A friend recommended Meals by Genet and the experience was even better than they said! The food was absolutely incredible - the kind of meal you can’t explain to someone, they just have to try it for themselves. Chef Genet said hello to almost every table there. And our servers were outstanding!
The food is delicious, top quality! If you go alone, keep in mind that you’ll get much more on your plate than you can finish. You’ll definitely end up taking some home!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lynn Cates
Absolute best food on this block. My favorite is chicken tips and I love the fried fish. There is just nothing at all on the menu that you don't love !!!!! Just so so delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Vegetarian Combination, Dorowat Adn Chicker TIBS with All Sides, Whole Trout
James Walton
Hits every time. Perfect food, perfect people, always
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tyrus Emory
truly a special place. the doro wot is a revelation of spice. unlike the other restaurants on the row, she makes her own injera bread - a remarkable feat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rosemary Brandenburg
Just a lovely evening at this gem of a restaurant. Great service, simple elegant space, excellent food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tofu TIBS, Vegetarian Combination, Dorowat Adn Chicker TIBS with All Sides, Whole Trout, Gluten Free Pure Teff Injera
Marla Bremer
Had a 7:30 reservation. When we arrived the host told us he just needed 15 minutes for a table to clear. We then waited an hour and a half at which point no server or host would even make eye contact with us to give us any update. We went down the street to eat at another restaurant which was warm delicious and lovely. Restaurants get busy and there is a way to handle it. This wasn’t it and I won’t be back.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Sarae Cart
Not only is this the best Ethiopian food, but this is one of the best meals I’ve ever had across the board. Genet is kind and warm, and her food is unmatched.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tofu TIBS, Vegetarian Combination, Vegan and Gluten Free Cookies
Ben O'Connor
We got beef tibs and veggie combo. The lighting was amazing the waiters were very knowledgeable and the food was impeccable!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegetarian Combination
Jim C
Meals by Genet is awesome. Great food, elegant atmosphere, and helpful service. The seasoning on the dorowot and minchet abish was spot on along with the lamb and some tasty selections in the veggie combo. Slightly disappointed that they didn't serve Ethiopian tea, but the food quality more than made up for it.
Went here for dinner, got the doro wot and chicken tibs. Chicken tibs were chewy, doro wot was just alright. The service was very poor.
The owner herself was kind, I think she had new staff, so may be the service problem is temporary, however for all the hype and the price, the food did not impress.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 1
Leila M
The best! So glad Chef Genet has reopened dine-in service. Shocked to see a recently opened “Ethiopian” restaurant completely rip off Chef Genet’s concept. Some people have no shame smh. Chef Genet’s food is a labor of love and highlights the true essence of Ethiopian cooking.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
S Mehta
I would give 6 stars if I could! Food is magic here!!! Don’t think twice just go!!! It’s beyond delicious!! It’s worth every penny
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ryan Donahue
Meals by Genet is, without a doubt, my top recommendation for anyone seeking a truly unique and unforgettable dining experience in Los Angeles. This isn’t just a meal; it’s a culinary journey that rivals my best experiences from Napa to New York.
The food here is elevated to an extraordinary level offering an authentic taste of Ethiopia infused with love and warmth.
My go-to order? The Ethiopian tofu tips in homemade butter. It’s pure magic—simple, yet so profoundly flavorful. While the DoroWot often gets the spotlight (deservedly so), insiders know the tofu tips are where simplicity truly outshines. Pair it with an Ethiopian beer to start, and follow up with a dry Sauvignon Blanc for a great pairing.
Genet, the heart and soul of this establishment, is a gem. Dining here feels like being welcomed into her home, where she masterfully guides you through the rich and vibrant flavors of Ethiopian cuisine. It’s no wonder the late, great Jonathan Gold praised this place as one of the best he’d ever experienced.
This is my go to answer on if you had the choice for your one last meal. Thank you Genet.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegetarian Combination
N M
This was my first experience having Ethiopian cuisine but this was the best place to start! Everything about this place is wonderful; the exceptionally kind staff, wonderful service, calm ambience, AMAZING food, and Genet herself even said hello to us. Couldn’t have asked for a better time. Thank you so much!!!
