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Walia Ethiopian Cuisine

4.5
(1461 reviews)

Business Details

2208 Business Cir, San Jose, CA
95128, United States
(408) 772-9113
https://waliaethiopian.com

About

Ethiopian Restaurant

Details

  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Curbside pickupAvailable

Location

Walia Ethiopian Cuisine
2208 Business Cir, San Jose, CA
95128, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.5
1,461 reviews
5 stars
951
4 stars
349
3 stars
92
2 stars
32
1 star
37

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Many customers praised the authentic flavors and generous portions of the Ethiopian dishes, particularly the vegetarian and meat samplers.

Service Issues

Numerous reviews highlighted slow service and understaffing, with some customers experiencing long waits for food and utensils.

Ambiance and Cleanliness

While some enjoyed the traditional Ethiopian atmosphere, others reported cleanliness issues and a messy environment.

Service Charge

A common complaint was the mandatory 20% service charge, which many found excessive and unexpected.
  • SM
    Sheryl M
    Feb 19, 2026
    1.0
    This is our usual go‑to Ethiopian restaurant, and I ordered takeout yesterday. When I unrolled one of the injeras, a fly flew out 🤢
  • LS
    Laur Sanders
    Feb 18, 2026
    5.0
    amazing food! will be our go to take out going forward.
  • NM
    Nadia Morozova
    Feb 7, 2026
    5.0
    My husband and I shared Veggie sampler+lamb tips juicy ($46). Food is super good! The kitchen personnel was MOSTLY able to accommodate my gluten and dairy allergies, although they mentioned that they had to put some butter in the lamb tips. I am dreaming about another plate from this place... My husband also took Kitfo 6 oz ($21), he liked it. We will be back soon.
  • CF
    Carl Foisy
    Feb 4, 2026
    5.0
    Arrive hungry. I had wanted to try this place for quite some time, finally got a couple of guys together to go try. Abel our waiter was very helpful and friendly. He made some great suggestions and we followed his advice. We were able to enjoy a hearty lunch that included beef, chicken, lamb, greens, lentils, and more. Our table was three big hungry dudes, and we all left stuffed and satisfied. I also understand that this place is well known for their Ethiopian Injara bread, which we enjoyed! We’ll be back! Big thx to Abel for helping us!
  • KK
    kiran
    Dec 6, 2025
    5.0
    The restaurant offers a warm, traditional Ethiopian ambiance, and the flavors genuinely make you feel like you are experiencing Ethiopia through the food. I do not remember the exact name of the dish I ordered, but it was recommended by the waiter after I mentioned that I wanted something hearty with meat and rich Ethiopian spices served with injera. It turned out to be an excellent recommendation — flavorful, filling, and very satisfying. One thing I noticed was that the restaurant seemed understaffed for how busy it was. After my food arrived, I had to wait quite a while just to get a spoon and fork, since they were not brought out automatically. I also ended up going to the counter to request the bill because it took too long to arrive at the table. That said, the waiter was friendly and clearly doing his best to keep up with the crowd. Overall, I would definitely return to enjoy that unique Ethiopian dish again.

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