"wonderful place"   My Rating
10 rebeccaj	Posted on: Friday, December 04, 2009
	Review: Ethiopian food is my favorite, and I'm vegan, so it's no wonder that I loved this place. Our server came out with a pitcher and bowl so that you could wash your hands before eating--that was neat (of course we had already washed our hands, knowing that we'd be eating with them). The food was very flavorful, but I noticed it wasn't at all spicy-hot--that may be good or bad, depending upon your tastes. I tried the Ethiopian tea. It was good--it smelled like Christmas spices. The cup was small, but they refilled it later. The lights were dimmed, and there were candles on the table. It was almost TOO dimly lit, the night we were there.   Pros: great food * quiet restaurant * Cons: not super cheap * *
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"Really GREAT!!"   My Rating
5 veganpig	Posted on: Sunday, September 13, 2009
	Review: I went here with my mom and we loved it! The food is so flavorful and they bring it out pretty quickly. The waitress was nice and patient as this was our first time eating Ethiopian. It was a unique experience and really fun. The one draw back, and also really funny moment of the evening, was when we realized you eat with your hands. I had to beg my mom not to ask for a fork. If you're slightly germaphobic as we are I recommend bringing hand sanitizer since they just pour water over your hands before you eat. Overall I think this is a great cute place for families and dates. My mom is hard to please as she is a health inspector for LA county and she really liked it. This was so worth the long drive!   Pros: GREAT food * Unique experience * Kind waitress Cons: Can't think of anything bad! * *
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"Get the coffee!"   My Rating
87 Sonja and Dirk	Posted on: Wednesday, July 08, 2009
	Review: We go when I get an overwhelming craving for Ethiopian. All the items on the veggie combo are good, but the red lentils in particular are what I crave. And I really like the injera bread made with real teff, not some other flour. But the best part is the coffee. Granted you really have to like black coffee (which we both do). Coffee is originally from Ethiopia, so it's a nice treat to have them perform the coffee ceremony. They bring the roasting beans out for you to smell, they light incense and bring the coffee in a clay pot. You get little cups of black gold!   Pros: coffee * variety of veggie stews * Cons: parking * *
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"Tough review for me!@!!"   My Rating
334 gr8vegan	Posted on: Saturday, August 23, 2008
	Review: I think this is a great place to go for a fun experience with a family of 4 or a date. My girlfriend really liked the food. I've gotten their prepared food a few times at the Santa Monica Co-op. Its best to order the Meal for 2. I think they pretty much bring you out what ever they want, because the one we choose didn't have some of the things the menu mentioned. The service is slow, but the food comes out fast because I think its all prepared that day in advance. I have no desire to return, but hey it was free from a raffle I won. I've had vegan Ethiopian before and I didn't like it the first time around, this was much better than the place I ate in St.louis. I don't think anyone will be disappointed if you go here with 4 close people (you eat with your bare hands) its fun in that regard. I'm just more into spicey food and not bland ethiopian cuisine. The parking is horrible. On the side of the street opposite Rahel you can try to park in the neighborhood if there isn't a meter available.   Pros: unique * 100% vegan * Cons: no parking * *
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"delicious, addicting food"   My Rating
10 Mir	Posted on: Sunday, June 08, 2008
	Review: We love the place. The food is really good and it feels right for our stomachs. We would recommend to try their combo (so you get to taste everything), samboosas (of course!) and coffee. Their coffee is extraordinary, I would go there to have a cup anytime.   Pros: delicious food * pleasant atmosphere * totally vegan Cons: * *
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"Pretty darn good Ethiopian food"   My Rating
32 VeggiePinkoKat	Posted on: Monday, December 17, 2007
	Review: First time eating there had a big vegan feast with two friends and still had leftovers--wow! Huge and beautiful portions. The food is so colorful! Enjoyed the lentils most. Some of the foods in the vegan feast were blandish or rather, tasted too similar to other foods, but still all good. Slow service, but it's worth it since it's the only all-vegan Ethiopian restaurant in the country.   Pros: good food * healthy cuisine * good value Cons: SLOW/inattentive service * *
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"Great Food!"   My Rating
10 heatherveganmom	Posted on: Monday, December 03, 2007
