This was my second time eating Ethiopian food, so I definitely can't tell whether things are authentic. But what I can attest to is how pleased my taste buds were!
My boyfriend and I got the TA2, which is a large platter of pre-fixed 6 items, comprising of few different kinds of meat and veggies. We got the platter "for one" and thank goodness we did- the two of us struggled to finish it  (Be aware, the food is much more filling than it looks).  The goat was cooked well, and the beef was so tender and rich.  I loved the spices and unique flavors in each of the items.
The only negative thing I could think of was that the extra plates of injera were served at room temperature. Â (At the place I first tried Ethiopian cuisine, they came out warm). Â But it didn't ruin my experience since the food was so delicious anyways.
Our waitress handled our large party like a champ and was willing to do separate checks. I know some people are a bit wary of eating only with your hands, so rest assured, they had hand sanitizers at every table! Â The restaurant has a cozy ambiance, and with the Ethiopian decor and furnishings, you forget that you're in Indy. Â It's a charming place, and I look forward to returning!
I got a Yelp account for this restaurant. Both Ethiopian restaurants in Indy are surprisingly top-notch and rival ones I have been to in larger cities. However, the flavor at Abyssinia makes it stand out as the best in the city. Besides perfect spice combinations, you can expect a leisurely atmosphere and friendly, helpful service (consistent flow of injera).
Review Source:It was a Saturday evening and we decided it was time we venture out of the Fishers-Castleton-Broad Ripple area that we usually stick to. This place did not disappoint. It was in a strip mall of course... but by now I've come to expect that this does not indicate how good/bad the food is.
In my observation of eating Ethiopian food in 4 different cities (Boston, Minneapolis, St Louis and Indy)... there is one thing in common.....most of them are lit in that yellow "romantic mood" type light (meaning darker than your average restaurant).
The server and hostess were very friendly. We started off with the lentil Sambusa (similar to the Indian samosa). Fried pastry with a savory filling. It was pretty good.
For dinner we shared a vegetarian dinner for 1 as past history would note the 'for two' is way tooo much food!! It came with 7 different vegetarian dishes, injera (their bread like fermented pancake/crepe/dosa but not crisp) and we asked for some mitmita (Ethiopian spice that you can dip the injera in to spice up the dinner) on the side.
Before I knew mitmita existed I wasnt too fond of Ethiopian it felt like a bland version of Indian food to me... but this spice mix totally changes how i feel about this cuisine.
The 7 dishes:
1. plain yellow lentils, 2. yellow lentils with berbere (loved it), 3. spinach (loved it), 4. collard greens with onions i think (meh), 5. carrots and green beans in a tomato type sauce (OMG so good!!!!!!), 6. potatoes (yum), 7. cabbage (meh)
Overall a very satisfying meal! We will be back!
I recently went here for the second time and just realized I hadn't reviewed it but that's a good thing because I actually enjoyed the food more the second time.
We went in a group of four and the waiter easily convinced us to order 4 different things and share it in one giant tray so that we get to try more things. Â Someone order the Lamb Tibs (that's the only one I can remember because it was spoken of so highly). Â We also got a beef dish, a chicken dish...and I think another chicken dish. Â When you look at the descriptions of the food, they all look very similar. Â I chose one that had the word "spicy" in it. Â In the end though, I didn't think any of them were spicy.
Ethiopian food is interesting because you eat it by scooping it up with the spongy bread that they give you. Â The bread is kind of lemony tasting but it starts to grow on you. Â It also grows INSIDE you and makes you VERY full. Â
I'm not very good at the scooping so I feel like I end up eating a lot of bread and not as much of the good meaty stuff. Â They will give you a fork if you ask for one but I was trying to embrace the culture. Â
Overall, all of the dishes were very good. Â One came with a hard boiled egg which was kind of random but we ate it. Â The "tibs" come out fajita style on a sizzling plate and then was poured into the tray with the rest of the food. Â I do wish there were more vegetables in the middle but we couldn't even finish all our food so I probably shouldn't complain about the lack of food!
