Kategna Restaurant - Ethiopian food you shouldn't miss in Addis Ababa

Kategna restaurant was one of the best restaurants I ate at while I was in Addis Ababa. The menu is extremely extensive, and the food is amazing! More info: migrationology....
One of the highlights of visiting Ethiopia, is eating Ethiopian food, and when you're in Addis Ababa there are many amazing restaurants to choose from. Kategna Restaurant is a well known favorite for locals that live in Addis Ababa, straight up because it's a nice environment, and most importantly, the food is outstanding. During the course of my stay in Addis Ababa, I went to Kategna restaurant a number of times, unable to resist the delicious flavors and nice atmosphere of the restaurant.
I began with a giant platter of Yetsom Beyaynetu, a mix of vegetarianan fasting dishes. The mix came out, beautifully arranged on a giant platter, filled with the wonderful assortment of different curries and stews. There was misir wat, a red lentil stew, some different kinds of salads, and gomen, which is collard greens. Though it might not be a traditional method of ordering, I decided to go for another dish known as doro wat, a famous Ethiopian food that's a chicken stew made from onions, berbere spices, and lots of butter. Also, the egg in the doro wat is one of the highlights. The doro wat was scooped directly onto the pile of injera, mingling with the other wonderful ingredients.
As you can already imagine, I was so incredibly excited to begin my feast at Kategna restaurant, my mouth juices were flowing. There were two different colors of injera that I got served, something I didn't really notice from other restaurants I ate at while I was in Addis Ababa. But after tasting both, they really almost tasted identical. I quickly grabbed pieces of injera, ripping it off the roll and digging it into the juicy curries. The flavor combination were out of control delicious. The vegetarian mix of yetsom beaynetu was excellent. Then it was time to devour the doro wat. The piece of chicken was oddly small, just a time bone with a little bit of meat, but the sauce and egg together were so delicious, that I honestly almost forgot about the chicken itself. The sauce was dripping with flavor!
Despite Kategna restaurant being on the nicer side of the restaurant spectrum, the prices are incredibly reasonable. For me entire feast in the video, including the coffee at the end, our total bill came to 230 ETB ($11.85), and believe it or not, I was actually stuffed full for almost the entire day afterwards, I hardly have to eat any dinner! There are two main locations of the restaurant in Addis Ababa, one just off Gabon street (the one featured in this video) and the other is just off Bole road very near to the airport. I went to both locations during my time in Addis, and they were both of equal greatness, and even the atmosphere was just about the same.
When you visit Addis Ababa, one of the best restaurants is Kategna restaurant, and you should not miss out on the opportunity to eat there!
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[@saraabdelnur]

I'm Ethiopian and I eat this meal most of the time but after watching this, I feel like I want to eat it now like I never did before .. good video

[@nejatahmed1584]

Sara abdelnur the same 😋

[@biniamdesta1945]

Me too and I eat this every day lol

[@sammythegreat879]

Me too lol

[@lifeinme9707]

Sara abdelnur me too and do I love being one 💕

[@pinksalt-cook]

It's my pleasure to invite you watch this arabic recipe translated in Ethiopian language kzbin.info/www/bejne/hH2neI2tgZWth7s If you injoy it please share it with who like cooking or eat an arabic eat :)

[@MarkWiens]

Amazing #Ethiopian food at Kategna restaurant in #AddisAbaba (a restaurant you should not miss if you visit). Press play to watch the video now...

[@janicetemple7353]

Oooh spicy Ethiopian Food!

[@webjunkienl]

looks really great. like most people i associate ethiopia with hunger so i always keep walking when i pass an ethiopian restaurant here in amsterdam but maybe i should try it out sometime. oh, and thanks for the vid mark :)

[@madaiincubationcenter4947]

Mark i like following your videos attract me every when you go you eat nicely brother i like the way you eat in every video am from Dar es Salaam Tanzania

[@teferiteferi5924]

Webjunkie I like your clips bro!! Food is all about love and peace!!

