Vegan
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Take-out
African
Ethiopian
Ethiopian food restaurant focusing on lentils and beans. Est. 2019. Relocated from 1479 Worthington St. Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-9:00pm.
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58 Reviews
First Review by CorissaMarie
Williamewq123ify
Points +1455
I never enjoyed Ethiopian food till now. - Edit
I got the curry vegetable stew and it was delightful. Since it my first time having Ethiopian food in a restaurant, the chef gave me two samples of other stews they have. Red Lentil and Stewed Kale the red lentil was a tad too spicy for me and I love spicy food. The Stewed Kale was incredible
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hrn126
Points +557
incredible food! kind people - Edit
came here last year and forgot to leave a review so writing now. this place is phenomenal- can still remember all of the dishes I had in detail. the people who work there are so kind and yeah the food. i dream about it
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rosekreider
Points +96
Great garden platter - Edit
Very tasty lentil dishes. Perfect spice level, and good injera.
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SharpVegan
Points +409
Nile Vegan score - Edit
This place is absolutely fire. Came through town with a buddy and finally got to try this place.
Read moreHad sambusa and a tomato cucumber salad for appetizer
We split the sampler platter for 2 (Garden I think)
The dishes were extremely well prepared. I love Ethiopian food and the chef did not disappoint. Very fresh ingredients and well prepared stews. Absolutely loved the Okra dish. Like blown away.
Highly recommend and look forward to going back.
The gentleman working (owner?) was really welcoming, kind and helpful. There is a lot of care that goes into this food and it shows.
Pros: All vegan Ethiopian!, Absolutely delicious food, Welcoming staff
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PhoenixPascifera
Points +16
Must try. - Edit
I ordered the garden platter which consisted of all ten of their stews as well as injera. It was the best Ethiopian food I have ever had. I really loved how the spices augmented the full flavors of the vegetables whiteout covering it. Injera was really tart in a good way. Portion was huge and good value. They did not skimp on the injera, there was plenty finish.
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ladavi3
Points +122
Vegan Ethiopian - Edit
Amazing platter with a variety of Ethiopian stews.
Read morePros: 100% vegan, Flavorful , Variety
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edav344
Points +1747
Ethiopian food - Edit
I love that the menu is simple and you can get a full platter that allows you to try all of the stew options. The garden plate (with 10 hot strews) says it serves two, but it was so much food that we could not eat it all! A unique experience eating with your hands. Injera is also very unique - I don't personally love the flavor of it, but the stews were all good #Veganuary
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JohnPina7
Points +22
Excellent service and food - Edit
Great options, incredibly flavorful.
Read moreMy favorite part injera and stews I’ve had from an Ethiopian-like spot.
Only slight downside was the chai was super watery despite having oatmilk
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kbord
Points +162
Delicious - Edit
10 stew platter was awesome! We’ll be regulars!
Read morePros: Mushroom stew, Lentil stew, Spinach stew
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LisaSpykers
Points +7015
Delicious injera and curries - Edit
I don't eat Ethiopian food all that often, but Nile Vegan had so many good reviews here and on Google maps, that I thought I'd give it a try.
Read moreThe meal for 2 people comes with 2 types of perfectly spongy injera and the stews on top were flavorful and varied (I particularly liked the mushroom one and spicy tofu). The platter is more than enough and you'll probably have some leftovers.
The restaurant itself is pretty nondescript but the chef/server (only one guy was working) is friendly and there are crayons for you to color with on the paper tablecloth.
Updated from previous review on 2023-10-12
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elbeezy
Points +63
So flavorful and filling - Edit
I'd never had Ethiopian food before coming here, and I'm so glad my two travel partners suggested it! We got the traditional plate which noted that it served three and it was truly the perfect portion for all of us. We scraped the plate clean!
Read moreSo many diverse and ranging flavors in all of the different offerings, we all couldn't get enough. And we all found which ones we preferred which made sharing a breeze.
It's a small, but airy space, and service is kind and genuine. The menu is simple and straightforward, though if you don't have knowledge of Ethiopian food you might have to ask for explanations or just Google it while you're sitting there. Honestly though you could close your eyes and point to something on the menu and you won't be disappointed! So glad we chose to go here.
Pros: DELICIOUS , Perfectly portioned , Diverse
Cons: Could use some more descriptions on the menu
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StaciJo
Points +90
Fantastic! - Edit
This was my first time trying Ethiopian food. It was really delicious. We had the garden platter. It was perfect for trying a bunch of different things.
