Taste Ethiopian cuisine
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Taste Ethiopian cuisine

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Stop At: Euro Shake Juice, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Juice or yogurt(optional)

Ethiopians prime soft drink is fruit juice, which is really pureed fruit. What is available depends somewhat on season and location, but most common juices are pineapple, avocado, papaya, orange and guava. Highly recommended is the avocado, which sounds odd but is delicious with a squeeze of fresh lime and is sometime layered with grenadine syrup. If in doubt, ask mixed from all type serve in layer.


Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Caravan Hotel, Mike Leyland St, Addis Ababa 0132, Ethiopia

Tadesse grand restaurant (vegetarian corner)

Enjera large pan cake shaped substance made from Teff which is a nutty tasting grain unique only for Ethiopia. Serve Enjera with a vegan options such as pureed chickpeas serve inform of thick paste like shiro tegamino, or similar dishes made from beans (kik wot) or lentils (miser wot), as well as piles of spinach (gomen) .In addition to that bottled lager beer is acceptable in Ethiopia which are several in brands among them, St. Gorge, castle, Bedelle, Harar, Walia, Dashen, Habesha, Meta so experience beer test from known brands as well.


Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Yohannes Kitfo ዬሀንስ ክትፎ, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Ketfo

Ketfo is a traditional food for south people particularly the Gurage people. A bland form of fried mince, and serve indifferent form like uncooked one known special ketfo, the other one is partially cook one and the last one is cooked one which all three have some kind of different in taste.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Mereb Butchery, Cameroon St, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Mereb Siga house (Butchery house)

The most common non vegetarian accompaniment to Injera is a dish called Tibs (or more properly siga Tibs, ‘meat fried’, which as its name suggests consists of freshly flash - fried meat, spiced moderately and mixed in with onions and peppers. Tibs is often served with a spicy red powder called mitmita on the side, or with awaze, a sauce made from berberi (powdered chili) together with lime juice, salt, olive oil and drop of whisky or wine. Particularly recommended is shekla Tibs, where the fried meat is served in a clay pot that contains a charcoal burner.


Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Tobiya Tej, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Tej house (Honey wine

Tej is the most popular local tipple, mead –like drink made from honey (mar).”Mar Tej” is considerable improvement on most African home brews, and very alcoholic, but it’s naturally made so no harm for health.


Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: YOLY Hotel, Addis Ababa, Mickey Leland St, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Coffee ceremony

Kaffa province of Ethiopia is thought to be where coffee originated, and the coffee bean accounts for more than half of Ethiopia’s exports. The local espresso-style coffee (Bunna) served with two spoons of sugar, is rich, sweet and thoroughly addictive.


Duration: 2 hours

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Included
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Lunch - Taste vegan corner, kitfo and Meat lovers
  • Coffee and/or Tea - Full traditional Ethiopian coffee
  • Alcoholic Beverages - Taste Ethiopian beer
  • Entry/Admission - Caravan Hotel
  • Entry/Admission - Yohannes Kitfo ዬሀንስ ክትፎ
  • Entry/Admission - Mereb Butchery
  • Entry/Admission - Tobiya Tej
  • Entry/Admission - YOLY Hotel, Addis Ababa
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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