Name: Axum Ethiopian Restaurant
Telephone: +1 773-654-3038
Price range: $
Rating: 4.86

Tasty sweet and slightly crunchy sautéed red onions and purple cabbage from Axum Restaurant! This dish was a little too sweet for me but I still enjoyed it! My cousin loved it! I didn’t find this one on the menu so I just named it myself 😂! Traditional Ethiopian Food in the city of Chicago was absolutely delicious! Wry friendly and accommodating owner and staff with a chill traditional vibe. So glad we came here and that I finally tried a new cuisine! Veggie Combi Platter for 1 = $19 #veganinillinois #ethiopianfood #veganethiopian #ethiopiancuisine #redonions #redcabbage #axum #vegan4life #vegan4theanimals #vegan4theplanet #abillionlove #veganisnotscary

Purple Cabbage & Red Onion

Jeahan Olaez2,270 reviews

Wow!! I loved 🤍this traditional Ethiopian bread called Injera! Soft, slightly sour and a tad spongy perfect for absorbing all the delicious flavorful sauces from each dish! Made of Teff flour, sour fermented and shaped pancake style. Here at Axum Restaurant the base of the Veggie Combo Platter is a large round Injera bread 🫓topped with all the amazing dishes to sample and enjoy! 2 injera smaller rounds are served with this platter so you start scooping up all the yumminess with those then break off from the one on the platter once you’ve finished with those and to enjoy all the sauce the bottom one has absorbed! I’ve definitely got to try making this bread myself! I love it! If you are ever in the city of Chicago, definitely check this place out! You won’t be sorry. Comfy cozy outdoor seating outdoor and in with option to sit on traditional Ethiopian chairs 🪑 and eat on a traditional style table too! $19 for a Veggie Combo Platter for 1 #veganinillinois #ethiopianfood #veganethiopian #ethiopiancuisine #injera #axum #yum #vegan4life #vegan4theanimals #vegan4theplanet #abillionlove #veganisnotscary

Injera

Jeahan Olaez2,270 reviews

I think with okra you either love it or you don’t. I personally love it and have had it many different ways. Indian styled fried bindi with Chile and spices, in a middle eastern Bamia stew and on this day in a Ethiopian stew with potatoes 🥔 and carrots 🥕! All ways absolutely amazing and delicious!! I really loved this dish from Axum Ethiopian restaurant in Chicago! Was an amazing experience to try so may different dishes at once from the Veggies Combo Platter! My cousin and I truly enjoyed it! Staff/owner friendly and so accommodating! Veggie Combo Platterfor 1 = $19 #veganinillinois #ethiopiancuisine #veganethiopian #ethiopianfood #okralover #vegan4life #vegan4theanimals #vegan4theplanet #abillionlove #veganisnotscary

Okra Wot

Jeahan Olaez2,270 reviews

Nothing like a refreshing simple salad 🥗 with an amazing flavorful Ethiopian house dressing! Tangy and just the perfect amount! This was my 1st time eating at an Ethiopian restaurant and I truly enjoyed the experience Getting to try so many traditional dishes! Cozy indoor and outdoor seating with traditional Ethiopian chairs, stools and tables! I absolutely recommended Axum Restaurant the next time you are in the Chicagoland area. $19 Veggies Combo Platter for 1 #veganinillinois #ethiopianfood #veganethiopian #ethiopiancuisine #saladlover #vegan4life #vegan4theanimals #vegan4theplanet #abillionlove #veganisnotscary

House Salad

Jeahan Olaez2,270 reviews

Yum 😋 this Tikel Gomon from @axum is an Ethiopian style cooked sweet and sour cabbage with potatoes 🥔 and carrots 🥕 ! Spot on!! My cousin and I both loved this dish! So delish! Love the vibe of this restaurant that has both indoor and outdoor seating. Very kind and accommodating Owner, Chef and Staff! Definitely recommend this place to enjoy a new cuisine like I did or a new restaurant 😉to try out. $19 for the Veggies Combo Platter for 1 #veganinillinois #ethiopianfood #veganethiopian #ethiopiancuisine #cabbage #carrots #potatoes #vegan4life #vegan4theanimals #vegan4theplanet #abillionlove #veganisnotscary

Tikel Gomon

Jeahan Olaez2,270 reviews

Another super delicious and flavorful #welikeitspicy dish of Ethiopian lentils in a berbere sauce and spices. Defen Meser from Axum Ethiopian Really is a must try! So glad my cousin brought me here to eat lunch as it was my 1st time trying Ethiopian food!! #yummyinthetummy! If you do try this place, definitely get the Veggie Combo! Every item is vegan and you get to try many dishes at once. Like a sample of each. After you’re done you’ll be so stuffed! We got the platter for 1 and it was the perfect amount for us! $19 Veggie Combo platter for 1 #veganinillinois #ethiopianfood #veganethiopian #ethiopiancuisine #lentils #vegan4life #vegan4theanimals #vegan4theplanet #abillionlove #veganisnotscary

