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Ethiopian & Eritrean Restaurant Portland United States

Highland Spice Café

Authentic flavors, warm hospitality, and memorable shared dining in a welcoming setting.

5416 N Vancouver Ave, Portland, OR 97217, USA

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About This Restaurant

Highland Spice Café

Highland Spice Café is a welcoming Ethiopian restaurant in Portland, known for warm hospitality, traditional flavors, and a comfortable dining atmosphere. Guests can enjoy a selection of carefully prepared dishes inspired by authentic East African cuisine, whether visiting for a relaxed meal, family gathering, or shared dining experience. The restaurant is appreciated by many guests and currently has a rating of 5.0/5.

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Explore Our Signature Menu

Discover a curated selection of our most-loved dishes, inspired by authentic Ethiopian and Eritrean flavors. Open a section below to explore starters, vegetarian specialties, mixed platters, and signature meat dishes.

Starters

Begin with crisp, golden sambusas — a beloved starter across East Africa. Lightly spiced, perfectly crunchy, and served as a warm and satisfying introduction to the main dishes.
Sambusa (Beef) — 3 pcs
Popular
Sambusa (Vegetable) — 3 pcs
Classic
Sambusa (Lentil) — 3 pcs
Vegan

Vegetarian

Shekla Shiro

A rich, slow-simmered chickpea stew seasoned with warm Ethiopian spices and served sizzling in a traditional clay pot. Deep, comforting flavor with a smooth and hearty texture.

Ater Kik

Split peas gently cooked in a fragrant turmeric-onion sauce. Mild, creamy, and beautifully balanced — a classic choice for guests who prefer lighter spice with full flavor.

Miser Wot

Red lentils simmered in a bold berbere tomato sauce with slow-cooked onions and aromatic spices. Rich, warming, and deeply satisfying.

Vegetarian Platter

A curated selection of vegetarian favorites served together for the full tasting experience, ideal for sharing or discovering a wider range of traditional flavors.

Mixed Platters

The best way to explore multiple flavors in one sitting. A generous platter combining selected meat dishes with vegetarian sides, served in the traditional style and ideal for sharing.
Platter for 2 people
Sharing
Platter for 3 people
Family
Platter for 4 people
Group

Meat Dishes

Kitfo Special

Ethiopian-style steak tartare finished with spiced butter and traditional seasonings. Bold, fragrant, and unmistakably authentic.

Zil Zil Tibs

Tender beef strips sautéed with onions in spiced butter, finished with warm aromatics. Juicy, satisfying, and full of traditional flavor.

Yebere Tibs

Sautéed beef prepared with house spices and aromatics for a rich, savory finish, balancing tenderness, warmth, and a gently spiced kick.

Doro Wot

Slow-cooked chicken in a deep spiced sauce — one of Ethiopia’s most iconic dishes, rich, warming, and unforgettable.

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Plan your visit — current times:
Monday Today 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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Location

Nearby Habesha Restaurants

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