Ethiopian Restaurants near West Saint Paul, MN

“I got the special kitfo and my friend the beef ribs. Kitfo is raw ground beef that is seaspned so be prepared for those who arent too fond of raw meat. I like it since ive grown up eating raw meat before. This dish does have ethiopian cheese and cooked spinach with it as well. I The beef tibs. Delicious and fragrant. Such good flavor reminds me of something similar to my childhood that ive eaten. Also the server and people were super nice to me and my friend. Excellent service!“

“Everytime We come to bole, the service is always excellent and the food is delicious.“

“Absolutely my favorite restaurant. Great price, portion and service ;)“

“Selam was absolutely delicious as my first full on experience with Ethiopian food. I've had similar cuisine in the past, but never the full presentation of meats and vegetables with injera.

We started with the lentil sambusa, which was shatteringly crispy. Incredible texture.

But the real star was the Selam combo. It came with three meat-based wots (stews), a few lentil/corn, and salad and pickled cabbage. Served with injera, a super spongy and fermented soft bread for ripping and dipping, the whole thing was just a sensory and flavorful delight.

I will admit the service was a little inattentive as they were busy with prep work, and the restaurant is decorated like a HomeGoods. But I feel like that's part of the charm.

The food more than makes up for it. It was absolutely fantastic.“

“Awesome food was skeptic at first but it's really good I scored a groupon for this huge platter. Will come back for lunch soon!“

“the best food ever and the service is awesome 👌 love it“

“Exploring different cuisines from across the world is always an adventure- but sometimes you stumble across a refreshing new world of flavors. That is what this place did- everything was so good- the waitress was friendly and helped us with ordering. The food was delicious and had so much flavor. We plan on going again soon!“

“Hidden gem. Was in the area for work and saw this place tucked away. Nothing fancy or exotic about its location; it's in a strip mall and is very utilitarian in nature.

That said - the food was excellent. I had the awaze tibs and while I'd have preferred they brought the heat, I can understand why it was likely prepared for the average Midwestern palate. While not as spicy as I'd have liked, the beef was tender and the awaze was well balanced and flavorful. Not too much rosemary as to be overpowering which is what I sometimes find with other awaze. The portion size was generous and I ate it again for dinner.

I also had the traditional coffee. It was mid afternoon with only one (very nice!) server, so the pageantry was lost, but I didn't mind. The coffee preparation was just sublime, truly. One of the best pots of coffee I've had in some time and to be honest I'd go back just for the coffee.

If it's your first time with Ethiopian food be prepared to not be given utensils - I find it part of the charm personally and frankly it just tastes better that way, but if you're a neat freak be ready to get dirty. Or I guess ask for a fork if you wanna be a baby.“

“We love Tin Cup Plus for its welcoming atmosphere, beautiful decor, and wonderful food from an extensive menu. We are vegetarians, and the veggie sampler is fabulous. We also love the fact that cocktails are available from the gorgeous sparkling, long bar. The booth seating is so comfortable. And we appreciate the easy parking - the lot is right out the front door. Visit this special place soon!“

“An unassuming spot but, some of the best food in the midway! chapati wraps are so good it's hard to try anything else! I just can't get enough. However the fettuccine section is a surprising menu star though there's a bunch of varieties! Incredible beverage selection as well.“

“Oh my god. Truly such a perfect meal. The food was so flavorful, perfectly seasoned, and not oily at all. I ate until I was absolutely stuffed but did not feel heavy at all (not to mention the portions are huge so I still had half my plate left). The food and ingredients tasted so fresh. They do not skimp out on giving you meat either. The owner is so sweet and funny. I truly cannot say enough good things. Definitely will be coming regularly to this place from now on.“

“We stopped in by accident on a Friday night. The food is incredible. The cook really understands herbs and spices and is making everything from scratch. Not being familiar with Ethiopian food, we randomly ordered samosas, lamb tips, beets and lentils. Each dish was a mouthful of delight. The beets were my favorite and my friend who does not like beets loved this. Not at all convenient to my house, I will gladly drive for this food and sweet little restaurant.“

“Had a good experience at this restaurant ! My Mom had never tried Ethiopian Food and it's been a while myself - the owner's son was very helpful in guiding us to decide what was popular and how we could try / share some of the food. They were big portions with a lot of injera bread. Would recommend.“

“This was our first time at Mesob. Not being familiar with Ethiopian dishes, we had the Meat & Vege Sampler; it was fabulous! The atmosphere was friendly, beautiful, and interesting. Service was a bit chaotic but it was a busy Saturday night after all. We will definitely go there again with friends in tow.“

“The food and atmosphere was absolutely awesome. Everything we tried had so much flavor. You also get so much food for what you pay for, and it’s worth every penny. Will be showing it off to family and friends!“

“Wonderful food and great experience! The service was excellent and the food came beautifully displayed and was delicious 💕. Will definitely be coming back soon for more!“

“super fresh, always authentic, and quite frankly my absolute favorite.“

“Just a few doors down from the Turf Club sits a genuine hole- in- the- wall gem. A unique dining experience of food with flavors to expand your pallet. We had the yebeg tibs and veggie sambusa and a just in case order of chicken strips and french fries, which, while delicious, remained largely untouched as the yebeg lamb tibs and veggies entree was the star of the table. A No Forks Allowed shared entree with flavors that dance in your mouth, the bread (is that what it's called?) comes rolled up and the protein sits on top like a carpet. You grab a little piece of bread and scoop it up and make a mess and laugh and eat and EAT. The sauce was a savory, smoky collection of herbs and with a Minnesota Nice kick of spice, if my 70 yo mom could handle it, you can handle it. The umami was out of this world (and helps me to finally be able to define the taste, actually) The veggie sambusa was a perfectly fried pillow of yummy veggies with a salsa for dipping and the chicken strips were fried to perfection with fluffy french fries. The server was fast, friendly, and offered suggestions and answered questions we had about the menu. This restaurant is an invitation to a cultural exhibition of flavor and best of all, our 2 entrees — both large enough to share with at least 3 people) 2 drinks, and 1 app were reasonably priced at under $50.00. If you're going to a show at the Turf Club, come early for parking and dinner at Dilla, you won't be disappointed. It is an excellent addition to University Ave, I am glad they found a home on our little stretch of road and we should welcome them with open arms and empty bellies.“

“What a wonderful creation this place is! Every detail is stunning — the food tastes delicious and is presented so artfully. The space is gorgeously designed, with huge colorful painted walls murals. Cultural authenticity and creative expressivity are beautifully balanced in the unique restaurant RAS. I love it!“

“delicious food - highly recommended the vegetarian platter!“

“Best customer service with quality products. They carry variety of Ethiopian and east African food and spices(now Restaurant is added). Reasonable price and nice location which is closer to down town Minneapolis(Franklin & 23rd Ave south).“