Abyssinian Kitchen

Ethiopian restaurant · Concordia

Abyssinian Kitchen

Ethiopian restaurant · Concordia

2940 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR 97211

Highlights

Intimate, wood-lined spot offering traditional Ethiopian eats, with vegetarian options.

2940 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR 97211 Get directions

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"She’s back, baby: Once an Eater Portland stalwart, Abyssinian Kitchen closed in its Southeast Portland home in 2020, but the restaurant has reopened on Northeast Alberta, serving many of the dishes that made it famous. While the restaurant is now in a more traditional dining room, the restaurant’s kilwa beggie — sauteed lamb and onions, ideally served with the restaurant’s layered berbere sauce — is as good as ever. Shiro b’Tsahli, or ground, roasted chickpeas slow-simmered in a clay pot, is another must-order." - Maya MacEvoy, Eater Staff

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@infatuation

"Abyssinian Kitchen is our go-to for Ethiopian and Eritrean food in Portland. Located in the southeast Buckman neighborhood, this place’s menu is full of great dishes, like sautéed beef short ribs with collard greens and herb-infused butter. Roll up your sleeves and scoop everything up with the spongy injera bread while you get to know berbere, a chile-and-fenugreek-heavy spice blend." - krista garcia

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@eater

"Almost a decade into its tenure on Alberta Street, Abyssinian Kitchen is still serving some of the best Eritrean and Ethiopian food in Portland. Start with a sambusa filled with beef or lentils and a warm tea. Omnivores should try the awaze tibs, which come with sauteed beef, onion, tomato, and peppers. Vegans and vegetarians have a bounty of options, including chickpeas simmered in a clay pot (shiro b’ tsahli) and stewed yellow split peas (aik alicha and gomen). Make sure to order some extra injera to enjoy with the richly simmered dishes." - Rebecca Roland, Brooke Jackson-Glidden, Nathan Williams

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@eater

"Abyssinian Kitchen, my favorite Ethiopian restaurant in town." - Eater Staff

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Trish K.

Google

I love Abyssinian Kitchen and always make a point to stop here when in Portland. On my last visit, I noticed the portion size seemed smaller, or maybe the prices had just gone up. It felt more like a snack than a dinner, and cost $25 with the 20% gratuity they added. Food, service and atmosphere are genuinely top-notch, but I probably wouldn't go back given the price to food ratio and mandatory tip. There are plenty of other great Ethiopian restaurants in Portland.

SapphireSush

Google

Vegetarian food review. I love it. The food is tasting even better than I remembered. The service is as usual…. Amazing. The lentils and vegetables and sambusas are my fav. I hope you love it just as much as I did. If you are with someone, order 1 platter. It’s perfect for sharing.

Tom Elwood

Google

Exquisite food, elegantly served in a warm, light setting. 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.

Ms May

Google

Abyssinian Kitchen in Portland is a perfect place for anyone looking to experience authentic Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisine. I had the Beyaynetu, a vibrant and flavorful vegetarian platter featuring an assortment of lentils, vegetables, and perfectly spiced stews, all served atop soft, tangy injera. It's a feast for the senses and a great way to sample a variety of flavors in one dish. To top it off, I paired the meal with an African Amber beer from Mac & Jack's, which was a perfect match. The beer's smooth, malty notes complemented the rich, spiced flavors of the Beyaynetu beautifully. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the staff are friendly and attentive, making the whole experience feel like a celebration of culture and flavor.

Lindsey Hasham

Google

We loved our meal at Abyssinian Kitchen. So many great vegetarian options. So flavorful and delicious! The cocktails were creative and interesting. Everyone was so friendly and we loved all their recommendations. I’m already planning my next meal there!

Godfrey Bongomin

Google

This is our go to place every time we visit Portland. I love their smoked fig cocktail and my wife enjoyed the margarita. Definitely pricy but worth it for the quality and atmosphere. I highly recommend it!

Larry Lewis

Google

The food and service are Top notch. Probably the best old fashioned cocktail I've ever had in my life. The fantastic family recipes prepared by the chef can't even be described. They're just so good. We went here for our anniversary. We've been before and we felt like really treating ourselves by coming for our anniversary.

C-dUb W

Google

Beautifully designed and decorated, lovely ambiance. Very friendly staff/owner! Food was very good, a bit more spendy than other places but it’s on Alberta, so that is understandable. I think the portions are slightly on the small side compared to other restaurants but we still had more than enough. I had the special margarita, with Serrano pepper and it was delicious! Will Def be back and will remember to take photos!!!