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| Sunday Brunch Buffet |
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| Diamond Cafe Menu |
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Appetizers |
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Sambusa- Thin, light pastry shells filled with delicately spiced minced meat or chopped vegetables. |
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| Two - Pick any two (A1-A5) |
3.75 |
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| Three - Pick any three (A1 - A5) |
4.75 |
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| Four – Pick any four (A1 - A5) |
7.00 |
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| Five – Pick any five (A1 - A5) |
8.00 |
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| Choices: |
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| A1 - Whole Lentil |
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| A2 - Spinach |
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| A3 - Potato and Carrot |
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| A4 - Chicken |
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| A5- Beef |
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A6 Qategna (Spicy) 6 pieces - 4.00 |
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Fresh warm injera, spread with Ethiopian seasoned butter and spices, sliced into easy to eat rolls. |
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S1 Diamond Salad- 6.25 |
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Romaine lettuce, fresh tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers and onions, served with a zesty citrus
house dressing. |
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S2 Diamond Royal Salad - 9.50 |
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Diamond salad, with marinated, sautéed cubes of chicken breast. |
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S3 Yemisir Azifa - 5.50 |
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Cooked whole lentils mixed with chopped onions, green peppers and tomato seasoned with
a touch of garlic, white pepper, lemon and Ethiopian hot mustard. |
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S4 Beet Salad - 6.50 |
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Pickled beets and carrots mixed with freshly chopped tomatoes, onions and green peppers,
served with our signature zesty citrus house dressing. |
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| Appertizer Combination - 15.00 |
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| Sambusa - Choose any five sambusas (A1 to A5), Qategna (A6) and Diamond Salad (S1). |
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Tour of Ethiopia (a complete meal, best shared) |
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Two
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22.50 |
43.50 |
Appetizer |
Sambusa (choose two per person) A1 - A5 |
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Diamond Salad(S1) |
one person or shared between two people |
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Entree |
Choose one per person (01 - 20) |
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| Sides |
(Choose one per person) |
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Yemisir Wat (30) or Kik Alicha (31) or Gomen (33) or Quosta (34) or |
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Yatkilt Watt (36) or Dinich Alicha (37) |
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Taste of Ethiopia (samplers of varied dishes) |
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Each Taste of Ethiopia is served with Sambusa appetizer (choose two per person) F |
For One |
For Two |
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E2 Meat Sampler includes |
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Yesga Alicha (mild beef stew), Doro Wat (12), Yebeg Wat (16), Yemisir Wat (30),
Kik Alicha (31) and Quosta (34) |
21.50 |
41.00 |
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E3 Vegetarian Sampler includes |
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Shimbra Assa (29), Yemisir Wat (30), Kik Alicha (31), Gomen (33),
Tikel Gomen (35) and Dinich Alicha (37) |
17.75 |
33.00 |
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E4 Tibs Sampler includes |
21.50 |
41.00 |
Zilzil Tibs (09), Doro Tibs (13), Yebeg Tibs (18), Yemisir Wat (30)
Gomen (33) Quosta (34) and Tekel Gomen (35) |
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E5 Traditional Sampler includes (for two or more) |
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Yesga Alicha (mild beef stew), Doro Wat (12), Yebeg Tibs (18), Yemisir Wat (30), Kik Alicha (31), Gomen (33) and Dinich Alicha (37) |
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43.00 |
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E5b Traditional Sampler (for two or more) |
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as above, with added specialty Kitfo (03) |
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48.00 |
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| E6 Seafood Sampler includes(for two or more) |
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46.00 |
| Asa Tibs(28), Shrimp Wat (24), Kik Alicha (31), Tikel Gomen (35), Yatkilt Wat (36)and Gomen (33) |
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Beef |
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01 Kay Wat (Spicy) - 15.75 |
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Lean, cubed beef slow cooked in our homemade spicy “Diamond Berbere” sauce. |
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02 Tibs (Mildly Spicy) - 15.75 |
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Sautéed, cubed beef simmered in our homemade mildly spicy sauce with onions and green peppers. |
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03 Kitfo (Ethiopian Steak Tartar) - 14.50 |
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Lean fresh beef minced and lightly seasoned with a touch of seasoned butter and “Mitmitta”
(ground chili pepper and spices), rare, medium or well done. |
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| 04 Kitfo and Garlic - 15.25 |
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| Kitfo (03) mixed with minced garlic, served rare, medium or well done. |
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05 Kitfo Na Gomen - 16.25 |
