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Vegan
Take-out
Catering
Gluten-free
Fully vegan restaurant serving traditional Ethiopian cuisine. Menu includes stews, assorted vegetable plates, combo dishes, sides, salad, dessert and more. Buffet available Sun, Fri-Sat from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm. Black-owned. Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-10:00pm.
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1047 S Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, California, USA, 90019
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Last update on 10 Jun 2025 by sasham
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101 Reviews
First Review by Mimi710
Tiger111333999
Points +1398
Little Ethipia - Edit
Always liked the idea of crossing Little Ethopia when driving north on Fairfax. couple of restaurants around, feeling you can get a shot of a complete different culture while being couple of blocks away from your home. The food was great and nice ambiance. Worth the experience, even though I would suggest doing it with a group of friends rather than alone to intensify the moment.
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bokertov
Points +47
Beautiful food and kind staff - Edit
I usually go late on a Saturday night and they’re still on it
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LadySnowIva
Points +156
Best Ethiopian Food - Edit
Was very excited. Took a trip to California and this was on my list of places to go. My family still eats meat when we are out but did not miss it when eating at Rahels. We decided to go for buffet and it was quiet. Staff was very nice. There were lots of buffet options. Everything was very flavorful. I hope to go back one day.
Read morePros: Amazing vegan options
Cons: none!
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HeatherV
Points +194
Love love love it - Edit
The food here is soooo good and the flavors unlike any other restaurant. Love it and love that it is vegan. Portions are huge and delicious. Parking is tough but worth it.
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suzagord
Points +801
Delicious range of flavors and textures - Edit
The all you can eat buffet is a steal at $12.95. I have to admit that I couldn’t resist a second plateful, making myself too full to try the vegan baklava. 😭 Oh well, I’ll just have to come back and give it another go. 😊
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LADYKILLER323
Points +217
the flavors are so rich! - Edit
So the core of their menu are lentils and beans with different curries and omg i couldnt believe the flavors. They had so much depth and richness. Looking at the pictures i was a little hesitant about eating here but im glad i went. And cant wait to go back. A tip i have is to use the little rolled up taco looking thing as a tortilla. Your supposed to scoop up the beans with it and eat it like that. Me and my boyfriend didnt know until we saw people doing it while we were walking out.
Read morePros: they have a buffet mon through friday which i high
Cons: it smells like strong incense that takes some gett
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BlendedFruit
Points +271
Vegan Cuisine - Edit
A divine restaurant that provides the vegan version of Ethiopian cuisine.
Read morePros: Eat with hands, Share plate with another at the table, Vegan options
Cons: Wait for food to arrive, One restroom only, Limited parking space behind restaurant
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Matham
Points +535
All you can eat, honest food - Edit
All you can eat, honest food
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SaraGraceParks
Points +62
Really good food, cute spot. - Edit
I came here for the all you can eat buffet and it was absolutely delicious. A bit different as i've never had Ethiopian before but it was a welcome change. I wanted to try the mango cake but they were out when I was there, and service took kind of long for there being only a few customers, but I had a good experience over all.
Read morePros: really good food, salad bar, fun atmosphere
Cons: Slow service, they were out of cake:(
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Reyanne86
Points +85
great food at a great price - Edit
Stumbled upon this place thanks to HappyCow! Got in just in time for the all you can eat vegan buffet for $12.95!!! Food was amazing and the workers were so sweet! Highly recommended!
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MaoGranada
Points +86
first time ! - Edit
it was a good introduction to Ethiopian food... being from South America I found most of the ingredients very similar to my culture... great lunch bar...
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bejeweled88
Points +31
Rude Customer Service, mediocre ambiance but Good Food - Edit
I went out to dinner here for the first time recently with two friends.
Read moreWe ordered a platter to share as well as one additional dish. When the platter arrived we politely asked if the other dish was on the way but the server (owner I think) replied extremely defensively "you didn't order anything else!!!" But the three of us all remember that it was definitely ordered. She repeated several times that we did NOT order anything else instead of apologizing and fixing the mistake. This rude response took the joy out of the meal a bit.
The food was delicious! But poor customer service, uncomfortable chairs and poor decor would be some cons.
Updated from previous review on 2016-09-21
Pros: Delicious
Cons: Customer service , Uncomfortable chairs, decor and ambience
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socalRob
Points +256
A buffet is always a smart move - Edit
I hadn't tried Ethiopian food before this visit, but was pleasantly surprised by how good everything was. I wasn't always clear on what I was eating, but it filled me up and I have few complaints.
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ArtVB
Points +336
Best Ethiopian in town - Edit
The lunch menu is awesome and a nice introduction to Vegan Ethiopian food. I look forward to my next visit.
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LinaBrooks
Points +584
Finger food - Edit
We loved most of the food that was served but the trouble I had was that you have to eat it with a wrap instead of forks , all would of been fine but I found the wrap very bitter so whatever you would take it would give that bitterness/ sauerkraut like taste... Big fan of those lentils though.
