Quaint location in this busy section of Buckhead, and a welcome array of healthy food options. Parking available in front of restaurant, and was plentiful as other businesses in mini plaza were already closed when arrived @ 9:45 PM. Embilta has several tables for dine in, and was equally busy with takeout orders. Greeted upon arrival and someone came promptly to see if we were ready to order. I was able to get answers regarding items not familiar with and place order. I ordered the Awaze beef tibs (Awaze was a semi-hot sauce to my palate and that is definitely subjective as my server stated it was considered hot) and my companion had the vegetable special. My dish came with Jasmine rice and injeri. I was able to share the ample veggies that came on the platter including yellow lentils, green lentils, red lentils, greens and a carrot/potato mixture. The flavors were amazing as expected - was surprised with takeout from the same place last week. The dine in experience was highlighted by ability to converse with other diners and get insight from our server Richel (sp) who came from Ethiopia about 2 decades ago. I believe she was also the owner or manager and extremely knowledgeable on history of the country and details on ingredients including curry in the yellow lentils and ginger as integral ingredient in most of the beans. Happy to have an additional authentic Ethiopian restaurant to add to my roster. The food does not disappoint and looking forward to my leftovers due to ample portions. Looking forward to visiting again soon.
Drake P.
Food was absolutely amazing. The atmosphere was nice and quaint, no frills. The lady that owns the place was cooking, serving, and cashing out all by herself. She made sure we had food in a timely manner and would always keep checking on us to make sure we were doing good. Highly recommended, 9.2/10.
Sarah Anderson
Went late on a Wednesday evening and got the Embilta Special Large (definitely a shareable for 2-3 people). It was absolutely amazing. The sweet lady running the place was so kind. Definitely will be back ☺️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Hope in the wall Ethiopian place with amazing food and friendly staff. I’ll come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Veggie Special with Derek TIBS, Dulet
Viviane Mao
Delicious delicious food. I come here all the time. It's low key and quiet and the people just seem very sweet. Great vegan platter!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Simon Tesfaghi
The food was outstanding I should know I am Ethiopian. The service is great the woman that serves is kind and accommodating. Everything was good it was like your grandma was taking care of you! Make sure to try the coffee it is really good forget Starbucks.Vegetarian options: There is an entire dish that is vegetarian and most of the stews and wits and vegetarian. The lentils are great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Kitfo and Injera, Shiro Wot, Sambusa, Embilta Special Small, Lamb Wot
Zahin Mahbuba
The food was very yummy and the owner is the absolute sweetest woman ever!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bontu Abitew
The foodis not
Food: 1
Nicole L.
Got takeout from this Ethiopian restaurant and I am genuinely surprised by how great their food quality was. The fish dulet is amazingly aromatic and soft, which makes it a must-have in my opinion. Everything went well with injera. Would love to dine in next time for the complete experience.
Peter C.
Get the Embilta Large Special. Substitute the Kitfo for dry tibs. $27 - feeds 1.5 people.
Second time around was just as good as the first. This time I have pics. This Ethiopian food is so delicious. It's hot , fresh with mild hint of spice. It's always served piping hot. The ingredients are fresh and you taste that the food is made with lots of love. So if you're ordering a meat dish be prepared to wait a little. The veggie platter is quicker and just as fresh. If you luv Ethiopian food, this place is a must try. Oh, it's not really a sit down type of restaurant but there are tables for dining. And while you are waiting for your order, enjoy the Ethiopian music videos. They are so fun to watch. The owner is very nice and about serving her customers. Again, highly recommended!
Thomas
Delicious food, everything was incredible! The fish awaze was
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Embilta Special Large
Delina K.
I receive takeout here from time to time and the food always tastes amazing! I usually order the red tibs and veggies
Dr. XdP
Embilta has the best Ethiopian food in the city. Everything is super fresh and tasty. This has become my go to restaurant when I want quality, great tasting food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Veggie Special
Ethel Richards
2-stars for lack of consistency and freshness. The freshness and flavor are hit or miss. Half of the time the food tastes fresh, other times it is not. I ordered veggie platters and sometimes there is cabbage, other times it's two large potatoes and two large carrots with a lot of oil (which I always ask for no oil). I ordered just brown lentils tonight and when I opened the container I could tell this was not fresh in color, texture, and overall appearance - and the taste confirmed it. Otherwise the owner is nice. Neighborhood atmosphere is not quite there yet, but the kindness makes up for that.