The waiter we had was very nice and I liked that he helped us decide what to order.
I like this place but my because of my personal preference, I'll stick to only going there once ever year or so. Â I definitely think it's worth giving it a shot!!
It is a awesome eating place. the people are very cordial and they do serve amazing food.
We ordered #24 which was a lamb dish. It was just awesome . The lamb was very tender with right amount of spices. We also ordered #15 which was kind of chicken curry . It was also tasty but was overshadowed by the lamb dish.
Strongly recommend this place.
I needed to update my review to say that Abyssinia now has a lunch buffet. Vegans, this is significant for several reasons:
1) they are debuting off-menu items such as an eggplant dish and beet dish I got to nibble on today, which is great news if you've already nommed-to-death the vegan options they have. Not that I will ever get sick of them, but you might.
2) $9.99 is as cheap a meal as you will find at any garbage chain restaurant that you would typically hit on your lunch break, but let's face it, those chains make you sad. Abyssinia makes you happy. An abyssinia day is a special day.
That stated, the buffet is hiding in the side room and nobody gives you the sales pitch when you come in there at lunch time, so you have to tell them you want it.
Oh my god. You will thank me.
For an adventurous night out, my friends and I skirted off to an untrekked part of town for food -- the informally known as 'International Marketplace' for some truly authentic Ethiopian food. Service was charming. Food incredible. It's what I call experiential dining. You learn a lot about the culture - sharing food with friends from the same large plate, eating with your hands using Ethiopian bread to scoop up lamp, chicken or beef dishes. I'd take a pass on the Ethiopian honey wine and trade that for what I've heard is incredible coffee to top off the night. They roast the beans right in front of you. Will definitely return to the International Marketplace and venture to my next ethnic experience.
Review Source:This is perhaps the most authentic ethiopian atmosphere I've been to - I opted for traditional seating, Â which are traditional Ethiopian chairs around Ethio basket table called a mesob. Along with my meal, I opted for the traditional Ethiopian Coffee ceremony, and was seriously wowed.
For the less adventurous, you can also sit at the regular restaurant tables.
I didn't think I needed to talk about hands - because it is a ethiopian restaurant, but yes, you have to eat with your hands.
They supply purell next to your table for convenience.
The service is very friendly, though I'll say it is extremely slow.
However, my only critical remarks are as follows -
1) the food is slightly muted down (perhaps because it's in Indiana)
2) the food is also slightly salty (also, perhaps because it is in Indiana)
3) they should play some  sort of background music in the restaurant, I sat in the corner (and no one puts baby in the corner) and could only hear the hum of the air conditioning in the walls.
4) Offer wet naps.
For an ethiopian restaurant, this is a gem!
This is NOT a first date restaurant. Â This is a play in the mud, come with your besties kinda place. Â You'll notice the food comes sans utensils. Â You eat the food by scooping it up with bread (or taking huge handfuls if you're by yourself or hate your dining companions). Â The bread was very good. Â Someone else compared it to sourdough and I think that is accurate -- heavy on the sour, thin, light, chewy. Â
I can't access their website and I cannot remember the names of the dishes, but I do remember they were the #8 and #12. Â It's like a Chinese menu -- they take pity on those who cannot pronounce and number all the dishes. Â #8 is like a great spicy beef stew, and #12 is more like fajitas. Â If you come with someone not at all adventurous, #12 is a safe bet. Â A pal got the vegetarian platter, and that was also tasty. Â The BEST part though, was homemade honey wine. Â It didn't taste like mead. Â It tasted like liquid honey. Â Amazing. Â Fair warning though, don't smell it. Â One of the few things I've ever had that smells awful but tastes delicious. Â
If you manage room, end with the baklava. Â I have no idea if it is authentic Ethiopian or the chef just likes Greek desserts, but it was flaky and HUGE and heavy on the honey. Â I rarely finish a dessert and I snarfed it in a matter of seconds.
