Try Me Ethiopian Cuisine

4.7 (158 reviews)

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Sterling P.

Some of the best Ethiopian food I've had! Both of our dishes were delicious and prepared fresh. The bread that they make to pick up your food with is the best part of the meal. Service was quick and efficient. The decor was not much, who cares, we were there for the food. A little expensive, but what isn't, it ain't BurgerKing. Probably will go back and try the goat. All in all, a good experience.

BJ D.

This phenomenal restaurant is hidden away in a Gresham strip mall. Don't let that scare you away. The interior is very cozy and the food is incredible. The tej (honey wine) is made in house and is served in a traditional berele, which you can see represented in many of the traditional Ethiopian paintings that adorn the walls. Trust the name of the restaurant: this is a restaurant you should try!

Meat and Veggie Combo (Siga Tibs, and Siga Wat).

Ace E.

It was a delicious dining experience. Located in a rather empty strip mall in Gresham, there is a Petsmart and Dick's Sporting Goods nearby. We decided to try the Ethiopian beer, pretty good! We ordered the Meat and Veggie Combo. It was very tasty. Having had this dish one time before at another restaurant, I'd say it was a much better flavor experience here. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful and the spices were just hot enough for me. I like things on the milder side of spice. We also ordered the Doro Wat to go. It is a chicken stew containing chicken legs with the bone, (skin removed) in a red pepper stew, served with a hard boiled egg and a side of cottage cheese that is different than I've ever tried. It's more like the texture of feta cheese. Also served with a generous portion of injera (tef) bread. It was a satisfying meal to be sure.

Athonia C.

I really hope this location stays around for a while because they're so damn unique. I'm also appreciative of restaurants who state which items are vegetarian & vegan right on the menu. The knowledgable staff here help further fine tune what you might order if you are the enlightened type who trys to avoid consuming animal products. They are awarded stars here as such: 1. Ambiance: It's comfortable and they there's wonderful Ethiopian decorations 2. Food: the stews are all very flavorful. Their spicy hot powder, available by request, is just what you'd need to bring the heat up a notch 3. 'Try Me' is Vegetarian & Vegan friendly. They know their ingredients so they can advise which dishes will suit those with self imposed dietary restrictions. WHAT TO ORDER?: Get the veg sampler platter combo‼. The injera bread is made with teff only which means it's gluten free. Gresham is lucky to have such an amazing East African option. Good stuff!

Nicole S.

This restaurant is fantastic for delicious and well priced Ethiopian fare. The sourdough injera is so complimentary and the honey wine is awesome. Each dish is so tasty and the spices and flavors are perfect for the food. We went here our first time on Valentines Day a few years ago and we're definitely a big fan of their work. The owners are very kind and take great care with their work. Best Ethiopian in Portland thus far.

Jeff T.

This is a jewel of a restaurant. The food , the music, the art, the tea. Even got to chat up the owner about Ethiopian jazz/r&b Get down here at all costs!

Natasha K.

Try them!!! That's all I can say. If you've ever been on the fence about Ethiopian food and are holding out for some reason, this place is absolutely phenomenal. Plenty of options and the injera is delicious.

Melanie T.

Let's just say I'm not leaving Gresham as often as I do during the week. My lunch was so delicious today... I'm in heaven. My food had mild spices or should I say flavors. So close to home cooking and my mom was a very good cook. I wouldn't describe the flavors as ethnic or spicy in any way. Just scrumptious! This is a beautiful small restaurant with plenty of seating. The bathroom is beautiful and clean. And this restaurant is air conditioned! My female host/server was calm, friendly and the food came out in about 10 minutes. I couldn't finish it though...I'm bringing half of my dish home to enjoy later. I'll bring friends and Humam T. with me in a few days too!

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Rebecca B.

4 years ago

Mr. Fitz, is the cook and proprietor of this excellent restaurant. The food is so so good- fresh and perfectly seasoned and cooked. The portions are generous and delicious as well as healthy. I love this restaurant. read more

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LeAnna M.

3 years ago

This is my first Yelp review, because this little gem of a restaurant deserves it. I wanted to try Ethiopian food for more than 20 years but somehow never did. I thought I'd give this place a shot. We ordered the Siga Wat (beef stew) and the Meat & Veggie Combination. It was presented very beautifully and was delicious. I especially loved the lentils and the cabbage and carrots. The injera is probably an acquired taste, but I'm glad to now be able to say I've tried it. The man & woman working there were very friendly and I loved the Ethiopian artwork on the walls. It seemed like a popular place. All in all, a great experience. read more

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Emmy M.

4 years ago

Delicious/slightly spicy vegetarian dish. Friendly service but they do use styrofoam for take out.

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Daniel L.

Elite 26

6 years ago

This is some very good Ethiopian food. Maybe some of the best in Portland. Very nice family runs this place. You'll feel at home. So glad they are back open for takeaway. read more

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Simon B.