Quaint location in this busy section of Buckhead, and a welcome array of healthy food options. Parking available in front of restaurant, and was plentiful as other businesses in mini plaza were already closed when arrived @ 9:45 PM. Embilta has several tables for dine in, and was equally busy with takeout orders. Greeted upon arrival and someone came promptly to see if we were ready to order. I was able to get answers regarding items not familiar with and place order. I ordered the Awaze beef tibs (Awaze was a semi-hot sauce to my palate and that is definitely subjective as my server stated it was considered hot) and my companion had the vegetable special. My dish came with Jasmine rice and injeri. I was able to share the ample veggies that came on the platter including yellow lentils, green lentils, red lentils, greens and a carrot/potato mixture. The flavors were amazing as expected - was surprised with takeout from the same place last week. The dine in experience was highlighted by ability to converse with other diners and get insight from our server Richel (sp) who came from Ethiopia about 2 decades ago. I believe she was also the owner or manager and extremely knowledgeable on history of the country and details on ingredients including curry in the yellow lentils and ginger as integral ingredient in most of the beans. Happy to have an additional authentic Ethiopian restaurant to add to my roster. The food does not disappoint and looking forward to my leftovers due to ample portions. Looking forward to visiting again soon.
Food was absolutely amazing. The atmosphere was nice and quaint, no frills. The lady that owns the place was cooking, serving, and cashing out all by herself. She made sure we had food in a timely manner and would always keep checking on us to make sure we were doing good. Highly recommended, 9.2/10.
Went late on a Wednesday evening and got the Embilta Special Large (definitely a shareable for 2-3 people). It was absolutely amazing. The sweet lady running the place was so kind. Definitely will be back ☺️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hope in the wall Ethiopian place with amazing food and friendly staff. I’ll come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Veggie Special with Derek TIBS, Dulet
Delicious delicious food. I come here all the time. It's low key and quiet and the people just seem very sweet. Great vegan platter!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was outstanding I should know I am Ethiopian. The service is great the woman that serves is kind and accommodating. Everything was good it was like your grandma was taking care of you! Make sure to try the coffee it is really good forget Starbucks.Vegetarian options: There is an entire dish that is vegetarian and most of the stews and wits and vegetarian. The lentils are great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Kitfo and Injera, Shiro Wot, Sambusa, Embilta Special Small, Lamb Wot
The food was very yummy and the owner is the absolute sweetest woman ever!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The foodis not
Food: 1
Got takeout from this Ethiopian restaurant and I am genuinely surprised by how great their food quality was. The fish dulet is amazingly aromatic and soft, which makes it a must-have in my opinion. Everything went well with injera. Would love to dine in next time for the complete experience.
Get the Embilta Large Special. Substitute the Kitfo for dry tibs. $27 - feeds 1.5 people.
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Second time around was just as good as the first. This time I have pics. This Ethiopian food is so delicious. It's hot , fresh with mild hint of spice. It's always served piping hot. The ingredients are fresh and you taste that the food is made with lots of love. So if you're ordering a meat dish be prepared to wait a little. The veggie platter is quicker and just as fresh. If you luv Ethiopian food, this place is a must try. Oh, it's not really a sit down type of restaurant but there are tables for dining. And while you are waiting for your order, enjoy the Ethiopian music videos. They are so fun to watch. The owner is very nice and about serving her customers. Again, highly recommended!
Delicious food, everything was incredible! The fish awaze was
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Embilta Special Large
I receive takeout here from time to time and the food always tastes amazing! I usually order the red tibs and veggies
Embilta has the best Ethiopian food in the city. Everything is super fresh and tasty. This has become my go to restaurant when I want quality, great tasting food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Veggie Special
2-stars for lack of consistency and freshness. The freshness and flavor are hit or miss. Half of the time the food tastes fresh, other times it is not. I ordered veggie platters and sometimes there is cabbage, other times it's two large potatoes and two large carrots with a lot of oil (which I always ask for no oil). I ordered just brown lentils tonight and when I opened the container I could tell this was not fresh in color, texture, and overall appearance - and the taste confirmed it. Otherwise the owner is nice. Neighborhood atmosphere is not quite there yet, but the kindness makes up for that.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 4