Selam Restaurant and Cafe

Delicious food with friendly and quick service. Our preferred Ethiopian restaurant in the area has always been Zeni but Selam is an excellent option if you prefer something more low-key and less crowded. Highly recommend!

I love this place so much that I want to gatekeep it. I am a regular patron of this restaurant. The food is delicious and reasonably priced. The decor is not fancy, and the service is often slow, but the server is always polite and helpful. There are a lot of Ethiopian uncles at any given time having beers and chit chatting, and they're always very friendly and helpful. They have amazing tea and coffee. The tea is mild, spiced and without milk and tastes heavenly on cold days. The latte is $2.50, which is a such a deal for the bay area and it's better than many $6 lattes I have had. You can actually taste the coffee in that as opposed to it being overwhelmed by milk.

Amazing food!! We took the Miser Wot and Mushroom dulet. Both were spicy and very flavourful. Totally recommend this place for a soulful meal.

Really lovely family run Ethiopia restaurant! Yummy food and friendly staff would definitely recommend this place!

My first time having Ethiopian. It was delicious. The worker gave me advice and answered questions as best he could. But the food was fun and tasty.

Selam was wonderful. We ordered the kita firfir & it was delicious, made to order, & spicey just how we like it. Another plus is the dish didn't have a lot of salt. The atmosphere is very welcoming, as is the staff here. We will definitely return to try other dishes. Highly recommend!

Was craving Ethiopian food and wanted to try a new restaurant- so glad I found Selam because I'll definitely be adding them to my rotation! Not only did Selam have fantastic food, but the service was amazing. My friend and I lost track of time while catching up, and they never rushed us even after they already closed. We ordered the vegetarian combo + kitfo per their recommendation (akin to a beef tartare). I loved how diverse the vegetarian combo was, flavors in a set usually blend into eachother, but each dish held its own here with various spices and textures- it was so fun to eat! The butter from the kitfo added richness without being overpowering, I'd get this again to share with a larger party. Portion sizes are huge- we ended up having enough leftovers for another meal. Thanks Selam for the great meal, I'll be back to try the telba wot, doro wot, and house honey wine!!!

We were craving for Ethiopian delight. We fell back to our usual Zeni which has not been opened for dine-in since COVID-19. Yelp wasn't particularly helpful by letting us reserve a table with waitlist and when we got, it was only open for togo. Nevertheless the person inside Zeni recommended another place close by, Selam to try ou for dine in. Selam had outdoor seating only. Ordered our usual combo, which was very close to our liking with a twist of a new lentil curry in addition to yemisir-wot. That had unique flavor to it (distinct from yemisir-wot red sauce base) and whitened really nice for our palate. Overall food and service was good. Unfortunately our experience was bit spoiled by folks smoking around, so half way we made the rest to go. Once this place opens indoor dining, we'll definitely visit again for the couple of unique dishes. Keep up the good vibe!!

Best of Bay , hands down! I've tried all 4 Ethiopian places near this location and the food here is flavorful and not oily. The people here show Pride, passion. Plus!!! Their prices are 30 % lower than the nearest place. 11 stars !

Stopped by for an early dinner. Interior is basic and barebones, pretty tiny (there are maybe 8 small tables inside). Started filling up by the time we were finishing up our food. The service was great, as the gentleman helping us was kind, prompt, and helpful. The food was amazing. I've had a few other popular Ethiopian restaurants in San Jose, but the meat combination at Selam was the best I've tried. Seriously so good, and cheaper than other similar restaurants as well. Will definitely be coming back!

Selam is perhaps my second time having Ethiopian food, and I have to admit it was what I expected. There was no wait on a Monday afternoon - understandably so - and my friend and I ordered a vegetable combo and beef tebes. All items in the vegetable combo were tasty and spiced well - some arguably too well. Aside from being a "choose your own adventure" experience, we found some of the food too salty / unexpectedly spicy - recommend confirming spice levels before ordering. The beef tebes were a tad on the tougher side, but otherwise flavorful and tasty. Service felt like fast food - order and pay at the counter. The staff member does bring it out, but after that it's pretty much a "have at it." For two people, this was definitely more than enough food, and we weren't able to finish the injira.