Read morePros: The food is great!, The smoothies are great!, Staff is very friendly and helpful.
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ms223
Points +23
Excellent - Edit
Ethiopian is always a go to when out of town, and Nile Vegan did not disappoint. We got the garden platter and everything was great
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veganthegiant
Points +38
Great break from the conventional - Edit
All in all, I can't recommend Nile Vegan enough. If you're looking for a vegan restaurant that offers delicious Ethiopian food, exceptional service, and a commitment to sustainability, this is the place for you.
Read morePros: Fresh and tasty, Quality and kindness of the server
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rojonella
Points +135
Super Good! - Edit
I used to go to an Ethiopian restaurant as a child that ending up closing over a decade ago. Have been looking for a Ethiopian restaurant to add to my arsenal since. Nile Vegan definitely does not disappoint! 10/10😄(and the staff is super nice)
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bplusphoto
Points +169
Don’t want to miss it! - Edit
Intimate atmosphere and friendly staff. The food was so delicious and we will definitely be back. We had the 2 person Garden Combo platter that came with 10 stews and 3 Injera. AMAZING!!!
Read morePros: Lots of options, Affordable , Friendly customer service
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Pizzayurt
Points +147
Love vegan Ethiopian - Edit
Great combo plates. Delicious!
Read morePros: Inexpensive
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rockwejh
Points +21
Amazing! - Edit
I always look for Ethiopian when I travel (because I don’t have any where I live) and this absolutely hit the spot. Inexpensive for what you are getting, I would think it should cost a few dollars more per dish. But this place is a gem. Seriously. *the mushrooms were 10/10
Read morePros: 100% vegan , Price , Mushrooms
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greysonstrzelczyk
Points +173
Quiet, peaceful dinner! - Edit
The restaurant was super peaceful. It was empty when we went, but that was kind of nice. The service was great and prompt. Our food tasted very fresh and carefully prepared. The only reason I didn’t give 5 stars was because, as someone who really loves Ethiopian food, I found it a little bland flavor-wise. It was still very delicious though.
Read morePros: Fully vegan, Kind staff
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CillaCillaCilla
Points +25
Good Ethiopian food - Edit
First time trying Ethiopian food. I got the mushroom strew and it was pretty yummy!
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indigolondon12
Points +24
Delicious Stews and Great Experience - Edit
We got the Garden Platter and it was amazing. They are also in the process of expanding the brunch/lunch menu and extending to earlier hours. Definitely check it out when you get a chance!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-09-02
Pros: Lots of vegan options, Relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere, Inexpensive
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Kayla1215
Points +29
Very good and affordable - Edit
I had the tofu combo platter and it was very good. I loved all the curries though the vegetables medley was my least favorite. The tofu was really good and I also really liked the red lentils. I'll definitely be trying more of their food. I saved some for dinner later in the day and everything warmed up fine. The bread The curry was on got soggy but I just used the other piece I hadn't eaten yet
Read morePros: Good prices, Big portions
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theexternvoid
Points +395
Tasty Ethiopian Food - Edit
I love Ethiopian bread. It's so different than any other bread. I tried the tofu. It was served very quickly, and the guy behind the counter was friendly. My only complaint is I would have liked more tofu and less bread: I used the bread to sop up the tofu, and there was way more bread than tofu to sop up. But regards to flavor and aroma, it was still great. Would recommend to anyone, especially if you've never had Ethiopian before.
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BrookeOlson
Points +44
Authentic & Vegan! - Edit
Everything is amazing here. My favorite is the chickpea combo. Their curried veggies are my favorite side, along with the lentils! Eat with a friend and mix and match until you try as much of the menu as possible. Their injera is so fresh and plentiful! Their food is also so amazing if you put it all in a pan the next morning and eat it for breakfast.
Read morePros: 100% vegan, Filling and large portions, Kind staff/owners
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Victorianied
Points +38
Amazing food without too much oil - Edit
I loved how many options they had and everything is vegan. The food tastes amazing and comes with so much injera. Would go back in a heartbeat to try more options.
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Davesw
Points +3365
Delicious mush! - Edit
I haven't eaten Ethiopian very much, so this was a pretty new experience for me. I enjoyed everything I ate, though there isn't much variety in the textures. Big flavor though, and it came with more injera bread than I needed. Delivered fast and fresh.
Read morePros: All vegan!
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MaddieDiGiulian
Points +46
Incredible injera - Edit
Delicious food, reccomend the mushroom and tofu platters !
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