Addis Abeba Ethiopian Restaurant

Nikki was very attentive and gave my friend and I a lot of information as what to order. We went with the veggie sampler and added chicken with mild sauce. My goodness it was exceptionally delicious. My friend ordered one to go for her lunch the following day.

Came in about half an hour before closing time and was still served a fresh platter of lovingly prepared Ethiopian food. It wasn't as spicy as I expected but I think they tailored it to my assumed Western palate. Next time I go in I will ask them to make it spicy. Serving was so generous that it was impossible to finish, even sharing it with a friend. Definitely worth checking out if you are interested in trying new things from around the world.

This is the best Ethiopian food I've ever had in Texas hands down. Y'all are amazing and thank you for such a wonderful service and meal. It was wonderful and I loved the classical music and real relaxed atmosphere

Was our first Ethiopian dinner and wasn't sure what to expect. We have since been to another Ethiopian restaurant and so have one other experience to compare. This was my fav of the two places. Delicious, spicy, and filling. We ordered veggie platter for two and was not disappointed. Quick service, friendly staff, clean restrooms. Hard to see the sign from the street, its tucked behind the Krispy Kreme.

In fairness, I hadn't had Ethiopian food before this visit so I can't compare to other Ethiopian places. However, the food was AMAZING! We got the veggie combo with lots of lentils, cabbage, etc and Addis Abeba tibs. The service was great too and the gal was very patient and helpful. Oh, and the iced tea was delish too!

It's one of those places that you get your money's worth. Generous portions, very tasty and the food is served in a flash! The vegetarian platter is a good place to start so that you can sample the different offerings.

I have never had Ethiopian food before. I was ready to try something new, this did not disappoint. They were very nice and helpful. The lamb and the chickpea were very good. Give it a try! 2 adult and 1 teenager and we had plenty of food for around $40.

I recently dined at Addis Abeba Ethiopian Restaurant and had a truly wonderful experience. The food was exceptional, bursting with authentic flavors that delighted my taste buds. The injera was perfectly prepared, and the various dishes I tried were all delicious and well-seasoned. Apart from the delicious food, the customer service at Addis Abeba was truly outstanding. The staff were attentive, welcoming, and went above and beyond to ensure that my dining experience was fantastic. In particular, I would like to highlight Jordan or Adiam they both provided exceptional service throughout my visit. Her attentiveness, friendliness, and knowledge of the menu truly enhanced my dining experience. I highly recommend Addis Abeba Ethiopian Restaurant for anyone looking to savor delicious Ethiopian cuisine in a warm and inviting atmosphere. I will definitely be returning to enjoy more of their fantastic food and wonderful service.

Despite the heat this weekend, we were craving Ethiopian food and decided to drop in in Addis Abeba for lunch. It's right off Hwy 75 and Beltline right across from the McDonalds after the light in the strip mall. It was easy enough to find and we strolled right in. It is self seating and we picked out a table chairs off to the right side when we entered. It's a decent size space with a fair for live music and plenty of seating; half of it on regular height and the other half bar height seating. There was one young lady serving and there were only 3 other families there. She was attentive and served us with a smile. We ordered taste of Ethiopia, which a mixed dish with Doro wot(chicken stew with boiled egg) kitfo(very slightly fired almost tartare beef) beef tibs(stew; all served in a bed of Injera(their traditional spongy oversized tortilla) made from teff. It has a slightly fermented taste for those who have never tried it before. The plate also had collards, lentils(shiro) and Ayib(homemade fresh cheese). This is right up there with Shebelle for the best Ethiopian food in DFW. Now I haven't tried all the restaurants but have eaten at enough to know what is next level. The explosion of flavors; the subtle heat from the jalapeños and chilli powder/paprika. The rich taste of the Ethiopian ghee it's cooked in. The best part is the injera that has soaked up all the sauces as the last fitting bites. The only downside is wouldn't stop eating, it was so so good and I got my share. I was full for the rest of the day and didn't eat until about 20 hours after that meal. Go try this place....the food is so worth it!

