Abay Ethiopian market and restaurant

I love Ethiopian food and this place is on point. The veggie combo was super filling with tons of flavor to it!

super flavorful and delicious ethiopian food! i ordered the vegetarian combo (naturally vegan) for pick up and it was amazing!

Awesome food :)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Delicious Fish Goulash and Vegetarian Combo 😋🤤 in San Diego, CA, with best customer service. I highly recommend this Ethiopian Restaurant, you won't be disappointed.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This place was good. Don’t expect large portions of meat — when we ordered the chicken meal it was served with a single drumstick. It wasn’t exactly what I had in mind but the flavors and quality of the dish as well as the service was excellent. You might get too full anyway with all of the extra injera you’ll get with your food. For what it’s worth it was a good time. However, I may not visit again just bc of the portion provided from the meat itself.. not a big deal. Just not going to expect a large portion of meat even if you order the entree. For a single drumstick of chicken that we got even as a tray for one person that’s not very much.

Otherwise the restaurant was in the back behind the shop. You can also shop for other items inside after dining — in particular, I enjoyed the spices and lentils as well as the option to buy other snack-like confectionaries as we made our exit.

This is finger food. When we went in though the person taking our order didn’t want us to use the br because it was closed… that was a little disappointing. However when we settled in after placing our orders another person came by to offer us water and also offered us to use the bathroom upstairs. That was very friendly which is why the service was gracious and I enjoyed my time here. I think for the location it was definitely a nice day out.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great food, amazing hospitality. The owners are incredibly nice and went above and beyond. Would definitely come back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The intricate preparation of materials is evident. Delicious!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This place was so delicious and everything tasted home made. The owner was super attentive and it was an awesome experience!!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fish ASA Goulash and Vegetarian Combo, Ye-Shiro Wot

We had a delicious dinner at Abay! So much food and great variety of options. Def vegetarian friendly. Highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: 5 Injera, Vegetarian Sampler Platter

We got all four popular dishes and they were amazing!!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fish ASA Goulash and Vegetarian Combo, 5 Injera, Sambusa

Much much better than Awash. Awash has declined in quality. This place is excellent.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Vegetarian Combination, Ye-Siga Wot

The food was amazing. Some of the best Ethiopian I’ve ever had service was great. Can’t recommend enough!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Abay Special T'IBS Chikina and Derek TIBS

Perfect Ethiopia food you could ever get in San

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great choice for something different.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Abay Special T'IBS Chikina and Derek TIBS, Ye-Siga Wot, Ye-Miser Wot

Delicious soft injera and Veggie plate. Lots of flavor and low oil. Really enjoyed it!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Injera