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Ethiopian
Plant-based restaurant serving an Ethiopian-inspired menu. Dishes may include kitfo burrito, piassa platter, chick'n sandwich, Ethiopian scramble and a selection of desserts. Weekend Brunch available. Black-owned. Open Mon-Wed 12:00pm-10:00pm, Thu 12:00pm-11:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-11:00pm, Sun 11:00am-10:00pm.
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170 Bleecker St, New York City, New York, USA, 10012
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Last update on 24 Feb 2025 by Guest
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23 Reviews
First Review by audreyc
MarkAllred
Points +107
Great shareable food - Edit
We had the cauliflower wing appetizer and Mercato and Kitfo for our group of 4. Cocktails and food were great. Such delicious berbere!
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erinhuber
Points +49
Great food and service - Edit
The food was great and they had gluten free injera. Many dishes were unable to be modified. Though my dish was great, flexibility for dietary restrictions is helpful.
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Tom1973
Points +673
5 stars on flavor. - Edit
They might have the best mac and cheese I've ever tasted and I've had it around the world. They nailed the right amount of cheese to pasta ratio. I also had the lentil dip with the injera chips. Everything was great and I realize this is NYC, but I was hoping the portion sizes would've been just a little larger considering the price point. Not a knock, just be aware. Will be back!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-04-08
Pros: Great menu , Best mac and cheese
Cons: Pricey for portion size
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hnn1
Points +301
Highly recommend! - Edit
I have had this place saved for MONTHS, and it was perfect! I got piassa platter which was AMAZING! Don’t skip dessert either because the raw tiramisu was delicious! The staff is so friendly, the service was great and fast, the inside was really cute, too.
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Amyladedada1
Points +698
Very good! - Edit
I stopped in for a casual lunch. The vibes were casual yet friendly. The food was delicious and the staff were kind. What else could you ask for?
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theMadArtist
Points +64
Solid - Edit
Delicious and nutritious food and a great way to soft launch one's exposure to Ethiopian cuisine. I wasn't blown away by any of it but all the food was made with high-quality ingredients and carefully prepared, and it was filling and tasty. All a man could ask for. Gotta come back here sometime to try their brunch menu
Read morePros: Vegetable diversity, Fusion food, Friendliest waiters ever
Cons: Wanted something a bit more authentic
INTJ_mara
Try Bunna Cafe or Bersi Ethiopian for more a more authentic experience😄Bothe also have coffee ceremonies if you are a coffee drinker.
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Poundie
Points +16645
A taste of Ethiopia - Edit
This is an all-vegan Ethiopian restaurant that started in Brooklyn and has a branch in the West Village of Manhattan. The setting is relaxed and chic, the staff is friendly, and the food is wonderful: creative, tasty, and healthy. We had a party of four and had a couple of platters, a tofu dish, some sides, and a pie--everything was delicious.
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Heinzsoup
Points +20
Phenomenal Food - Edit
The brunch was so incredibly flavorful and satisfying. I am already dreaming of my next meal here.
Read morePros: Relaxed vibe, Top notch food, Friendly service
Cons: None
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KayZabi
Points +42
Excellent meal! - Edit
We had a great time at RAS, cosy atmosphere and delicious food !
Read morePros: A lot of choice , Nice staff and décoration , Delicious food
Guest
mershka
Points +48
Needs 6 stars or more - Edit
Can’t say enough good things about this place. They perform some sort of magical alchemy with their flavors. One of the best restaurants I’ve ever had. Great atmosphere, service, variety of dishes. The nachos are other worldly.
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Lucia1963
Points +184
Great food but poor service - Edit
If it had been for the food, I would have given 5 stars but the service was really bad. Server was confused and they were out of kambucha as well as the iced tea I chose instead. So I ended up with water (and it took a long time to get it). Anyway, the food was very good. We had the nacho appetizer and the chicken sandwich.
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daleaucoin
Points +62
really great experience - Edit
My friend and I had brunch at RAS on a weekend. The service was great and the food all good. We shared the mac and cheese which was very creamy and flavorful. I had the breakfast special which included a really good egg substitute other good foods. In terms of spiciness, I would say it was somewhat spicy to moderately spicy, so if you're not fond of spicy food, ask your server if there are less spicy options. The injera was perfect. Can't wait to go back to try more things on the menu.
