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Selam Restaurant, the premier Eritrean restaurant in Oakland, CA, invites you to experience the rich flavors and warm hospitality of East Africa. Located at 2786 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Oakland, CA 94612, our cozy eatery is dedicated to serving authentic Eritrean cuisine that will transport your taste buds to the Horn of Africa. At Selam Restaurant, we take pride in our traditional recipes, carefully crafted to preserve the bold flavors and aromas of our heritage. From tender Injera bread to savory Tibs and spicy Wat, every dish is made with love and care to ensure an unforgettable dining experience. Whether you're a foodie, a local, or just visiting Oakland, Selam Restaurant is the perfect spot to indulge in a culinary adventure. Our friendly staff, cozy ambiance, and commitment to quality make us the go-to Eritrean restaurant in the Bay Area. Come, taste the difference, and let us treat you to a truly African experience!

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Alexander Boulgakov
Alexander Boulgakov -Google user
a year ago
Small, cozy Eritrean restaurant. Appears to be a congregation spot for the community. Reasonable prices for consistently good food: the photos are from two visits. Service Dine in Meal type Lunch Price per person $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes
Dave Liu
Dave Liu -Google user
2 years ago
Spices were flavorful, and experience felt genuine. Wasn’t provided utensils but was expected to use bread to scoop and eat. Ended up being delicious enough to take home. Didn’t like the bread taste though, could be just a personal preference, since the person I came...Read More
atomly lee
atomly lee -Google user
3 months ago
The food here is so amazing you need to try it ASAP. After we ordered we were sitting outside waiting for our food and I commented to my partner that it smelled so good I wished my phone had a way to share the smell...Read More
Ann
Ann -Google user
2 months ago
The food here is very good and the price is great. Service is definitely hit or miss. I preferred to do take out here Service Take out Meal type Dinner Price per person $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 3 Atmosphere: 4 Recommended dishes Beef Tibsi, Lamb Tibsi, Fitfit with Beef
Kian Lavi
Kian Lavi -Google user
3 years ago
Simply my favorite Eritrean spot in West Oakland. Their beef tibsi (extra spicy) is my favorite, but their new veggie combo is 🔥 Not to mention the two owners are some of the kindest people I’ve met in Oakland. Always treat me like family, always make...Read More
Sietse Goffard
Sietse Goffard -Google user
2 years ago
A wonderful, family-run, down-to-earth place! My veggie combo was packed with flavor, and the portions were very generous. The owners are super friendly! Service Dine in Meal type Lunch Price per person $10–20
Mica Jordan
Mica Jordan -Google user
4 months ago
Food is really tasty and they give generous portions. Probably the best Ethiopian food I’ve had in Oakland. I’ve only seen Ethiopian patrons when going - which is a good sign about authenticity. However, it’s not a nice sit down restaurant where you can expect...Read More
Stephen Beck
Stephen Beck -Google user
4 months ago
Doesn’t get more authentic than this. Delicious mom and pop Ethiopian food. Great coffee, great ful, very nice people. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
Gina Collecchia
Gina Collecchia -Google user
8 months ago
Ok, it's a humble place, I knew that. But it was the worst veggie combo I've had in my life so I just had to shout about it. Went for the kitfo, which they were out of, so ordered a combo, and that shiro was...Read More
Siddharth Thakur
Siddharth Thakur -Google user
a year ago
Mixed feelings about the place. Service was friendly, so were the other patrons. The food was fine, but definitely not our favorite Ethiopian food in Oakland by any measure. Personally, we both found the food pretty mediocre and bland compared to others. But I was charged 60...Read More

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