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: high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, low-carb, keto, halal, pescatarian, diabetic, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, sugar-free, mediterranean, whole30, paleo, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, atkins, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, raw-food, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, slow-carb, candida, lectin-free, pegan
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: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Atakilt Wot - $17.95: Chopped cabbage, sliced carrots and potatoes simmered with turmeric, onions, garlic, ginger, and vegetable oil. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Kik Alicha Wot - $17.95: Split yellow peas prepared with onion, garlic, ginger and turmeric. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Gomen Wot - $17.95: Chopped Collard Greens simmered in a mild herb sauce added red onion, garlic and turmeric Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Shiro Wot - $16.95: Roasted and powdered chickpeas are simmered in a mild berbere sauce with vegetable oil or Ethiopian butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb
- Fassolia Wot - $18.95: Green beans and carrots cooked in a mild herbed oil with onions, garlic, ginger and turmeric. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Dinich Wot - $16.95: Potatoes and carrot stewed with red onions, garlic, ginger, turmeric and special seasoning. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Keysir Wot - $18.95: Beets, cabbage and potatoes cooked with red onions, garlic, ginger and special seasoning. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- 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: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Ingudai Tibs (Mushroom) - $19.95: Chopped mushrooms sautéed with red onions, garlic, bell pepper and fresh tomatoes. (Spicy or Mild) Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan
Salads
- Green Salad - $11.95: Lettuce, tomatoes, red onions and green peppers with homemade dressing. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Tomatoes Salad - $10.95: Fresh sliced tomatoes, red onions, jalapeños without the seeds served with fresh lime and olive oil. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan, Candida
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: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating, Candida
- Beef Alicha Wot - $22.95: Extra lean pieces of chopped beef prepared mild in spiced butter, turmeric, garlic and ginger. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Lamb Tibs - $22.95: Cubes of lamb meat seasoned with onion, green pepper, tomato and rosemary, Served sizzling. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Slow-Carb, Candida
- 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, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating
- 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. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Lamb Alicha Wot - $22.95: Lean chopped lamb simmered in mild sauce with butter, onion, garlic, ginger and turmeric. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating, Candida, Lectin-Free
Sides
- Additional Regular Injera - $3: Traditional Ethiopian flatbread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Gluten-Free Injera: 100% Teff flour flatbread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
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: High-Protein
- Package #2 (10 People) - $280: Three Veggie Dishes of your choice. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Plant-Based
- Package #3 (10 People) - $305: Two meat and two Veggie Dishes of your choice. Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Package #4 (10 People) - $290: Four Veggie Dishes of your choice. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Plant-Based