Hats off to the chef. The food here has the flavors I like. Appropriate portions for the price. Not…read moregonna lie, the injera was extra pickled/sour flavored, and I loved it. Its not everyday I run across places with such sour injera, but it just mixes so well with all the juices it soaks up. I would show you my food, but we devoured it too fast. Be ware of parking, its just bad with only 1 or 2 spots out front. Which means your gonna have to walk about 1 to 2 blocks. When you get there you might walk right past it and end uo snooping around the club next door like it did. When you do find it, you feel like Harry Potter did when he found that hidden alley. The fenced off entrance take you through their outdoor dining space before you make your way into the storefront. The exterior decor is set up in a way that shields the customers from the madness on the street. I almost felt like I left seattle for a bit while I was in their domain. I also wish I took photos but, its too small and there were too many customers. I didnt want to invade anyone's intimate dinning privacy. Unfortunately for me I ordered my food ahead of time. I absolutely would like to come back soon while the weather is nice, especially to enjoy some amazing food in their hip outdoor dining area. Feel free to use this info when choosing your next location to dine out.

Ordered inside the restaurant for take out. As we usually do in an Ethiopian place, we ordered the…read moremeat combo and veggie combo. No complaints about the veggie combo, but the meat combo only has two types of meat and is otherwise all veggie/lentil. You'll get better value and variety at other spots for the same price. I liked the sour injera, but it somehow wasn't edible on it's own, and I usually really like it as is. I'd go back if someone else suggested it, but I won't be choosing it as my #1 Ethiopian pick.

Unassuming exterior and lack luster decorations aside, this restaurant knows how to deliver on…read moreflavor and portion size. Full of flavor, we need to order one more injera which is used to scoop up the meal and eat family style. The okra and lentils shine and the chicken is seasoned nicely. Parking is right outside of the restaurant. This is our second time, and we're ordering the same items off of their menu. Friendly staff too, and the food comes out quickly as there doesn't seem to be a time where they are very busy which is a shame.

We love going here for their vegetable combo. It feeds my 2 kids and me for a great price!…read more They have recently updated their food so the injera is always gluten free, and the vegis are all vegan. Their food has been amazing everytime we've gone, and service has been friendly.

I ordered the Adey Meat Combo from Adey Abeba Ethiopian Restaurant via UberEats while visiting…read moreSeattle, and wow--I'm so glad I did! The combo came with a beautiful spread of veggies--cabbage, greens, split peas, lentils, and beets--along with the beef wat I selected as my meat. Everything was packed with flavor, perfectly spiced, and the portion size was just right. The presentation was thoughtful even through delivery, which is not always the case with takeout. One of the best parts? They offer gluten-free injera! That made the whole experience even better. The price itself was very fair for the amount of food you get, but like most delivery apps, the UberEats fees made the total much higher than expected. Still, the quality and flavor made it worth it. I'd love to visit Adey in person to get the full experience and ambiance when I'm here again! Since I was in town for work and too tired to go out, I specifically looked for a Black-owned restaurant that delivered, and I'm so happy I found Adey. Delicious food, great portions, and care put into every detail--I'll definitely order again next time I'm in Seattle!

Locally owned spot with a charming and homey feel! We ordered the meat combo and veggie combo which…read morecame served on a tangy injera with extra injera on the side. There's three of us and we couldn't finish so we had a decent amount to take as leftovers. The meats were all stewed until tender and all of the other veggie dishes complimented everything so well. There was just one waitress at the time so the vibes are pretty laid back. I didn't feel like they're not trying to rush you at all! I'll definitely be back here!

Shewa-ber does Ethiopian better than NYC. I'm so new to the…read morecuisine so I can't speak for authenticity to the culture but for the American palette the food is fire. You eat with your hands and the different entrees are put directly onto Injera (which is like a naan or roti for Ethiopia but very acidic), they also have professionally rolled injera to accompany the meal. We tried a combination with three different entrees and it was definitely enough to serve two people. The lamb was cut into cubes and very good, the Fish was by far the best and perfectly seasoned. The beef option was not my favorite as it remined me of a sweet pumpkin pie and was shocking. The ambiance felt more like a dark night club but the service was very polite and helpful. Overall this experience has left me craving for more.

