Africa's BEST Street Food is in THIS Country!!

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    1. ADDIS ABABA
    INTERVIEWEE: Abyenhe
    🇪🇹INJERA: Begin by mixing teff flour and water, letting the mixture ferment for a day to prevent excessive sourness. Simultaneously, create maize dough for added softness and texture. Combine the two doughs and allow them to ferment for approximately 2 days. For cooking, apply gomenzera on the flat stove to clean it, then place the injera mix on the flattop briefly, typically for a few seconds, to achieve the desired result.
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    2. MERKATO MARKET
    ADDRESS: Dubai tera building, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
    INTERVIEWEE: Yidenekachew
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    3. EFRATHA
    ADDRESS: 2PGQ+P2V, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
    🇪🇹DORO WAT: In a pot, combine chopped onions and cooking oil, then cook for 6 hours. Add berbere and salt, followed by garlic and onion salt. Incorporate chicken and clarified butter. Serve on injera for a delectable meal.
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    4. TERU COFFEE
    ADDRESS: 2Q2P+PF7, Unnamed Road, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
    🇪🇹COFFEE CEREMONY: Roast green coffee beans for 5 minutes, crush them in a mortar, and heat water separately. Mix the crushed beans with hot water, strain by pouring between cups, add rue for flavor, and serve on injera.
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    5. HANA MAJET
    ADDRESS: Around Gerji Sunshine Addis Ababa, 1000, Ethiopia
    🇪🇹BEYAYNETU (Red Lentil Stew): Add water to a pot, then cooking oil, chopped onion, and red chili powder. Mix in red lentils, stirring thoroughly. Gradually add more water while stirring to achieve the desired consistency. To make lentil stew, start by washing the lentils. Next, in a pot, cook one or two finely diced onions for about 2 minutes. Add 2 spoonfuls of berbere spice and cook for 3 more minutes. Mix in the lentils and cook for 10 to 15 minutes. Finally, add garlic to enhance the flavor.
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    YILMA BUTCHER
    ADDRESS: 2Q4M+C25, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
    🇪🇹BEEF TARTARE: To create the raw beef dish, start by chopping and mincing the beef. Incorporate diced onion and jalapeño, followed by the addition of a red spice blend called mitmita, composed of four local spices. Enhance the flavors with a drizzle of olive oil. Thoroughly combine all the elements using two small plates, ensuring a well-mixed and delicious beef mixture.
    🇪🇹TIBS: Pieces of the beef meat soaked in the big cooking oil pot for 15 seconds and then put on a hot big pan.
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  • @BestEverFoodReviewShow
    @BestEverFoodReviewShow  ปีที่แล้ว +143

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    • @federal-bureau
      @federal-bureau ปีที่แล้ว +2

      omg

    • @alvinflores6142
      @alvinflores6142 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ❤❤❤❤❤

    • @Matazz-bf6hv
      @Matazz-bf6hv ปีที่แล้ว

      TuqYlQxp

    • @capopluggin
      @capopluggin ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You have to do Kenya again. You never did it extensively, we have different tribes which means slightly different cultures and dishes.

    • @DGTVPH
      @DGTVPH ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I love you but why you have to ask about iPhone?

  • @wasabisam8
    @wasabisam8 ปีที่แล้ว +666

    After living in Addis for more than a decade, love Ethiopian food, but it’s not “street food” by any reasonable definition. Yilma Siga Bet, where you went, is a fancy sit-down restaurant. Nobody eats food in a street food style manner - walking while eating, carrying food, eating on the sidewalk, takeaway, etc is considered disrespectful to the food. In fact Ethiopian culture dictates that food should be enjoyed sitting down in good company. The opposite of street food in every way.

    • @mamush6230
      @mamush6230 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      That's True❤

    • @Red-xp6qe
      @Red-xp6qe ปีที่แล้ว +36

      Very true! I was surprised to see it labeled as street food, this is definitely not street food.

    • @xavit3050
      @xavit3050 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      That's true thank you

    • @316JOHNLT
      @316JOHNLT ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You're lucky living all that time in Ethiopia what are you doing all that time in Ethiopia? I wish I live in my country but I can't afford it.

    • @SelamAlene-sz2ms
      @SelamAlene-sz2ms ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes it's not street food

  • @Pqloi
    @Pqloi ปีที่แล้ว +353

    I am from Chad but have been to Ethiopia a couple of times. I love it there. Top-notch service offered by Ethiopian Airlines, beautiful city of Addis and women. Ethiopia makes me proud as an Africa. I see why the headquarters of the African Union is there.

    • @abyssinia321
      @abyssinia321 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      B/c 🇪🇹🇪🇹🇪🇹 ETHIOPIA was not colonized country

    • @Henok-qn6nc
      @Henok-qn6nc ปีที่แล้ว

      @imranbel9984 ይመችህ ብራዘር 🙌

    • @mohammedhussen37
      @mohammedhussen37 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thank you bro Ethiopia is your country too because you are African ❤❤❤❤

    • @21MarYam
      @21MarYam ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@imranbel9984ገራሚዎች ነን 😂

    • @mcback4384
      @mcback4384 ปีที่แล้ว

      Are Ethiopians regard themselves as black Africans?

