Abyssinian Kitchen – Middle Eastern
This vibrant sanctuary invites guests to gather around shared platters of tangy, spongey injera, where the air is thick with the intoxicating scent of berbere and slow-simmered spices. Vivid mounds of ruby-red beets, golden lentils, and velvety chickpea shiro create a kaleidoscope of color and flavor, while signature dishes like the fiery Doro Wot and buttery Kitfo offer a deep, soulful journey through East African culinary traditions. Every bite is a tactile celebration of heritage, encouraging diners to tear, scoop, and savor a rich tapestry of textures that turn a simple meal into an intimate communal feast.
2940, Northeast Alberta Street, Portland, OR, 97211 https://abyssiniankitchen.com/0Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, nut-free, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, high-protein, keto, halal, mediterranean, pescatarian, diabetic, heart-healthy, plant-based, sugar-free, low-fat, whole30, paleo, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, weight-watchers, raw-food, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, pegan, candida, macrobiotic, lectin-free
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
- Sambusa - $10: savory pastry, choice of beef or lentil filling Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Key Sir - $12: roasted beets served cold, seasonal greens, feta, serrano peppers Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Selata - $10: mixed green salad, flaxseed sprinkles, house dressing Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Shiro b’ Tsahli - $17: roasted chickpeas ground with spices, slowly simmered in a seasoned clay pot Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Kik Alicha & Gomen - $17: yellow split peas and collard greens stewed in a spice blend Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Timtimo & Atakilti Alicha - $17: red split lentils in berbere sauce, spicy seasoning blend, mixed vegetables Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Beyaynetu - $23: kik alicha, gomen, timtimo, atakilti alicha, stewed yellow split peas, seasoned collard greens, spicy red lentils, mixed vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Kitfo - $26: marinated & minced lean beef, mitmita spice, herb infused clarified butter, ayb Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Doro Wot - $23: stewed chicken in berbere sauce, spicy seasoning blend, boiled egg, ayb Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Awaze Tibs - $24: tender chunks of sautéed beef, onion, tomato, peppers, awaze sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Slow-Carb
- Kilwa Beggie - $25: sautéed cubes of lamb, onion, garlic, herbs & spices, with or without berbere sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Asa Dulet - $23: minced & sautéed tilapia filet, serrano peppers, onion, savory & spicy mitmita seasoning Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Atakilti Alicha - $10: mild vegetable stew, potatoes, carrots, cabbage Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Gomen - $10: collard greens, garlic, serrano peppers Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Timtimo - $10: red lentil stew, berbere seasoning Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Kik Alicha - $10: yellow split pea stew, alicha seasoning Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Shiro - $10: roasted chickpeas, ground with spices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Ayb - $10: mild & fresh soft cheese Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Lectin-Free
- Extra Injera - $4: 100% teff flour gluten-free flatbread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Shahi - $5: black tea, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, ginger, non-dairy
- Bottled Soda - $3: Coke, Fanta, or Sprite
- Sparkling Water - $3: San Pellegrino
- Smoked Fig Boulevardier - $15: rye, aperitivo, vino amaro, hickory smoked fig
- Areki Gimlet - $15: jasmine, singani, plum, grapefruit, almond, arak, clarified through greek yogurt
- Contessa - $15: gin, rose-petal, dry vermouth aperitivo
- Marcona Martini - $15: toasted almond, vodka, dry vermouth, vermouth bianco
- Mitmita Margarita - $15: tequila, papaya, mango, combier d’orange, mitmita, serrano, clarified via cream of coconut
- Kina & Kola (sans-alcohol) - $12: african kola nut, vanilla, chinchona bark, citrus, seltzer
- Voignier (Glass) - $11: J. Scott Cellars, Rogue Valley, Oregon
- Pinot Gris (Glass) - $11: Lady Hill Winery, Willamette Valley, Oregon
- Rosé of Pinot Noir (Glass) - $13: Colene Clemens Vineyards, Willamette Valley, Oregon
- Ad Lucem Elaina Red (Glass) - $12: Lady Hill Winery, Columbia Valley, Oregon
- Pinot Noir (Glass) - $13: Planet Oregon, Willamette Valley, Oregon
- Migration SOP IPA - $7: ABV: 7.3%, IBU: 69, Portland, Oregon
- Mac & Jack’s African Amber - $7: ABV: 5.8%, IBU: 20, Redmond, Washington
- Crux Czech Pilsner - $7: ABV: 5.2%, IBU: 35, Bend, Oregon
- 2 Towns Prickly Pearadise Cider - $7: ABV: 5.3%, Corvallis, Oregon
- Deschutes Black Butte Porter - $6: ABV: 5.5%, IBU: 30, Bend, Oregon
- Ghostfish Meteor Shower Pale Lager (GF) - $6: ABV: 4.5%, IBU: 18, Seattle, Washington