Ahadu Ethiopian Restaurant has been widely recognized by various publications for its authentic Ethiopian cuisine, high-quality ingredients, and deep cultural roots. From vegetarian delights to specialty meat dishes, Ahadu continues to make a significant impact on Seattle’s culinary scene. Here’s what the media has to say:

Featured Articles & Recognitions

The Bite Cooks! is a long-standing tradition at The Bite of Seattle, where attendees can watch cooking demos and cooking competitions. Ahadu was recently featured in the 2025 Bite Cooks alongside the legendary chef  Yen from the show " If Yen Can Cook." Check out the featured cooks here

Seattle Met recently highlighted Ahadu Ethiopian Restaurant as one of Seattle’s standout Black-owned restaurants, praising its exceptional Ethiopian cuisine, vibrant vegetarian combinations, and outstanding meat dishes crafted by chef Menbere Medhane. We’re honored to be recognized for bringing authentic Ethiopian flavors and warm hospitality to On the Webour community. Read the full feature here: 

Seattle Soul calls Ahadu "The superb Ethiopian restaurant." 

 Saveur’s Seattle roundup... 15 best Seattle restaurants

• Saveur highlights Ahadu—originally a butcher shop turned Ethiopian kitchen—for its fresh, hand-chopped kitfo: raw beef lightly spiced and served over injera. A standout example of the city’s vibrant, flavor-first food scene. saveur.com
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 Hungry Ghost

• Hungry Ghost praises Ahadu’s kitfo for its bold spices, fresh beef, and authentic flavor. A must-try for lovers of Ethiopian cuisine.
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Seattle Magazine

• June 2018: Highlighted Ahadu’s vegetarian combination platter, with a special mention of the fossolia—a flavorful mix of green beans and carrots. The article also noted the restaurant’s butcher shop services on Thursdays and Sundays. Read more

• February 2019: Included Ahadu’s kitfo in its "Seattle Dining Bucket List" as a must-try dish in the Pinehurst neighborhood. Read more

• August 2018: Listed Ahadu’s kitfo among "The 23 Best Dinners in Seattle," describing it as an Ethiopian take on steak tartare, enhanced with clarified butter, spices, peppers, and onions. Read more

Seattle Met

• August 2024: Recognized Ahadu’s kitfo as one of the freshest Ethiopian raw beef dishes in Seattle, attributing its quality to the restaurant’s origins as a butcher shop. Read more

• October 2024: Featured Ahadu in its "50 Best Restaurants in Seattle" list, emphasizing both its butcher and restaurant services, as well as its vegetarian dishes. Read more

Seattle P-I

• November 2021: Featured Ahadu’s fossolia in its "Here’s how to taste Thanksgiving all month long in Seattle" article, recognizing the rich flavors of its slow-cooked green beans and carrots. Read more

Eater Seattle

• May 2020: Covered how Ahadu’s owner, Menbere Medhane, adapted during the COVID-19 pandemic to maintain the restaurant’s offerings and secure essential ingredients. Read more

Seattle Soul calls Ahadu "The superb Ethiopian restaurant." You will find it here

KING 5 News

• June 2020: Included Ahadu Ethiopian Restaurant in a list of over 230 Black-owned businesses to support in Western Washington, emphasizing its role in the local community. Read more