Well Yelpers, you have led me astray. My usual Ethiopian restaurant is closed on Mondays so we…read moredecided to try this one based on their reviews. The veggie combo was small and most items were bland. Plus I kept my jacket on as it was cold and the music was still loud after I requested it to be turned down. Honestly, I would give this place a 2.5. Service was fine but at least the veggie combo should be avoided. We are vegetarian so I can't say about the meat options.

The food was very good and I would definitely order the veggie combo again. Great portions for…read morecost! The service was also great - the bartender took my order promptly and even brought it outside to me where I was waiting. It was done really quickly too! Maybe like 10 minutes from ordering in person. The inside looks like a nice little cocktail bar and has TVs and seating. It was pretty empty when I stopped in at like 3 on a Tuesday but that's to be expected for the area it's in. It's kinda off the beaten path and a little hard to spot unless you know it's there. Only downside is their online ordering does not work and they don't seem to answer the phone ever or I would have tried them by now.

Omg this was such a find!! Literally needed something to eat while I waited for my band to play…read moreonnthe other side of the building...literally hands down best place to try! Had the platter which was huge!! My mom and I didn't even finish it. So worth every penny. Super cute and quaint. I loved everyone who helped and the wonderful cook! She was a sweetheart! Thank you so much!!

I met an Ethiopian friend here who had recommended it. The food was awesome, just spicy enough, and…read morevery flavorful. We shared their vegetarian plate, with an order of Doro Wat (chicken in sauce) in the middle. I also got some of their house made Teje, honey wine, which was also tasty. Service was impeccable and friendly. They were nice to let is stay for a while to visit. I'll be coming back!

I came on a Sunday and this place was busy. Street parking only and it can be a little difficult…read more The restaurant is pretty big with a whole bar side in the back. The service was a little slow, but again, it was busy and there were only two people taking orders and serving. With this in mind, our food came out relatively fast. The bathroom area was also a little neglected during this busy rush with none of the sinks having paper towels, so I had to use napkins at the table to dry my hands while waiting for our food. I got an Ethiopian beer, the Zagol combo, and the lamb yebeg tibs. Everything was flavorful and paired well with the injera. The portions were pretty generous. Our meal came with 3 side injera on top of the injera plating all the veggies and meat. Between two people, we had leftovers, but a lot of it is a the injera used for plating. I wish the zagol combo had one more meat option in it, but the addition of the lamb dish was perfect. Definitely try the lamb yebeg tips because it was my favorite out of all, and we got it spicy. There's also a meat combo option on the menu as well if more meat is wanted. The beer is light and paired well with the bold flavors of these dishes. Overall I would come back again. A lot of tables had tea and I would like to try that next time.

Was craving some Ethiopian food in Seattle, and Meskel popped up as an interesting place to try -…read morerecommended by the local community as the restaurant has been around for a long time, like 30+ years long. We went on a Saturday around 7pm and were able to get a table quickly. The parking situation is a bit tricky as from our visit, we were only able to find neighborhood streetside parking on a narrow street that made maneuvering difficult. As for the restaurant, it wasn't too busy when we went - maybe about 2 other parties at the time. The restaurant itself felt very cozy and homey, as you could see from the other interior photos. Service is alright - we seated ourselves and called for the auntie who owned the restaurant to get our order in. We got our food in about 10 minutes, pretty fast considering it was basically only people manning the restaurant. We got the vegetable platter with Yegee Tibs in the middle, which came to about $50. This platter is generous in terms of food, with excellent variety, which I love about Ethiopian food. This was more than enough food to fill us up with leftovers for about one more meal. As for the ingredients on the platter, I thought the injera was delicious - yeasty and robust enough to hold any of the entrees. All of the vegetables on the platter were soft, but had good integrity - it wasn't mushy and was seasoned nicely. The Yegee Tibs was scrumptious, nicely seasoned lamb with a savory aftertaste. This, combined with the vegetable sides was divine. Unfortunately, we wanted to order the Quanta Firfir, but they were out when we went - we definitely will pay Meskel another visit to give that dish a try! (4.5 stars)

