Addis Ababa Restaurant
አዲስ አበባ ምግብ አዳራሽ
A long-standing traditional restaurant set in an old mansion and circular tukul-style dining rooms, famous for its home-style dishes and tej served in small glass flasks.
One of the oldest traditional restaurants in the city, though claims about its exact founding year and the title of "oldest" are debated. The restaurant is set in an old mansion near Benin Street in the old town area, retaining circular tukul-style dining rooms and woven straw mesob tables, offering a rustic atmosphere, though the facilities are somewhat dated. The home-style platter beyaynetu and shiro (chickpea stew) are highly recommended, and tej is served in traditional narrow-necked flasks (berele). Kitfo and tire siga (raw beef) are also available. Some diners noted that the kitfo has a bit too much butter, which you can request to be reduced. Prices are lower than modern traditional restaurants. The restaurant has no official website, so it is advisable to call and confirm before visiting.
Opening hours
Serves lunch and dinner, specific hours are not published, recommended to call +251 94 535 6343 to confirm
Nearby sights
- St. George's Cathedral
- Adwa Victory Memorial Museum
- Ethnological Museum (Institute of Ethiopian Studies)
- Piassa
- Yekatit 12 Monument
- National Museum of Ethiopia
- Tomoca Coffee (Piassa)
- Holy Trinity Cathedral, Addis Ababa