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Okay. NOT in our comfort zone really. The flat spongy bread not to OUR taste...which isn't to say it's not good. One dish served on a cold plate though food was hot....the other better...we shared 2 dishes for lunch. 1st attempt at Ethiopian cuisine .......okay + "plus" and 4 stars because staff were lovely and restaurant spotless and tidy. Parking easy. Recommended read more

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Mary Alice G.

6 years ago

Wonderful people who welcome you as of to their own home! To top it off, the most amazing Ethiopian food!!! Update! Glad open for pick up or delivery! Still the best place in town! Miss seeing these lovely folks though. read more

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Loren C.

8 years ago

Just ate hear and am happy to report that the veggie combo that I and my wife had was great. It had 6 different items with the largest portions I've seen at an Ethiopian restaurant. Will be definitely coming back many more times to try some of their meat dishes read more

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Robyn U.

3 years ago

OMG .. The best Ethiopian food I've had in Portland. We are used the great Ethiopian food in the D.C. area and had been disappointed until we tried Try Me Ethiopian Cuisine today. They make their own injera too and it's the real deal, with the lovely taste of fermented Teff. We live in Portland but will be going to Gresham just to eat here. Great service, friendly people, nothing fancy about the decor. read more

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Hilary D.

4 years ago

Delicious basic menu, house made honey wine. Flavorful goodness in each bite. Staff is super friendly.

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Natalie F.

9 years ago

After discussing what we were going to have for dinner and not coming up with anything exciting, my husband showed me this restaurant on yelp. We were so excited that the place we have been waiting for was open. We walked up and saw the open sign and then we saw the Grand Opening flyers in the door. It was the restaurants very first day and we were a bit nervous when we walked in because of all of the people whirling around us, but immediately we were welcomed to sit anywhere we wanted. After ordering my vegetarian dish Misr Wat and my husband his beef dish Siga Tips, we spoke to the owners briefly and relayed how excited we were to be their on their opening day. The server brought us our food and it was heavenly. The flavors and aromas were so delectable. Please be aware that if you want silverware you must ask for it as they are not traditionally used in Ethiopian cuisine - My husband has never eaten with his hands before but once he got the hang of it he was happy. We will definitely be back again. read more

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Elizabeth A.

6 years ago

We were so excited to try Try Me! today and it did not disappoint! Just walking in the door, encountering the delicious smells, made our tummies rumble. The owners are so gracious -- and the food! The food! Perfectly spiced, beautifully plated, crafted with wholesome ingredients. So scrumptious. A bonus is the 100 percent teff ingera! I love the flavor and it's a necessity for me because of Celiac. It's been 8 hours and I still feel fine. Try it! You will be thankful that you did. read more

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Anna H.

7 years ago

Update: we continue to frequent this restaurant and love it so much. Tonight we got the raw kitfo and veggie lovers combo and it was so so delicious. I love how friendly the owners are and how accommodating they are. Please try it out! My partner and I were so excited to hear about an Ethiopian place opening in our neck of the woods! We tried it out tonight for our anniversary dinner and it exceeded our expectations! Every dish was delicious, the staff was very friendly and the location is convenient. We got the veggie combo and the beef combo to share. I loved everything, but my favorite were the beef dishes. I can't wait to go back early and often. We moved to this neighborhood last year from NE PDX, and had loved some of the Ethiopian restaurants in that neighborhood (Queen of Sheba, Gojo, Sengatera etc) and Try Me is just as good if not better. If you are picky about injera, you will not be disappointed. read more

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Dave D.

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We tried it! Very tasty. We got the Miser Wat vegetarian dish. The yellow lentils (YeKik Alicha) and vegetables (Atikelt Wat) were very, very good. We just got takeout and the one order was plenty to feed two. The Injara bread was fresh and had great flavor. Prices were reasonable. The women in the restaurant were very friendly. It is a small restaurant with just a few tables, and I was the only person there (they just opened). read more

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Joseph D.

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3 years ago

This place feels like a cozy family resturant. The fragrance of the spices floats in the air that hints at whats to come. The food is served in Authentic Ethiopian style on injera (an Ethiopian Bread that's used as plate and utensils) with the Beef Combo featuring the Siga Tibs and Siga Wat. The food was filled with flavor and felt like a home cooked meal. We'll be back with friends read more

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Jay B.

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4 years ago

Sorry "Try Me", but I have had a great deal of Ethiopian food; in fact, I have made great Ethiopian food myself. But I cannot recommend this place, no matter how badly I want there to be a good Ethiopian place closer to where we live. The 3 dishes we ordered -- 2 Ye Beg Tibs, and 1 Siga Wat -- were just not that flavorful at all and had very little sauce. And Ethiopian food is typically very flavorful with a good amount of sauce. I may try a second time by myself in the future out of sheer hope. read more

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Jodi H.

