So a huge plus eight away: all is vegan. Not a huge suprise because the name sad so. But my vegetarian combo missed these spicey and very unique Ethiopian flavour. I’m from DC and there I tried more then half of the restaurants so you can trust me. Nice location and friendly service but there is something special in the taste missing.

We are vegan and GF, so this place was perfect for us! Service was great and fast. Food was very affordable. We got the vegan feast for 2 and only had to make one substitute since the sambusa is not GF. So we added the chickpea stew to our plate, and everything was amazing! It was also very filling but did not feel heavy. Would definitely return and recommend this restaurant.

My favorite restaurant in the world, actually. The food is excellent, the people are wonderful, and the atmosphere so rich, yet so peaceful. I like their vegetable gomen dish (made of collards or kale) VERY much, their unique Tofu Dish, and love their 100% Teff grain Injera, and thus Gluten Free, also. This is a vegan restaurant yet fine for non-vegans (such as myself). I have to admit, I'm tunnel visioned and only and every time order their Gomen (collards-kale dish), Tofu-Dish, and 100% Teff grain Injera (like large crepes, a type of flatbread, but very amazing, and you must tear pieces of the Injera and then grab the food using the Injera thus making small sushi-like bites. The juices mix with the (sour/fermented like sour dough bred, but more so) Injera and the combined taste makes the sour, less sour, and adds amazing taste aspect with the food that you enclose and pickup with the injera pieces. They also offer more bland, less sour, mixed grain Injera pancakes. Again, it's really worth having them explain how to eat the food, if you've never learned. Rahels!!! Again, my favorite restaurant, period!

This was my first time experiencing authentic Ethiopian food and I was not disappointed! Just wow! The food was all prepared fresh -- we could hear the vegetables being chopped in the back. We ordered the "feast" which consisted of 11 different items. The staff were so friendly and accommodating. I loved all of the vegan themed messages around the restaurant, too.

Cute place with delicious food. We ordered the sambussas and foul (fava bean dish) with injera and both were great! We also enjoyed the drinks. I got the 3D (mixed blends of the other 3 drinks: flax seed, barely I think and one other) which was tasted like a healthy cereal shake or something. My husband got the ethiopian coffee which has a fruity, chocolatey taste. We got the mango cake for dessert was fine, kind of has almost a pineapple flavor. Not my favorite but worth a try if it's your thing! A very homemade taste and texture with fluffy icing and sliced almonds. We really enjoyed dining here!

As a vegan, it can be rather difficult finding food that is strictly vegan and tastes delicious. That’s why I’m grateful for restaurants like Rahel Ethiopian Vegan Cuisine. I ordered the tofu stew which I finished before I thought to take a picture of it; it was just that good! But I did remember to take a picture of Rahel’s vegan strawberry cake. It’s delicious! Definitely check out Rahel Ethiopian Vegan Cuisine, you won’t regret it!

It’s been awhile since I’ve had Ethiopian and I’m so glad I made it here. We ordered the combination of 10 items and it was more than enough food for 2 people! I loved the lentils and cabbage, and the injera was delicious. This is definitely feel-good food.

A unique experience. Some things had changed on the menu when ordering and requesting oil free was difficult. The cabbage was lovely as well as the zucchini. I would have preferred more included in the options on the menu. The descriptions don’t always match the item. But the flavor was great and the gluten free injera was awesome. Very authentic and friendly staff. Pretty expensive.

The buffet (Friday to Sunday, 11 AM to 3 PM) was absolutely wonderful and very worth the price (around $20 per person). The food was fresh and delicious and the service was great and friendly.

Awesome all-vegan Ethiopian restaurant. Fluffy injera bread dipped with vegetables, lentils, beans

This restaurant has fantastic service and delicious menu. One of the best place around town. The food came out rapidly and the prices were reasonable. Highly recommended.

Very elegant and welcoming spot. They offer large portions and for economical prices. I enjoyed the meals very much and the staff members were very attentive and explanatory. I recommend this place.