[@webjunkienl]

Haftom Teferi all credit for the videos goes to Mark Wiens and his lovely wife :) and yeah they're great vids!

[@JithinJohn074]

I love spicy food(i'm Indian) and the whole plate looks so appetizing... we even eat with our right hand... i haven't ever tried Ethiopian food but i can tell just from watching that I would love Ethiopian food!

[@mounamouna1271]

wow

[@thelopashow7142]

same here.

[@mexicoalful]

Ethiopian food or for that matter food from the Horn of Africa or Sudan is not spicy for an Indian. But there is more freshness, the meats are more rare, pepper is not much seen. They worship coffee, injera is like a think appam in consistency but thrice or more bigger than a ghee roast, Coffee + popcorn might be weird but is very enjoyable. I love their tibs (beef). I visit Ethiopian restaurants and love their communal form of eating from the large plates and the smell of frankincense - < Habesha girls are beautiful too :) > btw my wife also likes Ethiopian food and their cultural dress ( the ones in white color) God bless you all - A beef lover from Kerala, India residing in the Sharjah, UAE ( yes, I can guess the commonality between us)

[@JithinJohn074]

yayy hello fellow malayali beef lover!

[@gordonlovespayne]

it's a shame i have to travel Kerala to eat beef now. haha

[@kazakh1234]

I live in Puerto Rico and the only time I can eat Ethiopian food is when I travel to the US. My country's food is delicious but Ethiopian food is the best in the world :)

[@MariaLopez-ng2bj]

+Mateo Madrid make it a home. you can do it, i believe in you.

[@jqueryrocks]

+Mateo Madrid Isn't Puerto Rico a part of the US? I believe Puerto Ricans are holding US passport.

[@608756]

+Mateo Madrid thanks dude for the complement, if u come to ethiopia, I will invite u to my house.

[@chrisavenport6456]

Mateo Madrid I need to try this asap. Tienen que abrir algo asi en P.R

[@nejatahmed1584]

Mateo Madrid thank you! Indeed it is 😋

[@coldebleus]

I'm addicted to Injera no lie! When I moved to America I was literally going through withdrawals like a drug addict! Fortunately I moved to DC which means there are a lot of Ethiopian restaurants and a lot of stores that sell Injera so I can now have it every weekend when my mom makes the 'Wot"!! I'm craving it even now even though I just had it for dinner! But there is no harm because its healthier than most American foods so it's a win win for me!

[@samlsd9711]

I have respect to Mark because he respect the local's food. And uploads it while saying the local name of the food and explaining what it is. You are my top fav of all youtubers.

[@amyharding4208]

It is some of the BEST food I've ever eaten! I can not wait to go back!

[@608756]

+Amy Harding next time u come, a dinner is on me.lol

[@amyharding4208]

+Habesha Issue lol, I'll be there next year!

[@608756]

Amy Harding cool. text me [e-mail] when u get here.

[@isaacvipin]

@@amyharding4208 were you there after one year ?

[@bpurdy4991]

It makes me really happy how much he is appreciating each bite.

[@teddy6326]

Brittany Purdy don’t talk to much go to Ethiopia just eat that way u know how he was described

[@charlyy1337]

wow ethiopia has ridiculously delicious looking food, I will definitely visit this country in the future (at least I hope so)

[@MarkWiens]

Hey, yes the food is amazing. Hope you can visit!

[@Hiwi90]

The way this guy eats and describes the food makes my mouth water

[@lensafeyissa1648]

I am Ethiopian. I just love his expressions after each bite. LOL. So fun to watch him eat. Subbing just to watch him eat like that.

[@missgabriellalovely]

OMG he's so adorable every bit he takes he like "mmmm amazing"

[@sayalayasalah1046]

I from Somalia I like food's my brothers ethiopi

[@circleancopan7748]

Just travel to Somali Region.

[@PeterSuhm]

Okay, so I definitely have to go to Ethiopia!

