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Harambe: Ethiopian Platters on Commercial Drive
Harambe is an Ethiopian restaurant at 2149 Commercial Drive. It serves meat and vegetarian dishes on injera, the spongy sourdough flatbread that doubles as your utensil.
The best way to try it is the chef's platter for two, with the most popular meat and vegetable dishes on one shared plate. Harambe received an honourable mention at the 2024 Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards.
About Harambe Ethiopian Restaurant
At an Ethiopian meal, you tear off injera and use it to scoop up stews. Gursha, hand-feeding your dining companions, is part of the tradition.
Harambe is licensed and has indoor seating and takeout.
The Menu
How It Works
Order a platter to share.
What to Order
- Chef's platter: a mix of popular meat and vegetable dishes for two.
- Tibs: sautéed meat chunks.
- Wot: slow-cooked stews.
- Veggie combo: lentil and vegetable dishes on injera.
Dietary Needs
Ethiopian menus have many vegan dishes, since vegetable and lentil stews are traditional for fasting days. Injera is often made with teff, but some kitchens blend in wheat, so ask if you need gluten-free.
Atmosphere and Dining Experience
Casual and relaxed; service can be unhurried.
- Best for: a shared Ethiopian platter
- Price: budget to moderate
- Format: lunch and dinner, plus takeout
- Good to know: plan for a leisurely meal
Location: Commercial Drive, Vancouver
Harambe is at 2149 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC.
Hours of Operation
Check current hours before you go.
Reservations
- Walk in or call ahead for groups.
Price Range
Harambe is affordable.
Awards and Recognition
- Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards: Honourable mention, Best African and Caribbean 2024
Contact Information
- Address: 2149 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC
- Phone: 604-216-1060
- Neighbourhood: Commercial Drive, Vancouver
- Cuisine: Ethiopian
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Harambe?
The chef's platter for two.
Is there vegetarian food?
Yes, many vegetable and lentil dishes.
How do you eat Ethiopian food?
With your hands, using injera to scoop.
Where is Harambe?
2149 Commercial Drive.
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