Cafe Abyssinia Menu

Located at 3511 Magazine St in the heart of New Orleans, Cafe Abyssinia Menu offers a delightful fusion of flavors that reflect the rich heritage of Ethiopian cuisine. Whether you're in the mood for hearty stews or lighter, fresh dishes, there's something for every palate. The restaurant serves a variety of traditional dishes, from injera (a spongy sourdough flatbread) to flavorful lentils and savory meats, all prepared with a perfect balance of spices and seasonings. Guests can enjoy dishes such as spicy tibs, doro wat, and kitfo, each crafted with fresh ingredients and a deep respect for the cultural roots of Ethiopia. The relaxed atmosphere invites you to experience authentic flavors while sipping on a refreshing beverage. Ideal for those looking to explore new tastes or savor a familiar favorite, Cafe Abyssinia is a true gem in New Orleans’ dining scene.

Appetizers Salads

Sambusa
Your choice of style: Beef, Lentils, Collard Greens, or Veggie (Potatoes and Carrots)
US$5.00
Fish Salad
Fish salad dish.
US$13.00
Injera Fish Roll
(9 pc.) Rolls. Injera wrap filled with tilapia and vegetables.
US$9.00
Ethiopian Salad
Ethiopian style salad dish.
US$8.00
Beet Salad
Beet salad dish.
US$8.00
Chicken Salad
Chicken salad dish.
US$13.00

Poultry Lamb Dishes

Doro Wot
Ethiopia's national dish. Chicken stewed in red pepper sauce and Ethiopian spiced butter.
US$16.00
Doro Alicha Wot
Mildly seasoned chicken stew served in mild sauce.
US$16.00
Doro With Gomen
Cubed, boneless chicken sautéed in a special blend of spices and cooked with collards.
US$16.00
Doro Tibs
Cubed boneless chicken sautéed in a special blend of spices.
US$16.00
Lamb Tibs
Tender cubed lamb sautéed in a blend of spices, onion, tomato, and jalapeño.
US$19.00
Lamb Wot
Freshly made lamb stew served with injera.
US$19.00
Lamb Alicha
Pieces of lamb bone and meat in a mild sauce.
US$19.00
Lamb Awaze Tibs
Cubed lamb served in a spicy Awaze sauce
US$19.00

Beef Dishes

Kitfo
Finely chopped prime beef seasoned with mitmita (spiced chili powder) and Ethiopian spiced butter.
US$18.00
Gored Gored
Chucked cubes of beef lightly sautéed with awaze and Ethiopian spiced butter. *Raw.
US$18.00
Lega Tibs
Prime beef sautéed with onions, peppers, garlic, and tomato.
US$18.00
Awaze Tibs
Chucked cubes of beef lightly sautéed with awaze.
US$18.00
Derek Tibs
Charbroiled beef tenders seasoned with spices.
US$18.00
Gomen Tibs
Collard greens and beef cooked with spices.
US$18.00

Vegetarian Dishes

Veggie Combo
Shiro, greens, lentil stew, yellow split peas, and cabbage.
US$16.00
Collard Green Stew
Collard green cooked with spices.
US$11.00
Split Red Lentil Stew
Puréed split red lentils simmered with berbere sauce.
US$11.00
Split Peas Stew
Split peas stewed in a special sauce, onion, garlic, and ginger.
US$11.00
Potato Carrot Stew
Potatoes and carrots stewed with garlic and ginger.
US$11.00
Shiro
Milled chickpeas and tomatoes.
US$11.00
Cabbage Carrot Stew
Cabbage and carrots stewed in a blend of spices.
US$11.00

Seafood Dishes

Fish Gulash
Fresh tilapia cubes marinated in spices, onion, tomato, pepper, and a touch of garlic.
US$16.00
Fish Dulet
Freshly minced tilapia sautéed in spices.
US$16.00

Desserts

Baklava
US$5.00

Cold Beverages

Soft Drink
(12 oz.) Canned drink.
US$2.50
Bottled Water
(16.9 oz.) Bottled water.
US$2.00
Perrier
US$3.00
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