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    Axum Ethiopian Restaurant

    5844 N Broadway,

    Chicago, IL 60660


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    Appetizers & Salads
    Axum Combos
    Vegan
    Beef
    Lamb & Goat
    Chicken
    Fish
    Beer
    Wine
    Sodt Drinks

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    Appetizers & Salads

    • Sambusa

      Crispy, golden pastry pockets filled with spiced veggies, lentils, beef, or chicken, blended with onions and Ethiopian spices

      $5.00
    • House Salad

      A fresh mix of crisp lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and jalapeños, tossed with a light vinaigrette dressing.

      $7.00

    Axum Combos

    • Veggie Combos

      A colorful platter of 10 traditional Ethiopian vegan dishes, including misir wot (lentils), kik alicha (split peas), shiro (spiced chickpea stew), inguday (mushroom stew), gomen (collard greens), tikil gomen (cabbage), Qosta (spinach), fosolia (green beans & carrots), key sir (beet salad), and salata (fresh salad) — served with injera.

      $20.00
    • Meat and Veggie Combo

      A generous platter featuring all 10 traditional Ethiopian veggie dishes, paired with Yebere Wot (spiced beef stew), Doro Tibs (sautéed chicken), and Yebeg Alicha (mild lamb stew). Served with injera for a complete and flavorful experience.

      $35.00
    • Chef’s Special Combo

      A grand feast featuring all 10 traditional Ethiopian veggie dishes alongside a premium selection of meats: Doro Wot, Yebere Key Wot, Yebeg Tibs, Yebere Tibs, Doro Tibs, Kitfo, Gored Gored, and Zilzil Tibs. Served with injera, this combo offers a rich and authentic taste of Ethiopia.

      $59.00

    Vegan

    • Veggie Combos

      A colorful platter of 10 traditional Ethiopian vegan dishes, including misir wot (lentils), kik alicha (split peas), shiro (spiced chickpea stew), inguday (mushroom stew), gomen (collard greens), tikil gomen (cabbage), Qosta (spinach), fosolia (green beans & carrots), key sir (beet salad), and salata (fresh salad) — served with injera.

      $20.00
    • Yellow Split Peas/Ater Kik Alicha

      Mild and comforting yelow split peas slow-cooked in a delicate blend of turmeric, garlic, and Ethiopian spices, creating a rich and creamy stew.

      $16.00
    • Red Lentil Stew/ Misir Wot

      A flavorful dish of red lentils slow-simmered in a rich sauce made with chili peppers, garlic, and aromatic Ethiopian herbs and seasonings - Served with Injera.

      $4.00
    • Roasted Chickpea Stew/ Shiro

      A smooth and savory roasted chickpea stew, slow-simmered with garlic, onions, and Ethiopian spices, creating a rich, velvety, and flavorful dish.

      $16.00
    • Colard Greens / Gomen

      Tender collard greens sautéed with onions, garlic, and Ethiopian spices, creating a flavorful and nutritious dish.

      $15.00
    • Cabage/ Tikil Gomen

      A hearty Ethiopian dish made with sautéed cabbage, carrots, and potatoes, gently simmered with garlic, turmeric, and Ethiopian spices for a mild yet flavorful taste.

      $15.00
    • Green Beans and Carot/Fossolia

      A vibrant and savory dish of sautéed green beans and carrots, cooked with onions, garlic, and Ethiopian spices for a lightly spiced, flavorful side.

      $15.00
    • Spinach/ Qosta

      Tender spinach sautéed with onions, garlic, and Ethiopian spices, creating a flavorful and nutritious dish.

      $15.00
    • Beets Salad/ Keysir Salad

      Beets, tomato, and onion tossed in our house dressing.

      $15.00
    • Yetsom Firfir

      Injera pieces mixed with a flavorful blend of vegetarian stews and spices, creating a hearty, traditional Ethiopian vegan dish.

      $15.00
    • Mushroom Stew / Inguday Wot

      Tender mushrooms simmered with onions, garlic, tomatoes, and Ethiopian spices, creating a rich and flavorful vegan dish served with injera.

      $16.00
      OUT OF STOCK

    Beef

    • Yeber Tibs

      Succulent beef sautéed with onions, garlic, and Ethiopian spices, served with jalapeños for a rich and flavorful taste.