[@abrahamyigzaw6199]

0:26

[@mamalove2630]

Come anytime mate

[@wengelwendesen6929]

Best decision bro ,we welcome you

[@cpunching]

The best is to mix the cheese with the vegetables, especially the fresh ones. It's just a great burst of "clean" feeling in your mouth. Even though I just ate your videos always make me so hungry.

[@MarkWiens]

Cool, thanks for the tip!

[@teshomegebremedhin991]

hi mark thank you for visit my country and to tasted our delicious food and i hope you will come again

[@ensabahnur7877]

+teshome gebremedhin what a powerful name you having

[@kwan.homsai]

That´s look amazing! my mouth is watering.

[@Respectedprofesiona1]

His facial expressions are the reasons I subscribed loool

[@MarkWiens]

Thank you so much Kayote!

[@FeelingPeculiar]

LOL me too!

[@LuigiTuazon]

+Kayote Immerson Yes, he has this unique way of showing how good the food tastes. I subscribed so that my Mom can look for all of his videos! Lol!

[@isabellakarimiwilke7806]

mi too..love him

[@luisdiegors]

+Kayote Immerson his facial expressions are the reasons i didn't suibscribe lol

[@akakentiy]

this face full of joy makes me so happy. I want to travel there to just try that food. great videos friend.

[@nads555]

I am from Ethiopia and I have to say that im glad you like my country's food :-) P.s. in my house my family eats lot's of Ethiopian food :-) :-) :-)

[@ethiobks7770]

OMG! I never knew you have been to my country bro. I am glad you enjoy our food. You rock brother!!!

[@linited]

Firstly, the food looks like a work of art. I've never had Ethiopian food before but I would definitely give it a try if I could. Secondly, I think this is the first time I've seen your wife. Gorgeous lady. Thirdly, that last bit with the popcorn made me really laugh. Love your videos.

[@MarkWiens]

Cool, thank you for your comment. Hope you can try Ethiopian food in the future, it really is beautiful!

[@SparkzMxzXZ]

one of my favourite videos... if not my absolute favourite!! makes me want to go to ethiopia too D:

[@tigistbirru4622]

Well come

[@robaayano6987]

Me too

[@jamesly4265]

Hey Mark, your face when trying out food is priceless. Love your video's dude, keep it coming. :)

[@ruhamadeneberu7849]

hos expression is fantastic, i love the food at kategna wish those restaurant come here in new York, i definitely be eating all the time and love the Ethiopian food presented for all ppl in the world in its classic ways the way kategna does, thank you for stopping at addis ababa ,lot of blessings

[@adnaismael1948]

I love Ethiopian food ❤️❤️❤️❤️💯💯💯

[@MsThiv]

I'm obsessed with all these fantastic food videos .... great job and keep it up! :)

[@ttewhau]

Again I really, really luv your passion for food. Iv'e neva seen anyone enjoy food and show so much appreciation for it...luv it!

[@MrLamrof]

Noticed Ethiopians go for varying tests first rather than mass at dinning. So the food swings widely in the human test bud spectrum. hot and cold, (in temperature), hot and mild (in spiciness), bitter, nutty, sour, sweet, earthly, raw, cooked lightly, simmered for hours, smooth or textured etc... e.g. Raw Meat and fish. Tre-siga, Kitfo, Tre-Asa, gored gored, cooked mildly- Leb Leb, sour - Injera, timatim fitfit, bitter/spicy - Awaze be Hamot (dish made from bile) spicy - Doro Wot, Siga-wot, Shiro-Wot, Misir-Wot, Tibs with Sauce none-spicy - Alicha, abeba gomen, Alich Misr, Alich Shiro Textured, Banatu, Quanta firfir, CheChebsa, Quategna smooth, Genfo, shiro Sweet - Bombolino, Imbotito, Anjero (swett Injera eaten in the Somali Region)

[@tigistasefa6249]

Whenever I miss my Ethiopian food I watch your video 😋😋😋 , and I get jealous of you 😐😐

[@dan003]

Hey Mark, great video! I love Ethiopia food too. Where I live, in Munich, Germany, there's this awesome restaurant called the Blue Nile and it's just amazing. Real spicy delicious food and good prices too. The bread is great but it's very, very filing! Take care.

