Desta Ethiopian Kitchen Menu

$$Ethiopian

3086 Briarcliff Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30329

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Breakfast
- Fetiera
  Traditional Ethiopian breakfast consisting of flatbread layered with eggs, served with honey.
  $10.25
- Foul
  Crushed beans sauteed with our spices, garnished with fresh diced onions, tomatoes, and pepper. Finished with olive oil or butter. Served on wheat bread or pita.
  $10.25
- Breakfast Combo
  Our most popular breakfast dish! Includes kinche, scrambled eggs and chechebsa for two or more because sharing is caring!
  $17.10
- Scrambled Eggs
  Sauteed with onions, tomatoes, pepper and Ethiopian butter. Served on wheat bread or pita.
  $9.15
- Chechebsa
  Small pieces of flatbread braised with berbere and your choice of Ethiopian butter or olive oil.
  $9.15
- Kinche
  Cracked wheat cooked tender with Ethiopia butter and spices.
  $9.15
- Brunch
  Serves 2-4. If brunch were a party this would be served! Comes with fir fir, kinche, Ethiopian-style scrambled eggs, chechebsa, tibs, kitfo, and ayib. Served with white bread, pita or injera.
  $43.35
Appetizers
- Sambusa
  Stuffed with your choice of either minced beef or lentils. These crisp treats are to die for!
  $6.85
- Tomato Fitfit
  Diced tomatoes, onions and jalapeno pepper mixed with pieces of injera. Served cold. This is a great dish to share!
  $9.15
- Kitfo Wrap
  Beef or salmon. Injera or tortilla flour wrap filled with our delicious kitfo, served rare, medium rare or medium well.
  $11.40
- Kitfo Slice
  Tortilla slice filled delicious kitfo, ayib and jalapeno peppers cooked how you like it.
  $13.70
- Salmon Starter Salad
  A fresh to order side portioned salad topped with your choice of rare or cooked salmon, seasoned with Ethiopian spices.
  $13.70
- Gomen-Siljo Dip
  A blended dish of tofu and gomen seasoned with garlic, ginger, hot mustard, and a touch of olive oil. Served with your choice of injera or pita bread.
  $10.25
Salads
- House Salad
  Looking to go "green"? Try one of our fresh to order salads with our delicious house dressing. Served with a side of wheat bread.
  $12.00
- Fish Salad
  Tilapia or grouper. Looking to go "green"? Try one of our fresh to order salads with our delicious house dressing. Served with a side of wheat bread.
  $17.70
- Shrimp Salad
  Tilapia or grouper. Looking to go "green"? Try one of our fresh to order salads with our delicious house dressing. Served with a side of wheat bread.
  $17.70
- Salmon Salad
  Tilapia or grouper. Looking to go "green"? Try one of our fresh to order salads with our delicious house dressing. Served with a side of wheat bread.
  $17.70
- Chicken Salad
  Looking to go "green"? Try one of our fresh to order salads with our delicious house dressing. Served with a side of wheat bread.
  $14.25
- Lamb Salad
  Tilapia or grouper. Looking to go "green"? Try one of our fresh to order salads with our delicious house dressing. Served with a side of wheat bread.
  $17.70
Sandwiches
- Lamb Sandwich
  Looking for a lighter option? Try one of our yummy sandwiches. Made fresh daily!
  $15.95
- Chicken Sandwich
  Looking for a lighter option? Try one of our yummy sandwiches. Made fresh daily!
  $13.70
- Shrimp Sandwich
  Looking for a lighter option? Try one of our yummy sandwiches. Made fresh daily!
  $15.95
- Fish Sandwich
  Looking for a lighter option? Try one of our yummy sandwiches. Made fresh daily!
  $18.25
- Salmon Sandwich
  Looking for a lighter option? Try one of our yummy sandwiches. Made fresh daily!
  $17.10
- Veggie Sandwich
  Looking for a lighter option? Try one of our yummy sandwiches. Made fresh daily!
  $12.55
- Mushroom Sandwich
  Looking for a lighter option? Try one of our yummy sandwiches. Made fresh daily!
  $13.70
- Kifto Sandwich
  Looking for a lighter option? Try one of our yummy sandwiches. Made fresh daily!
  $15.95
Pastas
- Chicken Pasta
  Mama mia! Even though the Italians weren't successful at colonizing Ethiopia, centuries ago; they left their love of pasta, now we're bringing it to you sauteed with shiro and tomato based sauce. Served with a salad.
  $15.95
- Fish Pasta
  Mama mia! Even though the Italians weren't successful at colonizing Ethiopia, centuries ago; they left their love of pasta, now we're bringing it to you sauteed with shiro and tomato based sauce. Served with a salad.
