Review Meals By Genet

MissCookie Cairo

Delicious! The place is small and beautiful. The seats fill up fast. It did get a little noisy, but the world didnt end. The staff is wonderful, knowledgeable and informative, and efficient. As we left we thanked Genet herself who was in the kitchen cooking in a crisp white chef coat. There is limited parking is in the back and cocktails, no bar.

Janet Li Tall

I have been wanting to try this place for years. I tried Rosalinda across the street years ago and it is good. But Genet taste is different and it is also delicious. Pace yourself or you'll get full fast. Great intimate atmosphere. Great staff and Genet comes out and say hello to the guests.

Vivi Stafford, MD

Meals by Genet is one of my favorites, if not my favorite place. The food is always so good. The servers are very nice. I highly recommend this place for locals in the neighborhood and also for people visiting from out of town. The food is always consistently very good. I really enjoy taking my out of town guests there to dine. They always enjoy the food and the experience at Meals by Genet. For those unfamiliar to Ethiopian food, the style of dining is communal. A great choice for families and children at age ten really like it also. That is really nice because children at that age can be a little picky about their food. Meals by Genet is a great place.every time we go. We are always welcomed with smiling faces. On every visit we always order two veggie platters. One is never enough.

Max Levy

Incredible meal here. Had the veggie platter with tofu. Never had tofu quite like this and cannot recommend enough. Everything was so flavorful and light but filling. Leftovers were so good the next day too. Can't wait to go back. The atmosphere is intimate and the Wait is not long at all. Genet even came out to greet us at the end of the night. Great experience

Sally Elbassir

Came here with my boss and a some coworkers a few weeks ago. I'm a huge fan of Ethiopian, and apparently so is my boss, so we let her take the reins on ordering. Consequently, I have no idea what I ate or how much it cost - just that it was spectacular. It wasn't the down and dirty authentic Ethiopian food that I'm used to, but rather more refined and fancy. I distinctly remember a couple of lentil dishes as well as the salad standing out as delicious. The service was absolutely impeccable. The server was very familiar with the food and made recommendations on which dishes paired well with each other. We also got to meet the chef/owner which always gets a star in my book! This is definitely a great place to introduce Ethiopian to someone or to have a nicer dinner. Highly recommended!

Anne Wright

Meals By Genet just completed refinishing my hardwood floors. One word: MAGNIFICENT!!! Josef (owner) very patiently spent over an hour creating the "perfect stain color" for the floor. He explained step by step so I understood the entire process from start to finish. His crew arrived on time (in fact, about 10 minutes early) each day. They completed the job in just 2 days. Based on the impressive result, I have already referred 2 friends and an interior designer/decorator to Sequoia. A+++

Nima Motamedi

Delicious food for vegetarians and meat eaters alike. Good lighting and ambiance to take a date. There is limited seating so it is worth getting reservations. Luckily someone cancelled and they let us in. We had honey wine and Ethiopian beer which were both great, and one order of tofu tibs and a veggie combo. It was just the right amount of food to leave us full but wanting more and it was tasty, especially the tibs. The total was like 55 dollars too. The waiters are extremely friendly and helpful and have great personalities. Hard to improve on this. This place is in little Ethiopia and there is no dedicated parking or valet so look for a street parking spot. There are usually plenty. Feed the meter with an hour and a half though because the food takes a while to prepare.

Priya Naran

This is THE best Ethiopian food I have had in my life. Every single item is absolutely delicious. Don't forget to have the gluten free vegan cookie at the end. It's not Ethiopian but it closes the meal well 😝

Yon Bon

Service was fast and the employees were nice. It gets pretty loud in the small space, so get ready to repeat things to the other people in your group. The food was good and most of the dishes were very flavorful, although a couple of the potato dishes were quite bland. Overall, good food and great for groups. Good service.

Michelle Porter

I actually was not a fan of Ethiopian food, but my husband surprised me for Valentine's Day. I was pleasantly surprised. The food was good, service was great and Genet was so personable. I would definitely return and the Doro Wat is amazing!!!

Gurjit Suri

Service and food is on point! I recommend making an reservation prior to going. If it's your first time let the servers guide you, they did right by us. I had their veg special with a side of chicken for meat. Also, they can do gluten friendly dishes! If you like sweet wine try their honey wine. ;)

Nilopa Shah

My favorite Ethiopian restaurant! It's a small, stylish, family-run business. The ambience is calming, the service is friendly and the food delicious! If you are vegetarian then the "tofu bits" are a definite must have and the "foul" as appetizer is not to be missed.

Paul Smith

This was our second trip to this intimate little Ethiopian restaurant, and although the first visit was almost a year ago, the food has been consistently delicious. The restaurant is sparsely decorated, so it can get quite loud with everyone's conversations bouncing off the walls - although never deafening. I'd recommend making a booking, because the small restaurant can fill up pretty quickly, especially if a couple of groups are eating. Staff have always been friendly and attentive, but make sure you listen carefully to their description of the meal, especially if you can't tolerate spicy food. If you pick a few 'proteins' to go with the 'vegetarian combination', the meal can get reasonably expensive rather quickly. I wish they did half serves! There's limited parking in the back lane - if you arrive early enough! A great place to have something a bit different from the burger and burrito staples of LA.

Sasha Irving

Genet is a gem and her food is out of this world! We placed a last minute order for a special event and she was most gracious and accommodating. When our schedule changed, she shifted with it and pick up was a breeze - we didn't even have to get out of the car! Her detailed reheating instructions worked like a charm and everything was so delicious! Thank you, Genet. We'll be back!

Joss Edbrards

Really yummy Ethiopian cuisine. Friendly service and staff. Enjoyed it very much.

T W

Mama Genet’s good is consistent and amazing. You can taste the preparation behind it after each bite. I have had many types of injera food and so far this is the best. It’s fine dining Ethiopian food.

Bing Chen

Great Ethiopian food if you like Ethiopian food! Service is great and the food is great. The negatives of this place are that it's small and it's loud inside (just bad acoustics). Parking is a bit iffy too but there's a parking lot in the back too.

Orion P

Probably the premier Ethiopian restaurant in the city. The veggie plate doesn't look like a lot of food but is actually quite filling and offers a variety of flavors and spices. Nice romantic vibe. Reservations recommended but not required.

Review Meals By Genet - Los Angeles