7 years ago

Before today I have been to that restaurant several times and I absolutely loved it. Today though I was lazy and I ordered GrubHub anime the order of the lamb combination which is what I always order. Just look at the photos I put that in that after I took the photos in a measuring cup and it was less than a half a cup of food for $14 with one enjery bread cut in half and rolled up like two. I will never ever go back to that restaurant and they should know my face just not my name complete jerks rip-off rip-off rip-off. That plate is a teeny teeny plate that's not one of those big ones read more

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Eve T.

5 years ago

Haven't ever actually been to the restaraunt but have had their food delivered. It's fabulous & I actually felt healthier after eating. The bread is amazingly perfect with all of the different dishes we have tried. read more

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Jason S.

7 years ago

If you've never tried Ethiopian before, you should. If you like Thai and Indian, this flavor profile will be for you. Bring some company, try the meat and veggie combo, and enjoy. Spiced tea is amazing, as always. Be prepared to eat with your hands (scooping up your food with kind-of a sourdough pancake). The food and experience are totally worth it. Beef tibs, doro wat, and shiro wat are my personal favorites. read more

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Cass M.

Elite 15

5 years ago

The best vegetarian plate we've had on the east side so far. Lentils were perfect and the portions were huge!

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Blanca C.

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7 years ago

It was my first time trying Ethiopian food and it was better than I expected. The flavors, colors and textures were amazing. I can't wait to have it again. read more

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Stacy M.

5 years ago

The food was amazing. We got the veggie combo platter and ginger tea. The owner/cook made sure we were happy with our meal. Simple atmosphere. Highly recommend! read more

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Britney B.

6 years ago

The food was so good! I wasn't sure what to expect from a strip mall restaurant but don't judge a book by its cover. Both the meat and vegetarian dishes had lots of flavor. Portions were amazing. I ate leftovers for days! It's a great place to eat if you are Gluten Free. read more

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Wahkeena S.

8 years ago

This place has rapidly become my favorite Ethiopian Restaurant in Portland. The food here is Outstanding! I consider myself an Ethiopian Food addict / connoisseur / snob. Between this place & Abyssinian Kitchen, you have found the highest quality Ethiopian food in Portland. I've been to dozens of Ethiopian restaurants around the country and every Ethiopian restaurant in Portland that I know of, many of which are good but not exceptional. This place is exceptional. And they have 100% Teff Injera, which is Gluten Free! The Kitfo here is amazing, as is their lamb tibs. Their Bayayenatu (Veggie Combo) is incredible. The flavors and the quality of the food is ON POINT. I'm continually blown away. And they're such sweet people! Also winning is the giant TV screen playing Ethiopian music videos, which I absolutely love. It's unfortunate that it's located in a strip mall in Gresham. I will drive 25 minutes for this place though. It's worth it. read more

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Sam I.

8 years ago

This is the best Ethiopian food I've ever had! The staff is super friendly! I couldn't believe all the flavor my food had. It's to bad this place isn't in a better location. I've been back twice and I'm excited to keep trying new items on their menu. read more

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Jacob S.

5 years ago

Absolutely amazing. I recommend this place to everyone. I had the lamb, it was great. The bread is also unique and amazing!!

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Peggy M.

8 years ago

We were excited to try the food here! The restaurant is a clean family run place with excellent fare. We had the lamb lover and the #1 veggie option. It came with plenty of the spongy bread which we love. I'm used to spicier versions of food from this region but the special spice powder on the table was a perfect option to add a bit of heat if desired. We will return and keep trying more of the delicious dishes. read more

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Pat E.

6 years ago

Just opened back for for carry out! We've always been big fans of Ethiopian food, so excited to get some. And yes, the have options for us vegans as well as you carnivores. read more

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Angie H.

6 years ago

Got takeout. The food was so good that the next day my kids are fighting over what little leftovers we have. All the lentils were good and the lamb dish was good too. Wish they were open on Sundays, we would go back and get more. read more

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Duza I.

8 years ago

This is my favorite place for African food! The music is relaxing; a very neat and clean place; and it smells delicious as soon as you enter the door!!! The owner/employees are nice. And the food is yummy!!! read more

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Tiffany T.

6 years ago

Amazing food!! Each time we've gotten their good this summer the flavors and dishes have been very in point!! I'd love if they served some drinks different than soda, but that is besides the point. Their food is really good. read more

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Vicki G.

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I have been there 3 times and this is the closest you can get to authentic Ethiopian food aside from going to Ethiopia. I love this place it is wonderful food and great service I wish they had one in Milwaukie. read more

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Betsy B.