Defen Meser

Jeahan Olaez2,270 reviews

Mushroom 🍄 Wot was by far my favorite dish from our meal at Axum Ethiopian Restaurant!! Funny how much the sauce reminded me of a Mexican mole sauce. It’s rich, creamy, tangy and perfect for the #welikeitspicy fam! Bite sized pieces of mushrooms 🍄 to easily scoop up with their delicious traditional Injera bread! I asked for the name of the dish as I couldn’t find it listed on the menu. The server which turned out to be the owner, of the restaurant, Yared Teklu gave the dish a name but wouldn’t say why it wasn’t listed on the menu or if it would be a new item 🤷🏽‍♀️? We (my cousin and I) sat outside on this beautiful warm sunny day and enjoyed our delicious meal. Would most definitely recommend this restaurant and this particular veggie dish where you can try a variety of traditional Ethiopian dishes! Veggie Combo plate for 1 = $19 #veganinillinois #ethiopianfood #veganethiopian #ethiopiancuisine #eatthenrainbow #sotasty #delicious #vegan4life #vegan4theanimals #vegan4theplanet #abillionlove #veganisnotscary

Mushroom Wot

Jeahan Olaez2,270 reviews

I’ve had collard greens before and loved how they were cooked but on this day we ate at an Ethiopian restaurant called Axum Restaurant where my cousin and I enjoyed lunch after a busy morning! She loved this Gomon dish of sautéed collards cooked in mild Ethiopian spices, but for me it was very bitter and lacking flavor. Still glad we tried this platter to know which dishes were our favs! Was a delight to try a new cuisine and in a restaurant with traditional Ethiopian furniture! Very friendly Owner, Chef and server. Very accommodating and helpful. Every item on the Veggies Combo Platter is vegan. Highly recommended this place to dine! #veganinillinois #ethiopianfood #veganethiopian #ethiopiancuisine #collardgreens #vegan4life #vegan4theanimals #vegan4theplanet #abillionlove #veganisnotscary

Gomon

Jeahan Olaez2,270 reviews

This was probably my least favorite lentil dish on this Veggies Platter Combo from Axum Restaurant. Kik Wot an Ethiopian green lentil dish was a little bland but am happy I tried it. I feel it needed a little more seasoning! My cousin and I came here for lunch and the outdoor seating was perfect on a beautiful sunny breezy day. Surrounded with traditional Ethiopian chairs and tables gave a cozy comfy feel. Excellent service and the owner, chef and staff were all so kind and friendly. $19 for the Veggie Platter for 1 #veganinillinois #ethiopianfood #veganethiopian #ethiopiancuisine #lentil #vegan4life #vegan4theanimals #vegan4theplanet #abillionlove #veganisnotscary

Kik Wot

Jeahan Olaez2,270 reviews

Yum 😋 yum 😋! Split yellow lentils sautéed in onions 🧅, garlic 🧄, ginger 🫚 and green peppers!! This traditional Ethiopian dish, Kik Alecha is beautiful bright yellow in color and so flavorful! Lentils are the perfect plant 🌱 powered #protein for us vegans 🌱 #nutriciousanddelicious !! $19 for the Veggie Combo Platter (for 1) #veganinillinois #ethiopianfood #veganethiopian #ethiopiancuisine #splityellowlentil #delicious #vegan4life #vegan4theanimals #vegan4theplanet #abillionlove #veganisnotscary

Kik Alecha

Jeahan Olaez2,270 reviews

This Ethiopian roasted chickpeas dish called Shiro tasted a bit nutty to me and could have been because they were roasted then sautéed with garlic 🧄 , onions 🧅 and Ethiopian spices! The chef told me there were no nuts in the dish. So so delicious! My cousin didn’t care for this dish much but I enjoyed it! So glad I finally got the chance to try a new cuisine! The owner/server was so kind and accommodating! My cousin and I ordered the Veggie Combo Platter for 1 and it was the perfect amount for both of us! Great way to try so many different dishes at once! Recommend this place 💯 %!! #veganinillinois #ethiopianfood #veganethiopian #ethiopiancuisine #chickpeas #tasty #delicious #yummy #axum #vegan4life #vegan4theanimals #vegan4theplanet #abillionlove #veganisnotscary

Shiro

Jeahan Olaez2,270 reviews

Another tasty #welikeitspicy dish from Axum Ethiopian restaurant! Yesmir Wot a traditional red lentil stew cooked in a berbere sauce and Ethiopian spices was so flavorful and made me wanting more! #lovereslentils There was no room for more after my cousin and I literally licked this platter clean 😂🙃😆 it was soo good!! So glad we came here so I could try out a new cuisine, visit my cousin and just chill after a crazy week! If you have t tried Ethiopian food definitely come here to try and let me know what you think!! Enjoy! $19 for the Veggie Combo Platter for 1 #veganinillinois #ethiopianfood #veganethiopian #ethiopiancuisine #lentils #vegan4life #vegan4theanimals #vegan4theplanet #abillionlove #veganisnotscary