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Walia Ethiopian Cuisine
Ethiopian Restaurant and African Restaurant$$$$
Central San Jose, 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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34 Tips and reviewsFilter:
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- doro wot
- collard greens
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- big portions
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Athonia CappelliMarch 4, 2016vegans: 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
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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.
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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.Upvote4Downvote- JKAugust 14, 2021Try alicha wot or split peas in turmeric sauce, shiro (spiced chickpeas) and gomen (wilted collard greens with onion and spices)
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Michael ClarkeSeptember 7, 2014Meat 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.UpvoteDownvote
Chanan WaliaNovember 27, 2018Get 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.UpvoteDownvote
Anthony HandDecember 31, 2011For 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.Upvote1Downvote
WillFebruary 12, 2017Everything here is delicious. Gluten free injera, 100% teff, upon request. Chickpeas and the darker sauced chicken are the best.Upvote1Downvote
Best Ethiopian restaurant among the many in San Carlos. The twins are so nice! Get the combos and share with friends.UpvoteDownvote
Ankit PatelMarch 26, 2018The vegetarian food is awesome. The platter can fill 2 people and it's fairly cheap.
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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!Upvote1Downvote
Cris PearsonMay 23, 2014The meat combo is amazing. I crave it regularly ever since I tasted it here.
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Kc MuellerAugust 18, 2017Great vegetarian food, big plates, awesome meat as well. Good beerUpvoteDownvote- Pretty good Ethiopian in San Jose area. Almost on par with Zeni's (which is always crowded).UpvoteDownvote
Motoki BandaiApril 1, 2013If you are a party of two, get the veggie combo and then add a meat. More than enough and tastes great!Upvote1Downvote
Secret WineSeptember 27, 2013Get an Ethiopian stout, or commercial or homemade meade while you're here
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Kavita SrinivasanMarch 11, 2014Their Misir Wot has a far deeper taste than the other popular ethiopian places I have been to.UpvoteDownvote
Just plain awesome Ethiopian food and super friendly service!!!UpvoteDownvote
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Walia Ethiopian Cuisine
2208 Business Cir (at S Bascom Ave.)
San Jose, CA 95128
United States
San Jose, CA 95128
United States
Serving a variety of traditional Ethiopian dishes using recipes...(Show more)
Closed until 11:30 AM (Show more)
- Mon, Wed–Thu
- 11:30 AM–3:00 PM
- 5:00 PM–9:00 PM
- Fri
- 11:30 AM–3:00 PM
- 5:00 PM–9:30 PM
- Sat
- 11:30 AM–9:30 PM
- Sun
- Noon–9:00 PM
(408) 645-5001
Features
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Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
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"If you are wussy with spicy food, beware. The food is delicious (best Ethiopian I've had in the Bay Area), but it can absolutely be spicy!"
Tom McGhan - 8.2
"Great food and friendly staff. If it's your first time, make sure to come hungry. Ingera bread is filling and delicious."
Alex Escamilla - 7.4
"The veggie platter is delicious."
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