Ethiopian Diamond Restaurant Service List

Main Menu

• Appetizers

  • Sambusa

    Thin, light pastry shells filled with delicately spiced minced meat or chopped vegetables. Choices: - Whole Lentil, Spinach, Potato and Carrot, Chicken, Beef

    Two - Pick any two	$3.75
    Three - Pick any three	$4.75
    Four - Pick any four	$7.00
    Five - Pick any five	$8.00

  • Qategna

    Fresh warm injera, spread with Ethiopian seasoned butter and spices, sliced into easy to eat rolls

    • Spicy

    6 pieces

    $4.00

  • Diamond Salad

    Romaine lettuce, fresh tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers and onions, served with a zesty citrus house dressing

    $6.25

  • Diamond Royal Salad

    Diamond salad, with marinated, sautéed cubes of chicken breast

    $9.50

  • Yemisir Azifa

    Cooked whole lentils mixed with chopped onions, green peppers and tomato seasoned with a touch of garlic, white pepper, lemon and Ethiopian hot mustard

    $5.50

  • Beet Salad

    Pickled beets and carrots mixed with freshly chopped tomatoes, onions and green peppers, served with our signature zesty citrus house dressing

    $6.50

  • Appetizer Combination

    Sambusa - Choose any five sambusas, Qategna and Diamond Salad

    $15.00

• Tour of Ethiopia

  (a complete meal, best shared) One Person $22.50, Two People $43.50

  • Appetizer

    Sambusa (choose two per person)

  • Diamond Salad

    one person or shared between two people

  • Entree

    Choose one per person

  • Sides

    (Choose one per person), Yemisir Wat or Kik Alicha or Gomen or Quotas or Atkilt Watt or Dinich Alicha

• Taste of Ethiopia

  (samplers of varied dishes) Each Taste of Ethiopia is served with Sambusa appetizer (choose two per person)

  • Meat Sampler

    Includes: Yesiga Alicha (mild beef stew), Doro Wat , Yebeg Wat , Yemisir Wat, Kik Alicha and Quotas

    For One	$21.50
    For Two	$41.00

  • Vegetarian Sampler

    Includes: Shimbra Assa, Yemisir Wat, Kik Alicha, Gomen, Tikel Gomen and Dinich Alicha

    For One	$17.75
    For Two	$33.00

  • Tibs Sampler

    Includes: Zilzil Tibs, Doro Tibs, Yebeg Tibs, Yemisir Wat Gomen Quosta. and Tekel Gomen

    For One	$21.50
    For Two	$41.00

  • Traditional Sampler

    Includes (for two or more). Yesga Alicha (mild beef stew), Doro Wat, Yebeg Tibs, Yemisir Wat, Kik Alicha, Gomen and Dinich Alicha

    For Two

    $43.00

  • Traditional Sampler

    (for two or more) as above, with added specialty Kitfo

    For Two

    $48.00

  • Seafood Sampler

    Includes (for two or more). Asa Tibs, Shrimp Wat, Kik Alicha , Tikel Gomen, Yatkilt Wat and Gomen

    For Two

    $46.00

• Beef

  • Kay Wat

    Lean, cubed beef slow cooked in our homemade spicy "Diamond Berbere" sauce

    • Spicy

    $15.75

  • Tibs (Mildly Spicy)

    Sautéed, cubed beef simmered in our homemade mildly spicy sauce with onions and green peppers

    $15.75

  • Kitfo (Ethiopian Steak Tartar)

    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

    $14.50

  • Kitfo and Garlic

    Kitfo mixed with minced garlic, served rare, medium or well done

    $15.25

  • Kitfo Na Gomen

    Kitfo mixed with Gomen and homemade cheese, served rare, medium or well done

    $16.25

  • Tibs

    Cubed beef sautéed with onions and green peppers served with spicy Awaze sauce on the side

    $14.50

  • Tibs Wat

    Lightly sautéed cubed beef simmered to perfection in a spicy homemade "Diamond Berbere" sauce

    • Spicy

    $15.25

  • Tibs Alicha (Mild)

    Lean, cubed beef simmered in Alicha, a mild onion, garlic and ginger sauce

    $15.25

  • Zilzil Tibs

    Tender strips of beef marinated in fresh garlic, sautéed with onions and green peppers

