Leknesh Kitfo

Leknesh Kitfo is a kitfo house in Summit, in the east of Addis Ababa. It is on the 30 metre road that goes from Summit Fiyel Bet toward Ayat. People in the area use it as a landmark for addresses.

Food and drink

The house serves kitfo, which is minced beef with spiced butter and mitmita pepper. It comes on a plate with ayib (fresh cheese), gomen (cooked greens), rolls of injera and kocho. You can ask for it raw, warmed or cooked. The kitchen also makes tibs: fried meat on injera, or on a hot plate at the table. Gomen besiga, greens cooked with meat, is on the menu. After the meal there is coffee from a clay pot. The house has a bar and serves beer and other drinks.

What to expect

The dining room is simple and dark, with small tables. Friends and families share plates. Lunch and the early evening are the busy times, and the kitchen serves food late.

Getting there

The house is on the 30 metre road in Summit, near Truth Cafe and Tabor Bakery. There is free parking on the street.

Good to know

The house offers takeaway. It suits groups and it is good for children.