Ethiopian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Indianapolis
4 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"Excellent food. Lots of options (especially vegetarian ones). The platter is very filling and is value-worthy if you are visiting as a group. The..."
Ashesh Goswami
"Craved for an Ethiopian cuisine during the pandemic to try different food outside. Referred by my friend to go for it. Wowieee!!! Excellent plate of..."
BALA GANESH RAJA
"St. Yared is a great spot in the Geist area of Fishers, especially if you want to go vegetarian for the day. I've had Ethiopian a few times - Keren..."
Quintin Coppola
"St. Yareds has quickly become one of my favorite places to dine. I love the delicious, natural foods, cozy atmosphere and friendly service. The owner..."
David Humes
"What a fantastic place. We opted for the meat/seafood option with 4 veggie dishes included. The food was fantastic but even better the owner was so..."
Danielle Maulucci
"Best Ethiopian restaurant in Indianapolis. Colorful, tasty, and unique. The service is amazing and the coffee is out of this world. Totally worth..."
Andres Lera
"Great place! Great atmosphere! Great food! Great people! They are absolutely genuinely pleasant human beings...definitely going back! Highly..."
Don Michel Fall
"What an amazing place to eat! My wife and I had been there just for coffee before but it is so special to eat here. Bring a loved one and enjoy a..."
David
"Incredibly nice and humble staff. Beautiful decorations throughout the place. I just stopped in for some coffee but will definitely be back to try..."
2JZ Addict
"This place was fantastic! I went here with my father as we were celebrating my birthday. First off, the food was fantastic! We got a dinner for two..."
"Excellent spot for great Ethiopian food! We loved the traditional seating and everything was very tasty.
I will say, it was pretty costly for the..."
Jon Burd
"The night before my brother's wedding, my Indian family, and the bride's Bangladeshi family came into Indianapolis at various times, with varying..."
S B
"The best Ethiopian and Eritrean food i had after moving out of DC area. Their veggie combo is great, and enough food for the number of people they..."
Youthika Chauhan
"I was so hungry for ethiopian but didn't feel like dining in so I ordered for pick up. They quoted 25 minutes for the Lamb Combo for 1 person. When..."
Bridge The Gap
"Incredible food, service and atmosphere! Since leaving Ethiopia I’ve struggled to find a restaurant that serves authentic Ethiopian food and has an..."
Bereket T. Bekele
"We drove all the way from Champaign IL to Axum first only to find out that it’s temporarily closed for renovation until Aug 3. Then drove to Major...."
Nilesh Thali
"Lovely place! Nicely decorated, clean, spacious. My husband and I got the lamb combo and it was very generous. If you aren't familiar, you eat with..."
Christine Weaver
"We were looking up different styles of food to try and we happened to find this place and it turned out really good. We each got one sambusa and they..."
Lanie Moore
"Legit, some of the best Ethiopian food we have ever had. Excellent service. The veggie combo and lentil sambusa were so yummy! Highly..."
Jeannie Walter
"Went here with three great guys. I was the only one had Ethiopian food. This was a test. One gentleman serves the table. Kind and responsive. ..."
"One of the best experiences . Never tried Ethiopian food before and this place beautifully presented us with that with fresh ingredients, nice..."
Miro Loves
"Super authentic eats. The curry was wonderful, lots of variety, they kept the injera coming, and the honeyed wine went down REALLY easy. Staff was..."
Whimsical.ladybug
"Great food. Give it a go! Excellent..."
Jono
"A must try for the adventerous. Always high on my list of places to go in Indianapolis are the great ethnic food restaurants sprinkled around the..."
Professional Eater Mike
"Great food. I've eaten here a few times, and the service and food have always been stellar. Get a combo, so you can try all sorts of yummy Ethiopian..."
Philbug
"Always..."
Areeba Farooqi
"Awesome!!!!. Super delicious food, at a great price! If you like ethnic food and spicy food this is a restaurant for you! If you are in a hurry maybe..."
