Yod Abyssinia Traditional Restaurant
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Founded in 2003, this traditional dinner show restaurant offers a chance to enjoy Injera platters while watching music and dance performances from various ethnic groups, making it one of the capital's most famous cultural dining experiences.
Located in the Bole Medhanialem area, near Brass Hospital, and founded in 2003, this restaurant offers over forty traditional fasting and non-fasting dishes, along with a coffee ceremony. In the evening, there are live performances by singers, musicians, and dancers, starting around 19:30. Reviews suggest arriving before 19:00 to secure a good seat and watch the entire show. It is popular with tour groups, so booking in advance is advisable on weekends. Several diners mentioned that there is no extra charge for entry or the show, though some feel the tibs here are not as good as those in specialized shops. Cards are accepted, and it is a short taxi ride from Bole Airport.
Opening hours
Daily 06:00-23:00 (listed on Apple Maps, etc., with some records starting from 09:00); evening performances start around 19:30
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