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Ethiopian•Flatiron•moderate
Cafe Massawa
Cafe Massawa is an easy ethiopian option in Flatiron in New York to suggest without needing a long explanation.
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10.0
Based on 137 reviews
Ethiopian · spicy
Best Ethiopian for spicy in New York
Ethiopian restaurants in New York that work well for spicy — sorted by rating and curated for occasion fit.
10 restaurantsUpdated July 2026
Top Ethiopian picks for spicy
Fast answers for diners comparing ethiopian restaurants for spicy in New York.
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Ethiopian•New York•moderate
Addey Ababa
Washington Heights doesn't need another Ethiopian restaurant that plays it safe, and Addey Ababa doesn't offer one.
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9.8
Based on 269 reviews
3
Ethiopian•New York•moderate
RAS Plant Based
RAS Plant Based is a ethiopian restaurant in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
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9.6
Based on 1361 reviews
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Ethiopian•New York•moderate
Benyam
Benyam is a Harlem Ethiopian restaurant that positions itself as something more than a place to eat — it's a statement about Black creative life on the northern end of Manhattan.
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9.6
Based on 447 reviews
5
Ethiopian•Greenpoint•moderate
Bersi Ethiopian Restaurant
Bersi is, first and foremost, a plant-forward Ethiopian kitchen built around a genuine point of view rather than a compromise position.
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9.6
Based on 233 reviews
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Ethiopian•Flushing•moderate
Bunna Cafe
Bunna Cafe is an easy ethiopian option in Flushing in New York to suggest without needing a long explanation.
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9.4
Based on 1969 reviews
7
Ethiopian•New York•moderate
Awaze
Awaze arrives in New York with a focused ambition: to bring Ethiopian cooking to a mid-price audience without flattening its edges.
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9.4
Based on 149 reviews
8
Ethiopian•New York•moderate
Haile
Haile is making a case that deserves attention: Ethiopian cooking, practiced with conviction and without softened edges, represents some of the most genuinely communal dining available in New York right now.
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9.2
Based on 566 reviews
9
Ethiopian•New York•moderate
Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant
Lalibela has built a reputation as the Ethiopian restaurant for people who are done approximating the experience — and the distinction matters.
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9.2
Based on 343 reviews
10
Ethiopian•Upper West Side•moderate
Massawa
Massawa is a sensible ethiopian call in Upper West Side in New York when you want something that usually lands well.
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9.0
Based on 758 reviews
Common questions
What are the best Ethiopian restaurants for spicy in New York?
Top Ethiopian restaurants for spicy in New York include Cafe Massawa, Addey Ababa, RAS Plant Based. TastyPals curates these based on occasion tags, Google ratings, and editorial judgment.
Is Ethiopian good for spicy in New York?
Yes — New York has 10 Ethiopian restaurants rated highly for spicy. Cafe Massawa is among the top picks with a 10.0 Google rating.
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