[@MarkWiens]

Hey, great that you have an Ethiopian restaurant near where you are, yes very filling!

[@bman4267]

Not bread .... its injera

[@gellegrainja9805]

teff-injera*

[@moniquejohnson2465]

I LOVE how you eat and enjoy the food Mark...when you close your eyes...I know you are feeling what you are eating...bliss...I have to try Ethiopian food.

[@nantamrat8050]

I ll soon travel to Ethiopia and i am gonna dig in that. Yam yam

[@Reddragondiaries]

Seeing it all mixed together was awesome. That's probably how I'd go for it! And ending it all with the best coffee in the world...righteous!

[@MarkWiens]

Yes, they all mix so well together and that ending coffee is amazing!

[@moonsunshine2641]

wowwwww

[@Diva_Bella]

I cook this at home everyday and all my friends love it! Just so you know the brown injera is made with 100% brown Teff flour which is healthier and loaded with Iron and gluten free.

[@tsetsitv7124]

fantastic, I have watched this video 3-4 times now!

[@elianaermias6770]

I watched your all videos its really intherested and the most I like ethiopian food coz I am ethiopian

[@saraabdelnur]

I love how you tilt your head whenever you feel the taste haha

[@Jonesybabie]

OMG yes! I could watch him eat this all day 😋

[@Diimaa]

Makes me hungry and run for food. That's food heaven. Man, I've to subscribe. This is good.

[@KomaenaIchi]

I swear I will never ever be bored with your face expression that you could do right after tasting. You can do it a million times!!!!

[@tokicheok]

S grade expression

[@MarkWiens]

Thank you very much!

[@M.Duran71]

Dude your first taste takes all of us into there... some may book flight ethiopian airlines lol

[@vickiebohannon4707]

Oh Man, I cannot take it, thank goodness there are now around 7 Ethiopian restaurants in Houston. This stuff is so addicting, I even bought some Teff and make my own injera now. The guy is cool, he is enjoying himself so much, I am planning to travel there someday.

[@lunettamargherita7800]

you so good on describing the exact feeling you have eating at the kategna restaurant ethiopian food..I wish I was there toooooooooooooooo

[@HewanYitagesu]

omg i want some of my country's food now!

[@xorohede]

Hewan Yitagesu Hey toots……it might look good but when you taste it….its gross.

[@HewanYitagesu]

xorohede im ethiopian -_- this is what we eat.

[@xorohede]

Hewan Yitagesu Oh..*+*..I thought you were somalian.

[@corneliaahoniemi2085]

Hewan Yitagesu I've tried that dish twice, and I LOVE IT!! Honestly, one of the most delicious meals I've ever had!

[@fataxesabdi970]

Eve Yitagesu I love you

[@ToReal4real]

I'm Ethiopian American I always. Wanted to try my own native food but never had the chance it looks amazing :)

[@jayssaltybslife5855]

You know I have to have a meal infornt of me, to watch your videos! you’re so cool Mark

[@yoditbokr]

His face expressions is just amazing. It made me prescient food more 😌😌

[@DeRone22]

I can always watch tons of videos about food even when I haven't eaten all day but you make me so hungry!! Lol. Love your videos!!

[@selamhabesha]

Love ur videos. I miss it 😍

[@rajesverykn6594]

I can bet this is his fav food of all time till date the videos he has made ..... He is relishing throughly... Njoy mark

[@Berlynic]

It's so CUTE to see Mark getting high on every bite of food! Now that's passion!

[@reebokreebokfacebookcom5655]

i miss you my country ethiopia and ethiopian food😍😍😍😍

[@Samry1245]

Wow ! I miss my home😂 btw, I can’t believe you ate the green paper without hesitation lol

[@isaacvipin]

Some vibes in your video. Whenever I see you eating then I start craving for that food very desperately

[@n.l.7991]

Wow love Ethiopian food yummy yummy . beautiful thanks for sharing.