Read moreMy only concern was that the hanging plants needed water badly!
Pros: great service, great presentation, delicious food
Cons: maybe a bit pricy, but what place isn't these days
Guest
GoodNewsVeg
Points +411
Finally, Vegan Ethiopian I Loved! - Edit
Whenever we go to a new place, my husband seeks out a vegan Ethiopian restaurant, which he loves. Me, not so much. FINALLY we found one that made us both happy. The menu has plenty of veganized versions of Ethiopian standards (served on injera), but many (more creative) other options. Tofu in Berber sauce, berbere Mac & Cheese, lots of salads, and unbelievably delicious injera nachos. Very cool vibe with gorgeous murals on every wall. Fabulous on every dimension.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-11-16
Pros: New takes on Ethiopian standards, Great service, Cool vibe, good art
Guest
jrdelisi
Points +554
A very memorable experience! Must try! - Edit
Highly recommend. Creative and really awesome Ethiopian food. We had Injera nachos, the Ras tips plate (with seitan), and the Piassa plate with a bunch of very flavorful veggies and lentils. The drinks were awesome too, and we ended the meal with the coconut leches cake.
Read moreOur server, Andrew was super friendly and such a nice guy. We’ll definitely be back next time we’re in NYC.
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rtnc68
Points +917
Delicious - Edit
Glad they have a location in Manhattan.
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Pkent
Points +123
Perfection - Edit
Delicious food, great service, can’t wait to go back
Read morePros: Beautiful spot, Great service , Everything we ordered was delicious
Guest
ClaraGarza
Points +31
Amazing plant based restaurant - Edit
The food was amazing and the people were very friendly.
Read morePros: They have all the traditional dishes I love. , They have new creations like the tofu dish.
Guest
Vegantrvlr
Points +424
Excellent Ethiopian vegan food - Edit
Really enjoyed this restaurant and the Ethiopian spices.
Read morePros: Great prices
Guest
little_vegan_brie
Points +622
Amazing Brunch Spot - Edit
Amazing place for vegan Ethiopian food but their Americanized brunch is also delish!
Read moreWe got the Ethiopian breakfast combo, the spiced Mac & cheese, the kitfo breakfast burrito, and the French toast plus yummy drinks!
Highly recommend getting there to try their brunch! The French toast was phenomenal! We brought non-vegan family from out of town and they were thoroughly impressed! Can’t wait to go back!
Pros: Large portions, Great for sharing, Delish brunch
Guest
hwing
Points +1739
Good Ethiopian food but slowish service and limited AC - Edit
Ordered the Nachos, Mercato Platter, and Mama’s Tofu. The food was good with strong spices but felt a bit greasy and heavy. The injera was really good, and the nachos were our favorite. The platter provides a nice spread with some really good options and some less exciting ones (such as the collard greens that were a bit underseasoned).
Read moreThe restaurant had a fun vibe and ambience, but there was very limited AC even in the back (the front windows/doors were open even on a hot summer night like tonight). The servers were friendly but not the most attentive (e.g., water refills) and the main entrees came out a long time after the starter.
Updated from previous review on 2024-07-18
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scottlovesanimals
Points +605
Everything was great - Edit
Flavors were awesome, especially the nachos. Great cocktail selection. Enough spice but not overwhelming. The service and atmosphere were perfect.
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qwtp
Points +215
Everything was delicious - Edit
I'm definitely coming back here a bunch of times to try the whole menu! Great food and service.
Read moreThey could be a little too attentive for my personal taste on occasion, though. For example, even though they left a water pitcher on our table, they kept refilling our cups for us. We don’t need that level of attention!
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audreyc
Points +1082
Very cool atmosphere! - Edit
I came here for drinks (mocktails) and had the Crown Heights Queen which was great. The atmosphere and decor are very cool.
Read morePros: Great atmosphere, Menu includes nonalcoholic cocktails
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