Food was below par. I had better Ethiopian food compared to the food here.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
L Z
Good location and nice presentation of Ethiopian classics, with the addition of craft beer and cocktails, as is more college crowd. If you like Ethiopian you will taste the difference of seasoning, but is the only of its type in the area. The service is the lowest point, as the service is just an extension of the kitchen. With all that, I would go back if in downtown Durham when craving vegetarian dishes.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 2
britny stephenson
Unfortunately, this was not a good experience. Our server clearly did not want to be working—they slammed our food down on the table and walked away without a word. The dishes tasted cold, as if they had been sitting out for a while. I also didn’t receive the correct entrée, but felt uncomfortable bringing it up because of the server’s annoyed demeanor. On top of that, the cocktail I ordered was unbalanced and overly acidic.
Pratik Chhatbar
Yummy Ethiopian food at really good prices!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Niche Afficionado
I've gone maybe 3 times within the last month. Traveling about 75 minutes to & fro. The first 2 times I loved the food and portions. I even had injera left over for dinner. Today, I felt shorted. Tip: try to be consistent in portions.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Craving Food
B: the food tasted fresh and the portions were great. The beef was so tender that it felt buttery when you picked it up. It was my first time trying Ethiopian food and was pleasantly surprised with the spice similarities to my own culture! The environment was very welcoming and the staff were attentive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Sprinkle of Ashley Tv
I love the food. It’s always good! I honestly very unsatisfied with the portions for the price that’s asked for. Each time I went the portions got smaller and smaller. This time I ask to have the food without the injeria and I figured they may give me more portions, but no. For $19 and this little amount of food, I’m still hungry :( I love this place but the portions are very sad! I hope you all look into it more!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Shanta Slade-Inabnitt
Exquisite! Every dish was perfect.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Darren Strickland
Came for lunch with a coworker, and we're waited on by the owner, Fasil. Such a genuinely nice guy, and you could absolutely see the pride he had for us to be his customers. There aren't many places you can go and encounter the actual owner AND their appreciation for your business.
We started with Sambusas and Deko sauce. Savory and simple, but the Deko was an incredible touch. I had the Zilzil Alecha, and it was absolutely tender, savory, and decadent. I'm not even sure what my coworker got, but we both were absolutely satisfied with the app and lunch.
Will definitely be back! I've been wanting to get Ethiopian for the longest time, and I am NOT disappointed. Amazing!
Stephanie Garrity
Fantastic food, big portions, lovely service. Zero complaints, this is one of my favorite restaurants in Durham!!
The vegan and vegetarian dishes were amazing!! Love everything! The sambusa the lentils the gomen,the apple sambusa for desert. Very nice!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joe Yoo
The portions are incredibly small for what you pay. Ordered Doro Wat, and it came with a singular chicken leg, one boiled egg, and the rest in sauce. With tax and tip it comes out to well over $25 per person. Imagine eating one chicken leg and one egg when you order an entree for dinner. Vegan entrees were a little better, but still the main dish to injera ratio is way skewed to just eating bread to fill up. Don’t even get apps, literally one bite for $10.
The food tastes great. Every bite is delicious. But I can’t stress how terrible the portion sizes are at this place for what you pay.
Service is slow as well, no one came to check in on the diners, they clearly have their favorite customers. No water refills. Other tables have to ask for refills. Had to ask the servers for a check.
Overall one of the lackluster Ethiopian restaurants I’ve been to. This place is way overhyped on Eater and other restaurant guides online. Only saving grace is that they’re the only Ethiopian joint in the area.
Food was below par. I had better Ethiopian food compared to the food here.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Good location and nice presentation of Ethiopian classics, with the addition of craft beer and cocktails, as is more college crowd. If you like Ethiopian you will taste the difference of seasoning, but is the only of its type in the area. The service is the lowest point, as the service is just an extension of the kitchen. With all that, I would go back if in downtown Durham when craving vegetarian dishes.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 2
Unfortunately, this was not a good experience. Our server clearly did not want to be working—they slammed our food down on the table and walked away without a word. The dishes tasted cold, as if they had been sitting out for a while. I also didn’t receive the correct entrée, but felt uncomfortable bringing it up because of the server’s annoyed demeanor. On top of that, the cocktail I ordered was unbalanced and overly acidic.
Yummy Ethiopian food at really good prices!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
I've gone maybe 3 times within the last month. Traveling about 75 minutes to & fro. The first 2 times I loved the food and portions. I even had injera left over for dinner. Today, I felt shorted. Tip: try to be consistent in portions.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
B: the food tasted fresh and the portions were great. The beef was so tender that it felt buttery when you picked it up. It was my first time trying Ethiopian food and was pleasantly surprised with the spice similarities to my own culture! The environment was very welcoming and the staff were attentive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
I love the food. It’s always good! I honestly very unsatisfied with the portions for the price that’s asked for. Each time I went the portions got smaller and smaller. This time I ask to have the food without the injeria and I figured they may give me more portions, but no. For $19 and this little amount of food, I’m still hungry :( I love this place but the portions are very sad! I hope you all look into it more!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Exquisite! Every dish was perfect.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came for lunch with a coworker, and we're waited on by the owner, Fasil. Such a genuinely nice guy, and you could absolutely see the pride he had for us to be his customers. There aren't many places you can go and encounter the actual owner AND their appreciation for your business.
We started with Sambusas and Deko sauce. Savory and simple, but the Deko was an incredible touch. I had the Zilzil Alecha, and it was absolutely tender, savory, and decadent. I'm not even sure what my coworker got, but we both were absolutely satisfied with the app and lunch.
Will definitely be back! I've been wanting to get Ethiopian for the longest time, and I am NOT disappointed. Amazing!
Fantastic food, big portions, lovely service. Zero complaints, this is one of my favorite restaurants in Durham!!
Restaurantji Recommends
Had a great time and meal. Great food!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The vegan and vegetarian dishes were amazing!!
Love everything!
The sambusa the lentils the gomen,the apple
sambusa for desert. Very nice!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The portions are incredibly small for what you pay. Ordered Doro Wat, and it came with a singular chicken leg, one boiled egg, and the rest in sauce. With tax and tip it comes out to well over $25 per person. Imagine eating one chicken leg and one egg when you order an entree for dinner.
Vegan entrees were a little better, but still the main dish to injera ratio is way skewed to just eating bread to fill up.
Don’t even get apps, literally one bite for $10.
The food tastes great. Every bite is delicious. But I can’t stress how terrible the portion sizes are at this place for what you pay.
Service is slow as well, no one came to check in on the diners, they clearly have their favorite customers. No water refills. Other tables have to ask for refills. Had to ask the servers for a check.
Overall one of the lackluster Ethiopian restaurants I’ve been to. This place is way overhyped on Eater and other restaurant guides online. Only saving grace is that they’re the only Ethiopian joint in the area.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
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