At Mudai Ethiopian Restaurant we serve authentic Ethiopian homestyle meals with something for everyone! Join us for a meal that you’ll want to eat again and again today! Prepared with exotic Ethiopian spices, our meals can be prepared for meat-eaters, vegetarians, vegans, gluten-free diners, and more. Gather at one of our small round tables where your dishes will be traditionally presented. Try a combo with classics like lamb tibs, gomen, doro wot. Soak it all up with traditional injera flatbread, meant for eating with. Not sure what to order? Just ask the staff! We can help guide you to a delicious meal.
Low-key eatery offering traditional Ethiopian mains, including spiced beef stew, tibs & lamb meals. Based on 173 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
503 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95126
Phone: (408) 292-2282
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Hours
| Friday |
11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday |
11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday |
12:30–9 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11:30 AM–9 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday |
11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday |
Closed |
| Thursday |
11:30 AM–9 PM |
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Reviews
Nini Abreu
Well what can I say…. Definitely an interesting experience. I am a big fan of Indian food so I’ve been told several times that Ethiopian has some similar flavors and are very rich in spices as well. The only thing I didn’t like was that the bread to eat and scoop the food with was cold. I was told that this is the traditional way of eating but I was not a fan of eating hot food with cold bread. The staff was friendly and very informative when I was making my selections. The reason this place is getting a 3 stars is because it was a bit dirty. They definitely should do some kind of spring cleaning there. It only made me imagine how the kitchen is and what type of hygiene is enforced in the kitchen. I definitely don’t mind eating in a modest low key restaurant. But hygiene is everything!!!
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Elisabeth Shen
Mudai Restaurant is a hidden gem in the downtown area of San Jose. The food is absolutely delicious and delightful, made with savory spices and always fresh. The spongy and malty bread called Injera compliments the food. The service is always great and served with a smile. We love this establishment and visit often. Try their Honey wine, it pairs well with any choice of entree you pick. Our favorite is the Veggie Combo, served family style. As a reminder of Ethiopian food, it is served without utensils so be prepared to eat with your hands/fingers. Parking is limited so be prepared for that too. Enjoy!
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Richard Senser
The food and the experience is authentic. From the moment you stop in you do feel a sense of family and the portion sizes are perfect. One meat combo is enough for one person plus leftovers it does have a nice spice balance.
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McNibbler
The go-to spot for Ethiopian for my wife and I. Food is insanely tasty and filling, and the service is always friendly, informative, and flexible. The location isn’t glamorous, but the restaurant itself is nice on the inside and the experience is hard to beat. Great food for both meat eaters and vegetarians alike.
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Madhuri Gupta
Yummy food, tasty honey wine! It was our third Ethiopian restaurant and experience was good. Shiro, shrimp tibs were yummy. We called a day before on timings and still were told wrong but owner was nice to let us sit in. Google has latest so refer that. Enjoy!
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Ali Hanks
Great restaurant for Ethiopian food. Awesome for take out or to dine in. Friendly staff. Always lots of conversation to be had with staff as well as customers. Food is delicious and fresh! Team will describe and explain menu if not familiar with the food. Order spicy, vegan, mild, or get a sampler. Lots of yummy, soft injera (Ethiopian bread to accommodate the stews).
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We were a party of four and everyone enjoyed eating here. We had never had Ethiopian food and the eating using thin flat bread was novel and fun. The spicy dishes can be pretty spicy but everyone enjoyed it all. If possible, come with a larger group and have it served family style so everyone can try some of everything. Feel like a small family run restaurant.
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Sushmitha Belede
We had the lentils with flatbread. The bread was like a really sour crepe.
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Alper Çakan
Good food (though I don’t have much experience with Ethiopian food). Good portion size, good price.
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KJ Sudarshan
Absolutely loved the Ethiopian cuisine. Has a striking similarity to South Indian cuisine. We each had a Sambussa ( more like a Samosa but with lentil filling ) and 2 Vegetarian combos for the 3 of us, and it was more than filling. The Ingeras are an healthier option since it’s made of Teff.
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