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Sheger Ethiopian Restaurant And Grocery
95/100 (332 ratings)
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"The food ,the ambience, everything was perfect. We had the Gomen Besiga and beef tips. Would definitely come..."
Ada ETA
"Best service and kindest staff in memphis. Food is consistently delicious, hot, and fresh. Portions are huge, and price hasn't increased in years...."
Shea Drummond
"I’m not a connoisseur of Ethiopian food like some of the other reviewers but wowwww this food is amazing. I had the lamb wet and I had to force..."
Lucci Charms
"So great to know that there is an Ethiopian restaurant 5 minutes close to my workplace that serves really great food at really great prices! Not..."
Athena Baker
"This place is in an unassuming strip mall (not even facing the main road), and the decor is no frills - but the food is spectacular! I can't speak on..."
Rebecka Devlin
"Absolutely delicious food and a tremendously warm and friendly staff. The portion sizes are huge and the prices are small. Please visit this..."
Erik Harris
"Delicious I love Injera, the spongy, brown bread Chicken Steak with Onions, Tomatoes, Green Peppers, Garlic, and Lentils served with Injera Bread..."
John Dowtin
"Great authentic Ethiopian food! Owners are nice and welcoming. I highly recommend the lamb..."
Myles
"Great Restaurant This is my 2nd favorite Euthopian Restaurant in list. It was little wait time, But worth..."
Sandip Patel
"It was like enjoying dinner with extended family. Everyone was kind and helpful as this was my first Ethiopian food experience. The menu suggestions..."
Fonya Scott
"Really good, it a shame it so hidden away, I wish they were in a better building, the vegetable plate with extra injera was $17, I'll come back again..."
Albert Guerra
"Veggie platter for the win! I can't express how good this food is. That being said, the hours are spotty. The past two times I've tried to order from..."
Murfus Durfus
"Best Ethiopian food in the area. Friendly staff and they really spend the time on the food to make it taste all the better. Expect big portion..."
Avinash Salgam (Avi)
"The food was delicious and beautifully plated. Service was ..."
Bee
"Sheger Kitifo- I really love this restaurant especially their Kitifo( lean ground meat-fresh from local..."
KALIFA KADIRO
"Wonderful Place with an equally wonderful staff. I can this last time with an elderly woman who is usually hard to please, but the food and the..."
Pamela Johnson
"We’ve only been to this place ones but the entire experience — service and the food — was over-the-top. If you want an authentic Ethiopian food..."
Ruth Avegail Capapas
Blue Nile
92/100 (306 ratings)
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African
Ethiopian
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"It was our first time visiting the restaurant. I wanted to try something new for my birthday and I wasn't disappointed. I was impressed with our..."
Angela Lee
"The service was excellent. Our waiter was patient, kind, knowledgeable of the menu, and funny. The meat was tender and the vegetables were seasoned..."
Tiffany Hampton
"Oh... my... lord. My friend and I got one of the platters that had chicken, steak with greens, salad, potatoes, corn, spices etc... and believe me..."
Jax Cutler Wood
"So good � We ordered the veggie platter for 2 with tofu nibs. I also had the spiced tea� delicious! The owner is so friendly, great..."
Ashley Holley
"Always get the platter for lunch...really excellent selection and food.....so..."
Barry Lichterman
"I ate the vegetarian meal and drank the Ethiopian spicy tea. My wife enjoyed the tea as well, with a spicy � � � chicken � � �..."
Bernell Jones
"Great food... nice staff! If you are looking for something to eat that is different from your typical Southern cuisine, I totally recommend The The..."
Shelli Elizabeth Owens
"Spicy food,laid back atmosphere. I liked everything about it. A lot of different nationalities were in there enjoying the..."
Vivian Johnson
"Pretty much every date night with my husband and every lunch date with a friend is spent here. Jorge is the best server ever. We always enjoy seeing..."
Misti Rae Holton
"nine of us dined Blue Nile. The service was great and the food was better! They had no problems accommodating a group. Between all of us we..."
Terry Digel
"I dream about a plate of wat and some vacuum coffee from this place. We eat at many Ethiopian restaurants here in mid-America and this is a..."
Phil Overeem
"Really excited to have this place in midtown! We dined on opening night, and Blue Nile is sure to be a frequent choice for us! Service was great and..."
Sarah Beth Tyler
"Great food - I love the variety- though I am Ethiopian, I love having the Mediterranean twist which I have tried and loved the kabob - BUT what has..."
Titi Asfaw
"Great food and even better service! Grilled pound cake and ice..."
Sumeet S Chahal
"I ordered the Red Snapper, Rice and Salad and the Ethiopian spices that are used on the Snapper was simply mouth watering. Terrific meal. Great..."
