“This was our fourth time visiting this restaurant, and as always, the food was delicious! The waitress started off the evening just fine, but as our meal was finishing up , if felt like she ghosted us! We actually ended up very frustrated. It won't stop us from going though, the food is too good, and all other visits have had great service.“
“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.“
“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!"“
“I am new to Ethiopian food, but the owner here made it so easy! I tried the meat combination with beef. I wasnt sure which side of vegetables i wanted and she gave me a generous portion of each side! So I ended up having the beef, red lentils, carrots and cabage, gomez and yellow peas and ethiopian flat bread. All of it was really tasty and the owner again was so kind and generous to me.“
“I came here for an event earlier in the year and recently came back again. Small and quiet family business located on 95 st. There is plenty of street parking as well as a little lot close by. The area is a bit dodgy and from the outside the restaurant does not look like much. Don't be fooled as the food on the other hand is quite delicious! We ordered the veggie platter as well as 3 meat dishes. We got the chacha and lamb which I strongly recommend. There was another chicken dish but it came with one drumstick. The food was packed with flavor and hit the spot. The food here is meant to be shared. What we had was enough for 5 people to feel satiated. It is also very cheap! Our bill came to $60 for 5. The staff was really nice. There were a few working but we didn't really see much of them throughout the evening. The inside has decor from Africa. They also had the music playing and the set up where they do their coffee ceremony. The plumbing in the bathroom wasn't so great and the toilet didn't flush. I know the place is in an older area and could probably use a bit of an update. I was a bit sad to see that the restaurant was empty. We had made a reservation and were pretty much the only ones there the whole night. I hope that more people find out about this place. I look forward to eating here again.“
“Huge portions so come hungry! Delicious flavours, clean restaurant with lovely staff.I had a craving while pregnant for Ethiopian food and this satisfied it! The restaurant is right behind Lucky 97 grocery stores in China town and it was amazing.The curries taste like they are slowly cooking for hours and the flavours are delicious.“
“Had our first dine in meal at Langano Skies’ new location. Food was even more amazing than we remember! Extra special treat was Amsale’s son was our server for the night. Friendly, attentive and fantastic in sharing his pretences and family anecdotes. Can’t wait for the next time!Our standby favorites:Yebeg special tibsKitfo-lightly cooked / rare steak tartarGomen Wot-spinachYemisir Kik Wot-lentilsDO NOT forget to order the kategna as a delicious garlicky appetizer!“
“The food is phenomenal. I've never eaten in the physical restaurant itself, but I've ordered it for takeout/delivery several times. There's just something inherently comforting about the dishes, and they're filling as well. A unique gem amongst the many international restaurants in Edmonton! I could eat all of their lentil dishes all day, every day.Vegetarian options: Lots of vegetarian options. I'm not a vegetarian, but I really like their non-meat options, especially as I adore lentils (which is how I found the restaurant--searching for lentil dishes).“
“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“
“Great food! Loved the fufu with the egusi and beef. Ordered a side of plantain and also had the Jollof rice with curry chicken and plantain. The atmosphere was quiet, aside from the history of Spain documentary playing in the background. The service was a bit slow, but I think that was just due to the low amount of staff. The prices were also quite high, and when we requested water, we were brought a bottled water ($2) rather than a glass of water (free). Other than that, it was great and felt like elevated home cooking - which is always a great thing!“
“We ordered Platter #4 and Chai Tea. The portion and price were fantastic. The food was rich and flavourful. The service was friendly and professional. The atmosphere was well lit and infused with enticing aromas. I highly recommend and willbe returning again soon.“
“The food is great, very reasonably priced and high quality.The woman who owns the restaurant is lovely!It is a joy to eat here ❤️Vegetarian options: Lots of great vegan options and you can also get a whole vegan platter with five or six dishes so you get a great variety to try. The platter is big enough to share for most people.The vegan dishes are authentic Ethiopian dishes, no adaption to make them vegan. Really really good!“