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Ethiopian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Johannesburg

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Habesha
93/100 (103 ratings)
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African
Ethiopian
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African
Ethiopian
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Mid-range
"Fantastic place, also great for vegans (such as myself). A chill vibe, with chill music (though a bit louder than the typical coffee shop, but still..."
Stanley Watson
"Best Ethiopian food that I have ever tried (and I have had so many wonderful Ethiopian meals!). We can't wait to get back to Joburg and eat here..."
Jennifer Eileen
"I love the coffee..."
Eric Nkosingphile Mashiyane
"Great restaurant with a remarkable..."
Quentin Gavroche
"Sitting down to the smell of freshly roasting coffee and frankincense on hot coals makes this Ethiopian eatery just a wee bit different from its..."
Hein De Vries
"Loved our experience here at Habesha. Ww were warmly welcomed. The decor and the the ambience transports you to another space and time. The smell of..."
Kayshree
"Loved it... the food was on top of the world!!! We had a beautiful, lunch and a peaceful atmosphere. Loved it!!! The Lamb... top form.... thanks..."
Dikeledi Tlou
"Friendly atmosphere and delicious coffee. The earthenware pots are coal-heated and delivered piping hot by a gracious host. Beautiful setting and..."
Chantelle Ashley
"Delicious ethiopian food. Very good..."
Belen Alabarce
"We had an amazing meal at Habesha today. The food was amazing - the meat dishes and also the vegetarian options. The decor was beautiful, the coffee..."
Liza naysmith
"For an Ethiopian cuisine experience, I definitely recommend Habesha. The food is amazing, the atmosphere and hospitality is out of this world. Gire..."
Candy Ndongeni
"Definitely the best place to go for Ethiopian cuisine in Johannesburg with decor that makes you feel like you could be in Addis! Service was..."
Naa-Lamle Bannerman
"Fantastic place, also great for vegans (such as myself). A chill vibe, with chill music (though a bit louder than the typical coffee shop, but still..."
Stanley Watson
"We went to Habesha on Saturday the 13th July 2019 and it was my first time trying food from outside South Africa. I am very skeptic when it comes to..."
Regaogetswe Chuene
Elsa Ethiopian Restaurant
92/100 (163 ratings)
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Little Addis
86/100 (570 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
African
Gluten Free Options
Ethiopian
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Ethiopian
Vegetarian Friendly
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"We missioned in the rain to get to this cool spot in Maboneng. It was actually very quiet for a Friday night. I don't know if it was cos of the rain..."
Ntshembo Nkuna
"Ethiopian food never disappoints. African, fresh, healthy and mouth watering. Little Addis Cafe atmosphere is it. The attention to detail definitely..."
Natache Iilonga
"Some of the best food I have ever tasted. Caters well for vegans and vegetarians. Traditional and homely atmosphere with welcoming and friendly..."
Lauren Thomson
"This place is fantastic!Ā If you're a coffee lover, there's a whole station set up outside the cafĆ© where a woman brews fresh coffee to..."
Pearl Pillay
"Authentic beautiful cuisine I was born in Addis Abeba Ethiopia and Little Addis brings me home and warms my heart. Not just good food but a social..."
Fabrizio Capello
"I'm usually not a fan of traditional African food especially as I'm quite picky with what I eat, but having something at Little Addis Cafe is..."
Martin Headger
"It's a little cozy place in Joburg, really the food got a very nice flavor and the portions are very generous if you are searching & love to try..."
AskTheRazz
"Very nice little restaurant in the heart of Maboneng. Food was great, spicy but not too hot. We had the beef and veggie plate for 2, nice challenge..."
Paul.vermeij
"Excellent service, amazing food and great atmosphere. We ordered the Vegan half platter (each) and it was a lot of food. One should eat with the..."
Bryan Turner
"The most incredible let vegan platter of some of the most tasty Ethiopian food in Jozi. Love being catered for as a vegan in the most unexpected..."
