Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are BKG Coffee Roasters, Ras and Cafe Massawa, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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New York City's Cheap Ethiopian Destinations
Discover the vibrant flavors of East Africa without breaking the bank by exploring this curated selection of affordable Ethiopian and Middle Eastern gems across New York City. From the authentic communal dining at Awash to the convenient on-the-go options at Makina Cafe Eritrean-Ethiopian To Go, these spots showcase the rich culinary heritage of the region. You can easily pair your meal with a quality brew from local staples like Irving Farm Coffee Roasters or Stumptown Coffee Roasters, offering a well-rounded taste of the city's diverse food and cafe scene.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Ethiopian Restaurants in New York City | Cheap Ethiopian Food
- BKG Coffee Roasters · rated 5/5: American.
- Ras · rated 5/5: Indian.
- Cafe Massawa · rated 5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Yenmenat · rated 4.9/5: Ethiopian.
- RAS Plant Based · rated 4.9/5: Ethiopian.
- Addey Ababa · rated 4.9/5: Middle Eastern.
- Ras · rated 4.8/5: Ethiopian.
- Benyam · rated 4.8/5: Middle Eastern.
- Bunna Cafe · rated 4.7/5: Ethiopian.
- Awaze Ethiopian Restaurant · rated 4.7/5: Middle Eastern.
- Abyssinia · rated 4.6/5: Ethiopian.
- Makina Cafe Eritrean-Ethiopian To Go · rated 4.6/5: Middle Eastern.
- Abyssinia Ethiopian Restaurant · rated 4.6/5: Middle Eastern.
- Haile · rated 4.6/5: Middle Eastern.
- Mesob Ethiopian · rated 4.5/5: Ethiopian.
- Ghenet · rated 4.5/5: Ethiopian.
- Hav & Mar · rated 4.5/5: Seafood.
- Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant · rated 4.5/5: Ethiopian.
- Awash Ethiopian Restaurant · rated 4.4/5: Ethiopian.
- Awash · rated 4.3/5: Ethiopian.
- Bati Ethiopian Kitchen · rated 4.3/5: Ethiopian.
- Meskerem · rated 4.2/5: Ethiopian.
- Mesob Ethiopian · rated 4/5: Ethiopian.
- Sweetleaf · rated 4/5: American.
- Zagaya · rated 4/5: Mediterranean.
- Yenmenat · rated 3/5: Middle Eastern.
- Buunni · rated 3/5: Ethiopian cuisine). *.
- Irving Farm Coffee Roasters: American.
- Birch Coffee: American.
- Awash Ethiopian Restaurant: Ethiopian.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
