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Walia Ethiopian Cuisine

Ethiopian Restaurant and African Restaurant$$$$

Central San Jose, San Jose

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8.4^/10

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Ranked #3 for healthy food in San Jose
"Can't go wrong with doro wot and veggie combo"(3 Tips)
"Try the veggie combo and request their red hot sauce🌶‼️ awesomeness"(16 Tips)
"Almost on par with Zeni's (which is always crowded)."(2 Tips)
"collard greens with onion"(2 Tips)

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doro wot
collard greens
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beer
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Shiro
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Athonia CappelliMarch 4, 2016
vegans: this is a vegetarian friendly menu to be sure. They have watt, collards, injera and more. Try the veggie combo and request their red hot sauce🌶‼️ awesomeness
Tripti BurmanSeptember 17, 2014
Been here 10+ times
A typical Ethiopian veggie combo serves 2 people. Good food and surprisingly quick service. Ask for chilli powder if u like spice . Check-in on Yelp might get you a free side dish.
Gunjan MishraJuly 17, 2014
Been here 5+ times
It is somewhat equivalent to Zenis in terms of taste but have rather quick service as compared to any of the Ethiopian restaurants I have gone so far. Veggi Combo, I loved it.Highly Recommended.
JKAugust 14, 2021
Try alicha wot or split peas in turmeric sauce, shiro (spiced chickpeas) and gomen (wilted collard greens with onion and spices)
Michael ClarkeSeptember 7, 2014
Meat combo was quite good. The chickpea vegetarian dish we got as a side and was just okay. Not sure I would order it again. Overall nice restaurant and good food and service. I will be back.
Chanan WaliaNovember 27, 2018
Get a combination plate for your group to get a nice variety, especially if it’s your first time trying Ethiopian. The Doro Wot was our favorite.
Anthony HandDecember 31, 2011
For two, we ordered 1 meat & 1 veggie combo (see the picture). The food was delicious & we couldn't finish it. The service was very good, too -- highly unusual for Ethiopian restaurants in general.
WillFebruary 12, 2017
Everything here is delicious. Gluten free injera, 100% teff, upon request. Chickpeas and the darker sauced chicken are the best.
Nicole POctober 16, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Best Ethiopian restaurant among the many in San Carlos. The twins are so nice! Get the combos and share with friends.
Ankit PatelMarch 26, 2018
The vegetarian food is awesome. The platter can fill 2 people and it's fairly cheap.
Eletta BonfantiAugust 3, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Best Ethiopian cuisine this side of town ... Service is impeccably pleasant ... The decor is tasteful!! Ephrem is delightful and full of positivity! The food is amazing!
Cris PearsonMay 23, 2014
The meat combo is amazing. I crave it regularly ever since I tasted it here.
Kc MuellerAugust 18, 2017
Great vegetarian food, big plates, awesome meat as well. Good beer
Sumukh DivakaraAugust 12, 2016
Been here 10+ times
Pretty good Ethiopian in San Jose area. Almost on par with Zeni's (which is always crowded).
Motoki BandaiApril 1, 2013
If you are a party of two, get the veggie combo and then add a meat. More than enough and tastes great!
Secret WineSeptember 27, 2013
Get an Ethiopian stout, or commercial or homemade meade while you're here
Kavita SrinivasanMarch 11, 2014
Their Misir Wot has a far deeper taste than the other popular ethiopian places I have been to.
LiliaNovember 9, 2015
Gored gored is so delicious! Love this place!!
Hitesh ChhabraDecember 17, 2016
Can't go wrong with doro wot and veggie combo
WyldKardApril 11, 2017
The gored gored here is fantastic. Get it raw!
Anirudh MallemDecember 24, 2016
Delicious combos.
Rusya TSeptember 2, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Just plain awesome Ethiopian food and super friendly service!!!
Samantha BergAugust 6, 2014
Vegetarian sampler is fantastic
Eliot LashJuly 17, 2016
Veggie combo and mushroom tibs!
Megha KJanuary 28, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Definitely try the Shiro and Misorwot!!
Sherri ZMarch 1, 2014
Great food and great service
MujtabaMay 12, 2017
Meat and Veggie combo plate
Howard DinitsJanuary 26, 2013
they have honey wine
Vinamrata SingalAugust 8, 2013
Awesome food, good service!
Rusya TSeptember 20, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Veggie combo must have!!
Kunal MehtaFebruary 2, 2014
Veggie combo was awesome
Catherine WuFebruary 1, 2016
loved the doro wot
Ravin JainJanuary 3, 2015
Good food and drinks
Andrew WalkerFebruary 2, 2014
Great take out!

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