It can be on a sunday afternoon for lunch and it was very quiet but very nice. My cousin ordered for my aunt and I like all 3 of us were. Having the same meal, we got the taste of ethiopia, which had three meat options and four different vegetable options. All of it was delicious except the Shiro, which was bland. I want to commend them for excellent customer service. An older homeless woman stumbled into the restaurant and our server gave her a cup of tea and just let her sit in the back corner of the restaurant as she rested. We weren't bothered by it. She wasn't bothering anyone, but it was just the fact of their kindness cause it was a cold day.

BEWARE they will overcharge you My family had gone expecting good, reasonably-priced Ethiopian food. The service was slow, but we were willing to overlook that. The menu on their website - which is the menu they will give you to order from - is their "takeout" menu NOT their normal menu. When we went to pay the bill, they claimed that the online menu, which is priced lower, is not the same as their in-restaurant menu. They never showed a separate in-restaurant menu with updated prices, and as noted earlier, they specifically give you the QR code to their online menu which has their "takeout prices" when you order. Food was fine. Restaurant was empty except for us and a bit outdated, but that's all fine. It is NOT okay to scam customers!

Hi, I am trying to get a hold of someone to place an order. I am calling both numbers 972 480 0100 & 972 465 9628. Is something wrong with your phone or do I have the wrong number? Thanks.

Great Ethiopian food. Spice level is perfect and great portions. Also, great customer service!

It's a hit or Miss to be honest. But you should definitely try it if you're in the Richardson area.

The awaze tibs and injera were very good. I would've liked the injera to be a little hotter, but this is why I normally don't do take out - Not the same as the restaurant experience. The cabbage was pretty good, but a bit oily and didn't contain many carrots in it. I've definitely had better. Although I liked this spot I would be more inclined to try other spots within the area. $17.00 for lamb tibs and very small portion of cabbage, I think I could do better. But I would definitely come back again. The food was pretty good.

The food is GREAT. Customer service not so much. Takes very long to get the food (even though it's usually slow). In times of Covid; the bathroom was out of hand soap, paper towels and untidy. In addition, came here on a Sunday at 11:40, although the restaurant should have been open, doors were locked and no one was answering the phone.

Lucked up finding an Ethiopian restaurant near where I was. The service is great and good covid practices. The food took a little long to come. It was flavorful as Ethiopian food usually is. If you're in Richardson this is a nice spot to visit for authentic food.

We were in the mood to try something different so we headed to Addis Abeba with a rather large group of friends (party of 30), and had a wonderful time. Although I've had Ethiopian a couple of times before, this was my first time trying this restaurant. I can't say I know what I'm talking about when it comes to this type of food but I can say that it was very good and I thoroughly enjoyed the meal. We shared something called "The Taste of Ethiopia" which was a sampling of different types of vegetables, beans, and meat. The bread that you use to scoop up your food is the best part of the dining experience although don't worry, they do provide forks if you prefer not to eat with your hands. I also tried some of their "honey wine" which is very sweet (think of desert wine), but it's commonly offered on Ethiopian menus. If you're not adverse to really sweet wine, be sure to try a glass. Service was good although there could be a bit of a language barrier depending on who's waiting on your table. The only downside the to entire experience is that once our group was ready to leave and pay our tabs, we asked multiple times (to three different people, including the owner), to bring our bill so we could settle up. Each time they nodded and said OK but never came back to the table. They all just congregated around the bar area. Everyone, (all 30 of us), all had to make our way up to the cash register at the bar to settle our tabs. It would've been way easier and saved everyone a lot of time had they just told us that rather than us sitting around for 30 minutes expectantly waiting for our bill to arrive at the table. Overall the food and experience was good and the owner was so humble and appreciative for our business (especially after struggling to survive during the shutdown). We'll definitely be back to try it again.

I loved coming here such a great place to enjoy the food I loved everything about it. This is the right place to go for Ethiopian food and the perfect place to eat. Enjoy and come and visit when you can.!

Very poor service, like they don't care. Place is empty during lunchtime. Food is ok.

Delicious. I order here for lunch sometimes. Would eat here more often if it was near home. The injera is perfect.

Great food! Try the lamb and rice or yebig tibs or firfir if you go. The times I have been the place is pretty empty, but the food is .

