Benyam - New York

Delicious Ethiopian food! We really loved the tilapia (so crispy and flavorful), red lentils and collard greens in particular. The restaurant is family owned and one of the owners stopped by our table to chat, and you can tell how much they care about their patrons and community. And like other Ethiopian restaurants, there are numerous vegan/vegetarian options if needed. Will definitely be back another time!Dietary restrictions: Gluten-free injera

Not enough can be said about the food's excellent quality, variety, or authenticity. However, what has kept us as weekly regulars are the people. This lovely and sincere family pours so much love into what they do. Their thoughtfulness was the extra ingredient that made my wife and I so pleased to celebrate our anniversary here. Truly wonderful people.If you're looking to enjoy authentic East African cuisine in a charming space, look no further than Benyam!

Read a lot of great reviews on the food before coming. While the employees were lovely and ambience was great, I was surprised with the food. Everything tasted somewhat bland and there was no variety in flavor, seasoning, or spice level between the various dishes (I got a combo). Portions were also very small. I may give this place one more try based on the number of positive food reviews, but definitely not what I’d expected.

Benyam is a neighborhood treasure and one of—if not the best—Ethiopian restaurants in the city. The veggie sampler is my favorite and the service is always friendly. When most everything was closed during the height of the pandemic I would drive in and pick up take-out from here and it was the highlight of my week. So grateful for this lovely spot for delicious cuisine!

I wish I could give them 10 stars. Its the best Ethiopian food we’ve had. My husband and I always get the meat/veggie sampler for 2 and it is so delicious and filling. Everything tastes so wonderful, the blend of spices, the tenderness of the meats, the freshness of the vegetables. Every bite is a big warm hug, and feeds the soul. You’ll always leave satisfied. And the owners are so kind and welcoming. You won’t regret, it’s a must.