9 years ago

Try Me gets five stars because it is one of the better restaurants in the Gresham area. They aren't perfect but they qualify as damn good. If we were in the Portland metro area, I'd probably give them 4 stars. The food is flavorful and tasty. I'm used to a little more heat at an Ethiopian restaurant but don't think the lack is a problem - especially since I was dining with my 10 year old. I ordered the Veggie Combo and my husband ordered the Yebeg Wat (lamb). The lamb was wonderful, tender in a delicious red sauce. Atikelt Wat is one of my favorite dished in this cuisine (potatoes, cabbage...I'm Irish, I love it) and I was very happy with their dish as was my son. The chick peas were nicely spiced but came out of the kitchen almost cold as did my lentils (which I also liked). I understand that both dishes NEED to be made in advance due to time constraints and in order for the spices to meld but they needed to pay a bit more attention to the temperature of what they were plating. The injera was tasty, tangy, and had a perfect spongy texture although it tasted a little 'wheaty' to me so I'm not sure if they used all Tef flour or not. They do offer gluten free injera. It's not served family style, which I prefer but honestly, the space is so small (6-8 tables? if even) that I don't think they could bring in tables large enough to handle the platters. The prices are very, very reasonable and portions are good. The service was fast and efficient and the wait staff very kind. This restaurant along, with Chaing Rai and El Inka, will be added to my very short list of good food found in East County. read more

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This place has great Yelp reviews so we thought we would give it a try. Wife tried the veggie combo, basically their six veggie option in small dollops. Served on top of their flat yet spongy bread. We had gluten free. Kind of like a big flat spongy tangy crepe. Lentils, beets, potatoes etc. Good flavor, awkward to eat even with a fork. I tried the chicken stew. Fairly small chicken leg in bowl with a hard boiled egg. Covered in a spicy Tabascoish sauce the consistency of a bean less chili. Accompanied by home made cottage cheese. Weird but traditional I guess. Fairy spendy, mine was $12 with the bread being the best part of it. Nice people but communication can be an issue. I guess they don't give checks so when she told us our bill there was some confusion due to the accent. They really need to write out your bill. read more

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Breazy W.

8 years ago

The food here is amazing! We will definitely be back! We ordered everything from the vegetarian menu and we cleaned the plates! Everything was so delicious! read more

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Shandra C.

6 years ago

The best Ethiopian food in town- and I have tried them all. So fresh. Every item in veggie combo is incredible individually and together. I love supporting this amazing restaurant. read more

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Stephanie S.

9 years ago

A must try! I recommend the vegetarian sampler which comes on the unique Ethiopian flat spongy bread that you also use to eat the meal with. Absolutely delicious meal. My nephews had the lamb and said it was delicious. They raved about the number 2 under lamb. Beautiful people, delicious food and such a fun experience. This restaurant is a treasure. Thank you to our beautiful waitress Samrawit. read more

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A G.

6 years ago

Great food, great value, wonderful owners. Just go! The vegetarian combination ($12) is enough for 2 people to eat until you're both stuffed. read more

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Brooke W.

8 years ago

SO DELICIOUS!!!!!! I got two of the vegetarian dishes and absolutely loved them. The owners are very nice also! Highly recommend. read more

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Natalie C.

6 years ago

This was my first time trying Ethiopian food. Although I like other foods from similar regions I did not know what to expect. Since I don't have other examples to base my review on, all I have to go on is how good it tasted. I will definitely be going back to explore more of the menu. The place is called Try Me, and you should definitely try it!! read more

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Sadie N.

4 years ago

The food is so delicious, I have tried many restaurants been to Ethiopia and have food all over the country and I can say this is one of the better ones! I love the freshness of your food and the owners are so nice. read more

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580 NW Eastman Pkwy
Gresham, OR 97030
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What time does Try Me Ethiopian Cuisine open?

Try Me Ethiopian Cuisine opens at 12:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Try Me Ethiopian Cuisine close?

Try Me Ethiopian Cuisine closes at 8:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Try Me Ethiopian Cuisine is closed on Sunday.

Mon-Sat 12:00 PM - 8:00 PMSun Closed

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Yes, Try Me Ethiopian Cuisine takes credit cards.

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Does Try Me Ethiopian Cuisine have catering options?

Yes, Try Me Ethiopian Cuisine does have catering options.

Does Try Me Ethiopian Cuisine have a happy hour?

No, Try Me Ethiopian Cuisine does not have a happy hour.

Does Try Me Ethiopian Cuisine serve alcohol?

Yes, Try Me Ethiopian Cuisine serves alcohol. Beer & Wine Only

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Does Try Me Ethiopian Cuisine have TVs?

Yes, Try Me Ethiopian Cuisine has TVs.

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Does Try Me Ethiopian Cuisine have bike parking?

Yes, Try Me Ethiopian Cuisine has bike parking.

Does Try Me Ethiopian Cuisine have outdoor seating?

No, Try Me Ethiopian Cuisine does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Try Me Ethiopian Cuisine have parking?

Yes, Try Me Ethiopian Cuisine has parking options. Street Parking

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Is Try Me Ethiopian Cuisine wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Try Me Ethiopian Cuisine is wheelchair accessible.

Does Try Me Ethiopian Cuisine have free WiFi?

No, Try Me Ethiopian Cuisine does not have free WiFi.

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History

Established in 2017.

Home Cooking restaurant

Meet the Manager: Fits T.

On top of going to culinary school my mom owns a restaurant in Ethiopia where my appreciation and love for cooking began.

