True Ethiopian Cuisine – Ethiopian
Step into a space filled with the aromatic warmth of berbere and slow-simmered spices, where vibrant mounds of Misir Wot and savory Ingudai Tibs are artfully arranged atop clouds of tangy, hand-torn injera. This communal dining experience invites guests to scoop through a kaleidoscope of plant-based stews, from the golden hues of Kik Alicha to the earthy richness of Gomen, celebrating the soulful traditions and heartfelt hospitality of Ethiopian cuisine.
113, Garnet Avenue, San Carlos, 94070 +16503355767 https://trueethiopiancuisine.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, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at True Ethiopian Cuisine
Dairy-Free at True Ethiopian Cuisine
True Ethiopian Cuisine in San Carlos has 14 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Package #1 (10 People), Misir Wot and Keysir Wot. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at True Ethiopian Cuisine
True Ethiopian Cuisine in San Carlos has 9 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Package #1 (10 People), Keysir Wot and Package #4 (10 People). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at True Ethiopian Cuisine
True Ethiopian Cuisine in San Carlos has 14 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Misir Wot, Keysir Wot and Package #4 (10 People). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at True Ethiopian Cuisine
True Ethiopian Cuisine in San Carlos has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Doro Wot, Lamb Tibs and Green Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at True Ethiopian Cuisine
True Ethiopian Cuisine in San Carlos has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Doro Wot. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at True Ethiopian Cuisine
True Ethiopian Cuisine in San Carlos has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Doro Wot. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at True Ethiopian Cuisine
True Ethiopian Cuisine in San Carlos has 10 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Misir Wot, Keysir Wot and Atakilt Wot. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at True Ethiopian Cuisine
True Ethiopian Cuisine in San Carlos has 11 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Misir Wot, Keysir Wot and Atakilt Wot. 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 True Ethiopian Cuisine
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Doro Wot | 1.3 g | 51.1 g |
| Atakilt Wot | 74.6 g | 15.8 g |
| Lamb Tibs | 2.4 g | 14.8 g |
| Green Salad | 0 g | 14.1 g |
| Gluten-Free Injera | 46.6 g | 8.1 g |
| Misir Wot | 7.9 g | 6.9 g |
| Beef Tibs | 37.2 g | 6.8 g |
| Dinich Wot | 81 g | 6.1 g |
| Kik Alicha Wot | 12.8 g | 1.8 g |
| Tomatoes Salad | 8 g | 1.5 g |
| Gomen Wot | 8.7 g | 1.2 g |
| Fassolia Wot | 9.2 g | 0.9 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Friday
- 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Saturday
- 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Menu
Vegetarian and Vegan
Each dish includes three rolls of Injera.
- Misir Wot - $17.95: Pureed split red lentils stewed in our deliciously rich berbere sauce with onions, garlic and ginger. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Atakilt Wot - $17.95: Chopped cabbage, sliced carrots and potatoes simmered with turmeric, onions, garlic, ginger, and vegetable oil. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kik Alicha Wot - $17.95: Split yellow peas prepared with onion, garlic, ginger and turmeric. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gomen Wot - $17.95: Chopped Collard Greens simmered in a mild herb sauce added red onion, garlic and turmeric Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shiro Wot - $16.95: Roasted and powdered chickpeas are simmered in a mild berbere sauce with vegetable oil or Ethiopian butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fassolia Wot - $18.95: Green beans and carrots cooked in a mild herbed oil with onions, garlic, ginger and turmeric. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dinich Wot - $16.95: Potatoes and carrot stewed with red onions, garlic, ginger, turmeric and special seasoning. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Keysir Wot - $18.95: Beets, cabbage and potatoes cooked with red onions, garlic, ginger and special seasoning. 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Combo - $23.95: Miser Wot, Atakilt Wot, Gomen Wot and Kik Alicha Wot or pick any 4 veggie dishes of your choice. Dietary tags: Halal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ingudai Tibs (Mushroom) - $19.95: Chopped mushrooms sautéed with red onions, garlic, bell pepper and fresh tomatoes. (Spicy or Mild) Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Green Salad - $11.95: Lettuce, tomatoes, red onions and green peppers with homemade dressing. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tomatoes Salad - $10.95: Fresh sliced tomatoes, red onions, jalapeños without the seeds served with fresh lime and olive oil. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Beef, Chicken and Lamb
Our meat dish comes with one small side order of any of the veggie dishes
- Beef Tibs - $22.95: Beef cubes sautéed with Ethiopian seasoning and cooked with red onions, garlic, bell peppers and finish with Ethiopian butter. Served mild or spicy Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Alicha Wot - $22.95: Extra lean pieces of chopped beef prepared mild in spiced butter, turmeric, garlic and ginger. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Tibs - $22.95: Cubes of lamb meat seasoned with onion, green pepper, tomato and rosemary, Served sizzling. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Doro Wot - $24.95: Chicken stew, thick red sauce flavored with spiced Ethiopian butter, Berebere, onion, garlic and ginger. Served with one hard boiled egg and two chicken drumstick. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Key Wot - $21.95: Skinless cubed pieces of chicken cooked in special red sauce (berbere) and added red onion, garlic and clarified butter. Served mild or spicy. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Alicha Wot - $22.95: Lean chopped lamb simmered in mild sauce with butter, onion, garlic, ginger and turmeric. Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Additional Regular Injera - $3: Traditional Ethiopian flatbread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gluten-Free Injera: 100% Teff flour flatbread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Catering Packages
Catering packages available for 10-30 people. Prices shown for 10 people base.
- Package #1 (10 People) - $290: One meat and two veggie dishes of choice. Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Package #2 (10 People) - $280: Three Veggie Dishes of your choice. Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Package #3 (10 People) - $305: Two meat and two Veggie Dishes of your choice. Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Package #4 (10 People) - $290: Four Veggie Dishes of your choice. Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about True Ethiopian Cuisine
- Is True Ethiopian Cuisine dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. True Ethiopian Cuisine has 14 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Package #1 (10 People), Misir Wot and Keysir Wot.
- What can I eat at True Ethiopian Cuisine on a dairy-free diet?
- Package #1 (10 People), Misir Wot and Keysir Wot carry the dairy-free tag, out of 14 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does True Ethiopian Cuisine have vegan options?
- Yes. 10 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Misir Wot and Keysir Wot.
- Is True Ethiopian Cuisine gluten-free?
- 9 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 True Ethiopian Cuisine?
- Doro Wot, at roughly 51.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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