Review Habesha - Johannesburg

Hein De Vries

Sitting down to the smell of freshly roasting coffee and frankincense on hot coals makes this Ethiopian eatery just a wee bit different from its competitors. The food is made for sharing. Every bite is delicious. And eating with your hands is loads of fun. The strong Ethiopian coffee is beautifully flavourful and very different from rest of the regular coffee shops in Maboneng. In short, Habesha really tries to bring a beautiful authentic Ethiopian eating experience to life.

Kayshree

Loved our experience here at Habesha. Ww were warmly welcomed. The decor and the the ambience transports you to another space and time. The smell of freshly roasted coffee and lobaan is mesmerizing. Ordered the meat and vegetarian platter to share. The flavors are subtle but well cooked. We loved the fluffy bread that we used to spoon in these delicious morsels into our mouths. Great music. You have to try the coffee at the end of the meal. It is other worldly. Divine. A traditional honey wine complemented our meal. Was delicious. Would definitely recommend

Dikeledi Tlou

Loved it... the food was on top of the world!!! We had a beautiful, lunch and a peaceful atmosphere. Loved it!!! The Lamb... top form.... thanks for sharing such a beautiful culture

Chantelle Ashley

Friendly atmosphere and delicious coffee. The earthenware pots are coal-heated and delivered piping hot by a gracious host. Beautiful setting and relaxing atmosphere.

Belen Alabarce

Delicious ethiopian food. Very good service.

Liza naysmith

We had an amazing meal at Habesha today. The food was amazing - the meat dishes and also the vegetarian options. The decor was beautiful, the coffee delicious and best of all, the staff were amazing! So friendly and informative. It was an all round amazing time and I would definitely recommend it to anyone. Thank you to our beautiful waitress. You made our day!

Candy Ndongeni

For an Ethiopian cuisine experience, I definitely recommend Habesha. The food is amazing, the atmosphere and hospitality is out of this world. Gire the Manager she is such a beautiful soul, the staff is super friendly. Always looking forward to the Habesha_Experience sessions. All my friends that I've invite love it especially the food. The place is such a vibe❤💚💛💃

Naa-Lamle Bannerman

Definitely the best place to go for Ethiopian cuisine in Johannesburg with decor that makes you feel like you could be in Addis! Service was exceptional and the atmosphere was great. Food was 'finger licking' good ! would definitely recommend

Stanley Watson

Fantastic place, also great for vegans (such as myself). A chill vibe, with chill music (though a bit louder than the typical coffee shop, but still perfect for this place) and super tasty food. Prices are reasonable too. The owner (the daughter) is very helpful, and so is the other waitstaff. It was a nice warm place to be in, on this chilly day. I'll definitely be back! Dare I say it: the owner (the daughter) is beautiful too.

Regaogetswe Chuene

We went to Habesha on Saturday the 13th July 2019 and it was my first time trying food from outside South Africa. I am very skeptic when it comes to food but I am glad I did. OMG the tea they serve? I could drink it the whole day everyday. I am pleased that they have vegetarian dishes which I absolutely loved. I had lentils (Green and red) and it was like I have never had lentils before. Their flat bread is a WHOLE LIFE MOOD. I love the environment, the music, the paintings and just everything. The manager is a WHOLE VIBE. Kudos Habesha. I am surely coming back again

Stanley Watson

Fantastic place, also great for vegans (such as myself). A chill vibe, with chill music (though a bit louder than the typical coffee shop, but still perfect for this place) and super tasty food. Prices are reasonable too. The owner (the daughter) is very helpful, and so is the other waitstaff. It was a nice warm place to be in, on this chilly day. I'll definitely be back! Dare I say it: the owner (the daughter) is beautiful too.

Jennifer Eileen

Best Ethiopian food that I have ever tried (and I have had so many wonderful Ethiopian meals!). We can't wait to get back to Joburg and eat here again! Order anything- you won't go wrong here :)

Eric Nkosingphile Mashiyane

I love the coffee here

Quentin Gavroche

Great restaurant with a remarkable ambiance