Abay Ethiopian Restaurant & Bar

Abay Ethiopian Bar & Restaurant features delicious, traditional Ethiopian dishes in a relaxed setting. Tucked away in Tukwila, this locally owned business is surprisingly spacious inside, with plenty of seating and a full bar. Open from morning to after midnight and conveniently located within a 10-minute drive from Sea-Tac Airport, it’s a great way to experience Ethiopian cuisine.

HIGHLIGHTS

Traditional East African Cuisine: Enjoy dishes that are central to Ethiopian cuisine, such as doro wat (a spicy chicken stew with hard boiled eggs), kitfo (raw beef),

Clear, Easy-to-Understand Menu: The menu helpfully pairs photos with menu items and clear descriptions of each, so even if you’re not familiar with Ethiopian cuisine, you won’t feel lost.

Large Combo Platters: Not sure what to order? Bring a date or a group and share a meat or veggie combo in small, medium, or large. You’ll get a colorful assortment of foods to try, including spicy lentils, salads, beans and meat stews. It all comes on a plate-sized portion of injera (a traditional East African flatbread) that you use as a utensil to sop up the savory stews.

Open All Day & Late Night: Abay serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and is open past midnight for night owls.

THE VIBE

Abay feels like a true neighborhood spot, with a down-to-earth ambiance and fresh, made-from-scratch meals.