  $17.10
- Veggie Pasta
  Mama mia! Even though the Italians weren't successful at colonizing Ethiopia, centuries ago; they left their love of pasta, now we're bringing it to you sauteed with shiro and tomato based sauce. Served with a salad.
  $14.85
- Lamb Pasta
  Mama mia! Even though the Italians weren't successful at colonizing Ethiopia, centuries ago; they left their love of pasta, now we're bringing it to you sauteed with shiro and tomato based sauce. Served with a salad.
  $18.25
- Shrimp Pasta
  Mama mia! Even though the Italians weren't successful at colonizing Ethiopia, centuries ago; they left their love of pasta, now we're bringing it to you sauteed with shiro and tomato based sauce. Served with a salad.
  $17.10
- Mushroom Pasta
  Mama mia! Even though the Italians weren't successful at colonizing Ethiopia, centuries ago; they left their love of pasta, now we're bringing it to you sauteed with shiro and tomato based sauce. Served with a salad.
  $15.95
- Salmon Pasta
  Mama mia! Even though the Italians weren't successful at colonizing Ethiopia, centuries ago; they left their love of pasta, now we're bringing it to you sauteed with shiro and tomato based sauce. Served with a salad.
  $18.25
- Kifto Pasta
  Mama mia! Even though the Italians weren't successful at colonizing Ethiopia, centuries ago; they left their love of pasta, now we're bringing it to you sauteed with shiro and tomato based sauce. Served with a salad
  $15.95
Vegan
- Potato Stew | Dinech Wot
  Potatoes simmered with berbere, onions, garlic and other spices.
  $13.70
- Vegan Platter
  Shiro, misir, ater, dinech wot, gomen, cabbage, salad, azifa, mushrooms, beets and fitfit.
  $20.55
- Mushroom Stew
  Sauteed with onions, fresh garlic, and fresh ginger.
  $14.85
- Spicy Split Red Lentil Stew | Miser
  Lentils stewed in a rich barbere sauce, onions, garlic and ginger.
  $14.85
- Cabbage | Tikel Gomen
  Fresh cabbage sauteed with onions, garlic, carrots, turmeric.
  $12.55
- Chickpea Stew | Shiro
  Ground chickpeas simmered in a rich house sauce and spiced with olive oil or butter.
  $15.95
- Tomato Fitfit
  Finely diced tomatoes, onion, peppers and garlic minced with our dressing.
  $11.40
- Yellow Split Pea Stew | Ater
  Yellow split peas stewed in a special sauce, onions, garlic and ginger.
  $12.55
- Collard Greens | Gomen
  Fresh collard green sauteed with onions, garlic and ginger.
  $12.55
Signature Entrees | Tibs
- Mushroom Tibs
  $15.40
- Ribeye Tibs
  Get your taste buds ready for our most popular dish! Tender cubed meat sauteed in Desta's secret blend of spices, onions, tomatoes, peppers and spiced olive oil. It doesn't get yummier than this!
  $19.95
- Chicken Tibs
  Get your taste buds ready for our most popular dish! Tender cubed meat sauteed in Desta's secret blend of spices, onions, tomatoes, peppers and spiced olive oil. It doesn't get yummier than this!
  $16.55
- Fish Tibs
  Get your taste buds ready for our most popular dish! Tender cubed meat sauteed in Desta's secret blend of spices, onions, tomatoes, peppers and spiced olive oil. It doesn't get yummier than this!
  $18.80
- Meat Lovers Tibs
  Meat lovers be warned! Once you start you won't stop. Choose any 3 different meats to fill your plate and your stomach. Pick 3 breads and 3 sides.
  $47.35
- Lamb Tibs
  Get your taste buds ready for our most popular dish! Tender cubed meat sauteed in Desta's secret blend of spices, onions, tomatoes, peppers and spiced olive oil. It doesn't get yummier than this!
  $18.80
- Filet Mignon Tibs
  Get your taste buds ready for our most popular dish! Tender cubed meat sauteed in Desta's secret blend of spices, onions, tomatoes, peppers and spiced olive oil. It doesn't get yummier than this!
  $21.10
- Salmon Tibs
  Get your taste buds ready for our most popular dish! Tender cubed meat sauteed in Desta's secret blend of spices, onions, tomatoes, peppers and spiced olive oil. It doesn't get yummier than this!
  $18.80
- Ground Beef Tibs
  Get your taste buds ready for our most popular dish! Tender cubed meat sauteed in Desta's secret blend of spices, onions, tomatoes, peppers and spiced olive oil. It doesn't get yummier than this!
  $16.55
- Shrimp Tibs