  • @nuttelaxannyk1960
    @nuttelaxannyk1960 ปีที่แล้ว +516

    as an Ethiopian and a fan of this show for more than 4 years it gives me such joy to see familiar faces and cultures being shared on here finally...... thank you for your visit Sonny :)

    • @orestbala7722
      @orestbala7722 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      As an Ethiopian could u give some info about the drink Araque? Cause its pronounced the same as our drink in Balkan "RAKI" (in albanian) almost the same in other balkan languages. Its made from distilled grape right?

    • @amharicmusic9110
      @amharicmusic9110 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@orestbala7722 oh, Araque is made from fermented grain like germinated corn and with different flavoring spices. Likewise it is double distilled by traditional techniques to give strong alcholic content.

    • @Naltddesha
      @Naltddesha ปีที่แล้ว

      I’d feed you a chuck of raw meat anytime

    • @dehjhunaeday5743
      @dehjhunaeday5743 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How do you feel about the raw meat?

    • @dabest5474
      @dabest5474 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dehjhunaeday5743 most people might be scared to try it but when I say it’s the best thing I ever tried I’m not exaggerating

  • @udayameiste
    @udayameiste ปีที่แล้ว +263

    Am Indian. but i love so much Ethiopian food and people... I stayed in Ethiopia for 4 years...

    • @BnUk-n3c
      @BnUk-n3c ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ❤❤

    • @Yemariam4284
      @Yemariam4284 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thankyou❤❤

    • @THESURAFELB
      @THESURAFELB ปีที่แล้ว +3

      🇮🇳💚💛❤🙏

    • @bashanaku7940
      @bashanaku7940 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Love from Ethiopia 🇪🇹

    • @DaveA34229
      @DaveA34229 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      🇪🇹🇪🇹🇪🇹🇪🇹❤❤❤❤

  • @TheBestFoodieShow
    @TheBestFoodieShow ปีที่แล้ว +1364

    who else agrees that Sonny is the best person to look up to when you're upset, not feeling the best, or overwhelmed? He is always so positive and comical, which always puts a smile on my face even if I'm not feeling the best :)) we love you Sonny!!

    • @melissadunton3534
      @melissadunton3534 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      I saw your comment and realized that you have a TH-cam channel. So, I check out your videos. Very nice, I love how relaxing they are as well. I do hope you keep making content. Good job! ✌🏻😊

    • @TheBestFoodieShow
      @TheBestFoodieShow ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks @@melissadunton3534

    • @thesuncollective1475
      @thesuncollective1475 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      He's a great uplifter!

    • @paulakelly6457
      @paulakelly6457 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I totally agree, and Sonny’s voice is calming to me ❤

    • @mytake1465
      @mytake1465 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You must be a “bestie” lol

  • @deesdiary17
    @deesdiary17 ปีที่แล้ว +109

    This is once again a sign that I MUST try ethiopian food. May God bless these beautiful people and their country! I have met a few ethiopians and they have always been so sweet and humble. I truly wish Ethiopian Airlines served more of their traditional inspired food. Would really make the travelling experience with them more authentic.
    Best wishes from South Africa 🇿🇦

    • @isakjoseph747
      @isakjoseph747 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Even the raw dishes?

    • @deesdiary17
      @deesdiary17 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@isakjoseph747 the steak tartare with the chillies, garlic etc. I'd consider trying but the big chuncks of raw meat, I won't.

    • @frehiwetyonas22
      @frehiwetyonas22 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hej!

    • @nahor88
      @nahor88 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@deesdiary17 I live in Austin, TX and we alone have 3 Ethiopian restaurants. It definitely shouldn't be that hard to find it in South Africa.
      :)

    • @deesdiary17
      @deesdiary17 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nahor88 Hello! Yes...we have in South Africa too...but will need to take a very long drive to get there though!

  • @ishimweishimwe7618
    @ishimweishimwe7618 ปีที่แล้ว +170

    Im not Ethiopian but my dad loves their coffee. He oftern goes to a market north of our city where many Ethiopians reside and buys coffee beans. He then comes home and dedicates 1-2hrs roasting them. The smell of it is often potent but I’ve come to associate it with warmth because of my dad. Been really into coffee since. Random story, but I was just reminded of it.

    • @Lemlem7682
      @Lemlem7682 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😊

    • @asterabrham8470
      @asterabrham8470 ปีที่แล้ว

      where did this happen?

    • @chenewsnetwork9964
      @chenewsnetwork9964 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@asterabrham8470 in his home

    • @missabyssinia2293
      @missabyssinia2293 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I can so relate to that! The smell of roasted coffee smells like like family gathering on Sunday after church to me. I didn’t like the smell when I was younger but now it brings back great memories 🥰

    • @getty4542
      @getty4542 ปีที่แล้ว

      you know what not only the coffee its just everything different here every single thing. please try enjera

  • @ILMisAwesome
    @ILMisAwesome ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Oh man, this video reminds me of my trip to Ethiopia last year. The welcoming smiles of the Ethiopian people, the pleasant weather, and the sweet aroma filling the streets. This video makes me want to go back soon. Thank you for posting it.

  • @joinmeki
    @joinmeki ปีที่แล้ว +319

    As someone who has religiously been following your channel over the past several years and being an Ethiopian , I have always wondered why you never visited my country but now, the case is settled. Thanks Sonny for showing the world what a plethora of culture of food Ethiopia has to offer to the world 😊

    • @Visionist3000
      @Visionist3000 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      As some one who would love to visit your country where would recommend the best places to go..