So I have to say that the location of this place isn't the best and the service, while, friendly, is not super attentive. Â BUT the food is super tasty! Â I get the vegetarian platter every time (although I do move meat) because I love it so much! Â It has a variety of different vegetable dishes, each with a unique seasoning....so good! Â I had one of the lamb dishes once and while very good, it was VERY spicy! Â Event so, the flavor was great. Â I will continue to dine here because the flavors and seasons are spot on!
Review Source:The food is quite tasty, and the service was attentive, friendly and informative. Â And it's not exactly a "hole-in-the-wall" as someone else stated -- although it's simple, it's somewhat charmingly decorated. Â The pastry appetizers (whatever they're called) were actually our favorite part of the meal. Â The main part of the meal is served on injera on a large round platter. Â The injera on the platter is suffused with the juices from the food resting on it, which makes it delicious but difficult to eat with. Â Fortunately, they provide a basket with additional injera.
The injera is, well, weird. Â It has a really strange consistency which I could never get accustomed to, but it is fun to eat the food with it. Â Seems like this would be a fun place to go with a small group, as long as no one was too squeamish about everyone's hands all over the food.
I have to revise my review after finding many bones and pieces of inedible meat in the meat/veg combo plate I took home. I usually get the vegetarian dishes with friends, so this was the first time I'd tried their meat. I don't know if it's the norm for them to have bits of bone and inedible fat/gristle, but it made me very sad. I've had the meat dishes from other Ethiopian places around the country and this is the first time I've encountered this.
Review Source:Ethiopian is definitely an exotic cuisine for the typical American caucasian, even if you're a little more adventurous like I am. Â There just aren't many Ethiopian places around (Indianapolis's ecosystem seems to only be able to support one or two at a time), and the food is unlike most others. Â As a point of reference I try to compare it to Indian for prospective first-timers, but that really doesn't get the idea across - Indian is more heavily spiced, there's rice, there's less focus on bread, and there's forks.
Once you get over that hump and just try it though, you may find that you start craving it quickly. Â My first experience with Ethiopian food was at the now-gone Queen of Sheba near downtown, and in the years since I've grown quite accustomed to it and gotten regular urges to seek it out again. Â Happily, Abyssinia is every bit the equal of Queen of Sheba for quality of food, decor and service. Â I've never had a bad experience here. Â They always bring more bread than you need and more food than you can eat in a sitting, and everything is delicious. Â I particularly like anything made with the deep red, spicy berbere. Â It's the simplest dish, but I would eat my body weight in lentils with berbere if common sense (and my girlfriend) didn't intervene.
This is a neat place. Â It's a hole-in-the-wall place, but the food they serve is really special. Â It is like nothing you've ever had! I don't remember what all of the dishes I loved were called, but I enjoyed them. Â Some of the food can be quite spicy--which I like, but others do not. Â The staff was extremely friendly and were a great help in deciding what to order. Â This place seems authentic--there were plenty of native Ethiopians dining there. Â This is a must try!
Review Source:The seasonings were impeccable, the flavors divine. If somebody is reading this and thinking 'oh, i'd like to go there!' message me and we can just jet off and go. It's that good. I've only had better Ethiopian in Boston, but come on, I can't just hop over to Boston for some Ethiopian grub. DONT BE RIDICULOUS!
Some of my former co-workers were Ethiopian and they would bring in food to share. This place and their cooking tasted so similar that it left me nostalgic for hospital breakrooms.
Plus, eating with your hands is fun. That makes everything more fun.
We love experimenting with food and Ethiopian being a cuisine we hadn't been exposed to, Abyssinia was a natural place to try.
We walked in just after noon on a Saturday and the restaurant was empty. Â There was one other table in the side room. Â
We were greeted right away with menus and water. Â The staff we encountered were all very friendly, but not overly so. Â
We started with a crispy pastry filled with ground meat. Â It was delicious! Â Crispy without being greasy. Â Full off flavorful meat with just a hint of spice at the finish.
