Zeni

The best Ethiopian food in the area! The food was so goood and well marinated. They have great customer service as well! My first time trying the food but I was so satisfied!

Yum yum yum. Our daughter's best friend who is Ethiopian had been our house guest for a week and we promised to go out for Ethiopian food so here we are. We ordered the vegetarian combo plate with chicken, lamb and beef side orders. Injera was delicious and so was everything on the platter. Will definitely go back.

Went here for lunch.
The people here are welcoming and the restaurant has a cozy vibe to it.
The server helped decide what to order.
Ended up getting the Sambusa, Ye Doro Tibs and the Vegetarian combo.
The Sambusa had a tasty lentil stuffing with a hint of turmeric.
The Vegetarian combo is served on a large sharing style plate. The items are placed on top of a large Injera.
I really liked the Yemisir Wot (red lentils). Ended up ordering an extra side :)
The Injera's were very soft and yummy on its own.
For Ye Doro Tibs, I went with the sizzling option. The chicken is served on a sizzling plate with onions and jalapeños.
Also had to try a local (ish) beer which I really liked.

Overall I really liked the place and the food. Will definitely be back for some more :)
P.S: I have tried a couple of Ethiopian restaurants in the Bay area. So far this is the best one I have found.

I never had Ethiopian food before so eating at Zeni was pretty much the first time experience. The food here is amazing and wholesome. We had the veggie combo which is a great option if you want to try out multiple vegetable sides. Also, we ordered a sambussa which was just okay and little a burnt.
Overall the food was satisfying.

This cuisine is one of a hidden gem. Injera (fermented teff flour) is so delicious and fulfilling. There are a tons of options to pick from. Ordering combo is always a wise decision to test your taste palette. Honestly there is nothing that anyone could hate. Food is really delicious, healthy and you can taste the freshness - mainly lentils, green chard, chilli. Great vegetarian and meat options. I have been going here for 5 years on and off. It was great to be back after pandemic.