Share a truly unforgettable dinning experience right here in Indianapolis at Abyssinia Ethiopian Restaurant without having to travel thousands of miles to Ethiopia.
Gather around the messob ( a hand-sewn traditional table made of grass blades) made for a group to eat from the same platter. Eating from a common plate and sharing the injera (a sponge like bread, pictured to the left) is socially significant in the Ethiopian culture and also creates a bond of friendship and personal loyalty. It is said that the people who eat from the same plate will never betray one another.
At Abyssinia Ethiopian Restaurant we put a personal touch of distinction to make our dishes very delicious and unique. Prepare yourself for a truly unforgettable dinning
Traditional, vegetarian-friendly Ethiopian dishes in an unassuming strip-mall locale. Based on 426 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery
Address:
5352 W 38th St, Indianapolis, IN 46254
Phone: (317) 299-0608
Website:
Hours
| Sunday |
11 AM–9 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday |
11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday |
11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday |
11 AM–9 PM |
| Friday |
11 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday |
11 AM–10 PM |
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Reviews
Greg Eakins
This was a fantastic place to go to grab some Ethiopian food. It’s quite a bit more exotic than what you typically get in this country, with an entire palette of new flavors to try.
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Rasikanand Harvind
I liked it. Food was good. If you’re ordering multiple items, they ask if you want everything together in a communal plate or separate. Waiters are friendly and quick. A bit of a language barrier to overcome. Especially apparent when asking for suggestions. The kifto is uncooked. I like how they offer a couple different varieties of combo meals. You could potentially get a combo for one and share it among two people. There’s plenty of food.
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Nilesh Thali
Recent transplant to the Champaign IL area, from the Dallas TX area where we enjoyed really good Ethiopian at different restaurants. Indy is the closest Ethiopian we have and we have had Abyssinia twice now and it’s pretty good. As vegetarians, we always go for the veggie combo.
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Angela
We love this place. The food is excellent and reasonably priced. My daughter refuses to eat in anywhere since covid, so we always get take out. That makes me sad but I still enjoy the food, even if I’m missing out on the whole experience. Turkish coffee after ethiopian food is one of my favorites ever.
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Karl Yousef
Abyssinia is a wonderful place with caring employees who put their upmost effort into providing you a genuine dining experience. They carefully make their food and attend to you to make sure you have a great experience. I would love to come here again.
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SR P
This is the best Ethiopian food I’ve ever had – no exaggeration. I strongly recommend the red lintels, cabbage and collard greens. The service is prompt and kind. I cannot say enough about Abyssinia! The food is well seasoned and fresh.
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Anisa Valenzuela
Abyssinia is one of the small handful of restaurants we find worth driving an hour up to Indy for. The food is always delicious and the portions are generous. Our go-to is the spicy combo for two (with meat). The injera is superb and we love the variety of vegetable, meat, and lentil dishes. The ambience is also very pleasant. Bottom line: Abyssinia is our favorite Ethiopian restaurant in Indianapolis (and one of our favorite restaurants in Indy overall) — you will not regret coming here!
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Alice Clinton
One of us ordered coffee and we were given the option to try the Ethiopian coffee. The staff brought out the roasting beans for us to smell. Then it was brought to us on this cute platter. On the tray was a pedestal that they lit incense on for us. We ordered the Taste of Abyssinia 2 (a huge platter) and a bowl of vegetarian soup. We finished everything except for a little bread. It was around $50. Phenomenal experience. I will be going back and bringing more people.
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Craig Paupst
I walked into Abyssinia never having eaten Ethiopian food or even knowing what Ethiopian food was like. I was greeted with a very friendly waiter, who I told of my new experience, and he was super excited to have me in the restaurant. He explained some dishes and I asked him for a recommendation. He recommended number 19 from the menu and it did not disappoint. The chef even came out to see how I liked my new experience. The restaurant was very clean and I will be going back every time I’m in the area. I didn’t realize Ethiopian food was eaten with your hands so that was unexpected but only made the experience that much more interesting. They have a dedicated hand washing sink near the bathroom to accommodate you before you eat. Try something new! This place will not disappoint.
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Sandra D
Amazing food. Amazing customer service. It was a 30-minute drive for us, but it was definitely worth it. I highly recommend it. We hope to return soon.
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