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, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, glp1, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Abyssinian Kitchen
Dairy-Free at Abyssinian Kitchen
Abyssinian Kitchen in Portland has 10 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Timtimo & Atakilti Alicha, Extra Injera and Selata. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Abyssinian Kitchen
Abyssinian Kitchen in Portland has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ghostfish Meteor Shower Pale Lager (GF), Kilwa Beggie and Atakilti Alicha. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Abyssinian Kitchen
Abyssinian Kitchen in Portland has 16 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Timtimo & Atakilti Alicha, Extra Injera and Ayb. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Abyssinian Kitchen
Abyssinian Kitchen in Portland has 4 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Doro Wot, Shiro and Timtimo. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Abyssinian Kitchen
Abyssinian Kitchen in Portland has 5 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Doro Wot, Pinot Noir (Glass) and Crux Czech Pilsner. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Abyssinian Kitchen
Abyssinian Kitchen in Portland has 7 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Kitfo, Doro Wot and Pinot Noir (Glass). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Abyssinian Kitchen
Abyssinian Kitchen in Portland has 23 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Timtimo & Atakilti Alicha, Extra Injera and Selata. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Abyssinian Kitchen
Abyssinian Kitchen in Portland has 28 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Timtimo & Atakilti Alicha, Extra Injera and Ayb. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Abyssinian Kitchen
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Doro Wot | 1.3 g | 51.1 g |
| Key Sir | 3.6 g | 43.9 g |
| Kitfo | 17.4 g | 43.9 g |
| Crux Czech Pilsner | 5.2 g | 31.9 g |
| Timtimo | 7.9 g | 26.1 g |
| Kik Alicha | 7.4 g | 23.9 g |
| Shiro | 15.1 g | 21.6 g |
| Pinot Noir (Glass) | 2.8 g | 20.1 g |
| Rosé of Pinot Noir (Glass) | 88.5 g | 17.1 g |
| Ghostfish Meteor Shower Pale Lager (GF) | 8.4 g | 17.1 g |
| Smoked Fig Boulevardier | 43.9 g | 16.2 g |
| Awaze Tibs | 4.8 g | 14 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers & Salads
- Sambusa - $10: savory pastry, choice of beef or lentil filling Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Key Sir - $12: roasted beets served cold, seasonal greens, feta, serrano peppers Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Selata - $10: mixed green salad, flaxseed sprinkles, house dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Vegetarian & Vegan
- Shiro b’ Tsahli - $17: roasted chickpeas ground with spices, slowly simmered in a seasoned clay pot Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kik Alicha & Gomen - $17: yellow split peas and collard greens stewed in a spice blend Available at: dinner, lunch
- Timtimo & Atakilti Alicha - $17: red split lentils in berbere sauce, spicy seasoning blend, mixed vegetables Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beyaynetu - $23: kik alicha, gomen, timtimo, atakilti alicha, stewed yellow split peas, seasoned collard greens, spicy red lentils, mixed vegetables Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Kitfo - $26: marinated & minced lean beef, mitmita spice, herb infused clarified butter, ayb Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Doro Wot - $23: stewed chicken in berbere sauce, spicy seasoning blend, boiled egg, ayb Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Awaze Tibs - $24: tender chunks of sautéed beef, onion, tomato, peppers, awaze sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kilwa Beggie - $25: sautéed cubes of lamb, onion, garlic, herbs & spices, with or without berbere sauce Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Asa Dulet - $23: minced & sautéed tilapia filet, serrano peppers, onion, savory & spicy mitmita seasoning Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Atakilti Alicha - $10: mild vegetable stew, potatoes, carrots, cabbage Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gomen - $10: collard greens, garlic, serrano peppers Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Timtimo - $10: red lentil stew, berbere seasoning Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kik Alicha - $10: yellow split pea stew, alicha seasoning Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shiro - $10: roasted chickpeas, ground with spices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ayb - $10: mild & fresh soft cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Extra Injera - $4: 100% teff flour gluten-free flatbread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Shahi - $5: black tea, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, ginger, non-dairy Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Bottled Soda - $3: Coke, Fanta, or Sprite
- Sparkling Water - $3: San Pellegrino
- Smoked Fig Boulevardier - $15: rye, aperitivo, vino amaro, hickory smoked fig Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Areki Gimlet - $15: jasmine, singani, plum, grapefruit, almond, arak, clarified through greek yogurt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Contessa - $15: gin, rose-petal, dry vermouth aperitivo Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Marcona Martini - $15: toasted almond, vodka, dry vermouth, vermouth bianco Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Mitmita Margarita - $15: tequila, papaya, mango, combier d’orange, mitmita, serrano, clarified via cream of coconut Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Kina & Kola (sans-alcohol) - $12: african kola nut, vanilla, chinchona bark, citrus, seltzer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
- Voignier (Glass) - $11: J. Scott Cellars, Rogue Valley, Oregon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Pinot Gris (Glass) - $11: Lady Hill Winery, Willamette Valley, Oregon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Rosé of Pinot Noir (Glass) - $13: Colene Clemens Vineyards, Willamette Valley, Oregon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Ad Lucem Elaina Red (Glass) - $12: Lady Hill Winery, Columbia Valley, Oregon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Pinot Noir (Glass) - $13: Planet Oregon, Willamette Valley, Oregon Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Migration SOP IPA - $7: ABV: 7.3%, IBU: 69, Portland, Oregon Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Mac & Jack’s African Amber - $7: ABV: 5.8%, IBU: 20, Redmond, Washington Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Crux Czech Pilsner - $7: ABV: 5.2%, IBU: 35, Bend, Oregon Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- 2 Towns Prickly Pearadise Cider - $7: ABV: 5.3%, Corvallis, Oregon Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Deschutes Black Butte Porter - $6: ABV: 5.5%, IBU: 30, Bend, Oregon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Ghostfish Meteor Shower Pale Lager (GF) - $6: ABV: 4.5%, IBU: 18, Seattle, Washington Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Abyssinian Kitchen
- Is Abyssinian Kitchen dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Abyssinian Kitchen has 10 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Timtimo & Atakilti Alicha, Extra Injera and Selata.
- What can I eat at Abyssinian Kitchen on a dairy-free diet?
- Timtimo & Atakilti Alicha, Extra Injera and Selata carry the dairy-free tag, out of 10 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Abyssinian Kitchen have vegan options?
- Yes. 23 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Timtimo & Atakilti Alicha and Extra Injera.
- Is Abyssinian Kitchen gluten-free?
- 3 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Abyssinian Kitchen?
- Doro Wot, at roughly 51.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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