    • @TNLable
      @TNLable ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You have food in your country??

    • @አልፋቲዩብ1
      @አልፋቲዩብ1 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      @@TNLable Keep Calm And Control The Anger In You

    • @Gg35114
      @Gg35114 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@TNLablewhat you don't have a food in your country come we will give you some food

    • @StopTheLiess
      @StopTheLiess ปีที่แล้ว

      You have men over 5'5 in your country? @@TNLable

  • @megatronmacek
    @megatronmacek ปีที่แล้ว +65

    The coffee ritual was beautiful. The woman looked so happy and proud to share her beautiful work with the world. I wish she got an interview, I feel she has so much insight and stories to tell.

    • @sewteruterusew
      @sewteruterusew ปีที่แล้ว +2

      thanks so much to you about feeling what i thinking

  • @adhkhjcdar634
    @adhkhjcdar634 ปีที่แล้ว +150

    Mahider did well presenting the food culture, props to you mahi😊

  • @felixabayomiakanbaiyaniwur4169
    @felixabayomiakanbaiyaniwur4169 ปีที่แล้ว +91

    Ethiopia 🇪🇹 remains the leading light in Africa ! Everything about this wonderful people is unique . As a Nigerian I admire Ethiopians and their uniqueness…thanks sonny for showcasing africa and the world ..Glory to Ethiopia 🇪🇹 ❤️

    • @goldenovaries
      @goldenovaries 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Much love to Nigeria too!! 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬We love y’all!! Egusi soup and jollof rice are amazing and the music and culture yall bring is taking over the world! Glory and love from Ethiopia ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @StopTheLiess
      @StopTheLiess 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Love Nigeria 🇳🇬 ❤

    • @Enoch1287
      @Enoch1287 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I liked the donkeys 😂😂

  • @ElwynnForest
    @ElwynnForest ปีที่แล้ว +39

    The people of Ethiopia are so beautiful

  • @nosExsince
    @nosExsince ปีที่แล้ว +132

    6:45 I love that you can literally feed someone you just met using your hands. It just show that Ethiopians are affectionate and respectful people with strong communal spirit. ❤ from PH.

    • @natanrut2024
      @natanrut2024 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That's true ❤

    • @Naltddesha
      @Naltddesha ปีที่แล้ว +3

      What if they just took a dump and did t wash their hands, as they are feeding you raw meat with worms? That’s doesn’t seem like a good time

    • @razo3966
      @razo3966 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Every ethiopian wash our hands with soap and water before we have meal.

    • @Naltddesha
      @Naltddesha ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@razo3966 crazy they didn’t show that

    • @hiddengem4293
      @hiddengem4293 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      ​@@NaltddeshaEditing may also be a factor.
      John 3:3
      Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
      Mark 1:15 - “The time is fulfilled,” He said, “and the kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe in the gospel!”

  • @phoenix0000
    @phoenix0000 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    Finally!!! I've been waiting for this video release for two months. I'm glad you presented the awesome food of my country 🇪🇹 ❤❤❤ But they don't usually add maize in injera. It's purely made of teff flour. Those who add maize flour do it because it's cheaper.

    • @PaddyMcShane
      @PaddyMcShane ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Haha this reminds me of the line from "My Cousin Vinny"
      "No self-respecting southerner makes instant grits"
      Ethiopia has been on my list of places to visit for years now. I wish world travel was cheaper!!

    • @ermiasassefa3012
      @ermiasassefa3012 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you I was about to say that it's some how adultration.

  • @abdirahmanmuktar3946
    @abdirahmanmuktar3946 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Was in Ethiopia last year and i fell in love with Ethiopia. Especially the road trip from addis ababa to moyale. God continue to bless Ethiopia ♥ ❤❤❤❤

  • @kallmeleo3467
    @kallmeleo3467 ปีที่แล้ว +126

    So thrilled the world is getting more exposure to Ethiopian cuisine - their vegetarian meal is so diverse and flavorful!!!! Kitfo is the REAL DEAL MAN!!! I miss it so much. If you guys are in the US - DC, Atlanta, Seattle or Houston, you've got to go get some Ethiopian food. I love the way Sonny describes the textures and taste of every dish....it makes us feel like we're actually there!! epic!!!

    • @John-ir4id
      @John-ir4id ปีที่แล้ว +5

      There is a really great Ethiopian restaurant in Oakland, California called Blue Nile. It's delicious and the service is amazing!

    • @vibeofnine
      @vibeofnine ปีที่แล้ว +3

      True, they can also find Ethiopian foods almost everywhere in the world. It's just that infectious! Don't you agree?

    • @Lemlem7682
      @Lemlem7682 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Don't forget Las Vegas we just got Little Ethiopia 🇪🇹 there now..

  • @suryafernwahs
    @suryafernwahs ปีที่แล้ว +238

    As an Indian, I feel the Ethiopian food culture is very much similar to that of the Indian platter. Even the places look very much familiar as if I have been there. Love the culture of Gursha..Thanks to Sonny for introducing Ethiopian food. Am definitely gng to try it some day. Love you Ethiopian brothers and sisters ❤

    • @UnicornUnicorn1991
      @UnicornUnicorn1991 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      there are some indian tribe that belived migrated from Ethiopia back in a day. India and Ethiopia have strong relation that lasted for century. If you come to Ethiopia, You Don't feel like anoutsider. This is what most of my indian friends usually says.

