International Cafe - Omaha

This is by far one of my favorite restaurants in Omaha. This is a small family-owned business serving Ethiopian food. I eat here at least once a month. My favorite plate is the injera, which I like with the gyro meat , or lamb, or goat. The friedtilapia is also excellent. Meals can come with rice, or spaghetti, and is usually accompanied with a small salad. The flavorson each of the dishes is so delicious that I have often been tempted to lick the plate. Portions are more than adequate andprices are very reasonable! I have always left here more than satisfied. If you want a true international experience, eathere!

Great casual spot for Ethiopian food. I ordered takeout and the food was ready and hot when I got there. FYI they do observe the prayer breaks due to Islamic tradition, so if you have to wait a few minutes upon arriving just enjoy the smells and someonewill be with you shortly! I ordered the Doro Wot and it was perfect, spicy and well cooked. I am already thinking about when Iwill be able to order again.

We stopped by for some Ethiopian food thinking it would be similar to Somali food. We got the chicken suqar and lamb with rice since they were out of goat. The plates were pretty big but the meat seemed to make up less of the plate. There was somevegetable curry that made up most of the plate. The rice was a little too greasy for our liking and it wasn?t as aromatic as wehad expected. We asked for the spicy green sauce which was delicious. I?m not sure if the two cuisines (Somali and Ethiopian)are similar or if theyre completely different. We weren?t as pleased because we compared it to what we were used to but it mightbe more delicious to others who like the cuisine.

The food is way toooooo good. I highly recommend the goat and lamb.

My first time trying lamb. I’m a flight attendant, and when I have a layover in Omaha, there are usually lots of choices to chose from. However, today is July 4th, and all the food places are closed downtown. Except, International Cafe. I enjoy exploring new foods, but lamb and goat were a little out of my comfort zone. I decided to give the Lamb Plate a try, and really liked it! Not to mention, the place was busy. Lots of locals coming in and out, so I felt that was a good sign. The quality of food was really fresh and I loved the flavor! Omaha, you are very lucky to have a taste of quality Ethiopian food in your neighborhood. My order came with a little green sauce on the side, and it was delicious! Restaurants like International Cafe offer variety and a chance to explore other cultures’ cuisine. Glad I tried it, next time, maybe I will try the goat!