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Cafe Lalibela Ethiopian Cuisine Menu

$Ethiopian, Gluten-free, Vegan
849 W University Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281
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  • Soup & Salad

    • Shorba

      Soup made from lentils, carrots, potatoes, orzo, onion and vegetable stock.
      $5.75

    • Selata

      Lalibela garden salad with house dressing.
      $5.95

  • Entrees - Meat Dishes

    • Alicha Sega Wat (Mild Beef Stew)

      Tender beef cubes simmered in mild sauce kibbeh(spiced clarified butter), onion and turmeric, flavored with various spices.
      $6.75

    • Doro Wat (Spicy Chicken Stew)

      Chicken simmered in spicy berbere (chili powder) sauce, kibbeh (spiced clarified butter), and onion, flavored with various spices. The Doro Wat is traditionally served with hard-boiled eggs (Request for egg).
      $6.75

    • Key Sega Wat (Spicy Beef Stew)

      Tender beef cubes simmered in spicy berbere (chili powder) sauce and onion, flavored with various spices.
      $6.75

    • Yebeg Alicha Sega Wat (Mild Lamb Stew)

      Lamb cubes simmered in mild sauce, kibbeh (spiced clarified butter), onion and turmeric.
      $7.00

  • Entrees - Vegan Dishes

    • Azifah (Brown Lentils)

      Whole brown lentils blended with onion, jalapeños, fresh lemon and spices. Served cold.
      $6.25

    • Fosolia (Green Beans & Carrots)

      Lightly spiced green beans cooked with tomatoes, carrots and onion.
      $6.25

    • Gomen (Collard Greens)

      Chopped collard greens cooked with fresh garlic, ginger and onion.
      $6.25

    • Misir Wat (Medium Spicy Red Split Lentils)

      Red split lentils cooked with onion, berbere (chili powder) sauce and herbs.
      $6.25

    • Shiro Wat (Gound Peas)

      Spiced ground peas cooked with, onion and seasoned with garlic and ginger.
      $6.25

    • Tikil Gomen (Cabbage, Potatoes And Carrots)

      Lightly spiced cabbage, carrots, potatoes and turmeric.
      $6.25

    • Yekik Alicha (Yellow Split Peas)

      Yellow split peas cooked with onion, turmeric and herb.
      $6.25

  • Individual Platters

    • Chef’s Favorite Combination

      A combination of doro wat (#3), gomen (#8) and ayeb (#29).
      $16.95

    • Manager’s Choice

      A combination of kye sega wat (#4), tikil gomen (#11) and yekik alicha (#12).
      $17.95

    • Meat Combination

      Combination of alicha sega (#1), doro wat (#3), and kye sega wat (#4).
      $18.95

    • Vegetable Combination

      A combination of fosolia (#7), gomen (#8), misr wat (#9) and tikil gomen (#11).
      $18.95

    • Spicy Combination

      A combination of doro wat (#3), kye sega wat (#4) and misr wat (#9).
      $17.95

    • Mild Combination

      A combination of alicha sega wat (#1), yebeg alicha sega wat (#5) and fosolia (#7).
      $17.95

    • Kitfo

      (Ground beef resembling steak tartar) lean tender beef finely chopped and mixed with mitmita, cardamon and kibbeh. Served slightly cooked with gomen(#8) and ayeb(#29).
      $18.95

    • Tibs

      (Mild pan fried beef or lamb cubes) lean beef or lamb cubes pan fried with jalapeños, onion and fresh rosemary.
      $17.50

    • Yawaze Tibs

      (Spicy pan fried beef or lamb cubes) lean beef or lamb cubes pan fried with jalapeños, onion and fresh rosemary with awaze sauce.
      $17.95

    • Fasica's Special

      A combination of Asa Wat (#2), Fosolia (#7) and Azifah (#6).
      $17.95

  • Suggested Combinations

    • Lalibela Exclusive

      For parties of 4. A combination of: alicha sega wat (#1), asa wat (#2) , doro wat (#3), key sega wat (#4), yebeg alicha (#5), fosolia (#7), gomen (#8), misr wat (#9), shiro wat (#10) tikil gomen (#11), yekik alicha (#12) beef tibs (#21) and ayeb (#29).
      $67.95

