Rosezetta Upshaw
The food is very fresh! Emma is very lovely and hospitable. The restaurant is nice and clean. This is a hidden gem. We had the vegan platter and the fried fish. It was the perfect amount for 2 people and very reasonably priced. The lentil sambusa was crispy and fresh and had fresh herbs. And that Ethiopian coffee was amazing!!! I am not a coffee drinker and I loved it.
… moreAva
Such an amazing restaurant. The food was delicious and the coffee was PHENOMENAL. Not too bitter, very rich, and someone else said it tastes like dark chocolate – it does! The atmosphere is so calming, especially if you sit outside. The service is wonderful too, the server was very kind and recommended us a few dishes. Will definitely come back again. Parking is also free and available 🙂
… moreDare Amyson
You’ll feel the love and intention as soon as you walk in…the food is great for veggies and meaties… There’s A beautiful outside space w/ lots of potential to host events or fun social gatherings.
… moreIris Curls
I am speechless. First time trying Ethiopian food and I came to the right place! Staff was very friendly. I’m usually not a fan of lentils, but the red lentils was super delicious!! It’s a must!!! I also got the honey wine and it was very smooth. It’s also house-made which made it even better! It got me feeling very relaxed ☺️ will be coming back!
… moreAmanda Wimms
Unbelievably delicious! A truly authentic experience. Had the vegan combo, which was an amazing array of flavors. So much fun eating with the injera! Please go visit Emma and allow her to cook for you!!
… moreFreedom J. Eggleston
If you ain’t visit this place, something is definitely wrong with you lol!!!
I have nothing but RAVING reviews for this place! The restaurant is family owned, black owned, and Mama Emma is VICIOUS in the kitchen. The restaurant is definitely something that surprises you with a small Intimate air-conditioned inside to a full private backyard with plenty of seating and fire pits for heat in the chill cool of the night and restrooms are available. The food is absolutely A-1, Top Notch and I cannot begin to explain the comfort of eating such organic foods with a perfect blend of Ethiopian Spices and Herbs. As you can see in my photo reviews. The portions are great and since I’m vegan, I always eat the same thing every time I come because I can’t get off this one place, I’m addicted. They have a selection of wine to choose from, but I’d prefer if they enlarge there selection of wine… but that is the only criticism I have for this place. Emma is definitely cultural, having moved here to the states in hopes of bettering herself and her family, she has been here 12 years and the rest of the family came soon after. They are all great people hands down.. such a peaceful and calm and welcoming atmosphere, I’d rate a 10 stars if I could.
I had the Veggie dish with rice and as simple as it sounds, she did some magical stuff to this white rice lol.
This place is great for date nights, after church meals, or practically anything.. just come. You’ll be greatly satisfied.
… moreKevin Hu
Emma was an amazing host and this was one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in a long time. She took the time to explain the menu in detail and asked what kinds of flavors and textures we preferred before giving recommendations. The food came out delicious and out of the handful of times I’ve tried Ethiopian cuisine, her cooking tasted the most authentic and was incredibly flavorful. We also wanted to visit her specifically for an authentic Ethiopian coffee experience and she did not disappoint. Emma really went above and beyond to make the experience enjoyable for us and even went out of her way to teach us about the culture and shared community aspect behind dining with friends and family. After we finished eating, she brought out the coffee beans in a roasting pan for us to smell. After brewing the coffee, she even joined us to explain the traditions and etiquette of enjoying coffee as a group, and overall was incredibly welcoming and friendly. It was a wonderful experience learning about a different culture and I will definitely be visiting again.
… moreMichael Ashcraft
You feel like you’re no longer in Los Angeles. We were attended by emma herself for a late afternoon lunch and have the lamb and crispy beef over this and incredible bread. You can sit at a typical Ethiopian wicker basket table if you want. It is a thoroughly exoticand enjoyable experience.
… moreBri M
We had the fish dullet and dereq tibbs. It was very delicious, though watch out for the jalapenos mixed in if you’re sensitive to spiciness. We got a side of lentils which were my favorite. Definitely get the traditional coffee even if you aren’t a coffee lover (I normally prefer tea but loved this Ethiopian coffee flavor!). I plan to come back in the future.
… moreTiffany Schaffer
This is a classic hole in the wall restaurant that I will definitely come back to. Had the vegan platter with a fish dish and chicken stew. The meal was quite large and very filling, two people could not finish it! The fish dish said it was spicy but I didn’t realize how spicy, luckily the fresh jalapenos are easy to remove if you don’t like extremely hot food! Beautiful presentation and all of the vegetables were great but the red and green lentils were my fav. Each of the dishes had a distinct and delightful flavor and of course I had to try and Ethiopian beer which was tasty! I can easily recommend and am happy that I found a great spot in my neighborhood.
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