Oh Holy Food Heaven!!! Hubby's plate was cabbage, chickpeas, chicken tibs and beef tibs. My Jr High kids had lamb in a spiced butter sauce with collard greens. I had a spicy beef and chickpea dish with cabbage. The food is served without utensils. Instead, the spongey, sourdough bread serves as both plate and fork. This was our first experience with Ethiopian cuisine. The depth of flavor was so impressive. The outside looks iffy. Inside is simple, but super friendly and quiet. We were the only non Ethiopian diners. The service was patient and excellently attentive. Pricing was VERY affordable (less than $60 for all four entrees). It was all delicious. HIGHLY recommend!

Great customer service. I typically order misir wot several nights a week from my regular spot but they closed early so I tried this one. That was a painful mistake. My order of Misir Wot was extremely bland and almost a slight sweet undertone that was unlike any I've had! The consistency was also very off; soupy. They stored the to-go order in aluminum tins which was a mess because their consistency was not dense enough to keep lentil from spilling out of the container! I only ate it because I was very hungry. Of all the Ethiopian restaurants and the homemade cuisine Ive had, this is without a doubt, thee blandest yet. Based on my experience, this isnt a restaurant I would ever recommend to anyone who is familiar with and interested in having authentic Ethiopian food-- it was more of tolerable derivative one would give to an American friend who doesn't like 'spicy' food

Gosh, I think I have been coming to this restaurant for close to ten years now! I dream about the food. I've since moved away but any time I find myself back in the area, I always make a stop. This is a family owned restaurant and you can sense that as soon as you walk through the door. The staff is always so friendly and accommodating. The food is incredible!! I always order the Taste of Ethiopia with either beef or lamb. Its a little bit of everything on one platter and can be made in larger portions if you are dining with people or alone. You can tell these are family recipes that are made from scratch. I've never had a bad experience at Addis Abeba. My mouth is watering just writing this review!

So, after five years of coming here and becoming a regular, I have to say my initial lunch experience was very much a fluke. We love this place. We usually just get the Half and Half with Yebeg Wot and Yebeg Alitcha, which means we end up with random veggie sides. It also means we can't really advise on the other meats. Sure, we should probably the chicken, and it would be healthier for us, but...lamb. Mmm, lamb. Of their veggie sides, we love their Gomen, Tekil Gomen, and Fosolia. They are not stingy in their cocktail pours either, which is a plus. :-)

Awesome food and great service. I got the beef tibs, Timatim fitfit and lamb tibs OMG delish.... Will be back asap thank you

I don't know what it is about Ethiopian food - it's just so comforting and delicious, it's like a warm hug. This is a small place in a shopping center at 75/Belt Line in Richardson. It's not fancy but the food is great! Their menu says they are vegan friendly and our waitress (who was very inviting) confirmed that all of their veggie dishes are vegan. We had the veggie combo for 2 which comes with a serving of all veggie dishes which is 8 or 9 (for under $20!!). You get unlimited injera as well. You know it's a good sign when there are diners native to the culture eating there & this place was no different. I'll be back the next time I get a craving for Ethiopian.

We came here to grab dinner the other day and it was incredible! I have to say this is definitely one of the best Ethiopian restaurants here. The interior is large and the wait wasn't long for the food. The service is extremely friendly! Our waitress did an amazing job recommending dishes to us that were just spicy enough. I have to recommend the doro wot! It was by far the best. It's served on a large plate with injera (a fermented Ethiopian bread). If you have dietary restrictions or don't want to share the food, you can always ask for the dishes to be put on separate plates. However, it's definitely a lot better shared.

Placed a to go order and the food was very bland and the tibs was undercooked. Tibs should not taste like raw beef, especially with the amount of Ethiopian spices used. The veggie combo was very bland too. Based on the reviews I expected more but this isn't the quality most Ethiopian restaurants have, I'll take my business somewhere else.

