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Selam Restaurant and Cafe in San Jose

Name: Selam Restaurant and Cafe in San Jose
Address: 3120 Williams Rd, San Jose, California, 31904, US
Price range: $
Rating: 4.5

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Selam Restaurant and Cafe, the premier Ethiopian restaurant in San Jose, CA, invites you to experience the rich flavors and traditions of Ethiopian cuisine. Located at 3120 Williams Rd, San Jose, CA 95117, our cozy restaurant is the perfect spot to enjoy a delicious meal with family and friends. At Selam Restaurant and Cafe, we take pride in serving authentic Ethiopian dishes made with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. From tender tibs to flavorful injera, every bite is a taste sensation. Our menu features a wide variety of options to suit every taste and dietary need, including vegan and gluten-free choices. Whether you're in the mood for a casual lunch or a special occasion dinner, Selam Restaurant and Cafe is the ideal destination. Our friendly staff and warm atmosphere will make you feel right at home. Come visit us today and discover the unique flavors and hospitality of Ethiopian culture!

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Taufiq Habib -Google user

3 years ago

Low cost Ethiopian restaurant not far from Santana Row food was decent good and great tasting really good injeer bread You can also get beer here. Don’t expect high class seating but the food is well worth the visit

mounica naidu -Google user

Edited 8 months ago

Amazing food!! We took the Miser Wot and Mushroom dulet. Both were spicy and very flavourful. Totally recommend this place for a soulful meal.

Dine inDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 4Side Miser Wot, Mushroom TIBSHighly recommendLarge vegetarian selectionPlenty of parkingFree parking lot

Chinmay S -Google user

5 months ago

Delicious food with friendly and quick service. Our preferred Ethiopian restaurant in the area has always been Zeni but Selam is an excellent option if you prefer something more low-key and less crowded. Highly recommend!

Dine inDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 3Quiet, easy to talkHighly recommendLarge vegetarian selectionVeggie combo is the best bang for your buckPlenty of parkingFree parking lotNAYes

Marlena Simone -Google user

a month ago

Beautiful people, welcoming vibes, and delicious food. Selam (ሰላም) means peace, and that’s exactly the feeling I felt here. ✨️

Atmosphere: 5

Kathleen Unson -Google user

2 years ago

Me and my friend had the best experience here! The food was incredibly flavorful, there were so many different textures, and the portions were enormous. I’ve never had such a friendly and personable server. He made sure we had a fun time and introduced us...Read More

Atmosphere: 5

Angie Childers -Google user

a year ago

First time eating Ethiopian food. Very yummy and friendly service. Large portions to share. We ordered two dishes, split between 3 people. The teff (Ethiopian bread) was very different texture but still very good.

Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5Selam Combo

Nikita -Google user

3 years ago

Food - Excellent Food!! Very flavorful. The lentils, greens, salads all very so simple yet elegant. Service - Excellent. Friendly owner/staff. They checked in on us. Ordered the vegetarian combo and mushroom tibs for 3 people. It was sufficient and satisfying from a quantity standpoint. Note to other...Read More

Dine inDinner$10–20

Vita Liakh -Google user

a month ago

Nice place with authentic food. I lived there taste and people around were very pleasant

$10–20Atmosphere: 5Reservations not required1 personNo wait

Gopal Venkatesan -Google user

3 years ago

Perhaps the cheapest Ethiopian restaurant in San Jose (close to Santana Row) yet the best in San Jose in my opinion. I have visited many Ethiopian restaurants in San Jose and I found the food here to be more flavorful. I ordered the vegetable combination...Read More

Dine inDinner$10–20

SV Enterprises -Google user

2 years ago

Can I really not give 10 stars? My God, they would deserve every one. Every bite was devine. Hard to explain the joy of having amazingly tart injira, perfectly spiced vegetables, and delectable lentils. Can't wait to go back!...Read More

Atmosphere: 5

spidersclaw -Google user

2 years ago

The best spaghetti I've ever had, with wonderful service, large portions, and affordable prices. Please try this place!

Dine inLunch$20–30Atmosphere: 5Plenty of parking

Nuria Gonzalez Montalban -Google user

3 years ago

Excellent food at really affordable prices. Great service too.

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Rene Santacruz -Google user

3 years ago

Quick, friendly and clean. I enjoyed the steak sandwich.