Genya Beulah Gluckman
"Refreshing experience! Little Addis is a little gem. Ethiopia has come to Jozi. Enjoyed the food tremendously and very affordable prices! Highly..."
Leverne Mountany
"Cute little sidewalk Ethiopian restaurant on the main road of the Maboneng Precinct. The service is super slow, but the food makes up for it...."
Smelly Celly
"Reminds me of home :) Proper cooked meal with many exciting flavors from the organic spices. LOVE IT!My favorite has to be the meat platter but..."
Eugene Alberts
"This is one of our regular eating spots in Johannesburg. If you want some fabulous spiced favours, this is definitely a place to try out considering..."
Toni-J
"This is a great cultural experience at an affordable price. If you want to try out some authentic Ethiopian food then don't look any further. The..."
Unathi
"Sick vibe, unique food. Authentic Ethiopian experience in the heart of Jozzi. The coffee is powerful, it's super strong and tasty...."
Nina Formanek
"Delicious flavours on offer at this Ethiopian restaurant. Be willing to use your hands (so share the platters with someone suitable!). Well priced..."
Karen Heese
"A great little spot. Small menu with big portions. We had the half veggie platter and the half meat and veggie platter. Full of flavour with great..."
Jo Savva
"I love this place. What a little gem. I go there often for lunch. The food is amazing. The food is quite addictive actually. The coffee is strong and..."
Quinten Edward Williams
"Very humble little place, kind people. The food is interesting, not too spicy just tasty. Real cultural experience, as standard they eat with their..."
Johann & Limari
"I have the privilege of working in Maboneng and I fell in love with the authenticity of "Little Addis" they serve delicious traditional Ethiopian..."
Ngwako SA
"I've not been to their restaurant, but if the market on main is any indication of their food I need to get there asap. We had the Jeerah bread with..."
Suzanne Crozier
"The reviews for Little AddisĀ are quite mixed. But we still took a chance. And overall, it was good enough!We ordered the meat and veg platter which..."
Ka Wing 88
"This place is very quaint! A tiny restaurant with about 4 tables. The service is a bit slow but the food is really interesting and although I don't..."
Amy Scroope
"My collegues took us to this famous restaurant. I was not sure of this Ethiopian restaurant for my vegetarian options at first but when I saw my..."
Hitesh Agrawal
"this is one of my favourite restaurants in the city!! great, tasty menu, excellent coffee, and unpretentious, relaxed atmosphere; chef and owner..."
Dorothee Kreutzfelt
"Awesome flavours and great vibe! Had a tasty meal - eat with your hands, which is fun. No license so we bought wine from next door. Friendly and fun..."
Carolyn Freeman
"Little Addis is the best place in town. The best Ethiopian food , the owner is absolutely friendly and warm .. Ive never seen someone with such a..."
Mayenzeke Baza
"Hidden gem in the heart of Joburg! Cosy atmosphere & delicious food at a ridiculously reasonable price. The kind of restaurant you need to..."
Marie-Louise Kirsten
"I give Little Addis a 5 because they are a perfect example of keeping it simple and getting it right. They serve the typical ethiopian..."
Andz Venter
"Best Ethiopian restaurant in Joburg hands down! The owner is warm and friendly and his love comes out in the food. My favourite is the veg..."
Thembelihle Seruto
"A wonderful little restaurant in the heart of the maboneng precinct which serves authentic Ethiopian food. If you are in the CBD and like something..."
Alexis Assimacopoulos
"Great hidden place, the vegan food is amazing with 6 or 7 different tastes on the plate. A simple venue but great food. I will be back for those week..."
Sven
"A humble, unpretentious, and authentic experience with truly unique flavours. Definitely something worth trying if you're even slightly..."
Brendan M
"The platter is amazingly delicious and extremely fresh. Especially love all the lentil dishes and beet root. 100%authentic, unpretentious and..."
Nicole
"Enjoyed the simple authentic meal. Service was good and on the whole the dining experience was very pleasant. The only slight downside is that they..."