    • Vegan Exclusive

      For parties of 4. A combination of: azifah (#6), 2x fosolia (#7), 2x gomen (#8), 2x misr wat (#9), shiro wat (#10), 2x tikil gomen (#11), yekik alicha (#12) and timatim fitfit (#13).
      $61.95

    • Lalibela Deluxe

      For parties of 2. A combination of: alicha sega wat (#1), doro wat (#3), key sega wat (#4), yebeg alicha (#5), fosolia (#7), gomen (#8), misir wat (#9), tikil gomen (#11) and yekik alicha (#12).
      $61.95

    • Vegan Deluxe

      For parties of 2. A combination of: azifah (#6), fosolia (#7), gomen (#8), misir wat (#9) shiro wat (#10), tikil gomen (#11), and yekik alicha (#12).
      $38.95

  • Side Orders

    • Injera (Ethiopian Bread)

      A crepe like sourdough bread made from a mixture of teff and wheat flour.
      $1.25

    • Ayeb (Homemade Cheese)

      Freshly made mild, crumbly cheese used for enhancing flavor.
      $4.75

    • Rice

      Fluffy, steamed white rice, perfect as a side to complement any main dish.
      $2.00

    • Gluten Free Injera (Ethiopian Bread)

      A crepe like sourdough bread made from teff flour.
      $1.99

  • Sodas & Juices

    • Soda

      Coke, diet coke, sprite, pink lemonade, fanta orange, root beer, raspberry iced tea, fresh brewed iced tea.
      $3.95

    • Juice

      Mango juice, cranberry juice, apple juice, orange juice.
      $4.50

    • Perrier (Mineral Water)

      $3.25

    • Bottled Water

      Pure and refreshing bottled water.
      $2.50

  • Coffee & Ethiopian Teas

    • Regular Coffee/ Decaf Coffee

      Drip coffee, choose between decaf or regular.
      $3.25

    • Traditional Ethiopian Coffee

      Served in Clay Pot.
      $6.95

    • Yekemem Shai (Hot)

      Black tea made with cinnamon, cardamom & cloves.
      $3.50

    • Yekemem Shai (Iced)

      Black tea made with cinnamon, cardamom & cloves.
      $3.50

    • Tossign (Hot)

      Refreshing herbal tea from the highlands of Ethiopia. Great for colds & flu.
      $3.50

    • Tossign (Iced)

      Refreshing herbal tea from the highlands of Ethiopia. Great for colds & flu.
      $3.50

  • Appetizer

    • Shorba

      Soup made from lentils, carrots, potatoes, orzo, onion and vegetable stock.
      $5.75

    • Selata

      Lalibela garden salad with house dressing.
      $5.95

    • Timatim Fitfit

      Pieces of injera mixed with chopped onions, tomato, jalapeño and fresh lemon juice (served cold).
      $5.75

    • Injera Roll

      Finley chopped collard greens mixed with mitmita & homemade cheese, rolled in injera bread.
      $4.95

  • Entrees - Meat Dishes

    • Alicha Sega Wat (Mild Beef Stew)

      Tender beef cubes simmered in mild sauce kibbeh(spiced clarified butter), onion and turmeric, flavored with various spices.
      $6.75

    • Asa Wat (Fish Stew)

      Shredded tilapia fish stew simmered with spicy berbere (chili powder) sauce, garlic and onion, flavored with various spices.
      $7.00

    • Doro Wat (Spicy Chicken Stew)

      Chicken simmered in spicy berbere (chili powder) sauce, kibbeh (spiced clarified butter), and onion, flavored with various spices. The Doro Wat is traditionally served with hard-boiled eggs (Request for egg).
      $6.75

    • Key Sega Wat (Spicy Beef Stew)

      Tender beef cubes simmered in spicy berbere (chili powder) sauce and onion, flavored with various spices.
      $6.75

    • Yebeg Alicha Sega Wat (Mild Lamb Stew)

      Lamb cubes simmered in mild sauce, kibbeh (spiced clarified butter), onion and turmeric.
      $7.00

