Ethiopian Restaurants in Edmonton, AB

“The food, the flavours, the communal experience, it was so much better than we anticipated. This set a new high bar for us. Will definitely take in another dine in - take out event.“

“Exceptional bakery! The aroma alone is a delight, and the freshly baked Injera never disappoint. The cozy atmosphere adds to the experience, making it a go-to spot for delicious treats. The convenience store section is well-stocked, providing a variety of essentials. the price as well very cheap compare to other store's. Overall, a fantastic blend of quality, taste, and convenience!"“

“Great Ethiopian food. Always good quality. Owner is friendly. Next to The Carrot, it's not hard to find!“

“We tried a new restaurant last night and it was fantastic! I love Ethiopian food, and wanted to try a place I hadn’t been to before. First thing to note is that the word “Bete” is not the french word “bête,” meaning “beast” (as in animal). It is an Amharic word meaning house, similar to “Beth” in Hebrew and “bayt” in Arabic, as I was told. All this just to clarify that the restaurant’s name is more closely translated as “Africa House,” not “African Beast,” which I ignorantly thought prior to learning this from the owners. We told the host that it was our first time there and that we were willing and eager to learn from him and try new things. He was very helpful and guided us though the menu. Before making a decision, we noticed that some other guests were eating fresh banana with their injera (the ubiquitous crêpe-like sourdough bread served with virtually all dishes), which piqued our interest, Lindsay in particular. When we asked which dishes came with banana, he laughed and told us that they don’t serve bananas, and it’s a common way of eating injera for Somalians, and that those guys arrived with their own banana. Apparently this is a BYOB restaurant. So, with no bananas to be had for us, we decided that the $99 mixed plate was the way to go. As you can see, there is a wide variety of food in this dish. In the middle, ground beef topped with their homemade cheese (similar in texture to feta, not as strong in taste, yet oh so fresh). At first, I was convinced there was mint in this, then I realized it was rosemary. It made it very refreshing. Bottom left is a perfectly spicy lamb tibs in the most delicious red sauce. Next to that is a mild lamb tibs that was juicy and yummy, with a couple jalapeño accents just for fun. To the right was a fried beef strip dish with onions called cha-cha tibs. Up top, a variety of lentil and chickpea mashes, plus pickled beets and cabbage. We ate like the locals, with our hands, using small torn off pieces of injera as temporary, edible utensils, and were endlessly satisfied as we worked our way around the platter. The only problem was, we just couldn’t finish it, so we ended up with a takeaway box of a couple pounds of leftovers (aw, shucks). We had a wonderful conversation with the husband and wife team, who shared so much about their culture, including the beautiful artwork and artifacts throughout the space. We even got to meet their baby, who, I am proud to say, reached out for me to hold her. She was adorable! We also learned that the wife occasionally offers cooking courses. Would you be surprised to learn that my name is on the waiting list? One can’t help but salivate I’m thinking about such a culinary experience. I wish I had discovered it sooner, despite having driven past it countless times (it’s on 111 Avenue across from Tony’s pizza). To be honest, it’s not the classiest part of town (I reported a needle to 311 on our way out), so if you’re leery of that sort of thing, now is the time to get over it and see what rewards await you when you step outside your social and gastronomical comfort zones. Just be sure to invite me along when you do.“

“Callingwood market today I bought vegan spicy samosas ! These are delicious! I wish I picked up more than one batch . Yum ! Try these you will love them !“

“The food, the flavours, the communal experience, it was so much better than we anticipated. This set a new high bar for us. Will definitely take in another dine in - take out event.“

“I truly enjoyed the spicy beef tibs, which came in a flavourful selection of regular, mild or spicy. These authentic African plates, were truly delicious, which made it hard to choose due to the sound of the menu alone. These various plates can be pair with rice or pasta options. The authentic Ethiopian injera moist flat bread which is scrumptious and should be used to scoop your food will leave you wanting to order again.

Vegetarian options: Vegan plates to accommodate your plant based food options and needs“

“Absolutely amazing food! love coming here. The veggie combo is my absolute favourite!!“

“Best Ethiopian restaurant in Edmonton, the seasonings are deeper and there's so much more flavour than just spiciness. Very friendly people too, definitely recommended.“

“All the food is so amazing here! The Shiro and the vegan platter are the best though! 💖💖💖“

“Love the food and the atmosphere! I never get tired of the jollof rice!!“

“I stopped by Massawa Cafe in Edmonton recently as I wanted some Ethiopian food. The restaurant had an interesting decor. In terms of food, I tried their Tibsi Red (keyh). The beef was tender with a nice flavour but not really spicy, and the highlight was definitely the injera. There was quite a bit of food as well so I’d give it 8/10“

“If you are Habesha or foody and want to eat Ethiopian food, Masob is the right place. The place has an amazing atmosphere, the waiters are very professional and friendly. The food was amazing, and it is authentic. We ordered Chacha Tibs and Kornis, the flavor, and the portions were amazing. I can't wait to go there again.

Kid-friendliness: Yes

Wheelchair accessibility: In the front door.“