Read morePros: tasty vegan food/ home made , not greasy food /not oily , friendly owners and servers
Cons: decor needs updating , wraps , forks would of come handy
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VeganCookieLover
Points +3688
best Ethiopian restaurant - Edit
The stewed lentils are delicately seasoned. The vegetables are wonderfully spiced. The injera is perfectly spongy and tangy. Great service. I've been coming here for years.
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xZagx
Points +389
vegan buffet - Edit
A menu and a lunch buffet. Good varieties, a lot of choices and a very kind staff. All the sabors of ethiopian cuisine.
Read morePros: Ethiopian specialities!, vegan, eat as much as you want
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philjdomm
Points +945
For two - Edit
Love the traditional hand washing basin
Read morePros: Location, Back Parking, Staff
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beetsrock
Points +966
red lentil love - Edit
Went with a group and ordered a sampler with sambussa to share with 5 people. My favorite is the red lentil dish, but everything is delicious and it is fun to be able to taste different things and mix and match flavors. Sat in the hut, which was shipped over from Ethiopia and reassembled in the restaurant. Beautiful presentation and very friendly service.
Read morePros: friendly staff, abundant servings, authentic hut dining
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JaneMcG
Points +47
Our favorite restaurant in LA! - Edit
My husband and I eat here literally every time we come to Los Angeles. Service is wonderful, atmosphere is wonderful, most importantly, it's the best Ethiopian food we've ever had (and we eat Ethiopian almost once a week.) We've eaten here a dozen times over the last few years. Order the veggie feast and eat your heart out!! :)
Read morePros: Best Ethiopian food ever, Great atmosphere, Friendly service
Cons: Parking sometimes takes a few minutes
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brandalock
Points +173
Hearty, Healthy Ethiopian Cuisine! - Edit
My husband and I ate here over the weekend for the all you can eat lunch buffet. It was SOOOOOOO good!
Read moreAll vegan Ethiopian cuisine sans fake meats. This food is the real veggie deal.
Great price for the all you can eat buffet. I loved the lentils and split peas, as well as their sauces and dressings. The mango cake was to die for!
Highly recommend if you are int he mood for hearty, healthy, Ethiopian food!
Also very attentive service, even for a buffet. One waitress was manning a pretty busy room and didn't let a water glass go empty or a request unanswered.
Pros: All you can eat buffet, Hearty and healthy, Great Service
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ButikiGirl
Points +222
Tasty Meal! - Edit
Very tasty food. We were in a rush and had to scarf down the food. I wish I had more time to enjoy the food. I went with a flexible vegetarian and a guy that was very meat and potatoes and only ate American food (he had never tried any ethnic food before this experience). I was a bit worried that he would not be happy but everyone loved their food. The samosas were probably the best samosas I’ve had in a very long time. The food was very delicious and I didn’t have to worry about any hidden clarified butter. Great food, great service. Next time I’m in LA, I will have to try the buffet.
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Pros: Great food
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DynaMo
Points +103
A feast for the senses - Edit
Hands down my favorite restaurant in L.A., vegan or not. Consistently delicious with spices and flavors that jump off the injera and into your mouth. Get a combination platter of course - try as many dishes as you can. The red lentils are divine and the greens are always perfect. Try the pure teff injera, made with only this ancient grain (no wheat/gluten) that is reminiscent of buckwheat. Its tanginess offsets the deep rich flavors of the stews. FIrst time eating Ethiopian? This is the place for you! Say hello to Rahel herself, a most gracious host. Coffee lovers: ask about the coffee ceremony. I don't even like coffee and I LOVE this.
Read morePros: wildly good food, eat at traditional tables if you like, excellent staff and service
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JonJon
Points +21240
Excellent experience - Edit
It is rare to be able to eat vegan african food in a restaurant. That makes this one really nice, food is really excellent and you will find it nowhere else. Portions are big and they serve you different sorts of food in an ethiopian traditionnal pancake. You also can eat directly with your fingers, which is really appreciable. Staff is friendly and the restaurant has a pleasant atmosphere. You should absolutely try it!
Read morePros: excellent food, friendly staff, nice place and atmosphere
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Randallcoach
Points +20
Excellent Vegan Food, Gluten Free if needed - Edit
I've been to this restaurant several times and rate it highly. Excellent food, friendly people. They can serve gluten free injera (the spongy pancake-like bread that is used to soak up the food when eating) upon request for those who are gluten sensitive.
Read moreOne time, visited on a Sunday and the food wasn't as good. Perhaps the main chef isn't there that day, not sure.
Pros: Clean, Pleasant ambiance, Excellent vegan Ethiopian food
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JcRodriguez
Points +110
First time - Edit
Our first time eating here, we were impressed, the food was good, the service nice.... We will come back.
Read morePros: love the decor, friendly staff
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vegan_ryan
Points +3892
Great food, greater buffet - Edit
I love Ethiopian food, and this place really does it well. Additionally, they have a buffet during lunch times, and it doesn't get much better than that.
Read moreIf you're looking for something ethnic, try this place. It's all-vegan, and that's always a good thing to support.
Bring change for the parking meters, and expect to park a few blocks up or down the street.
Pros: All-vegan, Buffet
Cons: Difficult parking
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