Hands-on Ethiopian dining in a two-room spot with warm ambiance in one & sparser decor in the other.
Hours
| Friday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 5020 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609
Phone: (510) 547-5100
Website: http://asmararestaurantoakland.com/
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Reviews
Forrest Spellman
First time trying Eritrean/ Ethiopian food and really had a great experience here. Came right around early dinner and found the restaurant not too packed. Service was friendly and welcoming, and the facilities were nice. Tried what may have been most traditional- honey wine, spiced tea. We also ate the meat combo (which was great since we weren’t exactly sure what we wanted) and the beef tar tar which impressed us a lot! Overall, it was really fun to just get in there and scarf it all down. I found the lamb and tar tar to be exceptional. The beef had an excellent “stew” savory taste to its finished and I only found it a bit challenging to enjoy the chicken with injera since the chicken was on the bone (which I like, but not experienced enough to take advantage of it). We ate so much food and the price/ quality was wonderful. Great eating experience and looking forward to my next!
… moreRosita Lesmana
It was quiet when we came, with a little bit of construction going on but that doesn’t really bother us. The restaurant setup was nice, everybody has their own space and there’s a little traditional setup where you can sit and feel like you’re somewhere else. So cute.
I’ve only had ethiophian food once before this, and it wasn’t great experience so I decided to give it another try. I can safely say that Asmara restaurant deliver perfectly. The spices are on point, the meat is tender, and injera has perfect fluffiness that you can use to pick up the food. I like the beef and lamb better than chicken, and the beef was perfectly spicy, I love it!
… moreI’ve only had ethiophian food once before this, and it wasn’t great experience so I decided to give it another try. I can safely say that Asmara restaurant deliver perfectly. The spices are on point, the meat is tender, and injera has perfect fluffiness that you can use to pick up the food. I like the beef and lamb better than chicken, and the beef was perfectly spicy, I love it!
Somitra Saxena
Good Ethiopian and service. I would prefer the enjira to not be cold. The owner is quite friendly and nice.
… moreDeb L
Asmara is a staple of the neighborhood. The service is always sweet and earnest, the food arrives on time and is tasty. I don’t like that the injera is served cold- and the entrees are quite plain. We had the Chefs special – gored gored and it was delicious, if a bit fatty. We had a side of greens which was fine, and a delicious ginger beer. The restaurant is large and a bit stark, the delightful service makes up for it all.
… moreShireen Jayatilaka
In town from Chicago and DC ( me and my sister) and the food is amazing! Everything was delicious and I love that this looks and feels like a family run spot and incredibly welcoming! Being from DC we know Eritrean and Ethiopian food and I cannot say enough about the food and the atmosphere- please please don’t miss this place. It was delicious all around!
… moreChristopher Chung
Well-remodeled interior, dark wood finishes make for an intimate dining experience.
A wide selection of Eritrean classics — vegan, vegetarian and meat.
Manageable portions, a wonderful place to gather for an intimate meal. Traditional dining available in the back of the dining room.
… moreA wide selection of Eritrean classics — vegan, vegetarian and meat.
Manageable portions, a wonderful place to gather for an intimate meal. Traditional dining available in the back of the dining room.
Roland Jenkins
My family and I have been coming here if not every week – at least every other week and it is the best Ethiopian food in the Bay Area! The food is super consistent regarding taste, portion size, and commitment to excellence!
We love this place and we know you will too!
… moreWe love this place and we know you will too!
Eve Longuele
I LOVE THIS PLACE! Seriously. The atmosphere is inviting and the service is top-notch. My mother and I ordered in a same plate lamb and a vegetarian dish. Came out in less than 5 minutes.
The music is cool and modern. Definitely recommend . Watch out if you have a small stomach, the food is definitely gonna fill you up!
… moreThe music is cool and modern. Definitely recommend . Watch out if you have a small stomach, the food is definitely gonna fill you up!
Daniel Gebremariam
Once a restaurant, now just a Food Shop.
We were five and wanted three veggie dishes, then to add more. The owner demanded minimum four dishes ordered at once—more bouncer than host.
All four came on one plate—economy of scale at its best. The experience deserved better.
… moreWe were five and wanted three veggie dishes, then to add more. The owner demanded minimum four dishes ordered at once—more bouncer than host.
All four came on one plate—economy of scale at its best. The experience deserved better.
D P
I had the vegetarian sampler, which came with a variety of stewed lentils, collard greens, potatoes, and a side salad on injera (a spongy flatbread that’s great for scooping up sauce). It was absolutely delicious and the serving was generous.
I had a glass of their homemade honey wine as well. It was very sweet and on the strong side. I really liked it.
The service was friendly and fast. The restaurant had a nice, calm atmosphere.
Overall, excellent experience and I will be dining here again.
… moreI had a glass of their homemade honey wine as well. It was very sweet and on the strong side. I really liked it.
The service was friendly and fast. The restaurant had a nice, calm atmosphere.
Overall, excellent experience and I will be dining here again.