Reginald Isabel
"Amazing food & service! The large platter served all 5 of us generously. We can't wait to go..."
Amber McIntyre
"What a breath of fresh air in midtown! One cannot live on BBQ alone...teft bread is the..."
Karen Casey
"Best Ethiopian Food I've eaten in many cities! Absolutely delicious and the wait staff was..."
Jon Ashley Lunsford
"My food and service were excellent! I will be going back! The red snapper was so succulent and perfectly seasoned! Love this..."
Lesslie W. Clark
"Excellent food. Excellent..."
Tracy Walea Cook
"Love this place! Food is great! People are..."
LauraLea Anderson
"I love ❤️ eating here. The food is worth the..."
David Dorsett
"Food was very spicy but oh so good. Great atmosphere. Want to come back and try some of their..."
Chris Bryant
"Food was excellent. Service outstanding! We will..."
Nita Black
"Excellent, warm, prompt service. And the food was..."
Vanessa Lee
"We took our Ethiopian daughter and we all loved..."
Hannah Nicholls Hough
"The Owner is amazing!! The food is amazing and the service is amazing!! All in all........"
Emily Grace McGee
"My wife and I visited for my birthday to enjoy some hookah. The lady who helped us (didn’t catch her name but she has red hair) was very (very)..."
Immanuel Morris
"Super nice spot had a blast and the guy in there helped me to have a awesome bday by allowing me to Bluetooth my music and everything..."
Monique “BlackBetty” Nelson
"I tried 1 pull for the 1st time and it was cool. I'm not a smoker, so once and done for me. The vibe was nice and chill, the customer service was..."
Tenn H
"Marco was so nice. I needed help figuring out why my hookah wasn't pulling and he took the time to deconstruct and it and put back together to figure..."
Ebimene Doubeni
"This place is awesome! The owners were so helpful to us. They showed us exactly what we needed and helped us thru the entire process. Extremely..."
Shawn Lane
"Come here if you looking for a laid back quality hookah experience. Music choice is top notch! Ask for Jazmin her customer service is..."
Jare
"This is a cool establishment. the owners are very friendly and professional and provide quality service and product. I have enjoyed my interactions..."
Phiandrea Howard
"Very friendly lady. Music of your choice, you feel at..."
Waiel A
"I just went and bought a hose for my hookah the new management was very welcoming and helped me with everything i needed , the place is new and..."
Bri DaBoss
"New and Improved. Under new management very welcoming and comfortable. You feel right at home and more flavors for..."
Dywayne Jackson
"Great place for chilling ,hookah supplies ,vapes Great..."
Mohamed Abu dhaim
"Was so chill & the customer service was phenomenal😊 I have to go..."
April Davis
Derae Restaurant
87/100 (348 ratings)
Restaurants
African
Ethiopian
Dinner
Lunch
"Amazing Food & Host : From the Minute we entered Until we left this little hidden Gem, Everything was perfect. Mohamed the Host was so welcoming and..."
Zeina Alwafai
"Incredibly delicious. Can't recommend it enough! Very friendly atmosphere and service..."
Phoebe Driscoll
"Great food and great service I always come to get the best East African food in..."
Rahssan Robinson
"Great Ethiopian food. The decor is humble and the service is friendly but not intrusive. I am looking forward to trying breakfast there one day..."
Eric Gottlieb
"Amazing food and great place to meet with..."
Matt Starnes
"My all time favorite is the rice with garlic chicken. U crave it even while you're eating it. Best one..."
Mahbuba Love Isprofitable
"If you like to try new food or simply want some good food, this place is where you wanna go. If you want some superb customer service along with a..."
Nate Warren
"The food was amazing and the service was phenomenal! Definitely returning..."
Olivia Pryor Sajid
"Found this restaurant while in Memphis for a long weekend. The food was exceptional, great service and am opportunity to try something ..."
Jennifer Babin
"Very nice couple! Wonderful meeting you both..."
Nikita Kelso
"loved the food!!! Pleasant surprise and we plan to return..."
Joshua Drake
"Truly enjoyed the food the service Fuul & Sambusa were..."
Willie Pegues
"Wonderful food-- have enjoyed everything I..."
Ken Ward
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Tia Beaulieu Patrick
"Off the beaten paths of the Park & Highland, this little place is not to be missed! Quick attention was paid when we let staff know that broken..."
Heather Majumdar
"Food is absolutely delicious. Very authentic taste. Owner has a great personality and serves with enthusiasm. He will recommend options for those..."
Peter Cappello
"Very delicious food. Not sure what to expect going into it, since I have never had Ethiopian food. It was a great variety of vegetables and meat...."
A W
"I live around the corner from this place and love smelling it's aromas on the weekends. I've only tried the samosas (sambusa), and they are AMAZING...."
