I got a huge variety of containers from Jambo (including some that I'm sure I didn't order). Most were injera so it wasn't great value but was still large amounts of food. Good lamb and chicken, not too spicy but with unique spicing. Worth a look and probably better value than Alem.
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If there’s a cuisine that should be in your regular dining repertoire that probably isn’t, it’s Ethiopian. Ever since discovering Blacktown’s cluster of Ethiopian restaurants, I’ve been a confirmed fan of eating wot (onion-based stews) over stretchy, sour injera (bubbly, crepe-like bread). Along with Alem’s House, who have brought a vegetarian (vegan) rendition of the cuisine to Camperdown, Jambo Jambo Africa offers you an atmospheric introduction to Ethiopian food, without the need to leave the Inner West. Ethiopian-born Joseph...
HUNGRY SUMMARY - Great place to get a taste of what Ethiopian food is like.
FOOD - Ordered the combination meal which included 1) Mixed Entree w/chapati and sambusa and 2) Mains: Doro Wot, Zilzil Tibs and Shiro Wot and 3) Lemon & Chocolate Ice Cream. Mains served with injera bread (which tastes sour on its own, but definitely a tasty and unique bread)
The standout for me was the Shiro Wot (the vegetarian dish), as it was light and creamy. I would also recommend trying the famed Doro Wot, but people who can't take spice, be wary!
PRICE - $75 for 2, good price considering the amount of food we got.
EXPERIENCE - Service was great, they even gave us an extra helping of chicken and they offer injera bread refills. I think the uniqueness of eating with injera bread as the 'utensil' was what stood out.
The menu is filled with meat and vegetarian options, meat such as lamb, beef, goat and chicken. There’s actually quite a bit of items that are spicy or hot, which I think really makes their dishes come alive. We ordered the Jambo Course, which allowed us to choose up to 3 dishes...
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We’d read the mixed reviews but wanted to decide for ourselves and we loved it. The team was warm and welcoming from the minute we arrived. We ordered the set menu and I think that’s the best approach. The starter of Berber tartare was a flavour bomb and then the main which was generous and delicious. Yes the chicken was one drumstick but in the context of the whole experience, was just right. Our host was very attentive and checked on us regularly offering more bread to mop up the wonderful sauces. 100% glad we went and are eager to come again.
Ethiopian food is not easily found in Sydney. In other cities I’ve lived in or passed through, there is usually an Ethiopian restaurant or two. I last ate at one in Paris and was reminded of the magical combination of the injera, a flatbread pancake made of fermented teff flour and the various curries and vegetable dishes.
Shared the Veggie Platter between two people. Everything was really wholesome and flavourful, however, as everything is eaten with bread, it is a really dense meal and it can become sickening after a while. I would only recommend the all you can eat platter for a larger group and opt for choosing one or two mains if your dining for two. My fave was the curry option on the veggie menu. Don’t skip out on the entree!
My fiance and I ate here last week. It is a cute and small restaurant with a nice atmosphere. The service was friendly and personable, food was delicious and would definitely come back here again. The lentil samosa and inhouse roasted ethiopian coffee were my favourites. Enjoyed it immensely.
I was thrilled when Jambo Jambo re-opened in Glebe. We used to go here all the time when it was in Crows Nest (one of the rare times I would cross the bridge) and it was always worth the experience. Now it's much closer to my neighbourhood.
I can't recommend this place highly enough. The food is great - have loved everything I've eaten here, but generally focus more on the Wotts (spicier version). You can either eat with picking up food with the bread (injera) or cutlery is available in need.
As good as the food is, it's really the owner that brings this to life. Joseph is a force of nature. He greets every customer like a long lost friend. And he always looks after us excellently - we don't even need to order any more because he knows what we like.
Great location, great food, great atmosphere, give this a go. You won't be disappointed.
The service was welcoming, warm and attentive. The food was absolutely delicious! The combination of spices & flavours was a wonderful delight for the palate & I will definitely be going back!
Really enjoyed this place. Nice cozy interior that really gives you a feel for Ethiopian cuisine and how it’s meant to be enjoyed.
We went with the combination platter with 6 mains and they were delicious and flavourful. Each different serving had it’s own unique blend of herbs and spices and a different hit on the palate.
Don’t be scared to use your hands, the Injera a great substitute for the cutlery and the coffee at the end is just 👌
Really excellent Ethiopian food experience. The decor fit well and the service was great. We went for the 3 choice of mains split by 2 meat and 1 vegan dish. It came with entrees which were excellent (especially the sambusa).
Never been to a place that is like this. Wasn't sure what to expect of the flavours. Being a foodie you gota try! Am here at least once a week! Tried both the meat platter and the vegan platter and it is both amazing. Love the entree's, especially the raw meat. Mmmmm !! Highly recommend this place!
Absolutely delicious and fast friendly service! Great vegan options. All the curries were super tasty and the enjera completed them perfectly. The lemon sorbet was a perfect way to finish the meal. Highly recommend this place.
It was our first time trying African food and we were blown away! The flavours were amazing, we tried foods we never thought we'd even want to try and the service throughout the night was impeccable. From start to finish we felt like family - welcomed and well-fed! Definitely will be coming back as I've had constant cravings for more ever since.
We had the platter for 2 which included 3 entree items, 4 curries for mains with injer bread and finished off by coffee at the end.
All the items were delicious and injer was soft and slightly sour due to fermentation which I am told how it should be. They also gave us extra injer free of cost to finish our curries.
Staff was very friendly. Overall highly recommended.
Delicious food with very friendly staff. We ordered the combination platter for two ($95) which includes 6 meat/veg dishes, a mixed entree and ice cream and coffee. They also gave us an extra seventh dish and extra coffee ☺️
Jambo Jambo is an incredible place to eat at, I couldn’t recommend it enough. I went with my friend and it was the first time we had ever eaten Ethiopian food before - the owner was so kind and accommodating and helped us pick what to eat. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was lovely. We demolished a very generously portioned meal between just the two of us. The photos don’t do it justice. If you have the chance to go to this restaurant please do!
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