Mashed fava beans cooked with spices, oil, and onions, commonly eaten for breakfast.
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Widely considered the 'Number One' ful spot in the capital for over 36 years. It is a high-speed, high-flavor operation where the beans are boiled for five hours in massive pots and served in piping hot metal bowls to a crowd of market traders and locals.
📍 Edge of Mercato Market, Addis Ketema, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia · View on Maps
The owner brings a unique cross-cultural expertise, having mastered her skills in Saudi Arabia before returning to Ethiopia. The beans here are slow-cooked for a staggering 10 hours, resulting in a texture that is exceptionally creamy and rich.
📍 Rwanda Street, Bole District, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia · View on Maps
While famous for its 'Beyaynetu' platters, Kategna is the gold standard for consistent quality. It offers a more 'upscale' traditional environment where the ingredients are guaranteed fresh and the service is professional.
📍 Bole Road (near Medhanialem Church) or Gabon St (Meskel Flower), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia · View on Maps
A cozy, unassuming neighborhood spot that locals swear by for a quiet morning meal. It's less chaotic than the market spots but maintains the same 'home-cooked' flavor profile that defines great Ful.
📍 BL-03-573 Street, Bole, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia · View on Maps