Our Ethiopian & Eritrean cuisine is prepared using locally sourced produce, quality meat, fish and poultry products, preservative-free dried legumes and delicately balanced authentic spice blends; and served with courteous and and warm hospitality that’s the hallmark of the people and culture we represent. We offer mainly traditional dishes. However, options and alternatives are available to guests with dietary restrictions – please ask your server. Our injera is made from 100% teff flour (gluten-free).
Intimate, wood-lined spot offering traditional Ethiopian eats, with vegetarian options.
Hours
| Friday | 5–9 PM |
| Saturday | 5–9 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 2940 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR 97211
Phone: (503) 206-7635
Website: https://abyssiniankitchen.com/
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Reviews
Beyaynetu is a combination of greens, vegetables, and dahl-like legumes. Each uniquely spiced. The greens cooked just right, still a little snap, and delightfully spiced. The red lentils mashed and the split peas quite soft but not mashed, both dishes distinctively and pleasantly spiced. The mixed veg was mostly cabbage and stand-out deliciously spiced. I would come back for that alone! The awaze tibs, small bits of tender beef in a luscious onion/tomato/pepper sauce, was amazing. The server (owner I think) was super friendly.
If you know Ethiopian/Eritrean cuisine, you will be impressed by Abyssinian Kitchen. If you’re not familiar, you will be happily surprised.
We arrived, a party of 7 with no notice and they accommodated us effortlessly. Most of us were experiencing Ethiopian food for the first time. Our kind server guided us through the entire menu.
As it happened, the women indulged in anjera and vegetarian fare, using anjera in traditional fashion. Some items were definitely spicy. The men indulged in lamb and chicken. Not a bit was left on their platter. We all enjoyed everything immensely.
At our server’s suggestion, I ordered a delicious, excellent Pinot noir. Another ordered a quite crisp and lovely Vigonier.
I heard great exclamations over the clever house margarita that uses a traditional pepper which blends in an exciting way with lime and tequila. Get one.
The injera had perfect texture. The lamb tomato stew, “Kilwa Beggie,” was delicious, tender, hearty, and had a wonderful, complex, slow-burn heat that was very satisfying.
Excellent. Would highly recommend.
To top it off, I paired the meal with an African Amber beer from Mac & Jack’s, which was a perfect match. The beer’s smooth, malty notes complemented the rich, spiced flavors of the Beyaynetu beautifully.
The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the staff are friendly and attentive, making the whole experience feel like a celebration of culture and flavor.
Service was attentive and prompt but not hovering. Atmosphere was relaxed and low key. This is one of our new favorites.