Abugida Ethiopian Cafe & Restaurant Menu
Appetizers
12 itemsYesega Sambusa
Pastry stuffed with special ground beef, a flavorful and satisfying meat pastry (ask for availability).
Yemisir Sambusa
Pastry stuffed with spiced lentils, a crispy and savory vegetarian delight (ask for availability).
Tomato Fitfit
Diced tomato, onion, jalapeno peppers, and spices mixed with pieces of injera, creating a tangy and refreshing appetizer.
Ethiopian Love
Ethiopian cheese flavored with collard greens and ground beef (kitfo), a rich and satisfying starter. Note: Contains raw or undercooked meat.
Ethiopian Cheese with Gomen
Ethiopian cheese flavored with tender collard greens, a savory and delightful appetizer.
Flavorful Ethiopian Cheese
Ethiopian cheese with Mitmita & spiced butter, offering a unique blend of creamy and spicy flavors.
Yesega Sambusa
Golden pastry pockets filled with savory ground beef, seasoned with Ethiopian spices.
Yemisir Sambusa
Crispy pastry stuffed with perfectly spiced lentils, a delightful vegetarian starter.
Tomato Fitfit
Diced tomatoes, onions, and jalapeno peppers mixed with spices and pieces of injera, creating a flavorful and refreshing dish.
Ethiopian Love
A delightful combination of Ethiopian cheese, collard greens, and ground beef (kitfo).
Ethiopian Cheese with Gomen
Creamy Ethiopian cheese generously flavored with savory collard greens.
Flavorful Ethiopian Cheese
Ethiopian cheese with Mitmita & spiced butter, offering a unique blend of flavors.
Salads
2 itemsMain Courses
37 itemsMitin Shiro Wat
SignatureMediumGround roasted yellow split peas cooked down in berbere sauce with onions and spices. Rich, creamy, and deeply savory — a beloved Ethiopian comfort dish.
Yemisir Kik Wat
SignatureMediumSplit red lentils slow-cooked in aromatic berbere herb sauce with onions and spices. A hearty and deeply flavored Ethiopian staple — naturally vegan and gluten-free.
Yedoro Tibs
Tender chicken sautéed with rosemary, onion & pepper with or without hot or mild berbere sauce, offering a versatile and flavorful chicken dish.
Yedoro Alecha
Chicken breast marinated in niter kibeh (butter), stewed with onion, garlic & ginger, served with a hard-boiled egg for a savory and tender experience.
Doro Wet
SignatureMediumTender chicken leg simmered in Ethiopian herbed butter (niter kibeh), garlic, onion, and slow-cooked berbere sauce, served with a boiled egg. A classic Ethiopian staple.
Yebege (Lamb) Alecha Fitfit
Pieces of injera mashed with Yebege Alecha, topped with fresh hot green pepper, a unique and flavorful injera dish (ask for availability).
Yebege (Lamb) Alecha
Tender lamb pieces prepared in niter kibeh, spiced with onions, garlic, ginger & curry, offering a mild and aromatic flavor (ask for availability).
Lamb Tibs
Tender lamb sautéed with rosemary, onion & pepper with or without hot or mild berbere sauce, offering a versatile and flavorful lamb dish (ask for availability).
Kitfo Dulet
SignatureFinely chopped prime beef seasoned with Ethiopian butter, onion, jalapeno & Mitmita, served with Gomen, a spicy and aromatic beef dish. Note: Contains raw or undercooked meat.
Beef Tibs
Tender beef cubes sautéed in onions, tomato, jalapeno, rosemary & Ethiopian spiced butter, offering a rich and aromatic experience. Add Awazay for extra spice.
Firfir
Pieces of injera sautéed in red pepper sauce, garlic, butter & berbere sauce, a unique and savory dish. Options to add meat, chicken, or lamb.
Zelzel Wet
Beef strips simmered with onion in herbed butter & berbere sauce, creating a deeply flavorful and tender stew.
Kitfo
Special minced mid-rare or well-done lean beef seasoned with herbed Butter Mitmita and spices, with Ethiopian-style clarified butter. Note: Contains raw or undercooked meat. Add Aybe for $1.00.
Meat Lover Combination
A generous combination of Lamb Alecha or Lamb Tibs, Key Wot, and Key Doro Wet, perfect for meat enthusiasts to savor multiple Ethiopian stews.
Abugida Mix (Kornis)
SignatureA special mix featuring meat firfir, kitfo, & aybe, providing a diverse tasting of beef dishes. Note: Contains raw or undercooked meat.
Abugida Tender Beef Tibs
SignatureTender grilled beef cubes sautéed with onions, jalapeño, and rosemary in herbed butter and Ethiopian spices. A house specialty served with one side of vegetables.
Abugida Kitfo
SignatureMinced lean beef seasoned with herbed butter (niter kibeh) and mitmita spice, served mid-rare or well done. Accompanied by aybe (Ethiopian cottage cheese) and gomen (collard greens). A house specialty. May be served raw or undercooked.
Abugida Feast
Your choice of chicken or beef wet served with all the vegetable dishes (except shiro & house salad), a truly satisfying meal for those who want to try a bit of everything.
Vegetarian Sampler
SignatureA colorful Ethiopian feast featuring all vegetarian dishes (except shiro and house salad) served on injera. Includes gomen, kik alecha, tekil gomen, yemisir kik wat, and potatoes & carrots. Perfect for first-time Ethiopian food diners, vegans, and vegetarians.
Mitin Shiro Wat
SignatureMediumGround roasted yellow split peas cooked down in berbere sauce with onions and spices. Rich, creamy, and deeply savory — a beloved Ethiopian comfort dish.
Yedoro Tibs
Tender chicken sautéed with fragrant rosemary, onions, and peppers, available with either hot or mild berbere sauce to suit your taste.