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I loved this place so much. The service was impeccable and the food was as good as I've had. All…read morethe positive reviews about Sisters are true to form. I truthfully didnt read any reviews but we had nothing but good to say about the total experience so i can't really report on negative reviews..only positive. So truthfully i had no idea what to expect but i can say i was pleasantly surprised with how authentic the flavors were. Ok ok, keep reading if you want to get deep into it.. I was there because Ethiopian food is by far the most romantic and intimate cuisine I've discovered to date. And I frequent it. The flavors are bold and original. The staples range from safe, to raw seasoned beef and curried lamb. An American fair ground of new flavors to explore. We opted for the raw seasoned beef with Ayib, which is a wonderful cheese that adds all the good things that anyone could ask for to the dish. If you wanted more because you need an endorphin release they've got you covered there as well. Primarily because they asked the spice level and delivered perfectly, but second fiddle was the small pile of additional party spice that they place on the side rustically so that you can add it yourself. Its not offensively hot whatsoever so please do experiment with it. You wont be disappointed. Or bring a small container and bring it home. Im only disappointed i wont have any tomorrow lol So raw beef, ya, get that. The other dish we had was an amazing red beef curry with all the right accompaniments. Perfectly cooked peppers and onions paired with just the right amount of heat and sweet balance. We investigated a medium heat level and it was safe. Very safe. Very good. Like so comfortable they should just go with one option lol Hot was an option and next time i will probably try that. I'll probably recant my medium argument. The ways spice was used as a paintbrush was so thoughtful, and im pretty sure we didnt even get into the good stuff. Whoever is in the kitchen creating this experience really hit all the keys just right tonight. The last thing i wanted to mention was the honey wine. First of all its extremely reasonably priced. Like less than many of the drinks i frequent, for the whole bottle. At first its..different.. and somewhat jarring when taken back without food. Not unpleasant, just different. But when its consumed with the food it makes, oh oh oh so much sense. It really turns the meal into more of an absolute symphony. This place would be on repeat if i lived closer. The locals are really lucky to have this around. Im not so lucky to be as close as they are but i hope ill be back soon. Thanks for a wonderful night sisters.

1) We walk in and we were the only customers there. 2 male employees were having a conversation at…read morethe host stand. It took over 5 minutes for the host to walk over and drop off a menu. He started to walk away but stopped when I asked to order. It's not like they have a large menu and we were ready to eat. During the meal I waited for the host to look over but my dining companion called out to him to get my water glass refilled. I was a little put off by the slow service. We're your only customers and you're not happy to see us? You're not going to give us your undivided attention? You're going to slowly serve us like we're an after thought? 2) Why is it called Sisters when I see no females working there? 3) The food did come out quickly as it seems everything is already made. 4) The food tasted good. It was our first Ethiopian experience but unfortunately did not leave a positive, lasting memory. We will not be back. 5) After our meal we waited and waited. It seemed we were required to pay at the host stand rather than at our table. This was difficult for my friend who uses a cane, but we had no choice. 6) I've been to a Moroccan restaurant before where it is also customary to eat with your hands. That place started the meal by offering a bowl of water to wash your hands. This place did not and I was surprised.

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Cute little decor on the table!!

Veggie combo and doro wat. Delicious!

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Doro Wat, (like chicken curry) delicious

Gebeta Ethiopian Restaurant

4.6

(55 reviews)

11.2 mi

I live in the neighborhood and used to have a different go-to Ethiopian spot but this one just…read moremakes me want to come back again and again. Everything is fantastic and the staff are very kind. It's definitely my new favorite in the neighborhood. Highly recommend!

It brings me great sadness to write this review for unnecessary salt in the dishes…read more I ordered the meat combo for take out. On the positive side it was well proportioned. They offered the choice of beef or lamb, and the lamb was good quality. The greens and meat was a good option. The injera was fine. I am not from the Horn of Africa, but I have friends who have worked there. My metric for berbere is Jara's and I make my own berbere. I think of berbere as flavored by paprika, ginger, cinnamon, coriander - warm spices, region specific equivalents, and optionally cloves. At every Ethiopian restaurant I try dishes with it. So not being from the Horn of Africa, I have no idea on their use of salt. But my preference is no. This restaurant adds salt to their berbere. I cannot think of any Ethiopian restaurants I reviewed doing that. The most beautiful foods are flavored by ingredients. Salt is not always a necessary ingredient. They have a nice restaurant, seating area, service was fast, and the staff were perfect.

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Gebeta Special

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Always appreciate a bottle of water at the table

Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant

4.7

(73 reviews)

11.6 mi

Wow! Incredible…read moredoesn't begin to describe going here. Friendly atmosphere. Great service. Fantastic food. Will come back forever. Treat yourself. Come here.

