Barkot Restaurant

BEWARE! This place is AWFUL! I was the only person in the restaurant around 6pm, dinner time on a Friday night, which should have been my first clue to leave, but traffic was bad and I was hungry, so I stayed. The workers were too busy chatting amongst themselves and flipping through the channels on the TV to check on me, so I had to interrupt them whenever I needed something, water, napkins, etc. The meal itself was lacking as usually Ethiopian food comes in fair portions with a variety of veggies and sauces in addition to whatever meat you order, but this place was also cheaper than other places, so I guess a smaller portion should have been expected. The biggest problem I have with this place is the character of the owner. I don't give a 20% tip when I feel that the service wasn't great, so I only gave about 15%. The owner/waiter grumbled when he took my bill and saw my tip, but imagine my surprise when I see my credit card bill and notice that a round amount had been added to my total bill! I would consider it a genuine error if it was some variant of my actual tip, but no, my tip was changed completely and made a rounded out, even amount, more than double what I wrote. I absolutely believe this was done intentionally and if the character of this man is to provide poor service then change the tips of his patrons, imagine what shortcuts are taken with the food, prep, cleaning, etc.

The food is amazing. It is very cultural and the inside of the building reminds me of Ethiopia. The food is delicious, and there is a variety of different foods. There are also vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. The customer service is great. The parking is also very convenient. Overall I enjoyed everything about Barkot, and plan to oftenly visit.