The food is good, I would recommend going to try something different, I think the prices are a bit high for what you get, and they need to work on their service
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Karthik C. S.
I was very disappointed with the injera made from white teff flour; it was the driest injera I have had in my life. You might consider switching to brown teff flour and refining the technique, which could add more flavor to the injera and help compensate for the lack of flavor in the lentil-based dishes. The vegetarian dishes were either bland or merely hot, lacking depth of flavor. Regrettably, this was the worst experience I have had with Ethiopian/Eritrean food, and I have been eating it regularly for years in and around New York, Paris, and London.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 4
Tilak Sharma
Food isn’t as good as other Ethiopian/Eritrean options in the Boston area. Staff is nice enough but payment options are limited. Seating area is a bit dusty.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
A S
Used to be great but now the injera they serve by default is no longer authentic - it is rice based and they charge you extra for real injera. Also very dirty inside seems like rarely cleaned.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 2
Edt Det
Warm intimate environment, authentic Eritrean food, and fantastic hospitality.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Injera, Vegetable Combination, Mango Juice, Sega Bebaynatu-Meat Combination, Ahimilti Bebaynetu, Mango, House Salad
abhishek raja
The atmosphere was friendly and welcoming, and I really liked the traditional Ethiopian-style tables—they added a nice touch. There was only one server, but service was still prompt and attentive.
We ordered the vegetarian combo, but unfortunately, the injera was extremely sour—so much so that it overpowered all the other flavors. We couldn’t get through the dish, which was disappointing given the $75 price for three people. I’ve had Ethiopian food many times before, and am quite familiar with the tang from the fermentation but this was unusually sour.
I mentioned it politely to the server, but the response was simply, “That’s how the chef likes it.” Fair enough i guess, but it didn’t feel like feedback was welcome. Nice vibe overall, but I probably wouldn’t come back based on the food experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Kyla Wesley
We loved eating here !! The staff is so welcoming and answers any questions you may have if you’re new to the cuisine. Great place for group dinners but wished it didn’t close as early as it did! We cannot wait to go back again and wish it wasn’t so far from where we live.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rachel Cosgrove
The food was delicious, the server was welcoming and fun to talk with, the service was prompt, and there was an overall relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. I especially loved the spicy sauce and lentils, homemade honey wine, and spiced tea. It was so worth the trip!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tiferet Berenbaum
I had a great time here! The food was delicious, the service was top notch and it was a very authentic experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegetable Combination
Jessica Chook
I tried this place out with my brother. We ordered the Sega Bebaynatu-Meat Combination. The server asked us “for two people?” And we said yes because we were going to split the plate. After we got the bill, they charged us for two plates. When we asked, she said it’s because we said it was for 2 people. I didn’t expect that our answer would translate to creating portions and plates for each person, because it came on just one big plate. I feel like when servers ask “for two people”, it means to split up the food between two of us, not to charge twice. In that case, I would’ve just ordered for the same plate twice! Like “can we have TWO sega…” Also, the desert options were available through a verbal menu only, so the price was transparent there either. We didn’t find out the price of everything, including dessert, until we got the bill. I ended up paying double than I was expecting and I just wish things were better communicated. For example, after we confirmed that yes, the dish we ordered is for the two of us to share, that they would reaffirm that they were going to charge us for two plates.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Sega Bebaynatu-Meat Combination
My first time here! The staff is so friendly! Wow the food is amazing. Probably the best dish I’ve had all year! I’ll definitely be back.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Raymond Pottebaum
I came in to simply pick up a mobile order that was already marked as ready on the app. When I politely asked for it, the server responded with immediate hostility and deliberately delayed giving it to me. It was an uncomfortable and unnecessary experience. I hope this feedback helps improve customer service moving forward.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Ann S
Very friendly service and excellent food! We liked how relaxed the atmosphere was (I always appreciate when restaurants keep the music quiet enough for conversation). I recommend the traditional seating!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Injera, Vegetable Combination
Joelle T
Great food and super service. Recommend eating in the traditional method. Don’t miss this restaurant if you’re in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sega Bebaynatu-Meat Combination
Ji Shi
Food OK. Service is terrible. 4 people waited 1 hour on a Friday night and the food is not ready. A fifth friend came and the waiter won’t let him join. We proposed to switch to a bigger table and the waiter won’t let it, saying the table has already given to a bigger group, which was later proved untrue. The waiter was being difficult. Then, waited another 20 minutes for the food and we asked take out. Wasted the time from 6:50 to 8:10 on a Friday night. We took the food home. Food was OK to be honest. Service terrible. The place has the potential to become a real restaurant if they learn how to serve
The food is good, I would recommend going to try something different, I think the prices are a bit high for what you get, and they need to work on their service
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
I was very disappointed with the injera made from white teff flour; it was the driest injera I have had in my life. You might consider switching to brown teff flour and refining the technique, which could add more flavor to the injera and help compensate for the lack of flavor in the lentil-based dishes. The vegetarian dishes were either bland or merely hot, lacking depth of flavor. Regrettably, this was the worst experience I have had with Ethiopian/Eritrean food, and I have been eating it regularly for years in and around New York, Paris, and London.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 4
Food isn’t as good as other Ethiopian/Eritrean options in the Boston area.
