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Abugida Ethiopian Cafe & Restaurant Menu

Plaza Midwood77 items
Ethiopian
$
3007 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205(980) 237-2760

Appetizers

12 items

Yesega Sambusa

Pastry stuffed with special ground beef, a flavorful and satisfying meat pastry (ask for availability).

5.95

Yemisir Sambusa

Pastry stuffed with spiced lentils, a crispy and savory vegetarian delight (ask for availability).

VegetarianVegan
5.00

Tomato Fitfit

Diced tomato, onion, jalapeno peppers, and spices mixed with pieces of injera, creating a tangy and refreshing appetizer.

VegetarianVegan
7.50

Ethiopian Love

Ethiopian cheese flavored with collard greens and ground beef (kitfo), a rich and satisfying starter. Note: Contains raw or undercooked meat.

10.00

Ethiopian Cheese with Gomen

Ethiopian cheese flavored with tender collard greens, a savory and delightful appetizer.

Vegetarian
8.00

Flavorful Ethiopian Cheese

Ethiopian cheese with Mitmita & spiced butter, offering a unique blend of creamy and spicy flavors.

Vegetarian
7.00

Yesega Sambusa

Golden pastry pockets filled with savory ground beef, seasoned with Ethiopian spices.

5.95

Yemisir Sambusa

Crispy pastry stuffed with perfectly spiced lentils, a delightful vegetarian starter.

Vegetarian
5.00

Tomato Fitfit

Diced tomatoes, onions, and jalapeno peppers mixed with spices and pieces of injera, creating a flavorful and refreshing dish.

7.50

Ethiopian Love

A delightful combination of Ethiopian cheese, collard greens, and ground beef (kitfo).

10.00

Ethiopian Cheese with Gomen

Creamy Ethiopian cheese generously flavored with savory collard greens.

8.00

Flavorful Ethiopian Cheese

Ethiopian cheese with Mitmita & spiced butter, offering a unique blend of flavors.

7.00

Main Courses

37 items

Mitin Shiro Wat

SignatureMedium

Ground roasted yellow split peas cooked down in berbere sauce with onions and spices. Rich, creamy, and deeply savory — a beloved Ethiopian comfort dish.

VegetarianVeganGluten-Free
12.00

Yemisir Kik Wat

SignatureMedium

Split 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.

VegetarianVeganGluten-Free
10.00

Yedoro Tibs

Tender chicken sautéed with rosemary, onion & pepper with or without hot or mild berbere sauce, offering a versatile and flavorful chicken dish.

15.00

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.

14.00

Doro Wet

SignatureMedium

Tender 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.

15.00

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).

15.00

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).

15.00

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).

17.00

Kitfo Dulet

Signature

Finely 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.

17.00

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.

13.00

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.

VegetarianVegan
12.00

Zelzel Wet

Beef strips simmered with onion in herbed butter & berbere sauce, creating a deeply flavorful and tender stew.

16.00

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.

16.00

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.

45.00

Abugida Mix (Kornis)

Signature

A special mix featuring meat firfir, kitfo, & aybe, providing a diverse tasting of beef dishes. Note: Contains raw or undercooked meat.

29.00

Abugida Tender Beef Tibs

Signature

Tender grilled beef cubes sautéed with onions, jalapeño, and rosemary in herbed butter and Ethiopian spices. A house specialty served with one side of vegetables.

15.00

Abugida Kitfo

Signature

Minced 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.

18.00

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.

28.00

Vegetarian Sampler

Signature

A 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.

VegetarianVegan
16.00

Mitin Shiro Wat

SignatureMedium

Ground roasted yellow split peas cooked down in berbere sauce with onions and spices. Rich, creamy, and deeply savory — a beloved Ethiopian comfort dish.

VegetarianVeganGluten-Free
12.00

Yedoro Tibs

Tender chicken sautéed with fragrant rosemary, onions, and peppers, available with either hot or mild berbere sauce to suit your taste.

15.00

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.

14.00

Doro Wet

SignatureMedium

Tender 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.

15.00

Yebege (Lamb) Alecha Fitfit

Pieces of injera mashed with savory Yebege Alecha, then topped with fresh hot green pepper for an added kick.

15.00

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.

15.00

Lamb Tibs

Tender lamb sautéed with aromatic rosemary, onions, and peppers, available with either hot or mild berbere sauce for a customizable spice level.

