Craving something a little spicier and more exotic during your Disneyland extravaganza? There are two delicious Ethiopian restaurants near your guest room, each with authentic and unique flavors. Tana Ethiopian Restaurant and Market is part eatery, part grocery store, and 100 percent genuine.
Try the sambusas (appetizers) like red lentil stew with red pepper sauce, garlic and ginger. Cubes of fresh lamb sautéed in onion, finger strips of lean beef with green chiles, and that injera bread soaked in a stew of meat are all favorite items. Of course, don’t forget about that Ethiopian coffee featuring green beans roasted, ground and boiled in a jebena (Ethiopian kettle), then served in small cups.
Chasing the Heat
Abyssinia Restaurant is another authentic eatery in a casual environment. Try the doro wot, chicken cubes marinated in lemon juice then sautéed in butter. Ethiopian food can be inherently vegetarian-friendly, from the innovative lentil dishes to the array of spicy vegetables in a variety of sauces.
Sample the byainetu, a platter of some favorite dishes along with endless sides of injera bread soaked in sauces. Split peas mixed with fresh garlic and ginger, along with the vegetarian salads, make for a hearty veg-friendly treat. Try both spots during your time in Anaheim and choose your favorite.
