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Addis in Dar
A long-standing Ethiopian restaurant on Ursino Street in Regent Estate, serving stews on injera, plenty of vegetarian dishes, Ethiopian coffee and tej honey wine.
At a glance
- Type
- Ethiopian
- Area
- Regent Estate, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
- Price
- $$ · Mid-range
Good to know
- Vegetarian options
- Ethiopian coffee
- Honey wine
Why we recommend it
Addis in Dar is one of Dar es Salaam's longest-standing international restaurants, serving Ethiopian food on a residential street in Regent Estate. It has been recommended by travel guides for well over a decade and is still listed today, which says a lot in a city where restaurants come and go quickly. The Tanzanian singer Vanessa Mdee also named it as her pick for Ethiopian food in a city guide for OkayAfrica.
The food follows Ethiopian tradition. Dishes arrive on injera, the large, soft and slightly sour Ethiopian flatbread, which is spread across a shared platter and topped with stews and sauces. You tear off pieces of injera and use them to scoop up the food, so this is a meal to eat with your hands and with company. There are many vegetarian options, such as split yellow chickpeas sauteed with onions, alongside meat dishes such as chicken marinated in fresh lime juice. To drink, try tej, the Ethiopian honey wine, and finish with Ethiopian coffee, which the restaurant is particularly noted for.
The communal style makes Addis in Dar a good choice for groups and for vegetarians, who often struggle for variety elsewhere in the city. Ordering a mixed platter is the easiest way to try a range of dishes; ask the staff to guide you on spice levels if you are not used to Ethiopian cooking. It is also a sensible place for a relaxed dinner with friends rather than a quick solo meal.
The restaurant is open for lunch and in the evening and is closed on Sundays. Hours and phone numbers have varied between sources over the years, so confirm before making a special trip, and book for larger groups. Expect moderate prices, below the hotel restaurants but above local eateries.
Ursino Street lies in Regent Estate, reached via a turning off Migombani Street. It is easiest to arrive by taxi, bajaj or ride-hailing car and to show the driver the address, as it is a quiet residential area rather than a main road. Combine dinner here with a sunset drink on the Msasani Peninsula, or with an afternoon at the Tingatinga Arts Cooperative in nearby Oyster Bay.
Addis in Dar FAQs
What type of food does Addis in Dar serve?
Ethiopian dishes served on injera flatbread, with many vegetarian options.
Where is it?
At 35 Ursino Street in Regent Estate, reached via a turning off Migombani Street.
Is it good for vegetarians?
Yes. There are many vegetarian dishes.
When is it open?
For lunch and in the evening; it is closed on Sundays.
What should I drink?
Try tej, the Ethiopian honey wine, and Ethiopian coffee.
How do you eat injera?
Tear off pieces of the flatbread and use them to scoop up the stews.
Is it suitable for groups?
Yes. Shared platters make it a good choice for groups; book ahead for larger parties.
How do I get there?
By taxi, bajaj or ride-hailing car, as it is on a quiet residential street.