Location: Harar
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Harari Region, Ethiopia Food Guide: 3 Ethiopian food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Harar
Reviews on Ethiopian food in Harar, Harari Region, Ethiopia. Harar (Harari: ሐረር), and known to its inhabitants as Gēy (Harari: ጌይ), is a walled city in eastern Ethiopia. It was formerly the capital of Hararghe and now the capital of the modern Harari Region of Ethiopia. The city is located on a hilltop in the eastern extension of the Ethiopian Highlands, about five hundred kilometers from the national capital Addis Ababa at an elevation of 1,885 meters. Based on figures from the Central Statistical Agency in 2005, Harar had an estimated total population of 122,000, of whom 60,000 were males and 62,000 were females. According to the census of 1994, on which this estimate is based, the city had a population of 76,378.
Things to do in Harar
1. Fresh Touch
Overall Ratings
3 based on 121 reviews
Reviewed By 640aviela
The best European restaurant in harar by lonely planet and trip advisor. We went in saw the pricey menu and expected for a nice meal. However, when the food arrived, it wasnât good to put mildly. Cheeseburger tasteless except for the chilies, with old bread. Reheated roasted chicken, at least still juicy. And for that lousy meal - 273 birrs. Bottom line: juice diet.
Where to eat African food in Harar: The Best Restaurants and Bars
2. Ras Hotel Restaurant
Overall Ratings
3 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By Outoftheboat
We ate here twice during our visit to Harar. The draft Harar beer was fresh and cold, but the service was slow even when the restaurant didn't appear to be very busy. The beef shawarma and the pizzas were good, the fried fish also fine but took FOREVER to arrive (after everyone else had finished). It's a big outdoor space which is built around huge trees (and covered from the rain) - making it a nice respite from the busy streets of Harar. Certainly a go to place for safe, decent food in a nice environment.
3. Hirut
Overall Ratings
4 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By Reggie W
Pros:+ Great selection of Ethiopian & Western dishes (rice & pasta)+ Menu in English+ Very good service+ Decorated with Ethiopian artwork+ Cool & quiet place to relax after touring the old city.+ Free WiFi & Satellite TVCons:- Not quite near the old city
