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Addis Ababa for Foodies: The Best Culinary Itinerary

Addis Ababa is a feast for food lovers. Here is how to spend a food trip in the city — with the best-rated culinary tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Injera tasting
  2. 2Cooking class
  3. 3Coffee ceremony
  4. 4Local market

Injera & stews

Traditional dishes and spicy wat.

Cooking class

Make injera and Ethiopian classics.

Coffee ceremony

Coffee in its very birthplace.

Addis Ababa for foodies — FAQ

Why is Addis Ababa good for food?
It is the heart of Ethiopian cuisine, with injera, rich stews and the world’s original coffee culture and ceremony.
What food should you try in Addis Ababa?
Try injera with spicy wat stews, tibs, kitfo and a traditional coffee ceremony.
What is special about Ethiopian coffee?
Ethiopia is the birthplace of coffee, and the social roasting-and-brewing ceremony is central to its culture.