Abessina - Menu

We shared a sort of curry platter with a range of vegetable dishes such as lentils or kale. This was accompanied by a sort of wettish chappati. The food was edible but not interesting! I felt it was worthy rather than tasty.

Were here last Sunday for a quiet dinner, (luckily booked in advance), surprised that every table was taken.We had a vegan platter for 2, good mixed variety, plenty enough to feed 3 people!Service was a little bit unprofessional, but very friendly, will certainly come back!

We were a group of 8 at our table and ordered platters. Worked out at about 10 euros a head for food, and there was more than enough. Very tasty, authentic Ethiopian food. Service was a bit hit and miss, but I think they were caught out by the size of our group (about 25 in total).

walke in without Reservation, got a little table. waitress didn´t know what´s on the mixed platter. had to wait a long time for beverages and a very long time for the Food to arrive.Rice was only lookwarm, some dishes were very salty, some were tasty. couldn´t process Cards and asked me to Transfer Money to pay the bill.

I've never tried African food and I had curiosity so when I discovered this restaurant I had no doubt. It is a small and cozy local with African decoration. The service was very very slow but the staff was really nice and attentive. We had hummus and a big mix-dish with lamb, chicken and beef in soft and spicy sauces and some lentils and vegetables. The food is good but it seemed to me a little bit expensive.

I went to Abessina last week with my colleagues, expecting to try out some nice African food, but was completely let down. To begin with, we ordered Sambusa, which I found overpriced at Euro 6 for a plate of 3 small Sambusas, with an ordinary potato filling. However, the Humus, which was our next order, was quite nice. The main meal which was an assorted platter of chicken, lamb and vegetarian dishes along with bread and rice, was not too appetising. All the dishes were extremely oily and tasted very ordinary. In all I paid Euro 25 for this meal, including 2 beers, which I think is overpriced as compared to other restaurants in Kassel.

I do not know why many people have said that this restaurant is expensive. In our travels through North and South Germany in December this is the cheapest and best value that we experienced. We have never previously tasted this type of cuisine but...every dish was delicious. I especially recommend the okra dish, but, for the mixed dishes presented are excellent. They have an African beer available too, and many German beers. The only problem is that they said they had no white wine for my wife, but they clearly did not have any knowledge of wine and I found many bottles of German sparkling wine on their shelves. They gave us one for about half price. Although BYO is unknown in Germany, I am...

My wife and I love Ethiopian restaurants, and we usually get the vegetarian sampler platter. I was traveling alone last week and found Abessina in Kassel, and decided to check it out. I revived a friendly greeting at the door, and then was quickly seated. My perusal of the menu revealed sampler platters, but sized for 2 or more. I discussed this with the waiter, and he agreed to make me two half sized entrees. Pretty cool! So I chose the alitscha (stewed potatoes, carrots and peppers) and the Timtumo (spicy red lentils).It came with salad, rice and injera bread. While the alitscha was good, the red lentils were AMAZING. Just the perfect amount of spice, and wonderful taste. I have never had...

I've eaten in all sorts of restaurants on my visits to Kassel and have reviewed them all and now for the first time I can say "Yes, finally really great, tasty and amazing food"...the owner, Girmai is an amazing host, we spoke a lot and even shared a shot or two of Ouzo? Not sure how this Greek national drink got bottled in Eritrea and found it's way to Kassel, the flavoured beers are "different" but actually very, very nice too. Girmai, he really has a "presence" and the atmosphere he generates is fantastic. The food is beyond compare to anything else I've tried from other "traditional" restaurants so far in Kassel...it's simply extraordinary! Just wish that the locals would embrace the cul...