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Ethiopian Diamond

Cuisine: African, Ethiopian, Vegetarian

Price Range: $

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Not sure if you like Ethiopian cuisine? There's no better place to try it out than at Ethiopian Diamond, where you're sure to get a good meal each time. The menu includes a host of vegetarian dishes as well as breads and meat entrees. Try the vegetarian stew and a basket of injera (pancake-like bread). The steak tartar will satisfy even the hungriest meat eater. The walls are painted with murals depicting the history of Ethiopia, and live music is played on Saturday nights.

Address:

6120 N Broadway
Chicago, IL 60660
773-338-6100

Hours:

Sun-Thu: 11:30am-10pm
Fri-Sat: 11:30am-11pm

Website:

ethiopiandiamondcuisine.com

Main Menu
- Appetizers
  Sambusa
  Thin light pastry shells filled with delicately spiced minced meat or finely chopped vegetables. Choices: A1 - Beef Sambusa; A2 - Chicken Sambusa; A3 - Whole Lentil Sambusa; A4 - Spinach Sambusa; A5- Potato and Carrot Sambusa
  
  Two - Pick Any Two (a1-a5): $3.25
  
  Three - Pick Any Three (a1 - A5): $4.25
  
  Four Pick Any Four (a1 - A5): $6.00
  
  Five Pick Any Five (a1 - A5): $7.00
  Qategna
  
  Fresh warm injera, spread with ethiopian seasoned butter and spice then sliced into sections. ($4.00)
  
  Diamond Salad
  
  Romaine lettuce, fresh tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers and onions. Served with a zesty house dressing. ($5.25)
  
  Diamond Royal Salad
  
  Diamond Salad with marinated cubed sautéed chicken breast ($8.75)
  
  Yemisir Azifa
  
  Cooked whole lentils mixed with chopped onions and green peppers, seasoned with a touch of garlic, white pepper and lemon. ($5.50)
  
  Beet Salad
  
  Sauteed beets and carrots mixed with fresh chopped tomatoes, onion and green pepper. Served with our signature zesty lemon-based homemade dressing. ($6.50)
- Tour of Ethiopia
  Entree
  (Choose either T1 or T2 - then one entrée per person ). T1 - Choose one either tibs Wat (beef), or Tibs Alicha, or Doro Tibs; Wat, or Doro Tibs Alicha, or Yebeg Wat, or Yebeg Alicha. T2 - Tibs - Choice Of Beef, or Chicken, or Fish, or Lamb
  
  T1 (one Person): $19.50
  
  T1 (two People): $39.00
  
  T2 (one Person): $21.50
  
  T2 (two People): $41.00
- Taste of Ethiopia
  Meat
  Yesiga Alicha, Doro Wat, Yebeg Wat, Yemisir Wat, Kik Alicha and Quosta
  
  One Person: $19.75
  
  Two People: $37.00
  Vegetarian
  Shimbra Assa, Yemisir Wat, Kik Alicha, Gomen, Tikel Gomen and Dinich Alicha
  
  One Person: $17.75
  
  Two People: $33.00
  Tibs Sampler
  A Combination Of Zilzil Tibs, Doro Tibs, Yebeg Tibs, Yemsir Watt, Gomen, Quosta and Tikel Gomen
  
  One Person: $19.75
  
  Two People: $37.00
  Traditional
  Tibs, Doro Wat, Yebeg Alicha, Yemisir Wat, Kik Alicha, Gomen, Dinch Alicha
  
  One Person: $21.75
  
  Two People: $40.00
  Seafood
  Asa Tibs, Shrimp Wat, Kik Alicha, Tikel Gomen Yatkilt Watt and Gomen
  
  One Person: $21.75
  
  Two People: $39.00
- Beef
  
  Kay Wat
  
  Lean cubed beef, simmered in a homemade spicy "Diamond Berbere" sauce ($14.00)
  
  Yesiga Alicha
  
  Lean beef cubed then cooked in a mild Alicha sauce of onions, garlic and ginger. ($13.00)
  
  Kitfo (Ethiopian Steak Tartar)
  
