Abay Ethiopian Cuisine
(412) 924-8768
130 S Highland Ave
(at Highway 380)
Pittsburgh,
PA
15206
40.4601
-79.925
Neighborhood: Shadyside
Hours:
Tue-Sat 11:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm
Sun 11:30pm-2:30pm, 5pm-9pm
Price:
$
Last updated 6.24.09
What People Are Saying About Abay Ethiopian Cuisine
The Owner
Abay Ethiopian Cuisine
Owner
Abay is Pittsburgh's first Ethiopian restaurant. Its preservative-free menu offers a variety of lean meat and vegetarian dishes. Meals are served with rice or on injera, Ethiopia's traditional whole grain flatbread. With its earth-tone colors and original Ethiopian artwork, Abay's atmosphere captures the welcoming nature of Ethiopian society. For the total cultural experience, dine at a mesob (hand-woven basket which operates as a table) while sitting on a berchuma (hand-carved stool).
Ethiopia is a country with a strong focus on community. This communal spirit is reflected in the manner in which Ethiopians traditionally eat. Meals are served on platters to be shared among diners. Instead of actual utensils, Ethiopians use injera as a substitution for a fork or a spoon. Eating requires you to tear off a piece of injera, cover the morsel you desire and scoop it into your mouth.
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
Authentic Ethiopian cuisine enhanced within original cultural art and artifacts as decor.
User Reviews
PittsburghFoodie
February 16, 2009
Abay was our family's first introduction to Ethiopian food and we are now hooked! Our favorites are the spicy chicken and spicy bean dishes...but honestly, I'm not sure you could go wrong here. All dishes are served with traditional ethiopian bread (like a pancake), which is delicious. Just roll up your food in the pancake and enjoy--no utensils required! The food is spicy so be careful if you're sensitive to that but I'm sure they can adjust accordingly. It's great to eat it or take out--we love Abay!
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November 17, 2008
Looking for a great place to eat with friends? Try Abay! They have traditional ethiopian eating style as well as the American style(meaning plates and silverwar). So whatever fits your taste, they have you covered. I thought the place was great. I went with some friends and had a blast eating off of a common plate. The food was superb. They had an excellent vegetarian/vegan menu as well as some good picks for meat eaters :) It was a bit pricy (65-70$ for dinner) but split among 5-6 people, and considering how amazing the food was, I say it was well deserved. If you have never tried Ethiopian food and are looking for a good intro or if your a regular patron of Ethiopian dishes, you should try Abay.
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bardotmoderne
July 11, 2008
Abay reminds me of my great-grandmother's cooking. I love it so much. This town has a real treasure to have Abay.
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Message from Abay Ethiopian Cuisine
- Non-Smoking
- BYOB
- Innovative Weekly Specials
Abay is Pittsburgh's first Ethiopian restaurant. Its preservative-free menu offers a variety of lean meat and vegetarian dishes. Meals are served with rice or on injera, Ethiopia's traditional whole grain flatbread. With its earth-tone colors and original Ethiopian artwork, Abay's atmosphere captures the welcoming nature of Ethiopian society. For the total cultural experience, dine at a mesob (hand-woven basket which operates as a table) while sitting on a berchuma (hand-carved stool).
Ethiopia is a country with a strong focus on community. This communal spirit is reflected in the manner in which Ethiopians traditionally eat. Meals are served on platters to be shared among diners. Instead of actual utensils, Ethiopians use injera as a substitution for a fork or a spoon. Eating requires you to tear off a piece of injera, cover the morsel you desire and scoop it into your mouth.