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Kitfo (03) mixed with Gomen (33) and homemade cheese, served rare, medium or well done. |
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06 Tibs- 14.50 |
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Cubed beef sautéed with onions and green peppers served with spicy Awaze sauce on the side. |
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07 Tibs Wat (Spicy) - 15.25 |
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Lightly sautéed cubed beef simmered to perfection in a spicy homemade “Diamond Berbere” sauce. |
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08 Tibs Alicha (Mild) - 15.25 |
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Lean, cubed beef simmered in Alicha, a mild onion, garlic and ginger sauce. |
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09 Zilzil Tibs - 16.50 |
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Tender strips of beef marinated in fresh garlic, sautéed with onions and green peppers. |
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10 Gored Gored (Spicy) - 15.00 |
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Tender morsels of choice lean beef tossed in a homemade chili sauce and seasoned (Kibe) butter,
served rare. |
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11 Okra Beef (Spicy) - 14.75 |
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Seasoned okra cooked in Kay Wat (01). |
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Chicken |
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12 Doro Wat (Spicy)- 15.25 |
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Tender chicken legs marinated and slow cooked in spicy homemade “Diamond Berbere” sauce,
served Ethiopian Style with a hard boiled egg. |
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13 Doro Tibs - 14.75 |
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Cubed chicken breast sautéed with onions and green peppers. |
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14b Doro Tibs (Mildly Spicy) - 15.50 |
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Sautéed, cubed chicken breast simmered in our homemade mildly spicy sauce with onions
and green peppers. |
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15 Doro Tibs Alicha (Mild) - 15.50 |
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Sautéed, cubed chicken breast simmered in our homemade Alicha, a mild onion, garlic and
ginger sauce. |
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Lamb |
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16 Yebeg Wat (Spicy) - 16.75 |
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Fresh, tender Lamb (bone-in) stewed in our homemade spicy “Diamond Berbere” sauce. |
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17 Yebeg Alicha (Mild) - 16.50 |
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Fresh lamb (bone-in) slow cooked to tenderness in a mild and distinctly flavored homemade
(Alicha) Ethiopian sauce. |
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18 Yebeg Tibs - 18.50 |
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Cubed lamb and fresh rosemary, sautéed with onions and green peppers. |
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19 Yebeg Tibs Wat (Spicy) - 18.00 |
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Sautéed, cubed lamb simmered in our homemade spicy “Diamond Berbere” sauce. |
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| 20 Yebeg Tibs Alicha (Mild) - 18.00 |
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| Sautéed, cubed lamb simmered in our homemade Alicha, a mild onion, garlic and ginger sauce. |
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Meat Combinations |
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21 Tibs Quosta - 16.50 |
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Sautéed, cubed chicken, beef or lamb (choice of one) mixed with Quosta (34), onions
and green peppers. |
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22 Tibs Combo 1 - 18.50 |
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A mixture of Doro (chicken) Tibs (13), Yebeg (lamb) Tibs (18) and Zil Zil (beef) Tibs (09)
sautéed together with onions and green peppers. |
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23 Tibs Combo 2 (seafood) - 19.50 |
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A mixture of shrimp, chicken and beef sautéed together with onions and green peppers. |
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| Seafood |
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24 Shrimp Wat (Spicy) - 15.50 |
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Shrimp simmered in our spicy homemade “Diamond Berbere” sauce. |
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25 Shrimp Alicha (Mild) - 15.25 |
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Shrimp simmered in our homemade mild (Alicha) sauce with onions and green peppers. |
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26 Shrimp Tibs - 14.75 |
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Shrimp sautéed with onions, green peppers and fresh tomatoes. |
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27 Asa Wat (Spicy) - 15.50 |
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Tilapia fillet cooked in our spicy homemade “Diamond Berbere” sauce. |
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28 Asa Tibs - 15.50 |
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Tilapia fillet sautéed with onions and green peppers. |
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28a Asa Special - 19.00 |
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Whole tilapia fish with your choice of two sides and salad. Served with lemon wedges and
a side of spicy Mit Mita. |
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| 28b Asa Special - 13.00 |
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| Whole tilapia fish coated with shiro flour and house spices, fired to perfection. |
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Vegetarian (Entrée Portion) |
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29 Shimbra Asa (Chick Pea “Dumplings”/Spicy) - 14.75 |
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Ethiopian Diamond was the first to introduce this authentic vegetarian dish to Chicago, prepared
from chick pea dough cooked to look like a fish Wat (stew). |
