KitfoEthiopian style steak tartar, seasoned to a rich flavor with our special blend of spices, spiced butter and mit'mit'a (a hot blend of dried ground chilies), served with ayib (Ethiopian cottage cheese).Prepared traditionally (uncooked) or slightly cooked.Served with the veggie of the day.
Ye-Beg TibsTender cubed Lamb sauteed in a special blend of house spices, onions, garlic, a touch of ginger, and spiced butter.Served with the veggie of the day.
Ye-Tibs FirfirTender cubed Beef sauteed in a special blend of house spices, spiced butter mixed with our special blend of spices and bits of Injera.Served with the veggie of the day.
Ye-Doro TibsTender cubed chicken sauteed in a special blend of spices braised in onion, garlic, a touch of ginger, and spiced butter.Served with the veggie of the day.
Ye-Timatim FitfitFinely diced tomatoes, onions, jalapeño peppers and garlic mixed with our family’s dressing and bits of Injera.Served with the veggie of the day.
Ye-Tsom BeyaynetuVegetarian Combination
Ye-Ater Kik Alitcha(Split Pea Stew)Split peas stewed in a special house sauce, onions, garlic, and ginger.
Ye-Missir Azeefa(Lentil Salad)A salad of green lentils, chopped onions, and jalapeño peppers seasoned with ginger and garlic.Served cold.
Gored-GoredCoarsly cut beef tenderloin lightly sautÃ0ed in our rich berberà (a mild blend of dried ground chilies) sauce, jalapeño peppers, and spiced butter.Served with the veggie of the day.
Ye-Quanta FirfirBeef Jerky stew with homemade spices in a rich berberà (a mild blend of dried ground chilies) sauce, spiced butter mixed with bits of Injera.Served with the veggie of the day.
Ye-Alitcha FitfitBeef stew seasoned with our special blend of spices and spiced butter, then mixed with bits of Injera.Served with the veggie of the day.
Ye-Beg Wà tLamb stew with homemade spices in a rich berberà (a mild blend of dried ground chilies) sauce and spiced butter.Served with the veggie of the day.
Ye-Asa KitfoOne of our family’s favorite original recipies is coarsely chopped fresh fish (prepared like a steak tartar), seasoned with a special blend of spices, vegetable oil and mit'mit'a (a hot blend of dried ground chilies), served with the veggie of the day.Served raw or slightly cooked.
Ye-Salmon TibsCubed marinated Salmon sautaaed using olive oil, is another one of our family favorites.Served with the veggie of the day.
Ye-Asa TibsFresh fillet of fish coated in a special blend of house spices then pan fried in vegetable oil.Served with Shiro WÃ t (ground chickpeas stew simmered with vegetable oil).Served with the veggie of the day.
Ye-Tsom FirfirTomatoes stewed in a rich berberà (a mild blend of dried ground chilies) sauce and vegetable oil mixed with Injera.Served with the veggie of the day.
Ye-Shiro Wà tGround chickpeas simmered in a rich berberà (a mild blend of dried ground chilies) sauce and vegetable oil.Served with the veggie of the day.
BoonaCoffee is as important to Ethiopians as it is to Americans; perhaps more so. Ethiopia holds a credible claim to being the birthplace of coffee, which originated in the native province of Kefa, from which it derived its name. In addition, highland-grown coffee is Ethiopia’s biggest export.
InjeraA light, slightly spongy, pancake-like sourdough flatbread made out of Teff flour. The flour is mixed with water and allowed to ferment for a few days. It is then ready to bake. The pancakes are eaten by hand with all kinds of stews, vegetable dishes, and stir-frys.
ShaiTea is commonly grown in lowland areas of Ethiopia. Water is brewed with a variety of spices and black tea, which has a smiliar flavor as that of "Masala Chai" tea from India.
Teff (Eragrostis tef, Poaceae)A species of gluten-free grain native to Ethiopia. It is similar to millet in nutrition and in cooking, but the seed is much smaller. It is an important staple in Ethiopia, where it is used to make Injera. Teff has been proven to have high nutritional value.
Tibs (Stir Fry)Sauteed diced beef, chicken or fish (can be a filet as well) and vegetables.
