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Abyssinian Kitchen
88
/100 (323 ratings)
Restaurants
African
Ethiopian
African
Ethiopian
Dinner
African
Ethiopian
Seating
Table Service
Reservations
Dinner
Mid-range
"There are very good reasons for so many five star ratings. The warm heart of this place veritably oozes from the atmosphere, the service, the..."
Lynn Gilbert
"Fabulous food! Unfortunately, I ate the food before I took pictures! I did get pictures of the drinks. Mine was a gimlet, and it was light and..."
Veronica Antal
"We have been fans of Ethiopian food for many years. In a town with a lot of it Abyssinian Kitchen stands out. Everything was fresh. Even collards..."
Todd Ellner
"This place is unique from other restaurants in many aspects. It serves high quality Ethiopian cuisine and the atmosphere of the restaurant is warm..."
Lawrence Partlow
"Warm, attentive service from the moment you walk into the restaurant. Really well-made injera. Very delicious food. Menu was easy to understand and..."
Gloria Wu
"Wonderful entrĆ©es. Vegetarian dishes bring an extra level of freshness. Plus, Jaredās cocktails are..."
Jeff Heglie
"After entering we had the host take us to our table immediately. After sitting we decided to switch our table due to direct air from HVAC. The host..."
Pratik Jain
"Fantastic food and service. Reasonable prices for the quality you get. Definitely ask your server about the spice levels. Some dishes can be very..."
Jack Herrington
"SO GOOD!!! Weād never had Ethiopian food before so we relied on our server to walk us through the menu. They were so helpful and attentive and they..."
Haylee Woll
"We ate here tonight, it was my first time eating Ethiopian food, and it was amazing!! 11/10! I had the spicy beef tartare, it was soo delicious. The..."
Kami
Sengatera Ethiopian Restaurant
88
/100 (393 ratings)
Restaurants
African
Ethiopian
African
Ethiopian
Dinner
Lunch
Injera
Kitfo
Traditional Coffee
Lentil Sambusa
TIBS Grilled Beef
Ethiopian Special Coffee
Beer
African
Ethiopian
Seating
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"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..."
Nebat Lema
"Sengatera Ethiopian Restaurant offers a delightful culinary experience, with a standout recommendation being the Vegetable Combination and Sengatera..."
Banchi Nigane
"Excellent food, friendly service, nice relaxed atmosphere. Bar pours the drinks heavy A+ Dress warm, the restaurant is on the cool side. Nice music..."
Hi-me Rodriguez
"Delicious food. Chill atmosphere, friendly..."
gerald
"The sambusa and combo special were superb. Generous portions, food is fresh and authentic. New regular go-to spot for Ethiopian whenever Iām in..."
Azur Jafari
"Best vegetarian/vegan Ethiopian food I have had in Portland. Excellent service, super warm and welcoming. They have an absolutely mouth-watering..."
Chloe C
"Iām so glad I found this restaurant! I was looking for a place to get Ethiopian food that had good vegan options. The food was delicious, and the..."
Leoul
"Absolutely delicious meal! I highly recommend the sambusa and combo platter. Excellent..."
Haley Jones
"They are so wonderful!! Owner is incredibly welcoming and treats you like family. Really good food I recommend the tibs and..."
Julia Hoyos
"We really enjoyed this place; an absolute must for Ethiopian food! Priced reasonably for the taste, atmosphere, and service we received. Also loved..."
Tippin Harkins
"Delicious, flavorful and delightful. Sengatera was my first experience eating Ethiopian food and I was so amazed. Everything was delicious and very..."
Mallory Hartz
"Absolutely delicious! Probably my favorite east African restaurant in town. Plus it is great that they have gluten free options including the..."
Peter Brandsgaard
"Quite literally the best Ethiopian restaurant Iāve been to in a while. I donāt know how they got the food and Atmosphere so right, but they did..."
evelyn āYourHighnessā
"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..."
Jared PoVey
"Sizable and tasty portions of vegetarian Ethiopian staples! I got the lentil sambusa and vegetable combination, with extra injera. Most of the..."
Ryx T
"Sengatera Ethiopian Restaurant and Bar, under new ownership and management, offers amazing food, including their renowned Sengatera Special and Tibs..."
selam yoisef
Gojo Ethiopian Restaurant
88
/100 (338 ratings)
Restaurants
Ethiopian
African
Ethiopian
African
Dinner
Lunch
Hot Cinnamon Tea
Misto Meat Combo Middle Vegetarian Sampler 6 Around Outside
Doro Wot
Honey Wine
Veggie Combo
Beef
Yatsuhashi
Sit down
African
Ethiopian
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I had Ethiopian food after 5 years. It is a family driven restaurant. A beautiful and small restaurant - nothing fancy quite raw. Excellent food.we..."
prateek bansal
"Awesome food! Best Ethiopian food in town. Highly recommended..."
