This was another Ethiopian restaurant that I went to in Toronto…read more I love Ethiopian food, so I definitely wanted to get some on my vacation. I got the Doro Watt, which is like a savory chicken stew on the Enjera bread. A lot of Ethiopian cooking is hardy sauces, and stews to be eaten with the bread . This one even came with a hard boiled egg . The service is always nice at Ethiopian restaurants. They're not typically packed, but they are a niche style of dining, so when they have customers the weight staff are typically extremely friendly and it feels like you're eating at somebody's home.

Got the meat combination for 2. The dishes were decent, though below average. The spicy dishes were…read morevery spicy. The chicken was almost inedible. The decor is quite nice.

Wonderful experience. My first time having Ethiopian food and won't be my last!…read moreThe food here was prepared with great attention and care. We split the meat and vegetarian platter between 3 people and it was a great and generous amount to share. The service was kind, patient and attentive. The decor was beautiful with extra seating downstairs. They also got a lot of take out business which was great to see.

Cute and very small Ethiopian spot with about 5 tables for dining in. The server was very nice and…read morefriendly. We got the vegetarian/vegan platter and the key tibs. I love Ethiopian food, but I am by no means an expert. However, the key tibs was some of the best I've ever had. I was a little disappointed by the portion size, but the food was extremely tasty. We were satiated but not full. Not necessary a bad thing, but for the price I would've expected a little more food.

Great place. Had the platter with Beef strips…read more All tasted great and they even had Gluten free ingera (made from Teff flour). Not spicy, could have been a little more bit. The meat strips had great taste but were really not a good cut of meet. Tons of fat and tendons because some prices I couldn't even tear apart. The coffee tastes good and it was strong. Good service with a smile. However I have to mention this but it was funny and we took it with a laugh but some people wouldn't. we asked for a second takeout container and the waitress looked at the food and then looked at us and again at the food and then said "no" we can't have another container. It was hilarious. Overall good place. It's small but cozy.

Nr. one Ethiopian restaurant in Toronto. Genuine authentic food…read more Very good service and friendly staff. I highly recommend this restaurant.

It was my first time trying Somalian food. Heard great reviews on this place so decided to try it…read more Great experience and delicious food. Had goat ribs with rice and spaghetti, T-bone steak with rice and a chicken leg. Meals included mango juices and lentil soup.

I'm going to take the blame for this one. Every review I'd read raved about the lamb, goat, and…read morebeef, yet for some reason I ordered the chicken. The soup, rice, and fresh bread were all excellent and easily the highlights of the meal. Unfortunately, the chicken was incredibly dry. Even surrounded by rice and vegetables, it somehow managed to stay dry--a feat I didn't think was possible, but they pulled it off. My other issue was the dining room itself. It was around 80 degrees outside, but somehow it felt at least 10 degrees hotter inside. There was no air conditioning and not even a fan to keep the air moving. By the time I finished my meal, I was sweating while trying to eat my dry chicken. I started wondering if the thermostat was intentionally set to "East Africa."

A fellow foodie recommended Jerkup Central and I had never heard of it before so I had to…read moreinvestigate. They are located in a small industrial plaza on Brimley, north of Sheppard. They have seating for less than 20 diners, with most of their business being takeout and catering. Looking past the service counter reveals a huge kitchen plus another area where they smoke the foods. The back of house space looks to be easily four to five times large than the front of house. What makes this place different from most Jamaican/Caribbean restaurants is their claim to offer healthier choices. To support this claim, they make all their own seasonings, with a lower salt content and all natural ingredients. Their marinades are bottled and available for purchase at the counter. They use chickens that are grain fed and locally grown. Their daily menu offers Jerk Chicken, Jerk Pork, BBQ Chicken, Stew Chicken, Curry Chicken, and Fish. The fish has to be ordered two hours in advance. Weekly specials include a different soup every day, Curry Goat on Wednesdays, Cow Foot on Thursdays, and Oxtail on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays only. My companion and I ordered small plates of Jerk Pork, Oxtail, and Stew Chicken in order to sample a few dishes. They were all served with Rice & Peas and a Veggie Medley (steamed). Our plates arrived with generous portions of rice & peas and veggies and a decent amount of proteins (for small orders). The jerk pork looked good, with a nice smoke ring around the edges. It tasted okay but it was dry and the seasoning hadn't penetrated the meat as much as the smoke. They probably used a leaner, "healthier" cut of meat instead of a more marbled (fattier) cut. Some gravy would have probably improved this dish (for me). The stew chicken, with an ample amount of gravy, was also okay and appeared to be all skinless dark meat. The oxtail was our favourite dish. It was the most flavourful of the three and tender enough to come off the bone easily. Overall, I admire their efforts to offer healthier cooking but I would have to describe the taste as average. I've had better and I've had worse but I don't know if I've had healthier (from a Caribbean restaurant). The service was friendly.

