Zeni

1320 Saratoga Ave, San Jose - 95129
262 reviews
Ethiopian
(408) 615-8282

Good quality Ethiopian food. There is a little bit of wait time during peak hours to get a table. Decent service and portions are good.Service is okay, food preparation takes a long time during peak hours. We had to wait close to an hour for our maincourse to arrive.

Our first time experience of Ethiopian food. It was definitely was interesting and we were glad we came. We got the vegetarian combo and one portion of meat (lamb, was a staff recommendation) and loved all of them. The two lentils sides from the vegetarian combo were especially good. The portion was quite big, and the extra basket of injera bread in my opinion was a little too much. The bread tastes bit sour but it goes well together with the sides and… don’t eat too fast they expand in your stomachs later! It was a fun experience but not an everyday restaurant for us hehe

Small dining area but we visited in the mid afternoon so it wasn't full. Good menu and good service. Having lived in Ethiopia for many years my standards for Ethiopian food are very high but the food at Zeni to be quite good.

Yummy Ethiopian food!!!I always get their vegetarian combo. Portion size is good for 3 !!!It’s comes with Traditional Ethiopian bread … served in traditional big plate and portion of 2 lentils.. portion of chard greens… portion of house salad.Their house salad is fresh and very tasty…Their meat options are also yummyEarlier days they use to have music played .Lunch and dinner are very busy..Their staff is very friendly but service is little slow so be prepared for wait.Parking is ample.

What a fun experience to eat yummy food on soft, strength bread. Honestly this is my first time eating Ethiopian food but I loved the stew and sizzling beef I got here. It was a really special experience. The restaurant gave a very cozy and welcoming vibes.

Loved this place, Excellent and authentic taste. Reasonable prices. Great service. Was visiting the area, wish we had one close to home!

Delicious, authentic, and healthy! Highly recommend this to anyone interested in trying Ethiopian food. Great vegetarian options and delicious meat stews as well.

Very friendly people:) Great service! Good ambiance. Meat Combination (left) & Vegetable Combination (Right).

This cuisine is one of a hidden gem. Injera (fermented teff flour) is so delicious and fulfilling. There are a tons of options to pick from. Ordering combo is always a wise decision to test your taste palette. Honestly there is nothing that anyone could hate. Food is really delicious, healthy and you can taste the freshness - mainly lentils, green chard, chilli. Great vegetarian and meat options. I have been going here for 5 years on and off. It was great to be back after pandemic.

This cuisine is one of a hidden gem. Injera (fermented teff flour) is so delicious and fulfilling. There are a tons of options to pick from. Ordering combo is always a wise decision to test your taste palette. Honestly there is nothing that anyone could hate. Food is really delicious, healthy and you can taste the freshness - mainly lentils, green chard, chilli. Great vegetarian and meat options. I have been going here for 5 years on and off. It was great to be back after pandemic.