“We had a family dinner there, just delicious. The kitfo, cottage cheese on the side (Heated Tiny shredded Cubes of Beef drenched in Spicy Butter) and the Lega Tibs (Sauteed and Cooked Lamb meat w/veggies and the QiQil (Spicy Stew of bone in Lamb Meat). All serve with Enjera. Expect a laid back environment, it is not a shortage of service, that is the culture :-)“
“Desta is my top choice for Ethiopian cuisine. Their exceptional service, the freshness and quality of their dishes, and the overall dining experience always leave me impressed. Whether I'm there for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, I can't get enough of their offerings. The breakfast combo special is a particular favorite of mine. When it comes to ordering, I often go for the meat lovers platters, veggie platters, tibs (especially the Awazay), and kitfo. The variety on their menu is fantastic, and as an Ethiopian, I always opt to have my meals with injera.“
“Came here on a whim because my partner and I had a craving for Ethiopian, and a Google search revealed this super convenient restaurant with great reviews.We met a woman who was presumably the owner and she was lovely, warm, and helpful.Everything on this menu sounds delicious so she helped us narrow down a reasonable order for 2.We opted for the veggie special and fish dulet and everything was fresh, hot out of the kitchen, and delicious.Don’t leave here without at least 2-3 sambusas on your order.It’s great to find a local family-owned small business that you can tell the food is made with love.We WILL be back and recommend everyone stop by — add this gem to your regular takeout or dine-in rotation!“
“If you're looking for an authentic Ethiopian restaurant, well look no further! This place is a hidden gem. Teshe and Sebele are the husband and wife that run this place. They are extremely hospitable and the food is beyond anything you could imagine. I have been coming to this place almost once a week since I learned about it two years ago. They have some of the best Ethiopian food you'll find in a restaurant. The place is cozy and intimate but that doesn't stop the big flavors that come from their multiple different dishes available from the menu. Some of my favorites are the Kikil- this is a lamb soup that has been simmering for hours, the flavors are exceptionally rich. This dish is only available on Mondays, and it's on a first come first serve basis. However, on any given day some of my favorite items to order are: the veggie combo, Lega Tibs, and the special kitfo (which is like a beef tartare dish). Anyway, y'all won't regret coming to check this spot out, and if you do tell them Sara sent you.“
“Bahel is incredible! The front room is unassuming, but go to the back room for a warm atmosphere. Prices are good and the food is incredible. However, what stood out the most was the service, as the owner was incredibly helpful in explaining the menu and giving recommendations to my group. One of those places that I hope to come back too soon.“
“I can't go on enough about how good the food is here. Best Ethiopian/ East African food hands down. Such good quality and always consistently delicious. Amazing service every time and I have been a customers for years now. Definitely try, you won't regret!“
“Wow! Drove by this place many times and was unaware of this hidden gem until a friend took me last week. Now it’s a new favorite! Ahhmazing food prepared by the loveliest woman. The husband and wife owners make the atmosphere family like and oh so welcoming. I had the veggie platter along with some of the meat and it was sooo flavorful and cooked just right. I’ve had Ethiopian food in several spots and I have to rate this as my top choice in quality and taste.“
“BLACK OWNED BUSINESS: One of the best shopping experiences which yielded me such hospitality & cultural insight. Yedera is a family-owned Ethiopian "convenience" store that sells staples like chips, candy, specialty drinks, lottery tickets, over-the-counter remedies, jewelry, household items - laundry detergent, grooming essentials & more. Consumable inventory includes fresh food like Sambusas, Meats, Injera (Flatbread) & specialty drinks. The variation of items goes beyond any one product. Fresh brewed Ethiopian coffees & teas are available at the Coffee Counter. There's a big selection of coffee pots, kettles, tea sets, incense & incense holders. You will be immersed by the regular & signature spices throughout the market. The second-generation employee extended me welcoming vibes while giving me a friendly tutorial about Ethiopia while I walked each aisle. The generous prices forced me to pick up a few holiday gifts & with a return to purchase myself an Ethiopian Handmade Tea Set.“
“This restaurant is doubtless one of the tastiest place to eat in the region. Whenever I come there I am truly glad. They always keep their high standard service and the highest level of dishes they offer. You can never go wrong with this place. Highly recommended.“
“I was killing time before an appt and popped in for a coffee. I ended up getting some lentil Sambusa/Samosa with jalapeños sauce, and they were delicious, and the coffee was good too. I didn't eat much because I had lunch planned after my appt. But after looking at their menu and enjoying what I did have along with the friendly service....I will be going back to try more things on their menu!Parking: Enough parking in the strip plaza lot.Wheelchair accessibility: It was wheelchair accessible“