In 14 years of reviewing restaurants, I had never left a place regretting that I walked in. Until…read moreLalibela. I put an effort in supporting small, family-run ethnic restaurants because they are an essential part of this country's culinary diversity. That is exactly why this experience was so disappointing. Lalibela isn't just rough around the edges--it delivered a genuinely terrible execution. The restaurant looks like a finished garage with a few pictures on the wall. Fine, décor is not everything. Seen, yet enjoyed, worse. Service was one overwhelmed person scrambling between tables all night. Also understandable. The food, though, was inexcusable. Bland, lifeless, and completely forgettable. Every single dish we tried tasted like seasoning had been treated as an enemy. The lentils and cabbage were so flat and pointless that I make better versions in my own kitchen with 15 minutes of prep and no effort. Then came the part that pushed the night from disappointing to absurd. Incense was lit for a customer's dish, and within minutes the dining room turned into a smoke chamber. My guest started coughing, I could barely breathe, and visibility in the room was getting bad. I went to the kitchen to ask for help, and after far too long, someone finally opened a few doors. The response? "Sorry for the incense." Sorry doesn't cut it when your dining room feels like it's filling with smoke and your customers are struggling to breathe. We left the food behind and left with zero intention of ever returning. Lalibela managed to be shabby, disorganized, flavorless, and unsafe all in one night. That is not a bad dinner--it is a complete failure. Worst dining ever

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Aberus Ethiopian Restaurant

Everything about this place is amazing!! The food was so delicious that I was so excited for…read moreleftovers the next day. The service was quick and they were very kindly answering all our questions for suggestions/recommendations. Would definitely come back again!

This was my first time going to an Ethiopian restaurant. My daughter went to one in San Francisco…read moreand recommended we give this place a try. The food was different but in a good way. I've never had these flavors before. I imagine this is exactly what a restaurant would take like if we were there. I can tell you exactly what we had. We pointed to the pictures and showed them what we wanted.

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Abyssinian Kitchen

Great food, great service, delicious cocktails! I'd describe this as an upscale Ethiopian…read morerestaurant. We started with the lentil sambusas - perfect amount of flavor, spice and crunch. I had the margarita and agree with what others have said - that is a delicious beverage! We then got the Beyaynetu (mixture of vegetable dishes) Doro Wot (stewed chicken). All were amazing, including the freshly fermented injera. The only thing I would suggest is to order a side of goat cheese (that comes with the chicken dish) if you order the spicy lentils -it helps to temper the spiciness (I'm a whimp). :)

Exquisite food, elegantly served in a warm, bright setting…read more The injera had perfect texture. The lamb tomato stew, "Kilwa Beggie," was delicious, tender, hearty, and had a wonderful, complex, slow-burn heat that was very satisfying. Excellent. Would highly recommend.

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Nice place

2 entrees on 1 big platter

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Plenty of seating

Bete-Lukas | Ethiopian Restaurant

The food and ambience are wonderful. Peter, the owner, greets everyone as if they were family.read more

Food~It was really good and, I had been craving Ethiopian Food. We ordered x2 Veggie Combos and…read moreYe-Beg Wot (lamb) (the portions are on the smaller side). It was piping hot and, well seasoned. I find eating with my hands quite satisfying when it's necessary. Service~Our waiter was very nice, attentive and, a straight shooter (we like that). Asking questions, talking, laughing, and joking was pretty pleasant. I wanted to substitute the green beans but, he advised me that it really helped balance the meal. My man loves greens beans but, he was willing to change it if I didn't like it once it came to the table. Ambiance~Open only Wed~Sun 5-8:00 it's located on a busy/residential street. It has very limited parking in front and, in general. You are going to have hit a few blocks (1-4 hr) because, it's a lot of 30 min parking signs on this particular street. It upstairs on the second floor of the red building. It's a very spacious, clean, and restrooms to the right of you! I would highly recommend this spot for date, family, or a chill night out (lighting is just right)!!!

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Mix Sambusa

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Understated, warm ambiance

Enat Kitchen

Enat Kitchen far exceeded my expectations-from taste to service! This hidden gem in the heart of…read moreportland is an experience I can't wait to repeat. We started with a house made tea, which was the perfect warm welcome. Then, the owner/cook, Membee (apologies if I misspelled your name), personally came out to introduce herself and walk us through the menu. Her passion for cooking was evident, and you could truly taste the love in every bite--the flavors danced across my palate!

Delicious food, friendly service, good vibes. Yummy spongy injera (the rolls you see). Tons of good…read morevegetarian options and tons of meat options for the meat eaters. My favorite was the yellow and red lentils. We got the full 10 vegetarian combo plate and 4 chicken dishes. Not too spicy, which is something I struggle with at some Ethiopian dishes as a total lightweight. Everyone loved the beets. Another thing: this place has fresh food! the last Ethiopian place (different restaurant) I ate prior was dripping in oil. This place was not dripping in oil and I left feeling full and happy. We got coffee which had notes of cinnamon and cardamom. Mango juice was flavorful. Forgot to take photos of our own dishes and took a photo of someone sitting nearby. Amazing colors!

