Soma Restaurant
ሶማ ሬስቶራንት
Arba Minch's most acclaimed fried-fish spot, serving whole tilapia fried until crisp, with enough to share among a family.
A simple roadside eatery that has ranked first among Arba Minch restaurants on TripAdvisor for a long time. The signature is a whole fried tilapia, served standing on a rack so the bones are easy to pick out, with several side dishes; one fish is enough for several people. The chilli sauce is very fiery, so if you don't like spice, order grilled fish with potatoes instead. The chickpea purée shiro also gets good reviews. The setting is basic and hygiene is average, so sit outdoors and avoid raw vegetables. Prices are low and no reservations are needed. It's in the Sikela area, and a tuk-tuk will get you there.
Opening hours
Roughly daily from lunch until evening; hours may vary, so check on site
Nearby sights
- Bridge of God Viewpoint
- Forty Springs (Arba Minch)
- Nechisar National Park
- Arba Minch Crocodile Ranch
- Lake Chamo Crocodile Market
- Dorze Village
- Chencha Market
- Lake Abaya