Kategna Restaurant - Ethiopian food you shouldn't miss in Addis Ababa

One of the highlights of visiting Ethiopia, is eating Ethiopian food, and when you're in Addis Ababa there are many amazing restaurants to choose from. Kategna Restaurant is a well known favorite for locals that live in Addis Ababa, straight up because it's a nice environment, and most importantly, the food is outstanding. During the course of my stay in Addis Ababa, I went to Kategna restaurant a number of times, unable to resist the delicious flavors and nice atmosphere of the restaurant.

I began with a giant platter of Yetsom Beyaynetu, a mix of vegetarianan fasting dishes. The mix came out, beautifully arranged on a giant platter, filled with the wonderful assortment of different curries and stews. There was misir wat, a red lentil stew, some different kinds of salads, and gomen, which is collard greens. Though it might not be a traditional method of ordering, I decided to go for another dish known as doro wat, a famous Ethiopian food that's a chicken stew made from onions, berbere spices, and lots of butter. Also, the egg in the doro wat is one of the highlights. The doro wat was scooped directly onto the pile of injera, mingling with the other wonderful ingredients.

As you can already imagine, I was so incredibly excited to begin my feast at Kategna restaurant, my mouth juices were flowing. There were two different colors of injera that I got served, something I didn't really notice from other restaurants I ate at while I was in Addis Ababa. But after tasting both, they really almost tasted identical. I quickly grabbed pieces of injera, ripping it off the roll and digging it into the juicy curries. The flavor combination were out of control delicious. The vegetarian mix of yetsom beaynetu was excellent. Then it was time to devour the doro wat. The piece of chicken was oddly small, just a time bone with a little bit of meat, but the sauce and egg together were so delicious, that I honestly almost forgot about the chicken itself. The sauce was dripping with flavor!

Despite Kategna restaurant being on the nicer side of the restaurant spectrum, the prices are incredibly reasonable. For me entire feast in the video, including the coffee at the end, our total bill came to 230 ETB ($11.85), and believe it or not, I was actually stuffed full for almost the entire day afterwards, I hardly have to eat any dinner! There are two main locations of the restaurant in Addis Ababa, one just off Gabon street (the one featured in this video) and the other is just off Bole road very near to the airport. I went to both locations during my time in Addis, and they were both of equal greatness, and even the atmosphere was just about the same.

When you visit Addis Ababa, one of the best restaurants is Kategna restaurant, and you should not miss out on the opportunity to eat there!

[kazakh]

I live in Puerto Rico and the only time I can eat Ethiopian food is when I travel to the US. My country's food is delicious but Ethiopian food is the best in the world :)

[saraabdelnur]

I'm Ethiopian and I eat this meal most of the time but after watching this, I feel like I want to eat it now like I never did before .. good video <3

[JithinJohn]

I love spicy food(i'm Indian) and the whole plate looks so appetizing... we even eat with our right hand... i haven't ever tried Ethiopian food but i can tell just from watching that I would love Ethiopian food!

[coldebleus]

I'm addicted to Injera no lie! When I moved to America I was literally going through withdrawals like a drug addict! Fortunately I moved to DC which means there are a lot of Ethiopian restaurants and a lot of stores that sell Injera so I can now have it every weekend when my mom makes the 'Wot"!! I'm craving it even now even though I just had it for dinner! But there is no harm because its healthier than most American foods so it's a win win for me!

[MarkWiens]

Amazing #Ethiopian  food at Kategna restaurant in #AddisAbaba  (a restaurant you should not miss if you visit).

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[bpurdy]

It makes me really happy how much he is appreciating each bite.

[charlyy]

wow ethiopia has ridiculously delicious looking food, I will definitely visit this country in the future (at least I hope so)

[samlsd]

I have respect to Mark because he respect the local's food. And uploads it while saying the local name of the food and explaining what it is. You are my top fav of all youtubers.

[amyharding]

It is some of the BEST food I've ever eaten! I can not wait to go back!

[missgabriellalovely]

OMG he's so adorable every bit he takes he like "mmmm amazing"

[Hiwi]

The way this guy eats and describes the food makes my mouth water

[lensafeyissa]

I am Ethiopian. I just love his expressions after each bite. LOL. So fun to watch him eat. Subbing just to watch him eat like that.

[Respectedprofesiona]

His facial expressions are the reasons I subscribed loool

[sayalayasalah]

I from Somalia I like food's my brothers ethiopi

[PeterSuhm]

Okay, so I definitely have to go to Ethiopia!

[cpunching]

The best is to mix the cheese with the vegetables, especially the fresh ones. It's just a great burst of "clean" feeling in your mouth. Even though I just ate your videos always make me so hungry.

[dan]

Hey Mark, great video! I love Ethiopia food too. Where I live, in Munich, Germany, there's this awesome restaurant called the Blue Nile and it's just amazing. Real spicy delicious food and good prices too. The bread is great but it's very, very filing! Take care.

[linited]

Firstly, the food looks like a work of art. I've never had Ethiopian food before but I would definitely give it a try if I could.
Secondly, I think this is the first time I've seen your wife. Gorgeous lady.
Thirdly, that last bit with the popcorn made me really laugh.
Love your videos.

[teshomegebremedhin]

hi mark
 thank you for visit my country and to tasted our delicious food and i hope you will come again

[ethiobks]

OMG! I never knew you have been to my country bro. I am glad you enjoy our food. You rock brother!!!