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At Café Lalibela, we believe that the best way to truly experience the depth and diversity of Ethiopian cuisine is through our combination platters. These carefully curated selections offer a variety of our most beloved dishes, allowing you to savor the rich tapestry of flavors that Ethiopian food is known for. Whether you’re a newcomer to Ethiopian cuisine or a longtime fan, our combination platters provide a perfect way to enjoy a satisfying and flavorful meal. In this blog, we’ll guide you through our combination platters and why they’re the ideal choice for your next visit to Café Lalibela.

The Meat Lover’s Dream: Our Meat Combination Platter

For those who enjoy hearty, flavorful dishes, our Meat Combination Platter is the perfect choice. This platter includes some of our most popular meat-based dishes, each one showcasing the bold and complex flavors of Ethiopian cuisine:

  • Doro Wat: Ethiopia’s national dish, Doro Wat is a spicy chicken stew simmered in a rich berbere sauce with onions, garlic, and spiced clarified butter. The result is tender, flavorful chicken with a deep, warming spice.
  • Alicha Sega Wat: A mild beef stew cooked with onions, garlic, turmeric, and Ethiopian spices. Alicha Sega Wat offers a savory, comforting flavor that’s perfect for those who prefer milder dishes.
  • Key Sega Wat: A spicy beef stew made with berbere sauce, Key Sega Wat delivers a bold, satisfying taste with tender beef simmered in a flavorful blend of onions, garlic, and spices.

These dishes are served with our traditional injera, a spongy flatbread that complements the rich stews and adds a unique texture to your meal. The Meat Combination Platter is ideal for sharing, making it a great option for those who want to explore a variety of Ethiopian flavors in one meal.

A Celebration of Plant-Based Cuisine: The Veggie Combo

Ethiopian cuisine is renowned for its vibrant and delicious plant-based dishes, and ourVeggie Combo is a perfect showcase of this tradition. This platter includes four of our most popular vegan dishes, each one packed with flavor and nutrition:

  • Misir Wat: A spicy red lentil stew cooked with berbere spice, onions, and garlic. Misir Wat is a hearty, flavorful dish that is a favorite among both vegans and non-vegans.
  • Tikil Gomen: A comforting mix of cabbage, carrots, and potatoes, lightly spiced with turmeric. Tikil Gomen offers a mild, satisfying flavor that pairs well with the other dishes on the platter.
  • Yekik Alicha: A mild yellow split pea stew cooked with onions, garlic, and turmeric. Yekik Alicha is subtly flavored and adds a soft, creamy texture to the combo.
  • Fosolia: A simple yet delightful dish made from green beans and carrots sautéed with onions and tomatoes. Fosolia is fresh, light, and adds a crisp contrast to the richer stews.

All of these dishes are served with injera, making the Veggie Combo a filling and diverse meal that highlights the best of Ethiopian vegan cuisine.

The Ultimate Feast: Lalibela Exclusive and Vegan Exclusive Platters

For larger groups or those who want to experience even more of what Café Lalibela has to offer, our Lalibela Exclusive and Vegan Exclusive platters are the perfect choices. These platters are designed for parties of four and include a wide selection of our most popular dishes:

  • Lalibela Exclusive Platter: This platter combines both meat and vegan dishes, offering a balanced and satisfying meal that caters to all tastes. It’s perfect for sharing and allows everyone to try a bit of everything.
  • Vegan Exclusive Platter: For those who prefer plant-based dining, the Vegan Exclusive Platter features an expanded selection of vegan dishes, ensuring that everyone at the table can enjoy a delicious and fulfilling meal.

These platters are served on a large round of injera, making them perfect for communal dining, just as it’s done traditionally in Ethiopia. The variety of flavors and textures in these platters makes for a truly memorable dining experience.

Why Choose a Combination Platter?

Combination platters are the ideal way to explore the rich and diverse flavors of Ethiopian cuisine, especially if you’re new to these unique dishes. They offer a variety of tastes and textures, allowing you to sample multiple dishes in one meal. Whether you’re dining alone, with a partner, or in a group, there’s a combination platter that’s perfect for you.

Not only do combination plattersprovide a delicious and diverse meal, but they also offer great value. You get to enjoy several different dishes, all carefully prepared and presented, without having to choose just one or two items from the menu.

Conclusion: A Culinary Adventure Awaits at Café Lalibela

Café Lalibela’s combination platters are more than just a meal—they’re a culinary journey through the rich and diverse flavors of Ethiopian cuisine. Whether you choose the Meat Combination Platter, the Veggie Combo, or one of our Exclusive Platters, you’re in for a dining experience that is both satisfying and memorable.

We invite you to visit Café Lalibela and discover the joy of sharing a combination platter with friends and family. Explore the vibrant flavors, enjoy the communal dining experience, and immerse yourself in the rich culinary traditions of Ethiopia. There’s no better way to experience the best of Ethiopian cuisine than with one of our combination platters.