Fassil Restaurant — Restaurant in Vancouver

I recently had a fantastic dining experience at Fassil Ethiopian Cuisine, and I must say, it exceeded my expectations in every way. From the moment I stepped into the restaurant, I was greeted with warmth and hospitality by the owner himself, who also happened to be serving and cooking. His genuine kindness and passion for Ethiopian cuisine set the tone for the evening.

One of the highlights of the meal was the injera bread. Not only was it incredibly filling, but I was fascinated to learn about its health benefits. The combination of its unique texture and the various flavors it absorbed from the dishes made it an absolute delight to eat.

Speaking of the dishes, the veggie options such as gomen, misir wat, kik wat, and alicha were expertly prepared. Each had its distinct flavors and showcased the richness of Ethiopian spices and herbs. The balance of flavors and the use of fresh ingredients truly impressed me.

Additionally, I had the opportunity to try the siga key wat beef, and it was a standout dish. The tender beef, simmered in a flavorful blend of spices, was simply divine. The owner's expertise in preparing this traditional dish was evident, and I couldn't have been more pleased with the result.

Overall, my experience at Fassil Ethiopian Cuisine was exceptional. The combination of delectable food, friendly service, and a welcoming atmosphere made it an unforgettable dining experience. I left with a satisfied palate and a desire to return soon. If you're looking to explore the flavors of Ethiopia and be treated to genuine hospitality, I highly recommend visiting Fassil...

It actually pains me to give Fassil a less than glowing review, because they aren’t all that bad in the taste department. Whether you order a veggie combo or just one of the stews on its own, you’re sure to have a satisfying, comforting, Ethiopian meal. Certainly better than Cafe d’Afrique a few blocks up Broadway (near Thai Son), and gives the handful of Ethiopian restaurants on Commercial Drive a run for their money.

Few things to note though: The operating hours listed here are more like a guideline. During the winter, they have a different schedule which sees them closed more often during Lunch, so it’s actually better to call ahead to see if they’re even open. There was one time when me and a friend came for dinner during the winter they were supposed to be open, but the door was locked and nobody could be seen.

During the regular season in theory, they’re supposed to be open from 12pm onwards. But I’ve been to Fassil multiple times during the lunch hour, sometimes 12 on the dot, sometimes later than that, and same thing – place is completely closed. Makes it hard to have a spontaneous lunch here which is a shame because the place is so accessible (just hop on the 99 and get off at Fraser). This is my own real gripe (and I don’t think it’s a minor one either) towards an otherwise lovely restaurant. It’s a humble place, but it’s clean and the service is very polite.

One other thing is you can technically have the veg combo with your choice of meat stew in the middle, but it’s not exactly advertised. So best to ask what your...

Fassil Ethiopian Restaurant serves up delicious Ethiopian food along with a good dose of warmth and hospitality as well. It seemed to be a one man show as there was only one man who greeted us, took our orders and served us our food. He was ever so friendly and as half the people in our party were completely unfamiliar with Ethiopian cuisine, he saw to it that they were served the best options available for sampling a good variety of flavours.

Veggie Combo Siga Keye Wot Yebeg Tibs Doro Tibs

For anyone who's never had Ethiopian food, they serve the food on top of a soft flatbread, similar to a pancake in texture. This bread is called Injera and has a bit of a sour flavor to it. Extra rolls of Injera are given, and you're meant to use the Injera as a serving utensil by ripping off pieces of it and then using it to scoop up your food and eat it. Everything tastes so good with the Injera, and once you've finished the extra rolls of Injera you get to eat the large piece of Injera that's been soaking up all the wonderful flavors of all the various toppings that have been sitting on top of it!

It's very messy finger food so you should definitely make sure to have clean hands before indulging in this type of cuisine!

Bonus points for having air conditioning as we've been to other Ethiopian restaurants that did not have air conditioning during summer!

Service: Excellent Parking: Free parking on the side street Location: 736 E Broadway,...