Food is unmatched 10/10 always, and the staff if very nice and welcoming. Will always be my place to go for Ethiopian food!

Tried the food at Selam- they have several vegan options including some different dishes which I haven't seen anywhere like Telba wot (flaxseed) Their veggie platter was great too. The cafe is small with indoor and outdoor tables. Luckily there wasn't any wait time, so we got a table right away, however the service was slow. It took almost 25-30 mins for food to arrive. Otherwise food was good.

Was super hungry and wanted to share the large portion meat combo in this small cozy neighborhood hangout. There is a table outside and 4-5 tables inside. They provided water and silverware if you prefer in lieu of traditional method eating with fingers. Easy to find parking and was seated immediately.

10am Saturday morning 1st customers in. Food wasn't the best i've had but it wasn't had neither. good customer service and comfortable and quiet outdoor seating.

My favorite Ethipian restaurant of Bay Area. Delicious and large size portions. .

For an old school,Much like the place that used to be in downtown Campbell The Selma combination was decent, not rave worthy but the assortment of stable Ethiopian items was also a good value The grain, Teff *, they make the fluffy bread from is gluten free and actually good for you. It's cozy and small and much nicer inside than the center it's in! I probably would return.

Such a hidden gem! I first came here during the pandemic, and I recently came back when I was in the area and the food is still just as good as I remember. My go-to is their vegetarian plate. Everything is perfectly cooked and seasoned, and the portions are generous. Peruse their menu, as they have so many other delicious options! This is a family run restaurant, and the care and quality really shines through in their service and consistency. When you visit, you'll find lots of regulars - always a good sign and speaks to a sense of community here. Support your local business - you'll be a fan too :)

I love Ethiopian food and usually go to another establishment nearby. However, wanted to get out of my comfort zone and try a new place and introduce my friend who has never tried it before. Don't be fooled by this hole in the wall because the food is super delicious. Though dining area is small, their food and service is good. Not featured we had to start was the timitam fitfit which became one of my favorites. The acidic flavors form the tomatoes and lime really complimented together with the pieces of injerna. It reminded me a little bit of tomato bruschetta with hint of citrus, super flavorful and refreshing. Next main course, my friend got the vegetarian combo which included red lentils, yellow split chickpeas and stewed cabbage with potato and carrots, collard greens, house salad. I had the meat veggie combo which essentially had almost everything in veggie platter but opted with the Kitfo (lean beef meat) rare that comes with ayib a very light Ethiopian cheese that reminds me of consistency of goat cheese and taste wise is not overpowering almost subtle like butter and enhances the flavor of the Kitfo with spices. I finished off the meal with Ethiopian spiced black tea which helps round out everything and digestion. I will definitely come back here esp for the timitam since I don't see that at other places I've been too.

It had been a while since I had Ethiopian food and that's how we ended up here. First of all the waiter who I am also assuming is the owner had the most kind, gentlest heartwarming smile. The kids made a ruckus as usual about eating something new so we just placed an order for one combo with three veggie dishes and one chicken tibs. We also wanted to try the sambusa but they were out of it. We could hear them cooking away in the kitchen while we waited, and it came out in reasonable time. Everything looked and tasted fresh. Though lentils, chicken and vegetables are also common in other cuisines like Indian, the flavors and spices used here seemed different and unique. The injera was beautiful, fluffy and not too sour. I had ordered chickpeas dish as part of the combo but got cabbage instead, when I pointed that out our waiter immediately apologized and came back with a nice big piping hot bowl of the chickpeas dish. For $17, two of us had a pretty filling meal. I kind of felt bad as I found the restaurant mostly empty whenever I had passed by. They make good and fresh food and definitely deserve more attention!