Yedoro Alecha
Chicken breast marinated in niter kibeh (butter), stewed with onions, garlic, and ginger, resulting in a mild and flavorful chicken dish, served with a hard-boiled egg.
Doro Wet
SignatureMediumTender chicken leg simmered in Ethiopian herbed butter (niter kibeh), garlic, onion, and slow-cooked berbere sauce, served with a boiled egg. A classic Ethiopian staple.
Yebege (Lamb) Alecha Fitfit
Pieces of injera mashed with savory Yebege Alecha, then topped with fresh hot green pepper for an added kick.
Yebege (Lamb) Alecha
Tender lamb pieces gently prepared in niter kibeh (spiced butter) with onions, garlic, ginger, and a hint of curry for a mild, savory stew.
Lamb Tibs
Tender lamb sautéed with aromatic rosemary, onions, and peppers, available with either hot or mild berbere sauce for a customizable spice level.
Kitfo Dulet
Finely chopped prime beef seasoned with Ethiopian butter, onions, jalapenos, and Mitmita, served with Gomen for a balanced taste.
Beef Tibs
Succulent tender beef cubes sautéed with fresh onions, tomatoes, jalapenos, fragrant rosemary, and authentic Ethiopian spiced butter.
Firfir
Pieces of injera sautéed in a vibrant red pepper sauce with garlic, butter, and berbere sauce. Can be customized with added meat.
Zelzel Wet
Tender beef strips simmered to perfection with onions in a rich herbed butter and berbere sauce, offering a deep, savory flavor.
Kitfo
Special minced lean beef, served mid-rare or well-done, seasoned with herbed butter, Mitmita, and Ethiopian clarified butter. A true classic.
Meat Lover Combination
SignatureA delightful combination featuring lamb alecha or lamb tibs, key wot, and key doro wet, perfect for those who enjoy a variety of meats.
Abugida Mix (Kornis)
SignatureA hearty combination of meat firfir, kitfo, and aybe, offering a diverse taste of Ethiopian cuisine. Perfect for meat lovers.
Abugida Tender Beef Tibs
SignatureTender grilled beef cubes sautéed with onions, jalapeño, and rosemary in herbed butter and Ethiopian spices. A house specialty served with one side of vegetables.
Abugida Kitfo
SignatureMinced lean beef seasoned with herbed butter (niter kibeh) and mitmita spice, served mid-rare or well done. Accompanied by aybe (Ethiopian cottage cheese) and gomen (collard greens). A house specialty. May be served raw or undercooked.
Abugida Feast
Your choice of chicken or beef stew served alongside all the vegetarian dishes (excluding shiro and house salad) for a complete meal.
Vegetarian Sampler
SignatureA colorful Ethiopian feast featuring all vegetarian dishes (except shiro and house salad) served on injera. Includes gomen, kik alecha, tekil gomen, yemisir kik wat, and potatoes & carrots. Perfect for first-time Ethiopian food diners, vegans, and vegetarians.
Sides
17 itemsGluten Free Injera
Injera made with gluten-free flour, maintaining the traditional spongy texture and slightly sour taste for those with dietary restrictions.
Extra Injera
Additional spongy, slightly sour flatbread made with teff & bere flour, essential for scooping up your meal.
Side Order Veggies
A rotating selection of delicious seasonal vegetables, perfect as a healthy accompaniment to any meal.
Aybe
A side of traditional Ethiopian cottage cheese, perfect for cooling spicy dishes and adding a creamy texture.
Tekil Gomen
Cabbage sautéed with onions, garlic, jalapeno peppers & spices, a light and refreshing vegetable option.
Kik Alecha
Yellow peas flavored with onions, herbs & spices, creating a mild and hearty lentil stew.
Potatoes & Carrots
Potatoes and carrots cooked with onions, garlic, jalapeno peppers & spices, a comforting and aromatic vegetable dish.
Gomen
Chopped & seasoned collard greens, jalapeno peppers, cooked with onions & garlic, a healthy and flavorful side dish.
Gluten Free Injera
A special serving of Injera made with gluten-free ingredients, maintaining the traditional spongy texture and flavor.
Extra Injera
An additional serving of the spongy, slightly sour Ethiopian flatbread, essential for scooping up dishes.
Side Order Veggies
A supplementary order of mixed vegetables, steamed and lightly seasoned, ideal for adding greens to your meal.
Aybe
A refreshing side of traditional Ethiopian cottage cheese, perfect for balancing rich flavors.
Yemisir Kik Wat
SignatureMediumSplit red lentils slow-cooked in aromatic berbere herb sauce with onions and spices. A hearty and deeply flavored Ethiopian staple — naturally vegan and gluten-free.
Tekil Gomen
Sautéed cabbage, cooked with onions, garlic, jalapeno peppers, and spices, offering a tender and well-seasoned vegetable side.
Kik Alecha
Flavorful yellow peas, slow-cooked with onions, herbs, and spices, creating a comforting and wholesome side.
Potatoes & Carrots
Hearty potatoes and sweet carrots cooked together with onions, garlic, jalapeno peppers, and a blend of spices.
Gomen
Fresh collard greens, chopped and seasoned, cooked with onions and garlic, offering a nutritious and flavorful side dish.
Beverages
5 itemsJuice (Apple & Orange)
Your choice of crisp apple or zesty orange juice, a refreshing beverage.
Milk
A refreshing glass of cold milk.
Ethiopian Tea
A comforting cup of traditional Ethiopian tea, perfect for any time of day.
Ethiopian Coffee with Ceremony
(Two cups per person) Experience the traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony, a cultural ritual of hospitality and flavor, served with care.
Ethiopian Coffee
One small traditional cup of rich and aromatic Ethiopian coffee, a perfect way to start or end your meal.