  Lean fresh beef that is minced and lightly seasoned with a touch of seasoned butter and "Mitmitta" (dried ground chili pepper and spices). Served rare, medium, or well done. ($12.75)
  
  Kitfo And Garlic
  
  Kitfo mixed with minced garlic. Served rare, medium, or well done. ($13.25)
  
  Kitfo Na Gomen
  
  Kitfo mixed with gomen (collard greens) and homemade Ib cheese. Served rare, medium, or well done. ($13.50)
  
  Tibs13
  
  Cubed beef marinated in fresh garlic then lightly sautéed with green peppers and onions. ($13.00)
  
  Tibs Wat
  
  Lightly sauteed cubes of beef that is simmered to perfection in a spicy homemade "Diamond Berbere" sauce. ($14.25)
  
  Tibs Alicha
  
  Lean beef cubes simmered in a mild (Alicha) Ethiopian sauce. ($14.00)
  
  Zilzil Tibs
  
  Tender lean beef strips marinated in fresh garlic, sautéed with green peppers and onions. ($14.50)
  
  Gored Gored
  
  Tender morsels of choice lean beef tossed in a homemade chili sauce and seasoned (Kibe) butter. Served rare. ($13.50)
  
  Okra and Kay Wat
  
  Seasoned okra cooked in Kay Wat ($13.50)
- Chicken
  
  Doro Wat
  
  Tender chicken legs marinated and cooked in spicy homemade "Diamond Berbere" sauce. Served Ethiopian Style with a hard boiled egg. ($13.50)
  
  Doro Tibs
  
  Cubed chicken breasts marinated in fresh lemon juice, sautéed with onions and green pepper. ($13.50)
  
  Doro Tibs Wat
  
  Sautéed, cubed chicken breasts simmered in a homemade spicy "Diamond Berbere" sauce. ($14.50)
  
  Doro Tibs Alicha
  
  Sautéed, cubed chicken breasts simmered in a homemade mild (Alicha) Ethiopian sauce. ($14.00)
- Lamb
  
  Yebeg Wat
  
  Fresh, tender Lamb (bone-in) stewed in a homemade spicy "Diamond Berbere" sauce. ($14.75)
  
  Yebeg Alicha
  
  Fresh lamb (bone-in) cooked to tenderness in a mild and distinctly flavored homemade (Alicha) Ethiopian sauce. ($14.25)
  
  Yebeg Tibs Wat
  
  Sautéed, cubed lamb simmered in a homemade spicy "Diamond Berbere" sauce. ($16.75)
  
  Yebeg Tibs Alicha
  
  Sautéed, cubed lamb simmered in a homemade mild (Alicha) sauce. ($16.25)
- Meat Combinations
  
  Tibs Quosta
  
  Sautéed cubed chicken, or beef, or lamb mixed with Quosta (34). Choice of one meat. ($14.75)
  
  Tibs Combo
  
  A mixture of chicken, lamb and beef (zilzil) sautéed together with green pepper and onion. ($16.50)
  
  Tibs Combo 2 (seafood)
  
  A mixture of shrimp, chicken and beef sautéed together with green pepper and onion. ($17.25)
  
  Seafood
  
  Shrimp Wat (Spicy) Shrimp simmered in a spicy homemade "Diamond Berbere" sauce. ($15.50)
  
  Shrimp Alicha
  
  Shrimp simmered in a homemade mild (Alicha) sauce with onions and green peppers. ($15.25)
  
  Shrimp Tibs
  
  Shrimp marinated in lemon juice and garlic sautéed with onions, green pepper and fresh tomatoes. ($14.75)
  
  Asa Wat
  
  Tilapia fish cooked in a spicy homemade sauce. ($15.50)
  
  Asa Tibs
  
  Tilapia marinated in fresh lemon juice and garlic, sautéed with onions and green peppers. ($15.25)
  
  Asa Special
  
  Whole tilapia fish marinated with fresh lemon and house spices, served with your choice of one side and a salad. ($17.00)
- Vegetarian (Entrée Portion)
  
