Sunday Brunch Buffet  
   
Diamond Cafe Menu  
Appetizers
 
   
Sambusa- Thin, light pastry shells filled with delicately spiced minced meat or chopped vegetables.
 
 
 
Two - Pick any two (A1-A5) 3.75    
Three - Pick any three (A1 - A5) 4.75    
Four – Pick any four (A1 - A5) 7.00    
Five – Pick any five (A1 - A5) 8.00    
       
Choices:      
A1 - Whole Lentil    
A2 - Spinach      
A3 - Potato and Carrot      
A4 - Chicken      
A5- Beef      
 
 
A6 Qategna (Spicy) 6 pieces - 4.00
Fresh warm injera, spread with Ethiopian seasoned butter and spices, sliced into easy to eat rolls.
 
S1 Diamond Salad- 6.25
Romaine lettuce, fresh tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers and onions, served with a zesty citrus house dressing.
 
S2 Diamond Royal Salad - 9.50
Diamond salad, with marinated, sautéed cubes of chicken breast.
 
S3 Yemisir Azifa - 5.50
Cooked whole lentils mixed with chopped onions, green peppers and tomato seasoned with a touch of garlic, white pepper, lemon and Ethiopian hot mustard.
 
S4 Beet Salad - 6.50
Pickled beets and carrots mixed with freshly chopped tomatoes, onions and green peppers, served with our signature zesty citrus house dressing.
   
Appertizer Combination - 15.00  
Sambusa - Choose any five sambusas (A1 to A5), Qategna (A6) and Diamond Salad (S1).  
   
Tour of Ethiopia (a complete meal, best shared)
 
   
   
One
Person
Two
People
   
22.50
43.50
Appetizer
Sambusa (choose two per person) A1 - A5
Diamond Salad(S1)
one person or shared between two people
       
Entree
Choose one per person (01 - 20)
       
 
   
Sides (Choose one per person)
 
Yemisir Wat (30) or Kik Alicha (31) or Gomen (33) or Quosta (34) or
 
Yatkilt Watt (36) or Dinich Alicha (37)
 
   
Taste of Ethiopia (samplers of varied dishes)
 
   
Each Taste of Ethiopia is served with Sambusa appetizer (choose two per person) F
For One
For Two
 
E2 Meat Sampler includes
   
Yesga Alicha (mild beef stew), Doro Wat (12), Yebeg Wat (16), Yemisir Wat (30), Kik Alicha (31) and Quosta (34)
21.50
41.00
 
E3 Vegetarian Sampler includes
Shimbra Assa (29), Yemisir Wat (30), Kik Alicha (31), Gomen (33), Tikel Gomen (35) and Dinich Alicha (37)
17.75
33.00
 
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)
 
E5 Traditional Sampler includes (for two or more)
Yesga Alicha (mild beef stew), Doro Wat (12), Yebeg Tibs (18), Yemisir Wat (30), Kik Alicha (31), Gomen (33) and Dinich Alicha (37)
-
43.00
 
E5b Traditional Sampler (for two or more)
as above, with added specialty Kitfo (03)
-
48.00
     
E6 Seafood Sampler includes(for two or more)
-
46.00
Asa Tibs(28), Shrimp Wat (24), Kik Alicha (31), Tikel Gomen (35), Yatkilt Wat (36)and Gomen (33)    
 
   
Entrées *
 
   
Beef
 
01 Kay Wat (Spicy) - 15.75
Lean, cubed beef slow cooked in our homemade spicy “Diamond Berbere” sauce.
 
02 Tibs (Mildly Spicy) - 15.75
Sautéed, cubed beef simmered in our homemade mildly spicy sauce with onions and green peppers.
 
03 Kitfo (Ethiopian Steak Tartar) - 14.50
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.
   
04 Kitfo and Garlic - 15.25  
Kitfo (03) mixed with minced garlic, served rare, medium or well done.  
 
05 Kitfo Na Gomen - 16.25
Kitfo (03) mixed with Gomen (33) and homemade cheese, served rare, medium or well done.
 
06 Tibs- 14.50
Cubed beef sautéed with onions and green peppers served with spicy Awaze sauce on the side.
 
07 Tibs Wat (Spicy) - 15.25
Lightly sautéed cubed beef simmered to perfection in a spicy homemade “Diamond Berbere” sauce.
 
