Menu
Enssaro Ethiopian Restaurant, located in Oakland, CA, offers a diverse menu filled with traditional Ethiopian dishes. Customers rave about the flavor-packed options, including red lentils, yellow peas, and veggie and meat samplers. The relaxed atmosphere, friendly service, and affordable prices make it a must-visit spot for food enthusiasts. Standout items like the guava margarita and the red lentils with injera bread are highly recommended. The restaurant is also known for its eco-friendly practices, offering compostable containers and plastic-free packaging options. Overall, Enssaro Ethiopian Restaurant provides a unique dining experience with a wide range of options suitable for vegetarians, pescatarians, and meat lovers alike.
COCKTAILS
GUAVA MARGARITA
4oz silver Tequila, lime, simple syrup and guava juice
PINEAPPLE MARGARITA
4oz silver Tequila, lime, simple syrup and pineapple juice
MARGARITA
4oz silver Tequila, lime, simple syrup.
MOSCOW MULE
4oz vodka, lime, simple syrup and ginger beer
GREYHOUND
4oz vodka and grapefruit juice
PALOMA
4oz silver tequila and grapefruit juice
WHISKEY SOUR
4oz whiskey, simple syrup and lemon
LONG ISLAND ICED TEA
1oz tequila,1oz vodka,1oz rum,1oz gin, lime, simple syrup and coke
RUM AND COKE
4oz rum and coke
GIN AND TONIC
4oz gin and tonic
LITER OF HONEYWINE
Fermented row honey instead of white/Red grapes to make the wine
RED LENTILS AND YELLOW PEAS
ALSO COMES WITH THREE ROLLS OF INJREA BREAD
RED LENTILS AND COOKED GREENS
ALSO COMES WITH THREE ROLLS OF INJREA BREAD
RED LENTILS AND SAUTEED CABBAGE, CARROT AND POTATOE
ALSO COMES WITH THREE ROLLS OF INJREA BREAD
YELLOW SPLIT PEAS AND COOKED GREENS
ALSO COMES WITH THREE ROLLS OF INJREA BREAD
YELLOW PEAS AND RED LENTILS
ALSO COMES WITH THREE ROLLS OF INJREA BREAD
YELLOW PEAS AND SAUTEED CABBAGE, CARROT AND POTATOES
ALSO COMES WITH THREE ROLLS OF INJREA BREAD
COOKED GREENS AND SAUTEED CABBAGE, CARROT AND POTATOES
ALSO COMES WITH THREE ROLLS OF INJREA BREAD
COOKED GREENS AND YELLOW PEAS
ALSO COMES WITH THREE ROLLS OF INJREA BREAD
COOKED GREENS AND RED LENTILS
ALSO COMES WITH THREE ROLLS OF INJREA BREAD
SAUTEEDCABBAGE, CARROT, POTAOES AND COOKED GREENS
ALSO COMES WITH THREE ROLLS OF INJREA BREAD
SAUTEED CABBAGE,CARROT, POTATOES AND YELLOW PEAS
ALSO COMES WITH THREE ROLLS OF INJREA BREAD
SAUTEED CABBAGE, CARIOT, POTATOES AND RED LENTILS
ALSO COMES WITH THREE ROLLS OF INJREA BREAD
LAMB STEW AND RED LENTILS
ALSO COMES WITH THREE ROLLS OF INJREA BREAD
LAMB STEW AND YELLOW PEAS
ALSO COMES WITH THREE ROLLS OF INJREA BREAD
LAMB AND SAUTEED CABBAGE, CARROT AND POTATOES
ALSO COMES WITH THREE ROLLS OF INJREA BREAD
LAMB STEW AND COOKED GREENS
ALSO COMES WITH THREE ROLLS OF INJREA BREAD
CHICKEN BONE IN STEW AND YELLOW LENTILS
ALSO COMES WITH THREE ROLLS OF INJREA BREAD
CHICKEN BONE IN STEW AND RED LENTILS
ALSO COMES WITH THREE ROLLS OF INJREA BREAD
CHICKEN BONE IN STEW AND COOKED GREENS
ALSO COMES WITH THREE ROLLS OF INJREA BREAD
CHICKEN BONE IN STEW AND SAUTED CABBAGE, CARROT, POTATOES
ALSO COMES WITH THREE ROLLS OF INJREA BREAD
BEEF CURRY AND YELLOW LENTILS
ALSO COMES WITH THREE ROLLS OF INJREA BREAD
BEEF CURRY AND RED LENTILS
ALSO COMES WITH THREE ROLLS OF INJREA BREAD
BEEF CURRY AND COOKED GREENS
ALSO COMES WITH THREE ROLLS OF INJREA BREAD
BEEF CURRY AND SAUTED CABBAGE, CARROT, POTATOES
ALSO COMES WITH THREE ROLLS OF INJREA BREAD
CHICKEN BONE IN STEW AND LAMB STEW
ALSO COMES WITH THREE ROLLS OF INJREA BREAD
CHICKEN BONE IN STEW AND BEEF CURRY
ALSO COMES WITH THREE ROLLS OF INJREA BREAD
LAMB STEW AND BEEF CURRY
ALSO COMES WITH THREE ROLLS OF INJREA BREAD
HALF PLATE- SMALL PLATE - LUNCH BOX
Meat and/or Veggie Samplers
MEAT sampler for one
Meat sampler for 1 PERSON: Includes Doro wot, ye Beg wot and ye Bere Alicha.
