Timbuktu Cafe

I’ve only ever seen you-tubers trying platters like the one in the picture and have always been curious to try the cuisine. It was a first time for me trying Ethiopian food and I was very impressed. The food was fresh and full of flavor. The portions are very big and great for sharing, which, for Ethiopians is the perfect way to eat these dishes.

Such a wonderful evening with my family. Amazing service from the one and only Waiter on duty (shame!!! Poor guy) absolutely loved the food and the whole experience. Easier also very knowledgeable!

After years of walking past Timbuktu, I decided to try out this Obz gem with a close friend. Firstly, I was pleased to see some bits of Amharic at the restaurant. Also, there was 70s jazz playing in the background. Timbuktu feels like you’re visiting an older relative: there’s eccentric bits of furniture and a huge bar inside, but the ambience is genuinely heart warming. Oh, yes, the restaurant does not have a liquor license! However, you’re welcome to bring your own bottle of wine or champers at zero corkage. (My friend accidentally brought a bottle of gin! Also, make a reservation beforehand the restaurant is always packed in the evening. <br/ <br/ My friend and I decided to order a meat platter and a vegetable platter apparently, it serves four people, but we were famished! The food took about 20 minutes and my word, it was worth the wait. Ethiopian food (which is vegan friendly is traditionally served on injera it’s gluten free and made out of teff flour also, you eat with your hands. The meat platter was absolutely DIVINE we couldn’t stop raving about how delicious and well seasoned it was. Also, the vegetable dishes were fantastic and reasonably priced. Although there’s only one waiter, he’s really friendly and attentive to customer requests. (Most importantly, Timbuktu has free WiFi! Overall, Timbuktu is a wonderful experience and I’m hooked on Ethiopian food!

The food and service is amazing. I loved the eccentric vintage feel of the decor and shared platters. Definitely an experience worth trying.

I 've been here several times over the past few years and I 'm never disappointed. The staff are friendly, the setting is relaxed and inviting and the food is always exciting and delicious. This is especially good for group meals! I could eat here every day<br/ <br/ Edit: I don 't know what 's wrong with Zomato 's algorithm but 3.9 when 8 of their 10 latest reviews are a '5 ' doesn 't make sense and they deserve way more