Aberus Ethiopian Restaurant

First time eating Ethiopian food, definitely won’t be the last. Tried the Awaze Tibs with beef and cannot stress enough how delicious it was.

Service was great, I didn’t know what to order and the recommendation was just on point. Food was fresh with a homemade feeling to it !

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Awaze TIBS

Pretty good food. Authentic

Delicious, convenient, friendly staff. Love this place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Portland is blessed to have a large Ethiopian and Eritrean community. There are so many incredible places to eat, and so many people with big hearts and incredible recipes sharing their foods and culture with us. I honestly haven't eaten at an Ethiopian restaurant in Portland that wasn't good. I will say that Aberus is our new favorite. Particularly, there are some combo plates that they have that include meat dishes and vegetable dishes that is enough for three reasonably hungry people to get full on, that are under $30. Often at Ethiopian places, you order veggie combos, and then meat dishes, but we really like being able to just order one combo and get all of those things.

Everything we've tried here has been amazing, excellent flavors, well balanced between mild and spicy, not overly salty, very fresh and an incredible value. The people running the place are very sweet and kind, and we really enjoy supporting them.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

My wife and I think this is the best Ethiopian restaurant in NE Portland, which is saying a lot because there are so many delicious Ethiopian restaurants here.

Ethiopian food is probably our favorite cuisine overall, and over the years, this has become our go-to option for consistently delicious food.

The sisters who run it are delightful and welcoming. While everything on the menu is good, we particularly enjoy the veggie combo #2 and the lamb tibs.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Doro Wot, Aberus Combination, Awaze TIBS, Misir Wot, Key Wot \u0026 Yellow Peas, Vegetable Combination, Second Vegetable Combination with Spicy Whole Red Lentils, Miser and Kik Alicha Wot Served with Salad

My wife and I love the veggie combo 1&2. Delicious plant based (vegan friendly) meals. The twin sisters are very friendly and welcoming. Don't miss out on this gem. Oh yeah, the Ethiopian coffee is to die for!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Dude so good. The best. Eat it with your fingers.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food was awesome. I had the Vegetable Combo #2 & the Doro Wot. I love Ethiopian food & this is some of the best I’ve had. The Injera was perfection. The lentils were wonderful. The collards (gomen) was almost creamy with a great flavor. Beets were mild & good texture. The Doro Wot “sauce” was perfectly spiced. The owner was really nice.

My husband & I ate about 65% of the food, so we had plenty of leftovers. Our two friends had the Vegetable Combo #3 which seemed like less food than the #2, and they ate about 80% of the food but still had leftovers. Looking forward to eating my leftovers tomorrow.

It was a 40-minute drive for me & I’m still really glad I went. I originally planned on visiting for my birthday in February but things got in the way, and I’ve been looking forward to this meal ever since. If I lived next to this place, I would get takeout once a week.

Absolutely delicious! The injera was perfectly spongy, the food was delicious and the kitfo was rich and comforting. Warm, welcoming service and an authentic taste of Ethiopian culture. I’ll definitely be back!

Late afternoon takeout order of the Vegetarian Combo #1. Bright, clean space. Efficient service. Food is tasty, though the Injera tastes extra sour to me.

Very delicious. Very affordable.

I've been to 3 other ethiopian restaurants and this is the best in my opinion. I love the key wot, or beef in that bebere sauce. The injera is wonderful too. Alicha wot is another favorite of mine. Lots of vegetarian options as well.

Great family style restaurant. I really enjoyed the flavors of the vegetarian platter. Generous portions.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Extra Injera, Vegetable Combination

I’m in the neighborhood with all of the best PDX Ethiopian restaurants and Aberus is what I crave every time. I order the beef combo and veggie combo number 2 for take out and it is 4 to six meals. Amazing food and made with love.

Delicious food, great antmosphere and very friendly staff. Definitely check out this hidden gem!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5