Taste of Ethiopia
Overview
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4 hours
Mobile ticket
Join us for a walking Food Tour through one of Addis Ababa's neighborhoods where we will sample all kinds of Ethiopia's famous food! We will visit three restaurants, a juice house and coffee house sample vegetarian dishes, beef dishes and fresh fish. The tour starts at 4pm and ends around 8pm.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Not wheelchair accessible (we can provide a vehicle at extra charge)
If you need help directing a taxi please call us at +251 92 404 4006.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Addis Ababa
The tour starts in the Addis Ababa's Atlas neighborhood with a welcome drink or coffee. From there we set off on foot to a family owned restaurant serving our favorite vegetarian dishes in the country. As we walk through the neighborhoods, our guides will share lots of information about Addis Ababa and the history and culture of the country. Next we visit Addis Ababa's most famous meat house followed by a fish restaurant. We'll refuel with some coffee and have a fresh juice for dessert! At every stop we'll try beers from different parts of the country. The tour ends around 8pm.
What‘s Included
Local guide
Snacks
Dinner
Beverages
Coffee and/or Tea
Food tasting
Hotel drop-off
Hotel pickup
Options
Taste of Ethiopia
Reviews
410 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Better history tour than food tour - but great food!!!
Z2118GBcatherineo,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Our guide was lovely and very helpful. He told us A LOT about the country, the current political situation, the history, his family, etc - all fascinating. What he didn't tell us much about ... was the food (On a food tour). We didn't really discussed the food. He said a thing or two about the bread and spices, but nothing in-depth. A food tour needs to include the food we are eating, how it is made, why we are eating this instead of something else, why we are at this restaurant, how does the food fit into the historical context ... etc. We didn't ask any questions about the food because he didn't seem to know much about it. However, would we do this tour again - yes. He took good care of us, the food was delicious, and we really, really enjoyed the conversation.
Definitely worth going!
Jenna B,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Mulugeta was an amazing tour guide. We are so glad we went on this food tour, we tried some delicious foods we never would have known to try. 10 out of 10!
absolutely the best
alanrgillam,Jul 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour focuses on meat, fish, veg and coffee and was good, made into something exceptional by our guide Mulugeta who took care of our getting around and educated us politely about the dishes and Ethiopian ways. This is something special if you replicate it !
Nice taste of Ethiopian fiod
Holly R,Jun 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Mulugeta did a great job of taking us to delicious places. We started at a vegetarian, that was good and interesting. Next we went to a fish house that was delicious. The whole tilapia was fried and served with a house special spicy sauce. We ended at a beef house, the beef was good tasting but a little tough. We ended with a local coffee, that was like nothing I’ve had before. Adding the rue definitely changed the flavor. We enjoyed some local beers at each stop. Nice tour of you want to get a quick taste of Ethiopian food!
Wonderful food tour with Mulugeta
toddw614,Feb 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful Tastes of Ethiopia food tour. With our short layover in Addis Ababa, it was the perfect way to get to see some of the city and to taste the delicious cuisine. Our guide, Mulugeta, did a great job leading us to four stops. At the vegetarian restaurant, we had injera with spicy potato, cabbage, carrots, shiro (our favorite), pea, plain and spicy lentil, and also uncooked which he explained was not safe for us to eat. Each was delicious and a very traditional Ethiopia staple. Next we made our way to the Genesis Fish House where we feasted on delicious fried tilapia. The accompanying sauce was especially good. Our third stop was a coffee house where we learned about the roasting process and tasted local coffee with rue to dip in which dramatically changed the taste. We ended at the Atlas Food Area where we tried some delicious beef in a unique fire pot. It was served with injera and a spicy mustard-chili sauce. Absolutely delicious! Each food stop includes some local beer to try. Mulugeta did an awesome job describing the foods and also providing great detail about life and culture in Ethiopia. Overall, an outstanding tour, especially if you enjoy trying new types of food.
Not to be missed intro into local food culture
Flyer28828774970,Dec 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very friendly, knowledgable Guide, well Chosen restaurants and many insights on the way. We explored an interesting area of addis which I had not discovered before.
Great experience
390kelseya,Nov 3, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing time during this tour. Our guide, Mulugeta, was the absolute best. His knowledge of the city history and cuisine was unparalleled. The whole experience was full of fun and energy, this is an absolute must-do if you find yourself in Addis Ababa. Mulugeta first took us to Tadesse Grand for a vegan stop, then to Genesis Fish House, then we had a lovely walk to Yilma Butchery for beef and finally enjoyed some of the best coffee I’ve ever had in my life at Tiru coffee stop. I have nothing bad to say about this tour. If you decide not to put this on your tour list you will be missing out. Really great time!
Fantastic food tour
barnabyg2013,Oct 28, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a wonderful food tour, trying what I think of as traditional Ethiopian food as well as visiting specialty restaurants for fish and beef. The coffee ceremony at the final stop was the perfect end to the day. I learned so much about the country, culture, customs and politics from my guide Mulugeta in addition to the fantastic cuisine.
The Best Way to eat Addis Ababa
Mark W,Jul 5, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Birhanu was a great guide, took us to great Resturants, shared fantastic cooking and cultural insight and generally made far a fantastic afternoon. Highly recommend. This operation clearly has done there homework.
Great local experience!
mkleinsolomon,May 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Addis Eats tour was a fabulous way to see Addis and experience great local food with a real expert. Our guide was informative and delightful. Thank you, Mulu! Highly recommend.
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