  Shimbra Asa (Chick Pea Fish, Spicy)
  
  Ethiopian Diamond was the first to introduce this authentic vegetarian dish to Chicago. Prepared from chick pea dough cooked to look like a fish Wat (stew). ($13.50)
  
  Yemisir Wat
  
  Red lentils simmered with onions in a spicy home made "Diamond Berbere sauce". ($11.25)
  
  Kik Alicha
  
  Split peas slow cooked in a mild sauce of spices, onion, garlic and ginger. ($10.25)
  
  Shiro
  
  Seasoned chick pea flour cooked with chopped onion and garlic. ($12.00)
  
  Gomen
  
  Chopped collard greens simmered in a mild sauce of onions and fresh garlic. ($11.25)
  
  Quosta
  
  Chopped spinach simmered in a mild sauce of onions and fresh garlic. ($11.25)
  
  Tikel Gomen
  
  Sliced cabbage and carrots cooked in a mild spiced sauce. ($11.25)
  
  Yatkilt Wat
  
  String beans, carrots and potatoes cooked with onions, garlic, and ginger, midly spiced. ($11.75)
  
  Dinich Alicha
  
  Potato cubes and carrots cooked in a mild sauce of onions, garlic, ginger and Ethiopian spices. ($10.25)
  
  Okra Quosta
  
  Okra and chopped spinach simmered in a mild sauce of spices, onions and fresh garlic. ($12.25)
  
  Veggie Combo
  
  Choose any three from: Yemisir Wat (Spicy), Kik Alicha, Gomen, Quosta, Tikel Gomen, Yatkilt Wat, Dinich Alicha (Side Portion sizes) ($12.00)
  
  Tofu Tibs
  
  Grilled tofu served with sautéed green pepper, tomato and onion in a mild exotic spice sauce. ($12.50)
  
  Duba Wat
  
  Sliced pumpkin simmered with onions in a spicy homemade sauce. ($11.75)
- Sides and Side Portions
  
  Shimbra Asa
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Gomen
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Yatkilt Wat
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Yemsir Wat
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Quosta
  
  ($3.50)
  
  Dinich Alicha
  
  ($3.50)
  
  Kik Alicha
  
  ($3.50)
  
  Tikel Gomen
  
  ($3.50)
  
  Okra Quosta
  
  ($4.00)
Wines Menu
- Honey Wine
  Honey Wine
  Our homemade Ethiopian honey wine is the drink of poets, scholars and royalty. It is as refined as any other vintage with a light, not sweet finish.
  
  Glass: $5.00
  
  Berela: $7.00
  
  Carafe: $22.00
- Whites
  Pinot Grigio, 2011 Zenato ItalySauvignon
  Lemon-green in color with a lovely aroma of citrus, white peach and apple. Refreshing and soft witha smooth, dry finish.
  
  Glass: $7.50
  
  Bottle: $26.00
  ItalySauvignon Blanc, 2011 Robertson, South Africa
  Full-bodied wine with powerful varietal flavours of pineapple, granadilla, melon and green apple. Good structure with lovely balancing.
  
  Glass: $7.50
  
  Bottle: $26.00
  Chenin Blanc, 2012 Indaba, South AfricaChardonnay
  This fresh, vibrant version offers luscious flavors of tropical fruit, melon and honey pear, backed by bright citrus flavors and light peppery finish.
  
  Glass: $7.50
  
  Bottle: $28.00
  Chardonnay, La Capra, Italy
  Juicy and direct, with pure Jonagold apple, Cavaillon melon and heather notes, followed by a fresh, lively finish.
  
  Glass: $7.50
  
  Bottle: $28.00
- Reds
  Pinot Noir, 2010 Robertson, South Africa
  Ample tasty red fruit with some pleasantly refreshing tart acidity. It has a bright, pale cherry red with a mahogany hue color and medium concentration and viscosity.
  