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30 Yemisir Wat (Spicy) - 13.50 |
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Red lentils simmered in a spicy homemade “Diamond Berbere” sauce. |
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31 Kik Alicha (Mild) - 11.50 |
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Split peas slow cooked in a mild sauce of spices, onion, garlic and ginger. |
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32 Shiro - 13.50 |
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Seasoned chick pea flour puree, cooked with chopped onions and garlic. |
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33 Gomen- 12.50 |
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Chopped collard greens simmered with onions and garlic. |
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34 Quosta (Mild) - 12.50 |
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Chopped spinach simmered with onions and garlic. |
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35 Tikel Gomen - 12.75 |
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Sliced cabbage and carrots cooked in a mild sauce. |
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36 Yatkilt Wat - 13.50 |
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String beans, carrots and potatoes cooked with onions, garlic and ginger, mildly spiced. |
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37 Dinich Alicha (Mild) - 11.75 |
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Potato cubes and carrots cooked in a mild sauce of onions, garlic, ginger and Ethiopian spices. |
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38 Okra Quosta (Mild) - 13.50 |
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Okra and chopped spinach simmered in a mild sauce of spices, onions and fresh garlic. |
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39 Veggie Combo - 14.25 |
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Choose any four from 30, 31, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37 (Side Portion sizes). |
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40 Tofu Tibs (Mild) - 14.75 |
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Sautéed tofu served with onions, green peppers and tomatoes in a mild exotic spiced sauce. |
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41 Duba Wat (Spicy) - 13.75 |
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Sliced pumpkin simmered with onions in a spicy homemade “Diamond Berbere” sauce. |
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| 42 Yetsom Ferfer - 13.50 |
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| Classic vegan stew of tomatoes, berbere spice and small bits of injera bread, cooked together
as a spicy, savory entree. |
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Sides and Side Portions |
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29 Shimbra Asa 4.00 |
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30 Yemsir Wat 4.00 |
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31 Kik Alicha 4.00 |
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| 33 Gomen 4.00 |
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| 34 Quosta 4.00 |
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| 35 Tikel Gomen 4.00 |
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| 36 Yatkilt Wat 4.00 |
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| 37 Dinich Alicha 4.00 |
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| 38 Okra Quosta 4.00 |
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Ethiopian Diamond Locations and Hours
6120 N Broadway, Edgewater, Chicago 773 338 6100
7537 N Clark Street, Rogers Park, Chicago 773 764 2200
Mon - Thurs and Sun 11am to 10:00pm, Fri and Sat 11am to 11:30pm |
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| Kitchen and Dining room service end 15 minutes prior to closing time
18% gratuity added for parties of 6 or more
Silverware available upon request
Full Bar Available- Corkage fee of $10 per bottle,other beers not accepted |
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Mixed Drinks and Beer African |
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Signature Drinks |
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Diamond Margarita - 8.00 |
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Jose Cuervo, Triple Sec, Sweet and Sour and a splash of fresh lime |
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Ethiopian Sunrise - 8.00 |
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Jose Cuevo, Grenadine, Orange Juice and a cherry garnish |
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Blue Nile - 8.00 |
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Absolute, Midori, Pineapple and Orange Juice topped with a splash of Blue Curacoa |
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Long Island Iced Tea - 10.00 |
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Vodka, gin, light rum, tequila, triple sec, sweet-n-sour and a splash of Coke |
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Bloody Mary - 8.00 |
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our signature drink, day or night: Your choice of vodka with our delicious blend of Bloody Mary mix |
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Martinis |
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Cosmopolitan - 10.00 |
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Absolute, triple sec, cranberry juice and a touch of lime. |
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Diamond Drop Martini - 10.00 |
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Vodka, triple sec, lemon juice rimmed with fresh sugar. |
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Dirty Martini - 10.00 |
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Beefeater Gin, dry vermouth and olive juice |
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Apple Martini - 9.00 |
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Vodka, Sour Apple Pucker, with a splash of Cointreau. |
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Beers |
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African |
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St. George (Ethiopia) - Red amber ale or light ale - 6.00 |
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Tusker (Kenya) - 6.00 |
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International Beers |
