Taste of Ethiopia

You’re going to experience authentic flavors and spices here that you have never had anywhere else. It was THAT GOOD! They have both Ethiopian and Caribbean dishes here and it is a perfect place for those of you who are becoming aware of your health and the plant based whole foods diet. It is similar to Indian but without the oiliness. Don’t be afraid of the collard greens; they are delicious. As well as the delicious and healthy lentil and split pea Ethiopian dishes they had Jerk Chicken and Curry chicken when I went. You want to know what soul food means? This is the place. It is well worth the $ 10.60 for buffet for this establishment over the more expensive places. The injera is DELICIOUS too and is made out of real tef, no wheat nonsense here so for you gluten free folks this is good. The laid back comfortable atmosphere with Ethiopian music playing is nice as well. This is a culinary adventure that will delight your taste buds. I give them five out of five stars, very high value, Nonpareil.

Excellent food. I very much enjoy Ethiopian food, and this place is great. I could use a little more spice, but the will be glad to give you additional spices on the side (meat meata) I think, lol.

The flavors are amazing and portions are large. It is a family style eating with your hands and the bread. I recommend getting the coffee after your meal it is amazing and is served with incense burning next to you. The service was a bit slow and the meal took a while to come but other than that it was nice. I liked most of what was on my platter however would have liked some help in picking out what to get. The prices are pretty high here as well.

Let’s not kid ourselves; there aren’t a whole lot of Ethiopian options in Michigan. It’s basically Taste of Ethiopia or Blue Nile. Taste Of Ethiopia is much better, and the use real tef in the injera. The Blue Nile is less tasty, less authentic, and has a weird all-​you-​can-​eat pricing structure that makes it much more expensive. My wife and I will make the drive all the way from Ann Arbor to eat here.
We normally get the Vegetarian Combo, the Siga Wet, and Shiro. Definitely get the shiro if you’ve never had it!

The food here was amazingly flavorful. We got the meat combination platter with some vegetarian sides, as well as Shai, or Ethiopian tea, which was like a very sweet chai. Warmed us right up.
Everything was delicious. The waitress was such a sweetheart and walked our clueless selves through the ordering process. Prices are VERY reasonable. Come here with an empty stomach and an open mind and you will be pleased. I’m glad we chose to try Taste of Ethiopia over Blue Nile, it just seems more authentic and no-​frills.

I’ve been to a couple other Ethiopian restaurants in the south east Michigan area and this one is the best! Not only was the food absolutely amazing the service was outstanding. I have been to Ethiopia and the thing I miss the most is the food and people. I had such a great experience here and will definitely return as much as I can. Plus not only is the food incredible Ethiopian coffee is the best in the world and the staff roasted beans for us at the table. If you have any reservations about trying Ethiopian food go to this restaurant. They will help you decide on what to try and make excellent suggestions. Can’t wait to go back!

I work out at Planet Fitness in the same lot and have been wanting to try this place. I was pleasantly surprised as the food was delicious and the spices were intriguing and delightful. This is a small, mom and pop, hole in the wall type of deal. No frills here, just god damn good authentic and tasty food. The food takes a very long time to come out, the service is not fast at all, but you can tell the food is made with care. My favorite part was the collard greens, and tasty sponge bread. Blue Nile is a very Americanized Ethiopian food experience. If you want authentic Ethiopian style flavors and traditional dishes, house made fresh then come here. Just make sure you aren’t pressed for time. The food is worth the wait and I will definitely be back! I love that the food is served family style on one big plate for sharing.

Despite the locale and ambiance, or lack thereof, this place is a gem. The server was charming, enthusiastic, and well informed. I was there on a Wednesday evening, and i assume because it was slow, the chef came out and spoke to my date and I took our orders before each course.
They use organic produce, and don’t quote me, I believe locally sourced meats. Great vegetarian choices, but the star is their lamb. Any way you get it prepared, it cannot be beat.
They seem to have an interesting and tasty looking lunch buffet that I am looking forward to.

Ordered: Meat combo + green beans and red lentil sides, and lamb tibbs
Ambiance: Nice small set up with painted walls and decorations to set a African mood, but definitely with a dinner vibe given the darker colors and dimmer lighting. Service was OK. The waitress was nice whenever she checked on us but wasn’t the most attentive or good at prioritizing multiple tasks. Food was predictably slow coming to the table which is par for Ethiopian. I did appreciate the warm towels for cleaning your hands though, always a refreshing treat!
Food: The meat combo platter + another dish was the right amount to feed 2 hungry people. The combo had 2 chicken «stew» dishes, a beef dish, and 2 vege sides. The stews aren’t really liquidy stews but really just refers to how they cook it. My favorite was the chicken stew with potatoes, very savory and hearty. The second was a drumstick which tasted very similar to mexican mole. Each dish had unique and bold flavors which were very enjoyable however I had one large complaint which was meat texture. Half of our dishes had very dry but tender meats, usually a result of excessive boiling of the meat intitially before it was lowered to a simmer. I wouldn’t expect this to be a regular thing as someone likely forgot to tend the stove when they prepared everything that day.
Overall I enjoyed the flavors offered by this place and would give it another shot as the dry meat could’ve been a fluke that day.

