Imagine the injera soaking under your curries, making them fully absorb the curries flavours. All this while the injera turning a little sour with every bite from your meal. If you cant relate, you need to try the food from Almaz cafe.
I personally think this is the best flavored Ethiopian food in the city. I get the veggie platter and compared to other places, it’s the best in my opinion.Dietary restrictions: Gluten free injera available.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegetarian Platter
Leanne M
I only got carryout here but it was amazing! The service was also so friendly I hope to dine in some time to experience it . The food was great and I got plenty of it, a really good value
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jonathan C.
Quaint full-service restaurant with Ethiopian food. About half the food is Ethiopian, and the other half is (American) sandwiches and soup. I got the sega alecha (beef stew). Came with injera bread (a sour, spongy flat bread made from teff). Definitely different from the usual fare.
Germita D.
The person who was our server was also the owner, and man was he awesome. We are very familiar with the customs of Ethiopian food, but he was ready to assist and recommend dishes if we needed help and was super friendly. The restaurant is small and cozy with a second story for additional space with an aesthetic that pays homage to their culture. The food was delicious along with their shakes, and the injera was fresh and flavorful. Their portion size was perfect, especially for two people; one of them (my partner) had a huge appetite. Our only issue is the location. It is difficult to find parking as the restaurant is located near the Philadelphia City Hall. There was no wait time during the middle of the week, the prices were fair, the restroom is only one toilet and Im sure you don't have to wait, and accessibility can be a little difficult as the space is small, but it is possible.
Diane Perney
We live in NJ and love eating at AlmazEvery time we go we tell them they need to open a restaurant in South Jersey!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Srikanth Iyer
5 star for the customer service. We went in a little after the kitchen closed for Dining in. The lady who was running the restaurant made sure we got our food as a ToGo and let us dine in with cutlery to help us out. Never seen any restaurants being so considerate and willing to go out of their way to make it a pleasant experience.Vegetarian options: Get the Veggie Combo to fill andget a taste of all veggies items in the menu
Very friendly staff good portions good food. Really good casual option if you're in center city.
Izzy Moriguchi
I went to this restaurant on a Saturday night without booking beforehand. It was quite crowded, but luckily, we found a table without having to wait. The service was excellent, and the lady serving us was very kind and paid attention to every little detail.Being in search of an authentic Ethiopian dining experience, we hit the jackpot with this place. We ordered the vegetarian combination with two meat dishes, and everything was incredibly tasty! The injera served here had a thicker texture, which we appreciated compared to other places we’ve tried.To our surprise, they also served ice cream, which was unexpectedly delicious! The prices were reasonable for the area, and I will definitely be returning to this restaurant in the future.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Natalie Gauger
One of the better Ethiopian places in the city. They have a variety of options for meat and non-meat eaters. I’ve been able to go with friends of all dietary restrictions. I’m vegan and can eat many of the vegetable dishes. They also have some desserts and a really good mango
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tikil Gomen- Lightly Spiced Vegetable Stew of Cabbage Carrots and Potatoeskik-Alchia, Injera
So so great! The food was amazing and the staff were all super sweet ? we'll be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Captain
Lovely people, food was good and big portions, good Ethiopian spices tooHighly recommend it ? ? ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tikil Gomen- Lightly Spiced Vegetable Stew of Cabbage Carrots and Potatoeskik-Alchia, Injera
J G.
This has been literally the only good Ethiopian restaurant I've tried in Philadelphia. All of the other places are below average for sure. I tried the veggie sampler. First of all the portion size is very large. They also have 100% teff injeera available if you ask them and it was some of the best injeera I've had!
Sonia P.
First time trying this location, I thought the food was served bit cold compared to other Ethiopian restaurants also it tasted bland. Service was good. Spot is very small.
Chris Piedade
Small & quaint spot with a great selection of homemade dishes! Very friendly staff!
