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Zeni Ethiopian Restaurant


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4.0 of 5 stars 23 ratings
23 ratings
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4.0 of 5 stars
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3.0 of 5 stars
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2.0 of 5 stars
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#6 of 911 restaurants in San Jose
  • Cuisines: Ethiopian
  • Average price*: € 10 ($ 15)
  • Address: 1320 Saratoga Ave, San Jose, CA 95136
  • Phone:  408-615-8282

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4 of 5 stars
Douglaswski   3 contributions
Bay Area, CA
Mar 27, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

We previously would drive all the way to Berkeley to dine at the Blue Nile...until Karamara (now Zeni) opened in our neighborhood. The food is simply delicious, and the injera is done right (unlike other local Ethiopian restaurants...). The only downside is the service. If you're ok with a long, drawn out dinner...no problem...otherwise, Zeni must have some of the... more

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5 of 5 stars
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Dec 16, 2008
1/2 found this review helpful

Yummy! Get the veggie combo with a side of shiro wat if your unsure. The atmosphere is laid back so don't rush anyone (including the waitresses). I'm wishing for a second location... more

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5 of 5 stars
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Oct 25, 2008

I can be in the mood to get Ethiopian food here anytime... if you whisper "gomen kitfo", "alicha wot", " doro tibs".. their spicy beef stew.. yummy!! Don't expect rapid service here even though the girls work their behinds off.. the sheer throng of people in a comparatively small restaurant makes this place always crowded! But soo worth the wait. more

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5 of 5 stars
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Oct 7, 2008

LOVE it!!! Great food...cheap...good beer...eating with hands...yum yum yum!!! more

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2 of 5 stars
revman32   14 contributions
Las Vegas, Nevada
Sep 10, 2008

I enjoy the good food at this place, however, there are a lot of times that I just want to order out, but it is impossible to get them to pick-up the phone. When I really have the craving, I end up driving there and placing an order and waiting for half an hour. Staff is nice, great ambience, but... more

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5 of 5 stars
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Aug 27, 2008

Really good food and the decoration looks very nice too. They also have nice wines and beer. Great for an evening with friends - if you are okay sharing and eating with your fingers :) more

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5 of 5 stars
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Aug 12, 2008

Love the food here more

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5 of 5 stars
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May 12, 2008

Love the veggie platter. Sometimes slow service but the food is worth it. more

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May 6, 2008

Great food ! more

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Feb 26, 2008

Must oder the meat platter. more

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Zeni Ethiopian Restaurant Address

1320 Saratoga Ave, San Jose, CA 95136
Tel: 408-615-8282
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.