It’s all really lovely food. The salad dressing is out of this world - it’s a secret, so don’t ask what’s in it. All the flavors are balanced.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sambusa with Lentils
sabhrant
(i) The indoor decor is stunning and unique. I have not seen this type of interior design in other restaurants.(ii) The washrooms were so clean and spacious that it made me feel like I was at home (This point is usually not noticeable or not written in a review for restaurants)(iii) I went in a group of six, and we tried both veg and non-veg food. The food was delicious and better than some of the Indian restaurants I have visited. My only complaint is that the sambusas are a bit oily.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joseph Natnael
Best restaurant in the area that has vegetarian options as well as meat! Unique food that you won’t find anywhere else around Lansing unless you head towards Detroit or Ann Arbor. there are always vegetarian options.Dining Inn is an amazing experience, extremely clean bathroom.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
45nyron
Not an authentic experience. Poor food. Waiter was nice but mixed up out cards. They also had an ant problem.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
Jay M.
More or less what you would expect from a smaller city like Lansing. The portions are quite small. The spices are not too strong. It's also not at all spicy, even the dishes labeled spicy. The injera is good, though more sour than I am used to. Perhaps just fermented longer. It's not bad, but it overpowers the mild taste of the stews. If the portions were bigger, I would likely come back, but as it is, I would rather go to different cities to get Ethiopian food.
Paul Howe
Small dining area, so things are a bit crowded. Very tasty food. They offer both mild and spicy foods. If you're not sure, opt for the milder options, I chose the Friday special, which is one their spicier choices, and thoroughly enjoyed it. Parking is somewhat limited.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Subramanian Gomathinathan
Vegetarian feast platter so good ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Fridsma
My favorite restaurant! I always try to stop by when I’m in the Lansing area.Vegetarian options: Veggie Combo (and Veggie Feasts for either 2 or 3). Soooo good!!!!
Great lunch spot in Frandor area.(love eating here after hot yoga next door) Injera bread! Everything on the menu I have tried. It's healthy and delicious. So happy to have Altu's in our area ??
I ask for a side of lentils and they wrap the Ethiopian bread around the dam lentils...not that tasty!!!! I had better!!!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Dee Miles
Food is always great and consistent! Only thing I would change is a bigger salad and put it on the side for take out orders so its not warm by time you get home.
This was my first visit; lunch with a friend. Service was exceptional, and the food was delicious. Pleasantly surprised by the greens and cabbage. We will be back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegetarian Combo
John Westendorf
One of our favorite local places with great food, great staff, and a great space. Dining in has always been a good experience, though we typically will order takeout. There has never been a bad meal any time I have been, and everyone has always been very friendly. The only frustration is that our pickups will often have plastic utensils and napkins despite requesting they not be included, but in the scheme of things, this is a very minor issue. Otherwise, I haven't found anything to complain about.Vegetarian options: Many good options with great variety.Parking: There is free parking right outside, but it does tend to fill quickly.Wheelchair accessibility: Standard access through a single door via sidewalk. Movable chairs and tables inside.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sambusa with Lentils, Spicy Samosa, Vegetarian Combo, Spicy Chicken Breast Stew, Spicy Lentils, Spicy Pinto Beans, Spicy Beef Stew Spicy Chicken Stew, Spicy Beef, Lentils, Meat and Veggie Combo, Chicken and Beef Combo, Chicken Breast Stew, Mild Chickpea Sauce, Spicy Ground Peas, Chicken Stew
It’s all really lovely food. The salad dressing is out of this world - it’s a secret, so don’t ask what’s in it. All the flavors are balanced.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sambusa with Lentils
(i) The indoor decor is stunning and unique. I have not seen this type of interior design in other restaurants.(ii) The washrooms were so clean and spacious that it made me feel like I was at home (This point is usually not noticeable or not written in a review for restaurants)(iii) I went in a group of six, and we tried both veg and non-veg food. The food was delicious and better than some of the Indian restaurants I have visited. My only complaint is that the sambusas are a bit oily.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best restaurant in the area that has vegetarian options as well as meat! Unique food that you won’t find anywhere else around Lansing unless you head towards Detroit or Ann Arbor. there are always vegetarian options.Dining Inn is an amazing experience, extremely clean bathroom.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Not an authentic experience. Poor food. Waiter was nice but mixed up out cards. They also had an ant problem.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
More or less what you would expect from a smaller city like Lansing. The portions are quite small. The spices are not too strong. It's also not at all spicy, even the dishes labeled spicy. The injera is good, though more sour than I am used to. Perhaps just fermented longer. It's not bad, but it overpowers the mild taste of the stews. If the portions were bigger, I would likely come back, but as it is, I would rather go to different cities to get Ethiopian food.
Small dining area, so things are a bit crowded. Very tasty food. They offer both mild and spicy foods. If you're not sure, opt for the milder options, I chose the Friday special, which is one their spicier choices, and thoroughly enjoyed it. Parking is somewhat limited.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vegetarian feast platter so good ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My favorite restaurant! I always try to stop by when I’m in the Lansing area.Vegetarian options: Veggie Combo (and Veggie Feasts for either 2 or 3). Soooo good!!!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Vegetarian Combo, Spicy Lentils, Lentils, Spicy Ground Peas, Injera
Great lunch spot in Frandor area.(love eating here after hot yoga next door) Injera bread! Everything on the menu I have tried. It's healthy and delicious. So happy to have Altu's in our area ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sambusa with Lentils, Vegetarian Combo, Spicy Beef Stew Spicy Chicken Stew, Spicy Beef, Lentils, Injera
Absolute favorite restaurant in Lansing. Food and service are excellent, I order takeout probably 1-2x per month. Thank you, Altu's!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sambusa with Lentils, Spicy Samosa, Vegetarian Combo, Lentils, Mild Chickpea Sauce, Injera
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I ask for a side of lentils and they wrap the Ethiopian bread around the dam lentils...not that tasty!!!! I had better!!!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Food is always great and consistent! Only thing I would change is a bigger salad and put it on the side for take out orders so its not warm by time you get home.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegetarian Combo, Spicy Chicken Breast Stew, Spicy Lentils, Spicy Pinto Beans, Spicy Beef Stew Spicy Chicken Stew, Lentils, Spicy Ground Peas
This was my first visit; lunch with a friend. Service was exceptional, and the food was delicious. Pleasantly surprised by the greens and cabbage. We will be back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegetarian Combo
One of our favorite local places with great food, great staff, and a great space. Dining in has always been a good experience, though we typically will order takeout. There has never been a bad meal any time I have been, and everyone has always been very friendly. The only frustration is that our pickups will often have plastic utensils and napkins despite requesting they not be included, but in the scheme of things, this is a very minor issue. Otherwise, I haven't found anything to complain about.Vegetarian options: Many good options with great variety.Parking: There is free parking right outside, but it does tend to fill quickly.Wheelchair accessibility: Standard access through a single door via sidewalk. Movable chairs and tables inside.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sambusa with Lentils, Spicy Samosa, Vegetarian Combo, Spicy Chicken Breast Stew, Spicy Lentils, Spicy Pinto Beans, Spicy Beef Stew Spicy Chicken Stew, Spicy Beef, Lentils, Meat and Veggie Combo, Chicken and Beef Combo, Chicken Breast Stew, Mild Chickpea Sauce, Spicy Ground Peas, Chicken Stew
Really great food at a good price.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegetarian Combo