Southern California has long been known as a foodie paradise, but visitors don’t need to drive into Los Angeles to experience the eclectic diversity of cuisine. There are two drool-worthy Ethiopian restaurants right in Anaheim, each offering up a unique take on authentic Ethiopian treats, entrees and of course that addictive injera bread.
Tana Ethiopian Restaurant and Market features a casual eatery tucked into an Ethiopian market, which allows visitors to easily pick up their favorite ingredients and ready-made options. Favorite dishes include the “Gored Gored” with finger strips of lean-cut beef simmered in seasoned butter, chilies and onion. Try the Tana Special Kitfo with chopped prime beef and “mitmita,” a powder-based spicy chili. There’s also the famous Doro Wot with chicken chunks sautéed in butter with lemon juice, onion, fresh-grated ginger and served with hard-boiled eggs on the side.
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Abysinnia Restaurant is another fantastic pick known for their Quanta Firfir, made with injera bread soaked in a special stew of Quanta with dried, seasoned meat. Next, it’s sautéed in “kibbe,” or spicy butter, and served with fresh ginger, garlic and onion.
Don’t miss the Gommen with Meat, a special collard green with ginger, garlic and a variety of meats. The Byainetu is popular with vegetarians and carnivores alike. Choose to add beef if you like, or stick with the veg options with injera soaked in sauces and seasoned butter, garlic, ginger and onion. Try them both and discover your favorite!