  Get your taste buds ready for our most popular dish! Tender cubed meat sauteed in Desta's secret blend of spices, onions, tomatoes, peppers and spiced olive oil. It doesn't get yummier than this!
  $18.80
- Beyond Meat Tibs
  $15.95
Or...Do You Like Your Tibs a Different Way
- Biret Mitad Tibs
  Sautéed cuts of meat at extra-high heat served well done with your choice of side.
  $18.80
- Beyond Meat Tibs
  $14.85
Signature Entrees | Kitfo
- Beef Kitfo
  Ethiopian-style steak tartar, freshly minced extra lean beef, seasoned with mitmita and Ethiopian spiced butter.
  $17.10
- Salmon Kitfo
  Ethiopian-style tartar, freshly minced salmon seasoned with mitmita and Ethiopian spiced butter.
  $18.25
Signature Entrees | Fir Fir
- Vegetarian Fir Fir
  This mouth-watering dish contains bits of injera soaked in spiced berbere sauce with your choice of succulent meat or seafood. Enjoy it with kinche or ayib on top.
  $14.85
- Lamb Fir Fir
  This mouth-watering dish contains bits of injera soaked in spiced berbere sauce with your choice of succulent meat or seafood. Enjoy it with kinche or ayib on top.
  $18.25
- Chicken Fir Fir
  This mouth-watering dish contains bits of injera soaked in spiced berbere sauce with your choice of succulent meat or seafood. Enjoy it with kinche or ayib on top.
  $15.95
- Fish Fir Fir
  This mouth-watering dish contains bits of injera soaked in spiced berbere sauce with your choice of succulent meat or seafood. Enjoy it with kinche or ayib on top.
  $17.10
- Salmon Fir Fir
  This mouth-watering dish contains bits of injera soaked in spiced berbere sauce with your choice of succulent meat or seafood. Enjoy it with kinche or ayib on top.
  $18.25
- Ground Beef Fir Fir
  This mouth-watering dish contains bits of injera soaked in spiced berbere sauce with your choice of succulent meat or seafood. Enjoy it with kinche or ayib on top.
  $15.95
- Shrimp Fir Fir
  This mouth-watering dish contains bits of injera soaked in spiced berbere sauce with your choice of succulent meat or seafood. Enjoy it with kinche or ayib on top.
  $18.25
- Mushroom Fir Fir
  This mouth-watering dish contains bits of injera soaked in spiced berbere sauce with mushrooms. Enjoy it with kinche or ayib on top.
  $14.85
Specialties
- Fish Dulet
  Finely minced tilapia or grouper with tomato and onions.
  $17.70
- Bozena Shiro
  Chickpea stew with your choice of ground beef or cubed meat.
  $16.55
- Works Fir Fir
  Firfir served with kitfo, kinche, and ayib.
  $22.25
- Shiro Fir Fir
  Split peas stewed in a special sauce, onions, garlic and ginger. With a choice of olive oil or Ethiopian butter.
  $16.55
- Gored Gored
  Lean beef cubs mixed with mitmita, awaze, onions and peppers. Rare, medium rare or well done.
  $16.55
- Salmon Gored Gored
  Rare or cooked salmon cubes mixed mitmita, awaze, onions and peppers.
  $18.80
Whole Cakes
- Chocolate Fondant Cake
  $59.30
- Limoncello Mascarpone Cake
  $59.30
- Red Velvet Cake
  $59.30
Desserts
- Tiramisu
  $8.00
- Chocolate Fondant Cake
  $8.00
- Limoncello Mascarpone Cake
  $8.00
- Napoleon
  $8.00
- Mini Red Velvet Cake
  $8.00
Beverages | Cold
- Soda
  $4.60
- Bottled Water
  $4.60
- Perrier Water
  $4.60
- Iced Latte
  $6.85
- Juice
  $5.70
- Pellegrino
  $4.60
- Iced Tea
  $5.70
Beverages | Hot
- Cafe Latte
  $6.85
- Coffee
  Medium roast.
  $5.70
- Espresso
  $5.70
- Macchiato
  $6.85
- Tea
  Ethiopian tea.
  $5.70
- Green Tea
  $6.30
Cocktails
- Coconut Margarita
  $13.70
- House Margarita
  $11.40
- Spiked Mango Lemonade
  $12.55
Beer
- Guinness Extra Stout
  $7.45
- Amstel Light
  $7.45
- Beck's
  $7.45
- Beck's Dark
  $7.45
- Bud Light
  $7.45
- Corona
  $7.45
- Guinness
  $7.45
- Heineken
  $7.45
- New Castle
  $7.45
- Red Stripe
  $7.45
- Stella
  $7.45
- Yuengling
  $7.45
Red Wines
- McManis | Cabernet Sauvignon
  California.
  $35.35
- McManis | Merlot
  California.
  $35.35
- McManis | Pinot Noir
  California.
  $35.35
- Meiomi | Pinot Noir
  California.
  $35.35
- Punto Final | Malbec
  Argentina.
  $35.35
- Robert Mondavi | Merlot
  California.
  $35.35
- Robertson | Cabernet Sauvignon
  South Africa.
  $35.35
- Tourano | Shiraz
  Australia.
  $35.35
- Oxford Landing
  $12.55
White Wines
- Brotherhood | Riesling
  New York.
  $35.35
- Fire Road | Sauvignon Blanc
  New Zealand.
  $35.35
- McManis | Chardonnay
  California.
  $35.35
- Robert Mondavi | Chardonnay
  California.
  $35.35
- Zenato | Pinot Grigio
  Italy.
  $35.35

