Delicious food for vegetarians and meat eaters alike. Good lighting and ambiance to take a date. There is limited seating so it is worth getting reservations. Luckily someone cancelled and they let us in. We had honey wine and Ethiopian beer which were both great, and one order of tofu tibs and a veggie combo. It was just the right amount of food to leave us full but wanting more and it was tasty, especially the tibs. The total was like 55 dollars too. The waiters are extremely friendly and helpful and have great personalities. Hard to improve on this. This place is in little Ethiopia and there is no dedicated parking or valet so look for a street parking spot. There are usually plenty. Feed the meter with an hour and a half though because the food takes a while to prepare.

I was quite surprised at the decreased quality and increased price of the food. We had take out and found the tofu tibs were partially burnt. The doro wat was nearly $30 and we were shocked to see how little chicken and sauce were in the container. On top of that, we were pressured to leave a tip for the waitstaff for our pickup order. Meals by Genet had really taken a turn for the worse. It used to be my favorite place. It’s a real shame.

A truly great experience, must go!

It took almost an hour to get our food because it was so busy. But the food was so good and the server was so friendly it didn’t matter. Says it all.

The food is amazing. I’m a big Ethiopian fan. Been coming here for about ten years. Pains be to rate anything lower than five bc of the great food BUTTTTTT when they’re busy, forget it. I mean literally “wait outside” and then we will never come to you and if you come inside we’ll avoid you and no one will talk to you about a take out order. I guess you can do that when you’re popular. The prices have always been very high. I love Genet’s food but I’m done coming here bc of service mainly. Prices second. And third, just had a great meal down the street!

Quite possibly the best restaurant I've been to in LA. For two people, get the dorowat and the vegetarian combination. It's the perfect platter of food.

First time having Ethiopian and it was pretty darn tasty.

First time having Ethiopian food and it was delicious! Very romantic setting as well. Be sure to call and make reservations

My favorite Ethiopian restaurant! It's a small, stylish, family-run business. The ambience is calming, the service is friendly and the food delicious! If you are vegetarian then the "tofu bits" are a definite must have and the "foul" as appetizer is not to be missed.

Awesome food. If you order appetizers it will take really long to get your food. Make sure you make a reservation. There are a lot of people and it is crowded.

Great Ethiopian food if you like Ethiopian food! Service is great and the food is great. The negatives of this place are that it's small and it's loud inside (just bad acoustics). Parking is a bit iffy too but there's a parking lot in the back too.

One of my all time favorite restaurants.

Just stop in or drive through,either way !The employee's are very pleasant and professional.But by all means don't take my word for it.When your in the area just stop in,you will see for your selfs.

Wait times were long even after reservation we waited for 45 mins to get in, so make sure you don't have hungry kids in stow. The food itself was good the service was slow

First time trying Ethiopian food and it was excellent. Had the beef and vegetarian combo and they were very tasty. Service was excellent as well.

Genet is actually there, cooking up a storm. Worth a visit. They don’t take reservations, but the wait wasn’t too long.

Meals By Genet just completed refinishing my hardwood floors. One word: MAGNIFICENT!!! Josef (owner) very patiently spent over an hour creating the "perfect stain color" for the floor. He explained step by step so I understood the entire process from start to finish. His crew arrived on time (in fact, about 10 minutes early) each day. They completed the job in just 2 days. Based on the impressive result, I have already referred 2 friends and an interior designer/decorator to Sequoia. A+++

Delicious! The place is small and beautiful. The seats fill up fast. It did get a little noisy, but the world didnt end. The staff is wonderful, knowledgeable and informative, and efficient. As we left we thanked Genet herself who was in the kitchen cooking in a crisp white chef coat. There is limited parking is in the back and cocktails, no bar.

Incredible meal here. Had the veggie platter with tofu. Never had tofu quite like this and cannot recommend enough. Everything was so flavorful and light but filling. Leftovers were so good the next day too. Can't wait to go back. The atmosphere is intimate and the Wait is not long at all. Genet even came out to greet us at the end of the night. Great experience

Service and food is on point! I recommend making an reservation prior to going. If it's your first time let the servers guide you, they did right by us. I had their veg special with a side of chicken for meat. Also, they can do gluten friendly dishes! If you like sweet wine try their honey wine. ;)

Really yummy Ethiopian cuisine. Friendly service and staff. Enjoyed it very much.

Big fan of atkilt (sauteed potatoes, green beans, carrots, onions), shiro (orange split peas), gomen (collard greens) sides. I was also a fan of the azifa side (green lentils with Ethiopian mustard). Next time I would try the lamb protein instead of the trout

Great food, great people!

I actually was not a fan of Ethiopian food, but my husband surprised me for Valentine's Day. I was pleasantly surprised. The food was good, service was great and Genet was so personable. I would definitely return and the Doro Wat is amazing!!!