[@elitetech7728]

Makes we want to go back to Ethiopia lol

[@MariaLopez-ng2bj]

+EliteTech im not British, Im Scottish!

[@TheSpritz0]

I have to agree with so many others Mark, this looks just plain TASTY!!! I don't know if you've ever reacted so much to any meal as this one, must have been a real cool place!

[@MarkWiens]

Yes, this was an amazing meal, and it was, I think my second meal in Ethiopia so I was still extremely excited to be eating!

[@crocodilehunter6517]

Your Expression is very likable. It gives us the impression of how a delicious this food can be lol I honest heartedly swallowing my saliva 😂😂😂😂

[@idkmanwhyigottaputmyname1804]

Wow, that looks really neat. I love how you can just eat it with your hand. :D

[@dreamedcar12345]

I am coming to addis in a month....and i will definitely be stopping by there. Thanks for the post.

[@anunabssunflower3888]

I love Eritrean and Ethiopian food !!! 😋😋

[@desertflwrs]

Thanks for doing justice to this food! It's some of the best in the world

[@sol3417]

You are unbelievable taster. You make me salivate when you eat my own Ethiopian food. You are wonderful. I enjoyed watching your video.Thank you!

[@kalakale-s9w]

I'll have to check that out, thanks for the tip! I'm always looking for new recipes to try.

[@augustodesouza2914]

I've had Ethiopian food before, it's delicious.

[@pwkleung]

Your delayed reaction after eating that popcorn kernel was priceless.....it took him several seconds to realize the popcorn also tasted good

[@MarkWiens]

Haha, yes it did, I was sooo full, but the popcorn was good, and I wasn't expecting it to be that good!

[@flip1sba]

This video introduced me to Ethiopian cuisine which looks interesting! I'll be heading to LA next year and there is a neighborhood there called Little Ethiopia. Be checking out the restaurants there!

[@rloeun1]

Most of my friends hate the sour dough injera, but I love it! I think we have similar taste in food Mark. Thank you for sharing!

[@Pt0wN973b0iI]

Nice, genuine video. The popcorn part is the BEST PART! 😁😁😁

[@bebebutterfield1]

That looks so spicey and delicious Mark. Ty for sharing.

[@MarkWiens]

You're welcome, thank you for watching!

[@daethio]

ça fait plaisir de voir que tu as testé et apprécier le goût du pays. Merci pour ton intérêt très divers et tes magnifiques commentaires !!!

[@yaballo1]

Mark: different colours of the injera are due to different colours of the teff grains used to make injera. Broadly, there are three types of teff grains: brown/red [qey-teff], mixed [sergenya-teff] & white [netch-teff]. However, some nutritionists claim that darker teff grans have a bit more iron content than the white variety but that is yet to be fully proven. Injera can be made from the flour of other grains such as sorghum/millet, rice, barley, corn/maize, etc. But, teff grain seems to be the best in making a very good injera. Poorer Ethiopians eat injera made by mixing teff & other grains such as sorghum/millet, wheat or corn for economic reasons. Teff flour is far more expensive than a flour made from other grains. Thanks for a great clip.

[@0FRIJOLERO]

Even the popcorn is very memorable!

[@platinumedge7452]

Watching you eat makes me hungry :)

[@Hope20437]

you had make me hungry I am ethiopian and now am gono cook and eat these things you have show us

[@wudituassefa8309]

Mark you are great presenter .the food itself looks delicious if you don't mind let me give you this 🤗💟🏅because you deserve it.