  Glass: $7.50
  
  Bottle: $26.00
  Merlot, 2011 Oxford Landing, Australia
  
  A medium-bodied dry red, it also has the structure to enable it to improve with up to three years' cellaring. Deep crimson in colour and laden with rich fruit flavour and warmth. ($26.00)
  
  Merlot, 2010 Indaba, South Africa
  Crafted in a fresh, clean style, this velvety Merlot offers enticing aromas and bright, juicy flavors of cherry, dark berry and plum backed by subtle mocha and herbal nuances.
  
  Glass: $7.50
  
  Bottle: $26.00
  DMZ Shiraz, 2011 Stellenbosch, South Africa
  An abundance of bright and youthful plum and berry fruit is the main feature, surrounded by touches of violet, cinnamon and vanilla. Rounded and supple in texture.
  
  Glass: $7.50
  
  Bottle: $26.00
  Pinotage, 2011 La Capra, South Africa
  Ripe plums and sweet berries dominate the nose of this fruity and medium-bodied with soft tannins and fresh cherry acidity.
  
  Glass: $7.50
  
  Bottle: $26.00
  Cabernet Sauvignon, 2011 Tilia, Argentina
  A ripe, dark cherry scented bouquet with touches of a faint hint of apricot blossom. The palate is medium-bodied with a ripe, generous entry, crisp acidity and very pure.
  
  Glass: $7.50
  
  Bottle: $26.00
  Cabernet Sauvignon, 2011 Robertson , South Africa
  
  Smooth, full-bodied style with rich mulberry, plum and cassis supported by soft tannins. The wine is deep red in colour, smooth with good weight and no hard edges. ($30.00)
  
  Malbec, 2011 Tilia, Argentina
  Has a very nice aroma of plum, black cherry, and herbal mint notes with just a little spice. This wine shows lots of deep, dark and juicy fruit combined with spicy black pepper.
  
  Glass: $7.50
  
  Bottle: $26.00
- Desserts
  
  House Special
  
  Frenchvanilla ice cream served on fried pastry triangles then drizzled with chocolate sauce. ($3.75)
  
  D2 Destaye (My Happiness)
  
  Thin dough shells stuffed with dried red and white raisins, pistachios, split almonds, shredded coconut and cardamom powder. ($4.25)
  
  D3 Chocolate Diamond *
  
  Chocolate lovers dream come true. These fudge filled little cakes are served warm and oozing runny chocolate goodness. Served on fried pastry triangles then drizzled with chocolate sauce. ($5.25)
- Coffee and Tea
  Ethiopian Coffee
  Our coffee is sure to satisfy any coffee lover. Pot of Ethiopian Coffee.
  
  Pot Sm: $6.00
  
  Pot Lg: $10.00
  Ethiopian Spiced Tea
  All natural ingredients make our tea are freshing and invigorating experience.
  
  $2.50
  
  Cup Of Tea: $2.50
- After Dinner Drinks
  
  50/50
  
  One shot of Grand Mariner and one shot of Cointreau. ($10.00)
- Liqueurs
  
  Amaretto
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Bailey's Irish Cream
  
  ($6.50)
  
  Cointreau
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Kalhua Coffee Liqueur
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Ouzo
  
  ($6.50)
  
  Sambuca Romana Light
  
  ($6.50)
  
  Peach Schnapps
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Crème de Menthe
  
  ($5.00)
- Vodka
  
  Absolut
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Effen
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Ketel One (Holland)
  
  ($7.50)
  
  Skyy
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Smirnoff
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Three Olives
  
  ($7.00)
- Gin
  
  Beefeater London Dry Gin
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Seagram's Extra Dry
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Bombay Sapphire
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Tanqueray London Dry Gin
  
  ($7.00)
- Rum
  
  Bacardi Gold
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Bacardi Silver
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Captain Morgan
  
  ($6.50)
  
  Malibu Coconut Rum
  
  ($6.50)
  
  Coffee and Bailey's
  
  ($8.50)
  
  Coffee and Amaretto
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Coffee and Kalhua
  
  ($8.50)
  
  Blue curacao
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Midori
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Sour Apple Pucker
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Vermouth Dry
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Vermouth Sweer
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Drambuie
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Ouzo 12
  