Meskel Ethiopian Restaurant is an institution having been in the Seattle area for 30+ years. Now…read moreonwards to its second generation in the family, Meskel is now in an area that is dotted by many other Ethiopian restaurants. They remind an OG steward in a building that incidentally looks like a family house with an interior decorated with Ethiopian art. With much competition nearby, Meskel was sadly quiet on the day we went. The proprietor was nonetheless enthusiastic with new customers to her restaurant. Per her recommendation, we ordered their popular items listed at the top of their food menu. Side note: They do not offer a meat combo, unlike many other Ethiopian restaurants. The Food: Their injera (spongy bread) is impeccable with a potent sourdough taste. Despite having had many injera in the past, theirs stood out in this regard and is incredibly flavorful as is. Unfortunately, if one doesn't like sourdough bread, this could be problematic. Each entrée includes a full-size piece of injera. BBQ Special, $28.50 - 4.5 Stars Aromatic berbere-infused steak is slow cooked and paired with peppers and onions. This dish is served in a ceramic warmer with a small piece of charcoal underneath. Hubby said he liked this better than the typical meat combo. Vegetable Combination, $25 - 4 Stars The photo's veggie combo included veggies that are served with the BBQ Special, possibly just the salad, not sure. This combo with eight variants is modest compared to other restaurants both in terms of variants and portions of each. I commonly see ten variants in the veggie combo with bigger portions for each. Looking at older posted photos, the original portions are indeed bigger. I'll chalk it off to inflation. While the flavors of each are good, overall, this combo did not compare as well as others I have had.

Absolutely the best Ethiopian food I've EVER had, and I've had Ethiopian food from DC to here, and…read moreI was completely blown away! Got the veggie combo, there were so many things on it! Usually, you get 3 maybe 4 different kinds of veggie dish on a veggie combo. This had 4 different kinds of lentils, a carrot and potato salad that was amazing, and a collard greens dish, and one other veggie medley. And everything was more flavorful that I've ever had, so so rich! And I asked for spice on the side, and they brought me 3 different types of spice. Blown away, it was packed for a reason! Will be back VERY soon!

My Cousins friend recommended this Ethiopian Restaurant so we decided to give it a try…read more Parking is not so good, very small lot right in front of the Restaurant. You can park along Cherry street. The Waitress asked us to seat ourselves. After seating ourselves we waited about 10 minutes before she made eye contact with my Cousin and brought is Water and or Menus. The Waitress seemed to be involved with the Customers who were seated in the Bar Area. Right when we were getting ready to leave the Owner and Chef Daniel came and greeted us and took our orders. I ordered the Chiken Stew/ Doro Wot 10/10 My Cousin ordered the Cubed Chicken with Spinach 10/10 I asked Daniel if my meal was Spicy and he stated it wasn't. It was to me and he actually came back to check on me and asked if it were Spicy to me and when I said yes he offered to bring me something to cut the Spice. He brought me a plate of mashed Chickpeas with Cubes Chicken and Spinach and to my surprise it helped and it was Delicious. It comes with the Teff Injera Daniel was very Gracious and took over where the Waitress failed. The Restaurant is very inviting and I believe they play live music there was a small stage. I will Definitely return to this Diamond in the Ruff

Grabbed a Friday dinner. It was good food and great service. The casual atmosphere is relaxed and…read morenot rushed. The menu is great and has so many choices I recommend it all. Check them out when you visit Glassybaby.

I went to this place solely because when I drove by I thought the exterior was so beautiful. I'm so…read moreglad I decided to go as the food was amazing & I got to explore Madrona which I never would have otherwise. Good prices and no frills - I got an open face sandwich which was perfectly seasoned, light, and filling and my friend got the salmon sandwich which apparently was one of their most popular that day. Potatoes that came with it were cooked to perfection. I would highly highly recommend going on a sunny day as their location has huge windows and it's absolutely beautiful indoors with the sunlight. Service was prompt and friendly and there's such a cozy vibe indoors. Noticed that most of the patrons were incredibly well dressed for some reason. Would definitely recommend and would come back!

from fall to spring, chai from geni's is a must-have every week at my local farmer's market. truly,…read morethere's not a chai that comes close to it in the city-- incredibly well-spiced, as are all their menu items, and always a little gingery. I love their lentil sambusas, and it's always a treat to grab one of their rotating meat entrees for lunch. both of the owners and all of their staff are incredibly kind and friendly, and it's been a joy to be a regular for the last few years. I cannot recommend them enough.

Amazzzzzzing samosas !! Just wow :) they are incredibly tasty. Filled with succulent stuffing.read more