Lacto
African
Ethiopian, Eritrean
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Traditional Ethiopian food. A separate section of the menu is dedicated to vegetarian/vegan dishes. Food is served family style, and there is a sampler plate that consists of 8 or so small dishes for 2 people to share. Open Mon 11:00am-10:00pm, Wed-Thu 11:00am-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-11:00pm, Sun 11:00am-10:00pm.
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52 Reviews
First Review by amandassage
GiselleBenitez
Points +205
Delicious and so filling!! - Edit
I absolutely love Ethiopian food. This place is wonderful and our waiter was so lovely. He was just so polite. The food was super flavorful and it just had so many different textures (a good thing). My husband got the lentil samosas and enjoyed them (they are pretty tiny though). I can't wait to go again. Now I know what my favorites are! P.S The veggie special could feed 3 ppl. It's so much food!!
Read morePros: A lot of nutritious vegan options
Cons: I dont think they have vegan dessert
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TheSanfordVegan
Points +205
Loved the experience - Edit
Great staff; friendly and informative. Such a unique eating experience, eating with our hands (we didn’t get silverware until dessert!). It was a really cool experience. Will be back for the coffee ceremony!
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Rea-LynneStarbird
Points +18
Great service, delicious and plentiful vegan options - Edit
As a vegan, it isn't always easy to find options that are delicious or unique. That is not an issue with Selam Ethiopian; I had Selam's veggie special, which included a ton of incredible dishes. It was plenty for 2 people, and we went home with leftover fit fit to eat the next day! Aside from absolutely perfect food and cost-effectiveness, we had probably the best dining service we have had in a long time. A special thanks to Abraham, our courteous server, for making our experience special! They spoke with us about how this is a family owned business, and they went above and beyond to make us feel like a part of their family. I got to meet and talk with pretty much everyone that worked there, included Selam herself! From the coffee ceremony, to the knowledgeable conversation I had with the gentlemen that served us (we learned a lot about making injera and the teff grain!) I cannot recommend this restaurant enough. You will not be disappointed with the food, service, or experience!
Read morePros: Plenty of vegan and meat options for everyone, Family owned, incredible service
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sharyn0481
Points +24
Delicious and Great Atmosphere! - Edit
For FL strip mall places, this place has a nice authentic feel. Easy to order vegan food here and the waiter was vegan savvy! Everything was delicious including the iced tea. Highly recommended!
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TanyaK
Points +290
Something different - Edit
Happy to finally try Ethiopian food. It was very different from anything I tried before. A little bit similar to Indian food, but special “bread” they use is very unique. Very friendly owners and cozy atmosphere inside. Would recommend for anyone who is looking for new flavors.
Read morePros: Great vegan options, Friendly owners, Cozy interior
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ramonjkk1
Points +33
Amazing, great for the whole food plant based crowd - Edit
The 2 vegan special sampler is huge even for 2 proud members of the clean plate club.
Read morePros: Whole food plant based , Delicious and different , Messy finger eating
Cons: Messy finger eating
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JessRomano
Points +169
Very good! Totally worth it😄 - Edit
It was very nice meeting the owner. She is very friendly and happy to tell you all about Ethiopian culture! A must go definitely😄
Read morePros: Many vegan options , Portions are big , The owner is a very nice lady
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Vegan-in-Training
Points +132
Delicious Food, but triple check order! - Edit
Glad to find this gem among the Orlando theme park madness. Excited for the vegan options, the Salam veggie special was flavorful and the bread was warm and moist. I also ordered the Shiro (pureed split peas) and it was very yummy if you like split pea. The gentleman was very attentive, even showed me how to properly eat the dishes :)
Read moreOnly disappointment is that I ordered 2 orders of the lentils (vegan) somosas but got the ones with meat...😒I must've said "the lentils one, ok?" 3 times but I guess they misunderstood. It was a takeout order so I didn't find out until after I got to the hotel to eat... So disappointed there, but hopefully will get to try the lentils one next time.
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MichaelMerwitz
Points +66
come hungry!! - Edit
the food is authentic and traditional - no silverware so be prepared to use your hands. the portions are large, the food is very tasty without being too spicy, the service fast and friendly. will be back again!
Read morePros: lots of options , extreme tastiness
Cons: huge portions
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germanoassuncao
Points +156
Amazing food. - Edit
Great vegan options one of the best Ethiopian food I have had. Best thing in Orlando.
Read morePros: Lot of Vegan option , Parking lot , Really affordable
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CyndiClausen
Points +229
Good veggie options and nice staff - Edit
I got the veggie combination platter and loved it! The staff was really nice and recommended the tea (in house blend) and I loved that as well.
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JasonJ
Points +78
Worth Visiting - Edit
My first time eating Ethiopian food. The selam salad is delicious and the veggie combo was terrific. The bread, "injera" I believe, is made from teff with a fermentation process. Good stuff! No utensils with the veggie combo; you just tear off a chunk of bread and swipe, dab and scoop the veggies up. Prepare to get food all over your fingers!
