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Veg-options
Vegan-friendly
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Ethiopian
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Has some vegetarian/vegan options. Try the kik alecha and yemeser wot. Relocated from 2111 30th St. Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-9:00pm.
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Last update on 21 May 2021 by LoganMelton
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20 Reviews
First Review by veggiequeen
SoyKal-El
Points +2470
Enjoyable Ethiopian - Edit
Of the limited options in Lafayette, this might be the best. I got the veggie platter ($19) and really enjoyed it.
Read moreNot the best Ethiopian food I’ve had and more expensive than I expected but still good for the location.
Pros: Service
Cons: Pricey
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microfauna
Points +1696
Great Vibe, average food, high prices - Edit
Rad Kassa’s is full of charm and friendly servers. The vibe is the main reason I’ve given it 4 stars as the food itself is maybe subpar for the Ethiopian I’ve had.
Read moreFrankly, the veggie options don’t have a lot of flavor—neither chilis nor salt. This wouldn’t be a huge problem since there aren’t a lot of other Ethiopian restaurants nearby, but given the high price it’s frustrating that the veggie options don’t live up to their value.
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alexandra.winer
Points +58
delicious, always a treat to eat here - Edit
I'm from Minneapolis originally, so I miss the abundance of East African flavors I used to enjoy while living there. Ras Kassa's is authentic and delivers when it comes to flavor and portion sizes. I typically get two orders of sambusas and the vegetarian (vegan) combination which comes with kik alecha, yemsir wot, and gomen as well as salads and plenty of injera, which is enough for leftovers. the staff are super lovely and the space has such a nice atmosphere and smells amazing. I'm always bummed when my leftovers are gone and looking forward to my next visit.
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Tigra220
Points +10220
OK - Edit
Read moreVeg*ns can always find something suitable when dining at Ethiopian establishments. Ras Kassa's was no exception.
VEGGIE SAMBUSSA - lentil-filled pastry. It was good, but they don't serve theirs with the spicy sauce that typically accompanies this appetizer at other Ethiopian restaurants. Needs sauce!
HERBED HUMMUS - very tasty hummus. I suggest scooping it up with some miser wot for an explosion of flavor on your taste buds.
VEGETABLE PLATTER - unlike other locations, they don't offer a veggie platter that includes all of the best/popular veggies, which is always miser wot, tikil gomen, gomen, and fosolia. Here, if you want to get all of those you'll have to either order them separately at $15 per dish, or order 2 combo plates at $17 each, the latter of which I had to do. I got the SPICY VEGETARIAN and the VEGETARIAN combo platters. I didn't care for their split peas or the little shredded carrot pile that they put on the platter. The mixed vegetable stew, comprised of sweet potatoes, didn't win me over either. The fosolia, miser wot, gomen, and tikil gomen were delicious.
They could easily rectify the combo platter drama by offering a pick 4 for $, or something similar. There is room for improvement but overall it's a good option for dining out.
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Izanowak
Points +541
Delicious!!!! - Edit
I have never tried Ethiopian food before and this place is delicious! The staff is so sweet and friendly, and the food is filling and fantastic. I 100% recommended Ras Kassa’s!
Read morePros: Vegan-Friendly, Delicious!!, Filling
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az85
Points +159
Delish vegan assortment - Edit
Wonderful staff and amazing food. The injera flatbread is so flavorful too. Highly recommended!
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JenShuteBenson
Points +128
Good food - Edit
I love the vegetarian combo platter
Read morePros: A number of vegan dishes, Good food, Friendly staff
Cons: Sometimes phone not answered
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LoganMelton
Points +1053
Awesome Ethiopian restaurant - Edit
I have frequented Ras Kassas for about two years. I love Ethiopian food and this is a very authentic very delicious restaurant. The staff know what is vegan and the vegetarian platter is always vegan. Run by a very nice family and they are always happy to help you eat a great meal!
Read morePros: Delicious
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carsan
Points +30
Would give 5 stars if possible! - Edit
Ras Kassas is a warm and friendly Ethiopian restaurant. The vegetarian and vegan options are many, and delicious. The proprietor is Ethiopian, as are most of the staff, and they are friendly and helpful. Truly a delicious taste of Ethiopian cuisine and new and different presentation of the many vegetable options! One of our favorite places to dine out!
Read morePros: Lots of vegetarian and vegan options, Enjoyable exploration of Ethiopian culture , A fun and different dining experience
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CherylLynne
Points +97
Authentic, great food - Edit
Why isnt happy cow allowing 5 stars?! The app might have a glitch.
Read moreThis is the best Ethiopian restaurant! We are lucky enough to live nearby and eat here often. All of the Vegetarian dishes are naturally vegan; except for the mushrooms. Those are cooked in butter, but just request that they be cooked with oil instead. They always make that adjustment (maybe they will just change it with more requests!).
The staff are some of the friendliest, kindest people!
Enjoy your dinner, tip well, and be at peace!
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Ellenkm
Points +708
Very good food! - Edit
Came with one other person, ordered two dishes, and they served them together so it was like a feast! A little oily. I may ask for less next time. Nice staff, clean and comfortable. Definitely coming back.
