Abyssinia Ethiopian Restaurant

All of it, I go EVERY time I visit Memphis. My #1 spot!! It's the best Ethiopian food outside of Adam's Morgan in DC!

Great food, huge portion, great service. The sides weren't as seasoned as the meat was, but still it was a great meal. Parking is a little cramped, but very nice homey feel inside. I will be back next chance I get when working in Memphis.

Ethiopian food is a rare find here, and at Abyssinia, it feels like enjoying a meal at home with family. The owners are incredibly kind and patient as they recommend dishes. Sadly, I did not get any pictures of the food because we devoured it so quickly! I recommend getting a family platter with a few different meat options so you can taste multiple dishes. Everything is delicious, from the cabbage to the meat to the spiced tea. The location is a bit hidden in a plaza off of Poplar, so don't miss this place!

I am pretty sure Abyssinia is my favorite restaurant in Memphis. I have been eating there for more than 20 years, and the quality has not gone down one little bit. I got delivery from them Friday using GrubHub for lunch, and my vegetarian combo plate came extremely fast and incredibly flavorful. From mustardy lentil salad to multiple variations of warm lentils, to warm and savory cabbage/potato/green bean/carrot combo, to cold jalapeno-beet salad and the most perfect injera (Ethiopian sourdough you use to pick up the food with your hands), every single bite was exciting, delicious, and just so, so, pleasing. I chowed down a bunch before taking a photo of the vegetarian combo goodness today, so my apologies for an incomplete picture. The platter easily amounts to more than one meal and is perfect shared alongside one of their other options (like their deliciously simmered doro wat chicken) with a friends.  Abyssinia's longstanding storefront on Poplar can easily be missed, but don't miss it!

We went in as a large group. The owner came out and was super nice to offer us the shared plate experience. I'd recommend service if managed by the owner. The food itself was okay, I personally didn't find it that flavorful but others in the group liked it.

The food was delicious, the owners were lovely and warm, and the service was great. I'd recommend this to anyone looking to expand their cuisine or is wanting some good Ethiopian food!

This is one of the best kept secrets of DELICIOUS and affordable food. They need a heads up if you want to be seated. I LOVE the veggie platter and my husband/Mom will usually add a lamb dish.

Their vegetable plate is wonderful! Often times I'll drop by after a long day just for the vegetable plate for take out. It's a short-cut to augment my dinner at home with extra veggies.

Husband and I came here for lunch on a Friday afternoon. Extremely impressed with the food. We've had our share of Ethiopian/Eritrean cuisine, but this place tops all the others. It was perfectly spiced and without excessive oil. Injera was amazing. We got to meet the chef and owner, both extremely friendly and hospitable. Bonus, they have a prayer area for those who need it! Highly recommend and very family-friendly.

Yummy food! Great portion sizes. All entrees come with 2 injera so there will be plenty to eat!