Today I am celebrating my birthday at shifta restaurant trying their chicken masala. It's 😋. I enjoyed the vibe here cos it's calm n the music is kinda refreshing. If you are a fan of reggae music n good food it's the right place for u.

I’ll start by saying the space is very beautiful. Most food places either have a nice facility or good food. This is one of the few I’ve had with both. I ate exclusively off their vegan menu and was blown away. We had the vegan Mac and cheese, jerk tofu and the vegan chikin sandwich. Every single thing was a hit. I’d say our favorite was the Mac and cheese plus the chikin sandwich. Everything was fried perfectly, seasoned well and made very intentionally. I’ll be back very regularly. Great for vegans as well.

Hmm, Caribbean in Ethiopia. That was an odd just thinking about it, but Africa never ceases to amaze me and Shifta restaurant is one of those rare gems, our should I say pirates treasure. What started off as a beer run ended with a evening of memories. Flashback - the Curry masala chicken took me back to my hometown, Durban - South Africa style of cooking. A little mild for my taste bufs, but the food was still full of flavor and I enjoyed every bit of it. The restaurant is tucked away and can be easily missed but quite easy to find. The decor is bright and vibrant and carries the reggae theme throughout out. After being in Ethiopia for a while I come to realise that all Ethiopian music has the same sound to it so it was good to hear some reggae beats. Sorry guys. The place is funky and fun and was quiet for a Tuesday night, but we were there for the food and habasha(local brand beer). The staff are quiet friendly and I went on their recommendation to try my meal. Good choice guys. A fantastic experience but I would love to go back when life returns to normal. If you in Ethiopia and want some Caribbean flavours, Shifta is the place to be.

Yum yum, loved the Chicken Curry Masala and Chicken Grill. The grill's syrup was 😋. Enjoyed every taste. Nice Lunch 👌

Excellent food. You have to be patient as they prepare as you order, however it is worth the waiting. The presentation is nice, service is good. Good is very tasty, I had mango curry with Wolof rice, it was spicy, and the waiter told me, but it was not too spicy.If you want to have a change and go for carabian options, you will not be disappointed.You also have non spicy options.

Great place for vegetarians! The vegan tibs were great, jerk tofu was also good but deep fried.

The place is very pretty. The people are cool and friendly. The food is amazing! I can easily go there daily. It is also close to @iceaddis. If you read this, please don't hesitate to visit the place. They close on Mondays. The upstairs patio is a bit shakey. But it could hold many people at the party. Beautiful place in the middle of Addis!

One of a kind experience in Addis Ababa ... Can only recommend this place. Perfect food Lovely service Reasonable prices

If u are in Addis Specialy around bole please come and visit the small bright Shifta.If u love a local alcoholic and non alcoholic drink like Tela, berze....... visit SHIFTA. If u need to get the tests of Jamicans food like Jerik chicken i advise u to come and to visit SHIFTA. Enjoy the Colourfull and brightness of SHIFTA

After two weeks in Ethiopia our local friend showed us this newly opened restaurant, what a bliss! This was truly the best food and local homemade beer we had in Ethiopia. The owners were extremely hospitable and friendly, the interior decor of the restaurant is just wonderful. Can't recommend Shifta enough!

I love this place ther food is amezing

Wonderful food, cozy place & a friendly staff. Highly recommended.

I’m so upset that the only place as a traveling black American I actually liked in 16 months of traveling closed only a week after my first visit. Was hoping to meet my unwhitewashed, pure, wife here but I guess it’s just not in my cards

Amazing bbq jerk chicken and accompanying salad, speedy and very friendly and supportive service. Can't wait to go back!

The food is amazing, we tried the Shifta salad and the Chicken curry masala, and the mango side salad, they were all awesome! The atmosphere and the decor are also great, it’s a gem!

Very cool spot! Great jerk chicken, live band and good vibe, very friendly crowd and lovely owners 👌👌

The food, the ambience, loved it all. I will be back.

Tasty food ✨ great decor 🛋️ and the atmosphere is cozy. I totally recommend this place for you and your friends. If you're visiting Addis Ababa and you're hungry this place is for you.

One of youth hang out spots in Addis, with events happening regularly. Food service is great and the atmosphere is not matched. Only down side is the sound system. My top pick for get togethers and fun time with the guys and girls

This place is very pleasant and nit place for vegans (vegetarians) and its open except Monday.

Best Caribbean in Addis with super friendly staff ! Can recommend the ox-tail and goat curry 🍛 🐂 🐐

Delicious food, very friendly staff and lovely atmosphere. Highly recommend it!

Very friendly and excellent foods. Vegan friendly!

The cozy place to chill and to have some good meals and drinks

Beautiful & unique place. Great service and delicious food.

Bad tasting food BUT Great Vibes, Great Artwork etc. I ordered the brown stew chicken and it was so bad I couldn’t eat it. Come and get a drink and listen to music etc but leave the food be.

Its Caribbean vibe

Good Caribbean flavors With cozy atmosphere.

Delicious Caribbean food and super cosy atmosphere.

Caribbean style cuisine 🔥🔥🔥

The place, atmosphere and music is nice. However we were expecting to have house made beer, the draft beer that they gave was not good. Apaet from that they had a vegan menu but not all choices were available such as tofu jerk and mango stew. I would recommend to improve in that sense.

Amazing owner !! Delicious food!! Great atmosphere!! Very clean !!

Great ambience! Delicious food! Awesome drinks! Ask for yemar areke (የማር አረቄ); you'll definitely love it.

Nice place, good vibes..I just give 3 stars as my jerk burger was mehh, burned a bit on the outside, which I'm fine with, but a little undercooked inside. I'd go again and try something else..good service, chill locale

Their food is really good they might take a bit more time to get you the food but not so long. The ambiance is great as well.

Hospitality and atmosphere are important to me. Food is too, of course. But, I met the owner, and she hung out with my fam and me for a bit. I appreciated the time she spent with us, since she is no doubt a busy woman. To me, that’s good hospitality. The restaurant is decorated so nicely. Very creative. It totally enhances the dining experience. As for the food, we enjoyed what we ordered. We got the oxtails, jerk chicken, stew chicken, Shifta salad, gomen, cabbage, fried bananas, and various kids of drinks for the whole fam.

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