Loscarrithers
"This place was fantastic! Please go with an open mind if you are not a regular to ethnic cuisine. Yes, you eat with your fingers, the pace is slower,..."
Brian Nelson
"Delish!. I highly recommend a sampler if you've never been here before. Actually, we just asked the waitress to bring us what was good and spicy (as..."
Mariposa
"Decided to try this when my g/f and I were in the mood for some ethnic cuisine and Abyssinia offered a coupon on coupons for Indy. I don't remember..."
Dan Lah
"Went there for the first time and enjoyed it. Great good and great..."
Eric Stallsmith
"Great time tonight, with great folks. Love the food & the..."
Ed Stites
"The More The Merrier. I came here with some friends and we threw down. The more people you have in your party, the more incredibly delicious things..."
I8INDY
"Consistently good food & great service. My husband and I love to go to Abyssinia for their fresh and tasty dishes. We enjoy the spices used in their..."
Neesha
"Both Vegetarian and non vegetarian approved. I've eaten at Abyssinaia twice now, once having the vegetarian fare, and once having a beef dish. Both..."
Grant McNaught
"A great discovery. Located in an odd strip mall full of ethnic restaurants and Hooters, Abyssinia Ethiopian is an exotic oasis of delicious food,..."
Sandy Camargo
"Thumbs up!. Don't come here if you don't like spicy stews, or communal dining. The selection of Ethiopian specialties is good, and the food is..."
Veronica
"Delicious and filling!. Don't be fooled by Abyssinia's location, in a nondescript strip mall on the west side of Indy. The food, and the very relaxed..."
Sharon Bowman
"The food overall is earthy and the bread was quite tasty. The service was slow, but efficient. The decor is slightly dark, but..."
Andrea Neale
"I’m happy to say that everything was delicious; we didn’t leave one dollop. Be warned that the dishes made with berbere sauce can be very spicy,..."
Corey Michael Dalton
"This was a fantastic place to go to grab some Ethiopian food. It's quite a bit more exotic than what you typically get in this country, with an..."
Greg Eakins
"The wife and I have visited several times. We made our first visit one night looking for something we never had before, and found it. The quality of..."
Joe Doss
"Recent transplant to the Champaign IL area, from the Dallas TX area where we enjoyed really good Ethiopian at different restaurants. Indy is the..."
Nilesh Thali
"Delicious food. Especially awesome for vegetarians. The flavors and spices were a welcomed change to American..."
Lisa Knowles
"Usually go to Major as it's more convenient when I come down from Lafayette. Tried Abyssinia a few months back when Major wasn't open,
Both are very..."
Michael Brown
"This is the best Ethiopian food I've ever had - no exaggeration. I strongly recommend the red lintels, cabbage and collard greens. The service is..."
SR P
"The food was very good. The portions were enough for one person. The service was late. The coffee ceremony was very unique. The coffee pot was $25..."
Nitin Rathi
"One of us ordered coffee and we were given the option to try the Ethiopian coffee. The staff brought out the roasting beans for us to smell. Then it..."
Alice Clinton
"Abyssinia is one of the small handful of restaurants we find worth driving an hour up to Indy for. The food is always delicious and the portions are..."
Anisa Valenzuela
"I liked it. Food was good. If you're ordering multiple items, they ask if you want everything together in a communal plate or separate. Waiters are..."
"By far the best service and food at any restaurant I’ve been to! Friends and I stop any time we’re in Indy. It’s especially good for..."
Sarah Johnson
"Love this place, excellent food and great tea!!! I would recommend it to..."
Crystal Bray
"Very delicious food & EXCELLENT service! Our waiter was Ephi & he was very polite & quick to answer any questions I had about the menu. This place is..."
Cara Martin
"An amazing food, great service and a friendly atmosphere. Every time I come to this city, it is a must stop At Axum Ethiopian..."