For our entree, we tried the sampler #2. Â
It came out on a large round crepe and the lovely women indicated what each dish was. Â We dug in with our ample amount of bread. Â The bread was cool to the touch, which may be perfectly normal, but it was a little odd. Â
Most of the items on the tray were delicious. Â Very flavorful and not too spicy. Â We found that if I liked something, my husband didn't as much and vice versa. Â
... and then, the best way for me to say it, is that I was just done. Â The texture of the bread was unappealing to me. Â The food was flavorful, but soft. Â I hadn't eaten much, but I didn't want to continue.
When I said this, Philip agreed that he had hit the same wall. Â
So, we wrapped it up. Â On the way home, we were talking about it and I decided it left us with what I will forever call "food confusion." Â It liked it, but I didn't want to keep eating it.
If it appeals to you and you're an adventurous eater - you must try it. Â Â I'm glad we went and I want you to try it, too.
Yum...Yum...Yum...Ok, so it's not quite as good as Oak of Mamre was (I could cry since that place is gone...my mouth is watering just thinking about it), but Abyssinia is a decent substitute. Â The service has been excellent every time I've been too. Â Oh, and the homemade ethiopian honey wine...well, pace yourself. Â
I have loved everything I have ordered from meat to chick peas to whatever other slop is placed on the injera. Â A friend of mine even ordered the raw beef dish (the waitress questioned us :)) and that was very good too...a little chewier than I would have preferred for raw beef, but grow a pair and try it out. Â
I love that there is no silverware (thank you for being authentic), so if you struggle with people's hands touching everything then you probably wouldn't care for ethiopian in general. Â This place does have hand sanitizer on every table though:)
I always feel like ethiopian is a great place for kids because they can use their hands. Â There are tons of "puree'd" veggies to pick up with the injera. Â And actually, I do think I've seen kids in there every time I have eaten there. Â They seem to really enjoy it. Â
I have never sat at the more traditional communal seats that they have. Â A friend of mine did recently and she said they are super uncomfortable unless you are actually eating. Â So, if you have a bad back, you might want to stick with the regular tables :)
My only regret - I've not eaten here sooner! Â My husband and I stopped by for lunch today and enjoyed the vegetarian sampler for two. Â It was delicious and a great way to try a little bit of everything. Â For an appetizer, we split a pastry stuffed with lentils that was also delicious. When visiting for the first time, and if stuck on what to order, I would definitely suggest either the meat or vegetarian sampler, as it is a great way to try a number of their dishes.
I also tried the Ethiopian honey wine, but I didn't care for it at all. Â
I look forward to returning with a group so I can try the coffee ceremony I keep reading about.
Oh, and I don't know why, but I love that there is hand sanitizer and plenty of napkins on all the tables.
You know, strip mall dining takes a lot of abuse but when you find a place this awesome, it makes up for the bad experiences.
If you've never experienced Ethiopian cuisine, be prepared to step out of your comfort zone. Silverware is not used and it's not even needed.
They have a good selection of meat as well as vegetarian dishes. We went with the vegetarian sampler which is unbelievably big. Just take the left overs to the drive-in movie like we're doing tonight.
It was very cold in there and I'm not sure if that is normal so you might want to prepare for it. It is 57 degrees in Addis Ababa as I'm writing this review and that's probably what it was in the restaurant. I guess that helps with the authenticity!
I was really craving some Ethiopian food, and this place totally hit the spot. We went there for lunch on a Friday, and it was pretty empty, but the service was nonetheless pretty slow. Luckily, we were not in a rush, but I wouldn't recommend it for a lunch break during a work week. I also didn't mind the wait that much, since the food wass great, and the server was very friendly and nice.
We ordered five different vegetarian dishes to split, and all of them were very good. Most of them were more mildly spiced than I remembered Ethipian food to be (except for the lentil dish), so much so that even my picky 12 year old nephew ended up eating them and thinking the potatoes were delicious. My favorites were the atkil wett, the collard greens and the spinach.
I'll definitely be back!
I'll jump on the review train to offer my thoughts on this Indy gem.