My first time at the restaurant. First impression: nothing glamorous, was there at 6 pm on Thursday and there was no one dining which was a little surprising.
The lady in the kitchen saw me coming in and came out right away to greet me and offered to choose a table. She was super friendly and spent some time talking to me and also took my food order. My server was also polite and friendly and delivered the food promptly and checked on me after I got the food.
I ordered vegetarian combination and it was tasty but not the best I’ve ever had.
Also had hot Shai (Ethiopian tea). Was my first time ordering it. Judging from the description it was supposed to be a mixture of herbs and dried fruit but it didn’t taste like it, didn’t taste like tea at all but hot water sweetened with honey. Perhaps, it’s just not what I expected.
Bottom line: great friendly service, good reasonably priced food.

The service was excellent and so was the food. Our server was super nice. We had the restaurant all to ourselves basically because we came in kind of late on a week day. She was very helpful with the menu choices and the kitfo was amazing. I’m coming back for sure.

NEED to try this!
I’m a frequent customer! The service is great and they’re so nice and welcoming. They have excellent dishes and a wide selection. They will explain dishes to you and answer any question imaginable. Truly love this place!

I have not experienced Ethiopian food before. I have nothing to compare it to, however my taste buds says this place is great. I dropped by for lunch. I was curious about the menu. However it was a lunch buffett, great! I thought to myself I can try a little of everything. Lentils (yellow and green), cabbage, green beans, plantains, fish, chicken, rice. The food was pretty good. Lentils a bit too salty. I didn’t expect to taste salt. The staff was very friendly and helpful
I returned a few weeks later to try dinner. We stood by and waited and waited for a table to be cleaned to sit at. It seemed as if we were being an inconvenience to the staff. It appears that this place is a one person establishment. I think! There is a cook in the back. But if it’s a lil busy meaning more than 2 tables, you will be neglected.
I ordered a beef dish. It was very greasy and basically was beef stew. Nothing special at all about it.
I also had a cup of Ethiopian tea which was delicious. When I requested more, I was told they didn’t have anymore-​disappointing.
There is a lack of consistency with both the food and service

We’ve been to a good number of Ethiopian places in Chicago, Grand Rapids, and the Detroit area. The quality of the dishes here at Taste of Ethiopia makes it rank in our top two of all we’ve tried.
The flavors are diverse and interesting. The meat dishes are really good — tender, nicely flavorful, and better than any similar I’ve tried.
I’ll add my two cents on their only competitor in this area, the Blue Nile. Their crazy method of pricing, which forces everyone at the table to order the full monte even if they’re not that hungry, will keep me away until they change it. You can’t even bring home what you’ve left on your tray. No such tricks here. You order what you want, and bring home what you can’t eat.
So — Great food. Friendly staff. Clean, bright dining area. A winner!

I first discovered Ethiopian Food in a delicious little place up in Lansing. When we moved to this area, I was thrilled to find we had a similar place close by! We love coming out here for dinner when we’re in the mood for something a little different. If you’re new to Ethiopian, they have a wonderful 2 – 3 person sampler plate that gives you a taste of a variety of dishes. We enjoy the vegetarian plate which is full of a variety of soft textured foods eaten with your hands using a special sour crêpe like bread. The waitresses always willing to help us choose our meals and were happy to give recommendations and suggestions. Special thanks to the young lady who correctly indicated we had ordered WAY too much food for our group and suggested what turned out to be almost the perfect sized order! Food wise, they get a 5 of 5 stars.
The décor is nice and relaxing, but beware that service is very laid back. It is set up for a leisurely dinner with lots of talking. If you are in a hurry, this isn’t the place for you! The often time very slow dinner service is the only reason they don’t get a 5 of 5 stars! Still… I strongly feel it has always been worth the wait.

Not great food as many people have commented before.
Service was very slow. The waitresses never checks to see how you are doing.
I recommend blue nile over this place any day

Really liked this place! The food is amazing and the service is super attentive. Would definitely go back!

Everything I have had here has been phenomenal. The Gomen is my go-​to dish. The taste, quality, purity of ingredients (traditional nutritious teff is used for the injera, not the substitute wheat as with some other Ethiopian restaurants), hospitality, and genuine goodness to be had here recommends a Taste of Ethiopia as the premier of Ethiopian cuisine in the Metro detroit area.
P.S: The restaurant IS open on Mondays regardless of Unilocal listing it as closed.

Great dinner with the family! We will eating there again. Soon! Kids loved it. Who can resist eating dinner with your hands. They both gave it two thumbs up. If you are looking for a ethnic restaurant I highly recommend Taste of Ethiopia. The dishes were flavorful and hearty without being heavy, greasy or salty. I’ve been looking for something other than Indian, Middle Eastern, or Thai for dinner and now I have my answer. Yea!
As far as the comments about the service being slow, I would say this place is not Fast Food. It takes time to prepare a quality meal. I would rather wait a little longer for the delicious meal we received than have some overcooked slop from a steam table rushed out in 30 seconds. The dining room does not have TVs, and how nice is it to have time to reconnect with family and friends while enjoying great meal.
I’m looking forward to having meals here with my friends who eat Halal, are Gluten intolerant or are Vegetarian. There is something for everyone! It was worth 30 minute drive from home. Now I’m trying to plan shopping trips to be near there at lunch time. (Shhh.don’t tell the family)

I’ve had lots of Ethiopian food in the US (in LA, NYC, DC, etc…) and I’ve gotta say this is hands down my favorite. Sharp yet comforting flavors made with deep integrity by passionate cooks who are overwhelmingly thrilled to share their culture.
For any foodies, this place is a MUST GO. Taste of Ethiopia is a hidden gem. Everything is good. But by far the most impressive is the Kitfo, which is essentially the most flavorful and tender beef tartare you will ever experience.
I myself have commuted over 3 hours to eat at this place and usually leave with a week’s worth of food to hold me over. It’s seriously that good.