Delicious traditional food served in a casual restaurant. I don't know what more to say.

Go to Ethiopian place for us. Our usual order is vegetarian combo and shiro. Shiro that we got this time was piping hot and a bit more oily than usual. Yummy though. It was plenty for both of us. Got some shiro and rolls back home as well

Great Ethiopian food, no frills, inside & outside seating (adjacent to the parking lot, nothing fancy). Lots of locals, quick & friendly service. I get the vegetarian sample dish (or w/e its called) and their spiced tea. Always great! Bonus - you can shop at Grocery Outlet right next door afterwards...

Quaint lil cafe with authentic and delicious Ethiopian & Eritrean food. Everything was fresh and some of the best cuts of beef I've had anywhere in Cali in a long time. Sadly, many places use very cheap and poor cuts of meat. Not here ! The waiter was young and perhaps born in America. When I asked for awaze sauce he brought me the dry berbere (lol) but that's okay. He fixed it right up. Everyone was gracious and nice. Wonderful atmosphere in addition to great food. Taste like food prepared in Ethiopia. Excellent homeland cooking and spices. I shall return.

A legit "hidden" gem. Amazing value: $17 for an enormous and delicious plate of food ("vegetarian/vegan combo"). Drinks are very well priced too ($2.50 for tea etc). So refreshing in this age of post pandemic inflation to be able to eat out without feeling like it's a massive treat just to go to a regular restaurant. Folks working there are chill and friendly. Whole bunch of other, I presume, Ethiopians coming and going which is always a good sign of authenticity. Definitely coming back!

Extremely casual local watering hole with pretty bare bones service, but decent budget Ethiopian food on the menu. There were a couple standout aspects, but overall the dishes were pretty underseasoned and below par. Definitely great on value and if you're on a budget as it's certainly cheaper than nearby alternatives, but I personally think you're better off looking elsewhere. Given how everyone raves about the spot, did I just come at a really bad time? As far as service goes, at least we got our food in pretty good time. Food came out within 10 minutes. Beyond that though, it was quite lacking as we had to frequently make additional requests frequently (no napkins, no water, not enough injera etc.) and every time we couldn't grab a staff member before they disappeared. It's impressive how they still managed to get the peeps around us their beers. At least we got napkins to wipe our hands before we left. Perhaps we just caught them at a bad time on a Saturday night, but the menu on display was pretty limited with just five possible dishes (our request for the menu was a simple upwards gesture). We opted for their Beef Tibs and the Veggie Combo which came out to just short of $35 after tax and tip. Quite the steal for a massive platter of food. I'd place Selam as the cheapest option for Ethiopian I've had so far, but also close to the lowest quality food I've had for the cuisine thus far. The injera barely had any sour taste to it at all, had pretty minimal volume to it, and broke apart fairly easily. We didn't get a whole lot of injera either, and we never found out if we could request more by the time we finished our meal. The beef tibs sauce was decently seasoned with a strong buttery flavor, but the beef itself was no good; way too tough and pretty far overcooked. The vegetable dishes were generally fine, but critically underseasoned (except for the red lentils which were great). The onions/beans was a different dish I hadn't had before and it had a pretty mellow but pleasant flavor to it, but was extremely watery and just went everywhere. The carrot/cabbage was undercooked there were firm carrot slices. The salad was a nice freebie consisting of lettuce and tomatoes with a lemon squeeze. The green lentils were decent with a good texture, but didn't really have much flavor to them beyond the lentil aroma. The same can be said for the yellow split peas and collard greens, which I found equally lacking. The red lentils were the only standout dish that was bold and well seasoned, which unfortunately isn't quite enough to carry the whole meal. If the rest of their dishes were like their red lentils I could see its high rating being justified, but as it stands I'm not sure what happened.

Vegetarian combo $17 Ridiculously large portions. Enough to feed 2. Some of the food was a bit under salted by restaurant standards. Everything was really good, like a nice home cooked meal.

