Sengatera Ethiopian Restaurant

Ethiopian restaurant · King

Sengatera Ethiopian Restaurant

Ethiopian restaurant · King

3833 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, OR 97212

Highlights

Festive selection for Ethiopian eats seasoned with indigenous spices, plus live music on weekends.

3833 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, OR 97212 Get directions

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"Sengatera celebrates Ethiopian culture through food and drink service, but the spot was also known as a place to see live Ethiopian music on the weekends. Menu highlights include bozena shiro, beef stewed with ground chickpeas, spicy berbere, and various aromatics, as well as the vegetarian chickpea dish shiro." - Maya MacEvoy, Eater Staff

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"Sengatera Ethiopian Restaurant is celebrated for its exceptional Ethiopian cuisine, offering dishes such as lamb tibs and assortments of vegan wats to be enjoyed with injera flatbread. It features Ethiopian music played by a DJ during SBORW." - Brooke Jackson-Glidden

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Graham Garner

Google

The food came out cold, and the portions were skimpy! The lady who dropped off the food barely acknowledged us and didn't pause to check on us before leaving. There flavors were pretty good, but nothing was exceptional. The decor was interesting but the server was this shy girl who talked with a whisper and definitely didn't welcome us or give us any sort of context.

Nebat Lema

Google

I have tried their Special which has all veggies and meat options. It was very authentic and delicious. I would definitely suggest for any one who would like to experience true authentic Ethiopian food.

Mallory Hartz

Google

Delicious, flavorful and delightful. Sengatera was my first experience eating Ethiopian food and I was so amazed. Everything was delicious and very reasonably priced. Atmosphere was laid back and casual and service was friendly and quick. 10/10!

Cheryl Franceschi

Google

We've been looking for a standout Ethiopian restaurant ever since our fav on NE Broadway closed several years ago. This one isn't it. The food is is fine, but not the deep, earthy flavors we know to be great Ethiopian cuisine. The family's service was excellent, and they took care of everything we needed. The atmosphere isn't why we come to any restaurant, but there didn't seem to be care taken here with the decor, ND a sticky exterior door that we had to close ourselves to keep the cold out was annoying. We'll keep looking...so thankful that Portland has many choices for this wonderful cuisine.

Jared PoVey

Google

Great find in Portland. Service was good; help with the menu would have been nice, it had to be obvious my crew were new to Ethiopian food. We essentially guessed at what looked good..... Food was absolutely amazing. Home cooked, authentic spices, nothing was pre-cooked. I'd go back anytime.

Ryx T

Google

Sizable and tasty portions of vegetarian Ethiopian staples! I got the lentil sambusa and vegetable combination, with extra injera. Most of the vegetarian dishes were about what one would expect, but the keyser/beet dish really stood out! It had incredible texture and flavour. I'd never had sambusa before, and they were perhaps the stars of the meal. Crispy, light, and delicious! Pricing is incredibly reasonable, with one combination+appetizer easily covering either 2 people or 1 person's 2 meals. The injera was also great, and we had extra to have with shakshuka at home the next day! :)

Grant

Google

Chicken and eggs tasted like they'd been prepped and staged for consumption a week earlier. My wife and I agreed that it was the worst Ethiopian food we've had in Portland based on the meat/protein. Veggie dishes were good though.

Banchi Nigane

Google

Sengatera Ethiopian Restaurant offers a delightful culinary experience, with a standout recommendation being the Vegetable Combination and Sengatera Special. The Vegetable Combination is a flavorful medley of fresh, well-prepared vegetables that showcase the richness of Ethiopian cuisine. The Sengatera Special, undoubtedly a highlight, brings together a harmonious blend of spices and textures, making it a must-try for those seeking an authentic and satisfying dining experience.