We've eaten here many times over the last 15 years and the food and service is better each time we come. Everything is delicious and fresh and everybody is so welcoming and friendly.
We got the lega tibs and zilbo gomen. Both were amazing and definitely the best food we've eaten. My personal favorite is lega tibs. Would definitely recommend and will be back again next trip !
Parris Daniel
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September 04, 2026
My first time being to this restaurant although I have been experienced in Ethiopian food many times before and my family is also from there , when I first sat down, I wanted a beef sambusa but was guided to chicken wings instead and I did feel a bit offended as a black woman, it seemed as though the server (who I assume is her daughter) just assumed maybe I didn’t know anything about their food but I still thought it was a little rude but kept dining in.
Everything in terms of food was delicious, I had to ask for my sambusa again and a spoon and fork which I felt should be on the table anyway because not everyone will eat the whole thing with their hands but for the most part I understood and enjoyed the experience
I didn’t like how it wasn’t mentioned gratuity was included within the check so my meal was a lot more than what I had planned for but thankfully I had enough. I asked her about it (the younger one, assuming she’s the other woman I mentioned daughter) and she couldn’t even explain to me what gratuity was. I’m not trying to be offensive but I just feel if that is the policy it should be stated because otherwise it’ll leave you feeling scammed. I did feel a little taken advantage of given they possibly never seen me around but again if it has always been that they include gratuity, I have no issues, I just wish it was mentioned
Chyann Mendes
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August 02, 2026
My first experience having Ethiopian food, was absolutely delicious!
Sara Rozario
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August 30, 2018
Nice casual place to visit for hookah. They have a seating area located in the side alley of the restaurant. We went on a Friday night and they had a dj outside playing great tunes. Would recommend getting the sambusas! Abs delicious.
Tauzsha Tutu Jones
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August 01, 2021
Ordered the beef tibs and got a big chunk of meat (mostly fat) on a bone smh had to toss the whole thing, complete waste of money..Not to mention, the owner was RUDE. I won’t be returning, I will continue going down the street to Champion Kitchen Instead
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We've eaten here many times over the last 15 years and the food and service is better each time we come. Everything is delicious and fresh and everybody is so welcoming and friendly. We got the lega tibs and zilbo gomen. Both were amazing and definitely the best food we've eaten. My personal favorite is lega tibs. Would definitely recommend and will be back again next trip !
My first time being to this restaurant although I have been experienced in Ethiopian food many times before and my family is also from there , when I first sat down, I wanted a beef sambusa but was guided to chicken wings instead and I did feel a bit offended as a black woman, it seemed as though the server (who I assume is her daughter) just assumed maybe I didn’t know anything about their food but I still thought it was a little rude but kept dining in. Everything in terms of food was delicious, I had to ask for my sambusa again and a spoon and fork which I felt should be on the table anyway because not everyone will eat the whole thing with their hands but for the most part I understood and enjoyed the experience I didn’t like how it wasn’t mentioned gratuity was included within the check so my meal was a lot more than what I had planned for but thankfully I had enough. I asked her about it (the younger one, assuming she’s the other woman I mentioned daughter) and she couldn’t even explain to me what gratuity was. I’m not trying to be offensive but I just feel if that is the policy it should be stated because otherwise it’ll leave you feeling scammed. I did feel a little taken advantage of given they possibly never seen me around but again if it has always been that they include gratuity, I have no issues, I just wish it was mentioned
My first experience having Ethiopian food, was absolutely delicious!
Nice casual place to visit for hookah. They have a seating area located in the side alley of the restaurant. We went on a Friday night and they had a dj outside playing great tunes. Would recommend getting the sambusas! Abs delicious.
Ordered the beef tibs and got a big chunk of meat (mostly fat) on a bone smh had to toss the whole thing, complete waste of money..Not to mention, the owner was RUDE. I won’t be returning, I will continue going down the street to Champion Kitchen Instead