Daryl McCray -Google user

4 days ago

I LOVE visiting various cities and trying the "vegan sampler platter". Selam has one, and it is excellent! In addition, the prices seem quite fair considering San Jose is somewhat expensive. Next time I visit I am planning to come back for the Doro Wat.

Take outLunch$20–30Atmosphere: 43-4 peopleHighly recommendClearly labeled vegetarian dishesEthiopians are the original vegans! Try the vegan sampler platter!

Shelley Byron -Google user

a month ago

Highly recommend, especially the lamb and veg combo with red lentils, cabbage, potato, and lamb tibs. I come here when I’m too exhausted from work and need something quick, spicy, and reminds me of my mother’s food. The men at the counter are always kind,...Read More

Lunch$10–20Atmosphere: 52 peopleIndoor dining area, Outdoor patio / terrace

Shreya B -Google user

5 months ago

I love this place so much that I want to gatekeep it. I am a regular patron of this restaurant. The food is delicious and reasonably priced. The decor is not fancy, and the service is often slow, but the server is always polite and helpful. There are...Read More

Atmosphere: 4

maria nguyen -Google user

3 months ago

My first time having Ethiopian. It was delicious. The worker gave me advice and answered questions as best he could. But the food was fun and tasty.

$10–20Atmosphere: 5

J M -Google user

4 months ago

Selam was wonderful. We ordered the kita firfir & it was delicious, made to order, & spicey just how we like it. Another plus is the dish didn't have a lot of salt. The atmosphere is very welcoming, as is the staff here. We will...Read More

Breakfast$10–20Atmosphere: 52 peopleNo waitNot surePlenty of parkingFree parking lotStaff was kind & welcoming. Asked how we liked our dish. Wonderful environment.

Christine Lee -Google user

4 months ago

Was craving Ethiopian food and wanted to try a new restaurant- so glad I found Selam because I'll definitely be adding them to my rotation! Not only did Selam have fantastic food, but the service was amazing. My friend and I lost track of time...Read More

Atmosphere: 5

Yukte Oberoi -Google user

a month ago

Loved the food and the service. We sat outside and enjoyed our dinner.

Dine inAtmosphere: 5

Stacy Ramsey -Google user

a year ago

This place will smack you with flavor. The best meal of my life was here on ethiopian new years. It's a great place with local vibes. Always people hanging out and chatting over a beer. Really recommend this place! I'm drooling just thinking about the...Read More

$10–20Atmosphere: 5

Ray Liu -Google user

a year ago

REALLY good Ethiopian. My go-to for Ethiopian was Zeni and Walia, but this will be my new primary. The veggie combo was so well done and the perfect amount of spice. I also tried the beef jerky dish but don't recommend that. The restaurant is...Read More

Dine inLunch$20–30Atmosphere: 3Gored GoredHighly recommendLarge vegetarian selection

Arup Mukherjee -Google user

2 years ago

Wow... I have been to many good Ethiopian restaurants and this could definitely be the one with the best food. A minor issue was that we went late and they had run out of injera, so our choices were French bread or rice. That issue...Read More

ሰሎሞን ተስፋዬ -Google user

4 months ago

Its my best compared to other Ethiopian Resturant

Food: 5…

Tibor -Google user

4 years ago

Oh my goodness, I cannot even tell you have a good this food was! The vegetarian combo is actually vegan and got two portions to take to the park with a friend. Everything was so delightful and flavorful but one of the dishes was creamy...Read More

Hannah Li -Google user

2 years ago

I’ve had a TON of Ethiopian food across the US. This is literally my favorite spot and I genuinely believe should be a Michelin start resto based on food quality. Ask if chef Elsa is cooking if it’s your first time. I’m moving soon and...Read More

Spin Family -Google user

5 years ago

Clean and friendly, and the generous vegetarian platter fed two, with leftovers. A great price for an amazingly pretty and tasty meal. Surprise favorite was the beets. I don't usually like them, but these were …

Roshni Sinha -Google user

4 years ago

Amazing food! We ordered from here for NYE dinner and we could not have been happier with the food. Some members of my family had never tried Ethiopian food before and they loved it too. Will definitely be ordering again!

Holly Whitaker -Google user

2 years ago

I’ve eaten a lot of Ethiopian food, and this might have been the best! Veggie combo + beef ribs 🤤🤤🤤 no frills decor and water in solo cups, only 5 things on the menu. It was perfect …

Shashwat Kapoor -Google user

a year ago

Ordered mixed combo with lamb and veggie options, the food is delish. We tried Ethiopian coffee as well which tasted good.

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