      $20.00
    • Yeber Wot/ Beef Stew

      Tender beef slow-cooked in a rich, spicy chili sauce with onions, garlic, and Ethiopian spices, creating a deep and flavorful stew.

      $20.00
    • Gored Gored

      Tender, cubed raw beef seasoned with Ethiopian spices and spiced butter, served fresh for a rich and authentic flavor.

      $20.00
    • Kitfo

      Finely minced raw beef seasoned with Ethiopian spices and spiced butter, traditionally served with 2 sides and served with injera.

      $20.00
    • Zilzil Tibs/ Beef Strips

      Juicy, tender strips of beef sautéed with onions, garlic, and green peppers in Ethiopian spices, served sizzling hot with injera for a bold and satisfying meal.

      $24.00

    Lamb & Goat

    • Lamb/ Yebeg Tibs

      Tender cubes of lamb sautéed with onions, garlic, and Ethiopian spices, served with jalapeños for a bold and flavorful dish.

      $23.00
    • Lamb Stew/ Yebeg Key Wot (Spicy)

      Tender lamb slow-cooked in a rich, chili pepper sauce with onions, garlic, and Ethiopian spices for a deep, flavorful stew.

      $22.00
    • Lamb Stew/ Yebeg Alicha Wot (Mild)

      Mild and aromatic lamb stew slow- cooked with turmeric, garlic, onions, and Ethiopian spices for a rich and comforting flavor.

      $21.00
    • Tibs Firfir

      Injera pieces mixed with sautéed beef, onions, garlic, and Ethiopian spices, creating a flavorful and hearty dish.

      $19.00
    • Ye Beg Zilzil Tibs/ Lamb Strips

      Juicy, tender lamb strips sautéed with Ethiopian spices, onions, and peppers, served sizzling hot, served with injera

      $25.00

    Chicken

    • Chicken Stew/ Doro Wot (Spicy)

      A rich and flavorful Ethiopian chicken stew, slow-simmered in a bold, spiced chili blend (berbere) with caramelized onions, garlic, and ginger, served with

      $20.00
    • Doro Tibs

      Tender chicken pieces sautéed with onions, garlic, and Ethiopian spices, served with jalapeños for a bold and flavorful taste.

      $20.00

    Fish

    • Whole Fish /Asa Tibs

      Whole midium fish pan-fried or grilled to perfection, seasoned with Ethiopian spices, and served with sautéed onions, garlic, and jalapeños. Comes with your choice of rice, salad, or vegetables.

      $18.00
      OUT OF STOCK

    Beer

    • Habesha - Ethiopian Beer

      $6.00
    • Asmera - Eritrean Beer

      $6.00
    • Stella

      $5.00
    • Corona

      $5.00
    • Modelo

      $5.00
    • Guinness

      $7.00
    • Heineken

      $5.00

    Wine

    • B - Primitivo

      $28.00
    • B - Cabernet

      $28.00
    • B - Pinot Grigio

      $28.00
    • B - Chardonnay

      $28.00

    Sodt Drinks

    • Coke

      $3.00
    • Diet Coke

      $3.00
    • Sprite

      $3.00
    • Perrier

      $3.00
    • Ginger Ale

      $3.00

    All hours
    Sunday11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Monday3:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Tuesday3:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Wednesday3:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Saturday11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    Axum Ethiopian Restaurant brings the rich flavors of Ethiopia to Chicago with authentic dishes, including injera, Doro Wat, Tibbs, and vegan-friendly platters. We take pride in using fresh, high-quality ingredients and traditional recipes to offer an unforgettable Ethiopian dining experience. Enjoy the Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony, where freshly brewed coffee is served in a cultural setting. Our warm and inviting atmosphere makes Axum the perfect spot for food lovers, families, and groups looking to explore Ethiopian cuisine. Why Choose Axum? Best Ethiopian food in Chicago with traditional recipes Vegetarian & vegan-friendly options Cozy dining atmosphere with exceptional service Online ordering for takeout & delivery Visit us today or order online to enjoy the best Ethiopian flavors in Chicago! Keywords: Best Ethiopian restaurant in Chicago, Ethiopian food near me, order Ethiopian food online.

    Location

    5844 N Broadway,, Chicago, IL 60660

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