Abem Ethiopian Coffee & Kitchen

Oh my… I had thee Best enjoyable experience @Abem Ethiopian Coffee & Kitchen!! I intended to simply grab a to-go item but I quickly switched to eat my well-prepared vegetarian dish Ful Medames n Fresh bread loaves right at the table -directly from the takeout box😋🤣❣️ I also added a veggie sambusa😚😽 The Chefs have out-done themselves here and the Dine-in experience is Bomb.com and the food is prepared and served with sincerity and care along with a heap of impeccable hospitality for ambience🙌🏽🎶💃🏽🙏🏽

I recently visited this Ethiopian restaurant in Nashville and it completely exceeded my expectations. I'm originally from Japan and was in town for a conference and I craved Ethiopian food. Having lived in Addis Ababa for nearly four years, I’ve developed a real appreciation for authentic Ethiopian cuisine—and Abem did not disappoint. The food was incredibly flavorful and brought back so many memories of my time in Ethiopia. In fact, some of the dishes were even better than what I remember from Addis. Everything tasted fresh, well-spiced, and deeply comforting. We arrived close to closing time, but the owners welcomed us with such warmth and kindness. They didn’t rush us at all and made sure we had a great experience. That kind of hospitality makes a big difference. If you're looking for authentic Ethiopian food in Nashville, I 100% recommend Abem. It’s a hidden gem, and I’m so glad I found it!

The food was absolutely delicious — it was fresh, tasty, and homemade. The owners were very welcoming and patient, answering all our questions. The restaurant was very clean. It's clear they take great pride in both their food and their service. A truly delightful experience, and can't wait to come back!

A wonderful experience! The host and owners were amazing. The food came out sizzling, delicious, and very appetizing. The atmosphere of the restaurant was bright and clean. We really enjoyed ourselves on Valentine’s Day, and it was a special time that I will always remember! This restaurant is out of sight!

We’ve eaten at almost all the Ethiopian restaurants in Nashville and this is the best! Mez and Genet are the sweetest hosts, the restaurant is spotless, and the food is amazing. And Mez is glad to share stories of home! Go see them!

A very authentic restaurant with a helpful and friendly staff! We had a vegetarian combo with yesom firfir and we absolutely loved it I could eat this everyday!

I’m not from Nashville l, just passing through on a long road trip and wow, I’m so glad I found this spot. Abem is clean, bright and the moment I walked in, I was greeted like family. I ordered the Veggie Combo, and it was the best meal I’ve had all week. The injera was fresh and warm, and every single dish on the platter had its own flavor and depth, not just spicy for the sake of it, but actual layered taste. The lentils were perfectly seasoned, the greens had this savory kick, and the cabbage… man, AMAZING! If you’re in Nashville and want something legit, don’t miss this spot. Skip the chain restaurants and treat yourself.

Super friendly! And great tasting all foods specifically enjera,my goodness ,and They have three types of samosa, which is great. if you go there For sure you enjoy the food❤️

Went to dinner with a friend here and it was both of our first times trying Ethiopian food. Let me tell you, this was absolutely AMAZING. The food was sooooo good, we also had tons of leftovers after. The service was so good as well, the person serving us was so nice and kind. The restaurant itself is so cute and it's such a vibe to go in and drink tea and just chat. 10/10 will visit again

I'm an out of towner and was so excited to have found an Ethiopian restaurant in the area. The owner welcomes you wholeheartedly with a big smile. I ordered the veggie plate and it really hit the spot after my hike. Everything is homemade and the injera is perfection made with 100% teff. Invite your friends, share some dishes, support this mom and pop. It's well worth it!

What a friendly place! Service, cleanliness and food 5 stars!!! Kitfo special was fresh and delicious, with a perfect blend of butter and spice! Injera was fresh, soft authentically made with teff. I definitely will return again. Thank you all!!!