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Zeni

Ethiopian restaurant · Hathaway ·

Zeni

Ethiopian restaurant · Hathaway ·
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A community anchor for decades, Zeni serves injera‑lined feasts and hosts traditional coffee ceremonies. Celebrated by KQED and the San Francisco Chronicle for vibrant vegetarian combos and a transportive setting.

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Adventurous diners eat with hands on floor; flavorful veggie & meat combos

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ethiopian food
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family style
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good service
Google Rating
4.4 (1.4K)
Yelp Rating
4.0
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1320 Saratoga Ave, San Jose, CA 95129 Get directions

$20–30

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Adventurous diners eat with hands on floor; flavorful veggie & meat combos

vegetarian combo
injera
ethiopian food
food was flavorful
meat combo
family style
tibs
good service
Google Rating
4.4 (1.4K)
Yelp Rating
4.0
Featured on Michelin
Featured in
Featured in Eater
Featured in

1320 Saratoga Ave, San Jose, CA 95129 Get directions

$20–30

Order delivery
See Menu
Usually a wait
Restroom
Accepts reservations
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
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