Habiba's Ethiopian Kitchen - Syracuse

Desire, my sister from Ethiopia, is an excellent cook. The taste of her Injera is delightful, and she offers a variety of dishes. East African food is truly wonderful, and Habiba's cuisine is the best! Everything is delicious!

Habiba?s Ethiopian kitchen opening day in Salt City Market. I wanted to try this place since I heard of its opening and was blown away from the quality and aromas of any choice. Every bite that was taken was full of balance with earthy, spicy bliss. The food is full of love and how you eat, you can feel how nourishing it is for a body. I have the Yebere Beyaynetu, which is a selection of 2 beef and 3 vegetarian dishes. I ordered Gomen Besiga (bef stew and crowned greens in a curry broth), Siga Wot (bef cubes slowly boiled in Berbere sauce and Mekelesha), Misir Wot (red lentil stew with beer, tomatoes, black pepper), Shiro Wot (middle one, ground chickpea stew with curry and beer). Everything was served on Injera with more on the side. Injera is a fermented pancake like Flatbread with a sponge texture. Whatever you order here, your taste buds will tantalize and you will come back for more.

LOVE Habiba? I only had her food at her old location in 2020 (loved it then), so I wanted to see her new location at the Salt City Market. Wow? As good as I remember! I have the Yebere Beyaynetu (2 beef and 3 vegetarian) with cook?s choice. Everything was delicious. You were also super friendly! Wait till my next visit. I wish I had a photo of her setup, her restaurant shield is beautiful!

I wish I didn't have to write a bad review, but eating here was such a disappointment I don't want others to feel the same. I've never tried. I ordered the first dish on her vegetarian menu. It took about 25 minutes to give me what I served as a Bland sauce paste on crepe like bread. If you want to spend 15 bucks on Bland sauce and immerse tasteless bread in it, go ahead! My husband had a lamb dish that had only three pieces of meat. It's not worth it at all.

Habiba's provided an incredible experience, and Habiba herself is truly exceptional. The food was outstanding, and the service was excellent. I will definitely seek her out the next time I'm in Syracuse.