Jarra's Ethiopian Restaurant
Portland, OR 97214-3640
Phone: (503) 230-8990
- Price:
- $$
- Hours:
- Tue-Sat 11am-3pm, 5pm-10pm
Editorial Review for Jarra's Ethiopian Restaurant – by Bevyn K. Rowland
In Short
For decades the corner of Hawthorne and 14th has been the bastion of P-town's spice scene. Exotic flavors and textures beckon loyal locals and curious neophytes, tired of the typical restaurant routine. Sans forks, light-hearted patrons scoop up some seriously spicy dishes using their hands or the house-made injera bread. Veggies and carnivores alike adore the heady flavors of legume-centric meals. Lamb and beef are treated equally well, with heat and complex savor.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkUnusual brews like the honey-sweetened mead and cocktails such as iced-tea with Pimm's and Amaretto add to the authenticity of this much-loved establishment.
Know Before You GoBe prepared to get a little messy--this spot is utensil-free.
User Reviews for Jarra's Ethiopian Restaurant
07/20/2008 Posted by eeme
This restaurant made me fall in love with Ethiopian food. To this day, it is the best Ethiopian food I have had. My job requires that I move every few months, and I have yet to find another place I love as much as this one in any other city. The portions are generous, the food flavorful and spicy. The service was always great, and the restaurant quiet, but it is all about the food. Note: I am vegetarian, so I can't say anything about the meaty menu items, though I know that everyone else I dragged to Jarra's loved it as well.
07/11/2008 Posted by PortlandRunner2
Wow, we had never had Ethiopian food before and had a great experience. Though it was a quiet place, the waiter and proprietor, Petros, and his wife and children were great hosts. We felt like guests in their home. Fully enjoyed the meal (prepare to get a bit messy, -get over it clean freaks) and the stories about Ethiopian culture, traditions, government, and history from Petros. Ask him a few questions, and you will feel like you were transported to his native country.
Pros: Food, Easy Parking, Very interesting and friendly waiter (owner)
Cons: Ambience
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