Kokoro Addis | Bole | ኮኮሮ ሬስቶራንት | ቦሌ — Restaurant in Addis Ababa

I got here without a reservation on a weekday..my fault, I didn't know I needed one. The front staff didn't speak English and I had to wait for some minutes to be seated (in a nearly empty restaurant to be honest) by an English speaker. I ordered a few dishes for takeout and was told it would take an hour for my food to be ready. At this point, I was sceptical but I wasn't about to risk another delay going elsewhere. My food arrived in about an hour and half but the chef came out with a profuse apology and half a loaf of multigrain bread as peace offering..lol. I was then told I couldn't pay by card but then the story changed later when it became apparent there was just no way I could pay with cash The food was good especially the short rib and salmon and I really enjoyed the bread...thank you. Please do something about the wait time and training staff to communicate effectively. Tldr; best short rib, long wait...

We searched for a Japanese restaurant nearby, and this place came up on Google. Hoping for an authentic experience, we decided to give it a try. We ordered ‘Yodofu’ (tofu) and ‘Chicken Ramen’ (noodles). While the presentation was decent, the portions were disappointingly small.

The total cost came to 1,710 Birr (around 13 Euros), which felt overpriced, especially considering the portion size and quality. Based on our experience dining in Addis Ababa, this restaurant falls on the expensive side. To make matters worse, the food lacked authenticity, failing to capture the true flavours of Japanese cuisine.

For the price, we had higher expectations, and unfortunately, this restaurant didn’t deliver. If you’re looking for genuine Japanese food or good value for money, this might not be the...

I came here to celebrate a birthday. The ambiance is cozy, one feels like they could stay here all day. It’s a nice place for a casual date, eating as a group, and a quick pick up.

I don’t have much experience with Japanese food. With my limited experience, I’d say the food was good. One thing I did notice is how plentiful it is. The portions are well suited for mostly anyone. We finished each meal feeling filled.

The chef is friendly and quite hospitable. We really enjoyed having his presence.

It's nice that: The food, in terms of taste and portion, is good The place is quite clean, kid and family friendly The owner and chef is friendly

Could be better: Not...