Menu
Authentic Ethiopian and Eritrean restaurant menu at Oakland California.
Appetizer
Vegetable Sambusa
Meat Sambusa is a savory pastry filled with seasoned ground beef and green peas, fried until crispy. It offers a hearty and satisfying snack with a flavorful blend of spices and vegetables. Savory, crispy, flavorful.
Meat Sambusa
Vegetable Sambusa is a crispy spring roll filled with a vibrant mixture of green peas, carrots, and zesty jalapeno spices, creating a delightful contrast of textures and flavors in every bite. Zesty, crispy, flavorful.
Soup of the Day
Our Soup of the Day is a flavorful blend, offering a comforting warmth with a hint of spice. It’s crafted daily to ensure freshness and satisfaction. Comforting, aromatic, flavorful.
Salad
Poultry
Lamb
Begee Alitcha (Yebeg Alitcha)
Begee Alitcha (Yebeg Alitcha) features tender lamb chunks sautéed in spiced butter with onions and green peppers, delicately flavored with black pepper, curry, and turmeric. It’s a savory and aromatic dish that showcases the richness of Ethiopian spices. Savory, aromatic, flavorful.
Beef
Banatu
Banatu features tender beef cubes stir-fried in a flavorful red sauce with onions and a blend of exotic spices. It’s a hearty and aromatic dish that highlights the rich flavors of Ethiopian cuisine. Bold, aromatic, satisfying.
Hot Gored Gored
Hot Gored Gored features top round beef sautéed in spiced butter and lemon juice, served slightly cooked. It’s a traditional Ethiopian dish known for its bold flavors and unique preparation. Rich, tangy, savory.
Hot Kitfo
Hot Kitfo features freshly chopped beef mixed with spiced butter, a selection of natural spices, and specially prepared hot pepper. It’s served in a leb-leb style, slightly cooked, alongside homemade cottage cheese and spinach, offering a traditional Ethiopian dish bursting with bold flavors and textures. Rich, spicy, flavorful.
Hot Zigni Kei Wot
Hot Zigni Kei Wot features delectable beef chunks simmered in a robust red pepper sauce infused with exotic homemade spices. It’s a flavorful and aromatic Ethiopian dish known for its rich flavors and hearty preparation. Robust, spicy, aromatic.
Kelwa Dinish
Kelwa Dinish features tender beef cubes stir-fried with chopped potatoes, creating a hearty and flavorful Ethiopian dish. It’s known for its simple yet satisfying preparation that highlights the natural flavors of the ingredients. Savory, hearty, comforting.
Kelwa Yesiga Tibbs
Kelwa Yesiga Tibbs features tender beef cubes stir-fried with a rich red pepper sauce, onions, and a blend of exotic spices. This dish is a vibrant and flavorful example of Ethiopian cuisine, showcasing a delightful mix of heat and savory notes.
Mild Zilzil Tibbs
Zilzil Tibbs features thin strips of top round beef stir-fried with traditional Ethiopian spices, onions, and garlic. This dish is renowned for its bold flavors and tender texture, making it a staple in Ethiopian cuisine. Savory, aromatic, tender.
Zelbo
Zelbo features top-quality beef chunks and fresh spinach seasoned with ginger root and garlic, simmered in a flavorful herbal butter sauce with onions. This Ethiopian dish combines tender meat and vibrant greens for a rich and satisfying meal. Savory, aromatic, rich
Vegetarian
Shiro
Shiro is a traditional Ethiopian dish made from medium-mildly seasoned chickpeas cooked with onions, tomato paste, and light pepper. It’s a comforting and flavorful dish that’s both hearty and nourishing. Creamy, hearty, mild
Silssi
Silssi is perfect for those who delight in hot and spicy flavors! This dish is prepared with a liberal amount of onions, creating a robust and fiery Ethiopian specialty that is sure to satisfy spice enthusiasts. Fiery, bold, flavorful.
Alitcha Dinish
Mild Alitcha Dinish is a delicious mixture of carrots, chopped potatoes, and onions, sautéed in a flavorful sauce made from garlic, ginger root, and turmeric. This vegetarian Ethiopian dish offers a warm and comforting blend of vegetables and spices. Savory, aromatic, comforting.
