Selam Restaurant and Cafe
Selam Restaurant and Cafe
1/2 & 1/2 Meat - Kitfo: Tartare+Dulet: Tripe, liver, raw beef ($13.99), Doro Wot: Chicken Stew ($15.99 + $1 egg), Vegetarian Combo ($13.99)
Ayib (Ethiopian Cheese)
Beef Tibs and Veggie Combo
Injera on the side
Meat lovers
Veggie combo and combo special with Kitfo
Extras
Generous amount of injera (to-go order)
Shiro Vegetarian
Meat lovers
a basket of pita bread
food
injera
Vegetarian and Vegan Combo Entree
ramen and noodles, ramen, noodle soup, noodle dish, food, noodles
Vegetarian and Vegan Combo ($13.99)
Kitfo Combo
Spiced Ethiopian black tea
Vegetarian and Vegan Combo Platter with Mushroom Tibs
Vegetable Combo and Beef Tebes
Meat Combo
Beef Tibs
Meat & Vegetarian Combo
Vegetarian and Vegan Combo with Ayib (Ethiopian Cheese)
Surai J.
Feb 2, 2025
Best of Bay , hands down!I've tried all 4 Ethiopian places near this location and the food here is flavorful and not oily. The people here show Pride, passion.Plus!!! Their prices are 30 % lower than the nearest place. 11 stars !
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Seth C.
Dec 29, 2024
Stopped by for an early dinner. Interior is basic and barebones, pretty tiny (there are maybe 8 small tables inside). Started filling up by the time we were finishing up our food. The service was great, as the gentleman helping us was kind, prompt, and helpful. The food was amazing. I've had a few other popular Ethiopian restaurants in San Jose, but the meat combination at Selam was the best I've tried. Seriously so good, and cheaper than other similar restaurants as well. Will definitely be coming back!
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Winn H.
Nov 23, 2024
Selam is perhaps my second time having Ethiopian food, and I have to admit it was what I expected. There was no wait on a Monday afternoon - understandably so - and my friend and I ordered a vegetable combo and beef tebes. All items in the vegetable combo were tasty and spiced well - some arguably too well. Aside from being a "choose your own adventure" experience, we found some of the food too salty / unexpectedly spicy - recommend confirming spice levels before ordering. The beef tebes were a tad on the tougher side, but otherwise flavorful and tasty.Service felt like fast food - order and pay at the counter. The staff member does bring it out, but after that it's pretty much a "have at it." For two people, this was definitely more than enough food, and we weren't able to finish the injira.
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Shweta S.
Oct 25, 2024
Tried the food at Selam- they have several vegan options including some different dishes which I haven't seen anywhere like Telba wot (flaxseed) Their veggie platter was great too. The cafe is small with indoor and outdoor tables. Luckily there wasn't any wait time, so we got a table right away, however the service was slow. It took almost 25-30 mins for food to arrive.Otherwise food was good.
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Josephine B.
Aug 10, 2024
10am Saturday morning 1st customers in. Food wasn't the best i've had but it wasn't had neither. good customer service and comfortable and quiet outdoor seating.
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Brian D.
Jun 2, 2024
For an old school,Much like the place that used to be in downtown CampbellThe Selma combination was decent, not rave worthy but the assortment of stable Ethiopian items was also a good value The grain, Teff *, they make the fluffy bread from is gluten free and actually good for you. It's cozy and small and much nicer inside than the center it's in! I probably would return.
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April C.
Jun 21, 2024
Such a hidden gem! I first came here during the pandemic, and I recently came back when I was in the area and the food is still just as good as I remember.My go-to is their vegetarian plate. Everything is perfectly cooked and seasoned, and the portions are generous. Peruse their menu, as they have so many other delicious options! This is a family run restaurant, and the care and quality really shines through in their service and consistency. When you visit, you'll find lots of regulars - always a good sign and speaks to a sense of community here.Support your local business - you'll be a fan too :)
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Arnaud R.
Mar 2, 2025
My favorite Ethipian restaurant of Bay Area. Delicious and large size portions. .
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Audrey ..
Jan 4, 2025
Was super hungry and wanted to share the large portion meat combo in this small cozy neighborhood hangout. There is a table outside and 4-5 tables inside.They provided water and silverware if you prefer in lieu of traditional method eating with fingers. Easy to find parking and was seated immediately.
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Robert F.
Feb 9, 2025
Delicious traditional food served in a casual restaurant. I don't know what more to say.
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