Jegol Ethiopian Kitchen — Restaurant in Saint Paul

If you're seeking an unforgettable dining experience with authentic Ethiopian and Middle Eastern cuisine, Sana is the place to be. The food here is not only delicious but also truly reflects the rich culinary traditions of the region. From the first bite, you'll be transported to a world of exotic flavors and aromas.

The service at Sana is outstanding, adding to the overall dining pleasure. Samira, one of the standout staff members, has a remarkable personality and ensures that every guest feels welcome and cared for. Her knowledge of the menu is impressive, and she expertly guides you through the variety of dishes, offering suggestions tailored to your tastes. Same applies to Nabila!

Whether you're a connoisseur of Ethiopian and Middle Eastern cuisine or trying it for the first time, Sana offers a diverse selection that is sure to delight. I highly recommend visiting this gem for an authentic and exotic...

Why everyone has to try Ethiopian food

In order to enjoy Ethiopian food as a midwesterner you have to OPEN your mind to eating food with your hand and scooping it up with a bread called Injera, and dropping it into your mouth. You actually use the bread so you don’t get your hands full of sauce.

Injera is a sour fermented pancake-like flatbread with a slightly spongy texture, traditionally made of teff flour. It is the magic wrapper of flavor for the foods that are served.

It is a fermented for 3 days. The technique is similar to making a crêpe, a very hot plate with very thin batter that is bubbled to perfection, but injera is spongy.

For foodies, it is this little bit of acidity that adds to the spongy texture to all these other flavors that are spread out on a platter. Take your time with this meal and enjoy the deep flavors of the mostly vegetarian offerings.

You really notice the flavors when you...

Man, this place was rough… The woman at the door barely looked at us until we asked if they were taking customers (she waved us in without looking at us), which should have been our first sign to leave. It took over a half hour to get our drinks, which we had to get up and ask for twice, our food took just as long, and we had to both wait and ask for appropriate utensils for the dishes not eaten with injera. The servers didn’t pay any attention to us, and when it was time to pay the bill, we had to go to the counter to ask since we couldn’t flag anyone down. The food was good, but the service made it absolutely not worth going. If you’re going to get food, order take out/delivery, but don’t even bother trying to get service if you want a...