About Business

Unlike the food of almost any other country, Ethiopian cuisine has grown in a vacuum, undiluted by outside forces. Its mountainous geography kept it largely isolated from its neighbors, and unlike other African countries, Ethiopia escaped European domination, except for a five-year Italian occupation/war. Only its position as a stop on ancient trade routes brought Ethiopia the cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, Unlike the food of almost any other country, Ethiopian cuisine has grown in a vacuum, undiluted by outside forces. Its mountainous geography kept it largely isolated from its neighbors, and unlike other African countries, Ethiopia escaped European domination, except for a five-year Italian occupation/war. Only its position as a stop on ancient trade routes brought Ethiopia the cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, fenugreek, turmeric, and other spices that are used so creatively.
Ethiopian Food is served on centerpiece platters over injera, accompanied by plates of more injera. To eat, you simply tear off pieces of injera and scoop up bites of food. Our traditional menu incorporates beef, lamb, and chicken. And due to the Orthodox Church's fasting seasons, vegetarian dishes come in abundance and variety of flavors.
The flavorings are usually cooked slowly in Kibe, with Ethiopia grown chilli peppers combining with ginger, garlic, onion, spices, basil, and a host of less familiar spices like bishop's weed, which resembles thyme.



Berbere: A popular Ethiopian seasoning prepared from Ethiopian red chilli peppers, garlic, and other spices. Berbere is sun-dried and then mixed with more spices and is used in wots.
The story starts with our owner and chef, a longtime Portland resident and proud Black- and woman entrepreneur. She brings the essence of Ethiopian cuisine to life by blending fresh local ingredients with traditional spices. The result? A family- and vegan-friendly menu served in an elegant, white-tablecloth setting on the 2nd floor, complete with a full bar and a variety of vegetarian choices. Read More

Mission Statement

We offer more than just a meal – we provide an immersive dining journey. Our white-tablecloth restaurant elevates ethiopian cuisine with style and sophistication. Perfect for any occasion, we promise top-tier service, an inspiring atmosphere, and a menu full of flavor-rich dishes that honor our cultural heritage. We offer more than just a meal – we provide an immersive dining journey. Our white-tablecloth restaurant elevates ethiopian cuisine with style and sophistication. Perfect for any occasion, we promise top-tier service, an inspiring atmosphere, and a menu full of flavor-rich dishes that honor our cultural heritage.

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