I ordered the large jerk pork. Not too spicy but the heat is present. Generous serving of tender…read morejuicy pork (and not charred!). There is a nice subtle smoke flavour imparted on pork. Rice and beans solid and not buried in sauce. I very much welcome the side of vegetables (it's in line with their more nutritious take on Jamaican cookin'). The gentleman that served me (maybe the owner) was very friendly and super chill. His demeanour and the music playing gave the whole place Island relaxin' vibes. Daily specials - check the website out (prices may be old).

La Vegan is really a show stopper! This was my first Ethiopian and Eritrean experience, it did not…read morefail to surprise and stun! The food unreal, the coffee ceremony unbelievably aromatic, the decor so authentic, the staff so friendly... truly I cannot say more good things about La Vegan except that you just NEED to stop by to experience this for yourselves! I know I will be back!

Even without the vegan component, this is one of the best Ethiopian restaurants I've visited. The…read morefact that I could eat absolutely everything on the menu was just a bonus. Delightful service, amazing food, so many choices. Choose the sampler. We'll definitely return. Enjoy!

Wow! I'm definitely coming back here…read more I love Ethiopian food so once I saw an Ethiopian restaurant near me I knew I had to try it. The Vegetarian Bayaaynatu is a must get! I like lentils as much as the average person but oh god I didn't know it was possible to put this much flavor in lentils! It tastes so good especially with the injera bread. I just know that I'll be ordering the vegetarian bayaaynatu every single time I come here. This dish cemented this place as a staple for me! As for the meat Bayaaynatu, it comes with a serving of the Goreng Goreng and the Tibs. It says the Goreng Goreng is best served rare but I know myself and wouldn't be able to eat rare meat and ordered it medium and I really liked it! I'd definitely get it again, it tasted so flavorful and the meat was tender and cooked just right. As for the Tibs, it came out pinker than I'd like. It tasted ok, but it was definitely overshadowed by everything else on the plate and we didn't end up finishing it. I tried it out and it tasted fine but the pink color just freaked me out to be honest! All the table have no cutlery so you have to eat everything with your hands, which I personally love! I love the place's decorations and aesthetic, but it can get a bit stuffy. We came on a hot summer day and they have no AC so it was pretty stuff and sweaty in there, but any complaint was gone once the food came out :p The server is just one guy, but food still came out quickly. I'm very satisfied with my whole experience here and I'm definitely coming again and will have to try every dish on the menu!

It's always nice to try a different cultural food, and the Ethiopian house is a good entryway to…read morethis cuisine. We ordered the combo platter of vegetables and meat choices, so we can really try all the different varieties available. I liked that their wraps were not as sour as the ones I've had in the past. Great service and unique atmosphere.

A large crowd of 10 dined yesterday at Wazema. The food was delicious and the server (Eden) was…read moreamazing. We will definitely come back again.

The portions are huge! I think it was reasonably priced at 56$ for 2 people…read more We got the platter for one and a meat. We didn't even eat half and were full. Restaurant packed and many people made reservations but we were able to get a table for 2 even on a busy Saturday night. Customer service was very excellent and the waitress was so nice and gave us recommendations on what to order as it was our first time trying Ethiopian food. Highly recommend this restaurant and would definitely come back.