Delicious vegan Ethiopian food! Ordered the Feast for 2, which comes with 11 sides. The meal was delicious and the staff was warm and friendly

Delicious and wonderful atmosphere! Try the coffee ceremony and raw vegan vanilla cheesecake it’s sugar free! 😌

Delicious, filling, and flavourful food. Highly recommend the vegan feast; it's very nice to try the variety of dishes. A little bit on the expensive side, but definitely worth tasting. It's wonderful to find a completely vegan Ethiopian restaurant!

Delicious vegan cuisine. Clean and beautif space. Welcoming and kind staff. I loved their Red Lentils and the Salad bar was worth the trip alone! Vegans will love Rahel Ethiopian Vegan Cuisine!

Pretty nice place. First time we had Ethiopian food and happens to be vegan. The Tibs are pretty nice and also the 11 item feast (nice way to try many small dishes). Some of the items of the feast were a bit boring and others flavorful. The Ethiopian coffee was my favorite item, pleasantly surprised

Delighted by this Ethiopian restaurant's authentic cuisine and atmosphere. The food was flavorful and perfectly spiced, complemented by friendly, efficient service. A relaxed, inviting place for a unique and enjoyable dining experience

Amazing food each time! I got the vegetarian combo, gluten free teff injera (x3), a flax drink, and mango cake. Injera is a comfort food for me, and the different veggie wot and stewed vegetables were so deliciously seasoned. I love this spot!!! *back again 10months later, tried the millenium combo, shay latte, and suff! Everything was so good!! The shay latte was such a lovely, spiced, hot drink on a cold day. Im so happy they have the gluten free teff injera. The vegan baklava was delicious as well and enjoyed by the people who weren’t gluten-free ☺️

My friend and I had the all you can eat buffet, it was bomb! We stuffed ourselves and left feeling so satisfied. Everything was delicious. I’m not vegan but I loved everything on the buffet. It felt very healthy and authentic. Would definitely come back

Just great comfort food. These are dishes you can probably get at neighboring restaurants. But if you only want veggies, this menu is that much easier to navigate. Just such an easy go to for a delicious meal with friends

Wonderful vegan fare! Needed the nourishment of the soul, and this gem in L.A.'s Little Ethiopia was the answer. Gluten free options for us that have no choice in prepared food! Thank you.

Amazing food options for vegetarians. The tofu wet (spicy version) was finger licking delicious. We order that along with vegetarian paradise platter (for 2 people) and all the included food items were tasty and fresh. One downside of this establishment was that the service was slow. Not a big fan of the vegan mango cake for desert.

Delicious vegan food. Fresh and a lot of varsities to choose from.

One of the best vegan restaurants in the world! See for yourself, you will be extremely happy you did!

Go-to carry out during COVID! Probably the best Ethiopian in the US.

Very authentic Ethiopian food. Our friend visits us here and loves Ethiopian’s food when he stayed in Ethiopia for 2 months. We decided to come Rahel to enjoy some good food. He thinks it’s very authentic. We ordered millennial special for three people. The portion of food was insane. The plate is probably 14” big. The one with pumpkin is really good. (I honestly don’t know what I was eating) The carrot juice They have outdoor seating if you prefer sitting outdoor. Overall it was a good experience.

First time ever having Ethiopian food...got the Vegan Feast Combination, YUM! The staff was great! Highly recommend!

Delicious food as always! Vegan, cruelty free and great portions, friendly staff... not sure what more we could ask for. Food comes out fairly quickly too! Lovely date spot for my girlfriend and I

Absolutely love this place? One of our favorite lil gems on a Sunday afternoon. The barley drink is so good along with a spiced tea. So happy they are there.

Fantastic flavors and very fast, accommodating service. Ethiopian food is some of my favorite and it's by far the most delicious kind of vegan food you can get. I got the lunch combo and it filled me up to the brim. Highly recommend the tea as well.

The staff was great, but the food was mediocre. I had to throw away my mango cake because it tasted like it sat in the fridge for weeks. The spicy potatoe dish was good though.

