Addis Ethiopian Restaurant: The Best Zilzil Tibs in the Bay
By: Rebekah N. Kebede
Right across from the Taco Bell on Telegraph Avenue, on the border of Berkeley and Oakland, sits an inconspicuous building that looks like a local greasy-spoon diner. Do not let the appearance of Addis Ethiopian Restaurant fool you. This modest front does nothing to betray the culinary treasures within.
Foremost among aforementioned treasures at Addis Ethiopian Restaurant is the zilzil tibs, a dish consisting of strips of seasoned grilled beef. During several visits to the restaurant over the last six months, the zilzil tibs have been consistently fresh, well-seasoned and grilled “just so”: tender and juicy while still retaining the smoky flavor of the grill, yet never over-grilled or too dry. In a word—perfect. The zilzil tibs stands on its own, without condiments. Even huge awaze fans might find themselves forgoing the spicy sauce for fear of corrupting the superior flavor—. To those nostalgic readers who are familiar with restaurants in Addis Ababa, the zilzil tibs at Addis Restaurant could give Samet Restaurant (in Old Airport) a run for its money—and that’s a compliment one shouldn’t take lightly.
That is not to say the rest of the dishes do not deserve mention. Indeed, they do. Among the most notable is the kitfo, which is just as authentic as any you might find in an Addis Ababa kitfo bet. Addis Restaurant also serves up the usual Ethiopian fare: there are ample vegetarian and meat dishes to choose from as well as some new variations like Doro tibs, increasingly popular in many Ethiopian restaurants across the country.
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