Sebhi Hamli (Gomen Wot)
Sebhi Hamli (Gomen Wot) is a vibrant Ethiopian dish featuring collard greens cooked in a spicy red pepper sauce. This hearty dish combines the earthiness of fresh greens with the bold flavors of Ethiopian spices. Spicy, robust, earthy.
Hamil-Gomen
Hamil-Gomen is a traditional Ethiopian dish featuring collard greens cooked in a savory onion and garlic sauce. This simple yet flavorful preparation highlights the natural taste of the greens while infusing them with aromatic seasonings. Savory, aromatic, earthy.
Bamiya
Bamiya is a delightful Ethiopian dish featuring okra and potatoes cooked in a mildly spiced red pepper sauce with onions, garlic, and ginger. This dish combines the unique texture of okra with the heartiness of potatoes, resulting in a flavorful and satisfying meal. Savory, aromatic, satisfying
Kantisha
Kantisha is a flavorful Ethiopian dish featuring mushrooms cooked in a rich tomato sauce infused with spices. This simple yet robust dish showcases the earthy flavors of mushrooms, enhanced by the savory and aromatic tomato-based sauce. Savory, earthy, aromatic
Mild Tumtumo
Mild Tumtumo is a smooth and comforting Ethiopian dish made from pureed split peas cooked in a turmeric sauce with garlic and ginger. This dish is known for its creamy texture and subtle, earthy flavors, making it a soothing and satisfying option. Creamy, mild, earthy.
Engudai
Engudai is a vibrant Ethiopian dish featuring broccoli, zucchini, and mushrooms cooked in a rich tomato sauce with onions and garlic. This vegetable medley is both hearty and nutritious, offering a delightful blend of textures and flavors. Savory, tangy, hearty.
Mild Birsin & Yemisir Wot
Mild Birsin & Yemisir Wot is a delightful Ethiopian dish featuring okra and potatoes cooked in a mildly spiced red pepper sauce with onions, garlic, and ginger. This comforting dish combines the unique texture of okra with the heartiness of potatoes, creating a harmonious blend of flavors and textures.
Mixed Vegetables
Mixed Vegetables is a vibrant and healthy Ethiopian dish featuring broccoli, carrots, onions, and cabbage cooked in a rich tomato sauce with fresh natural spices. This colorful medley of vegetables is both nutritious and flavorful, making it a delightful addition to any meal. Nutritious, flavorful, vibrant.
Seafood
Mild Shrimp Alitcha
Mild Shrimp Alitcha features succulent shrimp sautéed in spiced butter with onions, tomatoes, and garlic. This dish highlights the natural sweetness of the shrimp, enhanced by a rich, aromatic sauce that provides a comforting and flavorful experience. Delicate, creamy, flavorful.
Shrimp & Spinach
Shrimp & Spinach is a delicious Ethiopian dish where succulent shrimp and tender spinach are sautéed with natural spices, garlic, and onions. This dish combines the delicate flavors of seafood with the freshness of greens for a delightful and well-balanced meal. Savory, fresh, flavorful.
Hot Sebhi Shrimp Yeshrimp Wot
Hot Sebhi Shrimp Yeshrimp Wot features small-sized shrimp sautéed in a fiery red pepper sauce with onions, garlic, and ginger. This Ethiopian dish offers a bold and spicy flavor that highlights the shrimp’s natural sweetness while infusing it with a robust, aromatic kick. Spicy, bold, aromatic
Pasta
Spaghetti
Spaghetti offers a vVersatile and comforting meal with your choice of sauce: tomato, beef, chicken, or mushroom. Each option provides a unique flavor experience, allowing you to customize your dish to suit your taste preferences. Versatile, hearty, flavorful
House Specialties
Red Sea Combination
The Red Sea Combination features a sampling of assorted dishes, including chicken, lamb, beef, spinach, and peas. This platter offers a flavorful journey through Ethiopian cuisine, showcasing a variety of meats and vegetables prepared with traditional spices. Robust, diverse, savory.