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Bole Restaurant

In an early to close type of town, bole came to the rescue with some dank evening eats. We had been…read morerunning around Alberta and wanted to grab dinner about 8 o'clock and so many things were closed. This establishment stays open as late as 10 which is unheard of. And not only that they have such tasty food. We had family style shiro and key wat. There's a whole vegan menu as well for my other veggie based friends. Would absolutely come back!!

When I travel with various groups of friends to new cities for events, we always try to visit at…read moreleast one Ethiopian restaurant. In Portland, we made the wonderful discovery that there were almost a dozen in the area, and we had a difficult time figuring out which one, or ones, to visit. We initially chose Bole because of consistently good reviews and being relatively close to our hotel. It of course had the welcoming feel one expects. Ordering for our group was a little more challenging than usual, because much of their menu is set up for single servings. But has been the case at most Ethiopian restaurants, if you can convey to your server exactly what you want in a group platter, they can make it for you, which they of course did. The food came out quickly and looked and tasted wonderful. Bonus points for having beets in the vegetable platter. They do make the meat dishes slightly spicier than expected - we asked for them medium, and the lamb dish was much more than medium. Tej is available by the glass; ours was room temperature and slightly fizzy. Additional injera is available on request. Those aside, our dinner there was really enjoyable, and while we'd want to check out other Ethiopian restaurants in Portland, we'd certainly return here.

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I had the veggie combo platter, with injera.

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Habesha beer

Meskel Ancient Ethiopian Restaurant

5.0

(1 review)

12.1 mi

Take out only. Amazing food! Amazing Family! This this the real deal Ethiopian honestly food!read more

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SIGA INA YEATKILT DIBILQ

Nicholas Restaurant - Gresham

Excellent food and service! We were greeted with warm pita…read morebread. The lunch bowls with lamb and rice were delicious! We had a lime aid drink that was perfect. We will be back!

First time trying mediterranean/Lebanese food! Our waitress was so sweet and knowledgeable of all…read moreof our questions a great recommendations for us to try! The ginormous fresh pita bread was fantastic along with the oil the serve with it! We tried a few different appetizers and a chicken skewer five stars all the way around!

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Shawarma Wrap - lamb

Boccellis Ristorante

The food is delicious with good flavor. Not sure about how authentic it is though. I kinda have a…read morefeeling stuff may be pre purchased. Ambience is clean, white paper on the table with crayons is fun and needed as service is SLOW. I mean slow. Not sure if it's due to lack of staff or if it's their way of doing things. I have returned a few times and the service and food has been the same. I keep returning because the flavor is good.

This was the first time my husband and I ever went here and it won't be our last…read more We made reservations since it was the Friday before Valentine's Day and were seated immediately. Great ambience, excellent service and divine food. We had an appetizer, dinner and shared a huge slice of the chocolate cake (definitely recommend).

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Kitchen view

Spaghetti & Meatballs

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My hot chocolate with whipped cream was so good tonight!

Sweet Betty's

We love this place! Service is fast and friendly, the atmosphere is casual and fun (always great…read moremusic playing!) The menu choices are plentiful and affordable. Oh, clean bathrooms are a plus! The restaurant recently changed ownership (Dec 2025) we're hoping our favorites stay in the menu.

This was our first time trying Sweet Betty's at their new location. We were seated in a large…read morebooth, but unfortunately the seating area felt a bit worn out. There was some black duct tape holding parts of the booth together, and since the booths aren't anchored to the floor, ours would shift whenever the people behind us moved, which was a little distracting. The food was okay, but nothing really stood out. The scrambled eggs tasted watered down and lacked flavor. The pancakes themselves were good, but they came with quite a bit more butter than necessary. We also ordered the chicken fried steak, which was tasty, though the potatoes that came with it tasted like they may have been from the day before. I might consider coming back to sit at the bar for cocktails or happy hour, but for a full meal I'm not sure I'd rush back. That said, it could have just been an off day -- there was actually a wait for tables as we were leaving, so clearly the place has a following.

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Fun decor

Cinnamon French toast topped with a red wine poached pear (was a weekend special)

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Cute photo spot for your friends /fam

The Local Cow

Jala-Moo-ya burger OMG!! One of the best ever! I was worried it might be too fiery hot. Not to…read moreworry the amazing waitress said. It is a great combo of hot, sweet and spicy. It was the perfect combo. Together with the Cajun fries, I'm hooked. If you are looking for a GREAT burger in Gresham, look no further than The Local Cow.

Quite good. I…read moreremember eating here for the first time around 2016 and have always wanted to go back. I got the Pendleton burger, it was as good as I remember, I got tons of fries along with it which was great. It was around 16 dollars, but it's a 2 dollar up charge for fries......yes, they charge you extra for fries....at a burger place...they default to potato chips (cheaper for them). I don't care what your "reasoning" is, charging extra for fries at a burger place is pathetic. In terms of service, can't comment too much since I got takeout, but the women there seemed nice and the place was fairly clean, I couldn't make out any dirty areas. They have a few tables outside, on a nice summer day it would be a nice place for lunch. Parking. There's no real parking for this areas since it's in busy street, so you'll have to park a block or two away most of the time, but it's not a big deal. Overall it's a good place and if I happen to find myself in the area, wanting a burger, I don't see why I wouldn't go there again.

