine for so long, this was my first time trying…read moreit! I imagined it to be very rich in flavor and it sure exceeded that and made me feel so happy and full. So much gratitude As a Mexican American I yearn for spicy food and the doro wat was something up my alley! The dish had layers of warming spices that were so pleasant to my taste buds. And the injera- it's unlike anything I've had before and it was a delight using it to feed myself... dipping my injera into all my dishes was very ritualistic and I look forward to coming again! The iced tea had subtle tones of spices which was a pleasantly refreshing surprise.

This was an amazing meal and experience! Parking is quite accessible in a strip mall where this…read morerestaurant is located. The customer service was great when we arrived and it was empty which was surprising however many groups did show up by the time I was finished eating and pretty much the whole establishment was filled. The waiter was kind enough to let us smell the coffee beans which was a unique experience for me and I loved it! The food was exceptional we only got a vegetarian combo and an order of sambusas and were filled up! I would definitely come back here and try the Kitfo and Doro Wat. (BTW this was my first ever Ethiopian meal)

Been wanting to try Ethiopian food for the longest time and finally got the chance to! We ordered…read morethe beef and veggie combo platter. It says it feeds 2 people but honestly this could've easily fed 4 people. We had a good amount of leftovers. The beef and veggies on the platter were delicious! They were all well seasoned, flavorful and tender. The only thing my flavor palette couldn't get used to was the sourness of the injera. It's supposed to have a slightly sour flavor from the ingredients that it's made with. It's healthy though! Has a lot of probiotics and fiber. Service was excellent. He was kind and attentive. Our server was the only one working and all of the tables were full. The restaurant is a bit on the smaller end, with about 10-12 tables. It can get packed quickly since this place is popular. There is parking out front in a shared lot with other businesses. Would recommend if you've been curious about trying!

First time having Ethiopian. Can be easily missed in a random strip mall environment. Plenty of…read moreparking so no need to worry. It was a bit stuffy inside and they had the door open with a fan on. Went with the Beef and Veggie combo. Really delicious food. I asked for chilis, hot sauce or something spicy. They had some spices and warned me to put a little on the plate and dab. And yes, it was really spicy. But added a different flavor profile. The mother and son are really nice and explained everything. Would definitely try it out again.

The most delicious food I've had in months. Make sure you take your leftovers home! I had mine for…read morebreakfast and then again for dinner Our waiter was very kind and helpful, we got to meet Yvette herself who was lovely, and I know I'll be dreaming about this meal for a whiiile. Might make my parents come here for my birthday thank you Yvette and team Ordered the vegan combo plus the beef tips. True standout.

This might be one of my favorite places in all of Northeast LA. Aunt Yvette's Kitchen and Ethiopian…read morecuisine is made with so much love and care into their food -- the preparation, the service, the staff, to the entire ambiance of the place oozed with passion and soul. From beginning with a rose water hand wash, to fruit-infused water, to their incredible vegetarian-friendly spread (the sponge-like bread they serve in is SO delicious!)... Their foods are packed with flavor and good-for-you vegetables. Our waiter was extremely nice and explained all of the dishes and specialties to us well. We came in a lazy weekend afternoon and loved our intimate experience. I got an Ethiopian coffee which was basically a lovingly strong espresso topped with cacao and chocolate to cut through the bitterness, perfectly. We added an eggplant dish and a mushroom tibs vegetarian special to their veggie combo. It was delicious! To top it off, their music playlist was amazing - felt straight off my Spotify playlist of feel-good old school hip-hop and R&B to soft pop ballads (love my Tribe Called Quest)! Would 10000% come back here. Would recommend this to friends in the neighborhood to try or bring others along. It is a rather small spot so having smaller parties or groups are better (they may be able to accommodate more with a reservation?). For the two of us, we had leftovers to take home, and it was delicious! 10/10 all around!

My husband and I favorite Ethiopian restaurant (he's from Ethiopia). (So much so that we schlep…read morefrom Canoga Park to Little Ethiopia for a fixing) Good food, well decorated, friendly staff Would suggest :)

Unfortunately I had a subpar experience at this restaurant. The food was good but the service was…read morelacking. It took about 40-45 min for our entree dish to come out which we thought was a little excessive given we only ordered one entree to share for two. We were also not told the entree was going to take 40+ minutes. I also noticed my credit card statement was charged an additional $1.25. I know the amount is small but it is the principle of it. Seemed odd and a bit shady -- not sure if this was an unstated credit card fee but be sure to check your statements and get a printed receipt. Due to the slow service and the weird additional surprise charge, I won't be coming back.

Had an amazing experience at Mozambique Restaurant! The food was delicious, the atmosphere was…read morewonderful, and the overall experience was truly memorable. A special shout-out to Francisco, the bartender. He was absolutely fantastic--friendly, attentive, professional, and made us feel so welcome from the moment we arrived.

Do Not go there! So we booked a large table for an…read moreengagement celebration a almost a week before the occasion. We requested the roof overlooking the ocean when we arrived at the time we booked, we heard excuses and they made us sit in a tiny corridor called on the ground floor! Ot was a dark dungeon with no way to pass behind the chairs. They was hardly any space To move! So if you ever think of booking this place for your special occasion, Don't bother! Avoid this place! They are liars and don't care if they ruin your special occasion