Little Ethiopia Restaurant

Ethiopian, African, Italian

4.5

1048 South Fairfax Ave , Los Angeles CA, 90019

About Ethiopian FoodEthiopia is like an island in the middle of Africa, a mountainous region with different climate and culture than all the surrounding countries. Over the centuries, traders brought back spices and ideas from other cultures, which we made our own. Following are descriptions of a few items that are unique to Ethiopian cuisine.Injera - This soft crepe is made from teff, a grain native to Ethiopia that grows nowhere else in Africa. We traditionally eat with our fingers, using a piece of injera to hold our food, and then eat the injera.Berbere - Though chili peppers are native to the New World, there are records of them being used in African and Indian cooking as long ago as the 1700's. One of the most typical uses in Ethiopia is to make berbere, a spice mix that also includes ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, allspice, coriander and other seasonings. Berbere is used as a base for many Ethiopian stews and sauces.Niter Kebbeh - Every cook has their own recipe for the spiced clarified butter known as Niter Kebbeh, which is used for frying and for flavoring grain dishes. The butter is heated with onion, garlic, ginger, basil, fenugreek and other spices, then is cooled after it has absorbed the herb flavors.

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Location

1048 South Fairfax Ave , Los Angeles, CA

(323) 930-2808

Hours

Tuesday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Wednesday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Thursday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Friday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Saturday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Sunday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

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Dinner

Accessible

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Overall rating

4.5

(12 reviews)

December 16, 2018 Verified Purchase

Nice menu selection especially lots of seafood. Live music. Service was good. It’s a little loud. No view through the window at night which was a bummer.

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September 3, 2017 Verified Purchase

Excellent food, nice people. Specially, My 8 year old son love this restaurant.

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July 23, 2017 Verified Purchase

Food and service were great. I was a little stunned to pay $8 for a bowl of romaine lettuce and tomatoes. That was my only complaint.

Lynda M.

July 17, 2016 Verified Purchase

Love the food. Injera is the best bread in the world. The green beans in tomato sauce were really tasty.

Lynda M.

November 16, 2015 Verified Purchase

Pleasant, peaceful, well-priced and tasty option with some street parking in the area. One of the 2 or 3 restaurants I patronize most often in LA. :-)

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July 27, 2014 Verified Purchase

Great server Clean eating area very prompt serving food Food hot and Tasty Clam Chowder to die for the Best I have ever eatin

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May 18, 2014 Verified Purchase

Tasty food, good value, and pleasant, peaceful atmosphere - winning combination. :)

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May 1, 2014 Verified Purchase

Very limited options for vegetarians. Sit inside or outside under cover looking over the lake. A really nice atmosphere. Consistently get outstanding service.

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February 9, 2014 Verified Purchase

the rice served with the fish tacos should have something on it.....butter or some flavoring in the form of a sauce.....it could be a light sauce. the Buffalo chicken was chicken with hot sauce (granddaughter wasn't happy with it) everything else was fine.

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January 14, 2014 Verified Purchase

Love this place. We brought some friends to celebrate ones birthday. We first brought them to City Grille about a year ago and now it is their favorite. Just the best food and service one could ask for.

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January 2, 2014 Verified Purchase

The food and service were great. Sadly the loud music and hooka smoke were a huge turnoff.

Lindsay H.

November 2, 2013 Verified Purchase

Food was delicious and service was excellent.

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