Vegan
Organic
Raw
Take-out
Gluten-free
African, Eritrean, Ethiopian
Abyssinian cuisine restaurant est. Sept 2018. Offers extensive marked up vegan dishes such as Tsebhi stews, side salads and Injera pancakes. Combination meals available. Many dishes are gluten-free. Also has drinks such as Abyssinian coffee. Reported fully vegan Sep 2018. Open Wed-Sat 17:00-20:30, Sat 12:00-14:00. Closed Sun-Mon.
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Last update on 04 Dec 2021 by Corarima
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Added by CalandDel on 20 Sep 2018
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67 Reviews
First Review by CalandDel
LeeSilcox
Points +50
Fantastic and friendly - Edit
Went here for my son’s 16th birthday. The food was amazing. We had the sharing platter plus a few sides, was authentic and so full of flavour. The staff so friendly and made us feel very welcome. Will definitely visit again. 100% recommend. 
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-02-07
Pros: Friendly welcoming staff , Amazing food, Nice atmosphere
Guest
itsbeanefun
Points +80
Fantastic vegan food and friendly atmosphere - Edit
I've been to Corarima multiple times and every visit has been amazing. The entire menu is vegan and gluten free, and every single thing I've tried has been delicious. The combo dishes are definitely the best!
Read moreCorarima
We're delighted that your repeat visits to Corarima have consistently been amazing, and we're grateful for your positive feedback and look forward to see you very soon.
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OwenMclean
Points +18
Fantastic! - Edit
It was a really great dining experience. Wonderful service, authentic and delicious food with a nice atmosphere. Highly recommend
Read moreCorarima
We're thrilled to hear you had a truly great dining experience at Corarima – thank you for the recommendation!
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KimStone
Points +168
A unique, enjoyable and comfortable dining experience. - Edit
Exploring the outskirts of Leeds led me to discover the gem that is Corarima, a gluten-free haven in Wakefield. As someone currently navigating a gluten-free journey, stumbling upon this Abyssinian vegan/gluten free restaurant was a true delight.
Read moreOpting for the combination platter for two was a journey through a sensory layer cake - a symphony of tastes and smells expertly presented. We embraced the experience, relishing the deliciousness with our hands, a practice met with the owner's delighted approval.
The host, a charming and attentive soul, took us on a culinary tour, passionately detailing each dish. The decor added to the warmth, creating a homely ambiance that made this dining experience extraordinary.
In the realm of UK dining, Corarima has secured its spot among our favorites. It's more than a restaurant; it's a rare and complete experience, a testament to the charm and authenticity of Abyssinian cuisine.
Pros: Delicious food, Friendly host, Comfortable room
Cons: A bit on the pricier side
Corarima
Thankyou so much Kim for your kind and lifting words. Delighted that you enjoyed the food as well as the experience. Look forward to see you again very soon.
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La1a
Points +285
A must visit!!! - Edit
Wow, what a find! Absolutely stunning food with the friendliest service. I previously only had Ethiopian food before in Brussels, which I really enjoyed, but rarely see available in the North of England. The food at Corarima blew my previous experiences out of the water... absolutely DIVINE. I will 100% be returning, I want to try everything on the menu! Lovely lovely people too, I felt so welcome and relaxed to dine there.
Read morePros: Gorgeous food, Amazing service, Wonderful atmosphere
Corarima
Hi Lala. We're thrilled to hear that you found Corarima to be a fantastic discovery, offering stunning Abyssinian cuisine, friendly service, and a welcoming atmosphere that surpassed your previous Ethiopian dining experiences, making it an absolute delight that you're eager to return and explore the entire menu.
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rogmos
Points +90
Vegan cuisine with a difference - Edit
Had a simply amazing meal here. We shared the mixed platter and every dish was a treat. Really encouraged by how well Abyssinian cuisine adapts to being plant based. A multitude of flavours, all of them delicious!