Wonderful Ethiopian food, the Ethiopian honey wine and beer are tasty as well. Prices are a tad steep yet justified.

i've tried many Ethiopian restaurants in LA, West Philadelphia, and DC, and this was the driest (not saucy) food I've tried--which we didn't really like. More details: We were four people and we ordered take-out for Sunday dinner. We ordered 6 items from menu and here's what we thought: Kitfo (very plain tasting and dry); medium-spiced dorowot (good flavor and the sauciest of the dishes we tried); alitcha kik yellow peas (just ok); gomen (good but other places make it a bit more flavorful); mesir red lentils (very dry and too hard for our liking); azifa (very wasabe-flavored, we would've liked it more saucy). We put the items on the injera and the injera didn't soak up any flavors. We were disappointed and we do not recommended it.

Came here with my boss and a some coworkers a few weeks ago. I'm a huge fan of Ethiopian, and apparently so is my boss, so we let her take the reins on ordering. Consequently, I have no idea what I ate or how much it cost - just that it was spectacular. It wasn't the down and dirty authentic Ethiopian food that I'm used to, but rather more refined and fancy. I distinctly remember a couple of lentil dishes as well as the salad standing out as delicious. The service was absolutely impeccable. The server was very familiar with the food and made recommendations on which dishes paired well with each other. We also got to meet the chef/owner which always gets a star in my book! This is definitely a great place to introduce Ethiopian to someone or to have a nicer dinner. Highly recommended!

This is THE best Ethiopian food I have had in my life. Every single item is absolutely delicious. Don't forget to have the gluten free vegan cookie at the end. It's not Ethiopian but it closes the meal well 😝

Meals by Genet is one of my favorites, if not my favorite place. The food is always so good. The servers are very nice. I highly recommend this place for locals in the neighborhood and also for people visiting from out of town. The food is always consistently very good. I really enjoy taking my out of town guests there to dine. They always enjoy the food and the experience at Meals by Genet. For those unfamiliar to Ethiopian food, the style of dining is communal. A great choice for families and children at age ten really like it also. That is really nice because children at that age can be a little picky about their food. Meals by Genet is a great place.every time we go. We are always welcomed with smiling faces. On every visit we always order two veggie platters. One is never enough.

You might have read Jean Genet's œuvres but if you haven't tasted Genet's soul food, that's another story. To be experienced now more than ever. Paired with an ice cold beer, or a funky red vino from the Tyrol, order the lamb, the fava beans, the lentils & voilá, all worries will melt away. Genet is in the kitchen every night & the takeout is brought to you with love & gratitude. Gratefully yours & so happy Genet continues to roll out her creations. Leftover injira (spongy bread made of teff grain) & its fillers make perfect accompaniments to an egg. Fit for a night absorbing more Ted Lasso episodes. Merci!!!

I have been wanting to try this place for years. I tried Rosalinda across the street years ago and it is good. But Genet taste is different and it is also delicious. Pace yourself or you'll get full fast. Great intimate atmosphere. Great staff and Genet comes out and say hello to the guests.

Food was so good

So good. Delicious and lovely ambiance (when it was open for indoor dining). Going to Postmate an order because this food is tooooo good.

After the chaotic events last week, I was in desperate need of serious comfort food, so I immediately called in an order for Meals by Genet. I ordered my usual delicious veggie combo and Genet's incredible dorowot, but also added her amazing tofu tibs. Now, I am not a tofu fan and rarely order a tofu dish, but the combo of tofu perfectly cooked with spices galore makes this dish one of my go-tos. The dorowot and veggie combo, oh my goodness!! I texted a fellow Meals by Genet devotee that Genet was on fire that night. The chicken was fall off the bone tender and the veggies were fresh and fabulous. Her food never disappoints!

Really amazing food and excellent service. We made a reservation early in the evening to avoid the wait.

This is my favorite Ethiopian restaurant in Los Angeles. The food is the best I’ve had outside of Ethiopia. I’m partial to the veggie platter but I also like the dorowat which is excellent.

To try new Ethiopian restaurant

Best & authentic ethiopian food I ever tried. I tried quite a few ethiopian places, this was not just the best ethiopian restaurant by far but also one of the best restaurants I have been to in States. Food was beyond expectations and the service is exceptional! Must visit!

Food was so yummy. Service is consistently good. The bill was decent. Kinda of like a restaurant in Los Angeles I loved to visit.

Great food

Ordered take out, both the vegetarian combination and tofu dibs. Amazing!! Wonderful food, and charming pickup :) I wish this restaurant all the best!!

Awesome food and friendliest serving staff ever!

The atmosphere and the food are so special!

Genet is a gem and her food is out of this world! We placed a last minute order for a special event and she was most gracious and accommodating. When our schedule changed, she shifted with it and pick up was a breeze - we didn't even have to get out of the car! Her detailed reheating instructions worked like a charm and everything was so delicious! Thank you, Genet. We'll be back!

It took almost an hour to get our food because it was so busy. But the food was so good and the server was so friendly it didn’t matter. Says it all.

Chef Genet is a master. Everything was perfect between flavor and texture of everything

Good dorowat

THE FOOD AND HOSPITALITY IS EXCELLENT!!! EXCELLENT!!! EXCELLENT!!!

Delicious authentic Ethiopian dishes + inventive new fusion dishes, I love the way they do tofu