Top 6 Gluten-Free Dinner Spots to Delight in Little Ethiopia, Los Angeles

C F

This restaurant is an absolute gem. I have ordered from them over and over again have never been disappointed. I also recently tried their desserts and am in loooove!!!! Especially with the mango cake!! Pictured below is the "Paradise" plate for 1 made with gluten free injera. Please support this business because everything they do is done with love.

Sow Rayapudi

Super good! I do wish the gluten free injera was labeled on the menu as I did not realize it was a whole $12. Otherwise, super good food and highly recommend their honey wine!

Russell Rummel

J C (61)

Today I went to Little Ethiopia with my boyfriend. It is actually a street with many restaurants, bars, and specialty shops. It was my first time to try Ethiopian food. E took me to eat at Lalibela. It was very dark and quiet. There were still many tables before closing time, and there was only one waiter, but his attitude was very good and he greeted us quickly. First, I tried their Ethiopian spiced tea. I ordered one cold and one hot. The cold drink reminded me of the popular Kangfu tea in the past. It has a strong taste and a sweet aftertaste, much like licorice. The cold one has a lighter flavor. ,not so obvious. As an appetizer, I ordered the first Sambusa crispy pie on the menu, $4.5 each, lentils flavor, I am not familiar with lentils, its taste is very neutral, the texture is like mung beans, not too sandy, and the crust is crispy , coupled with their green sauce, seasoned with jalapeno and cilantro, it is fragrant and spicy, highly recommended. The main dish is Veggie combo, which is available on almost every table. Injera is topped with various beans and vegetables, and is eaten by pinching the bread with your hands. The Injera is sponge-like and is said to be gluten-free. Yes, after fermentation, it tastes a bit like sourdough bread. The various beans had interesting flavors, each seasoned differently, the kale was on the sour side and the curry potatoes had a mild curry flavor. We also ordered Kitfo with raw beef. It is usually eaten raw, but they can also cook it a little. They use spicy powder, various spices and cheese. I recommend everyone to try it. The overall experience is very good. There are many restaurants in the entire area to try. This is my first time trying Sobian cuisine. I really like their injera pancakes. I would like to try them again next time.

Lauren Butler

joon seo lee

so good! we got the #10 shifenfin and #18 derek tibb. they were both perfect, the injera was gluten free and also delicious. service was very considerate and the vibe/atmosphere was cozy. beautiful art on the walls. would recommend and am definitely going back