17.00

Kitfo Dulet

Finely chopped prime beef seasoned with Ethiopian butter, onions, jalapenos, and Mitmita, served with Gomen for a balanced taste.

17.00

Beef Tibs

Succulent tender beef cubes sautéed with fresh onions, tomatoes, jalapenos, fragrant rosemary, and authentic Ethiopian spiced butter.

13.00

Firfir

Pieces of injera sautéed in a vibrant red pepper sauce with garlic, butter, and berbere sauce. Can be customized with added meat.

Vegetarian
12.00

Zelzel Wet

Tender beef strips simmered to perfection with onions in a rich herbed butter and berbere sauce, offering a deep, savory flavor.

16.00

Kitfo

Special minced lean beef, served mid-rare or well-done, seasoned with herbed butter, Mitmita, and Ethiopian clarified butter. A true classic.

16.00

Meat Lover Combination

Signature

A delightful combination featuring lamb alecha or lamb tibs, key wot, and key doro wet, perfect for those who enjoy a variety of meats.

45.00

Abugida Mix (Kornis)

Signature

A hearty combination of meat firfir, kitfo, and aybe, offering a diverse taste of Ethiopian cuisine. Perfect for meat lovers.

29.00

Abugida Tender Beef Tibs

Signature

Tender grilled beef cubes sautéed with onions, jalapeño, and rosemary in herbed butter and Ethiopian spices. A house specialty served with one side of vegetables.

15.00

Abugida Kitfo

Signature

Minced 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.

18.00

Abugida Feast

Your choice of chicken or beef stew served alongside all the vegetarian dishes (excluding shiro and house salad) for a complete meal.

28.00

Vegetarian Sampler

Signature

A 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.

VegetarianVegan
16.00

Sides

17 items

Gluten Free Injera

Injera made with gluten-free flour, maintaining the traditional spongy texture and slightly sour taste for those with dietary restrictions.

Gluten-FreeVegan
3.00

Extra Injera

Additional spongy, slightly sour flatbread made with teff & bere flour, essential for scooping up your meal.

Vegan
2.00

Side Order Veggies

A rotating selection of delicious seasonal vegetables, perfect as a healthy accompaniment to any meal.

VegetarianVegan
4.00

Aybe

A side of traditional Ethiopian cottage cheese, perfect for cooling spicy dishes and adding a creamy texture.

Vegetarian
3.00

Tekil Gomen

Cabbage sautéed with onions, garlic, jalapeno peppers & spices, a light and refreshing vegetable option.

VegetarianVegan
9.00

Kik Alecha

Yellow peas flavored with onions, herbs & spices, creating a mild and hearty lentil stew.

VegetarianVegan
9.00

Potatoes & Carrots

Potatoes and carrots cooked with onions, garlic, jalapeno peppers & spices, a comforting and aromatic vegetable dish.

VegetarianVegan
9.00

Gomen

Chopped & seasoned collard greens, jalapeno peppers, cooked with onions & garlic, a healthy and flavorful side dish.

VegetarianVegan
10.00

Gluten Free Injera

A special serving of Injera made with gluten-free ingredients, maintaining the traditional spongy texture and flavor.

VeganGluten-Free
3.00

Extra Injera

An additional serving of the spongy, slightly sour Ethiopian flatbread, essential for scooping up dishes.

Vegan
2.00

Side Order Veggies

A supplementary order of mixed vegetables, steamed and lightly seasoned, ideal for adding greens to your meal.

VegetarianVeganGluten-Free
4.00

Aybe

A refreshing side of traditional Ethiopian cottage cheese, perfect for balancing rich flavors.

Vegetarian
3.00

Yemisir Kik Wat

SignatureMedium

Split 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.

VegetarianVeganGluten-Free
10.00

Tekil Gomen

Sautéed cabbage, cooked with onions, garlic, jalapeno peppers, and spices, offering a tender and well-seasoned vegetable side.

VegetarianVeganGluten-Free
9.00

Kik Alecha

Flavorful yellow peas, slow-cooked with onions, herbs, and spices, creating a comforting and wholesome side.

VegetarianVeganGluten-Free
9.00

Potatoes & Carrots

Hearty potatoes and sweet carrots cooked together with onions, garlic, jalapeno peppers, and a blend of spices.

VegetarianVeganGluten-Free
9.00

Gomen

Fresh collard greens, chopped and seasoned, cooked with onions and garlic, offering a nutritious and flavorful side dish.

VegetarianVeganGluten-Free
10.00