Ethiopian Restaurants near Seatac, WA

“thanks for the experience, was fantastic. Wonderful food and the waitress was a star super nice. She writes form me the food we ordered for our next visit.“

“Wonderful dinner; would return.“

“Lovely people, wonderful food, friendly atmosphere, open in the evenings, vegetarian options, right in my neighborhood. So glad they’re here!“

“Went to this place on a recommendation and WOW, I was blown away. The pricing is very reasonable, the food is amazing and the owner is a very kind and empathetic human who genuinely cares about his space and food.

Will be going back often!“

“This is a hidden gem to South Seattle (West Hill) Community. Street parking is available. Fresh brewed coffee imported coffee from Ethiopia! Never too crowded and IF you’re ever looking for a meeting space, I think the business are able to facilitate.“

“Went for the first time with a large group of friends — all of us being big lovers of Ethiopian food & Alem didn’t disappoint! The food was delicious (esp the vegetarian combo), the atmosphere was warm and very welcoming, and the coffee at the end of the meal was so beautifully presented. We recommended Alem to more friends and will definitely go back!“

“Some of the best food I have ever had! I will definitely be coming back. The coffee is delicious, too!“

“We stopped by there last week for a meal. I had the fish goulash and it was delicious. Service was fine and the background music added a nice ambiance.“

“Brought my family to try Ethiopian cuisine (where they’re from it’s basically non-existent). Not pictured, we also had shiro and coffee. Always order extra injera. Family appreciated the alcohol selection. Everything was delicious, the service was excellent, and the ambiance was great.“

“Sometimes it's hard to see this place driving down Rainier, but you can smell the goodness coming out of here. The patio was packed with locals from the East African community, and not a single hipster in sight, so I HAD to check it out. Glad I did. Took home some amazing spicy lamb tibs and it was so good I just had to take my partner here for dinner a few nights later. She was impressed as she ordered what I had the last time, and I had the Keye Wott (which was nice and spicy but not too spicy). Looks to be a family run joint, and the staff just loved that I came back and brought my partner here. Highly recommended.“

“I requested a special dish that was not on the menu and she hooked me up💪🏾. I even left my wallet and she stayed late for me to come back and get it. I love this place“

“I enjoyed sometimes ago It was great .The kitfo and tibs has great home food style“

“A limited menu means they do what they do very well and if you're looking for Ethiopian, this is a great spot. Early evenings, they've always had a table available. It often feels like we've dropped into someone’s kitchen, staffed by family. The dishes come out with an unmistakable made-with-knowing touch of authenticity. I almost hate to put up a review, it's such a local-to-Burien gem!“

“I just went to Paradise Restaurant for the first time, and it’s my first time trying East African food. I had #1, goat with rice and a little salad. I loved it! It’s smoky, spicy and feels nourishing.
The owners of the restaurant are very sweet! They were patient with me as I learned how to say thank you in Swahili. It feels like a place where people come when they want a taste of home that you can’t get anywhere else. I’ll definitely be back to try everything else on the menu.
Asante!“

“Just grabbed lunch at that place on S Mead St. It was packed, seriously long wait even though the menu looked pretty simple. The food was decent, portion size felt a little small for the price. The staff were all super nice, even though they seemed a bit overwhelmed. Maybe a few more tables would help!“

“The food tastes great but they have to work on the presentation. The restaurant doesn't have a sign with the name so it might be confusing. I hope they will put a sign with the name ( we thought Google sent us to a wrong place🤔). The server was kind and friendly. I will probably go back to try another meal.“

“I will be making my first Ethiopian dish and came here for a couple items that are hard to find elsewhere. Injera and fenugreek seeds. The lady working today was very friendly and helpful, as the fenugreek was in a ziploc bag and not labeled. The injera looks very good and has a nice color to it. Not much parking out front so I parked next door and walked over. Great little market, just research what you need ahead of time so you know what to look for since many items are not labeled. Good prices too! 3 large injera and the bag of fenugreek is bursting at the seams. Just $10. I will come back for more authentic Ethiopian ingredients!“

“I came to this mall today all the way from Vancouver, Canada because we have nothing like this over there.

I’m glad I did because I had the best shopping experience here. Store 122 was where I went and Mashallah the owner was so helpful and kind. I was able to find everything I was looking for and the prices were amazing. May Allah swt continue to put barakah into her business. I’m so obsessed with the abaya and the hijabs for my baby that I got from her.“

“man this food was off the chart I am very excited to have tried African cuisine being an African-American“

“Just had dinner at Momona in WA 98118. It was really busy – had to wait about 20 minutes for a table. The staff were so friendly, almost like family. I got the salmon and it was seriously amazing, really flavorful. Portions were good value. Just a heads up, double check the hours online, Kenny mentioned they were closed on Sunday even though the website said they were open!“

“Sabah Restaurant is an absolute gem! The Somali
food here is authentic, delicious, and prepared with exceptional care. Every bite reflects quality ingredients and traditional flavors that transport you straight to Somalia. The freshness of the fish and seafood is outstanding—you can taste the difference. Whether you’re craving grilled specialties or flavorful seafood preparations, Sabah delivers consistently excellent food. The portions are generous, prices are fair, and the entire experience is wonderful. Highly recommend visiting Sabah Restaurant if you want genuine, high-quality Somali cuisine. This is a must-try for seafood lovers!“

“Just had a quick lunch at Zula on Rainier Ave. It was pretty quiet when I was there, maybe 3-4 other tables occupied. Portions were decent for the price, nothing spectacular but satisfying. The staff seemed a little distracted, and the place felt a bit sterile – could use a little more life. Parking was easy, thankfully!“

“Stopped in around 12:30 am on a Friday morning after flying in from MPLS. Mersab also known as hunny (forgive my spelling) was very accommodating and kind with her service. The atmosphere is also spectacular and I wish we had a place similar back home with just as good of food! Hoping our schedule allows us to come back before we head home.“