Almaz Cafe – Middle Eastern
Step into a vibrant sanctuary where the intoxicating aroma of berbere and slow-simmered stews invites you to linger over communal platters of tender Doro Wot and savory Zilzile Tibs. Crisp, garden-fresh salads topped with seasonal berries offer a bright, refreshing contrast to the rich, earthy flavors of traditional Ethiopian fare, creating a dining experience that feels both nourishing and deeply soulful.
140, South 20th Street, Philadelphia, 19103 +12155570108 https://almazcafes.com0Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Price range: $$
Dietary options: halal, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Starters
- Almaz House Salad - $12: Tomato, red onions, cucumber, hard-boiled egg, and romaine lettuce with a side of red wine vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $15: Hearts of romaine lettuce, grated parmesan cheese and croutons tossed with caesar dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Berry Salad - $22: Romaine lettuce, strawberries, tomatoes, chopped pecans or walnuts served with a side of balsamic vinegar Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Ethiopian Salad - $12: Romaine lettuce, tomato, red onion, jalapeno pepper and olive oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek Salad - $15: Romaine lettuce, black olives, sliced red onion, cucumbers, feta cheese served with side of honey balsamic vinegar dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Ethiopian Dishes
- Firfir - $22: Injera moistened with tender cubed beef simmered in organic Ethiopian butter, berbere sauce with garlic and authentic Ethiopian spices
- Doro Wot - $22: Chicken stew. Tender chicken leg and thigh marinated in lemon, sauteed in seasoned butter and stewed in red pepper sauce, flavored with onions, garlic, ginger root and pinch of cardamom. Served with side sour cream Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Doro Tibs - $22: Strips of chicken breast sauteed with onions, jalapeno pepper, rosemary, exotic herbs, organic Ethiopian butter topped with doro sauce Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Zilzile Tibs - $22: Strips of tender beef sauteed with onions, jalapeno pepper, rosemary, exotic herbs, organic Ethiopian butter, served with awaze sauce
- Sega Alecha - $22: Beef alecha. Tender cubes of beef marinated with Ethiopian butter sauteed with onion, tomato, fresh garlic and mild curry Dietary tags: Halal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Keyewot - $22: Tender beef marinated cooked with tomato, red onion, garlic, berbere sauce, ginger root and pinch of cardamom. Served with side of sour cream
- Gored Gored - $22: Tender cube of beef dipped in Ethiopian butter and awaze sauce (spice sauce)
- Kitfo - $22: Ethiopian steak tartare. Lean tender chopped prime beef seasoned with Ethiopian butter and mitmita (powdered chili pepper and red pepper)
- Yebege Tibs - $22: Tender cubes of boneless leg of lamb sauteed with onion, tomato, jalapeno pepper, rosemary, herbed with purified organic Ethiopian butter served with side of red lentil and cabbage stew
- Yebege Alecha - $22: Tender cubes of boneless leg of lamb marinated with Ethiopian butter and Almaz special seasoning sauteed with onion, tomato, garlic and mild curry
- Chicken Curry - $22: Strips of chicken breast cooked with onion, red and green peppers, tomato, garlic, curry powder, pinch of cinnamon, served over rice and side cabbage stew Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics
- Beef Curry - $22: Tender beef marinated with tomato, red onion, garlic, berbere sauce, ginger root, curry powder and pinch of cardamom. Served over rice with side of cabbage Dietary tags: High-Fiber
Ethiopian Vegetarian Dishes
- Misir - $12: Split red lentils cooked in berbere sauce and fine herbs blended with chopped onions Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline
- Alicha Misir - $12: Whole lentils cooked with turmeric, onions, green peppers and spiced with various Almaz spices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline
- Tikelgomen - $12: Lightly spiced vegetable stew of cabbage, carrots and potatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, 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
- Kikalecha - $12: Yellow split peas flavored with turmeric, green peppers and various spices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline
- Shiro - $12: Chickpeas powder cooked in berbere sauce and fine herbs blended with chopped onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Slow-Carb
- Foule - $12: Faba beans smashed and spiced, garnished with fresh diced tomatoes, green pepper and onions Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline
- Keyesir - $12: Red beets cooked with potatoes, onion, garlic, oil and seasoned with Almaz special seasoning Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline
- Vegetarian Combination - $22: Combination of all vegetarian dishes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Desserts
- Triple Layers Chocolate Cake - $12: Provided by local well known pastry shop Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Baklava - $12 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Bassetts Ice Cream - $12 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
Beverages
- Fresh Fruit Smoothie - $12: All fresh fruits
Sides
- Injera (Ethiopian Bread) - $12: Traditional Ethiopian flatbread made with teff grain Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
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