Subhendu Pandit
"Veggie sampler is great - you get a portion of all the veggie dishes, and theyāre all pretty good. (Typically Iām not a fan of at least one or..."
Cate Blouke
"popped in here for dinner and had a delicious meal! we ordered the vegetarian combo and every dish was so good. there was a great mix of lentils,..."
Madison Carter
"Amazing Ethiopian food!!!! We got 5 dishes and drinks and the price was amazing. The waitress/hostess was super kind and..."
Aida Julieta
"Bole Ethiopian may be a small venue but where they lack in accommodations they make up in the food. The servings are large and very flavorful. They..."
Evan H
"Sooooo good. My favorite meal in Portland thus far (and weāve had a LOT of good food in Portland!). Generous portions. Really affordable...."
Charlotte Li
"Not bad for a small size restaurant. Itās a family owned restaurant. Their Derek tibs is..."
Lij Azigza
"Don't let the location or look of the place scare you... the food was incredible, service was great. We got the vegetarian combo and the misto meat..."
M S Murphy
"We ordered the Vegetarian Combo + one order of Spicy Chicken. The each of the dishes that came out on the traditional Injera platter was distinct. No..."
Liz Wharton
Red Sea Restaurant
88
/100 (192 ratings)
Restaurants
Ethiopian
African
Ethiopian
Vegetarian Friendly
African
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
African
Ethiopian
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Absolutely delicious food! Our family enjoyed this meal, including our 5 and 7 year old girls who kept commenting on how delicious it was. The..."
Erin Fortin
"Very authentic food. The chicken dumpstick and the okra are my favorite. The black tea with spice is very..."
Cidi Chen
"Amazing food, bursting with flavor. The place was full of smiling faces and accommodating service. The food was so so good. Definitely a fun,..."
Sarah F
"Always consistently delicious! The injera is unique and uses quality teff flour! Hamli, sambusas, and meat sampler = amazing. (This review was long..."
Ryan Williams
"Delicious like always! Vegan and vegetarian..."
Damaris Mayans Ramon
"We were out celebrating my birthday and I wanted to try something Iāve never eaten before. We found this little place on google maps and decided to..."
Nancy Henion
Emame's Ethiopian Cuisine
87
/100 (21 ratings)
Restaurants
African
Ethiopian
"Top Choice in the Food Cart Mob. It's almost overwhelming to walk this block deciding on what to eat. There are so many choices! After a long..."
Christina Ren
"Hit the spot. We ordered the Mesir Wat (red lentils) with berbere sauce. It was nicely spiced and quite filling. The dish came with two side salads..."
Imelda
"This food was so comforting and delicious! Definitely cooked with love. I got the vegetarian special, and it's a lot of delicious food that combine..."
Katie Hill
"Pretty damn good. I'm not super experienced with Ethiopian food, but everything I've had here has been pretty tasty. Last time I just asked for..."
Torsten Kieper
"I adore this little food cart. The food is made with love. I get the vegetarian lunch special everytime and its the best lunch $8 can buy. The spicy..."
Patrick McNearney
"Awesome, loved the food! It's hard to find Ethiopian food outside of N/NE and this one is! I highly recommend..."
Haley Zanze
"Really tasty food with yummy vegetarian options! Another added benefit is the gluten-free Teff Injera! Well worth the..."
Jeremy Pierson
"Good food. I'm not crazy about Ethiopian generally but I liked this..."
Alex Hughes
"I got the vegetarian special and it was delicious. Definitely recommend..."
Sabrina B.
"Great place for..."
Brent Gilmore
"Your injera and wet was delicious betam yetafetal..."
Tedros B
"Very..."
Vitaliy Grazhdan
Queen Of Sheba
85
/100 (591 ratings)
Restaurants
African
Ethiopian
African
Ethiopian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Lamb
Sit down
African
Ethiopian
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"One woman running all the stuff the day we came so it was a bit slow to order and pay but the woman was nice and direct, hardworking. Great mix of..."
Lulu Adams
"Great food and so much of it too! Service is good for such a small operation. Def a favorite stop in..."
Kimmie
"Truly good food with large portions. The place is small and there was only one person working there that evening, so service took a bit. Still, it..."