Corinna Piper
"I was a little hesitant as I pulled up tot he restaurant. The a bit off the beaten track and not in the best of neighborhoods. I used to eating at..."
Timoteo Law
"This is a great spot for a cozy Sunday breakfast. Ethiopian breakfast dishes are amazing and the food at Derae is all home cooked and so flavorful. ..."
Ruth Bailey
"Very personable staff! They helped us choose the perfect dishes for our group. We got appetisers, several dishes, and bottled water for only $8...."
D. Boztaş
"Incredible eating experience through and through. Delicious food that's a little out of the box, and an incredibly kind owner who always seems..."
Gucci Brian
"Always friendly and the food is amazing. It's my favorite Ethiopian restaurant. They have changed their online order options; some items are no..."
Chilé J (AyeItsChiléBebe)
"I don't understand how it got anything other than a 4 or 5/5. It's clean (even the bathrooms) friendly hard working owner who is the waiter. He will..."
Shabbir Ali
"The food was flavorful. I had the veggie combination. Wish they had more varieties of vegetables on the platter. All in all the experience and food..."
Lecondra Gibbs
"Amazing food and service. The drinks aren't fountain which may be the only downside to me (but an upside to others). If you are unsure about what..."
Joseph Hudson
"Good food made fresh to order. The owner is friendly and courteous. Don't wait until closing time to pay them a..."
Alvin Herron
"This is our new spot. Anytime either of us asks the other what they're in the mood for, the answer is Derae. Muhammad and his family are very..."
Colin Bailey
"Amazing Ethiopian food. The staff was extremely friendly and personable. Some of the most tender goat I've ever..."
Darah Patterson
"Owner was super nice and the food was on point. The atmosphere is not the best but who's eating off the floor anyways. Would go again..."
H H G A
African Restaurant
84/100 (194 ratings)
Restaurants
African
African
African
"Was passing by and saw this place. Inside looks totally run down but the service and food are at a totally different level! I asked for some..."
A Farooq
"This place is amazing the food is top notch honestly it takes me back to Senegal and Gambia every time. The taste is just out of this world. The..."
Ismaila Bah
"I’m a truck driver and have eaten at the best restaurants across America. However, I can say that this restaurant is a hidden gem. Amazingly tasty..."
Myla Bivins
"Omg, if you haven't been to this restaurant, I highly recommend it. I ordered the fufu and egusi soup. It was absolutely amazing! I have never had..."
Becky Barras
"Have been frequenting this restaurant & also referring people. Lately the order keeps getting mixed up.. On separate occasions, the lady at the..."
tonimsb
"Sooo delicious I’m still dreaming of it, tastiest fried fish and senegalese jollof rice we’ve had, very authentic as well. The spicy paste/sauce..."
Vara
"The fufu and egusi are..."
Naseehah Feaster
"Great food great price! I recommend calling ahead to place your order. Had a great experience will definitely come..."
Ben Prevot
"The food is Absolutely 💯 💯💯💯Good I eat here every chance I get! My favorite is the..."
Jameka Miller
"Excellent authentic African cuisine served with speed and courtesy. The only suggestion I have is to cut back on the oil, food is a bit too..."
Zainaba Forster
"Their food is always fresh, and so tasty, this is one of the first places I would go to for home cooked Africa..."
Sherell Akomolafe
"This was my initial start for trying egusi and fufu and I have been stuck on this place ever since! I highly recommend. They are fast and the food is..."
LifeWithGrace&Faith Elliott
"The service amazing. The fufu is not for me and that’s ok but I love the Egusi Soup was awesome. I’m so glad I tried something new and fresh. I..."
alonda sims
"Food was great! I'm definitely eating here..."
Dallas Hughes
Abyssinia Ethiopian Restaurant
84/100 (1846 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
African
Ethiopian
Vegan Options
African
Ethiopian
Vegetarian Friendly
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Beef
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Sit down
African
Ethiopian
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Cheap Eats
"I was in town briefly for business, and in for the lunch buffet. The owner was warm and welcoming, the tables were beautifully set, and the food was..."
Jacqueline Smith
"For many years Abyssinia has been absolutely one of my favorite places to eat in Memphis. I’ve had Ethiopian food in Dallas Cincinnati and Atlanta..."
Michael Knight
"Amazing and deliciously food! I would recommend anyone who has a interest and taste for spicy and tasty..."
Mustafa Ahmed
"Amazing. Friendly service EXTREMELY reasonable pricing. In a tie for the best vegetarian combo platter I've ever..."
Derek DiBella
"The best place to bring ur family to eat and have good..."
Jija Amir
"Honey and I had dinner at Abyssinia Restaurant. We love this place so much... we always get the Salmon Gulash and veggie plate... think we will..."