There's quite a few well-known foodie spots in this plaza, but this restaurant is tucked away in it's own little corner. My husband and I never had Ethiopian food before, so we were curious to try it. We ordered the Taste of Ethiopia platter as well as the doro wat (stewed chicken) entree. The Taste of Ethiopia platter was huge. We were told it was meant to feed one person, but I think it can easily feed two. It included grilled lamb with onions and jalapenos, stewed lamb in a green sauce, doro wat, and three veggie items which unfortunately I don't know the name, but can describe as an orange sauce, leafy green, and cottage cheese. With the meal, we were given a good amount of injera, which is like a spongy flatbread that you use as a utensil to pick up and eat the food with. It was a fun and delicious experience. We enjoyed combining different items together. My husband's favorite was the lamb, while my favorite was the doro wat. I wasn't aware that doro wat was already included in the platter, so with the extra entree we had a lot of that! The service was excellent and friendly. The restaurant is showing age, but still clean and nice nonetheless. Overall, this was a good place to try Ethiopian food for the first time, and I look forward to trying more.

Not the best Ethiopian food I've had but it was good quality. Atmosphere isn't great and I went there at lunch time which the restaurant was completely empty. I shared a combo of a chicken and lamb dish. I wish I could have picked the veggies but they come with "house veggies". The chicken dish was surprising because it came with a hard boiled egg and one chicken leg which wasn't easy to share / eat with our hands. Also the spongey bread you use to eat with was cold. The food was yummy but overall a little disappointed in the experience.

This place is a blessing and a curse. After going here, whenever I eat yesmir wet or shiro wet anywhere else, it seems bland and boring. Any other fasolia I eat seems saccharine. Even my old favorite Ethiopian spot back home in Harlem seems like it's missing something now. Of course, when I do come here it's great. The decor is similar to lots of Ethiopian restaurants I've been to: poorly lit, tinted windows, impermeable furniture - but the Ethiopian music videos playing on the TV are entertaining, and there's pleasant outdoor seating if the weather is good.

When we go from Dallas back to Plano we stop by and pick up food here always fresh always amazingly tasting not too spicy not too bland

The food was not bad (over all) but the service was horrible. We ordered the combination meat and veggie platter that we enjoyed. They bring you more of the injera if you need more. The tibs, chicken and lentil dishes were good and I enjoyed all the veggies. The fried fish, lacked salt, but still good. It's literally a whole-in-the-wall type of place. We had two servers, one who was decent and the other was just not good. My brother ordered something he did not like because it was supposed to have the beef tibs in it but there was hardly any. We didn't pack it to go so they asked why not (the whole dish was leftover). We mentioned that we didnt like it and they offered us something else. He'd eaten from our platter and was full, we had a full weekend planned so if we took anything to go it would be wasted. She disregarded what he said and brought out a new rice and beef tibs dish and practically forced us to take it. We didnt because we didnt want to throw it away. Her attitude was just rude and nasty. Maybe I would do take out from here but definitely not eating here again. Definitely had better Ethiopian food elsewhere.

I visited this restaurant with 3 other friends and I must say it was a good evening. The service was prompt and very cordial. The waitress did a great job. The prices are very reasonable, and average of like $13 per plate. The food was out in a reasonable time given that it's a restaurant and not a fast food joint. The food was tasty. We weren't sure what to expect and some had reservations about the food but once we ate, we all agreed that the food was good. I enjoyed the atmosphere. It is a family setting, pleasant interior decor, and conducive for a date or just have a relaxed evening. The restroom was clean and stocked. Just gotta say that a restaurant's restroom speaks volumes of their and staff and service. This place is legit. I would recommend it.

