If you're from the Western coast of India or love the food of that region (Goa/Karwar/Mangalore etc.) EAT HERE ASAP! The taste and cooking methods are shockingly similar given the trade connections between the African East and Indian West coasts dating back to at least the 7th century.
I'm Mangalorean and this was my second time trying Ethiopian food. I was immediately transported home. The flavors are even better than several local restaurants which claim to be authentically South Indian.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Francesca Berardi
Lovely food
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Maxime Boucher
Curious about Ethiopian food, I was very happy with this experience! Delicious, good amount, the meat was very good. I will go again here for sure.
We visited with team for lunch, The service was very bad and water was served after 40 minutes and that took after asking multiple times. The service was very slow and we got food after 1.25 hrs on table.. Average food nothing great.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Evelyn Paulose
Ordered the veg platter with lamb tibs. It was more than enough for 2 people. Very flavorful food. I would like to explore more non vegetarian dishes. I loved the lamb tibs. They did forget to bring our tea, but it's ok, we will try that the next time we visit 👍🏻
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jordan
This is my favorite Ethiopian restaurants in the greater bay area. The staff are always friendly and the food is always amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Emma
This is our new favorite Ethiopian restaurant in San Jose! Its absolutely delicious! We got the vegetarian platter with lamb tibs and the quantity is enough for 2 people and everything was so good, we couldn't decide what was our favorite. Can't wait to go back!
The only downside is the bathroom is outside of the restaurant in the same building but its not too inconvenient
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andy Ng
After so many attempts during the pandemic and recent, I finally got to try Walia and see if they really are the best Ethiopian in town.
They were open for a weekend lunch and has lots of vegetarian and vegan options available which always makes me happy. We ordered one of their combo platters named after a tech giant which contained the Veggie Combo along with other options for my friends.
The veggie combo came with four different items and a few rolls of injera. I really enjoyed the veggie dishes including the stewed lentils, greens, and curry potatoes. Everything was made bite size and the flavors were really going for it here at Walia.
Service here was friendly but food admittedly took a very long time. We didn't get our platters until 30 minutes after ordering. I've been to enough Ethiopian to expect some kind of wait, but this one did feel quite long.
I enjoyed the experience and would come back here again in the future.
Amazing Ethiopian Vegan Feast with Ethiopian coffee and rue leaves for taste. Excellent service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pranav Sarode
Great food
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Baked Beans, Samosa, Veggie Sampler with Injira
Diana Willson
Absolutely love this place! Ate here for the first time today and everything was so delicious. We had a meat and veggie combo plate. The lamb tibs, chicken, red lentils and greens were my favorite. The samosas were bomb too. One of the best Ethiopian restaurants I’ve been to in the Bay. Our server was unbelievably nice and attentive. Service overall was amazing and fast. They let us stay past closing time, didn’t rush us and even accommodated our to-go order after the kitchen had closed. And yes, we had to get a to-go order to enjoy later because it was just that good. This is my new fav place in Santa Clara.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shivam H Prasad
Walia Ethiopian Cuisine is simply outstanding! We kicked things off with delicious lentil sambusas, perfectly crispy and flavorful. The main event, the Zuckerberg Combo, was a feast for the senses. Every dish, from the rich doro wat to the tender chicken tibs and the diverse vegetarian options, was perfectly spiced and incredibly satisfying. Scooping it all up with their fresh injera was pure joy. Excellent service and an authentic experience make Walia a must-visit in San Jose!
If you're from the Western coast of India or love the food of that region (Goa/Karwar/Mangalore etc.) EAT HERE ASAP! The taste and cooking methods are shockingly similar given the trade connections between the African East and Indian West coasts dating back to at least the 7th century.
I'm Mangalorean and this was my second time trying Ethiopian food. I was immediately transported home. The flavors are even better than several local restaurants which claim to be authentically South Indian.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lovely food
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Curious about Ethiopian food, I was very happy with this experience! Delicious, good amount, the meat was very good. I will go again here for sure.
Great Ethiopian food !
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Injeras, Veggie Combo, Injera Rolls, Veggie Sampler, Veggie Platter
Good food good service.
Definitely coming back!!!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lentil Sambussa, Veggie Combo
We visited with team for lunch, The service was very bad and water was served after 40 minutes and that took after asking multiple times. The service was very slow and we got food after 1.25 hrs on table.. Average food nothing great.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Ordered the veg platter with lamb tibs. It was more than enough for 2 people. Very flavorful food. I would like to explore more non vegetarian dishes. I loved the lamb tibs. They did forget to bring our tea, but it's ok, we will try that the next time we visit 👍🏻
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is my favorite Ethiopian restaurants in the greater bay area. The staff are always friendly and the food is always amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is our new favorite Ethiopian restaurant in San Jose! Its absolutely delicious! We got the vegetarian platter with lamb tibs and the quantity is enough for 2 people and everything was so good, we couldn't decide what was our favorite. Can't wait to go back!
The only downside is the bathroom is outside of the restaurant in the same building but its not too inconvenient
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
After so many attempts during the pandemic and recent, I finally got to try Walia and see if they really are the best Ethiopian in town.
They were open for a weekend lunch and has lots of vegetarian and vegan options available which always makes me happy. We ordered one of their combo platters named after a tech giant which contained the Veggie Combo along with other options for my friends.
The veggie combo came with four different items and a few rolls of injera. I really enjoyed the veggie dishes including the stewed lentils, greens, and curry potatoes. Everything was made bite size and the flavors were really going for it here at Walia.
Service here was friendly but food admittedly took a very long time. We didn't get our platters until 30 minutes after ordering. I've been to enough Ethiopian to expect some kind of wait, but this one did feel quite long.
I enjoyed the experience and would come back here again in the future.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
Absolutely delicious vegetarian feast!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing Ethiopian Vegan Feast with Ethiopian coffee and rue leaves for taste. Excellent service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Baked Beans, Samosa, Veggie Sampler with Injira
Absolutely love this place! Ate here for the first time today and everything was so delicious. We had a meat and veggie combo plate. The lamb tibs, chicken, red lentils and greens were my favorite. The samosas were bomb too. One of the best Ethiopian restaurants I’ve been to in the Bay. Our server was unbelievably nice and attentive. Service overall was amazing and fast. They let us stay past closing time, didn’t rush us and even accommodated our to-go order after the kitchen had closed. And yes, we had to get a to-go order to enjoy later because it was just that good. This is my new fav place in Santa Clara.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Walia Ethiopian Cuisine is simply outstanding! We kicked things off with delicious lentil sambusas, perfectly crispy and flavorful. The main event, the Zuckerberg Combo, was a feast for the senses. Every dish, from the rich doro wat to the tender chicken tibs and the diverse vegetarian options, was perfectly spiced and incredibly satisfying. Scooping it all up with their fresh injera was pure joy. Excellent service and an authentic experience make Walia a must-visit in San Jose!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
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