For those not acquainted with the Ethopian way of eating, I'll do my best not to spoil it. Suffice to say, it'll be communal, and if you don't like eating with your fingers you are out of luck.
But, you should like eating with your fingers... right?
Best option if you bring a group of 3 or 4 are the sampler dinners. They offer a variety of dishes to try, with unlimited bread. Don't go for the largest option with your quartet. the "sampler for 2" will feed double that, with room to spare.
Save some money for their Ethopian beer, which is in stock on occasion.
To borrow a word from Nate Z., Abyssinia is enchanting - from the lively (but not too loud) music, to the yellow walls with pictures of Ethiopia, to the charming service, and of course the absolutely fresh and tasty food.
We went for the vegetarian sampler so we could taste all of the different curries and vegetables. Â Did not find one that we didn't love.
I will definitely, absolutely go back - and next time I will bring a big group so we can sit at the giant communal table.
Truly enchanting. None other like. English fails for the words necessary to describe my continuing, wonderful experiences at this establishment. I shall, however, attempt:
I've been a fan of Ethiopian cuisine since I was a child, and being a flight attendant, have enjoyed this type of dining all over the nation. I can truly say, since I've been going to Abyssinia since the day they opened, no one in the U.S. can beat their quality, flavor, generosity, charm nor price.
Even if you think you don't like 'curried' foods or spicy fair, you owe it to yourself to indulge in Abraham's creations. But, bring your appetite, because apparently it's against the law to leave there hungry. You'll not regret the experience.
Cheers
Abyssinia keeps getting better every time I go. The veggie combo and shiro entrée I ate on my last visit were outstanding! They seem to be continually improving the décor in their cute storefront on 38th Street so it's brighter, cheerier and cozier each time. The staff is incredibly nice--if you ask them to box you're leftovers, they'll do an amazing trick that will send you home with a giant injera burrito with all sorts of delicious things inside. And I usually hate TVs in restaurants, but they run an awesome DVD with people playing music and dancing in fields of goats and cows. Seriously: go here now. Get a nice glass of wine (or honey wine, if that's your bag), eat some amazing food and bliss out to some sweet music videos!
Review Source:Took my parents who are vegetarians to try this place out. Â They have never had much of other culture's food except their own so it was definitely an adventure for them. Â :) Â We ordered the Vegetarian Taste of Abyssinia for 2. Â It was more than enough to feed 3 adults and one small 2 yr old. Â Also ordered a pot of tea. Â YUM to all! Â :) Â My parents were shocked with the injera bread but loved it. Â Kinda reminds them of a breakfast whiter, thicker, sweeter version of their bread they ate with another bread. Â Don't ask. Â Chinese/Viet have them. Â Anyways...It was good and healthy. Â I warned them not to use too much of the bread because they'll get full fast. Â Which of course they did. Â As did I but then again, I hardly had room in my huge preggo belly to eat much but let me tell you, that sure didn't stop me from trying. Â :) Â My son loved eating the bread. Â He'll try to be an adult and pick from the plate as well. heheh Service was good. Â I think the owner walked around checking up on everyone's table. Â Really nice people. Â Will have to go back and try some of their meat dishes, Yes I'm eat meat. Â I was eyeing the lamb dishes. Â
So I'm a fan but it's the only Ethiopian place I've been to in Indianapolis. Â I have nothing to compare it to except all the other cities I've been to, such as LA's and Ferndale's Blue Nile, which I enjoyed just a smidge better.
This place is EXACTLY what I'm looking for when I want to go find some good, unique ethnic grub.
The place itself is unassuming. Â No one forces you to sit on the floor or prop yourself up on pillows and the wait staff isn't dressed like they emigrated yesterday. Â However, the food (and the way it is served) is delightfully unique.
I'd recommend any kind of sampler platter, which are fantastic for sharing. Â You may not like a certain meat or vegetable, but there's plenty more to try. Â Even my wife, who prefers Indiana homestyle cooking, was able to find a few things on the platter that she really liked.
