Kategna Ethiopian Restaurant restaurant in San Jose, California
San Jose, California dining

Kategna Ethiopian Restaurant in San Jose, California

Ethiopian Casual dining

Open now2:48 PM Price $20-$30 Today 11:30 am–9:00 pm
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1663 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA, 95128, US

CuisineEthiopian
StyleCasual dining
Price$20-$30
MealsLunch, Dinner
Guest impressions

What people say about Kategna Ethiopian Restaurant

Most people commend the hospitable environment, large serving size, and the restaurant’s good vegetarian menu. Some of the frequently mentioned foods include the combo platter, gomen, tibs, and the signature dish of the restaurant—the kategna. First-time diners from Ethiopia appreciate the fact that servers know how to describe the food combinations. The environment in the restaurant is informal and cultural rather than elegant. One of the points highlighted by some patrons is that food is served slowly, which is suitable for dinner but not for a quick stop.

Restaurant overview

About Kategna Ethiopian Restaurant

Kategna Ethiopian Restaurant provides authentic Ethiopian cuisine from West San Carlos Street, with injera being at the heart of the meal. The menu includes meat stews, fried beef, kitfo, and vegetarian dishes, which should be mixed up together to get an opportunity to change flavors from spicy to savory and even earthy.

The menu is accessible for both regular customers and first-timers, since sambusa and kategna become the perfect appetizers, and meat and vegetable combinations help to get acquainted with various dishes without ordering a big list of meals.

The interior is decorated with the help of traditional artwork; however, the service still keeps its casual character. The orders can be placed via the online pick-up service, while the table reservation is made through phone calls.

Menu highlights

Kategna Ethiopian Restaurant menu highlights and prices

Kategna$10.99

Injera that is toasted with berbere and Ethiopian butter.

House Salad$6.75

Crispy romaine lettuce with fresh tomatoes and homemade dressing.

Sambusa$6.99

Pastries that have lentils and onions.

Kitfo$19.49

Ground meat made of lean beef with spices, herbs, and mitmita.

Gored Gored$19.99

Beef cubes that are seasoned with red pepper and spiced butter.

Ye Bere Tibs$18.99

Beef cubes that are prepared with Ethiopian seasoning, onion, chili pepper, and tomato.

Alicha Wot$18.99

Beef stew seasoned with garlic, onion, ginger, spiced butter, and turmeric.

Bozena Shiroh$17.99

Lean beef cubes in spicy chickpea and berbere stew.

Zilzil Tibs$18.99

Lean beef strips that are sautéed in house spices, butter, green pepper, and rosemary.

Key Wot$18.99

Beef simmered in hot berbere sauce using house spices and herbs.

Quanta Firfir$19.99

Dried beef that is seasoned with berbere sauce and injera.

Meat Combination$21.99

Doro wot, key wot, Alicha wot, Ayib, and salad combination.

Yeshekla Tibs$19.99

Lean beef strips seasoned with house spices, butter, peppers, onions, garlic, and rosemary.

Special Kitfo$19.99

Homemade kitfo with spiced butter, herbs, mitmita, kale, and Ethiopian cheese.

Ye-Beg Tibs$20.99

Lamb cubes sautéed with spices, onions, tomatoes, peppers, and rosemary.

Ye-Doro Wot$19.99

Drumstick chicken that is simmered in house spices and sauce with cheese and eggs.

Menu items and prices can change. Check the restaurant directly for the latest menu before visiting.

Popular picks

What to try at Kategna Ethiopian Restaurant

  • Kategna
  • Sambusa
  • Ye Shekla Tibs
  • Special Kitfo
  • Kik Alicha
  • Gomen Wot
  • Bozena Shiro
  • Zilzil Tibs
  • Quanta Firfir
  • Meat Combination
  • Vegetarian Combo
  • Ye Doro Wot
Opening hours

When to visit Kategna Ethiopian Restaurant

Open now11:30 am–9:00 pm
MondayToday11:30 am–9:00 pm
Tuesday11:30 am–9:00 pm
WednesdayClosed
Thursday11:30 am–9:00 pm
Friday11:30 am–9:00 pm
Saturday11:30 am–9:00 pm
Sunday12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Location

Find Kategna Ethiopian Restaurant

Restaurant location1663 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA, 95128, US

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