I'm pretty much down to try anything...within reason (no furries). But, damn... I was not prepared for Dulet. It was first time seeing Dulet on the menu and as an offal lover, I wanted to try it. It's beef tripe, liver, and ground beef... But, I didn't know it was served entirely raw. First thought, "Ohhh sh*eeeet". I legit thought my ( l ) cheeks would be hugging the porcelain throne for the rest of the weekend. I was fine but yea be forewarned, maybe request it cooked a teeny bit if you're scurred. I was. Making my rounds through the various Ethiopian restaurants in the South Bay and next up, Selam! They've been open for over 15 years but pretty under the radar compared to their competitors with less than 100 reviews. We were the only non-Ethiopian customers so it seemed promising. They're open for takeout, delivery, indoor dining (handful of tables), and outdoor dining (7-8 tables). Staff wears masks. M E N U Breakfast and all-day Ethiopian menu. You can mix 'n match items and combos are available (best value!). Regular and gluten-free injera available. Beer and honey wine available. With rising food costs and inflation, Selam is HELLA cheap. Literally, ordered enough for 5 people and it was only $51 pre-tip. F O O D ***Food spread: https://bit.ly/3vb2EHW * Doro Wot: Spicy chicken stew w/ bone-in drumstick, hardboiled egg ($15.99) ***Available on Saturdays only. ***Add extra hardboiled egg (+$1). Doro wot is my fav Ethiopian dish and this one was decent. Other Ethiopian restaurants usually only give you one drumstick but Selam gives you two. The chicken was tender and easily pulled off the bone with a piece of injera in hand. This is just a preference, I prefer a more saucy doro wot (this more like chicken with stewed onions). Also, it was not as richly spiced and spicy with berbere spices as I expected it to be. * 1/2 and 1/2 Meat Lover ($13.99) --Kitfo, raw: Ethiopian beef tartare w/ aiyb Proper soft texture with a buttery mouthfeel but light in spices (no side of mitmita). The aiyb (Ethiopian cottage cheese) was mild and not overly salty which I appreciate. --Dulet, raw: Beef tripe, liver, and lean ground beef ***Menu states lamb tripe but it's beef tripe. I love tripe and liver but this was not my jam. The dulet had a gristly texture and needed more spices to mask the gamey, barnyard funk. Would be down to try it again elsewhere though. * Vegetarian & Vegan Combo - Shiro: chickpea stew, misir wot: split red lentils, kik wot: yellow split peas, gomen: collard greens, and atakilt wat: cabbage, potatoes, and carrots ($13.99) Usually, I find that the veggie/vegan dishes outshine the meat dishes at Ethiopian restaurants but it seems were given the Americanized version. My fav was the misir wot which packed the most flavor but the spices and heat were very tamed for the entire combo (the gomen and atakilt wat were bland). The textures were on-point though and the lentil dishes were deliciously creamy with a bite. A basket of injera (Ethiopian fermented flatbread) is provided with every entrée, though not enough for the leftovers. The injera was soft and spongey with a subtle tang. S E R V I C E All business. Order inside, they'll bring your food out, and go inside to pay. No check-ins. Arrived around 11 am and food took over 40 minutes (one of three tables). Def more of a place for a leisurely meal. A M B I A N C E Hole-in-the wall in a dated plaza next door to Grocery Outlet. P A R K I N G Plenty of easy free parking in the plaza. Overall, Selam serves great value Ethiopian fare with huge portions. The spices/flavors were too toned down for me though but you can't beat the prices. Maybe you have to specify, "I want it LIT on both ends, please!"

Friendly staff, delicious food, and quick service. Lots of parking and they have indoor & outdoor seating. They also do takeout over the phone and delivery on UberEats. I got the Vegetarian/Vegan Combo. For $14, the portions are incredible. My boyfriend and I easily shared a combo. The shiro and the red lentils are a bit spicy. Everything in the combo was flavorful and delicious! Seasoned very well. Their injera is very fluffy and thin too. We also got our dish in just 5 minutes! I will definitely be back in the future to try their meat dishes. Support this local small business!

