Desta Ethiopian Cafe

Beyaynetu (Vegetarian Combo)

A full spread of lentil, chickpea, collard green, and vegetable wots arranged on a single sheet of injera — the definitive way to experience the menu

Doro Wat

Slow-braised chicken leg in a deep, spiced berbere sauce with a hard-boiled egg — the canonical Ethiopian feast dish

Misir Wat

Red lentils stewed down with berbere until deeply savory and almost creamy — one of the best vehicles for injera on any Ethiopian menu

Tibs

Sautéed beef or lamb with onions, jalapeño, and spiced butter — fragrant and satisfying with good caramelized edges

Shiro

Silky ground chickpea stew seasoned with Ethiopian spices — mild enough to pair with the spicier wots, essential for the full spread

Gomen

Ethiopian-style braised collard greens with garlic and niter kibbeh — an earthy, grounding counterpoint to the spiced stews

Ethiopian Coffee

Traditional-style coffee service — rich, slightly spiced, served in small cups; the proper way to close an Ethiopian meal