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Desta Ethiopian Kitchen Menu

Breakfast

Fetiera

Foul

Breakfast Combo

Scrambled Eggs

Chechebsa

Kinche

Brunch

Appetizers

Sambusa

Tomato Fitfit

Kitfo Wrap

Kitfo Slice

Salmon Starter Salad

Gomen-Siljo Dip

Salads

House Salad

Fish Salad

Shrimp Salad

Salmon Salad

Chicken Salad

Lamb Salad

Sandwiches

Lamb Sandwich

Chicken Sandwich

Shrimp Sandwich

Fish Sandwich

Salmon Sandwich

Veggie Sandwich

Mushroom Sandwich

Kifto Sandwich

Pastas

Chicken Pasta

Fish Pasta

Veggie Pasta

Lamb Pasta

Shrimp Pasta

Mushroom Pasta

Salmon Pasta

Kifto Pasta

Vegan

Potato Stew | Dinech Wot

Vegan Platter

Mushroom Stew

Spicy Split Red Lentil Stew | Miser

Cabbage | Tikel Gomen

Chickpea Stew | Shiro

Tomato Fitfit

Yellow Split Pea Stew | Ater

Collard Greens | Gomen

Signature Entrees | Tibs

Mushroom Tibs

Ribeye Tibs

Chicken Tibs

Fish Tibs

Meat Lovers Tibs

Lamb Tibs

Filet Mignon Tibs

Salmon Tibs

Ground Beef Tibs

Shrimp Tibs

Beyond Meat Tibs

Or...Do You Like Your Tibs a Different Way

Biret Mitad Tibs

Beyond Meat Tibs

Signature Entrees | Kitfo

Beef Kitfo

Salmon Kitfo

Signature Entrees | Fir Fir

Vegetarian Fir Fir

Lamb Fir Fir

Chicken Fir Fir

Fish Fir Fir

Salmon Fir Fir

Ground Beef Fir Fir

Shrimp Fir Fir

Mushroom Fir Fir

Specialties

Fish Dulet