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Food wasn’t great - just fine. Music was FAR TOO LOUD. Ruined the whole experience. Easily the worst night of a month in Africa. Cockroach on the table. The music is boring and repetitive. And just when it reaches a crescendo and your soul prays for some respite from the punishment it goes back to the same boring riff from the preceding 15 minutes. There is no programme, no story or flow to the evening. It’s just a nonstop celebration of eardrum torture. It’s almost as if they don’t want you to be able to talk about how poor and overpriced the food is. A beer costs 3 to 4 times more than mid to upscale restaurant in the same area. The performance itself is nothing more than average. Locals don’t come here unless to bring a tourist. As a final insult, a 10% “surcharge” is added BEFORE tax so you get another two reasons not to come back.
JAck SpratJAck Sprat
70
As it is saying on the main restaurant sign” Ethiopian Cultural Ambassador” you will find everything authentic in this restaurant. They have daily cultural music night and traditional dance show. I loved the vibe, the atmosphere, how people interact with each other without prior knowledge and how the dancers and performing bands walk towards the customers and randomly pick people and take them to stage. It is absolutely stunning experience and you don’t want to miss that if you are in Addis Ababa. The food: Amazing food and many varieties and everything we tried was well prepared and mouth watering. You need to be careful when selecting from the menu and you better always ask the waitresses if you have a doubt about an item to make sure you are ordering what you think it is! I definitely recommend Yod Abyssinia..
Eldien MEldien M
30
You don't just come here for the food, you come here for immersing yourself in a delightful Ethiopian experience! The food is very delicious and there's lots of vegetarian friendly options, the staff are very welcoming, friendly and happy to see you :) we were greeted and welcomed in the restaurant on our first day in Addis Ababaa as we had a 12 hour transit. Even though the restaurant was not open yet, the prepared for us a very special spot in the restaurant and served us the most amazing dishes. A true Ethiopian hospitality! One week later we had another transit in Addis Ababaa, we went there again and there was a nice show with live music and performers, it was nice to see how the place was like when it was busy.
Mahmoud ElShaikhMahmoud ElShaikh
10
It's a one-stop place for everything Ethiopian. The food is decent and gives you a taste of multiple dishes found across Ethiopia. You can't miss out on the Coffee (served with popcorn)!!! The service was quick and the staff were very friendly. The ambience is amazing especially in the evening with the music and dance performances. The place can get crowded in the evening, so I suggest you get there early (by 7pm) to get a good seat in the house. It's a nice cultural experience, especially if you have a short stay in Addis. Also, all major debit/credit cards are accepted here!! Expect to spend around ETB1,200-2,000 per person.
Aaron D'souzaAaron D'souza
00
I recently dined at Yod Abyssinia in Addis Ababa and had a fantastic experience! The ambiance was vibrant, with traditional music and dancing that created a lively atmosphere. I ordered a platter filled with an array of delicious vegetarian dishes, each packed with authentic Ethiopian flavors. The injera was soft and perfect for scooping up the various stews and veggies. The ingredients tasted fresh, and the presentation was beautiful. The staff was friendly and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed. I highly recommend Yod Abyssinia for anyone looking to enjoy genuine Ethiopian cuisine in a warm and welcoming setting!
Charles-Stephen LaubhouetCharles-Stephen Laubhouet
10
Cultural performances and dances were great and entertaining. It can get very busy so come early if you have a large group. There is little ventilation in the bigger room and it can get quite hot, so dress accordingly. Service is fine, it can be hard to track down a waiter/waitress when it gets busy. Food tastes good, however, our entire group of 8 people got stomach sick/GI symptoms after eating there - I was the only non local, even the local people I was with felt stomach sick for the next 12-24 hours. Maybe stick with tej/drinks to enjoy the performances and eat elsewhere to avoid getting stomach sick.
Cindy LinCindy Lin
40
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