Enssaro Ethiopian Restaurant
$$ · alameda
357-A Grand Ave, Oakland, CA, 94610 ↗
Appetizers
- ButachaHouse made Ethiopian hummus served with Injera
- Ethiopian Nacho ●Fried potato chips with salsa and hummus
- Beef Sambusa4 handmade sambusas stuffed with minced beef, peppers, and herbs
- Veggie Sambusa4 handmade sambusas stuffed with lentils, onions, peppers, and herbs
- Ethiopian SalataHand-chopped lettuce, diced onions, and diced tomatoes dressed with oil and lime
- Enssaro SalataLettuce with sautéed chicken, onions, tomatoes, oil, garlic, chillies, lime
- Kitfo RollsWarm, minced, rare beef tartare rolled with house-made Injera wrap
Wot
- Ye Beg WotLamb slowly simmered with berbere and a combination of spices
- Kik AlichaYellow pigeon peas simmered with turmeric, minced onion, garlic, and ginger
- Beef ShiroRich and savory stew of Shiro simmered with minced beef
- Ye Doro WotBone-in chicken and boiled eggs simmered in Ethiopian red sauce
- Ye Bere AlichaMild beef stew seasoned with ginger, garlic, and turmeric
- Ye Messer WotRed lentils cooked slowly with organic Ethiopian spices
- ShiroSpecial dish made with imported Shiro, Ethiopian spices, garlic, and ginger
Specials
- Ata-KiltSlow-cooked potatoes, carrots, cabbage, and onions seasoned with aromatics
- GomenFresh seasonal steam cooked greens sautéed with onions, ginger, and garlic
- Gomen Be SigaSautéed chicken with greens, hot pepper, onions, garlic
- Lamb Chops4 lamb chops grilled crispy with rice and salata
- Derek Tibs / LambLamb cubes grilled crispy with two lamb chops and seasonings
- Fish DouletPan sautéed minced tilapia, onions, jalapeño peppers, garlic, and herbs
Tibs
- Ye Assa TibsDiced fish sautéed with hot peppers, onions, garlic, and organic spices
- Ye Beg TibsTender lamb sautéed with hot peppers, onions, garlic, and Ethiopian spices
- Ye Mushroom TibsSautéed mushroom, zucchini and bell pepper with aromatics
- Ye Bere TibsTender beef sautéed with hot peppers, onions, garlic, and spices
- Ye Doro TibsDiced chicken sautéed with hot peppers, onions, garlic, and spices
Steak Tartare
- KitfoRare minced lean beef, mixed with organic spices and warm nitir kibe
- Special KitfoMinced kale and Ethiopian cheese variant of traditional kitfo
Dessert
- BaklavaLayered filo pastry, filled with chopped nuts, topped with honey and granola
- Key Lime PieSlice with whipped cream and granola
- Chocolate Mousse CakeSlice with granola and syrup
- Vegan DelightFresh sliced bananas, topped with vegan whipped cream and honey almond granola