Everything I ever wanted. Clean. A good amount. Not too salty. Not too oily. Perfectly balanced. Just real food

Exciting authentic ETHIOPIAN cuisine Great #coffe #great #food great #service #ambiance #cmbshow.com #igtvbanjiface

While we were in LA in June 2023, we were looking for some vegan food and came across Rahel. This was surprising because that is the first Ethiopian vegan restaurant I came across. We all thought this place we have to go to since its vegan (we are all vegetarians and this is perfect because we do not worry about any cross-over of mixed spoons or flavors from meat dishes to vegetarian dishes plus all of the sauces would be vegetarian friendly ). Just to be sure I also asked a friend who resides in LA about this restaurant and he said this is his go-to place for ethiopian food ! Food - We were a group of 6 and 1-2 people had not had ethiopian food before plus they also had other dietary restrictions (no onion or garlic). The owner of the restaurant was so gracious as she said she could ask the chef to make couple of the dishes without onion & garlic. Since ethiopian food is all about sharing we ordered couple of combination platters - Veggie Paradise combo special, Hudade Special combo and couple of side orders and soup plus extra injera. They were bringing the injeras warm/hot so we could enjoy with all the various stews and vegetable dishes. We also asked them to make couple of dishes spicy. Overall the food was good as expected but we probably had ordered too much food as we had some left overs. Unfortunately we could not take it as there was no refrigerator space in our hotel room. Since we did not have room for dessert we decided to try the Ethiopian coffee ceremony. If you have not tried this you should and I will not give away all they do here (keep some mystery) but the coffee was amazing. The coffee is only served black - no milk. Except for my eldest brother, we do not normally drink black coffee but we all ended up drinking this coffee - not one cup but couple of cups. Its pretty strong coffee and to be fully transparent couple of folks in our party could not readily go to sleep; it did not impact me as I slept normally. Service - The owner was really nice and we were able to have a nice conversation with her as she was explaining how she decided to make her restaurant vegan and she also made suggestions on what we may like. We have had ethiopian dishes before but there were couple of new items in this menu. The rest of the service staff was also very friendly and constantly came to our table to ask if all was ok and if we needed anything. Ambiance - some ethiopian artifacts, pictures and table pieces to give it the ethiopian feel. Coffee ceremony was also uniquely ethiopian Rahel - thank you for a nice meal and experience. I think we were there for 2+ hours

I had a wonderfully quiet and delicious dinner of half of the Paradise combo (sure was filling!) which consisted of 3 different bean stews & 3 different slow cooked veggies and a teff salad all served over a sheet of teff with a side of extra teff. All of this was washed down with their amazing non-alcoholic pineapple wine!

Yummy food! The portions are really big. We ordered so much and couldn’t finish lol Definitely get a cup of coffee for a nice ending to the feast. The service is also excellent. 5 stars!

We called and asked if they will allow us a dine in if we reach at 9.30. They said yes. However, the waitress was in some rush as the kitchen was about to close. We asked for extra plates which needed to be called out again while patiently waiting for the plates. Eventually, she bought the plates to us but in her rush, left it loudly on the table. She later apologised to us that she was in rush and forgot to get the plates in first place. We usually support businesses and tip them very well but this time, we did not take it. We were extremely hungry after a 15 mile long hike and did not get what we were looking for. Even if you are in rush, please do not forget that you agreed to serve your customers. Not coming back!

Fantastic unique vegetarian food in an atmosphere with an acquired taste. Having never experienced an Ethiopian restaurant, I did not know what to expect when I walked past the door. We were immediately seated and menus were distributed. Definitely keep your phone on you to search up any unknown ingredients, if this is your first time. We ordered a feast for two, which came with a delicious appetizer (I think it was a lentil sambusa), followed by a medley of lentils, squash, cabbage, and other foods patterned atop a flatbread (what I think was injera). More of the bread was provided in a side basket to be used as a utensil and we were off. Pinching and scraping is the preferred medium of transport here from plate to mouth. Olive Garden's unlimited breadsticks were no match to the sheer quantity of bread we were given. Finishing off the feast was the thickest (respectfully) freshly squeezed mango juice I had ever encountered and we were finished. Enlightened, we were finally able to appreciate the unknown music on repeat from a nearby TV and the weird carpet under our shoes. Great place, would come again.

If you like delicious healthy food, Rahel cannot be missed! I've been coming here for 8 years and the quality has remained consistently high. The food is always amazingly tasty and lovingly prepared. The restaurant employees are kind and attentive. I always look forward to my visits here. Make sure to get a platter to share, so you can try everything!

nice beautiful tasty place, not expensive and very tasty, there are always a lot of people, but the staff is always friendly with you. thank you very tasty

So delicious! I don't live nearby but get take out when I'm working in the neighborhood.