“We finished off the last of our berbere this week, so I was looking for Ethiopian markets nearby and found Maleda Market. The reviews were so positive, my wife and I decided to make an outing of it and pick up food while we were there. Everything was delicious and everyone in the store, including the other customers, was so gracious and friendly. We had a great time visiting and will absolutely be back.“
“service is great for normal people if your crazy they don't like you sometimes but been going since I was 3 my father knows the workers the owner and the people here because were Somali and I am Muslim its pack here at 2 o clock every day the breakfast is great with cha with bread is amazing same as fool. could do a bit better on the floor and windows because its slippery.“
“I visited Mela this past Monday and honestly thought it was a cute spot with some charm. My best friend and I attempted to visit for her birthday but we were the only two there aside from the staff ? The staff was down to earth and friendly and our server was nice. The menu was very limited to only about 5 options (A couple different types of Tacos, a Quesadilla, Wings and Shrimp I think)..not sure if it was just that night or every Monday. That was disappointing. We both ordered buffalo shrimp, which was even more disappointing…they were tough, honestly. Seemed almost as though they were pre-cooked shrimp that were dropped into the fryer. It wasn’t worth the $50 for 2 buffalo shrimp baskets and 2 waters, considering that the shrimp were not good but we didn’t complain. Still left a little extra on top of the automatic gratuity for my server. I may try again on another night but can’t say for sure after that night though. I was disappointed in the food ??♀️“
“I actually wasn't planning on coming here and my wife looking for somewhere to eat and it was Sunday so we weren't expecting a wing place to be open. Most wing places are closed on Sundays. As I walked in I noticed that the restaurant was very clean and neat and it would actually be a viable option to dine in but we were getting some takeout. I was greeted by the gentleman respectfully as I saw who was would assume is his wife preparing some food items in the back. The restaurant was clean really clean and it truly made me feel like I was going to get some really great food. This isn't your typical wing place they do sell some East African foods which I actually tried one of their dishes called Foul, which basically consists of beans with jalapenos topped with boiled egg with the side of yogurt and what we would call pico de gallo, and also serve with a large french bread which was very moist and good and went along well with the meal. Of course my wife had some plain wings which were fried you know hot wings style accompanied by some french fries. Overall the meal is about $24 bucks which is not too bad seeing that everything was fresh made in the restaurant. The dish that I had was about $9.99 and it actually was a lot for the money. Now I know there may be some premier Wing spots all throughout Atlanta but for this part of Atlanta Stone mountain this was actually a very great Wing Spot I would say a premier wingspot if you ask me. I recommend you go check it out and Mr Muhammad was very accommodating and I really was appreciative of him as a fellow small business owner I really feel like they truly are top tier in there part of the restaurant industry. I definitely recommend both dishes that I ordered and that you try some of their other stuff cuz I will be back to get me another plate of the Foul, and from there we'll see what other tasty treats they got for me. Oh yeah here's some pictures to go with my visit and I didn't take a picture of the plates I normally don't because if I'm not eating there I don't want you to be deceived by picture location. But I give them a 6 stars out of five because they really are class act when it comes to wing places. ???Vegetarian options: Actually the plate I ate would qualify as vegetarian, it wouldn't qualify as vegan though. Definitely check them out to see what else they have available.Kid-friendliness: Very clean and neat restaurant would definitely be a great place to bring the kids, mannerable kids.Parking: Plenty of parking, well over a hundred or so slots!Wheelchair accessibility: This is truly wheelchair accessible so don't worry about not being able to get there if you have a wheelchair.“
“We arrived at this restaurant for a meeting. my friend recommended this restaurant. Well, it was very nice. the staff were so friendly and we felt excellent. The food was just great. We loved this place very much and we will definitely return to this restaurant. we highly recommend this place.“
“I haven’t even tried the food yet! I walked in on a slow night and the owner was locking up. I told her that I could leave and find something else, but she insisted that I stay and get something to eat. If that’s not hospitality at its finest, then idk what is. Thank you :)“
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“There are not enough stars to give this place. The food was absolutely amazing. There were no complaints about any of the dishes we tried. I would highly recommend all of them. On top of that the staff was outstanding. They were top notch. The prices were also very good and their baklava was homemade and superb.“
“Adorable Ethiopian restaurant with great flavor filled options. We loved our experience here. The chef also gave us a lesson on how to properly eat the food. The service was fantastic and they make everything fresh! Great local business to support, you will not be disappointed.“