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East African Imports - Reviews
306 23rd Ave S #104, 98144 Seattle
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227
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83.3%
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- Food Exploration
7
Great for Spices, Not for Berbere
I come here all the time and love the staff! While I did get some berbere here and it was not great, lol, I consistently get my tea spices, incense, and a bunch of other small things.
- staff10
- tea spices9
- berbere2
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- Food Exploration
10
Go-to for Injera and Great Service!
This is my go-to place to get injera. I experienced very great customer service. I highly recommend this store!
- injera9
- customer service10
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- Food Exploration
9
Great market for spices!
My experience at this market was fantastic! I love this place and always get my berbere, mitmita, and kibbeh from here. The spices are super fresh, and the prices are reasonable.
- berbere9
- mitmita9
- kibbeh9
Price per Person
- $11–$20
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- Food Exploration
Group Type
- Friends
Group Size
- Small Group
Service Type
- Dine-in
Wait Time
- Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
- Quiet
9
Hidden Gem: Excellent Ethiopian Food
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! It's a small restaurant tucked away in the back of an East African grocery store, offering excellent Ethiopian food. The service was outstanding, with a perfect score of 5.
We experienced no wait time and the noise level was quiet, making it easy to talk. The food received a perfect score of 5, and the atmosphere was rated a 4. The price per person was between $10–20, and we were a group of 3-4 people.
- Ethiopian food10
- small restaurant8
- service10
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- Quick Meal
Service Type
- Dine-in
Wait Time
- Long (31+ min.)
2
Terrible Service, Mediocre Food
My experience at this restaurant was largely negative due to the terrible service. While the price was good, the food was just okay. The dish I ordered didn't come with the typical Mitmita or Awaze, which I had to ask for.
The most frustrating part was the service after the meal; I was essentially held hostage by the waiter for 30 minutes. Despite asking for my bill three times, she kept forgetting to bring it. Because of this awful service, I won't be coming back.
- food3
- price8
- service1
- dish2
- waiter1
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- Food Exploration
Group Type
- Couple
Group Size
- Couple
Service Type
- Takeout
10
Amazing Ethiopian Food and Service!
I went to this restaurant with my girlfriend and we've also ordered takeout a few times. I cannot recommend this place enough. Having eaten at many Ethiopian restaurants near Cap / First Hill during my years living here, I can confidently say this is one of the best.
I found the value, friendliness of staff, and authenticity to be amazing. I would highly recommend!
- value10
- friendliness of staff10
- authenticity10
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- Delivery
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- Takeout
9
Delicious and Filling Combo Platters
My experience at this restaurant has been consistently positive, especially with their takeout options. I've ordered the veggie and meat combo platters several times, and they are always filling and delicious.
- veggie and meat combo platters9
- filling9
- delicious10
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- Food Exploration
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- Takeout
10
Favorite Ethiopian Food in Town!
I have gotten take out several times from this place and consistently found the food to be delicious, and the service friendly. It's probably my favorite Ethiopian food in town!
- food10
- service9
Price per Person
- $21–$30
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- Regular Visit
Service Type
- Dine-in
Meal Type
- Dinner
9
Reliable Cravings Satisfied!
I've been here a few times and it's always a reliable choice for satisfying my cravings. The workers are nice, and the portions are good. The flavors are truly amazing.
I also always enjoy the Ethiopian YouTube music videos playing on the TV, haha.
- cravings9
- workers8
- portions8
Price per Person
- $11–$20
Visit Type
- Regular Visit
Group Type
- Family
Service Type
- Dine-in
Meal Type
- Dinner
10
A Decade of Delicious Delights
My family and I have been enjoying this hidden gem for over 10 years! The food is amazingly delicious, always served fresh and hot, and the portions are plentiful. The staff is incredibly kind, and the atmosphere is wonderfully cozy.
This restaurant is conveniently situated behind the imported goods shop.
- food10
- portions9
- staff10
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