Imagine the injera soaking under your curries, making them fully absorb the curries flavours. All this while the injera turning a little sour with every bite from your meal. If you cant relate, you need to try the food from Almaz cafe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Zilzil TIBS, Chicken Stew, Doro Wot, Vegetarian Platter
I personally think this is the best flavored Ethiopian food in the city. I get the veggie platter and compared to other places, it’s the best in my opinion.Dietary restrictions: Gluten free injera available.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegetarian Platter
I only got carryout here but it was amazing! The service was also so friendly I hope to dine in some time to experience it . The food was great and I got plenty of it, a really good value
Food: 5
Service: 5
Quaint full-service restaurant with Ethiopian food. About half the food is Ethiopian, and the other half is (American) sandwiches and soup. I got the sega alecha (beef stew). Came with injera bread (a sour, spongy flat bread made from teff). Definitely different from the usual fare.
The person who was our server was also the owner, and man was he awesome. We are very familiar with the customs of Ethiopian food, but he was ready to assist and recommend dishes if we needed help and was super friendly. The restaurant is small and cozy with a second story for additional space with an aesthetic that pays homage to their culture. The food was delicious along with their shakes, and the injera was fresh and flavorful. Their portion size was perfect, especially for two people; one of them (my partner) had a huge appetite. Our only issue is the location. It is difficult to find parking as the restaurant is located near the Philadelphia City Hall. There was no wait time during the middle of the week, the prices were fair, the restroom is only one toilet and Im sure you don't have to wait, and accessibility can be a little difficult as the space is small, but it is possible.
We live in NJ and love eating at AlmazEvery time we go we tell them they need to open a restaurant in South Jersey!
Food: 5
Service: 5
5 star for the customer service. We went in a little after the kitchen closed for Dining in. The lady who was running the restaurant made sure we got our food as a ToGo and let us dine in with cutlery to help us out. Never seen any restaurants being so considerate and willing to go out of their way to make it a pleasant experience.Vegetarian options: Get the Veggie Combo to fill andget a taste of all veggies items in the menu
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Injera, Veggie Platter, Vegetarian Platter
Very friendly staff good portions good food. Really good casual option if you're in center city.
I went to this restaurant on a Saturday night without booking beforehand. It was quite crowded, but luckily, we found a table without having to wait. The service was excellent, and the lady serving us was very kind and paid attention to every little detail.Being in search of an authentic Ethiopian dining experience, we hit the jackpot with this place. We ordered the vegetarian combination with two meat dishes, and everything was incredibly tasty! The injera served here had a thicker texture, which we appreciated compared to other places we’ve tried.To our surprise, they also served ice cream, which was unexpectedly delicious! The prices were reasonable for the area, and I will definitely be returning to this restaurant in the future.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the better Ethiopian places in the city. They have a variety of options for meat and non-meat eaters. I’ve been able to go with friends of all dietary restrictions. I’m vegan and can eat many of the vegetable dishes. They also have some desserts and a really good mango
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tikil Gomen- Lightly Spiced Vegetable Stew of Cabbage Carrots and Potatoeskik-Alchia, Injera
Restaurantji Recommends
So so great! The food was amazing and the staff were all super sweet ? we'll be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lovely people, food was good and big portions, good Ethiopian spices tooHighly recommend it ? ? ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tikil Gomen- Lightly Spiced Vegetable Stew of Cabbage Carrots and Potatoeskik-Alchia, Injera
This has been literally the only good Ethiopian restaurant I've tried in Philadelphia. All of the other places are below average for sure. I tried the veggie sampler. First of all the portion size is very large. They also have 100% teff injeera available if you ask them and it was some of the best injeera I've had!
First time trying this location, I thought the food was served bit cold compared to other Ethiopian restaurants also it tasted bland. Service was good. Spot is very small.
Small & quaint spot with a great selection of homemade dishes! Very friendly staff!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegetarian Platter, Injera, Veggie Platter