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Ethiopian Diamond Restaurant
7537 N Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60626
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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
- 6 pieces $4.00
Diamond Salad
$6.25
Romaine lettuce, fresh tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers and onions, served with a zesty citrus house dressing
Diamond Royal Salad
$9.50
Diamond salad, with marinated, sautéed cubes of chicken breast
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
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
Appetizer Combination
$15.00
Sambusa - Choose any five sambusas, Qategna and Diamond Salad
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
$15.75
Lean, cubed beef slow cooked in our homemade spicy "Diamond Berbere" sauce
Tibs (Mildly Spicy)
$15.75
Sautéed, cubed beef simmered in our homemade mildly spicy sauce with onions and green peppers
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
Kitfo and Garlic
$15.25
Kitfo mixed with minced garlic, served rare, medium or well done
Kitfo Na Gomen
$16.25
Kitfo mixed with Gomen and homemade cheese, served rare, medium or well done
Tibs
$14.50
Cubed beef sautéed with onions and green peppers served with spicy Awaze sauce on the side
Tibs Wat
$15.25
Lightly sautéed cubed beef simmered to perfection in a spicy homemade "Diamond Berbere" sauce
Tibs Alicha (Mild)
$15.25
Lean, cubed beef simmered in Alicha, a mild onion, garlic and ginger sauce
Zilzil Tibs
$16.50
Tender strips of beef marinated in fresh garlic, sautéed with onions and green peppers
Gored Gored
$15.00
Tender morsels of choice lean beef tossed in a homemade chili sauce and seasoned (Kibe) butter, served rare
Okra Beef
$14.75
Seasoned okra cooked in Kay Wat
Chicken
Doro Wat
$15.25
Tender chicken legs marinated and slow cooked in spicy homemade "Diamond Berbere" sauce, served Ethiopian Style with a hard boiled egg
Doro Tibs
$14.75
Cubed chicken breast sautéed with onions and green peppers
Doro Tibs (Mildly Spicy)
$15.50
Sautéed, cubed chicken breast simmered in our homemade mildly spicy sauce with onions and green peppers
Doro Tibs Alicha (Mild)
$15.50
Sautéed, cubed chicken breast simmered in our homemade Alicha, a mild onion, garlic and ginger sauce
Lamb
Yebeg Wat
$16.75
Fresh, tender Lamb (bone-in) stewed in our homemade spicy "Diamond Berbere" sauce
Yebeg Alicha (Mild)
$16.50
Fresh lamb (bone-in) slow cooked to tenderness in a mild and distinctly flavored homemade (Alicha) Ethiopian sauce
Yebeg Tibs
$18.50
Cubed lamb and fresh rosemary, sautéed with onions and green peppers. Cubed lamb and fresh rosemary, sautéed with onions and green peppers
Yebeg Tibs Wat
$18.00
Sautéed, cubed lamb simmered in our homemade spicy "Diamond Berbere" sauce
Yebeg Tibs Alicha (Mild)
$18.00
Sautéed, cubed lamb simmered in our homemade Alicha, a mild onion, garlic and ginger sauce
Meat Combinations
Tibs Quosta
$16.50
Sautéed, cubed chicken, beef or lamb (choice of one) mixed with Quosta , onions and green peppers
Tibs Combo 1
$18.50
A mixture of Doro (chicken) Tibs, Yebeg (lamb) Tibs and Zil Zil (beef) Tibs sautéed together with onions and green peppers
Tibs Combo 2 (seafood)
$19.50
A mixture of shrimp, chicken and beef sautéed together with onions and green peppers
Seafood
Shrimp Wat
$15.50
Shrimp simmered in our spicy homemade "Diamond Berbere" sauce
Shrimp Alicha (Mild)
$15.25
Shrimp simmered in our homemade mild (Alicha) sauce with onions and green peppers
Shrimp Tibs
$14.75
Shrimp sautéed with onions, green peppers and fresh tomatoes
Asa Wat
$15.50
Tilapia fillet cooked in our spicy homemade "Diamond Berbere" sauce
Asa Tibs
$15.50
Tilapia fillet sautéed with onions and green peppers
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
Asa Special
$13.00
Whole tilapia fish coated with shiro flour and house spices, fired to perfection
Vegetarian (Entrée Portion)
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)
Yemisir Wat
$13.50
Red lentils simmered in a spicy homemade "Diamond Berbere" sauce. Red lentils simmered in a spicy homemade "Diamond Berbere" sauce
Kik Alicha (Mild)
$11.50
Split peas slow cooked in a mild sauce of spices, onion, garlic and ginger
Shiro
$13.50
Seasoned chick pea flour puree, cooked with chopped onions and garlic
Gomen
$12.50
Chopped collard greens simmered with onions and garlic
Quosta (Mild)
$12.50
Chopped spinach simmered with onions and garlic
Tikel Gomen
$12.75
Sliced cabbage and carrots cooked in a mild sauce
Yatkilt Wat
$13.50
String beans, carrots and potatoes cooked with onions, garlic and ginger, mildly spiced
Dinich Alicha (Mild)
$11.75
Potato cubes and carrots cooked in a mild sauce of onions, garlic, ginger and Ethiopian spices
Okra Quosta (Mild)
$13.50
Okra and chopped spinach simmered in a mild sauce of spices, onions and fresh garlic
Veggie Combo
$14.25
Choose any four from Side Portion sizes
Tofu Tibs (Mild)
$14.75
Sautéed tofu served with onions, green peppers and tomatoes in a mild exotic spiced sauce
Duba Wat
$13.75
Sliced pumpkin simmered with onions in a spicy homemade "Diamond Berbere" sauce
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
Shimbra Asa
$4.00Yemsir Wat
$4.00Kik Alicha
$4.00Gomen
$4.00Quosta
$4.00Tikel Gomen
$4.00Yatkilt Wat
$4.00Dinich Alicha
$4.00Okra Quosta
$4.00Signature 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
International Beers
Xingu (Brazil)
$5.00Heineken, Becks, Corona, Guiness, Sam Adams
$4.00Bloon Moon, Stella Artois
$5.00Bloon Moon, Stella Artois
$3.50Beverages
Soft Drinks
$2.00
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale, Iced Tea
Juice
$3.00
Orange Juice Or Cranberry Juice
Mango Drink
$4.00Water
- 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
$3.75
French vanilla ice cream served upon light pastry triangles, drizzled with chocolate sauce
Destaye (My Happiness)
$5.25
Light pastry shell filled with dark and light raisins, pistachios, split almonds, shredded coconut and cardamom
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
Chocolate Diamond Royale
$12.00
A platter of all our desserts: 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 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
- Cup of tea (per person) $2.50
indicates a spicy dish
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General Info
Cuisine
Bar
Meals
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Hours
Monday:
11:00am - 10:00pm
Tuesday:
11:00am - 10:00pm
Wednesday:
11:00am - 10:00pm
Thursday:
11:00am - 10:00pm
Friday:
11:00am - 11:30pm
Saturday:
11:00am - 11:30pm
Sunday:
11:00am - 10:00pm
About Us
Experience exotic elegance at Ethiopian Diamond, in the heart of Edgewater, Chef/Owner Almaz Yigizaw welcomes you to her namesake restaurant (Almaz means damond in Amharic) known for its extensive,menu of authentic, Ethiopian dishes for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, all served in a comfortable, yet hip and inviting setting