Red Sea #1
Red Sea #1 features tender beef chunks sautéed with onions, garlic, fresh jalapeños, and a blend of red pepper spices. This dish is a flavorful showcase of Ethiopian cuisine, offering a robust and spicy taste experience. Bold, spicy, savory
Red Sea #2
Red Sea #2 features a hearty combination of beef and lamb chunks with bones, sautéed with onions, garlic, fresh jalapeños, and a blend of red pepper spices. This dish offers a robust and flavorful taste of Ethiopian cuisine, perfect for those who enjoy rich, meaty dishes. Hearty, rich, spicy
Vegetarian Combination
The Vegetarian Combination offers a delightful sampler of assorted Ethiopian dishes, including collard greens, lentils, peas, Hamli (collard greens), and your choice of Bamiya (okra and potatoes) or Silssi (spicy vegetable stew). This diverse platter showcases a variety of flavors and textures, providing a comprehensive taste of vegetarian Ethiopian cuisine. Diverse, flavorful, hearty.
House Combo
The House Combo is an extensive Ethiopian platter featuring a combination of vegetarian dishes, chicken, lamb, beef, shrimp alitcha, collard greens, and peas. This generous assortment offers a rich and varied taste experience, combining traditional Ethiopian flavors with a selection of meats and vegetables. Generous, flavorful, diverse
Hot Drinks
Chai Maziwa
Chai Maziwa is a traditional spiced tea made with black tea, infused with aromatic spices and combined with milk. This comforting beverage blends rich flavors with a creamy texture, making it a delightful drink for any time of the day. Spiced, creamy, soothing
Latte
Our latte is a smooth and creamy coffee drink made with espresso and steamed milk, topped with a thin layer of froth. It’s known for its balanced flavor, blending the strong notes of espresso with the velvety texture of milk.
Coffee
Coffee is a classic beverage made from freshly brewed coffee beans, offering a rich and invigorating experience. Served hot, it is perfect for jump-starting your day or enjoying a relaxing break. Robust, aromatic, invigorating.
Espresso
Espresso is a concentrated coffee beverage brewed by forcing hot water through finely ground coffee beans under high pressure. It serves as the foundation for many coffee drinks, offering a rich and intense flavor profile.
Tea Corretto
Tea Corretto is an elegant beverage that combines a shot of espresso with a cup of black tea, blending the robust flavors of coffee with the subtle notes of tea. It’s a sophisticated twist on traditional coffee and tea drinks, ideal for those who enjoy both flavors. Bold, harmonious, sophisticated
Tea
Our tea is a soothing beverage made by infusing dried tea leaves or herbs in hot water. Available in a variety of flavors and types, it provides a calming and aromatic experience suitable for any time of day. Soothing, aromatic, diverse.
Juice
Red Sea Fruit Mix
Red Sea Fruit Mix is a refreshing and invigorating drink made from a blend of freshly squeezed fruit juices. It combines various fruit flavors to create a vibrant and thirst-quenching beverage. Refreshing, fruity, tangy
Iced Tea
Iced tea is a chilled, refreshing beverage made from brewed tea, typically served over ice. It is a versatile drink that can be enjoyed plain or flavored with various fruits or herbs. Crisp, refreshing, versatile
Mineral Water
It’s a pure, refreshing beverage often enjoyed for its clean taste and natural effervescence. Crisp, refreshing, pure
Juice (apple, orange, mango, or guava)
Juice (apple, orange, mango, or guava) is a vibrant and flavorful beverage made from fresh fruit, providing a sweet and refreshing drink experience. Each juice variant offers its unique character, making it a versatile choice for different tastes and preferences.
Soft Drinks
Soda
Soda is a carbonated soft drink that comes in various flavors, providing a fizzy and refreshing beverage experience. It is often enjoyed as a sweet treat or a thirst-quencher, with a range of options to suit different taste preferences. Fizzy, sweet, refreshing
Ginger Ale
Ginger ale is a carbonated soft drink flavored with ginger, providing a sweet and mildly spicy beverage option. It’s commonly enjoyed for its crisp, refreshing quality and is often used as a mixer in various cocktails. Sweet, fizzy, refreshing
Hours of Operation
MON – FRI 11:00am – 10:00pm
SAT - SUN 12:00pm – 10:00pm
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