  • Entrees - Vegan Dishes

    • Azifah (Brown Lentils)

      Whole brown lentils blended with onion, jalapeños, fresh lemon and spices. Served cold.
      $6.25

    • Fosolia (Green Beans & Carrots)

      Lightly spiced green beans cooked with tomatoes, carrots and onion.
      $6.25

    • Gomen (Collard Greens)

      Chopped collard greens cooked with fresh garlic, ginger and onion.
      $6.25

    • Misir Wat (Medium Spicy Red Split Lentils)

      Red split lentils cooked with onion, berbere (chili powder) sauce and herbs.
      $6.25

    • Shiro Wat (Gound Peas)

      Spiced ground peas cooked with, onion and seasoned with garlic and ginger.
      $6.25

    • Tikil Gomen (Cabbage, Potatoes And Carrots)

      Lightly spiced cabbage, carrots, potatoes and turmeric.
      $6.25

    • Yekik Alicha (Yellow Split Peas)

      Yellow split peas cooked with onion, turmeric and herb.
      $6.25

  • Individual Platters

    • Chef’s Favorite Combination

      A combination of doro wat (#3), gomen (#8) and ayeb (#29).
      $16.95

    • Manager’s Choice

      A combination of kye sega wat (#4), tikil gomen (#11) and yekik alicha (#12).
      $17.95

    • Meat Combination

      Combination of alicha sega (#1), doro wat (#3), and kye sega wat (#4).
      $18.95

    • Vegetable Combination

      A combination of fosolia (#7), gomen (#8), misr wat (#9) and tikil gomen (#11).
      $18.95

    • Spicy Combination

      A combination of doro wat (#3), kye sega wat (#4) and misr wat (#9).
      $18.95

    • Mild Combination

      A combination of alicha sega wat (#1), yebeg alicha sega wat (#5) and fosolia (#7).
      $18.95

    • Kitfo

      (Ground beef resembling steak tartar) lean tender beef finely chopped and mixed with mitmita, cardamon and kibbeh. Served slightly cooked with gomen(#8) and ayeb(#29).
      $19.95

    • Tibs

      (Mild pan fried beef or lamb cubes) lean beef or lamb cubes pan fried with jalapeños, onion and fresh rosemary.
      $17.50

    • Yawaze Tibs

      (Spicy pan fried beef or lamb cubes) lean beef or lamb cubes pan fried with jalapeños, onion and fresh rosemary with awaze sauce.
      $18.50

  • Suggested Combinations

    • Lalibela Exclusive

      For parties of 4. A combination of: alicha sega wat (#1), asa wat (#2) , doro wat (#3), key sega wat (#4), yebeg alicha (#5), fosolia (#7), gomen (#8), misr wat (#9), shiro wat (#10) tikil gomen (#11), yekik alicha (#12) beef tibs (#21) and ayeb (#29).
      $67.95

    • Vegan Exclusive

      For parties of 4. A combination of: azifah (#6), 2x fosolia (#7), 2x gomen (#8), 2x misr wat (#9), shiro wat (#10), 2x tikil gomen (#11) and 2x yekik alicha (#12).
      $61.95

    • Lalibela Deluxe

      For parties of 2. A combination of: alicha sega wat (#1), doro wat (#3), key sega wat (#4), yebeg alicha (#5), fosolia (#7), gomen (#8), misir wat (#9), tikil gomen (#11) and yekik alicha (#12).
      $42.95

    • Vegan Deluxe

      For parties of 2. A combination of: azifah (#6), fosolia (#7), gomen (#8), misir wat (#9) shiro wat (#10), tikil gomen (#11), and yekik alicha (#12).
      $38.95

  • Side Orders

    • Injera (Ethiopian Bread)

      A crepe like sourdough bread made from a mixture of teff and wheat flour.
      $1.25

    • Ayeb (Homemade Cheese)

      Freshly made mild, crumbly cheese used for enhancing flavor.
      $4.75

    • Rice

      Fluffy, steamed white rice, perfect for complementing any Ethiopian main dish.
      $2.00

    • Gluten Free Injera (Ethiopian Bread)

