Addis Ethiopian Menu
Addis Ethiopian is a hidden gem in San Diego, offering authentic African-Ethiopian cuisine with a focus on vegan options. Located at 3647 El Cajon Blvd, this casual dining spot is perfect for lunch or dinner, with options for takeout and delivery. The menu boasts a variety of vegetarian dishes and national specialties, all served with warm hospitality. Customers rave about the fresh food, generous portions, and welcoming atmosphere. Don't miss out on the flavorful veggie and meat combos, doro wot, and sambusa appetizers. The coffee experience is a must-try, with a simple and delicious brew that adds to the memorable dining experience. Addis Ethiopian truly stands out for its quality cuisine, excellent service, and unique Ethiopian coffee ceremonies. Make sure to RSVP for a special touch to your visit.
Starter
Sambusa
Pastry filled with spiced lentils. Delicately fried, served with awaze sauce on the side. Made fresh to order.
Kitfo
Fresh raw beef, finely chopped, seasoned with niter kibbeh (clarified herb butter), mitmita (chili powder), bold spices. Add sides of gomen (collard greens) and homemade cheese for +
Kurt
Fresh top round beef served with spiced condiments: awaze (spice blend), data (tabasco pepper), senafich (mustard seed). Upgrade to ribeye +
Gored Gored
Fresh raw beef morsels seasoned with niter kibbeh (clarified herb butter), mitmita (chili powder) and other bold spices. Upgrade to ribeye +
Raw
Tibs / Sauté
Doro Tibs
Chicken sautéed with onion, garlic, jalapeño, rosemary and a special blend of herbs (choice of spicy or mild).
Chekena Tibs
Beef tenderloin sautéed in niter kibbeh (clarified herb butter), onion, garlic, jalapeño, herbs and spices.
Lega
Beef sautéed with onion, garlic and a blend of spices.
Derek Tibs
Beef sautéed to well done in niter kibbeh (clarified herb butter), onion and dry spices
Awaze Tibs
Awaze sauce-spiced meat sautéed with onion, garlic (choice of spicy or mild).
Yebeg Tibs
Lamb sautéed with onion, garlic and a special blend of spices (choice of spicy or mild).
Kuanta Firfir
Dried beef sautéed in niter kibbeh (clarified herb butter), berbere and sliced injera. Option to substitute olive oil for butter.
Gomen Besiga
Collard greens sautéed with onion, garlic, mitmita (chili powder), jalapeño and your choice of beef or lamb (+).
Doro Wot
Considered the national dish of Ethiopia—chicken simmered in berbere, ginger, onion, garlic, niter kibbeh (clarified herb butter). Served with a hard-boiled egg and cottage cheese on the side.
Yebeg Wot
Lamb simmered in berbere, onion, garlic, niter kibbeh (clarified herb butter) and cardamom.
Shiro Wot
A silky-smooth stew made from chickpea flour simmered in herbs and spices. Option to substitute niter kibbeh (clarified herb butter) instead of olive oil.
Misir Wot
Spiced whole red lentils simmered in your choice of a spicy berbere or alecha sauce (hot spice blend without berbere).
Yeater Kik Alecha Wot
Yellow split pea stew with onion, garlic, ginger root, turmeric and curry spices.
Bozena Shiro
Roasted chickpeas simmered in a spicy berbere sauce topped with beef tibs and niter kibbeh (clarified herb butter).
Wot / Stews
Vegetarian
Fir Fir
Sliced injera sautéed in olive oil and berbere. Option to substitute niter kibbeh (clarified herb butter) for olive oil (vegan option).
Fosolia
String beans sautéed with carrots, tomato, garlic and jalapeño.
Gomen
Collard greens slowly cooked with onions and herbs.
Tekil Gomen
Fresh cabbage, carrot and potatoes sautéed with onion, turmeric and other herbs.
Beets
Fresh beets and potatoes sautéed with onion and herbs.
Selata
Simple lettuce salad with tomato, onion and house dressing. (Accompanies most dishes on the menu)
Meat Combo
Three classic meat tibs—Lega Tibs, Derek Tibs and Awaze Tibs. Served with Selata.
Veggie Combo
Five classic vegetarian dishes—Misir wot, YeAter Kik Alicha Wot, Selata, Gomen, Teikil Gomen.
Combos
Ethiopian Breakfast
Kuanta Firfir
Dried beef sautéed in niter kibbeh (clarified herb butter), berbere and sliced injera. Option to substitute olive oil for butter.
Fir Fir
Sliced injera sautéed in olive oil and berbere. Option to substitute niter kibbeh (clarified herb butter) instead of olive oil.
Dulet
Spicy ground beef, liver and tripe sautéed in niter kibbeh (clarified herb butter), onion and jalapeno.
Fule
Onion grilled with special oil and spices, red pepper sauce mixed with boiled fava beans, serving cottage cheese topping or boiled eggs or avocado with bread
Sambusa
Pastry filled with spiced lentils. Delicately fried, made fresh to order. Add raisin, egg or cheese +
Ethiopian Coffee - Single Cup
Green coffee beans that we roast, grind and brew by hand using traditional Ethiopian techniques.
Ethiopian Coffee - Pot
Green coffee beans that we roast, grind and brew by hand using traditional Ethiopian techniques.
Tela
Ethiopian beer (light, slightly sour)
Keribo
Fermented barley (grainy, sweet, sour)
Tej "Light"
Ethiopian honey wine
Tej "Dry"
Ethiopian honey wine
Tasting Flight
Sample pours of: Tela (Ethiopian beer), Keribo (Fermented barley), Tej "Light" (Ethiopian honey wine), Tej "Dry" (Ethiopian honey wine)
House-made Traditional Beverages
Ethiopian Coffee & Tea
Ethiopian Spice Tea - Pot
Hot tea steeped in cardamom, cinnamon and anise. Decaf tea available upon request.
Ethiopian Coffee - Pot
Beans are roasted and ground fresh for each order, traditional style. Pot serves ~ people.
Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony - Saturdays At am & am
Come experience the rich tradition of Ethiopian coffee ceremony firsthand! Every Saturday at am and am at Addis Ethiopian Restaurant. Includes: Up to cups of freshly brewed Ethiopian coffee, traditional snacks (popcorn and Ethiopian bread "defo/dabo" or "ambasha") and an incredibly unique and authentic coffee drinking experience. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/traditional-ethiopian-coffee-ceremony-registration-
