Vegan-friendly
Ovo
International
Beer/Wine
Delivery
Take-out
African
Ethiopian
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Ethiopian restaurant and bar. Serves shareable, family style food including a big section of menu items labelled vegan. Includes lots of spicy legumes (lentils, split or pureed peas.) Vegan dishes include mesir wot, kik alicha, shiro wot, and azifa fitfit. Open Mon-Sat 9:30am-2:00am, Sun 10:00am-12:00am.
5 Reviews
First Review by ShelyP
brandonisvegan
Points +78
Meh - Edit
Pretty meh ethiopian food. Slow service. The vibe seems more to go to the upstairs concert area—there was cool music coming out of there when I walked by to use the restroom.
Read moreIs it better than other Ethiopian spots in Philly? Unsure. Have had Almaz Cafe in center city which I thought was also similarly underwhelming. I really really love this Ethiopian spot back in Phoenix though, so I’ll venture to try the other 5 or so Ethiopian spots in West Philly at some point.
Guest
ms223
Points +23
Excellent - Edit
In town for a soccer tournament. We ordered the vegetarian platter and everything was delicious. Definitely give it a try 👍
Read moreGuest
herownbeat
Points +1330
Good veggie options - Edit
I love this restaurant! It has great vegan and vegetarian options. I’ve been ordering from here for a few years, and I have always been pleased by their entrees. My go-to is the vegetarian combo platter. I believe that inflation has affected them because the portions have gotten significantly smaller, and you now have to purchase each piece of injera. It’s still a nice amount, and I’ll continue to support them because this is the best Ethiopian food I’ve had in the area.
Read morePros: Good vegan options, Great taste
Cons: Portions have become smaller
Guest
SuzT
Points +937
Flavorful, delicious food - Edit
Food was delicious, so much flavor. I have been looking for an Ethiopian restaurant in the area and so glad I tried Abyssinia Ethiopian Restaurant in Philly. I ordered the veggie combo that was served on a pillowy bread. Even after reheating, it was still delicious. Will be ordering from here again.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-02-16
Pros: Lots of vegan options
Guest
ShelyP
Points +26
best Ethiopian food in Philadelphia! - Edit
I've been getting the vegetarian combo, and the mesir wot & shiro wot for 20 years. It is perfect everytime. So many vegan & vegetarian options. Heavy on the legumes (lentils, peas) & nice spice (with berbere seasoning).
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-08-03
Pros: best food of my life, lots of healthy, vegan, delicious options.
Cons: serves meat too
Guest
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