This intimate Honolulu gem celebrates Ethiopian cuisine with warmth and authenticity, drawing praise for its vibrant spice-forward flavors and impressive vegan and vegetarian options that satisfy both plant-based and meat-loving palates alike. The family-style dining experience—eating with hands, sharing from communal platters—creates a convivial atmosphere where staff treat guests like family, making it as much about connection as culinary adventure. From the tangy injera bread to thoughtfully prepared dishes like the red lentil and yellow chickpea specialties, each visit reveals why this restaurant has become a beloved Honolulu destination for those seeking wholesome, authentic Ethiopian fare.
Reviewers consistently praise Ethiopian Love Restaurant's flavorful and well-prepared dishes, particularly highlighting the veggie sampler, injera bread, red lentil, and lamb dishes, along with standout items like sambusas, peanut tea, and baklava. Multiple guests emphasize the communal, hands-on dining experience and the warm, family-like atmosphere created by knowledgeable and welcoming staff, with several noting the restaurant makes its injera and other items in-house. A common theme is that the restaurant works well for those new to Ethiopian cuisine and accommodates various dietary preferences, though reviewers note the space has no air conditioning and injera portions are smaller than at some other restaurants.
Last updated Apr 12, 2026
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76 N Pauahi St, Honolulu, HI 96817
ZIP: 96817
Rating
4.2 / 5
Based on 256 reviews
Price Range
$$
Location
76 N Pauahi St, Honolulu, HI 96817
Phone
+18087257197Loading map...
Address
76 N Pauahi St, Honolulu, HI 96817
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Ethiopian Love Restaurant (coming up soon) serves authentic Ethiopian cuisine, featuring traditional dishes like injera, doro wat, and a variety of vegetarian and meat options.
The price range at Ethiopian Love Restaurant (coming up soon) is $$.
You can call Ethiopian Love Restaurant (coming up soon) at +18087257197.
Ethiopian Love Restaurant (coming up soon) is located at 76 N Pauahi St, Honolulu, HI 96817 in Honolulu, Hawaii.
