Bunna Cafe

First time having Ethiopian food, especially vegan. My experience was nothing short of amazing. The Beyaynetu, was delicious. The injera surprised me, it was slightly acidic and a bit tart, but it paired WELL with all the other sides. I got the $26 Beyaynetu (shared amongst 3 people), except the kale and beets option. This is how vegan food should taste. All the sides had their own flavor profile and even with mixing them, nothing overpowered the other! The sambusa with red lentils, were amazing, crispy skin, the lentils were cooked perfectly, not too hard, not too mushy, had a bite to it. The pepper sauce it came with set it off, a bit of spice as well. Shai correnti (Ethiopian hot toddy) was strong, made me feel nice. The Pushkin was delicious, and the powdered pot on top was so cute! Se

It was disappointing. I’m upset because the reviews are so high, but maybe I should have read the critical reviews instead! Minus one star for weird service. When we arrived, the restaurant was relatively empty. We made eye contact with the server several times, but nobody took our order until we had been waiting for 13 entire minutes. Minus one star for meh food. I’ve had vegan and non-vegan Ethiopian food before and my companion is Ethiopian. We both thought the stews were not as flavorful as expected. Additionally, the injera had a curious texture due to the high gluten content from the teff being adulterated with barley flour. The sambusas were alright but served with an inauthentic sauce. The tosign was too heavy on the thyme. Minus one star for the uncanny leftover packing method.

First time trying Ethiopian food and I’m glad it was at Bunna Cafe because this place was stellar! Absolutely loved the ambiance, service, and most importantly the food. They start you off with a free plate of popcorn to snack on while you wait for your food which was so fun. Also, I happened to be in during their weekend Bunna Coffee Ceremony so I had a complimentary cup of the Bunna. It was very strong, spiced, and rich, with a prominent ginger undertone. Adding in the brown sugar cubes opened up the flavor so much. Delicious! I tried the Lentil Sambusas which were super crispy. The filling inside was fine but adding on that cilantro lime sauce really tied it all together! There was a subtle spice too that I enjoyed. For my main I went with the Beyaynetu Meal which was the 5 scoop opt

I was very excited to try this place, as Ethiopian food is my favorite cuisine! The staff members were all incredibly kind and sweet! A few things.. -The music was unbearably loud. And since it was so loud, everyone had to yell to hear each other, which just made it worse. It was very difficult to relax and enjoy my dinner there because of that. -When I had returned from the restroom, I saw a plate of food at my seat, and I was so happy! I took a few pictures of the plate and just as I was about to eat, the plate was taken away from me because it was actually for someone else. I understand that things happen, but since it was Ramadan and it was already well past iftar time, I was so sad and almost felt like it was taking candy away from a baby, lol. -Also, they need to fill up their soap d

This was my first Ethiopian cuisine experience and I loved that they don't give you utensils for the full effect! The food isnt really a looker if you're not into pureed food, but the taste was delightful! Highly recommend and for any vegans or vegetarians craving some hearty food. I have gone 2 times now and they are just as good! The interaction (bread) they have is tangy and slightly sour.