A friend recommended Meals by Genet and the experience was even better than they said! The food was absolutely incredible - the kind of meal you can’t explain to someone, they just have to try it for themselves. Chef Genet said hello to almost every table there. And our servers were outstanding!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Veggie Combo and Kitfo, Tofu TIBS, Vegetarian Combination, Idil's Vegetarian Combination
The food is delicious, top quality! If you go alone, keep in mind that you’ll get much more on your plate than you can finish. You’ll definitely end up taking some home!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolute best food on this block. My favorite is chicken tips and I love the fried fish. There is just nothing at all on the menu that you don't love !!!!! Just so so delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Vegetarian Combination, Dorowat Adn Chicker TIBS with All Sides, Whole Trout
Hits every time. Perfect food, perfect people, always
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
truly a special place. the doro wot is a revelation of spice. unlike the other restaurants on the row, she makes her own injera bread - a remarkable feat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Just a lovely evening at this gem of a restaurant. Great service, simple elegant space, excellent food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tofu TIBS, Vegetarian Combination, Dorowat Adn Chicker TIBS with All Sides, Whole Trout, Gluten Free Pure Teff Injera
Had a 7:30 reservation. When we arrived the host told us he just needed 15 minutes for a table to clear. We then waited an hour and a half at which point no server or host would even make eye contact with us to give us any update. We went down the street to eat at another restaurant which was warm delicious and lovely. Restaurants get busy and there is a way to handle it. This wasn’t it and I won’t be back.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Not only is this the best Ethiopian food, but this is one of the best meals I’ve ever had across the board. Genet is kind and warm, and her food is unmatched.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tofu TIBS, Vegetarian Combination, Vegan and Gluten Free Cookies
We got beef tibs and veggie combo. The lighting was amazing the waiters were very knowledgeable and the food was impeccable!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegetarian Combination
Meals by Genet is awesome. Great food, elegant atmosphere, and helpful service. The seasoning on the dorowot and minchet abish was spot on along with the lamb and some tasty selections in the veggie combo. Slightly disappointed that they didn't serve Ethiopian tea, but the food quality more than made up for it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegetarian Combination, Ria Genet's Dorowot, Seanye Key Menchetabish
Restaurantji Recommends
Went here for dinner, got the doro wot and chicken tibs.
Chicken tibs were chewy, doro wot was just alright.
The service was very poor.
The owner herself was kind, I think she had new staff, so may be the service problem is temporary, however for all the hype and the price, the food did not impress.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 1
The best! So glad Chef Genet has reopened dine-in service. Shocked to see a recently opened “Ethiopian” restaurant completely rip off Chef Genet’s concept. Some people have no shame smh. Chef Genet’s food is a labor of love and highlights the true essence of Ethiopian cooking.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I would give 6 stars if I could! Food is magic here!!! Don’t think twice just go!!! It’s beyond delicious!! It’s worth every penny
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Meals by Genet is, without a doubt, my top recommendation for anyone seeking a truly unique and unforgettable dining experience in Los Angeles. This isn’t just a meal; it’s a culinary journey that rivals my best experiences from Napa to New York.
The food here is elevated to an extraordinary level offering an authentic taste of Ethiopia infused with love and warmth.
My go-to order? The Ethiopian tofu tips in homemade butter. It’s pure magic—simple, yet so profoundly flavorful. While the DoroWot often gets the spotlight (deservedly so), insiders know the tofu tips are where simplicity truly outshines. Pair it with an Ethiopian beer to start, and follow up with a dry Sauvignon Blanc for a great pairing.
Genet, the heart and soul of this establishment, is a gem. Dining here feels like being welcomed into her home, where she masterfully guides you through the rich and vibrant flavors of Ethiopian cuisine. It’s no wonder the late, great Jonathan Gold praised this place as one of the best he’d ever experienced.
This is my go to answer on if you had the choice for your one last meal. Thank you Genet.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegetarian Combination
This was my first experience having Ethiopian cuisine but this was the best place to start! Everything about this place is wonderful; the exceptionally kind staff, wonderful service, calm ambience, AMAZING food, and Genet herself even said hello to us. Couldn’t have asked for a better time. Thank you so much!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegetarian Combination, Ria Genet's Dorowot
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