    $16.50

  • Gored Gored

    Tender morsels of choice lean beef tossed in a homemade chili sauce and seasoned (Kibe) butter, served rare

    • Spicy

    $15.00

  • Okra Beef

    Seasoned okra cooked in Kay Wat

    • Spicy

    $14.75

• Chicken

  • Doro Wat

    Tender chicken legs marinated and slow cooked in spicy homemade "Diamond Berbere" sauce, served Ethiopian Style with a hard boiled egg

    • Spicy

    $15.25

  • Doro Tibs

    Cubed chicken breast sautéed with onions and green peppers

    $14.75

  • Doro Tibs (Mildly Spicy)

    Sautéed, cubed chicken breast simmered in our homemade mildly spicy sauce with onions and green peppers

    $15.50

  • Doro Tibs Alicha (Mild)

    Sautéed, cubed chicken breast simmered in our homemade Alicha, a mild onion, garlic and ginger sauce

    $15.50

• Lamb

  • Yebeg Wat

    Fresh, tender Lamb (bone-in) stewed in our homemade spicy "Diamond Berbere" sauce

    • Spicy

    $16.75

  • Yebeg Alicha (Mild)

    Fresh lamb (bone-in) slow cooked to tenderness in a mild and distinctly flavored homemade (Alicha) Ethiopian sauce

    $16.50

  • Yebeg Tibs

    Cubed lamb and fresh rosemary, sautéed with onions and green peppers. Cubed lamb and fresh rosemary, sautéed with onions and green peppers

    $18.50

  • Yebeg Tibs Wat

    Sautéed, cubed lamb simmered in our homemade spicy "Diamond Berbere" sauce

    • Spicy

    $18.00

  • Yebeg Tibs Alicha (Mild)

    Sautéed, cubed lamb simmered in our homemade Alicha, a mild onion, garlic and ginger sauce

    $18.00

• Meat Combinations

  • Tibs Quosta

    Sautéed, cubed chicken, beef or lamb (choice of one) mixed with Quosta , onions and green peppers

    $16.50

  • Tibs Combo 1

    A mixture of Doro (chicken) Tibs, Yebeg (lamb) Tibs and Zil Zil (beef) Tibs sautéed together with onions and green peppers

    $18.50

  • Tibs Combo 2 (seafood)

    A mixture of shrimp, chicken and beef sautéed together with onions and green peppers

    $19.50

• Seafood

  • Shrimp Wat

    Shrimp simmered in our spicy homemade "Diamond Berbere" sauce

    • Spicy

    $15.50

  • Shrimp Alicha (Mild)

    Shrimp simmered in our homemade mild (Alicha) sauce with onions and green peppers

    $15.25

  • Shrimp Tibs

    Shrimp sautéed with onions, green peppers and fresh tomatoes

    $14.75

  • Asa Wat

    Tilapia fillet cooked in our spicy homemade "Diamond Berbere" sauce

    • Spicy

    $15.50

  • Asa Tibs

    Tilapia fillet sautéed with onions and green peppers

    $15.50

  • Asa Special

    Whole tilapia fish with your choice of two sides and salad. Served with lemon wedges and a side of spicy Mit Mita

    $19.00

  • Asa Special

    Whole tilapia fish coated with shiro flour and house spices, fired to perfection

    $13.00

• Vegetarian (Entrée Portion)

  • Shimbra Asa (Chick Pea "Dumplings"/Spicy)

    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)

    $14.75

  • Yemisir Wat

    Red lentils simmered in a spicy homemade "Diamond Berbere" sauce. Red lentils simmered in a spicy homemade "Diamond Berbere" sauce

    • Spicy

    $13.50

  • Kik Alicha (Mild)

    Split peas slow cooked in a mild sauce of spices, onion, garlic and ginger

    $11.50

  • Shiro

    Seasoned chick pea flour puree, cooked with chopped onions and garlic

    $13.50

  • Gomen

    Chopped collard greens simmered with onions and garlic

    $12.50

  • Quosta (Mild)

    Chopped spinach simmered with onions and garlic

    $12.50

  • Tikel Gomen

    Sliced cabbage and carrots cooked in a mild sauce

    $12.75

  • Yatkilt Wat

    String beans, carrots and potatoes cooked with onions, garlic and ginger, mildly spiced