    • @suryafernwahs
      @suryafernwahs ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@UnicornUnicorn1991 yes after watching the video found some good read. Also the ingredients of berbera is very much similar to the 'sambhar podi' or 'kulambu podi' in India. It's just that the procedure of cooking might be different. Also Injira is analogous to our Appam, Dosa which is also made of fermented batter to which adds the distinct flavour of sourness.

    • @UnicornUnicorn1991
      @UnicornUnicorn1991 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@suryafernwahs we Have a lot of similarities. We gotta dig our history more and find out accurate information.

    • @nahor88
      @nahor88 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Indian food and Ethiopian food are generally EXTREMELY similar, including the strong dichotomy between the cultures of meat eating and vegetarian/veganism.

    • @ayeletigiste5343
      @ayeletigiste5343 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Ooh do try, I'm Ethiopian and my Indian friends love the food. Plenty of vegetarian options too if you don't eat beef.

  • @kyle360123
    @kyle360123 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    The culture and the way they treat eachother is so beautiful

  • @devolutionone
    @devolutionone ปีที่แล้ว +42

    I'm blasian and I love Ethiopian food! The injera plate with all the goodness is heavenly! I crave it often. Love that series 👍

  • @helengebremichel3708
    @helengebremichel3708 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    ጤና ይስጥልኝ እንዴት ናችሁ?በጣም ቆንጆ ባህላችንን እና ምግቦችን ስላሳችሁ እናመሰግናለን!!!❤ ሀገሬ ኢትዮጵያ....!!!!

  • @pinkmonkeybird2644
    @pinkmonkeybird2644 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I’m lucky enough to live in an urban center with a decently large Ethiopian and Eritrean immigrant population and have enjoyed their vegan cuisine for decades. It’s just part of the urban landscape here, and I didn’t realize how trendy and popular Ethiopian food has become in the US until recently. You can find shops that do a coffee ceremony and pop sorghum for snacks, and you can pick up bags of injera everywhere. It’s a distinctive cuisine full of very bold flavors and can be hard if you do not tolerate spicy foods (I don’t, so I have to order carefully).

  • @ceilconstante640
    @ceilconstante640 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    Ethiopian Food is the BEST food I've ever tasted!! Growing up in Metro Detroit, I feel in love with The Blue Nile Restaurant in Trappers Alley Detroit in the 80's .
    In 2000 I went on the internet and found Ethiopian spice mix recipes, injera and other dishes and have since recreated these dishes at home. Indian grocery stores have the necessary spices.

    • @gloriawinbush1590
      @gloriawinbush1590 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @ceilconstante640,
      I,as well and The Blue Nile,bring back so many good memories 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰.

    • @gloriawinbush1590
      @gloriawinbush1590 ปีที่แล้ว

      @ceilconstante640,
      Hamtramck,has an lot of stores that sell hard to find spices😍😍😍😍😍😍.

  • @yohannesaddisu9261
    @yohannesaddisu9261 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    As an Ethiopian thank you for introducing some of our traditional meals... & everybody under the comment thanks for being honest & humble for my country...

  • @tcr7308
    @tcr7308 ปีที่แล้ว +459

    Ethiopia. Land of the beautiful women and the best food in the world. Love, from Kenya 💕

    • @beantheirishsetter
      @beantheirishsetter ปีที่แล้ว +25

      I was justing thinking how beautiful his cohosts are! Amazing beauty! I lived in Kenya, off and on a for several years, and there are beautiful people there too❤

    • @xoseanaxo5538
      @xoseanaxo5538 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes they are ❤

    • @omedemod
      @omedemod ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Yeah, i almost thought sony choose the most beautiful ladies in town, but most of them are beautiful

    • @grarglejobber7941
      @grarglejobber7941 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      > Land of the beautiful women
      oof gross no thanks. So off-putting!

    • @grarglejobber7941
      @grarglejobber7941 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@xoseanaxo5538 😬🤒☠☠

  • @mehidehasanshifat6696
    @mehidehasanshifat6696 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I have been a fan of the channel for more than 7 years and I must say, no one absolutely no other food reviewers brings out the raw content like you, specially today's episode on the ethiopian coffee. I myself is a coffee fnatic but witnessing the traditional way of how it has been made throughout the centuries in ethiopia brought a smile on my face.
    Thank you brother and keep up the good work.

  • @Diana21Dee
    @Diana21Dee ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I had Injera one time at an African Cultural event at my university. I have literally not stopped thinking about it since. I finally found an Ethiopian restaurant that is near enough to me and I simply can't wait to go! I hope my food is half as good as I could imagine yours was

  • @ElleLaVae
    @ElleLaVae ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I'm from the USVI and live in Georgia, USA. I've had all of these Ethiopian dishes and more, and love it. Feels like home. #🇻🇮

  • @iainbrewin
    @iainbrewin ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This episode was amazing. Lived in Ethiopia when I was a kid. Looking forward to the rest of the Ethiopia series!

  • @DarDarBinks1986
    @DarDarBinks1986 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    I read about Ethiopian food in passing in an issue of National Geographic back in 2001. The article focused more on the megalithic churches of Ethiopia, but made mention of injera. I've wanted to try Ethiopian food ever since.

  • @kvpc11
    @kvpc11 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    You are doing more to unit the world than you know. Thank you for all of these amazing episodes!

