Take-out
African
Eritrean, Ethiopian
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Ethiopian/Eritrean cuisine serving spiced vegetable, lentil, and potato dishes. This restaurant opened in Mar 2014. Open Tue-Sun 11:30am-9:30pm. Closed Mon.
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8 Reviews
First Review by Midorish
jessicabutcher
Points +54
Amazing Ethiopian Cuisine - Edit
While roadtripping up to Acadia, we decided to stop in Portland for dinner and landed on Red Sea. Off the bat, the staff were so so kind. And then the food came… it was incredible, so flavorful! It was a cold and rainy night and the warm meals were sooo comforting. Would 10/10 recommend!
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BethRo
Points +27
Vegetarian platter was as good as everyone said. - Edit
Not a vegan so can’t speak to that, but was happy to introduce my vegetarian kid to one of my favorite cuisines here.
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SableStrout
Points +1258
Local & Flavorful - Edit
The veggie sampler is vegan and it’s flavorful and filling! (Potatoes, cauliflower, sautéed spinach, stewed lentils, and stewed okra.) Check this out when you want something hearty and homemade.
Read morePros: Delicious, Filling, Homemade
Cons: Not entirely vegan , Only a couple vegan options
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Joolie
Points +20
Great vegan sampler platter - Edit
Love East African food and this was our the first time trying it here in Portland. I was skeptical about getting it to go since it doesn't seem like injera travels well. But happy to say it was absolutely delicious. We tried the vegan/vegetarian sampler and the falafel and hummus. All tasty, and the hummus was especially good. Will definitely go back.
Read morePros: Excellent food, Friendly owner, Cute neighborhood
Cons: No delivery
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LadySnowIva
Points +156
They don't microwave your food - Edit
The food is always fresh so the wait is long but worth it. Staff is friendly. All vegetarian options are vegan as far as I know. There is no dairy and they use vegetable oils.
Read moreThe best Shiro you'll ever have.
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Vegan_Bri
Points +76
Yum! - Edit
This was my first time trying Ethiopian/Eritrean food. It was delicious! There were three of us so we got the veggie sampler platter & added a Fūl entree. So much food.. this could have comfortably fed 4 people! We walked out absolutely stuffed. The red lentil dish was the fav of the group but everything was good. Loved the injera! Will definitely go back when we're in the area.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Good price, Friendly owners
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Dr.KathleenBartlett
Points +73
Delicious Ethiopian Food! - Edit
Red Sea is authentic Ethiopian, even the decor, which is bright yellow walls and florescent lighting is what you can expect to find in a developing country.
Read moreThere is a vegetarian section, which is vegan. I went with a group. For 5 people, we shared 2 vegetarian samplers and ordered a falafel and lentil samosa appetizers. This was plenty of yummy food for the group.
The falafel is excellent, served with a red pepper hummus. The lentil samosas are spicy.
The veg sampler platter came with 2 lentil dishes, a yellow and a red. I liked the spicy red lentils. Several veggies: sautéed spinach, okra, and a cabbage, carrot potato and turmeric sauté that i also enjoyed. And the familiar teff, spongy pancakes for eating with.
everyone loved the food.
The owners are an Ethiopian couple in their senior years. Apparently they saved so he could stop driving the cab and open the restaurant. He is sweet and a pleaser.
Pros: food is yummy, owner is sweet
Cons: dining room chilly after 7:30p in late december
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Midorish
Points +11
Delightful and Fresh Food for All Palates - Edit
The dishes are both homey and subtle, and the owners are great hosts.
Read moreThe injera is dark and hearty--sour but not too sour, and definitely not diluted with wheat flour to the point of blandness (a major fault in many E/E restaurants).
The menu has been expanded--the one on their Facebook page doesn't do it justice, especially the vegetarian dishes. Most dishes are vegan friendly. The shiro is especially delightful and arrives bubbling in its own pot. Other favorites are the mustard greens, all the lentil dishes, the cabbage...they're all great.
Updated from previous review on Thursday June 25, 2015
Pros: Clearly made to order, Lovely, friendly owners, Healthy and delicious
Cons: No other customers, Seriously, Portland, Support this local gem!
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