Read moreOh, and I ate the entire veggie platter and salad by myself. Very full afterward but my stomach is digesting nicely without complaint.
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akris
Points +20
The Veggie Combination platter is pretty authentic - Edit
The veggie combination platter is good for two people and contains eight delicious veggies with injera. All of the veggies are cooked separately from the meat options to avoid cross-contamination. The owners are very friendly and helpful.
Read moreThe lentil samosa is made in a shared fryer so you might want to avoid that depending on whether it grosses you out or not.
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Birna
Points +28
Delicious vegan and gluten free food - Edit
Very welcoming and great service. The food tasted amazing and we were very satisfied 😀
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JoelEZ
Points +30
Come for the adventure - Edit
What a great place to eat. Very well priced dishes for two. So many vegan entrees and apps. Great staff who know about vegan needs. Raw meats are offered as is traditional Ethiopian food. Bring your not-yet vegan friends or significant other. Everyone will be pleased. Take the adventure tonight.
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LarissaNusser-meany
Points +26
Aahhhhhmazing - Edit
Wanted to give 10 stars but no option to do it! This restaurant is authentic Ethiopian !
Read moreAbraham is the best host helping with menu choices and making sure everything was vegan. We had the veggie sampler and all the flavors and spices were spot on! Will definitely come back!
Pros: Plenty of vegan options, Homemade honey wine was delicious , Excellent service!!
Cons: NONE!!
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houndmom
Points +296
Fantastic!! - Edit
Traditional mesob table options, very inviting and friendly host Abraham made us feel welcome. We got the selam veggie special, and it was outstanding, as were the lentil samosas. Very unrushed, relaxed atmosphere and service
Read morePlease give them a try, you will love it!
Pros: Generous portions, Great service, Authentic and delicious
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jkvegan
Points +27
Vegetable special was amazing. Everything on it was delicious! - Edit
Great find. Staff was helpful and friendly. Samosas were yummy. Vegetable special had a ton of food and was absolutely delicious.
Read morePros: Vegan specific items on menu, Knowledgeable staff
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mdsmithers
Points +190
Delicious vegan platter! - Edit
Delightful family run restaurant. A great place to eat with family, try new things, something for everyone!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Vegan section on menu, All fresh made on site
Cons: No silvers...lol, Can’t give five stars bc meat is on menu
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BeckyFL
Points +168
Wow! - Edit
This was amazing! Really! We had never been to an Ethiopian restaurant so we weren’t sure what to expect. This was just incredible! We debated what to order because of the review about the excellent mushrooms but decided to try the veggie platter for two. Everything on that beautiful platter was delicious and each one different! I’m so glad we went that way. Just so good, everyone! If you are in Orlando, you really should go and try this place!
Read morePros: Lots for vegans, Food is so good!
Cons: None
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beccavegboni
Points +79
Great Find! - Edit
I stayed in Orlando for two nights and ate here three times! The vegan food was plentiful, beautiful, and delicious. Everyone who works here is warm, friendly, and eager to please. I can't wait to get back to Orlando so I can pay them another visit.
Read morePros: Delicious vegan options
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veglogic
Points +28
Delicious! - Edit
Split the Selam Veggie Special with my husband. Everything on the platter was delicious and there was plenty on the plate and it definitely served two as advertised.
Read moreThe waitstaff was attentive, friendly and very helpful. They went out of their way to answer any questions we had about the food and shared with us a bit about thir culture. It was an amazing experience and I really hope we get back by there before we finish with our vacation.
Pros: Clearly labeled vegan options & plenty of parking
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Charlie Behrens
Points +638
Great new addition to Orlando - Edit
We really enjoyed Selam. We had their vegan platter for two and liked it a lot.
Read moreThe best part is that they make their Injira bread entirely out of Tef. Many Ethiopian restaurants in the US mix it with wheat flour for the American palette, but Tef is gluten-free. Yay!
Pros: Tef Injira, Vegan menu section, Nice people and decor
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JenStursmaCooper
Points +18
Fresh and delicious! - Edit
We stopped in on a Friday evening and got great service. The food is fresh and so flavorful! The waitress was able to make great recommendations from the vegan section of the menu, and the coffee ceremony is wonderful!
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amandassage
Points +117
This place made me happy! - Edit
I check Happy Cow from time to time to see what is new in town and was pleasantly surprised to learn that there is now a second Ethiopian restaurant in Orlando! The service was friendly, the restaurant was lovely, the pricing was reasonable and the food was delicious. We ordered the veggie combination plate for 2 and loved the mushrooms so much that we added a full order of those. I received a nice coffee presentation at the end of the meal. They are open for breakfast, as well as lunch and dinner-I look forward to trying that sometime.
Read morePros: the mushrooms!, friendly service, open for all 3 meals
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