  • @NalaReview9293
    @NalaReview9293 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I once had 2 college classmates from Ethiopia. The land of delicious food and the gentlest people in the world. Unfortunately I haven't been to Ethiopia like you! Thank you very much for sharing. Love comes from Vietnam 💕

  • @Like_Ike
    @Like_Ike ปีที่แล้ว +35

    I live in Maryland where thanks to some of my Eritrean and Ethiopian brothers and sisters here I got to try some of the things here or at least I think (not too sure, language barrier and all). But beautiful people and good food. I would love to go to Ethiopia.

    • @betelhemkifle1772
      @betelhemkifle1772 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well my brother we are here,don't worry for language

  • @neftalemfikre8122
    @neftalemfikre8122 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    I have nothing to say except one word as an Ethiopian: Thank you❤

  • @CaptKPinksies
    @CaptKPinksies ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I'm lucky to live near an Ethiopian restaurant. The food isn't expensive and they give you SO much. One injera can easily fill you up with the meat or veggie dishes.

  • @xeclipse9720
    @xeclipse9720 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I am Ethiopian and this is a very very very good representaion of our food and to some degree our Culture. Thank you!

  • @MrWilderNapalm
    @MrWilderNapalm ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I drink only Ethiopian Yergacheffe from the Marquis Company here in the States. They import the beans and roast it themselves. The beans are so oily and the crazy thing is once you let the cup cool a little its like drinking a cup of Carmel.

  • @Ad-Lo
    @Ad-Lo ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Sonny did a video of street food in my native, Zimbabwe, and I honestly have to say that he comes across as extremely open-minded and unassuming. He doesn’t demean other cultures or look down on anyone, unlike most portrayals of African culture, people and food. I’ve never seen a more respectful host and food journalist (is that what they are called?) in all my years of watching food programming. He’s such a great and entertaining and informative host! Great and fantastic portrayal of Ethiopian food! Love this, and many thanks!

  • @Chompchompyerded
    @Chompchompyerded ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Teff is an awesome flour. It doesn't have any gluten, so those on a gluten free diet can have all they want of things made with teff. Teff is considered a super food because of its other healthy properties and nutritional values.
    Injera is not at all hard to make if you mix it with regular flour or finely ground corn flour, but it is a bit trickier if you are making it out of teff only. It can be mastered with patience though. I have no problem doing it. Do realize that if you are making it only out of teff that it will be much darker though. It will be even dark grey. You rarely see real injera anymore, and usually not in Ethiopian restaurants in the United States and Europe. For most people it will be too sour. If you have developed that taste for sour though, you will be able to handle it just fine.
    The "clarified butter" is much more than that. It is called Nitter Kibbeh, and it is not only clarified, but it also has certain herbs and spices in it too. Unlike what Sonny says, nitter kibbeh is not necessarily plant based. Outside of the fasting season, it uses real butter, but during the fasting season it uses margarine. Prior to the advent of margarine in the mid 20th century, some people just left it out, while others made it the sole concession to veganism.
    In college I was addicted to Ethiopian harar coffee. It really did make it possible for me to maintain a 4.0 GPA at Harvard, and it got me all the way through a PhD at Cambridge University. I eventually had to break myself of the habit because it was giving me the jitters. I haven't had coffee since, though if someone offered me a cuppa, I'd have a hard time turning it down. Top grade harar is what coffee really should be. Once you've had it, no other coffee will do. Harar rarely comes pre-roasted, and never comes pre-ground. To get the full enjoyment of it, you should roast the amount you are going to use right before using it, and grind it while the beans are still hot. This will give you both the best flavour, and the biggest boost from it.

    • @NatnaelD
      @NatnaelD ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Wow impressive!

  • @tsegaye6642
    @tsegaye6642 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    After watching your last video in Ethiopia, I was eagerly waiting for you to release a video and I'm so glad to see you release it. Thank you for showing the best food of our country to the world.

  • @muhammadhasif737
    @muhammadhasif737 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    20 mnutes well spent..i dont watch your videos often, but this is gold..the editing, the interaction, the knowledge, it has everything..its like watching a full documentary about food in ethiopia..salute

  • @birhanumesele6419
    @birhanumesele6419 ปีที่แล้ว +436

    What a day in Addis Ababa with Sonny. I’m so happy to be the part of this episode. Thanks for sharing this. Also it was great to meet you!
    P.S I had the best Doro Wot inside Merkato.

    • @phoenix0000
      @phoenix0000 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Why didn't you tell him we don't add maize to prepare injera?

    • @birhanumesele6419
      @birhanumesele6419 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@phoenix0000 injera is made from 100%Teff.