Cynthia Davenport
"My favorite Ethiopian place to eat!! I go atleast once a week! Awesome everything the food,people,and place!..."
Amber Braxton
"The atmosphere there was warm and friendly. I don’t eat spicy foods, but there were selections of non spicy at the buffet. I enjoyed every bite of..."
Jameelah Abdullah
"Nice place to eat. Great customer service this place is a must for..."
Ahmed Mohamud
"I tried Ethiopian food for the first time ever at this restaurant years ago. I � it! Delicious! I've tried it all: the chicken stew, beef stew,..."
Nissa Lee
"The best place to bring ur family to eat and have good..."
Prince Ali
"One of my favorite restaurants in Memphis, to be sure. Their injera is amazing, the employees are always a pleasure, and their lunch buffet can't be..."
Ali Rohrbacher
"Abyssinia Ethiopian restaurant the best food ever I love..."
Fitsum Yetbarek
"These guys are the real deal authentic Ethiopian Gurus of great cooking. May peace be upon Macy and Muhammad. Aka Abyssinia..."
Aaron Jones
"Amazing Ethiopian restaurant situated on Poplar Avenue near midtown Memphis! Fantastic food, large portion sizes, and a basket of injera bread is..."
Robbie House
"Absolutely, by far, THE BEST ETHIOPIAN FOOD I have ever eaten. I have eaten at Ethiopian Restaurants throughout the USA, but this was truly the best...."
Allison Batchelor
"Absolutely delicious. All around wonderful dining experience. The atmosphere was relaxed and pleasantly authentic. The food was beautiful…rich..."
Quinlan Rhodes
"This is Memphis' best kept secret. Ethiopian cuisine is DELICIOUS, and Abyssinia does an excellent job of representing their country's rich culinary..."
Horst King
"We've been going to Abyssinia for more than a decade! Maybe closer to two. Things change but it's mostly the same excellent injera and amazing..."
Linda Rupe
"Excellent food and very good service. The way the food was served was totally unique. The beef tibs, lamb tibs and combo meal were excellent...."
Navid Mohammad Imran
"First time going to this location as well as eating Ethiopian food. It was absolutely delicious. I do not know what I got however I told the lady..."
Alton Kilpatrick
"Very good food and service. The restaurant is cozy and nice, but I normally order takeaway. It's a bit easier to order in person and wait than by..."
D. Gray
"The food here is halal. Food was really delicious and the service was very good. I loved the way the flavours of lamb Fitfit blended with mild..."
Umamah Iram
"Had a great experience there. Food was great. The owner was very nice and recommended what to or not to eat. Very friendly atmosphere . Food was..."
The Blind Master
Kaloum Restaurant
79/100 (170 ratings)
Restaurants
African
African
Dinner
Lunch
African
Dinner
Lunch
"Great Senegalese food. Fresh ginger. Tender meat(wish it was more..."
Abdual l
"The food was delicious! We ordered the chicken (dark meat) with jollof rice and the okra soup with fufu, both dishes were yummy, although sort of..."
Freddi
"Deeeeeelicious Fried Fish with brown rice with veggies or rice sautéed in tomato sauce with the onions in some type of deliciousness and spicy..."
Karen Simmons
"Okra Soup with white rice and home-made ginger drink to go... I could eat this everyday... Delicious and feels good to the body and soul... Super..."
JessOnBass McGrath
"My first time trying African food. It was..."
yolanda mathis
"This place was a very good place. Enjoyed the tilapia and jalif rice along with the many side..."
Jamila McDaniel
"A wonderful spot in Memphis for some absolutely delectable food. I had the chicken yassa on the owner's recommendation, and it was by far one of the..."
Cyril Wang (Gnawliryc)
"Amazing food and drinks!! We got some hibiscus tea and a baobab fruit smoothie which were delicious. The lamb thieboudienne was a 10/10 - truly one..."
D C
"It's a great peaceful place for u and your..."
youssef zahour
"Love the Jollof rice and grill..."
Tammie D
"On our way back to Mississippi, my sister and I saw a sign that read African Restaurant. We decided to give it a try. The service was graced with..."
smileyaries
"I am giving the food a 4.5 and the restaurant itself a 3.5 for an average of 4. They only had bottled water for drinks and it took 30 minutes to get..."
Brian Miles
"Excellent African food!! If you have never tried true African food this little spot is a must. If you don't know what to order trust them to make..."
Kim Carter
"The food was ok I don't think I picked the best dish for me it had peanut butter oil. The price was reasonable. The people where as friendly as can..."
Ann Brown
"Great Authentic West African style food! Give it a try. Doesn't look like much, but neither do the restaurants in Africa. Loved the char-grilled..."
Michael Frank
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