A very nice Ethiopian restaurant in Syracuse. We got veg and chicken platters that allowed us to try a lot of different items on the menu. Very good food & ample of seating space. Reasonably priced as well.
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I've wanted to try Ethiopian food for a while now. While staying in downtown Syracuse on business, I saw that Habiba's was closeby so I decided to give it a try.
Street parking along the main road was easy. There are tons od active parking meters in effect until 6pm. After that, parking there is free. I parked about half a block away.
The storefront is very plain and somewhat dark...it wasn't immediately obvious that the place was open. I walked into a lovely greeting by the staff. It was practically empty, but I went at around 6:15 pm and I believe they close at 7 pm, so that may be expected.
The decor was lovely. The space was also very neat and clean with lots of tables, chairs and bench seating.
Not knowing what to order, the lovely server was able to suggest one of the platters which had a sampling of a few items. (About $18 for a sampler of 2 meats, 3 vegetables and injera.) The food came out in about 15 minutes. While I liked some items, more than others, I understood that my palate was not acustomed to the spices they used. I did like the heat of the food, I didn't immediate love one of the main spices, which was present in all three vegetable dishes. As with many things...I figured this was an acquired taste.
Overall I had a great experience at Habiba's. I hope to return and try some other items. The staff was very nice, patient and helpful.
Delicious! Had the vegetarian selection platter and it was huge and very filling. Mango smoothie very tasty as well. Good value for money!
One of my favorite places! My friends and i love coming here especially for their injera bread and some combo plates. We'll never get tired of the food here. Superb!
Delicious food. Chicken a little dry but great flavors and spices. Always a fan of Ethiopian food
LOVE Habiba’s! I first had their food back in 2020 at their old location (loved it then too), so I wanted to check out their new location at the Salt City Market.
Wow—just as good as I remember! I got the Yebere Beyaynetu (2 beef dishes and 3 vegetarian) with chef’s choice. Everything was delicious. They were super friendly as well!
Already can’t wait until my next visit. Wish I got a photo of their setup, their restaurant sign is gorgeous!
One of the best Ethiopian food I’ve ever had!!! Great flavors, friendly ambiance!! Cozy place!!
This place has been our regular visit when in Syracuse!!
I would say, food made with love, feels like home considering the similarity this cuisine has with our traditional Indian cuisine!!
The service here makes you feels really good about the place!!
Delicious- what talent! We got the chicken and beef sampler platters...both amazing. She makes the injera on site in what looks like a tiny kitchen...so impressive! If we lived in Syracuse we would probably eat here weekly. Or more often!
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Habiba’s Ethiopian Kitchen opening day in Salt City Market. I have been meaning to try this place ever since I heard about their opening and was blown away by the quality and the flavors of each of the selections. Each bite that was taken was full of balance with earthy, spicy bliss. The food is full of love and as you eat, you can feel how nourishing it is for one’s body.
I got the Yebere Beyaynetu which is a choice of 2 beef dishes and 3 vegetarian dishes. I ordered Gomen Besiga (beef stew and collard greens in a curry broth), Siga Wot (beef cubes slow cooked in berbere sauce and mekelesha), Misir Wot (red lentil stew with berbere, tomato, black pepper), Shiro Wot (middle one, ground chickpea stew with curry and berbere), and Kaye Siir (chopped beet stew with potato, onion, garlic). Everything was served on injera with more on the side. Injera is a fermented pancake like flatbread with a spongy texture.
Whatever you end up ordering here will tantalize your tastebuds and have you coming back for more.
Had Injera. Worth it. Its fills your stomach and is very tasty. The food is halal. Its an entrepreneurial local business. The ambience is really nice. The hub is very close so you can travel and go to Salt City Market and eat at this place alone or with family and friends
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