A simplistic-looking restaurant with a bar and tv on the wall, situated right off of Central Expressway. Not exactly a place for a special night out, but for any other nights. But when it comes to food, they're really large portions. I had the Taste of Ethiopia, which is a generous sampler of lamb or beef TIBS (cubed meat) with DORO WOT (chicken leg in berbere or red pepper sauce, spiced butter and honey wine, and seasoned with garlic, cinnamon and cardamom), YEBEG ALITCHA (pieces of injera mixed with lamb, slow cooked with mild sauce and spiced butter, SHIRO (roasted and powdered chickpeas simmered in unique, hot and spicy berbere sauce) and GOMEN (spinach cooked with onions, garlic and cardamom). And this is according to the menu. But when I received my plate, it looked like there were so much more. I even believe that my plate came with KIFTO (seasoned lean ground beef, seasoned with kibbeh or spiced butter, cardamom and mitmita or hot pepper). It was a great "walk" around Ethiopia, and I have not had one complaint about anything, not even its spice level, which was perfectly modified to be mild tasting for me. I was warned that the only thing they could not modify was the doro wot, but I found the doro wot to be just perfect and balances itself nicely with the rest of the plate. The only thing I have to mention a heads up is that the lady taking orders the day I came for lunch had a thick accent and spoke haltingly English. She was a great and friendly server, and I enjoyed her service, but just be sure to give time to double check any request for accommodations. SHE: "How do you want this cooked?" ME: "How is this prepared traditionally?" (Hoping it's raw since it's traditional in Ethiopia to eat raw kifto, which is similar to raw kibbeh in Lebanon) SHE: "Little or no cook. No fire." ME: Okay, I want it raw. :) - ordered, received plate, and got something that looks like the kifto was cooked, and confused, I asked her if this was cooked, thinking maybe it's possible it got brown through a heavy hand of seasoning SHE: "Little cooked" ME: "Oh, I thought no cook, no fire. Raw. Red. But it's ok!" SHE: "OH. You want red?" (Looking surprised) "I will fix!" (Must have been my face, since I wear emotions on my sleeve too easily - sorry) - runs into kitchen, and female owner/chef peeks out of the door, and confirms my order and happily makes it (seems like not a lot of people in Dallas eat it the traditional way) And soon, I get the perfectly seasoned raw kifto, and I quickly devoured it, much to everyone's surprise. I was a bit too eager. But really, it was a lot of food, and only later did I find out that the Taste of Ethiopia sampler normally does not include kifto was it was not mentioned in the menu. Was it a faux pas, I do not know. But whatever I ate was one of the most enjoyable Ethiopian meal I've had in a long time and I'm already thinking of going back (a first, for me). I should add also that this is supposedly one of the few Ethiopian places in Dallas that also serves honey wine. ATMOSPHERE: Casual, simplistically decorated with TV and a bar on one wall PRICE: Regular (most dishes below $14, except for sampler plates) SERVICE: friendly, attentive, accommodating

The food here is always amazing, its one of my favorite spots in the Dallas area. The owner and servers are always so kind and welcoming, they make you feel at home!! This is my go to spot especially when I want comfort food. The veggie combo is always good and my favorite is the Shiro. definitely recommend getting the sambusa as well!

This place is always my go to Ethiopian spot. The taste of Ethiopia platter is has veggies and meat. It's a bit of everything. We had Sambusa as appetizers. We left fat, full and happy!!

This place is easy to miss if you aren't looking for it, because it currently sits behind Krispy Kreme, McDonalds, and a recently build Starbucks. It is a small place, but the food is really good and has a homemade quality to it. My go to dishes are the: veggie platter, Doro wot, and the Kitfo. I can literally make a meal out of the kitfo, it is very delicious. If you order it be sure to let them know if you would like it rare (it's traditionally served this way), medium or well done. It is a great place to meet up with friends or to have a casual date with that special someone. I hope you enjoy!

If you want authentic Ethiopian food, there are better options. I went to grab lunch on a Sunday afternoon and I was Highly Disappointed (I grew up with Ethiopians and have been eating the food for years). FOOD: Guys, I had MOLD on my injera..yes a spot of mold. The edges of the injera were all dried up and hard as if it had just been sitting around for days. The injera was puffy and heavy, probably made with a cheaper flour instead of Teff (gluten free). I got the 8 vegetable combo and the meat combo. - For the veggies I got the gomen (collard greens), cabbage with carrots (best veggie dish),and lentil and chickpeas sauces. The lentils tasted odd, not sure how to describe the flavor and the chickpeas were okay. - For the meat dish we got doro tibs (cubed chicken with jalepenos and onion) which were the best part of our meal, great flavor, a little dry though. We also got awaze tibs which tasted like tomato, not spicy at all even though it's supposed to be. There was still a lot of it left when everyone finished eating which tells you something lol. ATMOSPHERE: Decent, not very nice but pretty clean, watered down hand soap in bathroom. SERVICE: Nice, friendly waitress, seat yourself when it's not busy. All in all, there are WAYYYYY better options for Ethiopian food all over Richardson like Dire Dawa, or Desta. Don't limit yourself to this place, I will not be returning.

