Enat Ethiopian - Optimist Hall

I’ve been to Optimist Hall several times, but this was my first time trying Enat. I will definitely be back, it’s the best Ethiopian that I’ve had in the Charlotte area. Flavors are amazing and the portion sizes match the pricing.

It was my very first time eating Ethiopian food, and I have to say I am so impressed. And even after one time, I feel like I might be addicted. It was so fresh and delicious. And flavorful, and I'm so glad that I took a risk to try some food that I had never tried before. Great job to list his food.

This was such a good dish! We got the large plate that has a few different options on it (beef, lamb, chicken, etc.). We shared it between 3 people and it was more than enough. You can probably share it between 4 people to be honest. Note that some of the stuff is pretty spicy!

If you’re looking for an Ethiopian restaurant, you’re in for a treat! They offer gluten-free Injera made with teff, which is a fantastic option. The staff is super friendly and really knowledgeable about the menu, so feel free to let them know you want the 100% Injera made with teff. Plus, there’s a delicious vegan option available right on the menu. Enjoy your meal!

This is my 2nd time trying Ethiopian food. I ordered Lamb Tips with pea split and beans and carrots as sides. All of them taste great! The size is decent too. I will definitely go back and try other food there

Enat is simply an authentic Ethiopian staple in Charlotte. The food is warm, fresh, and delicious ALL THE TIME! Keep up the great work Enat 💪🏾🏁

Spicy lamb platter with collard greens & red lentil stew. 10/10 no complaints

My 1st time having Ethiopian food and it was a great experience. I ended up getting the combo with comes with 3 meats and 3 sides. I tried the lamb, chicken, and beef with red lentils, yellow lentils, and collards. My favorite was the lamb by far! It was cooked amazingly. Such a unique flavor to everything. Savory, earthy with some spice and citrus notes. My God, such amazing food! The injera was really good as well.

When this stand came to Optimist I was so excited because I am a big fan of Ethiopian food but I'm not sure where to find it in the city. I had a lot of hope that this would be good and it exceeded my expectations in every single way. I truly get tunnel vision for this place when I come here although a lot my favorite food stands are here. But this place is so irresistible and delicious so I keep finding myself returning here for more. Onto the food! I usually get the Tibs with Chicken or Ribeye (pictured), the Miser (pictured) and always the Tikel Gormen. The injeera is a delicious sponge that absorbs all of the flavors of the other food items. I usually rip a piece of the injeera and take some meat, lentils, and cabbage and this creates the perfect harmony of flavors. Each bite is packed with flavor that I will forever crave. I think I prefer the chicken a little more than the ribeye but that's because I prefer chicken a little more generally. But the ribeye is also so delicious and tender. The addition of jalapeños and red onions in the meat just creates literally the best flavor ever. And they give you a lot of injeera/ the portions are generous. The cabbage seriously goes perfectly with the meat too. Sometimes I switch up the other side for variety but I'm loyal to the cabbage. Even thinking about it is making me drool and I will probably be getting this asap. I really love how fast the service and how nice the people are that work there. They take the time explain the different items and give recommendations. I really want to try other foods on the menu but I am truly addicted to getting this everytime so maybe I will go with others to get a bigger spread. I'm sure everything else is delicious. Definitely give this place a try if you're at Optimist!

This is my go-to spot at Optimist Hall. I can always trust that I'm going to get a filling, delicious, healthy meal. The service, prices, and portion sizes are excellent. I also got the special tea they were offering. It was delicious! Although not their fault, the pager system wasn't working quickly. So I waited a little longer than I needed to.

Went with a group of friends and ordered family style! The food was spiced really well. We enjoyed the food. Did not take too long to come out and very FRESH. Can't wait to come back!

The Awaze Tibs are insane. Especially with the injera. Believe the hype. Opened my eyes to Ethiopian cuisine in a big way.

Service was fair & the ambiance is family friendly. The protein, sauce & peppers were my favorite