The restaurant sits at the corner of a plaza, with lots of parking outside. When my friend and I came for dinner around 7pm, there wasn't any inside seating available since it's a relatively small establishment, so we grabbed seats at one of the tables outside. The service is nice and the cashier/waiter asked us if we wanted to move indoors once some seats freed up. We ordered the vegetable platter and mushroom tibs. In terms of taste, the veggies were a bit underseasoned, but the tibs had a lot of flavor. The red lentils were a bit spicy but paired well with the refreshing salad. The dish came with a basket of injera that was just lightly sour (it perhaps could have been a bit more sour). Overall, the food was pretty good, but we were most impressed by the portion sizes which were generous for the price, and we ended up with a decent amount left over that we packed to go.

I love Ethiopian food and my friend and I found this little hole in the wall! Literally a hole in the wall, I drove past it the first time so slow down with your GPS says to turn! The best way to find it is that it's located right next to Grocery Outlet so just turn into there. Came for an early lunch around 11:30am which I was glad they were open because most Ethiopian restaurants around the area opened at 12pm. It's a small place which just about 5 tables. We were seated by the bathroom. I wouldn't say it's the cleanest place because we had flies around our food but the food was yummy! My friend got the vegetable combo and I got the meat combo. We got them separate because she's strictly vegetarian right now. The injera bread wasn't as sour as I've seen at other places so the meal was enjoyable. Big portions, I didn't eat for the rest of the day because I was so full. Can't beat the reasonable prices. The vegetable combo was $18 and the meat combo was $20.

I came here for dinner and got the vegetarian and vegan combo. For the price, you get an amazing portion. For ~$15 I shared the combo with my girlfriend and we were both satisfied. The savory flavor of the portion with onions and beans was on the level of a meat dish. This location is very small, so the service was very personalized. Looking over was enough to get the attention of the staff. One staff member saw me looking at the menu above the counter and immediately brought me a menu.

Craving Ethiopian food? They put a large quantity of food on your plate here. Compared to another place that we went to, this restaurant has good service. The food is excellently prepared with big portions, fresh. They also give you salad with the meal and don't charge extra for it. This is our go to place for Ethiopian food!!

The food is great!! I got the rice and beef and it was so good! The service is great, very nice. And a lot of people just chill out there, it's very nice.

This is your classic hole in the wall Ethiopian restaurant. The selam combo is your best bet, the combos are great. The dulet and kitfo were ok. The kitfo defitneily did not have the most flavor and it was not rare when I got it, was super well done/overcooked. The dulet didn't have much flavor either, it just didn't mesh well with anything. I will defintiely be avoiding those two dishes but might give the place another try. They are friendly!

This place is rather small and plain inside but the service is very good, and they make sure and ask you how spicy you want an item. There are many items that sound good, so it may be a good idea to get half and half so you can try more than one. The kifto is a flavorful ground beef dish, and it comes with Ethiopian cheese. The minchet wot is a stew that has some nice unique spices and is very tasty. It comes with a hard boiled egg on top, Both go well together and the portion is quite hearty, especially since you eat it with the injera, the Ethiopian spongy bread and it comes on an injera as well. The menu is divided into meat lovers and vegetarian. It would probably be a good idea to pair a meat and vegetarian dish if you get half and half. There was plenty of injera to use --the injera under the stews can get pretty soggy! The salad comes with Italian style oil and vinegar dressing.

Hands done the best Ethiopian food in San Jose. So authentic and not overly exaggerated to satisfy other ethnic groups. Great catering service. Great customer service all around!! The owner "Elsa" is a great example to her staff!! Must try their alchi wot mainly. My favorite dish.