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Guruofsurf
Points +645
A different dining experience with a friendly host and great food. - Edit
In the UK and especially certain areas it is very hard to have a new or unique dining experience. Corarima ticked both boxes for us. The chap at the front of house, who also owns the restaurant, is very welcoming and friendly. Certainly makes you feel at home. The menu can seem overwhelming if you haven’t eaten here before so we went for the combination meal for four. This is a mixture, not literally, of mains and the pulse dishes with the Injera pancake. It came with about eight different dishes all on an Injera. As someone who eats a lot I wasn’t sure if it was going to be enough. But rest assured it was. Great flavours and tastes and not too spicy at all. We had had some starters and the hummus was outstanding but be warned there is a version of an Injera which has quite a kick to it. Must also mention how clean everything looks. Top marks all round.
Read morePros: Flavoursome food, Great team behind the restaurant, Wide range of vegan dishes
Cons: Possibly seems a bit expensive.
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ro_vegan
Points +34
Utterly amazing - Edit
A fantastic evening at Corarima. Food and service were exceptional. The owner was so welcoming and attentive, and was so informative about the food and cuisine. When the food arrived it did not disappoint. We had the sambusa and chickpea bread and homous for a starter - delicious! For mains we had the combination dish for two, which was a perfect way to try lots of the different pulse and vegetables dishes.
Read moreWhat I loved most is that it's a vegan restaurant that isn't junk food. It was nice to get a tasty and healthy vegan meal, while sampling a different cultural cuisine. I cannot recommend Corarima enough and wish there were more restaurants like this.
Pros: Food, Service, Information
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ChonkyVegan
Points +46
Need to go back soon. - Edit
Amazing food with a totally different spice profile to the usual suspects.
Read moreThe owner is incredibly friendly and welcoming.
The traditional coffee and popcorn is strong and feels special to drink.
The injera is a delight and something you won't find anywhere round here.
Pros: Great food, Friendly and warm staff., Fabulous coffee.
Guest
4rutnv3g
Points +20
Deeecent - Edit
Really v v good. Beautiful interior, delightful erudite host and the food was incredible. Would recommend to anyone.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-05-24
Pros: Food, Interior , Host
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BunMum
Points +724
Friendly staff, culinary experience! - Edit
I was thrilled to find an all vegan place to eat in Wakefield and although I arrived slightly earlier than the official opening time, they opened the doors and welcomed me in.
Read moreI wasn’t familiar with the cuisine so I didn’t know what to order but the friendly staff (I believe the owner) told me what to order and how to eat it and then brought me a mini dessert to try when I’d finished! He also explained the ingredients of the bread and how it is a healthier alternative to the bread we get here. I had the whole restaurant to myself so personal service 👌🏻
The interior feels super clean and fresh and you can see the ingredients (that they actually use to make your meal) on display in the restaurant.
The food tasted good, the presentation was unique, like I hadn’t experienced before. The only thing I struggled with was mopping up the stew with the bread - it just wasn’t working for me, it was a bit soft for scooping.
Pros: Nice atmosphere , Friendly & attentive staff, New culinary experience, well presented
Guest
AndyPicklea
Points +50
Fab Food. Fab People - Edit
This place is so warm and welcoming and that love shows in the grub😄
Read morePros: All vegan menu, New flavours and cuisine
Guest
GillyT
Points +33
Fantastic food and hospitality - Edit
Delicious food and hospitality
Read moreCaring and thoughtful. Highly Recommend, incredible cuisine
Pros: Lots of vegan options , Amazing spices and teff bread, Great service
Guest
KerrieHarris
Points +263
Amazing food - Edit
The instant we walked through the door the owner greeted us like an old friend despite being our first time there which was really nice. We had the sharing combo platter and berbere wedges, everything was unbelievably tasty and well presented, we will definitely be back.
Read morePros: All vegan , Amazing food
Cons: Slightly expensive
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NathanielBee
Points +31
Great food - Edit
Had a private event here late 2022 and it was awesome, tried most of the menu buffet style and were looked after by the staff.
Read morePros: Fantastic food, Interesting flavours
Cons: A little costly
Guest
mockingbird
Points +2802
Beautiful food - Edit
Made the trip to Wakefield to try this fully vegan Ethiopian cafe. I love Ethiopian food so had been excited to go. The space was very lovely, and the host incredibly attentive. We had the sharing plate for two which was good, if not a little on the expensive side at £40. Still, warming food that made me happy and full.