      A crepe like sourdough bread made from teff flour.
      $1.99

  • Dessert

    • Chocolate Teff Cake / Gluten Free

      Chocolate cake made from Teff (ancient Ethiopian grain) covered with black chocolate ganache.
      $6.95

    • Tiramisu

      A coffee-flavored Italian dessert, made of ladyfingers dipped in coffee, layered with mascarpone cheese, flavored with cocoa.
      $5.95

    • Tres-Leches Cake

      A sponge cake soaked in three kinds of milk: evaporated milk, condensed milk, and whole milk.
      $5.95

    • Chocolate Mousse

      Layers of moist chocolate cake, fluffy chocolate mousse, and chocolate ganache.
      $5.95

  • Lunch Specials

    • Sampler

      A combination of any three items from the following (1-9), served with injera (Ethiopian bread), or rice or half rice/ half injera.
      $12.95

    • Spicy Wrap

      A combination of any two items from the following, wrapped in a tortilla and served with your choice of lentil soup or garden salad.
      $12.95

  • Sodas & Juices

    • Soda

      Coke, diet coke, sprite, pink lemonade, fanta orange, root beer, raspberry iced tea, fresh brewed iced tea.
      $3.95

    • Juice

      Mango juice, cranberry juice, apple juice, orange juice.
      $4.50

    • Perrier (Mineral Water)

      $3.25

    • Bottled Water

      Pure and refreshing bottled water.
      $2.50

  • Coffee & Ethiopian Teas

    • Regular Coffee/ Decaf Coffee

      Choice of regular or decaf drip coffee. Simple and classic.
      $3.25

    • Traditional Ethiopian Coffee

      Served in clay pot.
      $6.95

    • Yekemem Shai (Hot)

      Black tea made with cinnamon, cardamom & cloves.
      $3.50

    • Yekemem Shai (Iced)

      Black tea made with cinnamon, cardamom & cloves.
      $3.50

    • Tossign (Hot)

      Refreshing herbal tea from the highlands of Ethiopia. Great for colds & flu.
      $3.50

    • Tossign (Iced)

      Refreshing herbal tea from the highlands of Ethiopia. Great for colds & flu.
      $3.50

  • Grab-and-go Foods

    • Red Lentil /Misir/ Wrap - Vegan 12 Oz

      Red lentils, cabbage, potatoes and carrots\n Stewed in special blend of spices and wrapped in flour tortilla\n A classic Lalibela favorite enjoyed warm or cold!
      $6.00

    • Green Beans / Fosolia / Wrap - Vegan 12 Oz

      Green beans, carrots, tomatoes, turmeric and Yellow split peas \n Stewed in special blend of spices and wrapped in flour tortilla\n Enjoy Warm or cold!
      $6.00

    • Spicy Humble Wrap - Vegan/Medium Spicy - 12 OZ

      Broccoli, green beans, onion, carrots and brown rice\n Stewed in a special blend of spices and wrapped in flour tortilla\n Enjoy warm or cold!
      $6.00

  • Market Lalibela

    • Yirgacheffe Medium Roast Coffee Beans 10 Oz

      Ethiopian Yirgacheffe Medium Roast coffee Beans. \nNotes of Chocolate/Citrus/Sweet
      $11.99

    • Sidamo Medium Roast Coffee Beans 10 Oz

      Ethiopian Sidamo Medium Roast coffee Beans. \nNoes of Lemon/Berries/Sweet
      $11.99

    • Yekemem Chai Tea Spice

      A mix of Cinnamon, cardamom and cloves.
      $11.99

    • Tossign

      Ethiopian organic thyme, herbal tea
      $6.99

    • Berbere 8 Oz

      Traditional Ethiopian spice blend composed of chiles, garlic, fenugreek and a handful of warm spices.
      $9.99

    • Mitmita 8 Oz

      Bird's eye chili peppers, cardamom, cloves, and salt.
      $7.00

    • Shiro 8 Oz

      Chickpea flour, spices, and seasonings.
      $6.00

    • Misir / Red Split Lentils 8 Oz

      Red split lentils.
      $2.50

    • Yekik / Yellow Split Peas 8 Oz

      Yellow split peas.\n
      $2.25

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