ABOUT US
A DEDICATION TO QUALITY FOOD
“Selam’s signature dishes may have been born of war, but today they, along with the rest of the menu, provide an opportunity for the best kind of eating, one imitated in restaurants the world over. They’re the true form of the shared plate—and no one’s going to fight over that.”
– Chicago Reader
We assure that your visit to Selam Ethiopian Kitchen . We provide excellent Ethiopian dishes delicately prepared by head chef Mrs. Abebe, all accompanied with the freshest 100% teff injera. And if you are in the mood for a drink or two, we also have a wide selection of traditional beverages at our full bar.
- Exquisite food
- Fresh Injera
- Traditional beverages
- Culinary expertise
- Vibrant atmosphere
MEET THE FOUNDERS
Selamawit "Selam" Abebe
Selamawit “Selam” Abebe has always been passionate about cooking. When she was a little girl, she spent hours in the kitchen of her parent’s restaurant in Addis Ababa, making a mess but learning delicious traditional Ethiopian recipes. Today, she’s still the same little girl playing in the kitchen. She remains faithful to the Ethiopian traditions, flavors, and ingredients which are organic and local.
Solomon Abebe
Solomon Abebe spent his childhood experimenting with food – meat recipes primarily. As a teenager, he paid close attention to his family’s cooking in Addis Ababa and perfected his craft over time.
In 1985, Solomon fled to Sudan where he, as a refugee, kick-started his cooking career in the Embassy of the United States of America.