Sheryl
"Loved! Loved! Loved!This little gem in the heart of the Maboneny precinct is just delightful. It's incredibly popular as the stream of people in..."
Mabelami
"I am an Ethiopian food fanatic and have eaten it all over the world. The food is tasty and authentic. Place is small , clean. No..."
Lauren Panicco Fabian
"I was a bit apprehensive of Ethiopian food going to this place. What was memorable was how tasty the food was, the balance of spices was well..."
Imah Mwaba
"I was really impressed with the quality and value of the food. Even the half portion is more than enough for one and so tasty. No bar, but can buy..."
David Bollaert
"Little Addis has become one of our favorites, their food is great, healthy and low in carbs. Its the perfect meal for us when we want a quick dinner..."
Lizl Brink
"I love Little Addis! I used to live in an apartment above for a year and half, during which I used to eat here 3 times a week on average. The reasons..."
John Bazley
"Great little gem. Awesome down to earth place with hearty food. I'd go there everyday if I..."
Danielle Nurock Nardini
"Good honest affordable ethiopian soul food made by Kassa himself under the watchful eye of King..."
Tian Johnson
"Tried out Little Addis while touring the city with my Honors class a few years back, at their Ethiopian quarters on Jeppe Street in the CBD. Their..."
Hasina Gori
"Delicious food! We got the veggie and meat mix half portion and it was so amazing we cleaned our whole plate. The Ethiopian spiced tea was also..."
Aly B
"Charming spot, with simple and deliciously tasty food. Relaxed and comfortable atmosphere, and excellent service. Safe and sufficient parking with..."
Lauren Rota
"Lovely little restaurant serving Ethiopian food. Haven't had much exposure to it so it was exciting to try something different. I had beef tibs and..."
Kemal Shand
"Such great food Ethiopian cuisine. Flavourful. Would certainly..."
Amanda Kaburise
"In case you're seeing the location at 44 Stanley, they're not there and have been located across the street next to the Virgin gym since 2019. I'm..."
Frank Lim
"This is one of my favourite spots. They have a delicious affordable platter of a variety of vegan dishes with generous portions. The owner is very..."
Chris Glover
"Neat inside and very friendly staff. The food was okay. For people who dont like mild and hot spicy Ethiopian food it is ideal. But if you are..."
Anesu Chayire
"Very authentic. The host was pleasant and the chef came out and greeted us. The food was beyond amazing, all the flavors blended so well and you..."
saarah amod
"The food was finger licking good! Thank you Kassa and Yvette, For the warm welcome, amazing food and lovely chat.we had the fasting meal (which is..."
Manisha Bramdeo
"Lovey experience at this small modern Ethiopian place. It may be the best weā€™ve ever had here or in the US. The spice was perfect. Not too hot and..."
shelbie legg
Queen Sheba Ethiopian Restaurant
83/100 (727 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
African
Vegan Options
Ethiopian
African
Ethiopian
Vegetarian Friendly
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Dinner
Lunch
Vegetable Platter with Injera
Ethiopian Food Full Platter
Injera Teff
Popcorn & Coffee
Tej Homemade Ethiopian Honey Wine
Ginger Tea
Ethiopian Beer
Juice
Ethiopian Coffee
Sambussa
Sit down
African
Ethiopian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"So pleased we decided to give Queen Sheba a try last night - what a little gem! We thoroughly enjoyed our authentic Ethiopian meal and the friendly,..."
Andrew Sommerville
"Service with a smile! Very friendly staff and everything was delivered in good time. The menu is small and easy to understand, as opposed to other..."
Jo Savva
"We decided that we felt like something different and for my friends, to try something new. Having eaten Ethiopian food before, I knew what to expect...."
Shelley Galliver
"Food was awesome, excellent service. I am taking my friends there next time. Atmosphere is good. I would recommend it to anyone who want good food..."
Tinka Boverhoff
"Great food and friendly staff. Didn't take picture of the starter but was delicious. The platter gives you a taste of every thing. Good value for..."
Linda Scott
"Got a voucher from Hyperli. Man oh man was it a great experience. Delicious authentic food. Decor is a great conversation starter. From the service..."
