The Spicy Ethiopian

Kitfo

Ethiopian steak tartare seasoned with mitmita and niter kibbeh — served lean or with ayib and gomen on the side, the spiced butter makes this a standout

Doro Wat

The benchmark Ethiopian dish — slow-braised chicken in a deeply spiced berbere sauce with a whole hard-boiled egg, rich and complex

Tibs

Sautéed beef or lamb with onions, tomatoes, and jalapeño — assertively seasoned and satisfying without being heavy

Vegetarian Combination Platter

A spread of misir wat, gomen, shiro, and seasonal veggie stews on injera — an honest argument that Ethiopian vegetarian cooking rivals any meat dish

Misir Wat

Red lentils simmered low and slow in berbere — earthy, warming, and deceptively complex for something that's technically a side

Shiro

Ground chickpea stew with onion and spice — thicker and more filling than it looks, a comfort-food staple worth ordering even when buried in a combo