Rahel Betty Leakemariam
"Best Ethiopian food in Indy. Definitely have the best injera (bread) of all of the Ethiopian restaurants I've been..."
Hannah Rogian
"A right place where you find a delicious ethiopian platters and drinks. I must go place..."
Dada Siyena
"Couldn't believe how quickly the food came, everything was delicious and comforting. I had lamb stew and the injera (that the food is served on),..."
Sasha Fainberg
"As soon as the aroma of Ethiopian spices greeted me at the door, I knew I was in good hands! The food was delicious and the service was excellent! I..."
Nikia Sharp
"Great food. Great atmosphere. Great service. A truly unique dining..."
Christopher M. Welborn
"Excellent injera--tender, stretchy, moist, and the right tang! Get the chefs special--it is all..."
Michael Hood
"Food here is amazing! I always get the vegan combo. My friend had meat/veg combo last time we went and said the meat dishes were great..."
Elizabeth Peek
"Food was good
Service was excellent
Explained the meal in detail and made the experience..."
Erica Minnix Copeland
"Wonderful people, wonderful food, reasonable price. Don't miss this one! This is definitely among our favorites...."
Chuck Guess
"Incredible experience... host was very informative on the history and culture of..."
William Yelverton
"The atmosphere here was really cool. The bar tender / server was quite friendly and helped me understand the menu. The portion was large enough for..."
Rise Up Studios
"I went to the Axum Ethiopian Restaurant in order to try new food 🥘.
The place was so clean and organized.
The service was excellent as well.
We..."
GC L
"Lunch meeting midday at Axum Ethiopian Restaurant was an excellent choice. We had the chicken and vegan special which served two with enough it..."
Damon Hewlin
"The food is amazingly tasty and the lamb was very flavorful and strong, just how I like it. It was decently tender...."
John Wan
"I ordered takeout- a lamb dish and the deluxe vegan combo. The gentleman taking the order was very polite and made sure my order was ready when I..."
April Doner
"My first time coming was a roller coaster. The food and service was AMAZING but one of the homeless people went into my truck and stole my phone and..."
My Experience
"Great food, the taste of the flatbread is a bit sour. Friendly service, bathroom and the restaurant was clean. Service was a bit slow, they were out..."
Cansu Sener
"I had a hankering for some spicy deliciousness and this place delivered! We had both lamb dishes. #3 is significantly spicier than #9 but both were..."
Bridge The Gap
"Went there for dinner and tried the Began platter. The same was served with injera.
Food: The same was like 6 curries served with injera. As this..."
Akshara Tarkas
"Never had Ehtiopian food until coming here. Got the chef's recommendation meat and vegan platter and it was really good. It's a great way to get a..."
Luigi Dy
"The vegetarian/vegan platter has 8 items unlike most Ethiopian restaurants that have 6-7 items. It's more expensive though. The server took our order..."
Youthika Chauhan
"I've been wanting to try some Ethiopian food a while, and finally gotta chance to do it. The food was delicious and everyone working there was super..."
Tripti singh
"The lamb Tibs was so tender and tasty. The best I ever had. The lentils were excellent as well. I usually don’t like lentils but the recipe they..."
Marcus Middleton
"My wife and I went to this restaurant on a Friday night and being away from Mass Ave, it was not busy at all. The service was quick, although the..."
Prasad Nair
"First time eating this type of cuisine. Went with a group of friends. We watched a video ahead of time to learn how to eat the food which is WITH..."
Tina Kennedy
"Great place and fantastic food. Lots of vegan..."
robert Jurkowski
"This was an experience of a lifetime! The owners are so amazing and hospitable, and helped guide me through my first Ethiopian food experience. We..."
Faith Wooldridge
"Excellent! Order the 3 meat (chicken, minced lamb, beef) + 4 vegan dish sampler (chickpeas, beets, greens, etc.) and add the beef tips. Enough for 3..."
Sunny Lu Williams
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