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Cheese Ballz (5 pieces) with marinara sauce

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Streetside view of The Local Cow

Blue Pine Grill

4.3

(114 reviews)

3.2 mi

Food was great and reasonably priced, beer selection was decent, service was the absolute peak of…read morehuman performance on a packed Friday... I mean they were on top of it... Can't get better. The clientele have a bit of a Gresham towny vibe but what are you gonna do.

First time visit! What brought me in was a fundraiser for local Non-profit Echo-Ranch (THANK YOU…read morefor your support!). The restaurant had a decent amount of indoor seating with a few more table outside as well. Our server was friendly and attentive. I had the halibut fish and chips. The fish and fries were both delicious, but for the price the fish portions felt on the small side. With the amount of fries that came with it, I wasn't left hungry. My husband ordered the A1 burger, which he struggles to take bites of due to the height. He thought it was delicious and cleaned the whole plate. Our kids had the grilled cheese with fruit and the chicken strips with fries. Both enjoyed their meals very much (and dug in before I could snap pictures). I was impressed by the size of the chicken strips. Overall a great experience, thanks Blue Pine!

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Halibut fish and chips

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Stingy honey garlic wings

Empanada Stop

4.9

(130 reviews)

1.6 mi

Like many other reviewers, food was excellent, Tony is great with all the customers and the cafe is…read morequaint and very clean (i just loves the napkin holder). Highly rate this cafe, give it a try. Pictured is the "seared ahi tuna sandwich" and "vegetable soup with flat bread" Enjoy

- THE SOUP GETS BOTH OF THESE STARS - As much as I had…read morehoped to agree with everyone here, I felt the empanadas were probably passable for someone who had never had absolutely delicious empanadas before. All of the selections were severely lacking in flavor. And Jesus H. Christ were they dry. I went through 2 large glasses of water to get it all down. Awfully pricey for the "meal" portions, too. You'll get 2 little empanadas and a small cup of soup for $12. I have owned a restaurant, and that is not a very good deal (at all) for the ingredient and labor costs. And the three of us were a bit hungry again only 30 minutes after we ate, so yeah: not returning. More hype than value. That soup, though? That was really good.

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Dinning area

We make our bread in house, and dough for our empanadas!

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Vegan Lovers Empanada

Don Ladis Taco Shop

Don Ladis is the place to go for late night tacos, morning breakfast burritos, or a lunch time…read morefamily feast everyone can enjoy. Chuy has perfected the SoCal flavors I've missed since moving away and have had a hard time finding in Oregon. The salsa bar is vast with every style you like as well as refreshing cucumbers and radish, your usual carrots and onions, but also freshly grilled peppers and onions! They go all out to make sure you have an all around great meal. The staff is always very friendly and helpful and during our last visit, we got to meet the legendary Chuy! Thank you to the Don Ladis team for always making this belly happy! We'll be back soon for more! Some favorites are the potato tacos, avocado salsa, and cinnamon chips

Hidden gem. Love the heck out of all the tacos... yummy. Almost tried them all. The staff is…read morefriendly.

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Carne Asada Plate

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Debbie P.

7 years ago

This was the most uncomfortable small restaurant I have ever walked into. My husband and I were just in the area with time to kill so we figured we would try the Ethiopian food. We walked in and a gentleman sitting down on his phone said hi (he appeared to possibly be the owner or at least someone working there?) we said hi back and started looking at the menu there wasn't anyone around who appeared to be working so we just stood there very uncomfortably trying to figure the menu out. The guy that had originally said hi was on a phone call and seemed like he didn't want to be disturbed, and we weren't sure if he was an employee anyway. We had questions about the menu and food but no one was there to answer our questions and the one table of people eating we're just staring at us. Altogether it was an uncomfortable situation so we left. read more

Zach S.

3 years ago

This was so good. My brother and me dined here and the service was impeccable and the food was absolutely delicious. I would say if you like spicy food ask for the spicy seasoning. I will be back and ask for it. I was assuming it'd be spicy to being with but even with the table seasoning it was not spicy. Plenty of flavor, I just love heat and they will add it if you ask. This place is seriously so good I want to go back ASAP. read more

Laura B.

9 years ago

Excellent food made and served by a wonderful family. We were welcomed and treated as members of the family. The food is absolutely amazing. Best I've had on the west side of the country in 20 years. Will go back again and again. Highly recommend to anyone looking for something different but sensational. Prices are better than expected too. Can't beat it for what we spent. Very happy to have found this gem. read more

Kelly B.

4 years ago

I thought the food was ok I don't think I'd go again the food tasted different that what I expected service wasn't the best they couldn't take my order right so got something I wasn't expecting read more