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A combo platter of Ethiopian meat and vegetable preparations over house made injera bread at Abyssinia, one of West Philadelphia's longest running Ethiopian restaurants.
A combo platter of Ethiopian meat and vegetable preparations over house made injera bread at Abyssinia, one of West Philadelphia's longest running Ethiopian restaurants.Read moreCraig LaBan / Staff

Abyssinia

Ethiopian$

Fast, cheap and open late, this beloved West Philly staple offers hearty Ethiopian meals in an intimate, casual setting. A common Abyssinia experience involves a plate of thick and aromatic Wot stew — have it veggie, or with beef, chicken, lamb, shrimp, etc. — served on a fresh blanket of fresh and chewy injera sour bread. Larger groups should go for the platters that will have you swiping injera and sampling stews from a big dish in the middle like Hungry Hungry Hippos.

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Restaurant Details

229 South 45th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19104
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