Sautéed meat (usually beef or lamb) cooked with onions, garlic, and green peppers.
5 top-rated spots found
Kategna is the gold standard for consistency and quality. It gained international fame as Anthony Bourdain's first stop in Ethiopia. Their commitment to blending fresh spices daily and making sauces to order ensures a depth of flavor that is rarely matched by larger chains.
📍 Africa Ave (near Medhanialem Church), Addis Ababa, ET · View on Maps
Yod Abyssinia offers a full sensory immersion. While the food is excellent, the draw is the nightly cultural show featuring traditional dances from all of Ethiopia's regions. It is the definitive 'dinner and a show' destination in the capital.
📍 Cameroon St, Addis Ababa, ET · View on Maps
Voted the 'Best Habesha Restaurant 2025' by the local community, Totot balances high-end cultural presentation with local authenticity. The owner's rags-to-riches story is legendary, and that passion translates into some of the best-prepared meat in the city.
📍 2R54+2W4, Gerji Area, Addis Ababa, ET · View on Maps
Yilma is widely considered the best butcher in Addis Ababa. Because the restaurant is attached to the butcher shop, the quality and freshness of the beef are unparalleled. It is a no-frills destination where the meat is the undisputed star.
📍 Mickey Leland St, Addis Ababa, ET · View on Maps
A 17-year institution that has hosted thousands of global visitors. It is famous for its immersive 'mesob' dining style and a vibrant atmosphere that captures the spirit of the Ethiopian millennium celebration.
📍 Bole Road, Addis Ababa, ET · View on Maps