Alem Ethiopian Village – Ethiopian
Step into a vibrant sanctuary where the air is thick with the earthy perfume of berbere and slow-simmered legumes, inviting guests to gather around colorful communal platters. Crispy sambusas give way to savory fillings, while a mosaic of spicy Yemiser Wot and garlicky Gomen creates a tactile feast meant to be shared and savored by hand. This soul-warming experience celebrates the rich traditions of Ethiopian hospitality, where every bite of zesty lentil salad and hearty soup feels like an invitation into a welcoming village home.
307, East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, 53202 +14142245324 https://www.alem-ethiopianvillage.com0Cuisine: Ethiopian
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal, whole30, paleo, diabetic, sugar-free, mediterranean, pescatarian, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, anti-inflammatory, low-cholesterol, high-fiber, weight-watchers, tlc, volumetrics, detox, alkaline, raw-food, slow-carb, candida, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, pegan, lectin-free
Currently closed
Hours
- Tuesday - Wednesday
- 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Thursday - Friday
- 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday
- 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday
- 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
- Beef Sambusa - $8: Seasoned beef with onions and spices stuffed in rolls, 3 pieces per order Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Lentil Sambusa - $8: Seasoned lentils with onions and spices stuffed in rolls, 3 pieces per order Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Lentil Soup (Cup) - $5.25: Lentil soup served in a cup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Lentil Soup (Bowl) - $7.25: Lentil soup served in a bowl Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Ethiopian Selata (Salad) - $6: Tomatoes, lettuce, bell peppers with homemade dressing Dietary tags: 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, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Azifa (Spicy Lentil Salad) - $6: Whole lentils mixed with chopped onions, green peppers and tomato seasoned with garlic, white pepper, lemon and Ethiopian hot mustard Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, 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
- Yemiser Wot - $19: Split lentils slowly cooked in Ethiopian red pepper sauce and assorted 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, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Gomen - $18: Collard greens steamed, delicately seasoned and cooked with fresh garlic and pepper 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, Lectin-Free
- Yater Alitcha - $18: Yellow split peas cooked in specially flavored mild sauce 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, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Yatakilt Alitcha - $18: Steamed cabbages cooked with onions, fresh garlic and ginger Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Quosta - $18: Chopped spinach simmered in mild sauce of onions and fresh garlic Dietary tags: 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, Lectin-Free
- Half Portions of Any Two Vegetable Entrees - $22: Half an order of any two vegetarian entrees Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Portions of Any Four Vegetable Entrees - $22: Portions of Yemiser Wot, Gomen, Yater Alitcha, and Yatakilt Alitcha Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Doro Wot - $20: Spicy chicken stewed in Ethiopian red pepper sauce with spices, served with homemade cottage cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Doro Tibs - $18: Cubes of chicken breast marinated and sautéed with spices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Yebeg Tibs - $22: Cubes of lamb sautéed and cooked with onion and peppers 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
- Yebeg Tibs Juicy Spicy - $23: Juicier and spicier lamb cubes sautéed with onion and peppers 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
- Tibs (Mild) - $18: Tender beef cubes sautéed and cooked with onions and peppers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Candida
- Awaze Tibs - $20: Beef cubes sautéed and cooked with Ethiopian red pepper sauce and onions 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
- Ye Tibs Firfir - $20: Beef sautéed with onions, peppers, and Berbere mixed with pieces of injera Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Zilzil Tibs - $19: Seasoned and marinated strips of beef sautéed with onion, garlic, and peppers 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
- Kitfo (Ethiopian Steak Tartar) - $20: Minced lean beef tartar seasoned with herbal butter, mitmita, and cardamom with cottage cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Candida
- Juicy Spicy Tibs - $21: Beef cubes sautéed with red pepper sauce, onions, and peppers with juices 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 Tibs - $18: Tilapia marinated and sautéed with tomato and spices, served with Quosta Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Teff Injera - $2: Traditional Ethiopian flatbread made from teff flour 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, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Extra Regular Injera - $1: Additional serving of regular injera Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Cheesecake - $6: Slice of cheesecake
- Baklava - $7: Slice of baklava Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Tiramisu - $6: Slice of tiramisu
- Soft Drinks - $3.5: Coke, Diet Coke, Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Sprite, Mountain Dew, Dr. Pepper, Brisk Iced Tea, Lemonade, Apple Juice
- Perrier - $4: Sparkling mineral water
- Hot Spiced Tea - $3.5: Ethiopian spiced tea for one
- Ethiopian Beer (St George/Walia/Habesha) - $8: Imported Ethiopian beer
- Xingu Beer - $6.75: Brazilian beer
- Red Stripe - $6.5: Jamaican beer
- Amstel Light - $5.5: Holland beer
- Heineken - $5.5: Holland beer
- Pilsner Urquell - $5.5: Czech beer
- Miller Light - $5: Local beer
- Spotted Cow - $5.5: Local beer
- Merlot/Shiraz (Glass) - $9: Glass of red wine
- Merlot/Shiraz (Bottle) - $16: Bottle of red wine
- Enat (Ethiopian Honey Wine) - $35: Traditional honey wine sold by the bottle