    • @phoenix0000
      @phoenix0000 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@birhanumesele6419that was exactly what I was saying

    • @melissadunton3534
      @melissadunton3534 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@birhanumesele6419thank you for the reply on what Injera is made of…I googled it and even found a recipe! At 50 years old, I still learn something new everyday.
      I’d also like to add that I’ve wanted to visit your country and city since I was a young girl. I had a school mate from Addis Ababa and she always talked so fondly about her home. I fell in love with it just through her stories and pictures. Now, I’m craving the food as well! 😃 Maybe one day soon I’ll have the privilege of visiting. Much love and peace to you and your family. ✌🏻🥰😊

    • @thesuncollective1475
      @thesuncollective1475 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you for showing us round. I really want to visit now, I looks and feels amazing

  • @wanchahaile5327
    @wanchahaile5327 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    As an ethiopian I am proud that people all around the world know about our country's tradition and our food ❤

  • @thestraydog
    @thestraydog ปีที่แล้ว +56

    I watched an old Tony Bourdain episode a while back that highlighted Ethiopian cuisine, and it made me wish that it was more widely available here in the west! It all looks delicious

    • @Chompchompyerded
      @Chompchompyerded ปีที่แล้ว +7

      If you like sour flavours, then it will be right up your ally. I think the reason why doro wat is so popular in the west is because it is the exception to the rule. All of the rest is quite sour, and isn't favoured by most Americans. If you happen to be among the few who like sower foods, if you can sit down with a jar of extra strong dill pickles and a loaf of really strong sour dough bread, you might like Ethiopian cuisine. If you like your coffee black and strong (no sugar or cream) then Ethiopian harar coffee is definitely for you. Tibs is another you might like. It is cooked beef with berbere spice. Most westerners can handle tibs. Shiro wat is something else most westerners will enjoy even though there is not meat in it.
      Now you know three things to order on your first trip to an Ethiopian restaurant the first time around if you are able to find one.

    • @R32R38
      @R32R38 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      There's a lot of Ethiopian food in and near Washington, with its big Ethiopian community.

    • @Chompchompyerded
      @Chompchompyerded ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@R32R38The best Ethiopian food I've had outside of Ethiopia was in Washington, DC. I agree that there are some very fine Ethiopian restaurants there, and there have been for a very long time.

    • @melissadunton3534
      @melissadunton3534 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@ChompchompyerdedI’ve had a few Ethiopian dishes. When I was at a parochial, boarding school I had a school mate from Addis Ababa and she would make the most lovely dishes. Our school was vegetarian and we both worked in the cafeteria. All of the students have a job that they must apply for, have an interview and ultimately get hired - so everyone works while attending the high school.
      We would have one day a month where anyone could submit a recipe to make for the entire student and teacher population, because we had students from all over the world.
      My favorite Ethiopian meals were:
      Potato and cabbage Atkilt (a family recipe) with Vegetarian chicken Doro-Wat.
      And… Kik-Wat with Injera.
      😋🇪🇹💕

    • @melissadunton3534
      @melissadunton3534 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Chompchompyerdedas a side note, my second favorite international food submitted to the cafeteria was (vegetarian) Jollof Rice with fufu. That was submitted by M u ‘sa, my mate from Nigeria. I would love to visit both countries one day soon. ✌🏻🥰💕

  • @kassahunaberamolla3284
    @kassahunaberamolla3284 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for visiting my lovely country.

  • @tensaenegash3958
    @tensaenegash3958 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm so excited that you finally visited Ethiopia. Enjoy your stay and be safe

  • @samuelfetene2558
    @samuelfetene2558 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Oh boy, you made me miss my country so bad. been years since i went back. but i love your video! THANKS SONNY:)

  • @FoodieTime1001
    @FoodieTime1001 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I learned about Ethiopian food after watching your video.
    I'm really impressed with what you do. You are a true inspiration to me and I appreciate the effort you put into this video.

  • @lindsaycordova91
    @lindsaycordova91 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    There’s an Ethiopian restaurant in my city and I am going to try it after watching this! They have the Doro Wot on their menu. It’s looks good

  • @TheVarrio
    @TheVarrio ปีที่แล้ว +383

    as an indian i am so flabbergasted at the amount of similar foods
    like i can literally name every food here in my local language that's so cool
    shoutout to my Ethiopians fr 🤝

    • @arunima29
      @arunima29 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      Even the word for roasting the coffee "Buna' is similar to "bhunna" in Hindi meaning dry roasting in general.

    • @GoatofGods
      @GoatofGods ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Tosa eyyyyy

    • @leulberhanu6687
      @leulberhanu6687 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      ​@@arunima29 Actually "Buna" means Coffee. And the word for roasting is another word

    • @BenJoelLush
      @BenJoelLush ปีที่แล้ว +32

      There is 2000 year old ancient history connecting India and Ethiopia 🙏

    • @bamallama
      @bamallama ปีที่แล้ว +6

      My favorite meal between both of y’all are the lentil stews, I’m not even vegetarian but I love daal and Misir Wat!

  • @dfigsn4408
    @dfigsn4408 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Honestly ive been feeling really down borderline depressed last feew months and ur videos make me forget about my worries for the time being! Thank you for that

  • @mcback4384
    @mcback4384 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    In Swahili 🇹🇿 coffee is Buni, how similar to Bunna 🇪🇹

  • @gezegeta923
    @gezegeta923 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The international or national mainstream media failed to see the realities in every society.....Here comes the SMART & UNBIASED & PROFESSIONAL TH-camRS LIKE HERE are trying their best to uncover the reality for the world
    ...LOVE ETHIOPIA LOVE AFRICA

  • @JalinMarry77
    @JalinMarry77 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    WOW literally a half a million views in less then 24 hours ….. quickly becoming the top favorites in food reviews good job Sonny

  • @ethiocelebrities23
    @ethiocelebrities23 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful ethiopian people with good food

  • @needmoreramsay
    @needmoreramsay ปีที่แล้ว +13

    One of the many things Sonny does incredibly well is asking the hosts and hostess' meaningful questions about the foods, the history behind them AND describing and enjoying the experience as though it was his very first time. He's had raw meat, maize bread/pancake, sauteed EVERYTHING imaginable and yet he shows genuine appreciation for it without constantly relating it to every other experience he's had with something similar. Keeps it fresh and entertaining even though we've seen it several times now !