I specifically told them what I don't want (Timatim Fitfit), and guess what they added anyway now; I had to throw out everything. You will never see me at your restaurant. Disappointed!

I'm a fan. This was my first time trying this type of cuisine so keep that in mind while reading my review. The food was flavorful and the service was sufficient. I thought I would hate injera because I'm not a huge fan of sour, but it was surprisingly not overpowering. I like injera, but don't love it as I did get tired of eating it halfway through the meal and it was filling. I dragged my coworkers with me and they asked for forks so this restaurant does offer silverware. I wanted the most traditional experience possible so I forgoed the fork and scooped with the injera and ate with my right hand only. I ordered the Taste of Ethiopia dish with lamb for 1 so that I could get a good variety. The lamb tibs were yummy but a bit chewier/tougher than I like my lamb. The standouts of the dish was the doro wat with chicken and the greens and cabbage. I ordered the cinnamon tea to follow up the meal. I want to try other Ethiopian restaurants in the area now, but have no problem suggesting Addis Ababa to others at all. I'd go back here myself if the craving strikes.

Picked up food to-go from here. It was subpar in comparison to other restaurants in the area. The chicken tibs were dry and the doro wot has little flavor. In the combination (which cost $17 btw) they should provide better sides instead of spinach and cabbage. I'll be trying other locales so that offer the same type of foods.

Fantastic! Delicious food served in generous portions. I love the family-owned feel of this place. It's hard not to stop in every week.

The food quality use to be one of the best , but this time it was the worst. The receptionist was so rude. I ordered the food through Grubhub but the restaurant didn't receive the order . Really bad service . Sad to see this restaurant decline this fast .

Fantastic every single time. Take away or dine in, this is becoming my favorite place to eat in the Richardson area. It's not super modern inside, but who cares? The food is amazing and the service is great.

This was me and my husband first time ever eating Ethiopian food and we are in LOVE! The restaurant was really nice and clean my only disappointment was their enormous big screen tvs both playing sports and one had the volume turned way up. It had potential to be very classy, but the tvs made it have a run of the mill sports bar feel. Anyhow yes, the service is slow so do NOT come if you're in a hurry, although I suppose you can place a call in. We got timatim fit fit for an appetizer- very good, then me and my husband got the sampler for two platter and our was amazing ! I can't remember the names of the dishes it has but I believe it was called the taste of Ethiopia. We were very impressed. We both cleaned our plates despite the fact the plate took up almost or whole table! Collard greens not bitter but delicious, meat excellent cooked expertly, sauces had unique great flavor we'd never had before. And with the platter you get so much variety, such as 4 types of meat all cooked differently. We will definitely return soon!

Solid Ethiopian food. Be prepared to be super full from all the injera bread. Friendly staff will help explain dishes if you don't know what they are. In the same shopping center at Alamo Drafthouse so would be a good option beforehand.

Tasty flavorful food, Friendly and timely service, decent portions, and relaxed atmosphere. Brighter lighting and outside eating option would change my rating to a 5 star.

First time at an Ethiopian restaurant, went with local friends who are regulars. Superb cuisine: lip smackingly delicious with exotic spices and sauces on both veg and meats. Oursn't overly spicy hot although they will adjust for individual tastes. We could have gone spicier ourselves. Our friends ordered for our group of 4 adults and tweener after discussing with the friendly, soft spoken waitress. At least 15 dishes were heaped on a bed of injera on top of a huge communal platter. We couldn't eat it all despite our best effort. The restaurant decor is casually warm and comfy, located in a nondescript strip mall setting behind a McDonalds. Colorful woven basketry on a wall, gauzy beaded curtains over the windows, varied sized tables for couples and large gatherings. A goodly number of diners for a Sunday night. Not sure if this is a cultural custom, but we had to ask for the check long after the table was cleared. The waitress definitely didn't hover! This was a great introduction to Ethiopian fare; we are instant fans.