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Xingu (Brazil) - 5.00 |
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Heineken, Becks, Corona, Guiness, Sam Adams - 4.00 |
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Bloon Moon, Stella Artois - 5.00 |
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Miller, MGD, Miller Lite - 3.50 |
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Beverages |
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Soft Drinks - 2.00 |
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Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale, Iced Tea |
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Juice - 3,00 |
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Orange Juice Or Cranberry Juice |
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Mango Drink - 4,00 |
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Water |
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Perrier - 3.00 |
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Pot of Ethiopian Coffee |
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Small 6.00 |
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Large 10.00 |
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Ethiopian Tea - 2.50 per person |
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Our own traditional blend of black tea spiced with cinnamon, cardamom and clove. |
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Wines |
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Honey Wine |
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Our homemade Ethiopian honey wine is the drink of poets, scholars and royalty. It is as refined as any other vintage with a light, not sweet finish. |
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Berela 7 |
Carafe 22 |
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Whites |
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Pinot Grigio, 2011 Zenato Italy
Lemon-green in color with a lovely aroma of citrus, white peach and apple;
refreshing and soft with a smooth, dry finish. |
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Sauvignon Blanc, 2011 Robertson South Africa
Full-bodied wine with powerful varietal flavours of pineapple, granadilla, melon
and green apple, good structure with lovely balancing. |
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Chenin Blanc, 2012 Indaba South Africa
This fresh, vibrant version offers luscious flavors of tropical fruit, melon and
honey pear, backed by bright citrus flavors and a light peppery finish. |
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Chardonnay, La Capra Italy
Luscious, with pure Jonagold apple, Cavaillon melon and heather notes,
followed by a fresh, lively finish. |
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Riesling, 2011 Hirschbach & Sohne Germany
Beautifully fragrant and medium bodied wine with hints of peaches, balanced
perfectly with crisp acidity to provide a clean and fresh finish. Not too sweet. |
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Reds |
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Pinot Noir, 2010 Robertson South Africa
Ample tasty red fruit with pleasantly refreshing tart acidity. This Pinot has a bright,
pale cherry red with a mahogany color and medium body |
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Merlot, 2013 Indaba South Africa
Crafted in a fresh, clean style, this velvety Merlot offers enticing aromas and bright,
juicy flavors of cherry, dark berry and plum, backed by subtle mocha and herbal notes. |
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Pinotage, 2011 La Capra South Africa
Ripe plums and sweet berries dominate the nose of this fruity and medium-bodied
vintage, with soft tannins and fresh cherry acidity. |
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Cabernet Sauvignon, 2011 Tilia Argentina
A ripe, dark cherry scented bouquet with a hint of apricot blossom, this Cab is
medium-bodied with a ripe, generous entry, crisp acidity and very pure |
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Cabernet Sauvignon, 2011 Robertson South Africa
Smooth, full-bodied with rich mulberry, plum and cassis supported by soft tannins.
Deep red in colour and smooth, with good weight and no hard edges. |
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Malbec, 2011 Tilia Argentina
Lovely aroma of plum, black cherry and herbal mint notes with a touch of spice.
This wine shows lots of deep, dark and juicy fruit combined with spicy black pepper. |
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Desserts
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D1 White Diamond Special - 3.75
French vanilla ice cream served upon light pastry triangles, drizzled with chocolate sauce. |
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D2 Destaye (My Happiness) - 5.25
Light pastry shell filled with dark and light raisins, pistachios, split almonds, shredded coconut
and cardamom. |
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D3 Chocolate Diamond * - 7.50
A chocolate lover’s dream come true: chocolate cake, served warm, oozing with rich chocolate.
Served upon light pastry triangles, drizzled with chocolate sauce.
Add French vanilla ice cream for only $1.00
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D4 Chocolate Diamond Royale - 12.00
A platter of all our dessers: White Diamond, Destaye and Chocolate Diamond, presented to share for 2 to 4 people. |
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Coffee and Tea |
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This is the perfect way to finish an Ethiopian meal!
The coffee plant is nativeto Ethiopia and so coffee has a special
place in Ethiopian society. We roast our fair-trade, organic
Ethiopian coffee daily to perfection. Then when it is ready to serve
We boiled it in a clay pot called a jebena.
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Ethiopian Coffee |
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Our coffee is sure to satisfy any coffee lover. |
Pot Sm.6.00 |
Pot of Ethiopian Coffee |
Pot Lg.10.00 |
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Ethiopian Spiced Tea - 2.50 |
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All natural ingredients make our tea are freshing and invigorating experience. |
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Cup of tea 2.50 per person |
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