Bao Le
"This restaurant has been here since we moved to Portland in 2006, though I think it's been here for far longer. It's definitely worth a try though..."
Jeremiah Jordan
"Incredible food, lovely owners. If you're looking for generous portions of genuine Ethiopian food (VERY vegan-friendly), I couldn't recommend them..."
Ryx T
"Been trying to expand my culinary horizons and with some encouragement from friends, decided to try Ethiopian cuisine. A search on the Internet..."
Steve Matthews
"Very delicious food! We didnāt realize they needed a reservation to eat but they sat us anyway. Great portions and amazing flavors! Their house..."
Ziane Silvers
"This is one of our go-to dinner spots as a family. The food is amazing, filling, delicious and flavorful. The staff/owners are great. It's truly a..."
Amanda L
"Great Ethiopian food place. I love hands on food so it was right up my alley. Their injera (type of sourdough bread) is not inherently GF and in..."
Amy Homer-Brown
"I like all kinds of different food from all over. I had never had Ethiopian food before but if this is what they have the rest of the world needs to..."
Forrest Kaminski
"Come in, seat yourself, and be patient; you can't rush perfection! Great people, great vibe, great food. Get the communal option and bring your best..."
Hayden Cableson
"Inedible gem hidden right around the corner from the Wonder Ballroom. We accidentally stumbled upon this place while waiting for our concert to..."
ari hoffman
"The place is simple, but the hostess was lovely. She lit up when we engaged her about her country and its customs. The food was a fun experience. We..."
Carlin Ryal
"Ethiopian food amazement!!!! Will not..."
Marc Marin
"It's a slightly stuffy place with pretty nice food. They do have a room with fans, so we chose to sit there. We ordered a chicken dish and a..."
jolene singh
"First time eating here and I didnāt know it is eaten with your hands but I guess that is an experience in itself. I ordered the potatoes and green..."
Timisha Wilson
"Always great food and friendly..."
Brad Benson
E'njoni Cafe
83
/100 (1598 ratings)
Restaurants
African
Ethiopian
African
Ethiopian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Espresso
Sangria
Injera
Migas
Veggie Feast
Honey Wine
Fanta
Ethiopian Coffee
Ethiopian Tea
Kikil
Hummus with Veggies
Fish TIBS
Falafel Plate with Lettuce Onion Tomato Hummus and Pita
Beef
Sit down
African
Ethiopian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Been to EāNjoni Cafe a few times. Their veggie plates are a bit richer in texture than other spots in town, so really good for cold weather..."
Felicity F
"Great food, and great service. Definitely a good place to go if you're looking for something hearty and..."
Kathryn Hoffberg
"I got the kikil (goat stew) and a St George to drink. I showed up right as they were opening, but despite interrupting their prep they were very..."
Nick Fraker
"The food was delicious. We ordered medium spicy. I wish we would have gone with hot. Nevertheless it was fantastic. The honey wine was refreshing and..."
Eccentric Wanderer
"Truly delicious food. Best plate I've had in a while. Bite of the night was the peanut yam soup with the injera. Be sure to order extra sides of..."
Ross Brackett
"Absolutely delicious!! EāNjoni is a beautiful family run restaurant, the ambiance is wonderful and warm! The service was excellent! We loved the..."
Eliza Anderson
"Excellent food, fantastic service, we will definitely be..."
Sara Nelson (AbsintheMlNDED)
"One of the only dine-in Ethiopian restaurants, post-Covid, that we could find. Nice selection of offerings. The two stand-outs, out of the 5..."
Tom and Liz Strekal
"Such a good experience about the food and the service. This is my first time eating Ethiopian food and the ingero totally matched the spices in the..."
Chih-Ping Lee
"OMG this place was so incredible! Great cocktails but donāt forget to order the tea! š¤Æ we got the vegetarian platter for two and it was mind..."
Narr Kit Kat
"One a scale from 1-2 1 being amazing and 2 being super dooper amazing i give this place a 5! Amazingly great simple wonderfully seasoned food served..."
Mike Roake
"I love Ethiopian food. I ordered the veggie combo and an additional side of Injera bread. The food is tasty, but I expected it to be a bit more spicy..."
Nikhilkumar Jadhav
"Absolutely exceptional. I can't believe I've lived in Portland for two years before trying this place. Don't make the same mistake! I just got..."
Chloe B
"The food is great, excellent choices for vegetarians and vegans. The service left a bit to be desired. The place was practically empty when we went,..."