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EarthpathAri
Points +80
Love the staff - Edit
I've been waiting to try this place and I'm sorry I waited so long! He ordered two of the vegetarian meals and shared it with three people, it was plenty of food. I honestly think this is the best Ethiopian restaurant I've ever been to and I've been to a few. I would give this place five stars if I could. The vegetarian meals are all vegan by the way.
Read morePros: The staff and owners and food
Cons: I don't live closer
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rhokaln
Points +18
FANTASTIC - Edit
Ethiopian lends itself well to vegan. The gomen (collard greens and potatoes) and the wots (spicy lentils) were amazing. The injera was the best i have had. Easy to eat vegan.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options
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sufirehorse
Points +105
Extremely Bland & Sour Food - Edit
I ordered the spicy vegetable platter and it was no where near spicey. One of the dishes had some light flavor, everything else was sour and more sour which was made more so by the rolled bread that had to be used to scoop up the food. I was disappointed because I went based on good reviews I do not recommend going unless you like very bland and sour food.
Read moreCons: Sour, Bland, Sour bread only eating utensil
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HappyCowKeown
Points +166
Fun, Ethiopian fare - Edit
It's worth eating here at least once for the experience of eating the veggie/bean/lentil curries off the injera-bread 'plate'. State that you are vegan and they adapt the veggie platter meal for you. The variety of vegan Ethiopian 'curries' is flavorful and colorful. The injera (teff-flour flatbread) is tasty but spongey - there are better Ethiopian restaurants near Denver for good injera. The restaurant is casual dining so don't dress up, after all, you are eating with your fingers! Also, expect slow, relaxed, service. The restaurant is a little run-down in places so if you are big on cleanliness you might want to skip it. My kiddos LOVE eating here for the whole 'eating-your-plate' experience. The kiddos also LOVE the injera and we always end up taking some home for the freezer.
Read morePros: Eating the 'plate' , good curries
Cons: a little run down , injera is not the best (but the kiddos love it).
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Troktagon
Points +179
Veggie sample is awesome! - Edit
Food is delicious and very flavorful. Service can be slow, but this is meant to be enjoyed with friends. My wife and I love the vegetarian sample. But, be careful if you go with meat-eaters. Everything comes out on one giant shared plate, so your veggie food could be right next to a goat curry. The waitress demonstrates how to eat the injera with your hands and makes a sample. She feeds it to one lucky guest, and doesn't seem to be too concerned if you're a vegetarian or not.
Read morePros: Flavorful
Cons: Slow
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Gabe
Points +117
great lunch buffet - Edit
Really tasty, similar in substance to Indian food (lots of rice, lentils, etc) except that all the spices are different. They have an all you can eat buffet at lunchtime, where I believe everything is vegan apart from the two meat options. Also includes unlimited little rolls of spongy flat bread that you use to pick up your food. Our waiter was friendly (almost a little too friendly) and the service overall was good.
Read morePros: mostly vegan, lunch buffet
Cons: seating is cramped
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veggoodness
Points +98
Ethiopiyuuuuuuuummmm! - Edit
Love this place! Ras Kaasas is a lovely little Ethiopian restaurant, the only one in Boulder. The restaurant has nice atmosphere including the option to eat at traditional woven basket tables indoors or creekside seating outdoors.
Read moreThey have 3 vegetarian combo plates that are all vegan: a regular veggie combo, spicy veggie combo, or mild veggie combo, and they are all delicious! The standard dishes in the combos (collards, red lentils, and yellow split peas) are all lovely, and they also have some different dishes like beets and potatoes, sweet potatoes, grilled veggies, and butternut squash. It's all very tasty and the injera (spongy crepe-like bread) is normally very fresh, soft, and good.
This is also a good place for a weekday buffet - there are always several vegan dishes and a vegan soup.
Highly recommended! It's one of the best places in Boulder to get a variety of lovingly-made vegan dishes in a combo platter. The two Ethiopian ladies who run the restaurant are also sweet as can be, and in dozens of visits I've never had a mix-up with meat on my order.
I read the other review that said the restaurant is always packed and you always have to wait. That hasn't been my experience. We go frequently and have only had to wait for a table maybe once on a weekend holiday at dinnertime. It's never full for lunch or on week nights.
I would give the place 5 cows, but Happy Cow won't let me do that for a non-vegetarian restaurant. So officially it's a four-cow rating but it's five in my heart!
Pros: Delicious food!, Creekside patio dining, Super friendly owners
Cons: Can be slow
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fondducoeur
Points +1167
Delicious Ethiopian Food - Edit
My husband and I ate at Ras Kassa's last night and it was great. We split the vegetarian and spicy vegetarian combination plates and it was way more than we could eat (lots of leftovers) and very, very good. Each combination plate came with three items (all vegan) plus we were served spiced collard greens, shredded carrot salad, and some sort of parsley/lemon/bread salad. Both meals were served together on injera bread so everything was shared.
Read moreI do not remember the names of all the dishes, but the spicy red lentils, the sweet potatoes, and the beet and potato dishes were particularly good.
If you like Ethiopian food, don't miss out on Ras Kassa's.
Pros: Great vegan selection, Very tasty food, Fun eating style
Cons: Lentil Pastry not vegan, A little pricey
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veggiequeen
Points +31
Wonderful! - Edit
We love this place! We make special trips from Missouri just to eat there! Very nice place, the food is great and the people are always nice. It's always full and we have usually had to wait, but it's worth it.
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