Funny thing happened on my way to another restaurant: I saw Selam. The Eritrean and Ethiopian rock and a traditional mix could be heard outside. It will draw you in. Don't say I didn't want you. The veg plate was delicious, and well seasoned. Perhaps as important, the injera bread here is better than any other sampled locally. And the coffee - well, this is good place for that shot of inspiration. The decor is modest and there isn't much English spoken by the staff, but that just makes everything taste better.

Food - Excellent Food!! Very flavorful. The lentils, greens, salads all very so simple yet elegant. Service - Excellent. Friendly owner/staff. They checked in on us. Ordered the vegetarian combo and mushroom tibs for 3 people. It was sufficient and satisfying from a quantity standpoint. Note to other customers - As a sign of respect, always finish the food you've ordered

Hands down my favorite restaurant in the Bay Area. Hole in the wall Ethiopian food that is to die for. My favorites are the gomen telba (the gomen is so fresh!), the mushroom tibs and their fata- so flavorful, tasty, and fresh! The Aiyb (which tastes like fresh paneer) is also very good. Also the food is very reasonably priced for the large portion sizes, not to mention the deliciousness of the food. There was a time where I came here every week I could -I loved it so much!

Amazing, amazing, amazing. Never ever disappoints. The staff is so friendly. The place is easy to find and easy to get back on the freeway. I live in Marina, down by Monterey and ALWAYS make it a point to come here. We don't have Ethiopian/ Eritrean places down here. I'm praying Selam opens up another place down there My children are part Eritrean and I gotta show them their own culture through the food they make here. Every time I come here, everything is always on point. We love you guys. See you this weekend!

I have to start by saying that the service here is probably the worst I ever had at any restaurant. No smiles, no nothing. I asked for a menu and they pointed above to 5 pictures. I resorted to looking on DoorDash for an actual menu. Service was a 1/5. We started off with some beer. We ended up ordering two Modelos to start. They don't have any Ethiopian beers available, but they do have honey wine. I ordered a veggie combo which is a must try at every Ethiopian restaurant I go to. It was adequate. I'd give it a solid 3.75/5. We also ordered the Kitfo. Now, I usually have this raw, but I wasn't sure if my stomach could handle it after not eating it for a few years. I asked for it rare instead. It was beautiful. I would give it a solid 5/5. We also ordered the lamb tibbs. My partner rated this dish a 6/5. He found it amazing! The flavoring was great. They do give you a basket of injera. There injera is similar to that of other nearby restaurants. If you don't mind the service, I would definitely recommend this place.

Excellent, small, relaxed, food is excellent, beef and vegetables, vegetable platter with lentils, salads, excellent tea. Friendly

Everytime the best food when it comes to Ethiopian craving !! The veg combo and all the dal sides are must try , the flavor of chicken tibs on the side is extraordinary!! Go for authentic Ethiopian food , please don't order sandwiches or etc and waste your money.

This might be my favorite ethiopian restaurant in the bay area. It's fantastic. Plenty of vegan options. The vegetarian combo is $14 and it comes with six different dishes (mesir wot, kik alicha, green lentils, atakilt wot, gomen, shuro) plus a salad in the middle. Mushroom tibs and timatim fitfit each cost $13. The food is savory, flavorful, comforting, and leaves your hands smelling like delicious spices for hours. All the warm stews are melt-in-your-mouth soft and each has a distinct flavor profile. You can get a variety of root vegetables, greens, and hearty lentils, juxtaposed by the refreshing accompanying salad and crunchy jalapeños garnishing everything. The portion size is quite generous - each dish comes on top of a full-sized piece of injera on a big plate, and has a basket of injera rolls on the side. The indoor space is a little small, so it might be difficult to dine with a big group. My partner and I came around 730pm for dinner and the inside was full so we sat outside. If you don't want to waste plastic: Since they serve water in plastic cups, we just brought a nalgene bottle and asked to fill it up. And we brought our own containers to pack away the food we could not finish. Looking forward to eating the leftovers tomorrow!

