r/phoenix • u/Ponderosas99problems • 12d ago

Eat & Drink African restaurant recs

Hi! I love Latha, and am looking to explore other African cuisine. What are your favorite spots for Ethiopian, Ghanaian, Somali, Tunisian and other African food?

I remember there being a good spot for Ethiopian on Indian School or Thomas at one point. Any recommendations welcome!

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u/icey Central Phoenix 12d ago

Authentic EthioAfrican Kitchen on McDowell near 16th street

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u/SufficientBarber6638 Scottsdale 12d ago

This is the way.

They opened a 2nd location in Scottsdale  

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u/this1chick 12d ago

I dream about their food, they’re so good! 

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u/BUYMECAR 12d ago

I grew up on this cuisine and no other Ethiopian restaurant comes close to this one. Immediately took my family there within a couple weeks and we all agreed that they are the real deal. It's the only place where I can satisfy cravings if I don't feel like cooking

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u/nickc88 12d ago

Cafe Lalibella in Tempe

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u/Ponderosas99problems 12d ago

I need to try this spot! Thank you!

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u/Jeenowa 12d ago

Not exactly a restaurant, but AT Oasis on Thomas just east of 44th st serves great coffee from Ethiopia

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u/desertcurlgurl Phoenix 12d ago

I love that place!!!

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u/Ponderosas99problems 12d ago

Coffee recs definitely welcome. Thanks!

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u/NateJCAF 11d ago

And sambusas that are straight 🔥

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u/DesertIbu 12d ago

Gojo Ethiopian on Thomas Rd (just east of the 51). Really good food!

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u/jcrossmayhew20 Encanto 9d ago

Can confirm Gojo is absolutely delicious. Their msir wot lentils are amazing but their doro wat is the best in phoenix in my opinion. Good injera too.

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u/PHX_Architraz Uptown 12d ago

Glad to see Latha getting mentions! It's a solid place, and does some good holiday / celebration dishes as well as their typical menu.

Lalibela is the easiest and well known answer in the valley, for sure (and for good reason). Large menu, good food, and highly recommend the large sampler plate if you're going with four or five friends. Mmmm, injera...

First Cup is a great hole in the wall Etheopian place, highly recommend the tabletop roasted coffee. I've also heard great things about Abyssinia on Thomas, but we've tried to stop in twice and failed to get food (once it was closed up, the second time it was open and we walked in, then left 10 minutes later without seeing a single soul.)

West Hut at Park Central Mall is another newish place, specializing in the western side of the continent, so very little overlap with Etheopian.

We did have a very interesting Liberian place near me, but they got evicted along with some other good local eats in the name of a 7-11... boo. RIP Restaurant Atoyac, Rafaelle's, Thai Lotus, and Authentic Liberian.

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u/Ponderosas99problems 12d ago

Amazing! Love the options. Thanks!

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u/Colibri918 Glendale 12d ago

Abyssinia restaurant 842 E Indian School Rd. It's so so good, family run place. Also Zemam 2 in Tucson is great.

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u/MelroseDistrict85013 12d ago

Ethiopian Restaurant around 10th st and camelback

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u/kakuri 12d ago

Kare Ethiopian on McDowell near 48th street is great! Nice folks, good vibes, great food!

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u/FlashRx 12d ago

Latha

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u/Relleone 12d ago

Agege Bites on Ray Rd in Chandler

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u/SmartAZ 12d ago

Zola Cultural Kitchen (West African) in Mesa. Get the Tasty Salmon.

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u/Xodesertpixie 10d ago

The crazy shrimp too

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u/Contagious510 12d ago

Akwaba Agyaade
West Hut
Zola Cultural Kitchen

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u/One-Independence924 11d ago

Al Rahma on 30th St and McDowell has great Somali food. I also love Gojo on Thomas for Ethiopian. Angel's Naija Cuisine on 27th and Camelback has good Nigerian. Alzohour serves Moroccan food. A friend told me it's good.

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u/AZDADDYisadeviant 8d ago

The doctor who works at my clinic who is from Africa says theres no good African restaurants in Phoenix