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Yod Abyssinia Traditional Food

Bole Medhaniyalem Area, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
+251(0)11-661-2176
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Ranked #4 of 108 restaurants in Addis Ababa
Price range: $10 - $30
Cuisines: Ethiopian
Good for: Families with children, Romance, Large groups, Doing business, Local cuisine, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Reservations, Late Night
Restaurant details
Good for: Families with children, Romance, Large groups, Doing business, Local cuisine, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Reservations, Late Night
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Moncton, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 13, 2013 NEW

I have been two times and that was Excellent Ethiopian traditional food and I really love the honey beer. Every thing was amusing and I am wishing again if I go to Ethiopia that is the first place I want to go and enjoy the food and the dance.

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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51 reviews 51 reviews
21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 13, 2013 NEW

An excellent way of experiencing authentic Ethiopian food and drink along with traditional music and dance.

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Warsaw, Poland
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154 reviews 154 reviews
98 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 44 cities Reviews in 44 cities
69 helpful votes 69 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 12, 2013

First time in Addis and we were taken here for a 'traditional experience'. Was a very nice time, if filled with internationals. Music was a bit loud, which made talking difficult. But the dancing was great and the traditional Ethiopian food very tasty (didn't try the local honey brew though). Would like to take my family and friends there if... More

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Addis Ababa, Addis Abeba, Ethiopia
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11 reviews 11 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 8, 2013

This restaurant has music, food and great service. It has great Ethiopian traditional food. They have Ethiopian dancers performing to you and maybe bring you on stage for fun. If you wanna have a fun night Ethiopian style visit this restaurant.

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Lagos, Nigeria
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21 reviews 21 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 5, 2013

It is a cultural restaurant with Ethiopian cultural live music, dance & food. Service is very good considering the huge crowd visiting, every day. You can have wonderful time experiencing music, dance along with quality food even if you are alone.

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Ebene, Mauritius
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 2, 2013

Excellent display of Ethiopian cultural dances - the night we were here, there were dances shown from more than 20 different ethnic groups. You also get the chance to eat Ethiopian traditional food. True, not much choice in the food but heck you don't come here to eat continental. The place was crowded, communal and lively - made more so... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 31, 2013

The food was delicious, if you go skip the cocktails and go for beer or soft drinks. I had the goat tibs which were delicious, they come around with water to wash your hands, the entire place was packed, parking was hard to find but that's because a lot of people go there. The entertainment was good and lively and... More

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Gurgaon
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2013

Excellent dancing and service but needed a little more variety in the food. Nobody to explain to a foreigner so a bit lost. Too noisy and crowded.

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south africa
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23 reviews 23 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2013

This was sure a highlight of the trip, dancing, singing, mingling and as a bonus a lovely traditional buffet! Definitely a must!

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Nairobi, Kenya
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13 reviews 13 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2013

The restaurant has a variety of traditional Ethiopian foods and beverages all served in a setting that does not leave you in doubt that you are in Ethiopia. The low traditional seats and stools, the untanned leather (hide) and carved timber, the wick serving trays and the music all help to create a very good feel of the country. They... More

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