The food is a little expensive, but that is usually true with such unique places. Â Again, the best thing to do is to plan on sharing (the waitstaff is very good at recommending how much food is needed).
Very good place. Â Never tried Ethiopian food? Â Abysinnia is a great place to start!
This is one of my favorite places to bring guests. Â They have wonderful lamb and chicken dishes for the meat eaters and a wide array of vegetarian dishes. Â Everyone enjoys sharing the meal together and has a great time. Â Abyssinia has really improved their decor over the years, they painted the walls with very warm colors and replaced the carpet. Â It has definitely moved past a "hole in the wall" with great food.
The staff is very friendly and also good with kids. Â The coffee tradition is also memorable. Â They burn incense and serve the coffee is small glasses with a little sugar. Â Beware, because it is fairly strong (I'm writing this at 1:30am and not even near sleepy).
I came here with some friends and we threw down.
The more people you have in your party, the more incredibly delicious things you can try at Abyssinia.
They offer a large variety  of both meaty and vegetarian dishes.
The bread... it makes you never want to use a spoon and fork again.
I love the potatoes. Yum.
"It was the best of times....it was the worst of times..."
Wow! What a surprise. A good restaurant on the westside! Great food. Pleasant decor. And Ethiopians!! We ordered the sampler for 2 ($31). Everything was wonderful though the lamb was a bit chewy. Not our first Ethiopian experience, but one of our better. I was even hoping to try some of the coffee from where coffee was invented. They served Yergecheffe, but I had apparently missed it somewhat earlier. I'm a bit of a coffee buff and have roasted my own Harrar and Yergecheffe beans.
The bad ? They wouldn't accept the $25 <a href="/redir?url=http%3A%2F%2Frest.com&s=18415964453fc973fa38c45fbbdb82f29961cc0a5f69f07ee11f91e882801d2c" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://rest.com</a> Â coupon I'd purchased 2 weeks earlier and was good for a year. You can still buy them today. Apparently, in their mind, the deal has been over for a month. The manager, though soft spoken, was inflexible and insisted the problem was mine. I begged to differ. I'm soft spoken and totally inflexible as well (when I believe I'm right). This display in front of a nearly full restaurant. Too bad. I really like the place. Here's an idea, find someone you really dislike. Give them a <a href="/redir?url=http%3A%2F%2Frest.com&s=18415964453fc973fa38c45fbbdb82f29961cc0a5f69f07ee11f91e882801d2c" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://rest.com</a> coupon to Abyssinia and go home and chuckle.....
This is my go to place for Ethiopian in Indy.
Their food is good but is quite similar to other Ethiopian places but what puts this place in my top list of restaurants is actually the coffee. Â Let me preface this with the fact that I barely even like coffee but they take it to a whole different level. Â They preform what the call a coffee ceremony which is $20 for however many people come so it becomes a much better deal as more people come. Â They bring out green coffee beans and roast them right in front of you while burning incense and then brew it in these gourds of some sort. Â The coffee is served with the traditional POPCORN!!! Â
Their food is heavy and you will be surprised at how little it looks versus how much it fills you up. Â If you like spicy food don't forget to ask them for some of their spicy sauce.
The staff is very helpful and willing to talk about Ethiopian culture if you are into that sort of thing. Â They also have an attached store where you can purchase spices and other Ethiopian ingredients. Â You can also buy the green coffee beans here and try your own hand at roasting on the stove top.
Hmmm... what to say about Abyssinia Ethiopian Restaurant. I've been knowing the owner of this restaurant, Abraha, for many years. The prices have increased over the years, however, the food quality and taste has improved accordingly. The interior art work and coloring has changed quite a few times too (a new traditional seating section with nice wood work has been added). My Ethiopian friends agree that this is the best Habishi (Ethiopian) restaurant in town! I recommend the vegetarian combo so that you can sample all of the tasty veggie dishes.