08 Tibs Alicha (Mild) - 15.25
Lean, cubed beef simmered in Alicha, a mild onion, garlic and ginger sauce.
 
09 Zilzil Tibs - 16.50
Tender strips of beef marinated in fresh garlic, sautéed with onions and green peppers.
 
10 Gored Gored (Spicy) - 15.00
Tender morsels of choice lean beef tossed in a homemade chili sauce and seasoned (Kibe) butter, served rare.
 
11 Okra Beef (Spicy) - 14.75
Seasoned okra cooked in Kay Wat (01).
 
Chicken
 
12 Doro Wat (Spicy)- 15.25
Tender chicken legs marinated and slow cooked in spicy homemade “Diamond Berbere” sauce, served Ethiopian Style with a hard boiled egg.
 
13 Doro Tibs - 14.75
Cubed chicken breast sautéed with onions and green peppers.
 
14b Doro Tibs (Mildly Spicy) - 15.50
Sautéed, cubed chicken breast simmered in our homemade mildly spicy sauce with onions and green peppers.
 
15 Doro Tibs Alicha (Mild) - 15.50
Sautéed, cubed chicken breast simmered in our homemade Alicha, a mild onion, garlic and ginger sauce.
 
Lamb
 
16 Yebeg Wat (Spicy) - 16.75
Fresh, tender Lamb (bone-in) stewed in our homemade spicy “Diamond Berbere” sauce.
 
17 Yebeg Alicha (Mild) - 16.50
Fresh lamb (bone-in) slow cooked to tenderness in a mild and distinctly flavored homemade (Alicha) Ethiopian sauce.
 
18 Yebeg Tibs - 18.50
Cubed lamb and fresh rosemary, sautéed with onions and green peppers.
 
19 Yebeg Tibs Wat (Spicy) - 18.00
Sautéed, cubed lamb simmered in our homemade spicy “Diamond Berbere” sauce.
   
20 Yebeg Tibs Alicha (Mild) - 18.00  
Sautéed, cubed lamb simmered in our homemade Alicha, a mild onion, garlic and ginger sauce.  
 
Meat Combinations
 
21 Tibs Quosta - 16.50
Sautéed, cubed chicken, beef or lamb (choice of one) mixed with Quosta (34), onions and green peppers.
 
22 Tibs Combo 1 - 18.50
A mixture of Doro (chicken) Tibs (13), Yebeg (lamb) Tibs (18) and Zil Zil (beef) Tibs (09) sautéed together with onions and green peppers.
 
23 Tibs Combo 2 (seafood) - 19.50
A mixture of shrimp, chicken and beef sautéed together with onions and green peppers.
   
Seafood  
 
24 Shrimp Wat (Spicy) - 15.50
Shrimp simmered in our spicy homemade “Diamond Berbere” sauce.
 
25 Shrimp Alicha (Mild) - 15.25
Shrimp simmered in our homemade mild (Alicha) sauce with onions and green peppers.
 
26 Shrimp Tibs - 14.75
Shrimp sautéed with onions, green peppers and fresh tomatoes.
 
27 Asa Wat (Spicy) - 15.50
Tilapia fillet cooked in our spicy homemade “Diamond Berbere” sauce.
 
28 Asa Tibs - 15.50
Tilapia fillet sautéed with onions and green peppers.
 
28a Asa Special - 19.00
Whole tilapia fish with your choice of two sides and salad. Served with lemon wedges and a side of spicy Mit Mita.
   
28b Asa Special - 13.00  
Whole tilapia fish coated with shiro flour and house spices, fired to perfection.  
 
Vegetarian (Entrée Portion)
 
29 Shimbra Asa (Chick Pea “Dumplings”/Spicy) - 14.75
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).
 
30 Yemisir Wat (Spicy) - 13.50
Red lentils simmered in a spicy homemade “Diamond Berbere” sauce.
 
31 Kik Alicha (Mild) - 11.50
Split peas slow cooked in a mild sauce of spices, onion, garlic and ginger.
 
32 Shiro - 13.50
Seasoned chick pea flour puree, cooked with chopped onions and garlic.
 
33 Gomen- 12.50
Chopped collard greens simmered with onions and garlic.
 
34 Quosta (Mild) - 12.50
Chopped spinach simmered with onions and garlic.
 
35 Tikel Gomen - 12.75
Sliced cabbage and carrots cooked in a mild sauce.
 
36 Yatkilt Wat - 13.50
String beans, carrots and potatoes cooked with onions, garlic and ginger, mildly spiced.
 
37 Dinich Alicha (Mild) - 11.75
Potato cubes and carrots cooked in a mild sauce of onions, garlic, ginger and Ethiopian spices.
 