Kiran Chikkadi
"I ordered a vegetarian plate and all five were perfection, as was the injera. The bread was fresh and tender, and all the veggies were well seasoned..."
Monica Glasscock
"Friendly place to go, great..."
Karl Bryan
Enat Kitchen
82
/100 (639 ratings)
Restaurants
African
Ethiopian
African
Ethiopian
Dinner
Lunch
African
Ethiopian
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
"Visiting Portland and stopped at Enat kitchen. Food is delicious. I had kitfo with steamed Collard Green, lettuce and home made cheese. Imported..."
Gefersa Trading PLC
"So good, one of the nicest ambience and friendliest service amongst the selection of Ethiopian spots in town. I love that the veggie platter has the..."
Anubhav Jain
"Sambusa āāāā - I liked the lentils inside - was surprisingly filling - I could see myself craving this - at first I was surprised there was..."
Nicole
"I had a great experience here. The injera transported me back to Addis Ababa, lol! The gomen, shiro, and wot were spiced just right and it's always..."
R_ V_B
"Great place! Loved the food and the services. The music was great too. Will definitely be coming..."
Lena Eidi
"Customer service here is usually really good! The quality of the food can be hit or miss. At times it has been served lukewarm or cold, and other..."
Joni Renee Whitworth
"Been here a couple of times. Always get the sampler platters and have always enjoyed them. Food maybe could have been a little bit hotter, but it's..."
Erik Walker
"Came by here on a whim because we were hungry and on our way to get fireworks, stuck in traffic, and looked over and saw a parking spot right in..."
Fn MK88
"Amazing food. So delicious. So good. I love Ethiopian food so much. I love this restaurant. They accommodated my need for no lentils. I love them. 7..."
Jennifer Scott
"Ethiopian restaurant hospitality, when practiced by a family business, is hella sweet. The menu offers all the standards, plus a few items that are..."
DrPfeiffer
"6/8/23 food is fresh and delicious! Could be more seasonings - seems like it's milder in flavor than I remember. Happy to see original owner is still..."
Isa Dean
"We already visited the restaurant twice already in the past month. Their food was amazing, especially key wot and kitfo. If you don't know what to..."
Piaw Kerdpech
"Delicious food - family platter was generous and easily satisfied the 4 big eaters in our family. We loved all the dishes represented, but the..."
Toni J
"The goat Ethiopian restaurant in Portland. Iāve tried every Ethiopian place in town and Enat takes the cake. I eat here as much as I can. Get the..."
Ted M.
"Yitbarek and his mom were very pleasant. We learned few things about traditional Ethiopian cuisine. We got platter that was enough for two of us,..."
Danijel Teofilovic
"Ate take out and Iām convinced it was some of the best food Iāve had in 2020. Incredibly flavorful and tasty. Looking forward to next..."
Mike Olson
Bete Lukas
81
/100 (810 ratings)
Restaurants
African
Vegan Options
Ethiopian
African
Ethiopian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Eggplant
Lamb
Beef
Sit down
Ethiopian
African
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Mid-range
"We recently made our first post pandemic visit to Bete-Lukas, and everything was refreshingly similar to the way it always has been. The gentleman..."
John Kutasz
"this was my first time having ethiopian food and it was a delightful experience! the waiter was a character and kept us highly entertained. good..."
Hannah Dressler
"This place is such a hidden gem in Portland! The service you receive is incredibly personal and refreshingly entertaining and the food does not..."
Jarrett Volinic
"Food was so so so so so good. Amazing service, the waiter was so fun. Perfect place for those new or familiar with Ethiopian food to really taste the..."
zephyr
"We tried to get in a few e weeks back but it was so busy they turned away people. We tried again last night after making reservations ( do this) and..."
Nieves
"My first experience trying African cuisine. We ate āfamilyā style. Small restaurant and it was very busy the 3 hours they are open. Would be back..."
Chris Ochoa
"Very peaceful elegant setting, wonderful African music, well prepared delicious dishes. A true delight! Try the beef & vegetable combinations and..."
Blind Ivan
"Bete-Lukas is a special place for me; it was one of the first meal I had in Portland and it makes me so happy to know they are still here. They offer..."
Spencer Wuthmann
"We loved Bete-Lukas! Excellent food - we got the veggie salad and vegetarian combo, and both were very, very good. The staff was sweet and funny...."
Adeline Medeiros
"This place can be easy to miss, on top of a tattoo shop, but try not to! The food is fresh and tasty (even the salad was crisp and well seasoned, and..."
