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Kategna

Addis Ababa

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Kategna

Excellent Ethiopian cuisine is the prime reason of Kategna's success with both locals and tourists. The menu lists a plethora of local specialities, including the ubiquitous injera and kitfo — a local take on tartar. They also do full traditional coffee ceremonies.

Useful Information

  • Address: Cameroon Street, Addis Ababa
  • Phone: +251 93 032 9121
  • More Info: www.kategnaaddis.com
  • Opening House: Daily 7am–10:30pm
  • More Info: Kategna has four venues in the city

Dining

At the heart of Ethiopian dining sprawls the injera — a large savoury pancake with a porous surface made from teff, a grain native to Ethiopia and Eritrea. Teff flour is often replaced in the West for rice flour, often at the cost of authentic flavour and consistency. The injera is then topped with a variety of "wot", which are essentially different varieties of curries and stews with an amazing depth of flavour. Go for the vegetarian options on Wednesdays and Fridays, which are fasting days. Many locals abstain from consuming animal foods on these days, so you are likely to get reheated meat from the day before.

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