[@Noah-ly1nj]

Great video as always! I like how genuine and enthusiastic Mark is, immediately puts me in a good mood haha

[@funnybunny11204]

Wow!! That looks amazingly delicious! Yummm... I'm already hungry XD

[@janetmohammed4746]

i wish i know when you are here we have so much food more than that i know u will enjoy it i hope you come again

[@sageym.4858]

you're so passionate about food I feel like I'm there with you. That doro wat gaah

[@fluierasoanaalina5281]

Hi Mark,im Oana your fan,i love your videos,you are the best.Injera is my favourite food.The reason why injera is dark is because the flour is dark,now you know.the gray one is made of light colour flour.I ate it at my friend who comes from Addis Ababa,Eskedar is my friend.We live in Sweden and i was at her and ate injera

[@wandaalemu3643]

U make me hungry 😋 ohhhh tnx mark i m proud to be ethiopia 🇪🇹

[@ተመዝገብየአራዳልጅ]

Ohhh...i miss Kategna Restaurant so much

[@dongwookseo1359]

I have never been in Ethiopia. Of course, I have never tried Ethiopian foods. So your videos are really helpful for me. It is because it is possible to experience the culture and food by watching your videos. Of course, it is not a direct experience HAHA. I want to try some foods which i can eat by using my hands.

[@Itskradoom]

why i always watch your videos at the middle of the night? lol that makes me hungry!

[@MarkWiens]

Ha, thanks for watching Ka!

[@seangates900]

Ethiopian food is the best on Earth! I am fortunate to be able to buy injera in Toronto, because my sourdough fell flat. One day I will try again.

[@NewInTown74]

Hi Mark :) I've only discovered your channel today but I must say that being a passionate foodie myself, I share your enthusiasm for discovering various cuisines of the world and can only hope that I will muster enough courage to start my own YT channel soon. Keep up the fantastic work. Your facial expressions are absolutely priceless but most of all you share what you love the most and THAT, I believe, is the very essence of enjoying and embracing life. Thank you :)

[@sharvind8952]

Now i came to know about Ethiopian food..it's amazing.. great food would visit one day

[@ፋጡማየደሴልጂሀሰንወሎየዋ]

Miss ethiopia😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@robertsterling1351]

Why do I love watching this man eat

[@wanderingphotog]

Wow ~ what a great mix of items! That looks really delicious. Fantastic video, Mark.

[@MarkWiens]

Thanks Mike!

[@kgsved]

Maybe some ppl are getting Ethiopia mixed up with Somalia. There is a lot of hunger in Somalia and a lot of corruption from what I can gather from the limited news we get. I wonder if the food is similar. Supporting a small business is important, like eating at this restaurant. I think you're doing a good job Mark!

[@betelhemalemayehu9113]

Let me tell you that! First u have to go and see then you will talk about it. We will feed u. If you want to I love Ethiopia ❤❤❤❤❤

[@AriJMcLean]

Mark, you've definitely grown man💕Respect

[@Phd12hk]

Looks so yummy! Thanks for sharing Mark.

[@ahmanburrs1459]

@MarkWiens...I commend you for your sincerity my friend. It truly is some of the most deliciously prepared cuisine on the planet...period.

[@DaveBriffa]

that looks real good Mark great review as always.

[@MarkWiens]

Thanks for watching!

[@moameralgadeir5358]

Is it only me? The after taste expression is too funny! I like it

[@Mizkitty03]

Hi, what is base of the food? it has like holes in it. I had it one time it was amazing with green and meat they served

[@tesfayesisay6720]

My favorite place in Addis. Thanks Mark.

[@elias022119]

Great video and looks very tasty 😋. I hope and feel that you are having fun. Keep up with the videos👍👍

[@georgegaroufalias6936]

As an Ethiopian , this man deserves respect ✊

[@Robbyjubbly]

Tried Ethiopian food once but didn't really enjoy it. Seeing mark having all these Ethiopian food make me wana try it again.

[@MarkWiens]

Hey Robert, it's a unique cuisine, but you should definitely give it another shot!

[@Robbyjubbly]

Absolutely! just need to find a decent one in London :)

[@kiyakassa1726]

I am from Ethiopia and I will tell you some restaurants make the injera too sour, which makes it taste really bad for the first time tasters like you. I will definitely recommend a restaurant that is recommended by non Ethiopians.