I love coming here with friends and sharing the veggie platter. Comes with a basket of injera bread that isn't too sour and perfectly scoops up the tasty veggie dishes. My favorites are the red lentils and potato/cabbage. Ask for mild if you can't handle spicy. The last time I was here they served the platter with several slices of jalapeno peppers on each dish and it transferred a bit of spice. They have a salad with light vinaigrette at the center to balance everything out. Massive portions and very tasty. I need to remember that one veggie platter is enough for three people but get a second one for four or more people. Service is very nice and fast here. It's a very casual restaurant and seems popular with locals. You seat yourself, order, and get some cups of water delivered during the short wait. Parking is easy as it's in a strip mall next to the grocery outlet. I'll be back again soon for tasty and cheap Ethiopian food.

Awful service. I usually review just the food, but for that, you should at least get the guy to take your order.

Affordable and tasty dishes. Generous amount of food. The food is very healthy and not greasy. The time of preparation also fast. The lamb is quite tender. The potatoes is al dente not mushy. Injera is taste great. Curious about their doro wot for weekend special only.

Ordered take out with a colleague. I'm vegetarian and had the Vegetarian Sampler. My colleague prefers chicken and enjoyed the spicing of their dish, they just wished for a little more heat . First, we ordered both gluten free and standard injera. They weren't labeled when they arrived so we had to guess, which was which. Other than that, I have to say this is the best injera I've ever had. I've patronized Ethiopian restaurants from San Francisco to San Jose, this Injera was lightly sour and had the softest spongiest texture I've ever had. It was wonderful. I really enjoyed the dishes in my vegatarian sampler, the spice and heat levels were perfect for me. I did miss the carrots in the vegetable dish that was collard greens, cabbage, and potato. All of the other items were just great put together and wrapped in that beautiful Injera. My colleague and I have vowed to come back for another order in a couple weeks. My lunch looked and smelled so good and I enjoyed it so much that my colleague wants to order the vegetarian sampler with a side of a different chicken dish next time. I think we're going to go through the whole menu in short lunchtime spurts.

A good sign: every time we go, there are regulars there. My family enjoys the veg combo, tibs, and sizzling beef. The portions (with injera bread) are enough for at least 2 meals. Call ahead to avoid the wait (sometimes it takes 30 or more minutes). P.S. Leftover injera pairs well with leftover Chinese stir-fry!

Went here with some friends from UC Santa Cruz and it was my first time trying Ethiopian and it looks a bit sketchy. But it was great! I loved the food there is a large family style platter that is very good and lets you try a little bit of everything. I've tried other places in San Francisco, but none of them had the same amount of flavor, comfort, and good portions for your money like this one. Hands down my favorite and recommend for first timers

This review is more from my husband than me. He frequents this place often! He usually gets the special with a side of miser wot. Their food is spiced perfectly with just the right amount of heat. There are vegetarian options and portions are massive. He says it is worth every penny. (When he left his wallet there, they also immediately contacted him when they found it. Great service!)

Awesome authentic and tasty Ethiopian food! The combos are fabulous!

I've only been there once, and that was for take-out. The vegetarian combo we ordered was delicious. The extra order of injera allowed us to have enough for the both of us for two meals! Highly recommended, and we are definitely coming back.

Living in the middle east definitely comes with some Ethiopian and Eritrean food perks- I was lucky to live in an area where Ethiopian food was everywhere, and this restaurant tasted and looked the exact same as it would there. We ordered the veggie combo, which was delicious and extremely filling, and the shiro was amazing- I would definitely recommend ordering a plate on the side. Super affordable and delicious.

First time trying Ethiopian food and no regrets! The flavors were amazing. Spices magnified the flavors of the meats and vegetables in such a complimentary way. Wonderful food and kind restaurant staff.

Amazing food! We ordered from here for dinner and we could not have been happier with the food. Some members of my family had never tried Ethiopian food before and they loved it too. Will definitely be ordering again! Interior wasn't impressive looking at first but it was very easily made up for by the amazingly good food and super friendly woman at the counter! Very generous portions, too! Would definitely recommend.