I really wanted to like this place. The first time I went, I ordered lamb and rice. The meal was tasteless and the meat was tough. But, I figured since I ordered the meal in Richardson and traveled with it to Irving that may have been the reason it tasted so horrid. Unfortunately, that was not the case.... I went there again yesterday, I dined in with a colleague, the staff was friendly, the restaurant was clean and they have a full functioning bar!!! The food however, was tasteless! and after baptizing my plate with the table salt and pepper I was only able to manage three bites before deciding it was not worth cracking my tooth on those hard pieces of meat. If you do decide to try this place out.... I suggest taking your meal in the form of liquid

Finding this place was a treasure hunt in itself. It is kind of stuck in an odd corner of a plaza not facing the road . If you are behind mc Donalds you are close by. Two nice ladies greeted me right away and had me pick a seat. After ordering a beer I asked for the veggie sampler meal and asked the waitress to pick the 5 dishes that I should try. I have never eaten ethiopian food before so we shall see how it goes. The food was great and very filling. It had just the right amount of heat and wang. It was a great experience. Love anyplace where you can eat the plate too. Lol. The food here is served on the bread that you eat the food with. If you are in the area, you must try it. I definitely will be back.

I'm Ethiopian myself and I rarely go out for Ethiopian restaurants when I have myself and my family who make these kind of meals everyday. This is my second time coming here and I would have to say it was better than the first time I came because I ordered Doro tibs (chicken cubes) -- probably not the best I've tasted. So this time I ordered a veggie combo and they were more than average -- there are other restaurants around in Richardson & Dallas that tasted wayyy better than this place, trust me. The place does looked nice (a better lighting would be great), the waiters were friendly with us, we felt welcomed coming in here, no doubts. My family did order bunch of combo platters; some said they were okay and some said they were really delicious (lamb/beef options). Until one of my family members called out the chef to come out of the kitchen, just to asked about the desserts -- he happened be other than being Ethiopian, we were kind of offended/puzzled because it made the experience less than authentic. I'm not exactly sure if he's the main chef or if he actually have an Ethiopian blood in him but I can tell my family were being iffy about that. Although the ginger tea was probably the BEST stuff I can order off the menu (I ordered twice). Would I come here again? Probably not.

I was in the mood for some Ethiopian food and found this had some good reviews on Yelp. I was very pleased at the dish, Chicken Dur Wot. It was very flavorful and the cabbage and salad sides were perfect. Fortunately, there was a patio area so that I could take in the warm Dallas evening. Oh, I also had the Ginger Tea, for the first time. That was a good choice, if I do say so myself. In another review, a person mentioned that if you are behind the McDonald's, then you are very close. That was a hugely helpful hint as the place was difficult to find.

I gathered a couple of friends and off we headed to Addis Ababa for a girls' night out/Ethiopian eating party. We (we being those of us who aren't vegan) started with steak tartar. Yummy, but spicier than expected. I loved it. My friend didn't care for the chili spice flavor. Then we all ordered the vegetable combo plate - we each selected slightly different vegetable dishes. All of them, however, were good. The food is served atop a spongy bread, injera. The injera is both your serving platter and your eating utensil. The food was just as good as I'd remembered from my time in East Africa - the spinach and cabbage dishes were particularly wonderful. The prices were good, too.

The food was absolutely delicious, the service was not so great. If the food hadn't have been as good as it was I would have deducted another star. We were there for almost 3 hours, not because we wanted to, but because the waitress never came by... As my friend said- They would have sold a lot more things had they actually come to the table. Waters and drinks were never refilled and orders forgotten. I hope it was just a fluke because the food was really good.

This place is a good introduction to Ethiopian food. They have a lengthy menu with all the classics. Their lentil Sambusa appetizers with chili sauce are PHENOMENAL. They are vegetarian and don't even need meat. Your best bet is to get the Taste of Ethiopia which comes with a bit of everything and has two sizes. It comes with a lot of Injera bread, which is a spongy sour bread that's a bit thicker then a crepe and has a spongy, pancake like consistency. For those who don't like sour or fermented taste like plain Greek yoghurt may not like this bread too much, so just act for a fork and eat all the yummy stuff on the plate.