Authentic Ethiopian Dining Experience: Expats Bring Flavor to Prague’s Kitchen!
For many people in the Ethiopian community and those who appreciate this unique cuisine, discovering genuine Ethiopian flavors in Prague has been quite a struggle. Numerous discussions online reveal expats sharing their disappointment about the lack of restaurants that offer the rich, spiced stews and the sourdough flatbread that define Ethiopian cooking.
etCorner steps in to meet this need, providing a cozy escape on Lipanská Street in Žižkov. Here, diners can enjoy flavorful dishes seasoned with ingredients like berbere, korerima (Ethiopian cardamom), and niter kibbeh (spiced clarified butter), giving a taste that transports you directly to Addis Ababa.
Ethiopian dining is inherently communal—people generally enjoy meals with family and friends, gathered around a large mesob basket, sharing food from a single plate. Injera, which is a soft, tangy flatbread made from teff flour, serves both as a staple food and utensil, used to pick up the richly spiced wats (stews). At etCorner, this communal experience is not only encouraged, it’s a central part of how they serve their meals.
The menu showcases a carefully curated selection of Ethiopian staples. Following the recommendation of the attentive staff, we chose doro wat, Ethiopia’s national dish, along with the Mix It All Platter, which features an assortment of vegetarian dishes. The doro wat consisted of tender, slow-cooked chicken drumsticks immersed in a rich berbere sauce, complemented by slowly sautéed red onions and subtle layers of heat. For spice enthusiasts, an extra dose of berbere is available upon request.
Meanwhile, the Mix It All Platter presented a delightful array of textures and flavors, including spiced lentils, silky ground chickpeas, sautéed greens, and hearty potatoes—each bite revealing a different facet of Ethiopia’s diverse vegetarian traditions.
The menu caters to both meat lovers and vegetarians, highlighting options such as kitfo, a minced beef dish reminiscent of steak tartare, and beyaynetu, a vibrant combination of lentil stews and vegetable-based sides, perfect for those seeking a plant-based feast. To enhance the dining experience, guests can participate in a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony—a ritual where beans are roasted, ground, and brewed in a jebena (a clay coffee pot), resulting in an intensely aromatic brew.
The restaurant’s simple yet inviting decor, adorned with traditional Ethiopian artifacts such as woven mesob baskets and ceremonial urns, further amplifies the atmosphere of authenticity. However, what truly distinguishes etCorner is its community-driven ethos. Beyond serving food, the restaurant facilitates cultural exchange, hosting bi-weekly gatherings where Ethiopians, Czechs, and international visitors come together to share a love for good food and engaging conversations.
For those new to Ethiopian cuisine, etCorner offers an eye-opening introduction; for those longing for a taste of home, it serves as a much-needed culinary haven. Either way, it provides something increasingly rare in modern dining—a meal that is as much about connection and tradition as it is about flavor.
Website: https://et-corner.com/
Location: Lipanská 310/12, 130 00 Praha 3-Žižkov, Czechia