38 Okra Quosta (Mild) - 13.50
Okra and chopped spinach simmered in a mild sauce of spices, onions and fresh garlic.
 
39 Veggie Combo - 14.25
Choose any four from 30, 31, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37 (Side Portion sizes).
 
40 Tofu Tibs (Mild) - 14.75
Sautéed tofu served with onions, green peppers and tomatoes in a mild exotic spiced sauce.
 
41 Duba Wat (Spicy) - 13.75
Sliced pumpkin simmered with onions in a spicy homemade “Diamond Berbere” sauce.
 
42 Yetsom Ferfer - 13.50  
Classic vegan stew of tomatoes, berbere spice and small bits of injera bread, cooked together as a spicy, savory entree.  
   
Sides and Side Portions
29 Shimbra Asa 4.00
30 Yemsir Wat 4.00
31 Kik Alicha 4.00
33 Gomen 4.00  
34 Quosta 4.00  
35 Tikel Gomen 4.00  
36 Yatkilt Wat 4.00
37 Dinich Alicha 4.00  
38 Okra Quosta 4.00  
   
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
   
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  
 
 
 

Mixed Drinks and Beer African
 
 
 

Signature Drinks

 
Diamond Margarita - 8.00

Jose Cuervo, Triple Sec, Sweet and Sour and a splash of fresh lime

 
Ethiopian Sunrise - 8.00

Jose Cuevo, Grenadine, Orange Juice and a cherry garnish

 
Blue Nile - 8.00

Absolute, Midori, Pineapple and Orange Juice topped with a splash of Blue Curacoa

 
Long Island Iced Tea - 10.00

Vodka, gin, light rum, tequila, triple sec, sweet-n-sour and a splash of Coke

 
Bloody Mary - 8.00

our signature drink, day or night: Your choice of vodka with our delicious blend of Bloody Mary mix

 

Martinis

 
Cosmopolitan - 10.00

Absolute, triple sec, cranberry juice and a touch of lime.

 
Diamond Drop Martini - 10.00

Vodka, triple sec, lemon juice rimmed with fresh sugar.

 
Dirty Martini - 10.00
Beefeater Gin, dry vermouth and olive juice
 
Apple Martini - 9.00

Vodka, Sour Apple Pucker, with a splash of Cointreau.

 
Beers
 

African

St. George (Ethiopia) - Red amber ale or light ale - 6.00
Tusker (Kenya) - 6.00
 

International Beers

Xingu (Brazil) - 5.00
Heineken, Becks, Corona, Guiness, Sam Adams - 4.00
Bloon Moon, Stella Artois - 5.00
Miller, MGD, Miller Lite - 3.50
 

Beverages

   
Soft Drinks - 2.00
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale, Iced Tea
   
Juice - 3,00
Orange Juice Or Cranberry Juice
Mango Drink - 4,00

 

 
Water
Perrier - 3.00
   
Pot of Ethiopian Coffee
Small 6.00
Large 10.00
 
Ethiopian Tea - 2.50 per person
Our own traditional blend of black tea spiced with cinnamon, cardamom and clove.
   
   

Wines

 
Honey Wine
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.
   
Glass 6 Berela 7 Carafe 22
 
Whites
   
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.
Glass 7.5
Bottle 26
 
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.
Glass 7.5
Bottle 28
 
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.
Glass 7.5
Bottle 28
 
Chardonnay, La Capra Italy
Luscious, with pure Jonagold apple, Cavaillon melon and heather notes, followed by a fresh, lively finish.
Glass 7.5
Bottle 28
 
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.
Glass 7.5
Bottle 26
 
Reds
   
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
Glass 8
Bottle 30
 
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.
Glass 8
Bottle 30
 
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.
Glass 8
Bottle 28
 
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
Glass 8
Bottle 28
 
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.
Glass 9
Bottle 32
 
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.
Glass 8
Bottle 30
 
Desserts
   
D1 White Diamond Special - 3.75
French vanilla ice cream served upon light pastry triangles, drizzled with chocolate sauce.
 
D2 Destaye (My Happiness) - 5.25
Light pastry shell filled with dark and light raisins, pistachios, split almonds, shredded coconut and cardamom.
 
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
   
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.
 
 
Coffee and Tea
   
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.
 
Ethiopian Coffee
Our coffee is sure to satisfy any coffee lover.
Pot Sm.6.00
Pot of Ethiopian Coffee
Pot Lg.10.00
 
Ethiopian Spiced Tea - 2.50
All natural ingredients make our tea are freshing and invigorating experience.
Cup of tea 2.50 per person