Kategna (Bole)
Kategna
A famous traditional restaurant popular with both locals and tourists, known for its fasting vegetarian platter and beef/lamb tibs, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner all day.
Located in the Impress Building on Cameroon Street, Bole Medhanialem, with a rating of about 4.4 on Tripadvisor. The signature dish is the fasting vegetarian platter, alongside the Kategna Special platter, which allows you to sample a variety of dishes and is large enough for about four people. Other options include lamb tibs, doro wat (chicken stew), kitfo, and firfir for breakfast, followed by a coffee ceremony with incense. The restaurant is constantly busy, so it is best to arrive early during peak hours. There are other branches in places like Lafto Mall, but this entry is for the Cameroon Street branch. Prices are on the higher side for a traditional restaurant.
Opening hours
Daily 07:00-22:30
Nearby sights
- Bole Medhane Alem Cathedral
- Fendika Cultural Center
- Red Terror Martyrs' Memorial Museum
- Meskel Square
- Africa Hall
- Addis Ababa Science Museum
- Unity Park
- Holy Trinity Cathedral, Addis Ababa