	Review: This is incredibly delish food. Very different and that is a pleasure. Great spices used. Love to eat the food with the bread. Very friendly service. Tolerant of and friendly to my 4 small children who think the food is too spicy and therefore sit and wait with a smoothy while mom and dad enjoy the food.   Pros: Great food * interesting spices * nice service Cons: small & cramped * hard to park *
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"Worth a Try"   My Rating
32 The Veggie Cook	Posted on: Tuesday, November 06, 2007
	Review: I've been here many times for the lunchtime meal. The food is generally good and very filling, but sometimes, I don't feel so good afterwards. It's heavy food with lots of spices, potatoes, and lentils all mixed together, and the injera bread expands in the stomach I think... Cute little place though, and it's all vegan.   Pros: * * Cons: * *
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"yummmmmmmmmm"   My Rating
18 jennamichelle1	Posted on: Friday, July 13, 2007
	Review: This was my first time trying ethiopian food and it was wonderful. When you order the veggie plate you get to try about nine different items. The waitress was very helpful and answered all of the questions we had about what to order and how we should eat the food. It was a great experience and I definitely recommend it.   Pros: delicious food * excellent service * Cons: * *
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"Great Restaurant!"   My Rating
5 ShiraM	Posted on: Wednesday, April 18, 2007
	Review: I loved this place! The Vegan Feast was something like $14 (April 2007) and had 12 different dishes to try. The food was excellent, service was great, fabulous prices. My only complaint would be that even traditionally spicy ethiopian dishes were very mild. I'm sure they would accomodate if asked to make spicier though.   Pros: inexpensive * great food * Cons: a little too mild * *
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"great choice for a low-key vegan date"   My Rating
7 sbm02002	Posted on: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
	Review: i adore rahel. the food is amazing. sharing a giant two-person combination plate gives you the pleasure of sampling like 9 or 10 different dishes - plus you eat with your hands and it's all very sexy. you get a lot of food for not much money, and they always bring out more injera if you need it. the collard greens are fantastic, and everything is well spiced but not too spicy. try the different juices like the flaxseed or sunflower seed - very interesting.   Pros: unique beverages * friendly staff * awesome combo plates Cons: * *
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"Tasty and Filling"   My Rating
305 Chia	Posted on: Monday, March 19, 2007
	Review: A group of us came in March 2007 and enjoyed a lunch sitting out the sidewalk. I had been here once before and wanted to try again. We were starved and all opted for the all-you-can-eat lunch that costs $7 each. The waitress brought us each a plate consisting of 5 different dishes, plus baskets the traditional Ethiopian bread injera. Injera tastes sour and is eaten cold by tearing off a piece at a time and using that to pick up food. On our plate were lentils, greens, potatoes & carrots, and diced tomatoes. Everything tasted delicious and flavorful. We couldn't stop eating! The men got refills (unlimited upon request), but I was satisfied with my plate. We also ordered drinks. I got a yummy flax tea. At the end, we asked for Ethiopian coffee which was presented with a ceremony like that performed in Ethiopia. The waitress first brought out a pan of smoky coffee beans roasting and let us smell the beans. Next she brought incense to our table. Then she brought out a tray of coffee cups, and then finally presented the coffee in a traditional clay-like teapot. The coffee was delicious and left a nice aftertaste in my mouth unlike other coffees I've had. My only complaint would be that it's easy to overeat and feel heavy in the stomach. But, Rahel's is a great place for authentic vegetarian Ethiopian cuisine, I recommend it. You can also order from the menu a la carte.   Pros: authentic flavors * good variety * friendly service Cons: * *
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"my first ethopian experience"   My Rating
57 Mimi710	Posted on: Wednesday, January 24, 2007
	Review: I thought the food would be spicer based on what others had told me about ethopian food. it was in fact very mild. the food was good though, and the bread was gluten free which was good as the friend i was with can't eat gluten. the food is reasonably priced and there is an all you can eat lunch special. funky atmosphere. i loved the waitresses "VEGAN POWER" shirt - and want one!! *lol*   Pros: price * atmosphere * Cons: not very spicy food * *
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