We have been visiting this place for over 4 years and this review is long overdue.
Today, we had the large veggie platter and lamb tibs and they were fantastic as usual.
We are repeat offenders of Saba and will continue to return.
Really good, with great prices! The veggie combo is just over $20, but I believe it can fill 3 people up -- got it once with someone else and we were STUFFED afterward, and couldn't even finish the last part. The portions are huge, and totally worth the money. The injera was delicious, and so was everything else. The only thing is I wish it were less greasy, but even still it's very yum.
We got the small veggie combo with two types of lentils (yellow and red), red split peas and okra as sides. The lentils and split peas were great. The Injera was good.
I liked their Fir-Fir with their Ayib, Ethiopian cottage cheese which is similar in taste to Paneer, Indian cottage cheese.
Okras however, weren't good as we got raw unchewable bites. Looks like they don't pay attention while selecting the okras.
Prices are pocket friendly.
Street parking can be difficult during busy hours.
Update:
Visited this place again with some friends and everyone like the food. Adding a photo of the veggie combo.
Their Dora wot and beef tibs are to die for, all served with unlimited injera bread baskets. I am a meat eater, but this is a place I have actually ordered the vegetarian platter.
Sizes are a little bigger than expected. Each dish would comfortably feed 2. The larger plates can even stretch to 4.
Service is a bit spotty though, could use some polishing.
It a delicious place. The served food is great and vast. All the personnel is very friendly and helpful.
Hope to return in the future.
This was my first time trying the Ethiopian cuisine and I absolutely loved it. This restaurant is basically a no frills place and quite functional, which serves food and drinks on point and promptly. They have couple of vegetarian options if not many. One meal can be easily shared between 2-3 people with min to average appetite. The music is authentic to the setting. And the staff is friendly and welcome you with a warm smile.
Delicious and plentiful food. For 4 people we got the large veggie combo and a three dish combo and now have a full take out box for the next few days. I always love the taste and texture of gored gored, the lentil dishes are so good and never mushy, and the green lamb was probably the table favorite. I've also come here for lunch with my work and they are never crowded for lunch during the week so it's a good place for groups.
One of my favorite spots when I am in the area, I only wish I was near there more often. The food is always good, and the service is good as well. Love the traditional Ethiopian food and overall atmosphere. Highly recommended for a quick lunch or a late dinner.
Stopped by at Saba's while passing through Seattle. Delicious food. I normally have something to complain about after each Ethiopian restaurant visit, not here though. The lady that served us was great. I will be bringing my son back to Seattle just for this restaurant in hopes of erasing his bad experience at a different place last year. The food was good enough to be on the same level as my moms cooking.
It seems like a hole in the wall from the outside, but this is a favorite spot of local Ethiopian people.
Excellent vegan platter and they even make gluten free injera! Check ahead to make sure they have some on hand before going. Lots of food to share and it's pretty inexpensive. Love this place.
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