Hawi

Ilene rudolph a month ago

First visit. Waited nearly one hour for food to be delivered. Warm tap water poured at the table. Had to ask twice for ice. Beef and chicken tasted okay. Vegetables were all like mush. No texture to anything. Will not return or recommend. No value for the prices they charge.

Jos M 2 months ago

Disappointed to leave such a low rating, but I’m hoping this gets someone’s attention. “Hawi Ethiopian Cuisine” in Ithaca, NY, looks fantastic online, and the website creates a great first impression. Unfortunately, I’ve had no luck getting in touch. I haven’t been able to reach anyone by phone, and the voicemail inbox is full, so it’s not possible to leave a message. I also haven’t received a response to my emails or messages sent through the website’s contact form. I don’t enjoy leaving negative reviews, especially when I haven’t even had the chance to try the food. I simply want someone to reply so I can make a reservation. When you call, the message states that reservations are only made over the phone, which is difficult when you can’t get through. Please staff at this restaurant, check your emails and messages. I hope someone responds soon, as I’d still like the opportunity to visit and try the food.

Erik House 3 months ago

By far one of my favorite restaurants in all of Ithaca. The selection of Ethiopian food is amazing, and had a wide offering of vegan foods as well, which was important for our mix group. The wait staff was very knowledgeable about the menu and helped guide me through my coffee selection since we had slightly limited time for lunch that day. The special combo I shared with a friend was well worth the price and the amount of food that came with it was just right for two people.

Dongyun Ho a year ago

The food is great, the Mushroom Tibs was especially delicious, it's full of flavor with well-balanced seasoning. However, the service kind of ruined the dining experience. I guess it depends on the waiter, and unfortunately, ours seemed upset from the moment we arrived. He didn’t bother to mention the names of the dishes, and at one point he even tossed the wet wipes onto our table when we were nearly finished. We still left a 20% tip as it seems to be the culture here, but I couldn’t help wondering what we had done wrong to deserve such poor attitude.

charles lawhun Edited a year ago

I tried this Ethiopian restaurant because I've had many Northern African and Middle Eastern dishes. Service is great, but they are short staffed so be patient. This is a dining experience in a rustic setting. We had the individual dishes, and they were very large. There are also dishes for two as maybe a better price/option. Yebeg Alichca and Yebeg Wat were delicious. The four sides were fabulous, too. Wat, Kik, Gomen and the veggies were great compliments to the Yebeg. The dishes are served with pastry rolls, something like a cepe, to use as an eating utensil. Worth the stop in!!!!