Staff is nice enough but payment options are limited. Seating area is a bit dusty.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Used to be great but now the injera they serve by default is no longer authentic - it is rice based and they charge you extra for real injera. Also very dirty inside seems like rarely cleaned.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 2
Warm intimate environment, authentic Eritrean food, and fantastic hospitality.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Injera, Vegetable Combination, Mango Juice, Sega Bebaynatu-Meat Combination, Ahimilti Bebaynetu, Mango, House Salad
The atmosphere was friendly and welcoming, and I really liked the traditional Ethiopian-style tables—they added a nice touch. There was only one server, but service was still prompt and attentive.
We ordered the vegetarian combo, but unfortunately, the injera was extremely sour—so much so that it overpowered all the other flavors. We couldn’t get through the dish, which was disappointing given the $75 price for three people. I’ve had Ethiopian food many times before, and am quite familiar with the tang from the fermentation but this was unusually sour.
I mentioned it politely to the server, but the response was simply, “That’s how the chef likes it.” Fair enough i guess, but it didn’t feel like feedback was welcome. Nice vibe overall, but I probably wouldn’t come back based on the food experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
We loved eating here !! The staff is so welcoming and answers any questions you may have if you’re new to the cuisine. Great place for group dinners but wished it didn’t close as early as it did! We cannot wait to go back again and wish it wasn’t so far from where we live.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was delicious, the server was welcoming and fun to talk with, the service was prompt, and there was an overall relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. I especially loved the spicy sauce and lentils, homemade honey wine, and spiced tea. It was so worth the trip!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had a great time here! The food was delicious, the service was top notch and it was a very authentic experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegetable Combination
I tried this place out with my brother. We ordered the Sega Bebaynatu-Meat Combination. The server asked us “for two people?” And we said yes because we were going to split the plate. After we got the bill, they charged us for two plates. When we asked, she said it’s because we said it was for 2 people. I didn’t expect that our answer would translate to creating portions and plates for each person, because it came on just one big plate. I feel like when servers ask “for two people”, it means to split up the food between two of us, not to charge twice. In that case, I would’ve just ordered for the same plate twice! Like “can we have TWO sega…” Also, the desert options were available through a verbal menu only, so the price was transparent there either. We didn’t find out the price of everything, including dessert, until we got the bill. I ended up paying double than I was expecting and I just wish things were better communicated. For example, after we confirmed that yes, the dish we ordered is for the two of us to share, that they would reaffirm that they were going to charge us for two plates.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Sega Bebaynatu-Meat Combination
Restaurantji Recommends
My first time here! The staff is so friendly! Wow the food is amazing. Probably the best dish I’ve had all year! I’ll definitely be back.
Food: 5
Service: 5
I came in to simply pick up a mobile order that was already marked as ready on the app. When I politely asked for it, the server responded with immediate hostility and deliberately delayed giving it to me. It was an uncomfortable and unnecessary experience. I hope this feedback helps improve customer service moving forward.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Very friendly service and excellent food! We liked how relaxed the atmosphere was (I always appreciate when restaurants keep the music quiet enough for conversation). I recommend the traditional seating!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Injera, Vegetable Combination
Great food and super service. Recommend eating in the traditional method. Don’t miss this restaurant if you’re in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sega Bebaynatu-Meat Combination
Food OK. Service is terrible. 4 people waited 1 hour on a Friday night and the food is not ready. A fifth friend came and the waiter won’t let him join. We proposed to switch to a bigger table and the waiter won’t let it, saying the table has already given to a bigger group, which was later proved untrue. The waiter was being difficult. Then, waited another 20 minutes for the food and we asked take out. Wasted the time from 6:50 to 8:10 on a Friday night. We took the food home. Food was OK to be honest. Service terrible. The place has the potential to become a real restaurant if they learn how to serve
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 1
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