East Africa Restaurant

The food here is absolutely delicious! Hands down, some of the best food in MTL.

Excellent! Ethiopian food is one of the most delicious culinary experiences across the globe. They will bring you a large plate full of rich spicy flavors with the soft and spongy injera underneath which should be enough to scoop up your entire plate. Vegetarian options are available too and ideally you could share with someone and if you're lucky there is room by the window. You can bring your own wine here too, if that’s something you like.

My fiance and I are literally addicted to this place. We go every two weeks to get our Ethiopian fix. Dining here literally feels like you're dining at a family members house; they are beyond welcoming, make us feel comfortable, and prepare their meals with love and passion that you can taste. The restaurants ambience is very low-key, nestled along the Sherbrooke strip in the heart of NDG. There are several occasions when they sometimes don't have what we'd like on the menu, as they're a very small operation, and I can only assume that materials run out fast, especially given how tasty things are, but they always make up for it by making us custom dishes and sides for us, which we always love. We have a running gag about going - "they're not going to serve you what you want, but what you need" - and this motto, the quality of their food, and the fact that it feels like eating with family makes us come back religiously every two weeks to have their amazing food. We have been to several Ethipoian restaurants across Canada, and this is the only place that we consistently go out of our way to go to on a consistent basis; it's not sophisticated, has modern seating, etc, but it doesn't need those things, because the food is that good. Something to note however that other reviewers have mentioned as well; you need patience to eat here. All the food and dishes are made to order, and sometimes it can take quiet long to come out, but trust me, it's worth it. In addition, the fact that two grown adults can eat handsomely for 30, including a tip, seems like a dying phenomena right now. For the cost alone this place is incredible. I'd you're reading this are you haven't already made your way to their restaurant and gotten a dual order of 18 and 20/21, this review hasn't done their rest enough justice! Go support a small local business, and enjoy! FYI - they also accommodate BYOW as well, so if you're so inclined to pair the injera with a nice bottle of wine, that's a nice option as well! Enjoy!

We came here prepared to wait and, indeed it took us 90 minutes to be served. However, the food was amazingly good! We were impressed! Their menu has affordable prices, vegan options and you may bring your own liquor. We highly recommend it! It is really worth the waiting!

This Restaurant is wonderful and the owners are very kind. I give them 5 stars because the food is simply delicious and I have no issue with the service system. For Caucasians expecting chain restaurant service, this place isn't for you. The service is kind and functions at its own pace: its all worth it, trust me. If you get 'hangry' like me, take a quick snack before getting to the place. Sometimes they run out of a kind of meat, especially late at night: Michelin star restaurants do the same. I recommend getting one more dish than the party size, for example: If you're 4 people sharing a platter, get 5 dishes and share them. All the options are delicious, have fun exploring. I've been here with groups of 4 and even 11 (Drop by early and let them know you'd like to host a group, they'll let you know if they can do it and when in the evening).

We went knowing that we would have to wait . we were prepared for it and brought cards and conversation. It was really nice to spend time in the space and with my family and I like that it’s run by a family. The injera was very ...

Food was so delicious, vibes were definitely different than your usual restaurant, felt like you were at your aunt and uncles house and they were cooking for you. But if you go with friends, bring some wine and maybe cards you’ll have a great time.

My favorite Ethiopian restaurant in Montreal. They make homemade traditional Ethiopian food, the dishes are served in a large plate, ideal to share with friends or family! Prices are very fair for the amount of food and the quality, much more so than other Ethiopian cuisine restaurant in the city. I suggest looking up the menu on the website and making a reservation and ordering ahead of time so that they can start preparing the food ahead of time. These dishes are full of flavour and spices and require time to prepare and simmer. It can take some time for the food to arrive, sometimes over an hour but you expect it and know it is worth the reward at the end! I'm so happy to have found this restaurant, my family and I always leave with a full belly and a huge smile!