VEGAN/VEGGIE sampler for one
Vegan sampler/Vegetarian for 1 PERSON: includes messer wot, kik-alicha, ata-kilt and gomen.
Build Your Own Sampler for one
Choose 3 item.
Meat & veggie serves 2-3 people
MEAT & VEGGIE SAMPLER FOR TWO PERSON AND BOTTEL/LITER OF HONEY WINE
COMES WITH INJREA BREAD, SALAD AND BOTTEL/LITER OF HONEYWINE
MEAT & VEGGIE SAMPLER FOR THREE PERSON AND BOTTEL/LITER OF HONEY WINE
VEGGIE SAMPLERS FOR TWO PERSONS AND A BOTTEL/LITER OF HONEY WINE
COMES WITH INJREA BREAD, SALAD AND BOTTEL/LITER OF HONEYWINE
VEGAN/VEGGIE SAMPLER FOR THREE PERSON AND BOTTEL/LITER OF HONEY WINE
Wine and Dine
FAMILY PACK / SMALL CATERING
VERITY VEGAN / VEGGIES FEEDS 10 PEOPLE
FEEDS 10 PEOPLE1: Ethiopian hummus 2: tomato salad3: Big green salad.4: cooked greens5: sauteed cabbage with potatoes and carrots6: red lentils7: mild split peas8: seasoned shiro ( chickpeas) Also,Plenty of in house made injrea
VERITY OF VEGAN/ VEGGIES FEEDS 15 PEOPLE
FEEDS 5 PEOPLE;1: Ethiopian hummus 2: tomato salad3: Big green salad.4: cooked greens5: sauteed cabbage with potatoes and carrots6: red lentils7: mild split peas8: seasoned shiro ( chickpeas) Also,Plenty of in house made injrea
MEAT AND VEGGIES FEEDS 10 PEOPLE
1: Bone in chicken2: Lamb stew3: Beef Curry4: Red lentils5: Mild Split Peas6: Steamed cooked Greens7: Sauteed cabbage with carrots and potatoes8: House green saladAlso,Plenty of in house made injrea
MEAT AND VEGGIES FEEDS 15 PEOPLE
1: Bone in chicken2: Lamb stew3: Beef Curry4: Red lentils5: Mild Split Peas6: Steamed cooked Greens7: Sauteed cabbage with carrots and potatoes8: House green saladAlso,Plenty of in house made injrea
Ata-Kilt ( vegan cabbage with carrots and potatoes )
A flavorful dish of sauteed cabbage, carrots, potatoes, onions, garlic, ginger and turmeric. Vegetarian.
Gomen ( vegan steam/cooked greens )
Fresh seasonal greens steam cooked with onions, ginger and garlic. Vegetarian.
Gomen Be Sega ( chicken & Greens )
Sauteed chicken with hot pepper, onions, garlic and mixed with our steamed cooked seasonal greens.
Derek Tibs/Lamb ( grilled and crispy)
Lamb cubes grilled crispy with 2 lamb chops and red onion, hot pepper, garlic, organic Ethiopian spices and ghee.
Specials
Tibs
FISH Tibs
Fish r-square sauteed in with hot peppers, onions, garlic, organic Ethiopian spices.
BEEF Tibs
Beef r square sauteed with hot pepper, onions, garlic, organic Ethiopian spices.
LAMB Tibs
Tender cubed lamb sauteed in with hot peppers, onions, garlic, organic Ethiopian spices.
CHICKEN Tibs
Cubed chicken sauteed in with hot peppers, onions, garlic, organic Ethiopian spices.
MUSHROOM Tibs ( vegan )
Sauteed with hot peppers, onions, garlic, organic Ethiopian spices.
BUTACHA/HUMMUS (ETHIOPIAN & VEGAN)
House made Ethiopian hummus served with Injera. Vegetarian.
Denitch Fries
Home cut Ethiopian style fried potatoes chips. Vegetarian.
Ethiopian Nacho ( vegan )
Our denitch fries loaded with house made salsa and a scoop of butacha (hummus). Vegetarian. Add house made cheese for an additional charge.