Ioana Marin
"Absolutely delicious, wonderfully spiced. The vegetarian and vegan dishes are fantastic, and the eggplant tibs are perfectly spicy (highly recommend..."
Rachel Fouche
"Portland's best Ethiopian restaurant. Fresh and quality ingredients. Plus nothing beats the owners zesty, playful sass. All in all nothing short of..."
Talia Keen
"This is one of my all-time favorite restaurants. The host, Peter, is hilarious and helpful--you can tell that he's careful to remember details about..."
Lily L.
"This place is freaking phenomenal. The fish is a MUST! So many wonderful flavors. I am going to have to roll down the stairs to get out. The..."
Darci Braden
"Delicious comfort food with good balance of flavors. Server was extremely friendly and hilarious. And the cozy dinning area makes is even better. I..."
Jasc
"One of my favorite restaurants in town. The food is so good and the service wonderful. If only we weren't an hour away I'd eat here every..."
DeanaTutu
Horn Of Africa
80
/100 (323 ratings)
Restaurants
Ethiopian
African
Ethiopian
Vegetarian Friendly
African
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
African
Ethiopian
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
"Iāve sooo missed my favorite East African restaurant! For many years our family has eaten at Horn of Africa restaurant and miss the wonderful..."
Sheri MC
"We found out about this gem through the Portland Saturday market. They have a food cart there. THE food is amazing. Lot's of spices and a fun new..."
K P
"What a great place to have a party and eat a fresh well done meal. The environment is exquisite, the service was kind. So many different options to..."
Eduardo Norell
"delicious plantains and an ok falafel sandwich. lots of vegan options here with a helpful and mindful staff. lunch buffet with about 10 dishes to..."
eli
"The food and the people who own it are absolutely incredible! The goat brought tears to my eyes with how good it was. Went in there and ordered a..."
Taylor Marsh
"Delicious!!! Everything was fresh, cooked perfectly and tasted amazing!! I'm literally stuffed from all of the food I just ate- and I'm already..."
L L
"I have been eating here for over 10 years. I highly recommend their daily lunch buffet. It is consistently fresh, delicious and healthy. I love the..."
Eleyna Fugman
"One of a kind gem. They have an awesome lunch buffet with wide variety of both vegetarian and meat dishes, hibiscus tea, injera, cardamom rice, and..."
Joel
"Absolutely Wonderful - both the food and the experience! The lentil sambusas are my family's favorite. The restaurant is clean and inviting. The..."
Joy ST
"We ventured out to try this small but delightful food establishment. After seeing the reviews we were not disappointed !. The food was very..."
Bruce Wallace
"Pros: Delicious food, wonderful lunch deal, friendly staff, good lighting, nice music, & plenty of seating for groups or individuals. Con: Can get a..."
Bion Hawkmorr
"The BEST African food in town! Thank you for treating us so well all these years! We could not be happier that you reopened the lunch..."
Myrrhlynn
"Great authentic food! The injera is great! Their lunch menu is great and has variety, will definitely come..."
Lindsey Luis
"I enjoyed eating at Horn of Africa to with a great cod fish dinner with bean pie, yummy I recommend that go by new menu items. Fried Cod Fish is one..."
Derek Rasheed
"I love this restaurant so happy it's open. Great food laid back atmosphere, and the best buffet in..."
Francisco Holdman
Asmara Restaurant
78
/100 (324 ratings)
Restaurants
African
Vegan Options
Ethiopian
African
Ethiopian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Lamb
Beef
African
Ethiopian
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Very flavorful, simply delicious and incredibly friendly and attentive staff. My first time here with my friendsā¦and we already planned the next..."
Hannes Bend
"Amazing food! The hostess was very sweet and provided information about what we didnāt know! Try the tea, fiery chicken and Sambusa :) Highly..."
Mythri Shenoy
"The huge portions, incredibly flavorful food, and the experience of both eating with your hands and trying something (most likely) new should be..."
Alessandra Chieff
"The food is incredible. The family who owns/runs Asmara are very sweet and the service is excellent. It takes a while to be served because of the..."
Jess
"Incredible comfort food. I ordered the shiro and my partner got a lamb dish, for takeout - both were astounding, but I have to say the shiro was a..."
Zane Markley
"I'll definitely be back. Family run and super welcoming, they were busy with takeout orders while I dined in. One other dine-in group joined me..."
John Wallace
"Unique and delicious food. A great addition to Portland's variety. I will definitely be back. The staff was extremely helpful and nice. Coffee really..."
Giffy
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