Nokuthula Mahlobo
"Well it was a good and new experience for us. Food was yummy, portion size was huge, very quite and comfortable place. Overall different and amazing..."
Swati Purohit
"Very welcoming staff that attended our every need. You must try the starter as it has a delicate flavor. Itā€™s served with Ethiopian espresso and..."
David Blumenau
"This was quite a new and interesting experience. I literally had to YouTube how to eat the food as it was served. Overall, I enjoyed the..."
Junior
"Great restaurant... Amazing food, which is totally different to anything else you find in South Africa. It is reasonably priced, with big portions..."
Paul Gray
"Lovely ambiance and the owner is so wonderful. Great prices and an all-round experience. I just don't think Ethiopian is really my style but the food..."
Faiza Mallick
"Great food great hospitality genuine interest in your experience from the staff. The food is amazingly flavoured and is great for communal eating...."
Saul Ben Smith
"One of my fave restaurants in JHB! Patron is extremely friendly, the vegetarian platters are to die for, especially shiro (chickpea stew). Everything..."
Heloisa Miura
"What a cool place! It has a quirky interior, but a nice vibe.We started off our meal with freshly brewed coffee (brewed in a pot on a stove and..."
Destiny
"Awesome dining experience! The manager was very welcoming and explained all the dishes to us, as well as answered our hundreds of questions about..."
Robyn Hewitt
"I purchased a Groupon voucher and tried this restaurant for the first time yesterday. At first I had my reservations because of the location and it..."
Leone Boshoff
"Lovely and cosy in the winter, great place to bring vegetarians and vegans. Samoosas were sub-par (though it's possible that I am too critical when..."
Viantha Naidoo
"My brother recommend that we come here for lunch as he had been there a couple of times.The restaurant is beautiful and the host is very..."
Pig & Rant
"What a hidden gem! Ā After getting a voucher online for a seven dish tasting experience for four people, I read the reviews of this place. Ā I was a..."
FoodloverJHB
"I've eaten here a couple of times, the first was through an online promotion. The family held mixed reviews. Myself and my eldest loved it. The sour..."
Bleedingears
"The experience is everything here. Lovely food that I've never had served the way it was. The injera bread is is quite fascinating. I like that they..."
Mandisa
"Authentic Ethiopian. Very relaxed vibe down one of the side streets in norwood. Staff help you by explaining what everything is. Delicious vegetarian..."
Justine Taitz
"Wow, what a great experience! Our waitress recommended that we get a platter to enjoy a whole range of different options. It had lamb (AMAZING!),..."
Kerry Kalweit
"Having fell in love with Ethiopia and its food a few years ago, this is the best place to get my fix when in South Africa.The humble and..."
Hare & Dear
"A great experience of exotic food to be had here. Your tastebuds take a journey through Ethiopia on a 7 course meal... Each mouthful, a decadent..."
Nicholas Hochfelden
"Had my doubts initially but was pleasantly surprised by the authentic taste of Ethiopia. Really enjoyed the food, my rating would have been a 4 if it..."
Hildegarde
"Last night, I popped into Queen of Sheba restaurant for an authentic taste of Ethiopian culture and food.Ā Having been to Ethiopia a few..."
Lauras World
"Great food. Great vibe. We really enjoyed our time! The wine list was a bit limited but the variety of food on offer was great. The staff were also..."
Janine Howard
"My boyfriend brought me here as a surprise dinner date and I absolutely loved it! The atmosphere is great and the service is friendly and our..."
Hadass Elmaleh
"Had an awesome experience at Queen Sheba! Service was excellent. The food was of amazing quality and full of flavor. Would recommend this restaurant..."
You Are What You Eat
"Date night saw us at the lovely Queen Sheba in Norwood. What a treat! Beautiful restaurant, very authentic feel. The staff was so welcoming and..."
Jevani Pillay
"Came to Queen Sheba as part of a Groupon special.. Wonderful experience! Friendly waitress and unique cuisine is always a winning foodie combo. Loved..."
