Berbere Bites
Sour injera fresh from the mitad, doro wat slow-simmered and kitfo raw with mitmita. Addis eats unlike anywhere on the continent.
Hosted by one of our Addis Ababa tastemakers
Experience hosted by Fitsum, Dessu & other local tastemaker guides
What you can expect
Addis Ababa food tour - Forget the hotel buffet, lunchtime in Addis Ababa is where Ethiopian flavours really get cooking. In the lively Bole neighbourhood, grills crackle, coffee roasters fill the air with toasty aromas, and flavours passed down through generations are plated. Our four-hour lunchtime feast offers 14+ tastings showcasing why Ethiopian cuisine is one of the world’s most fascinating food cultures.
The essentials
Destination
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Duration
3.5-4 hours
Tastings
14+ tastings
Language
English
Days of the week
Everyday
Group size
Small group up to 8 guests
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Transport
Walking tour with 7-8 stops
Included
- More tastings than any other Addis Ababa food tour
- Smallest group size in Addis Ababa
- Led by Addis Ababa tastemaker guides
- Bottled water and other drinks included
Excluded
- Alcoholic drinks
- Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded
Field archive
Route notes
Tours are subject to change depending on vendor opening hours, time of year and other factors.
Start with a refreshing cup of cascara, brewed from the dried skins and pulp of coffee cherries. Communities in Ethiopia and Yemen have steeped the husks for centuries, making use of more of the precious coffee harvest and producing a light, gently fruity drink.
You’ll try
Cascara coffee cherry tea
Tastemaker’s notes
“Cascara comes from the fruit surrounding the coffee bean, rather than the bean itself.”
Settle in for a hearty Ethiopian breakfast spread: stewed special foul, buttery dirkosh fir fir made with dried injera, and chechebsa, torn flatbread tossed with spiced butter and egg, sweetened with honey. Scoop everything up with fermented injera and wash it down with fragrant, spiced shai tea.
You’ll try
Stewed fava beansDried injera stew with butterFlatbread spiced butter and egg
Tastemaker’s notes
“Injera is the cornerstone of the Ethiopia's table, it's bread, plate and eating utensil rolled into one.”
Try two Ethiopian crowd-pleasers. Cool, tangy ergo, a traditionally fermented yoghurt scented with aromatic tena adam (Ethiopian rue), followed by pasti, Ethiopia's answer to the beignet, fried until golden and rolled generously in sugar.
You’ll try
Ergo yogurt with spicesEthiopian pasti beignets
Tastemaker’s notes
“Ergo is traditionally fermented for days, with recipes varying from community to community.”
Make a pit stop at a neighbourhood bakery known for its pastries, freshly baked and fried treats. A sweet reminder of the Italian influence that left its mark on Ethiopia's baking culture.
You’ll try
Mixed pastries
Tastemaker’s notes
“Italian occupation helped introduce European-style cafés and pastries to Ethiopia's urban food culture.”
Field notes
Included
More tastings than any other Addis Ababa food tour, Smallest group size in Addis Ababa, Led by Addis Ababa tastemaker guides, and Bottled water and other drinks included.
Not included
Alcoholic drinks and Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded.
Meeting point
Yaowarat. Your guide will meet you at the exit ten minutes before departure; a WhatsApp thread lands in your inbox within an hour of booking.
Good to know
Rain or shine, this tour still runs. Vegetarians are catered for with substitutions; the route isn't suitable for wheelchairs.
Dietary honesty
Vegetarian works with some substitutions. Gluten-free means several tastings are omitted. Vegan isn't recommended for this particular tour.
Cancellation
Reserve now, pay later. Cancel any time up to 24 hours before departure at no charge; after that, the booking is non-refundable.
Meet your tastemakers
Fitsum
Fitsum K
Fitsum has spent a decade guiding travellers through Addis Ababa, revealing its culture through its flavours, neighbourhoods, and everyday life. Proudly born in the capital, he’s dedicated to helping guests experience Ethiopia at its most authentic and welcoming.
Meeting point
Where the tour starts (and ends).
Dukamo Coffee Bole | ዱካሞ ቡና
Mafi City Center Mall, Cameroon St, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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