I admire this restaurant! They give high quality dishes, they have a nice menu, The cook in that spot is an expert, I love very much tasting all their dishes. The dishes are always of high qualtity, the service towards the customers is very good too. I often eat in this place and I was never unhappy. I recommend this place.

Came in on a Weds. Prices were reasonable.

Outdoor seating during covid, 10/10. Great people, awesome service, tasty and exotic food. The blend of mild and hot, sweet and sour really makes this a special spot for a meal. Deserves it's reputation!

The food was amazing.

Good food fast service! Love it.

High price for fair customer service and small food portions

This place sure knows how to satisfy their customers. Always with a welcoming demeanor. The food is reasonably priced, constantly fresh and neat.

Overall the food was okay, I ordered the Vegan combo plate for one. It lacked flavor. The greens were very bitter, The lentils tasted as if there was vinegar added. When I typically eat Ethiopian I crave & want the bold spices & flavor that is authentic to Ethiopian cuisine. This food did not posses any of that! I was highly disappointed & will continue to go to my usual spot, Merkato! Now that’s a place that will excite the pallet. 3stars for the quantity of food given. They do give you big portions!

Quick and friendly service. This place has a nice design.

It's so appetizing. Looking forward to a return visit. The prices are good for what you get.

Delicious food that tastes fresh! Kind of expensive though, but it's worth it!

It's so tasty. Quick, helpful, and friendly service. This place has a great atmosphere. They have a lot of good reviews for a reason.

It's so savory. Definitely worth a return trip. Prices are fair I would say. Kinda of like a restaurant in Los Angeles I liked to visit.

You will not be disappointed in the menu and service. Service is consistently great. This place has a nice feel to it.

It was so delicious. Nothing but enjoyable experiences here. The bill was reasonable. Menu is like a cafe in Indianapolis I loved.

absolutely delicious food & great, friendly people! you won’t regret extra servings of injera

Rahel Ethiopian Vegan Cuisine idk what is going on with your staff. I understand work gets tough and hard at times but got damn. Last night was the worst experience I've ever had in all of my visits. I've been coming here since I was a kid.

Absolutely delicious. I'm not vegan but this was amazing.

Yesterday was the first time we visited this place. But It is no doubt not the last time. We enjoyed the evening a lot with the efficient service, with the superb food and booze and with the comfortable payment. We will definitely return there again.

Always good vegan food. 1395 for the lunch special. All you can eat.

Great Vegan Brunch

These salads are ridiculously tasty for how low-calorie they are. A great way to eat healthy and light and still enjoy yourself. A bit pricey to be fair, but arguably worth it.

The food is excellent, the service is done humbly and beautifully. Dinner is a ceremony here and I HIGHLY recommend it.

Some of the most delicious food I've ever eaten and super friendly service!! I'll recommend to All my friends and Family .. #VEGAS

100% teff injera!!!!!

I went to pick up my order which was vegan feast for one- listed at $14.95 on their menu. When I checked out I was charged $19.66... don’t understand why I was charged $5 more.. the food was good but I would have went to Bruna if I knew it was going to be so expensive.

The food and service were beyond our expectations. We surely loved the environment of this place. Excellent spot to take the family out for lunch.

The food is constantly well prepared and flavorful, workers gives fantastic customer service. I loved the cleanliness and mood. Keep up the good work.

Great vegan food and the service was phenomenal hands down the best vegan restaurant I have been to in LA.

Great service, amazing food!!

Some of the absolute best Ethiopian food I’ve had!!! Tasty, healthy, vegan, and well priced!! A must try, and a must come-back!! Well done!! 10/10

The service was helpful and kind. Prices that won't shock you. They have so many reviews for a reason.

very savory. prices were fair for the quality of the food.

This is the next HOT place! Delicious and fresh food that can change based on seasoal ingredients. Loved the blognese, the corn cake, paella, and flat bread. Can't believe it's all plant bases food. Planning on going every week and try all the dishes on the menu :)

Best food ever

Delicious!!! Perfect! Healthy!! Exquisite!! I love Rahels cuisine