Abyssinia - Toronto

The decor could use some improvement, but the staff is sincere and welcoming. I ordered lamb tibs with a side of salad on injera, a soft and spongy flatbread. I had to adjust to eating with my hands by using a piece of injera to pick up the lamb. For dessert, I was served freshly popped popcorn and a delightful cup of Ethiopian coffee made from freshly roasted and ground beans. The coffee had a distinct and delightful flavor.

I had never tried Ethiopian food before, so I followed the recommendation of the very helpful waitress. It was delicious! Even the picky children enjoyed their meals. I would definitely go back again.

My visit to this restaurant on New Year's Eve was a pleasant surprise. The place was not crowded, likely due to people celebrating elsewhere, so we had the restaurant to ourselves. The owners and their family were there, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. As someone who had never tried Ethiopian food before, I was overwhelmed by the menu options. The waitress was helpful in guiding us towards a few dishes to try. The food arrived promptly and was served in generous portions. I opted for the vegetarian dish, which was flavorful but not spicy. It was accompanied by sourdough bread in its own pan, allowing me to easily scoop up the food. The waitress provided guidance on how to eat the meal, which I appreciated. We enjoyed watching the countdown with the family and were even offered a glass of champagne to share in the celebration. The food, atmosphere, and hospitality were all noteworthy. I would definitely return if ever in Toronto again, especially considering the affordable prices for the portion sizes.

We went on New years Eve. It wasn't busy at all obviously because everyone was out getting drunk for the countdown, so we had the place to ourselves which was really nice. The owners and the family were there so that was nice and it felt very warm and welcoming when we went it. Now neither of us had ever tried Ethiopian food before so we were a overwhelmed with the choices on the menu but the waitress helped us decide between a few dishes. When the food came out which was pretty quick, it was a huge portion which we were delighted with. I ordered the vegetarian option which wasn't spicy but was full of flavour. They served mine with a sour dough in its own pan and my dish on the side so i could tip it into the middle use the sour dough to scoop up the food. Honestly, it was beautiful food and i really appreciated the way the waitress showed us how to eat it and helped us with our choices. We sat and watched the countdown with the family which was nice. We all shared the moment with a glass of champagne which was really kind of them. I liked the food, the atmosphere and the hospitality overall from everyone inside! Id go back if i were ever in Toronto again for sure. It was cheap for the portion sizes!

Amazing and delicious food! One of my favourites on the danforth. _The lamb is Ontario raised and tastes divine!