Meskel – Ethiopian
The air at Meskel is thick with the intoxicating scent of toasted spices and clarified butter, drawing guests into a warm space where communal dining is elevated to an art form. Vibrant mounds of slow-simmered lentils and velvety shero rest atop tangles of sourdough injera, while sizzling pans of tender tibbs and spiced kitfo bring a bold, savory depth to the shared table. It is a sensory journey that celebrates the ritual of the meal, inviting diners to tear, scoop, and savor every layer of these deeply traditional flavors.
2605, East Cherry Street, Seattle, WA, 98122 +12068601724 https://meskelethiopian.com0Cuisine: Ethiopian
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, 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, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Meskel
Dairy-Free at Meskel
Meskel in Seattle has 11 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side Greens, Side Bozena Shero and Side Red Lentils. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Meskel
Meskel in Seattle has 7 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side Greens, Side Bozena Shero and Side Cabbage. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Meskel
Meskel in Seattle has 16 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shero, Side Greens and Side Bozena Shero. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Meskel
Meskel in Seattle has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Doro Wot. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Meskel
Meskel in Seattle has 4 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side Bozena Shero, Doro Wot and Side Cheese. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Meskel
Meskel in Seattle has 5 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side Bozena Shero, Doro Wot and Side Cheese. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Meskel
Meskel in Seattle has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Side Bozena Shero. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Meskel
Meskel in Seattle has 13 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side Red Lentils, Side Cabbage and Side Yellow Lentils. 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 Meskel
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Doro Wot | 1.3 g | 51.1 g |
| Vegetable Combination | 112.7 g | 46.7 g |
| Green Chicken | 40.1 g | 28.6 g |
| Shero | 9.3 g | 21.7 g |
| Red or Yellow Lentils | 9.8 g | 21.4 g |
| Side Yellow Lentils | 9.7 g | 19.7 g |
| Side Red Lentils | 26 g | 11.9 g |
| Honey Wine (Bottle) | 66.5 g | 7.8 g |
| Chicken Tibbs (Doro Tibbs) | 42.4 g | 7.6 g |
| Side Cheese | 0.4 g | 7.5 g |
| Coffee | 39.3 g | 5.6 g |
| Extra Injera | 33.1 g | 5.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Beloved Selections
- Vegetable Combination - $25: Red lentils, cabbage, carrots, potatoes, Shero (chickpea sauce), greens, and tomato fitfit Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Special - $28.5: Berbere-infused steak, Red Cabernet, red and orange bell peppers, and sweet onion Available at: dinner, lunch
Veggies & Meats
- Red or Yellow Lentils - $20: Lentils with onion, garlic, and spices, served with homemade cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shero - $22: Chickpeas cooked with onion, garlic, and spices, served with homemade cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Tibbs (Yegeg Tibbs) - $24.5: Cubes of lamb sautéed with onion and spices, served with salad Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Tibbs (Yebere Tibbs) - $24.5: Cubes of beef sautéed with onions and spices, served with salad Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tibbs (Doro Tibbs) - $22: Cubes of chicken sautéed with onion and spices, served with salad Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bozena Shero - $22: Cubes of beef mixed with shero cooked with spices, onion, garlic, served with homemade cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kitfo (Steak Tartar) - $24: Lean minced beef served raw or medium rare, sautéed and served with cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Chicken - $22: Cubes of chicken sautéed with spinach, mild spices, garlic, and onions, served with salad Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Doro Wot - $23: Chicken simmered in spices, garlic, onions, served with homemade cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quanta Firfir - $23: Dried beef stewed in Berbere sauce and other spices mixed with injera Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Keye Firfir - $23: Cubes of beef cooked with onion, garlic, and spices mixed with chopped injera, served with homemade cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
Add-ons
- Gluten Free Teff Injera Substitution - $3: Pure Teff Injera (2 pieces) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic
- Extra Injera - $2: Additional pieces of bread 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
Sides
- Side Salad - $5.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Cheese - $5.5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach
- Side Fitfit - $5.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Side Greens - $5.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Bozena Shero - $5.5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Red Lentils - $5.5 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
- Side Yellow Lentils - $5.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Cabbage - $5.5 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, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Mango Juice - $5 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, 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, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Guava Juice - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Sparkling Water - $5
- Soda - $4: Sprite, Coke, Diet Coke, Pepsi
- Ethiopian Tea - $4.5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Coffee - $5
- Honey Wine (Glass) - $12 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Honey Wine (Bottle) - $33 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, Lectin-Free
- Other Wines (Glass) - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Other Wines (Bottle) - $32 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Ethiopian Beer - $7.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Other Beers - $6.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Frequently Asked Questions about Meskel
- Is Meskel dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Meskel has 11 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side Greens, Side Bozena Shero and Side Red Lentils.
- What can I eat at Meskel on a dairy-free diet?
- Side Greens, Side Bozena Shero and Side Red Lentils carry the dairy-free tag, out of 11 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Meskel have vegan options?
- Yes. 13 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Side Red Lentils and Side Cabbage.
- Is Meskel gluten-free?
- 7 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 Meskel?
- Doro Wot, at roughly 51.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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