Main
KitfoEthiopian style steak tartar, seasoned to a rich flavor with our special blend of spices, spiced butter and mit'mit'a a hot blend of dried ground chilies, served with ayib ethiopian cottage cheese. Prepared traditionally uncooked or slightly cooked. Served with the veggie of the day.Options:
Traditionally uncooked, Slightly cooked
Ye Awaze Beg TibsTender cubed lamb marinated in deliciously rich spices and sauteed with onions, garlic, a touch of ginger, awaze a red pepper paste and spiced butter. Served with the veggie of the day.
Ye Beg TibsTender cubed lamb sauteed in a special blend of house spices, onions, garlic, a touch of ginger, and spiced butter. Served with the veggie of the day.
Ye Tibs FirfirTender cubed beef sauteed in a special blend of house spices, spiced butter mixed with our special blend of spices and bits of injera. Served with the veggie of the day.
Goord Asa TibsOne of our family’s best dishes is this delicious sea bass, cut in cubes, marinated in a special blend of house spices then sauteed using olive oil, onions, and jalapeno peppers. It is served with your choice of one of our delicious vegetable dishes. Served with the veggie of the day.
Ye Doro TibsTender cubed chicken sauteed in a special blend of spices braised in onion, garlic, a touch of ginger, and spiced butter. Served with the veggie of the day.
ShifinfinSauteed beef with homemade spices in a rich berbere a mild blend of dried ground chilies sauce and spiced butter mixed with injera. Served with the veggie of the day.
Bozena ShiroGround chickpeas simmered in a rich berbere a mild blend of dried ground chilies sauce with ground beef and spiced butter. Served with the veggie of the day.
Ye Timatim FitfitFinely diced tomatoes, onions, jalapeno peppers and garlic mixed with our family’s dressing and bits of injera. Served with the veggie of the day.
Ye Tsom Beyaynetu (Vegetarian Combination)
Ye Ater Kik AlitchaSplit pea stew split peas stewed in a special house sauce, onions, garlic, and ginger.
Ye Missir AzeefaLentil salad a salad of green lentils, chopped onions, and jalapeno peppers seasoned with ginger and garlic. Served cold.
Ye Missir WatSpicy split red lentil stew lentils stewed in a rich berbere a mild blend of dried ground chilies sauce, onions, garlic, and ginger.
GommenCollard greens fresh collard greens sauteed with onions, garlic, and ginger.
Ye Dinnichena Carrot AlitchaPotato/carrot potatoes and carrots cooked in a special blend of house spices, onions, and garlic.
ButichaChick peas ground chick peas mixed with lemon juice, diced onions and jalapeno peppers.
Special Menu
DuletOne of Ethiopia’s most cherished dishes. this dish is usually served during the holidays such as Christmas and Easter and special Ocasions. tender lean ground beef and tripe sauteed in a special blend of house spices, onions, jalapeno peppers, garlic and spiced butter. served with the veggie of the day.
Gored GoredCoarsly cut beef tenderloin lightly sautéed in our rich berbere a mild blend of dried ground chilies sauce, jalapeno peppers, and spiced butter. Served with the veggie of the day.
Ye Quanta FirfirBeef jerky stew with homemade spices in a rich berbere a mild blend of dried ground chilies sauce, spiced butter mixed with bits of injera. Served with the veggie of the day.
Ye-Alitcha FitfitBeef stew seasoned with our special blend of spices and spiced butter, then mixed with bits of injera. Served with the veggie of the day.
Ye Beg WatLamb stew with homemade spices in a rich berbere a mild blend of dried ground chilies sauce and spiced butter. Served with the veggie of the day.
Ye Asa KitfoOne of our family’s favorite original recipies is coarsely chopped fresh fish prepared like a steak tartar, seasoned with a special blend of spices, vegetable oil and mit'mit'a a hot blend of dried ground chilies, served with the veggie of the day. Served raw or slightly cooked.
Ye Salmon TibsCubed marinated salmon sautéed using olive oil, is another one of our family favorites. Served with the veggie of the day.
Ye Asa TibsFresh fillet of fish coated in a special blend of house spices then pan fried in vegetable oil. Served with shiro wat ground chickpeas stew simmered with vegetable oil. Served with the veggie of the day.
Ye Tsom FirfirTomatoes stewed in a rich berbere a mild blend of dried ground chilies sauce and vegetable oil mixed with injera. Served with the veggie of the day.
Ye Shiro WatGround chickpeas simmered in a rich berbere a mild blend of dried ground chilies sauce and vegetable oil. Served with the veggie of the day.