  • @tsegayeaberar
    @tsegayeaberar ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You really prepared well for the show including quality places with good advisers. keep it brother. from Ethiopia.

  • @michaelwoldegerima1119
    @michaelwoldegerima1119 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Great job on introducing our cultural food mahi...I'm so proud of you

  • @onzieal
    @onzieal ปีที่แล้ว +84

    As Somali I'm really proud of Ethiopian ❤cuisine the similarities we have is mind-blowing tbh.

  • @sumitpdr91
    @sumitpdr91 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This is literally the best ever food review show. Thru sonny I've learnt to respect and enjoy human diversities and their cultures

  • @VannieEats
    @VannieEats ปีที่แล้ว +82

    I love Ethiopian cuisine!!

    • @Zeyede_Seyum
      @Zeyede_Seyum ปีที่แล้ว

      ጪናውያን🌹

    • @Thahiretade
      @Thahiretade ปีที่แล้ว

      Vannieeats l love you

  • @AshKLEIN
    @AshKLEIN ปีที่แล้ว +35

    I'm a South African and i absolutely love Injera with meat

    • @anitamhlongo4443
      @anitamhlongo4443 ปีที่แล้ว

      Where do you buy it... I want to taste it...

    • @moriti411
      @moriti411 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@anitamhlongo4443 there are a few Ethiopian restaurants in Johannesburg. About three that I can think off

    • @anitamhlongo4443
      @anitamhlongo4443 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@moriti411 Thanks... where exactly I'm also based in Jozi. Thanks🌸🌼🌷

    • @moriti411
      @moriti411 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@anitamhlongo4443 there is one called 'The Habesha' in maboneng and one called 'Queen Sheba' restaurant in Norwood. You can Google them for their directions and contacts

    • @Black-lioness
      @Black-lioness ปีที่แล้ว

      @@anitamhlongo4443Queens Road Kensington called Abyssinia opposite the gas /petrol station

  • @helinatesfa9574
    @helinatesfa9574 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man, you did an amazing job. I've been looking up videos done on my country, Ethiopia, and yours is by far the most entertaining.
    The way you captured not only the end product but the process, brilliant 👏

  • @mekdesmoudjeh5956
    @mekdesmoudjeh5956 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Being born in Ethiopia , and having to grow up with Ethiopian culture and getting to love my country and culture ever since I was a little girl until now, I am so stoked that you finally went to Ethiopia and you’re getting to experience our culture and our food! I have been waiting for you to do an Ethiopian food review for the longest! Cannot wait for you to try the amazing food and for you to experience our amazing culture! have the best time and be safe!!🇪🇹🇪🇹🇪🇹🇪🇹🇪🇹

  • @7oledit399
    @7oledit399 ปีที่แล้ว

    The use of Ethiopic stlye font is a nice touch! Great video!

  • @amykrumbholz6446
    @amykrumbholz6446 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is my all time favorite food review show. I’ve learned so much about food and how people eat. And Sonny is the the perfect host. Always respectful. No matter what he is served. He relishes everything put before him.❤️🖤❤️

  • @samronkiyar5622
    @samronkiyar5622 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The guy is fun to watch n thank you for the beautiful ladies for representing us with such ease n grace....round of applause....❤❤❤...proud to be Ethiopian

  • @kala9090
    @kala9090 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Proud Ethiopian:Born and raised @merkato!!
    Addis Ababa

  • @lucasharmon9133
    @lucasharmon9133 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This channel brings joy to me, it makes me think about how beautiful different cultures are across the world!

  • @melissadunton3534
    @melissadunton3534 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Just beautiful. Ethiopia is on my bucket list. I have wanted to visit since I was about 14 years old and had a school mate from Addis Ababa. 🇪🇹 ❤
    I love how you always get along so well with everyone that you meet and that you always seem to make them laugh. Sharing food and laughter can change the world. 💕😊
    Btw, I’m loving these two gorgeous co-hosts/local guides. Both Mahider and Ayda seem like lovely ladies and quite the gentlewomen. I can’t wait for the rest of the episodes for this series to drop. Ahhh… peace! ✌🏻🥰😃

  • @frezertesfahun3022
    @frezertesfahun3022 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Sonny, we cannot express enough how amazing this show is and how thrilled we are to have you showcasing Ethiopian cuisine. However, there is one important point I'd like to bring up regarding Kitfo. It seems that the dish you presented as Kitfo is actually known as 'kun-Spagna' in Ethiopia. This particular dish is renowned for its intense spiciness and heat, as it consists of a lot of spices with minced raw meat. Kitfo, on the other hand, possesses a distinct taste and is prepared using a completely different method. We can't wait to surprise you with the authentic flavors of Kitfo during your next visit to Ethiopia.