    $13.50

  • Dinich Alicha (Mild)

    Potato cubes and carrots cooked in a mild sauce of onions, garlic, ginger and Ethiopian spices

    $11.75

  • Okra Quosta (Mild)

    Okra and chopped spinach simmered in a mild sauce of spices, onions and fresh garlic

    $13.50

  • Veggie Combo

    Choose any four from Side Portion sizes

    $14.25

  • Tofu Tibs (Mild)

    Sautéed tofu served with onions, green peppers and tomatoes in a mild exotic spiced sauce

    $14.75

  • Duba Wat

    Sliced pumpkin simmered with onions in a spicy homemade "Diamond Berbere" sauce

    • Spicy

    $13.75

  • Yetsom Ferfer

    Classic vegan stew of tomatoes, berbere spice and small bits of injera bread, cooked together as a spicy, savory entree

    $13.50

• Sides and Side Portions

  • Shimbra Asa

    $4.00

  • Yemsir Wat

    $4.00

  • Kik Alicha

    $4.00

  • Gomen

    $4.00

  • Quosta

    $4.00

  • Tikel Gomen

    $4.00

  • Yatkilt Wat

    $4.00

  • Dinich Alicha

    $4.00

  • Okra Quosta

    $4.00

• Signature Drinks

  • Diamond Margarita

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

    $8.00

  • Ethiopian Sunrise

    Jose Cuevo, Grenadine, Orange Juice and a cherry garnish

    $8.00

  • Blue Nile

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

    $8.00

  • Long Island Iced Tea

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

    $10.00

  • Bloody Mary

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

    $8.00

• Martinis

  • Cosmopolitan

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

    $10.00

  • Diamond Drop Martini

    Vodka, triple sec, lemon juice rimmed with fresh sugar

    $10.00

  • Dirty Martini

    Beefeater Gin, dry vermouth and olive juice

    $10.00

  • Apple Martini

    Vodka, Sour Apple Pucker, with a splash of Cointreau

    $9.00

• 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

  • Bloon Moon, Stella Artois

    $3.50

• Beverages

  • Soft Drinks

    Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale, Iced Tea

    $2.00

  • Juice

    Orange Juice Or Cranberry Juice

    $3.00

  • Mango Drink

    $4.00

  • Water

    Perrier

    $3.00

  • Pot of Ethiopian Coffee

    Small	$6.00
    Large	$10.00

  • Ethiopian Tea

    Our own traditional blend of black tea spiced with cinnamon, cardamom and clove

    per person

    $2.50

• 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	$6.00
    Berela	$7.00
    Carafe	$22.00

• 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	$7.50
    Bottle	$26.00

  • 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	$7.50
    Bottle	$28.00

  • 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	$7.50
    Bottle	$28.00

  • Chardonnay, La Capra Italy

    Luscious, with pure Jonagold apple, Cavaillon melon and heather notes, followed by a fresh, lively finish

    Glass	$7.50
    Bottle	$28.00

  • 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	$7.50
    Bottle	$26.00

• 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	$8.00
    Bottle	$30.00

  • 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	$8.00
    Bottle	$30.00

  • 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	$8.00
    Bottle	$28.00

  • 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	$8.00
    Bottle	$28.00

  • 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	$9.00
    Bottle	$32.00

  • 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	$8.00
    Bottle	$30.00

• Dessert

  • White Diamond Special

    French vanilla ice cream served upon light pastry triangles, drizzled with chocolate sauce

    $3.75

  • Destaye (My Happiness)

    Light pastry shell filled with dark and light raisins, pistachios, split almonds, shredded coconut and cardamom

    $5.25

  • Chocolate Diamond

    A chocolate lover's dream come true: chocolate cake, served warm, oozing with rich chocolate. Served upon light pastry triangles, drizzled with chocolate sauce

    $7.50

  • Chocolate Diamond Royale

    A platter of all our desserts: White Diamond, Destaye and Chocolate Diamond, presented to share for 2 to 4 people

    $12.00

• 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 of Ethiopian Coffee

    Pot Sm.	$6.00
    Pot Lg.	$10.00

  • Ethiopian Spiced Tea

    All natural ingredients make our tea are freshing and invigorating experience

    per person Cup of tea

    $2.50