MEAT (beef) Sanbussa
4 handmade sanbussa stuffed with beef, pepper and herbs.
VEGGIE ( lentils ) Sanbussa (vegan)
4 handmade sanbussa stuffed with lentils, peppers and herbs. Vegetarian.
Beyond Meat Sanbussa
Hand wrapped, plant based meat with peppers and herbs. Vegan, soy free and no G.M.O.
Ethiopian GREEN Salata
Hand chopped lettuce, diced onions, tomatoes, dressed with olive oil, garlic, chilies and fresh lime juice. Vegetarian.
Ensarro Salata
Our Ethiopian salata topped with sauteed and chicken.
Ye Timatim Fitfit
Salad of diced tomatoes tossed with onion, peppers, minced Injera fresh lime juice and olive oil. Vegetarian.
Injerito
Hand rolled sheet of Injera with messer or kik-alicha.
Enssaro CHICKEN salad
Appetizers
Wot
BEG WOT ( Lamb stew )
Lamb cubes slowly simmered with organic Ethiopian spices and herbs.
DORO WOT ( chicken stew )
2 bone in chicken, boiled egg simmered with organic Ethiopian spice and herbs.
BERE ALICHA ( mild beef curry )
Mild Beef stew cubes seasoned with ginger, garlic and turmeric.
MESSER WOT (red lentils. vegan )
Red lentils cooked slowly with organic Ethiopian spices and herbs. Vegetarian.
KIK-ALICHA ( mild split peas. vegan )
Yellow split peas simmered with turmeric, minced onion, garlic and ginger. Vegetarian.
SHIRO ( chickpeas)
A special dish made with imported seasoned chickpea flour, garlic, ginger, Ethiopian spices. Vegan.
SHIRO SAMPLER (vegan)
1/3 SHIRO (chickpeas) 1/3 GOMEN (greens) 1/3 MESSER(red lentils)
BEEF SHIRO ( chickpeas & beef )
Imported organic seasoned chickpea simmered with minced beef, garlic, onions, ginger, Ethiopian spices and ghee.
Shiro Combo
Our house made shiro (1/3), ata-kilt (1/3) and gomen (1/3). Vegetarian.
Kitfo
Rare minced lean beef, mixed with organic spices and Ethiopia ghee. (Rare but warm entree).
Special Kitfo
Our house version of Kitfo includes minced kale, house made Ethiopian cheese and ghee.
Steak Tartare
Dessert
Baklava
Thin layer stacks of dough, honey and nuts.
Chocolate Mousse Cake
Vegan Delights
Hand cut banana, vegan whip cream, crushed pie crest and swirl of honey.
Ethiopian Latte
Steam milk with sweetener and double shot of espresso.
Ethiopian Espresso
Steamed cream with sweetener and shot of expresso.
Ethiopian Ice Coffee
Cold brewed over ice, steamed milk and sweetener.
Ashlei's Ethiopian Ice Tea
Cold brewed tea flavored with cinnamon stick ginger roots and cloves. Sweeten with honey.
Bunna
Ethiopian Yerga Cheffe region black coffee.
Yekemem Shai
Ethiopian hot spiced tea with fresh ginger roots, cinnamon sticks and cloves. Caffeine free.
More Hot Tea
Steam Milk and Honey
Steamed milk with honey and cinnamon powder shower.
Hot Chocolate
Soft Drinks
Bottle Soda
Orange Juice
Italian Sparkling
Perrier Sparkling
Americano
Iced Latte
Macchiato
Hot and Cold Beverages
OFFICE CATERING / PARTY MENU
CATERING for 20 people
Includes: Appetizer:1: in house made hummus 2: in house made sanbussa. ( Meat and veggie )Entrees:1: Grilled/sauteed boneless chicken 2: slow cooked simmered lamb stew 3: steam cooked seasonal greens 4: slow cooked red lentils 5: house green salad.Also plenty of in house made injrea.
Catering for 30 people
Includes: Appetizer:1: in house made hummus 2: in house made sanbussa. ( Meat and veggie )Entrees:1: Grilled/sauteed boneless chicken 2: slow cooked simmered lamb stew 3: steam cooked seasonal greens 4: slow cooked red lentils 5: house green salad.Also plenty of in house made injrea.
Catering for 40 people
Includes: Appetizer:1: in house made hummus 2: in house made sanbussa. ( Meat and veggie )Entrees:1: Grilled/sauteed boneless chicken 2: slow cooked simmered lamb stew 3: steam cooked seasonal greens 4: slow cooked red lentils 5: house green salad.Also plenty of in house made injrea.
Half Craft 500ml
ONE LITER of Honey wine 1000ml
ETHIOPIAN WINE
SIDE ORDERS