  • @halimasultan03
    @halimasultan03 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Finally we are back to Ethiopia videos. I've been waiting for this Sonny. Ethiopian food is delicious and the people were so welcoming. ❤Ethiopia

  • @Love388
    @Love388 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    i am from ETHlOPlA i Love ethlopla

  • @fisf.2148
    @fisf.2148 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Another fun fact about Ethiopian culture: i went to a restaurant on my own one day and ordered my meal. Other Ethiopians came and sat on my table because they didn't want me to eat alone since food is best enjoyed with others

  • @firaolteklu6699
    @firaolteklu6699 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sonny, I have to say, I'm a big fan and I have been waiting for you to come and see Ethiopia. Welcome

  • @JH-sp1jh
    @JH-sp1jh ปีที่แล้ว +21

    There's something so funny about how elegantly everybody eats with their hands Vs. Sonny who always just kind of throws the food back 😂

  • @MeniscoManeiro
    @MeniscoManeiro ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is insane. I had a completely different picture in my head! Thank you so much for this channel ❤

  • @gregmuon
    @gregmuon ปีที่แล้ว +60

    Ethiopian food is fantastic, unique, sophisticated and delicious. It's one of the world's great cuisines. I feel sorry for people who have not discovered it yet.

  • @LongPongyan
    @LongPongyan ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Sir Sonny Is So Down To Earth Person.
    Way To Go Bro.
    Please Comeback again and Shoot Here In The Philippines.

  • @JoshuaMumo-l9c
    @JoshuaMumo-l9c 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    immersive translate is great for learning and guiding you as you venture into learning new languages 💯

  • @nkarogo007
    @nkarogo007 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Africa to the world...natural ingredients....hardly see cheese & sugar in everything. I love Ethiopia and Ethiopians & they know as they are so welcomed in Kenya 🇰🇪 & are free ,warm and friendly people.

  • @antenehmekonnen1026
    @antenehmekonnen1026 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for your visit and sharing our amazing tradition to the rest of the world. I am your fun always watching your show and appreciating diverse culture.
    You're real ambassador to Ethiopia. Big respect and appreciation 🙏

  • @which_dan
    @which_dan ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Nice video specially how he mentioned the diverse and vegan qualities of the diet, but there are few corrections. Regarding the fasting it is not just avoiding meat and alcohol, people also abstain from eating until 3 p.m for Christians and sunset for Muslims. Also kinda forgot to mention the tella drink you were having with the beyaynet. And at the butcher's shop, the mince you had was kunspagna not kitfo, kitfo doesn't have veggies and quite drenched with qibe. Overall excellent quality video and always loving your sense of humor safe travels ... peace and love

    • @kal7795
      @kal7795 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Orthodox Christians fast from dinner ( 8 _ 9 PM) to the next day 3 PM ( around 18 hrs).
      Muslims fast from 4 Am in the morning to 6PM in the evening.

    • @dallolapp356
      @dallolapp356 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep it wasn't kitfo. The guides were shit.

  • @samzhabesha
    @samzhabesha ปีที่แล้ว

    Yay! Glad to have you in our country❤🇪🇹❤👋

  • @Selfdiskovery
    @Selfdiskovery ปีที่แล้ว +159

    Those women are insanely beautiful and Ethiopian food is amazing

    • @user-qy6tu9ip9v
      @user-qy6tu9ip9v ปีที่แล้ว

      Good thing about them is that they love men from their culture

    • @eli.ppxa1
      @eli.ppxa1 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      so I’m beautiful? 🤩

    • @thefuture12
      @thefuture12 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@eli.ppxa1 if you need confrimation from others, u r not

    • @Omegastory444
      @Omegastory444 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ❤❤❤❤

  • @MrJ-dc3yz
    @MrJ-dc3yz ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You have not lived until you had the coffee, then ease into the food. Its so good.

  • @lovelebene8924
    @lovelebene8924 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Pls come to Ghana been watching your videos forever now. Love your show

  • @dada_dittrich
    @dada_dittrich ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This episode I haveenjoyed altot. Thank you and to you nice co-hosts.

  • @zacharylovelady9265
    @zacharylovelady9265 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Ethiopia is such an amazing country!!! Id give just about anything to go there! The people are super cool, the food is awesome, and the history is crazy cool, not to mention the girls are drop-dead beautiful!!! It's definitely one of my must-see countries.

  • @abdulsemedsherief4242
    @abdulsemedsherief4242 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    love your review..huge fun from addis

  • @GeneCaralde119workshop
    @GeneCaralde119workshop ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Ayda is so beautiful. ❤❤❤

  • @AmarSultan-x2s
    @AmarSultan-x2s หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love from Addis ababa እናመሰግናለን

  • @AtseFikreSilassieZeBihereBulga
    @AtseFikreSilassieZeBihereBulga ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks bro, for this descent review of food from my country, Keep doing it!!!

  • @BigZhumbe
    @BigZhumbe ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Ayda is so gorgeous, cheerful and friendly. Her smile so beautiful, her skin natural and flawless I like everything about her.

  • @nmkbanzee4787
    @nmkbanzee4787 ปีที่แล้ว

    Had this earlier this year on the little addis tour, absolutely beautiful ❤️

  • @nsanejane7713
    @nsanejane7713 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    One of my favorite cuisines is Ethiopian they put so much love into their food 🥰

  • @desb8971
    @desb8971 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow delicious food
    Thank you for sharing your experience in Ethiopia

  • @israelgonzalez4857
    @israelgonzalez4857 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This really is the best ever food review show. Love it! ❤

  • @phayouthanoulith3281
    @phayouthanoulith3281 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The food looks so good and Ayda though😍