Axum Ethiopian Restaurant

Dining at Axum Ethiopian Restaurant was a truly memorable experience. The food is outstanding — rich in flavor, beautifully spiced, and deeply comforting. The injera was fresh and perfectly prepared, and each dish reflected the authenticity and depth of Ethiopian cuisine. One small suggestion: because Ethiopian food is not as common for many diners, it would be wonderful if the service included a slightly more "educational" approach — perhaps guiding guests on how to best enjoy the dishes and the traditional dining style. For those unfamiliar with the culture, a bit more explanation could elevate the experience even further. That said, with a little curiosity and personal research, everything comes together beautifully — and the meal was absolutely worth it. A five-star experience overall, and I would gladly return.

Located on a busy street. Paid parking available in front of the restaurant. But with kids , be extra careful getting off the car Food tasted good. Service was friendly. They brought more of the vegetables side items , when we finished them and asked for more. Reasonably priced Doro wat chicken dish is a must try. Special coffee was good. Restroom was clean

It’s located near downtown Indianapolis with easy access. I love how friendly and welcoming the people are, and the presentation is amazing. I always enjoy trying a combination of the meat and vegan options — they have a nice mix of flavors. You can also taste the local wine, which is a great touch. I was just a little disappointed that they don’t have traditional Ethiopian coffee, but overall, it was a great experience.

Very homey experience and delicious and great to eat with hands. Very delicious assortment, both the 4 person meats combo and the 2 person vegetarian meal was awesome too.

I was in town for an Mdou Moctar concert and wanted to pair the day with vegetarian African food. This place came up in a quick search so I just decided to go without reading reviews. The vegan sampler and a glass of homemade honey was perfect. The colors,textures and flavors were fantastic. I was solo this time and will not hesitate to suggest this to any of my friends. I wish I could eat this good weekly.

Friendly service, flavorful food — I seriously wish I could get my veggies to taste this good! The portions are a little small BUT they will refill your dish so you won’t leave hungry. I wish the decor / interior was a bit more authentic. They have been in business at this location for a long time. So you know they are doing something right!

I went to the Axum Ethiopian Restaurant in order to try new food 🥘. The place was so clean and organized. The service was excellent as well. We ordered a Chef’s recommendation meat and vegan combos , 1 for 2 and 1 for an individual. Very tasty and colorful food, we really liked it! The bread was not my thing but overall I think is a nice place with a very good food. If you are like me someone who loves to try new food please open your mind and respect other cultures 🫶🏻