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

Zeni Ethiopian Restaurant in San Jose, California

Ethiopian Casual dining

Closed now12:30 PM Price $20-$30 Today Closed today
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1320 Saratoga Ave, San Jose, CA, 95129, US

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

What people say about Zeni Ethiopian Restaurant

Most of the customers consider Zeni to be an honest restaurant, which speaks through its cuisine rather than being pretentious. Injera, meat stews, and vegetarian combinations always get praised for being deliciously seasoned in the traditional way. Moreover, many long-time regulars say that portions are quite generous and that they pay a good price. The service is often considered to be honest and straightforward. The interior is modest and sometimes even small, especially at busy hours. People who do not care about the ambience and only about the food will most likely enjoy it.

Restaurant overview

About Zeni Ethiopian Restaurant

Zeni Ethiopian Restaurant has established itself as a highly popular place in West San Jose for Ethiopian cuisine featuring injera, stewed meat, and vegetables. In addition, meals are specifically created for sharing, which makes it an excellent place for people who enjoy tasting various kinds of food on one table.

Various kinds of beef, lamb, and chicken will be complemented by an extensive vegetarian selection. Such dishes as kitfo, doro wot, ye beg tibs, misir wot, and gomen allow you to eat food ranging from a buttery spicy dish to a hearty meal based on lentil and green vegetables.

This particular restaurant will be extremely helpful for people having different preferences, as the combination platters offer a mixture of meat and vegetarian dishes. Zeni maintains an easy-going and traditional atmosphere, avoiding any kind of formality.

Menu highlights

Zeni Ethiopian Restaurant menu favorites and current prices

Sambussa$4

Ethiopian savory pastry used as an appetizer.

House Salad$12

House salad with spices inspired by Ethiopia.

Ye Doro Kitfo$22

Spicy chicken that is served in a kiffo manner.

Kikil Kitfo$21

Beef dish with Ethiopian spices used in the restaurant.

Keyet Kitfo$29

A more spicy and rich version of kitfo.

Special Beef Kitfo$29

Spicy minced beef with spices and butter of Ethiopia.

Goden Tibs$27

Spicy beef rib pieces that are prepared in tibs style.

Vegetarian Combo$30

Different stews and vegetables prepared along with injera.

Meat Combo$30

Different specialties of meats from Ethiopia to sample.

Ye Doro Wot$25

Spiced chicken stew with injera.

Ye Doro Wot Fir Fir$26

Chicken stew that is tossed with injera.

Kitfo$25

Spicy minced beef with spices and spiced butter.

Qeiy Wat$22

Beef cooked in berbere-based red stew.

Zilzil Tibs$25

Beef strips that are sautéed with Ethiopian spices.

Ye Beg Tibs$29

Lamb sautéed in aromatized Ethiopian spices.

Ye Miser Wot$20

Red lentils that are cooked in Ethiopian spices.

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

Popular picks

What to try at Zeni Ethiopian Restaurant

  • Vegetarian Combo
  • Meat Combo
  • Ye Doro Wot
  • Ye Doro Tibs
  • Kitfo
  • Ye Beg Tibs
  • Shiro Wot
  • Ye Misir Wot
  • Kik Alicha
  • Special Beef Kitfo
  • Goden Tibs
  • Sambussa
Opening hours

When to visit Zeni Ethiopian Restaurant

Closed nowClosed today
MondayTodayClosed
Tuesday12:00 pm–8:30 pm
Wednesday12:00 pm–8:30 pm
Thursday12:00 pm–8:30 pm
Friday12:00 pm–8:30 pm
Saturday12:00 pm–8:30 pm
Sunday12:00 pm–8:30 pm
Location

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Restaurant location1320 Saratoga Ave, San Jose, CA, 95129, US

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