Taryska
"We went for dinner on a Friday evening , thinking it would be easy to get a table . But quite the opposite . It was fully packed . The hostess were..."
Hargun
"Finally had an opportunity to go here after hearing rav reviews and I was not disappointed.I went as part of a group of 6, 3 of us are..."
Cassandra Pireu
"My girlfriend and I came through to queen Sheba as part of their groupon special for what turned out to be a unique and authentically Ethiopian..."
John Risk Golding
"Simple and friendly restaurant in Norwood with great tasting food. Eating with your hands takes some getting use to, but adds to the fun and..."
Lorraine Polden
"The best Ethiopian food in Joburg! Period! No if's, and's or but's about it. Very nice ambience and low-key, laid back vibe to bring your loved one...."
Strada
"This is the first Ethiopian cuisine restaurant that I have visited. This is a very simple and down to earth restaurant. The table service is very..."
Gary Greenberg
"It's a traditional and ancient way of life that involves a particular way of brewing coffee, one of the best coffees!The smells reminded me of..."
Guillermo Gonzalez
"The venue is simple and gave a good impression. I left thefood choices to those who know better. The food delivered was simple and forthe..."
Greg Marcia
"No atmosphere whatsoever! ! No wine list!! So take friends and create your own atmosphere!! Great cuisine, fresh and authentic. Spicy and different,..."
Ravi Moodley
"Although I've never been to Ethiopia, I'm pretty sure this is as authentic an experience as you'll get in Johannesburg. The owner and waitresses seem..."
Martha Van Zyl
"Exceptionally tasty food and good service, the owner is fantastic and the prices are very reasonable. A must visit if you're in the Norwood area..."
Lawrence Baker
"We had a wonderful meal there on Friday. The service was good and the food was delicious. The best part was sharing the food - it makes the occasion..."
Barbara Shaw
"freinds having a good time and new experiance in Queen Sheba Ethiopian Restaurant in Norwood, Johannesburg.Since the food is organic and natural..."
Wondu Tesfay
"Delicious food in an enchanting setting. Excellent service and the manager is very..."
Shiraz Amod
"Absolutely authentic Ethiopian, probably because the waitresses, clientele and owner all are. Food is great, good as you'd find in any Addis street..."
Kait Laing
"A classic Authintic modern Ethiopian restaurant, what un experiance, specially very recomanded for group of family or freinds something you eat..."
Wondwosen Tesfaye
"Amazing hidden gem in Norwood, from the outside you would not expect to walk into such a spacious space. Service is good, very clean place. Beautiful..."
Jo-Ann Brits
"Me and my family had a lovely time in this restaurant. The food is authentic, delicious and healthy. The coffee was amazing. And the owner very..."
Fedra Santos
"This was such a unique experience. As a grouo of friends this was a lovely evening out enjoyed by both the adults and kids. We ordered a platter for..."
Wybrand Ganzevoort
"Best Ethiopian restaurant ever it's clean and the food was good. I would highly recommend it to people and I'm definitely coming again thank you for..."
Unako Gxumisa
"I love love love this place. I wish we had another one in..."
Anisha Mordaunt
"Absolutely delicious - ordered a range of foods (samosas, veggie combo, meat and veggie combo). Was here on a Thursday night, it was pretty quiet but..."
Kathryn Bailey
"Service with a smile! Very friendly staff and everything was delivered in good time. The menu is small and easy to understand, as opposed to other..."
Jo Savva
"Really wonderful atmosphere, delicious Ethiopian food and kind staff. Recommend the veg combo and Ethiopian coffee. If you have time ask to see how..."
EsmƩ Thornhill-Davis
"What a delight! Having discovered the stand at Sylvia's Market about a month back, and having tried making injera bread (with teff flour we bought at..."
Wendy Roxburgh
"Had the privilege of being invited to celebrate the Ethopian new year at Queen Sheba's. What a wonderful experience. The dinner was buffet style,..."
Lizeri Mitchell
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