For meat lovers, I suggest Awaze Tibs (juicy tender pieces of lamb or beef sautéed with red onions, tomatoes, jalapeno peppers and berbere sauce). This dish is the most popular because they have to cook it fresh per your request.  All of their food is served upon injera (a unique, exclusively Ethiopian type of moist pancake-like substance made from a grain called tef). They have good imported bera (beer) from their homeland, as well as Tej (traditional honey wine, aka mead). Go and enjoy the food and lovely milieu! As long as you're okay with a little butt burn the next day due to the spices, you're in for an unforgettable taste bud journey to Ethiopia!
We went for an early dinner on a Saturday night and were pleasantly surprised at what we found at Abyssinia. Â This is a fantastic little gem of a place tucked in an unassuming strip mall.
Both meat-eaters and vegetarians will find plenty of tasty options to suit their tastes at Abyssinia. Â We had the vegetarian taster, as well as one of the meat tasting menu. Â The food was all delicious! Â Most of the dishes weren't very spicy but some had a bit of kick to them. Â Â There was plenty of food for the two of us, we didn't finish everything either. Â The waiter was really pleasant and attentive. Â
The decor of the restaurant is really nice, with warm tones of color on the walls. Â There are some traditional tables with the basket and stools, as well as Western tables for those who want a back to their seats. Â
My only complaint is that there are two flat screen tv's at either end of the restaurant and they were at full volume when we got there. Â Who on earth wants to go to a decent restaurant and watch tv? Â You can sit at home and watch tv while you eat. Â The annoying thing is that with all the pretty, moving colors, it's hard to not watch while you eat. Â I really think the tv killed the atmosphere of the place. Â How about shutting them off and playing some music? Â That would be killer, to go hand-in-hand with the killer food.
Well, the food still far too good to pass up due to the inconvenience of a little modern technology. Â I highly recommend giving this place a shot.
Say what you will, but every time I leave this place, I dream about it until my next visit. The food is some of the most delectable morsels I have ever tasted in my life. I recommend the lentil sambusa for an appetizer. Trust me, you can't go wrong! Just be careful because they are always piping hot! As far as a main dish goes, order anything, anything at all because it is all good!
The price is very reasonable. Two people can get super full for less than fourty bucks. The service is sometimes not the best, and that's why I'm only giving four stars. The servers are always friendly, just not always fast.
If you have never been to Abyssinia or an Ethiopian restaurant, this is the perfect place to try something new and delicious!
Since I think this is the only Ethiopian restaurant in Indy, I'll just have to live with it.
Everything is good, but I was expecting a lot more spicy! Â To be fair, I was with a large group and the waiter may have dumbed it down a bit for the group.
The enjera is a lot less sour than other places I've had it, but was still spongy and delicious.
The waiter (owner?) even brewed some Ethiopian coffee for our group.
Overall, we had a great time and the price is very reasonable.
It's easy to pass by this rare find in Indianapolis. The restaurant is located in a strip mall alongside a few ethnic restaurants and an oriental grocery store (which had a man taking a nap, splayed across the welcome mat inside). But, it's worth a trip! Some of the foods can be a bit vinegar-y to my taste, but other dishes were downright delicious.
This is a great small group dinner excursion, as the food is served on a giant plate lined with their inejera (bread). You eat with your right hand, but if you require a fork and extra plate, you can ask for them. They have hand sanitizer on each of the tables, which was a relief and comfort for my germaphobe group. Oh, and beware, the spicy smell of the restaurant might be a parting gift seeped into your clothes.
My recommendations? Chicken Alecha, Gommen  Besega (beef with collard greens), and Tibs Lamb. Some dishes might be spicy, but the flavors are still worth the tingling on your tongue. We also tried the Timatim Fitfit (#31 I think), but we didn't even doggybag  the half of it that was leftover.
Let's hear it for Abyssinia Ethiopian Restaurant, offering a rare and wonderful culinary experience right in the heart of the Midwest!
Truth be told, I really enjoyed this place. If you haven't had Ethiopian food before, what are you waiting for? And if you have, stop sitting in front of the computer and get your ass to Abyssinia! The food is tasty, the service is impeccable and the experience is worth a return visit.
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