The Genet Cafe - Ethiopian Restaurant

It's a lovely, comfy place to try Ethiopian food. We were completely new to Ethiopian food and the owner recommended dishes to us based on our preferences. This place is definitely vegan-friendly and also suitable for people who like gluten-free food. It's also got a great selection of meat options. Things to note before you head over: 1. If you're new to Ethiopian food (like us), you may find injera (the bread you use to eat your dishes with) too sour for your liking. It is healthy, but if the sourness isn't for you, get strong-tasting dishes that can mask the sourness. We got a spicy mutton dish that worked well for this. 2. They don't do small individual plates - my picture below is the 3 dishes we ordered put on one platter. It makes for a nice communal dining experience. I really enjoyed the mutton dishes. All in all, I definitely enjoyed it - it was new to me and I came away with a greater appreciation for Ethiopian food.

Wonderful, welcoming, delicious Ethiopian food. Fantastic vegan and gluten free options, but also tasty meat dishes. Service is slow because the food is made freshly for you but this is real food, with real flavours. Communal eating, a place to go for a very sensory food experience. The dishes are served on large plates on and with injera bread made from teff flour. This bread has a slightly sour flavour, and is delicious. As with South Asian food, you tear a piece of bread and use it to scoop up some of the dish. There is no cutlery and there are no individual plates. If you like strong drink, try the fermented honey drink. It's home made and good! The cafe is cash only and there is a free cash point across the road. The owner/cook is a very welcoming and friendly person and will make you feel like a guest in her home rather than a customer.