“Bunna Cafe has some great Ethiopian food and is exclusively a vegetarian place on top of that (I don't know about most people but I personally love my meat). However, despite not serving meat, Bunna Cafe still delivers flavor at great prices and portion sizes. My favorites were the spicy lentil and mushroom one but I don't think you can go wrong with any of them. The hospitality was exceptional as well. No complaints here!“
“Summary: the best Ethiopian food I've ever had. And I'm not a vegan or vegetarian. Outstanding flavor and textures, the combo platters are huge and have great variety. Minimalist dining room with smart and quick service. Parking was difficult.“
“I've been here a bunch of times and recently went again. It was great!The vegetarian combo was fantastic as always. I think this place has my favorite injera. I've been here with a gluten-free friend and they offer a gluten-free injera option - so great! The lentil sambusa was flavorful and delicious, a great option for kids. Although, you should be sure that your kid can handle flavor and texture and spice; this isn't a place for buttered noodle kids.The service is always good and the space is nice.We sat in the back which was fully enclosed, so that was lovely. I've been back there before in the summer, but was happy to see the enclosure was comfortable.Vegetarian options: Clearly marked vegetarian/vegan menu“
“The food was phenomenal, we had the timatim as an appetizer followed by the meat and vegetarian combos. Every bite was packed with so much flavor! The service was great, the atmosphere cozy, and the music was so good; I definitely have some new music to explore. Highly recommend this place :)“
“We stopped by on a Saturday night for an early dinner at 6pm and there was some seating available for walk-ins. Two of us shared one of the combinations platters - 2 for $50. It was large enough for two very hungry people or three people. They constantly replenished our table with injera and we also tried the honey wine, which tastes exactly like it sounds. Everything tasted great. Service was excellent, very attentive and kind. The ambiance is nice and homey.“
“Very comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. Attentive and friendly service, and really excellent food. Avocado salad was one of the best salads I've ever eaten, and the veggie combo plate was very tasty. Injera was fresh and delectably spongy. Highly recommend.“
“Always nice to spice things up with a different option, as opposed to the usual Italian, Chinese, Mexican, etc. Cozy atmosphere, great communal dishes, and family orientated and friendly service. Ethiopian beer is a nice change from IPAs and the wide variety of dishes will not leave your tastebuds wanting. There can be a wait on the weekends, but that’s testament to its quality. There are also plenty of bars nearby to pass the time while you wait.“
“These are the best smoothies I've ever had. I always stop here when I'm in New York. They have such creative combinations of flavors, and they also offer a small size that you don't spoil your dinner. Smoothies in Heaven is my favorite.“
“I have visited this family-run restaurant several times and it is my go to spot. I come to this restaurant over others because of its no-frills authenticity; the tsom (vegan) dishes are perfectly seasoned and the variety of tibs (beef or lamb, drier or saucier) are well made and flavorful. You can't go wrong with the doro wot or kitfo either. Also, one of the few spots I know of where you can ask and get is 100% teff enjera (but you got to ask). They also have my fav Habesha beer. If you want to know what Ethiopian food tastes like in Ethiopia, this is the spot to find out.Vegetarian options: Ethiopian food provides the most extensive vegetarian (and vegan) options. Anything that is fasting ("tsom") will be vegan. The misir wot is fiery like it should be, with the lentils cooked right without being mushy. The shiro(s) have a perfect balance of spice and flavors. There are other veggie dishes such as stewed greens, or French beans, or a carrot/potato/cabbage medley (gomen, fosilia, or atkilit) that were great in combination with other vegetarian dishes. My recommendation: get a combo platter.“
“First time trying so have nothing to compare it to. The chicken leg stew was very unique- delicious and hearty. I liked the cabbage and the chickpea dish as well but mixed together with the chicken. On their own they were sort of bland. Happy I got to try something new and a cuisine from a different culture.“
“There are better Ethiopian restaurants out there for sure but this place is very good. Recommend the vegetarian platter and any of their coffees and teas. Service is warm and welcoming and the decor is also very comforting. Upscale without being stuffy, really like it here“
“(Once again I'm asking that you don't allow my horrible photography skills to color your impression of the food I review, but anyway) This place is great! Ordered online and it was ready the minute it said it would be. The man who gave me my order was very nice, the space is beautiful, as is the food. Ordering extra injera was overkill on my part, but it's delicious, so I'm not complaining. Ethiopia has truly mastered vegetarian food, and Awash has a great selection. A true celebration of spice and seasoning and all the best things vegetables can be. Don't miss the Gomen, their collard greens were absolute perfection. I can rest easy knowing I've found my go-to spot for NYC Ethiopian food.Vegetarian options: To be among their vegetarian selection is among the highest honor a vegetable can achieve“
“Still very good. Seems like they have new ownership recently, and are pivoting towards being a.... wine bar? Menu items are a bit different, they no longer serve any hot tea at all, including the spiced black tea which was one of the highlights -- and service took a huge dip downwards. But still, very solid and the best in the neighborhood!“
“I ate at Queen of Sheba, an Ethiopian restaurant, and really enjoyed it. The place felt warm and welcoming. They have a lot of traditional Ethiopian food to choose from. I tried a mix of different dishes with something called injera, a kind of bread that you use to pick up the food. The food had a lot of flavors, spicy but not too much.The people working there were very nice and helped us choose what to eat. They seemed happy to share their food and culture with us.The meal wasn't too expensive, and I got to try lots of things. Portion sizes were good enough to make us pack leftovers.“
“A good place to get Ethiopian food if you're in UWS. We came in after a while and the quality of the food remains quite good. Though we were a bit disappointed to see that the prices have increased 25-30% since about a year back. So a sampler for two would cost you $50 (vs $38 earlier).“
“After having enjoyed Bersi's eye-poppingly large platters that feed 3-4 people for $20-60 in total, not even Ras's lunch special ($18 bowls) seemed like a good deal. I did prefer the collard greens at Ras over Bersi's though. (Too bad I didn't try the injera at Ras for a comparison.) All that said, I did enjoy the Bole Bowl: the crunchy soy crumbles were a fun textural element, and the avocado injected creaminess into the mix. FYI, they have a couple of beverages with honey: honey wine and hard kombucha. Updated from previous review on 2024-04-08“