We got the special combo platter with the Keysir and the Kilt. it’s plenty of food for two people. We liked the raw beef and the chicken, and we thought the stewed beef was okay. Food came out a little bit slower but overall not too bad.
Vegan Restaurant
Hawi
· $$$$ · cityOfIthaca · Strict-vegan verified
Fully vegan
Editor synopsis · 0 reviews
Diners overwhelmingly call out the signature dish as the must-order. The vibe reads as vegan restaurant — service is consistently described as warm and unhurried. Common gotcha: queues form at peak times — go early or late.
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We got the special combo platter with the Keysir and the Kilt. it’s plenty of food for two people. We liked the raw beef and the chicken, and we thought the stewed beef was okay. Food came out a little bit slower but overall not too bad.
The food is great, the Mushroom Tibs was especially delicious, it's full of flavor with well-balanced seasoning. However, the service kind of ruined the dining experience. I guess it depends on the waiter, and unfortunately, ours seemed upset from the moment we arrived. He didn’t bother to mention the names of the dishes, and at one point he even tossed the wet wipes onto our table when we were nearly finished. We still left a 20% tip as it seems to be the culture here, but I couldn’t help wondering what we had done wrong to deserve such poor attitude.
The food is great, the Mushroom Tibs was especially delicious, it's full of flavor with well-balanced seasoning. However, the service kind of ruined the dining experience. I guess it depends on the waiter, and unfortunately, ours seemed upset from the moment we arrived. He didn’t bother to mention the names of the dishes, and at one point he even tossed the wet wipes onto our table when we were nearly finished. We still left a 20% tip as it seems to be the culture here, but I couldn’t help wondering what we had done wrong to deserve such poor attitude.
If there is one place to hit up when you are staying in or near downtown Ithaca, this is definitely the place! I discovered this quaint Ethiopian restaurant while living in downtown Ithaca as a Cornell student, and it’s now the first and only restaurant I go to when I’m back in town. The food is absolutely delicious and made me fall in love with Ethiopian cuisine! My go to is always the individual entree with Doro tibs as the meat of choice and gomen and kilt as my sides. Not only is the food incredible, the portion you get for the price is unbeatable. For context, my ‘go to’ dish (pictured) is less than $25 (excluding tip)! The service here is always a big plus. I had gone at 7PM on a weeknight during the dinner rush, and I seriously think I waited 10 minutes or less for my food. The staff is also super friendly, attentive, and the overall atmosphere is a whole vibe. Would DEFINITELY recommend to check this place out!