1. Ethiopian Food in New York

Authentic Habesha flavors in New York: injera, slow-cooked stews, and the coffee tradition.

2. Top Ethiopian & Eritrean Restaurants in New York

Walia Ethiopian Restaurant⭐ 4.6 (519)

Walia Ethiopian Restaurant

11 Village Plaza, South Orange Village, NJ 07079, USA
(973) 762-2186
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Habesha Ethiopian Restaurant & Bar⭐ 4.9 (362)

Habesha Ethiopian Restaurant & Bar

46 Whitney Ave, New Haven, CT 06510, USA
(203) 535-0910
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Mesob⭐ 4.5 (1106)

Mesob

515 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042, USA
(973) 655-9000
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Bati Ethiopian Kitchen⭐ 4.3 (358)

Bati Ethiopian Kitchen

1057 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11238, USA
(718) 797-9696
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Awash⭐ 4.4 (506)

Awash

242 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
(718) 243-2151
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Cafe Massawa⭐ 4.9 (122)

Cafe Massawa

3153 Broadway, New York, NY 10027, USA
(212) 663-1800
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Tsion Cafe⭐ 4.6 (579)

Tsion Cafe

763 St Nicholas Ave, New York, NY 10031, USA
(212) 234-2070
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Makina Cafe TO-GO⭐ 4.6 (167)

Makina Cafe TO-GO

45-14 48th Ave, Sunnyside, NY 11377, USA
(917) 426-5649
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Bersi Ethiopian Restaurant⭐ 4.8 (215)

Bersi Ethiopian Restaurant

1049 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222, USA
(347) 335-0920
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Awash Ethiopian Restaurant⭐ 4.4 (656)

Awash Ethiopian Restaurant

947 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10025, USA
(212) 961-1416
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Meskerem⭐ 4.1 (593)

Meskerem

124 MacDougal St #1247, New York, NY 10012, USA
(212) 777-8111
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Benyam⭐ 4.8 (435)

Benyam

2795 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York, NY 10039, USA
(212) 510-7353
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3. What to Order (Beginner Guide)

  • Mixed Platter — best for groups and first timers.
  • Doro Wat — traditional spicy chicken stew.
  • Tibs — sizzling sautéed meat.
  • Vegetarian Combo — lentils, chickpeas, greens.
  • Coffee Ceremony — cultural highlight (ask if available).

4. Local Tips in New York

  • Reserve ahead on weekends.
  • Ask for mild or spicy level if you are sensitive to heat.
  • Sharing platters is part of the experience — order a combo.