Horn of Africa Restaurant Ethiopian Cuisine — Restaurant in Memphis

When it comes to vegetarian dishes, I typically expect them to be on the light in flavor side. However, after trying the vegetarian platter, I must say that my expectations exceeded well beyond. Not only could I taste the individual spices in each of the dishes, I could also taste some ghee hidden inside one of them (I think it’s the daal). Not to mention that the injera was soft and spongy just the way that I like it. ;)

While the amount was a little less than I was used to when going out for Ethiopian food, it didn’t change the fact that everything that I ordered was delicious.

Plus, the lady with the beautiful pink hijab at the counter was kind enough to serve me a sample of tea right after I paid for my order.

So yeah, good food, good company, what’s there not to love about this place?

So grateful to Jennifer Biggs from “The Daily Memphian” for recommending this place! I would LOVE to come back here, especially during their lunch sessions. Seriously, who knew that green beans and carrots could be...

This was our first experience here. Nothing fancy on the inside, but clean and very welcoming. We were uncertain what we wanted to try, and the hostess said that she will prepare a vegetarian and beef/lamb selection that met all of our curiosities. This was such a welcome offering - to customize a large shared plate for us. She brought us an appetizer while we waited. The lunch plate was huge. She provided extra injera. She asked us to taste it and when I said it could be more spicy, she brought to the table a berbere spice blend that was tasty and substantially increased the heat. The vegetables all had a depth of flavor that we savored, and the beef was absolutely fantastic. We chatted with other diners, and found the overall experience to be fantastic. Will definitely go there again when we are next in Memphis! Just can't beat the authenticity of flavors and the very...

So, i am one of the Summer road wanderers who is alway in search of the next food experience along the corridor. There are many ethnic food experiences such as Colombian, Thai, Honduran, Yemen, and Mexican to name a few. I just discovered a South Ethiopian restaurant, Horn of Africa, located on Avon in the same commercial site that houses Kay's Bakery. I ordered the chicken Tibs , a tender, aromatic and spicy dish with basmati rice. There is a green sauce made of jalapeño, ginger and garlic that is added to the rice that kicks it up the up another level. Wonderful host, nice decor.. They opened up during 2020 covid year. It is worth finding...