Altu's Ethiopian Cuisine

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Spicy Beef Stew Spicy Chicken Stew

Spicy Chicken Breast Stew

Mild Split Yellow Peas

Chicken and Beef Combo

Meat and Veggie Combo

Stew Chicken Platter

Sambusa with Lentils

Mild Garlic Lentils

Mild Chickpea Sauce

Spicy Ground Peas

Wednesday Special $12.00

A milder (and vegan) alternative to the Senegal special, this unique dish from Mozambique consists of our traditional collard greens stewed in a mild sauce of ground peanuts and coconut milk. Very creamy and deliciously subtle. Served over rice. Served with a small side of cabbage and salad.
Tuesday Special $13.00

Mild or spicy beef chunks sauteed with pieces of Altu's sweet and tender cabbage. A simple dish with lots of surprising flavors. Served with a small side of cabbage and salad.
Thursday Special $11.00

Another favorite dish with low heat and big flavor. Tender potato chunks are stewed in a complex curry sauce with whole green beans and baby carrots. Served with a small side of cabbage and salad.

Beef Stew $11.60

Spicy or mild. Served on an open roll of injera with cabbage on the side. Only available until 2:30 PM. Select from Dinner Menu if after 230
Chicken Stew $11.60

Spicy or mild. Served on an open roll of injera with cabbage on the side. ONLY AVAILABLE AT LUNCH pls select dinner portion after 2:30pm
Mild Chickpea Sauce $10.40

*Lunch portion only available until 2:30* Served with topped with cabbage and wrapped inside fresh pieces of injera.
Spicy Ground Peas $10.40

Lunch portion available until 230 PM. Served with topped with cabbage and wrapped inside fresh pieces of injera.
Lentils $10.60

Available until 2:30 Pm. Spicy or mild. Served with topped with cabbage and wrapped inside fresh pieces of injera.
Spicy Pinto Beans $10.40

*Lunch portion only available until 2:30* Served with topped with cabbage and wrapped inside fresh pieces of injera.
Mild Split Yellow Peas $10.40

**Lunch Portion only served until 2:30 PM** Served with topped with cabbage and wrapped inside fresh pieces of injera.
Mild Lima Beans $10.40

Lunch portion** available until 2:30PM** Served with topped with cabbage and wrapped inside fresh pieces of injera.

Mild Lima Beans $12.50

You won't find limas like these in any Ethiopian restaurant: this is a family recipe and a regular favorite. Served on a full piece of injera with an extra cut of injera and a side of cabbage and salad.
Spicy Lentils $11.40

Tender split red lentils stewed in savory spices. Served on a full piece of injera with an extra cut of injera and a side of cabbage and salad.
Mild Garlic Lentils $12.50

These savory whole green lentils have all the zest and sweetness of garlic with none of the pungent aftertastes. Served on a full piece of injera with an extra cut of injera and a side of cabbage and salad.
Mild Chickpeas Sauce $12.50

Smoothly ground chickpeas peppered with unique spices. Served on a full piece of injera with an extra cut of injera and a side of cabbage and salad.
Spicy Ground Peas Mixed with Greens $12.50

Altu's tender mild collard greens mixed with a spoonful of our spicy ground peas. Served on a full piece of injera with an extra cut of injera and a side of cabbage and salad.
Spicy Pinto Beans $11.40

Whole pintos stewed to perfection in berbere sauce. Served on a full piece of injera with an extra cut of injera and a side of cabbage and salad.
Mild Split Yellow Peas $11.40

A distinctive texture and a savory blend of mild spices give this dish an irresistible sweetness. Served on a full piece of injera with an extra cut of injera and a side of cabbage and salad.
Spicy Ground Peas $12.50

A smooth blend of chickpeas and berbere spice. Served on a full piece of injera with an extra cut of injera and a side of cabbage and salad.

Chicken Breast Stew $15.49

Tender chunks of chicken breast, also available in both mild and spices sauces. Served on a full piece of injera with an extra cut of injera and a side of cabbage and salad.
Mild Chicken Stew $13.89

Two chicken drumsticks stewed in tangy caramelized onions and spices. Served on a full piece of injera with an extra cut of injera and a side of cabbage and salad.
Spicy Chicken Stew $13.89

Two chicken drumsticks stewed in spicy berbere onion sauce. Served on a full piece of injera with an extra cut of injera and a side of cabbage and salad.

Spicy Beef Stew $16.15

Tender pieces of sirloin stewed in a spicy berbere sauce. Served on a full piece of injera with an extra cut of injera and a side of cabbage and salad.
Mild Beef Stew $16.15

Tender pieces of sirloin stewed in tangy caramelized onions and spices. Served on a full piece of injera with an extra cut of injera and a side of cabbage and salad.
Beef with Mixed Vegetables $16.15

Spicy or mild sirloin sauteed with peas, corn, chopped carrots, and green beans. Served on a full piece of injera with an extra cut of injera and a side of cabbage and salad.
Spicy Ground Peas and Beef $16.15

Spicy sirloin chunks are mixed with our fiery ground chickpea sauce for an extra kick. Served on a full piece of injera with an extra cut of injera and a side of cabbage and salad.

Lamb Stew $18.00

Succulent cubes of lamb meat are slowly stewed in flavorful spices. Served mild or spicy. Served on a full piece of injera with an extra cut of injera and a side of cabbage and salad.

Vegetarian Combo with Any Four Items $14.66

Served on injera or rice include salad and cabbage.
Meat and Veggie Combo $16.09

A half portion of beef or chicken stew and a half portion of a vegetarian dish of your choice. Served on rice include salad and cabbage.
Chicken and Beef Combo $16.09

Choose any one chicken stew and anyone beef stew. Just specify mild or spicy. Served on rice include salad and cabbage.
Vegetarian Combo $14.19

Get a quarter of the spicy lentils, mild split yellow peas, , spicy pinto beans and mild garlic lentils. Served on your choice of injera or rice and include salad and cabbage.

Beverages

Fountain Drinks $1.65
Iced Tea $1.65

Our signature spices black tea chilled over ice.
Coffee $1.65

Lightly spices with cardamom.

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Recent Reviews

We loved Altu’s. The employees were so helpful, kind, and the food was amazing. I had never had Ethiopian food prior, but I’d go back to Altu’s in a heartbeat. The spices were fantastic, beans fresh tasting and gluten free bread option was much appreciated. Go to this place!

September 2026

I am rather adventurous in my dining destinations. Altu's is a Lansing favorite. The food is entirely different from any other you will find. In a very good way! Rich savory flavors wrap around every dish. If you are a vegetarian this is your place. But their meat dishes are equally delicious. Try this place you won't be disappointed. I have posted several photos to give you an idea of what to expect.

August 2026

Spicy lentils were my favorite, but everything was delicious. The staff was highly accommodating, and our dinner came fast and tasted so so good. Great for a couple with different spice preferences!

August 2026

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