Lalibela – Ethiopian
Stepping into Lalibela, guests are enveloped in the intoxicating aroma of toasted spices and the warm, communal spirit of traditional Ethiopian dining. Vibrant platters of slow-simmered stews and sizzling tibs arrive atop blankets of pillowy injera, inviting diners to tear, scoop, and share a colorful tapestry of flavors that range from hearty veggie combos to zesty, hand-stuffed sambusas.
3939, Northeast Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Portland, OR, 97212 https://lalibelaethiopianresto.com/0Cuisine: Ethiopian
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, 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, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Lalibela
Dairy-Free at Lalibela
Lalibela in Portland has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shiro, Beet/ Kayser Wot and Buticha. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Lalibela
Lalibela in Portland has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shiro, Beet/ Kayser Wot and Buticha. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Lalibela
Lalibela in Portland has 17 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Beet/ Kayser Wot, Key Wot and Veggie Combo. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Lalibela
Lalibela in Portland has 4 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shiro, Kik Alicha and Traditional Ethiopian Coffee. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Lalibela
Lalibela in Portland has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Alicha Wot. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Lalibela
Lalibela in Portland has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Key Wot and Alicha Wot. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Lalibela
Lalibela in Portland has 12 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Beet/ Kayser Wot, Key Wot and Kik Alicha. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Lalibela
Lalibela in Portland has 18 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Beet/ Kayser Wot, Key Wot and Veggie Combo. 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 Lalibela
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Family Combo | 8.9 g | 46.4 g |
| Kitfo | 17.4 g | 43.9 g |
| Traditional Ethiopian Coffee | 1 g | 32.1 g |
| Derek Tibs | 35.7 g | 30.4 g |
| Kik Alicha | 7.4 g | 23.9 g |
| Chicken Tibs | 1.8 g | 23.5 g |
| Shiro | 15.1 g | 21.6 g |
| Miser Wot | 43.2 g | 17.7 g |
| Kinche | 85.9 g | 16.6 g |
| Wine | 2.2 g | 11.7 g |
| Key Wot | 4.5 g | 10.4 g |
| Sambusa | 60.3 g | 10 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Sambusa - $6: Three thin dough shells stuffed with minced Beef or Lentils with Ginger, Garlic and Green Chili Pepper Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Timitim Fitfit - $6: Pieces of Injera mixed with Tomatoes, Jalapeno, Onion, Olive Oil, and Lemon Juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salad - $6: Fresh Lettuce, Tomatoes and Onion tossed in our homemade dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kinche - $6: Wheat grain Onions, Turmeric powder, Garlic, Olive Oil or Butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Sinig Karia - $4: Two Jalapenos stuffed with Tomato, Onion and Herbs Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Alkaline
Lalibela Specials
- Veggie Combo - $20: Misser, Shiro, Beets, Gomen, Salad sining karia Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Family Combo - $40: Key wot, Misser, Buticha Gomen, Kik, Alicha wot, salad, Beets/ Kayser Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, South-Beach
- Lalibela Special - $49: Combination of meat dishes included with Derek Tibs, Key wot, Alicha wot, Chicken Tibs, Ayeb and Collard Green mixed together and with salad on the side
Meat Dishes
- Eggs with Veggies (Enkulal Beatkailt) - $20: Spinach, Onion, Garlic, Broccoli, green Jalapeno, Olive Oil, and Ginger Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb
- Tibs - $18: Tender marinated pieces of Beef or Lamb cooked with pepper, Onion, Garlic, Tomato, Rosemary, spicy or non spicy with salad on the side Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC
- Derek Tibs - $20: Dry seasoned Meat cooked with Garlic, Black pepper, Onion, Tomato, Jalapeno and Rosemary Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kitfo - $20: Fresh minced Lean Beef seasoned with Butter and Mitmita served with ayeb and collard green cooked to your liking Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Atkilt Besaga - $18: Strips of Meat, Carrots spiced with Ginger, Onion, Garlic, and other house spices Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo
- Alicha Wot - $17: Onion, Garlic, Ginger, Turmeric, Olive Oil and other spices Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Key Wot - $17: Tender and flavorful stew cooked with Onion, Berbera sauce and other spices Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Quanta Firfir - $20: Homemade Beef jerky in a Red Pepper stew blended with strips of Injera
- Chicken Tibs - $18: Seasoned chicken cooked with Pepper, Onion, Garlic, Tomato, Rosemary, spicy or non spicy with salad on the side Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
Veggie Dishes
- Kik Alicha - $14: Split Peas delicately spiced with Garlic, Ginger and traditional spices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Miser Wot - $16: Lentils, slow cooked with Onion, Ginger, and berbere sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline
- Gomen - $12: Collard greens cooked with Onion, Garlic, Ginger and house spices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, 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
- Shiro - $16: Split Peas cooked with berbere, Garlic and spice with salad on the side Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Slow-Carb, Soy Free
- Buticha - $12: Ground Chickpeas mixed with Lemon juice, diced Onions, Jalapeno peppers Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb
- Beet/ Kayser Wot - $12: Beets and Potato delicately spiced with Garlic, Ginger 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
Beverages
- Traditional Ethiopian Coffee - $4: Ethiopian green beans roasted, ground, and boiled in a coffee pot Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Homemade Tea - $2: Homemade tea with a variety of herbs Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Soft Drinks - $2: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Fanta
- Sparkling Water - $2: Perrier, Ambo
- Beer - $5: IPA, Habesha, Corona Extra, Modelo, St. George Beer, Stella Artois
- Honey Wine - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Wine - $7
Frequently Asked Questions about Lalibela
- Is Lalibela dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Lalibela has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shiro, Beet/ Kayser Wot and Buticha.
- What can I eat at Lalibela on a dairy-free diet?
- Shiro, Beet/ Kayser Wot and Buticha carry the dairy-free tag, out of 3 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Lalibela have vegan options?
- Yes. 12 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Beet/ Kayser Wot and Key Wot.
- Is Lalibela 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 Lalibela?
- Family Combo, at roughly 46.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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