  ($6.50)
  
  Grand Mariner
  
  ($6.50)
- Tequila
  
  Jose Cuervo Especial Blanco
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Jose Cuervo Gold
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Patron
  
  ($8.50)
- Cognac
  
  Courvoisier Vs
  
  ($8.50)
  
  Hennessy Vs
  
  ($9.50)
  
  Remy Martin Vsop
  
  ($10.00)
- Whisky
  
  Chivas Regal
  
  ($7.50)
  
  Crown Royal
  
  ($7.50)
  
  Dewar's Blended Scotch
  
  ($8.50)
  
  Jack Daniel's
  
  ($8.50)
  
  Jameson Irish Whiskey
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Jim Beam
  
  ($7.50)
  
  Johnnie Walker Black Label
  
  ($9.50)
  
  Maker's Mark
  
  ($8.50)
  
  Seagram's Seven
  
  ($7.50)
Daimond Cafe Menu
- Savories
  
  Five Star Sambusa
  
  five thin pastry pillows filled with Ethiopian goodness: lightly spiced beef, minced chicken, whole cooked lentil, potato and spinach. ($7.00)
  
  Three Star Sambusa
  
  select three pastry pillows with these fillings: lightly spiced beef, minced chicken, whole lentil, potato and spinach. ($4.00)
  
  Lentil Salad
  
  whole cooked lentil, onion and green pepper with a hint of garlic, pepper and fresh lemon, served on a bed of assorted fresh greens, mild or zesty style. ($5.00)
  
  Qategna
  
  our famed gluten free Injera bread, spread with Ethiopian Qategna seasoned butter, dusted with Berbere spice ($4.50)
  
  Injera Wrap
  
  Injera bread, filled with your choice of Kitfo (raw, rare or medium cooked beef), Doro Wat (diced, cooked spiced chicken breast) or vegetarian mix of red lentil, split pea and spinach. Served with a side salad, drizzled with our own lemon vinaigrette ($7.00)
  
  Spinach Tortilla Wrap
  
  : healthy flour spinach tortilla filled with Zilzil Tibs sautéed beef tips, onion and green pepper or Tilapia fish or Veggie Yemiser Watt, Kik Alicha and spinach (your choice of veg, each individual or mixed together). Served with a side salad, drizzled with our own lemon vinaigrette ($7.00)
- Sweets
  
  Diamond Ring
  
  our trio of tropical sorbets, made fresh in house- coconut, mango and vanilla, dusted with cardamom, and served with whipped cream ($5.00)
  
  Tea Spice Cake
  
  naturally gluten free cake laced with exotic cinnamon, cardamom spices, and slivers of almond for a unique texture and taste. Served warm, with cold whipped cream. ($4.00)
  
  Flourless Chocolate Cake
  
  deep chocolate decadencea densely delicious wedge served with cold whipped cream ($5.00)
- Beverages and Libations
  
  Tropical Smoothie
  
  choose your favorite flavor from our Ethiopian tropical fruits: avocado, mango, papaya, each laced with just a hint of refreshing citrus. ($4.00)
  
  Ethiopian Iced Coffee
  
  as the birthplace of coffee, Ethiopia knows how to "do the brew" just right our rich Ethiopian beans are roasted fresh on site to create this fresh, cool cuppa. ($3.00)
  
  Ethiopian Iced Tea
  
  our own tea spices, infused with black tea, and served with lime. ($3.00)
  
  Diamond Signature Bloody Mary
  
  the classic bloody Mary, with a difference you can see and savor a dash of tang and a rim of piquant Berbere spice that makes our cocktail uniquely tasty. ($4.00)
  
  Ethiopian Beer
  
  refreshing as a summer breeze and hard to findexcept here. ($4.00)
  
  Ethiopian Honey Mead
  
  the famed drink of poets, scholars and royalty, our honey mead is made in house from a time honored recipe with a bright, not sweet finish. ($5.00)
  
  Diamond Margarita
  
  our own mixology of berry infused syrup with premium tequila, triple sec and limesublime! ($7.00)

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