Tigi's Ethiopian Restaurant and Market

08/13: Sorry, I had to change the review after my daughter woke up with stomach pain and vomiting, and she has been sick since then. Last night, she only had a samosa and mango nectar from this restaurant for dinner, which I didn’t have( I ate something else), so maybe that’s why I’m fine while she’s sick. I’m not sure if the food she ate is the reason for her illness, and I’m also not sure if they cooked the samosa freshly.I may be wrong but just wanted to share my experience . 08/12 : Calm and cozy spot! Not crowded at all—likely because many do carry-out. Portions were generous. Loved the bread with sautéed tofu, bean curry and the rich Ethiopian coffee—didn’t realize it’s served black 😀 with no milk, but it was smooth and flavorful. My daughter raved about the perfectly spiced samosa

I didn't specifically rate the food, because it turns out I can't eat most of it and it doesn't seem fair to give them a low rating just because of my own sensitivities. My date had a lamb dish that he said was "fine". Given that this was our first time trying Ethiopian food, he wasn't sure if he wasn't a huge fan of the specific cuisine or that specific dish. The vegan samosas were much spicier than anticipated, and the gluten free injera was extremely tangy compared to the regular injera (to the point that I really didn't like it but again that could be just me, but my date wasn't a fan either). Service was good. Drinks were a bit slow to come out, but there was only one person working the customer side and she was serving restaurant customers as well as checking out grocery customers,

This place in my view is an undiscovered culinary treasure. I ordered the vegan platter - and the dishes were flavorful, satisfying and fresh, not weighed down with heavy, processed ingredients. The atmosphere was relaxed and not rushed. The highlights were items I would never have imagined I'd like but did. Like the appetizer sardine salad (amazing!), which was not fishy at all but light, with a lemon and mild spice, and infused with onions, tomatoes, small-diced peppers. The highlights were the vegan dishes (some spiced with berbere spice) and then the coffee, a whole experience of its own. The chef came out and showed us the coffee roasting, then returned with a big plate of coffee and an incense burner, part of a traditional coffee ceremony. The meal ranks as one of my favorites in the

I'm not an adventurous guy but I love exploring new things. I know it is the greatest dichotomy of my life. One of the people I admired the most was Anthony Bourdain. He was a gifted storyteller. But what kept me glued to the tv when he was on was how he shared the humanity in all of us. He went to areas of this world where we were terrified of venturing into. And then we learn that these people that we fear are just like us. They are us. And I loved that about him. Instead of keeping people out, he brought them in and vice versa. It was one of those episodes I watched on TV that had stayed with me. It was about Ethiopia with chef Marcus Samuelsson. After that episode, I immediately looked up Ethiopian restaurant in the area. Tigi's was the closest I found. I said to myself, I am going to

Again, this app needs a 1/2 star. As it was better than 4 but not quite 5. I'd go back again as it was solid. The sauce that comes with the sambusas, magnificent. Smokey, spices and the little spoon is perfect for dooling it onto your plate and sambusa.