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Walia Ethiopian Cuisine

Walia Ethiopian Cuisine

Ethiopian Restaurant and African Restaurant$$$$
Central San Jose, San Jose
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8.5/10
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    Hitesh C.
    "Can't go wrong with doro wot and veggie combo"(3 Tips)
    Athonia C.
    "Try the veggie combo and request their red hot sauce🌶‼️ awesomeness"(16 Tips)
    Sumukh D.
    "Almost on par with Zeni's (which is always crowded)."(2 Tips)
    JK
    "collard greens with onion"(2 Tips)
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  • Athonia C.heart icon on user image
    Athonia CappelliMarch 4, 2016
    vegans: this is a vegetarian friendly menu to be sure. They have watt, collards, injera and more. Try the veggie combo and request their red hot sauce🌶‼️ awesomeness
  • Gunjan M.heart icon on user image
    Gunjan MishraJuly 17, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    It is somewhat equivalent to Zenis in terms of taste but have rather quick service as compared to any of the Ethiopian restaurants I have gone so far. Veggi Combo, I loved it.Highly Recommended.
  • Tripti B.
    Tripti BurmanSeptember 17, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    A typical Ethiopian veggie combo serves 2 people. Good food and surprisingly quick service. Ask for chilli powder if u like spice . Check-in on Yelp might get you a free side dish.
  • JK
    JKAugust 14, 2021
    Try alicha wot or split peas in turmeric sauce, shiro (spiced chickpeas) and gomen (wilted collard greens with onion and spices)
  • Michael C.heart icon on user image
    Michael ClarkeSeptember 7, 2014
    Meat combo was quite good. The chickpea vegetarian dish we got as a side and was just okay. Not sure I would order it again. Overall nice restaurant and good food and service. I will be back.
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    Chanan WaliaNovember 27, 2018
    Get a combination plate for your group to get a nice variety, especially if it’s your first time trying Ethiopian. The Doro Wot was our favorite.
  • Anthony H.
    Anthony HandDecember 31, 2011
    For two, we ordered 1 meat & 1 veggie combo (see the picture). The food was delicious & we couldn't finish it. The service was very good, too -- highly unusual for Ethiopian restaurants in general.
  • Willheart icon on user image
    WillFebruary 12, 2017
    Everything here is delicious. Gluten free injera, 100% teff, upon request. Chickpeas and the darker sauced chicken are the best.
  • Nicole P.heart icon on user image
    Nicole POctober 16, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Best Ethiopian restaurant among the many in San Carlos. The twins are so nice! Get the combos and share with friends.
  • Ankit P.heart icon on user image
    Ankit PatelMarch 26, 2018
    The vegetarian food is awesome. The platter can fill 2 people and it's fairly cheap.
  • Eletta B.
    Eletta BonfantiAugust 3, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Best Ethiopian cuisine this side of town ... Service is impeccably pleasant ... The decor is tasteful!! Ephrem is delightful and full of positivity! The food is amazing!
  • Cris P.heart icon on user image
    Cris PearsonMay 23, 2014
    The meat combo is amazing. I crave it regularly ever since I tasted it here.
  • Kc M.heart icon on user image
    Kc MuellerAugust 18, 2017
    Great vegetarian food, big plates, awesome meat as well. Good beer
  • Sumukh D.heart icon on user image
    Sumukh DivakaraAugust 12, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Pretty good Ethiopian in San Jose area. Almost on par with Zeni's (which is always crowded).
  • Motoki B.
    Motoki BandaiApril 1, 2013
    If you are a party of two, get the veggie combo and then add a meat. More than enough and tastes great!
  • Secret W.
    Secret WineSeptember 27, 2013
    Get an Ethiopian stout, or commercial or homemade meade while you're here
  • Kavita S.heart icon on user image
    Kavita SrinivasanMarch 11, 2014
    Their Misir Wot has a far deeper taste than the other popular ethiopian places I have been to.
  • Liliaheart icon on user image
    LiliaNovember 9, 2015
    Gored gored is so delicious! Love this place!!
  • Hitesh C.heart icon on user image
    Hitesh ChhabraDecember 17, 2016
    Can't go wrong with doro wot and veggie combo
  • WyldKardheart icon on user image
    WyldKardApril 11, 2017
    The gored gored here is fantastic. Get it raw!
  • Anirudh M.heart icon on user image
    Anirudh MallemDecember 24, 2016
    Delicious combos.
  • Rusya T.
    Rusya TSeptember 2, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Just plain awesome Ethiopian food and super friendly service!!!
  • Samantha B.heart icon on user image
    Samantha BergAugust 6, 2014
    Vegetarian sampler is fantastic
  • Eliot L.heart icon on user image
    Eliot LashJuly 17, 2016
    Veggie combo and mushroom tibs!
  • Megha K.
    Megha KJanuary 28, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Definitely try the Shiro and Misorwot!!
  • Sherri Z.
    Sherri ZMarch 1, 2014
    Great food and great service
  • Howard D.
    Howard DinitsJanuary 26, 2013
    they have honey wine
  • Mujtabaheart icon on user image
    MujtabaMay 12, 2017
    Meat and Veggie combo plate
  • Vinamrata S.
    Vinamrata SingalAugust 8, 2013
    Awesome food, good service!
  • Rusya T.
    Rusya TSeptember 20, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Veggie combo must have!!
  • Kunal M.
    Kunal MehtaFebruary 2, 2014
    Veggie combo was awesome
  • Catherine W.
    Catherine WuFebruary 1, 2016
    loved the doro wot
  • Ravin J.
    Ravin JainJanuary 3, 2015
    Good food and drinks
  • Andrew W.
    Andrew WalkerFebruary 2, 2014
    Great take out!
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