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Liverpaul
Points +51
Personal service - Edit
Very welcoming with time taken to explain each dish, all vegan, we opted for sharing combination and had a great selection for £20 each
Read morePros: All vegan, Reasonably priced, Excellent service
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CarolineAuld
Points +18
Amazing food, wonderful service - Edit
Beautiful food, all vegetarian/ vegan and mostly gluten free. Can recommend the sharing platter, it is vegan and gluten free and a great way to taste a number of the dishes. Plus you end up with Abyssinian Sushi at the end - roll the injera base and enjoy the mix of spices and flavours at the end of the meal.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-12-17
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Libra77
Points +2912
Corarima - Edit
I’ve been to this place a couple of times and don’t know how I haven’t written a review yet! The restaurant is so warm, friendly and cosy. It’s like dining with friends when you’re there, the owners welcome and hospitality are second to none. The food is fresh, flavourful and deliciously fragrant. Beautifully presented in a traditional way. When in Wakefield this is definitely the place to go.
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KrisVEATS
Points +18
10/10! Would Recommend - Edit
Customer service, food menu, the food.
Read morePros: Flavoursome, Tidy, Excellent
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soydumplings
Points +1089
Amazing!! - Edit
After seeing all the reviews on happycow we decided to travel and give Corarima a go and we are so happy we did!!
Read moreFirst of all, the hospitality from the staff was first class - super helpful, kind and funny.
Second, the interior is stunning!! The lighting and decoration makes it so homely.
Finally, the food!!
We got a starter of wedges with sunflower sauce, the flavour on the wedges were similar to nandos peri chips but these were so much better. We then got the share platter for 2 which had a wide range of different curries and other goodies which are perfectly paired with the bread.
Would deffo go again!!
Pros: A vast vegan menu , Lovely staff , Tasty and exciting food
Cons: Big portions
Guest
Alexandrakobrien
Points +18
Amazing food - Edit
The food is delicious with lots of choice. The food is vegan and mostly naturally gluten free. The staff are friendly and offer advice about the food and drinks. The mixed platter meal allowed us to try lots of dishes and all were beautiful.
Read morePros: Beautiful food, Lots of choice, Lovely environment
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Nicaswales
Points +24
Excellent - Edit
Excellent restaurant, everything is vegan by virtue of what it is, not because they are making it vegan, the vast majority is also gluten free as well so a great option for everyone. Some things can be a little spicy but still totally delicious and the owner is lovely with great hospitality. He explains all the dishes well to help you choose if you’re not familiar with the cuisine. All tips are sent to help children in Ethiopia. The telba flax seed drink is absolutely delicious and I will be attempting to recreate at home!
Read morePros: Everything is vegan, 90% gluten free, Lovely atmosphere
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JuniperRose
Points +50
Excellent quality food - Edit
I couldn't fault them on anything! Amazing quality of food, very friendly family-run business, beautiful decor and very informative about what each food is. Can't wait to return!
Read morePros: High quality food, Beautiful decor, Knowledgeable owners
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Waldyvgun
Points +167
I love this restaurant! - Edit
Absolutely fab restaurant with the loveliest host. So many choices on the menu, the flavours are fantastic. The host is so passionate about the food and takes the time to talk you through the ingredients. The coffee is the best I've tasted.
Read morePros: Fabulous host , Wonderful flavours , So much choice!
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TheSkiffs
Points +24
An amazing experience - Edit
What a great little restaurant. The food was sublime, the atmosphere great and the service was second to none. It was nice to learn the culture of the food you were eating, this just added to the experience.
Read moreWould recommend in a heartbeat and will definitely be back again
Guest
sdkav
Points +13
Amazing food - Edit
One of my favourite restaurants, I’ve never had food with so much flavour. Everything I’ve tried has been a joy, and it’s wonderful to be able to pick from the entire menu as it’s all vegan, and I’m pretty sure it’s all gluten free too.
Read moreThe owner is also lovely and will love to tell you all about the food you’re eating. If you’re not sure what to pick the mixed sharing platter is fantastic, and they are happy to bring out a selection of starters too if you’re not sure what to choose.
Pros: Amazing flavours, Great atmosphere, Fantastic menu
Cons: Not open every day, Limited drinks available
Guest
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