Walia Ethiopian Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the menu at Walia Ethiopian in San Jose, CA, a hidden gem offering Ethiopian cuisine. The menu features a variety of vegetarian and gluten-free options, as well as vegan choices. Customers rave about the flavorful veggie sampler and kitfo, perfect for adventurous eaters. The injera, a traditional Ethiopian flatbread, is a must-try, complementing the dishes perfectly. The ambiance is cozy and comfortable, perfect for a casual dining experience. While parking may be limited, the friendly service and quick seating make up for it. Overall, Walia provides a unique dining experience with authentic dishes and friendly staff, making it a top choice for Ethiopian cuisine lovers.
Appetizers
Lentil Sambussa
Four crispy pastry filled with spiced lentils
Timatim Fiteit
Tomatoes, onion, garlic and injera in a tangy mix
House Salad
Mixed greens with cherry tomatoes and house-made ethiopian vinaigrette
Chicken Sambussa
Four pastry pockets with spiced chicken filling
Berbere Hummus With Beef
Berbere-spiced hummus, topped with beef and diced jalapenos. Served with pita
Veggie Sampler + Chicken Tibs
Choose your favorite tibs to pair with our veggie sampler
Veggie Sampler + Lamb Tibs
Veggie Sampler + Beef Tibs
Veggie Sampler + Mushroom Tibs
Veggie Sampler & Meat Sampler
Perfect To Share For Two
Family-Style Combinations (Feeds -)
Zuckerberg Combo
Veggie sampler, grilled lamb, chicken tibs wot, rolls of injera
Larry Page
Veggie sampler, grilled lamb, chicken kewty, beef alicha, rolls of injera
New York New York- De Blasio Combo
Two veggie samplers, sauteed mushrooms and sigo. Served with rolls of injera
House Combo
Veggie sampler, chicken kewty, juicy lamb, rolls of injera
Walia's Flavor Of Tradition
Grilled beef, chicken with chickpeas, asmara shrimp tibs, kitfo special, veggie sampler, rolls of injera
Shiro (Chickpeas)
A creamy chickpea stew infused with aromatic ethiopian spices
Misir Wot (Red Lentils)
Flavorful red lentils cooked with spicy berbere and fresh herbs
Kik Alicha (Split Peas)
Delicate split peas simmered to perfection with mild spices
Gomen (Collard Greens)
Tender collard greens sauteed with garlic and ginger for a zesty taste
Atkilt (Cabbage, Carrots, And Potatoes)
A vibrant mix of cabbage, carrots, and potatoes seasoned with turmeric
Ingudai Tibs (Crimini Mushroom Tibs)
Savory crimini mushrooms sauteed with onions and peppers
Sigo
Rich berbere and tomato sauce enhanced with traditional spices
Azifa Salad
A tangy lentil salad mixed with fresh herbs, lemon, and ethiopian spices, served chilled
Key Sir (Beets)
Earthy beets, onions, garlic with ethiopian seasonings
Fasolia (String Beans With Carrots)
Crisp string beans and carrots sauteed with onions and tomatoes
Shiro (Chickpeas) Half
A creamy chickpea stew infused with aromatic ethiopian spices
Misir Wot (Red Lentils) Half
Flavorful red lentils cooked with spicy berbere and fresh herbs
Kik Alicha (Split Peas) Half
Delicate split peas simmered to perfection with mild spices
Gomen (Collard Greens) Half
Tender collard greens sauteed with garlic and ginger for a zesty taste
Atkilt (Cabbage, Carrots, And Potatoes) Half
A vibrant mix of cabbage, carrots, and potatoes seasoned with turmeric
Ingudai Tibs (Crimini Mushroom Tibs) Half
Savory crimini mushrooms sauteed with onions and peppers
Sigo Half
Rich berbere and tomato sauce enhanced with traditional spices
Azifa Salad Half
A tangy lentil salad mixed with fresh herbs, lemon, and ethiopian spices, served chilled
Key Sir (Beets) Half
Earthy beets, onions, garlic with ethiopian seasonings
Fasolia (String Beans With Carrots) Half
Crisp string beans and carrots sauteed with onions and tomatoes
Vegetarian Delights
Walia's Vegetarian Combinations
Sneak Peak
An introductory pairing of two signature vegan sides of your choice. Perfect for a quick, nutritious lunch. Served with rolls of injera or rice
Celebration Trio
A vibrant exploration of ethiopian flavors featuring collard greens, locally-sourced split peas, and protein-rich red lentils. Served with rolls of injera or rice
Veggie Sampler
Five delightful vegan dishes showcasing the best of ethiopian cuisine: spiced chickpeas, red lentils, split peas, collard greens, and cabbage. Served with rolls of injera
Ethiopian Feast
Customize your experience by choosing six vegan dishes for a rich ethiopian vegetarian adventure. Perfect for two. Served with rolls of injera
Community Fusion
Celebrate togetherness with eight vibrant vegan creations. Ideal for sharing for -. Served with rolls of injera
Ultimate Vegan Party
Indulge in our full array of ten ethiopian vegan delights - a flavor party. Served with rolls of injera
Tibs Stew (Juicy TIBS)
Meat simmered in a spicy berbere sauce
Grilled Tibs
Grilled marinated meat cooked with onions, jalapenos, bell peppers, and ethiopian spices
Sauteed Tibs (Geba Weta)
Sauteed meat with onions, garlic, rosemary, ethiopian spiced butter, and jalapenos
Tibs With Shiro
Sauteed meat served with creamy shiro (chickpea stew)
Walia's Meat Selections
Walia Flavor Bowls
Ethiopian Butter Chicken Bowl
Chicken tibs in spiced butter and chickpea sauce, with gomen (collard greens) and split peas
Grilled Chicken Bowl
Berbere grilled chicken tibs with ethiopian sauce. Served with cabbage and red lentils
Berbere Spiced Lamb Bowl
Slow-cooked lamb in berbere spices, with cabbage and gomen
Vegetarian Bowl
Gomen, cabbage, misir, split peas
Asa Gulash
Tender fish cubes simmered in a rich and spicy berbere sauce, served with your choice of rice or rolls of injera for a flavorful ethiopian seafood experience
Asmara Shrimp Tibs
Succulent shrimp sauteed with a rich garlic-tomato blend and ethiopian spices, offered with your preference of rice or rolls of injera
Berbere Penne Pasta
The Italians tried to conquer Ethiopia. We infused their pasta with bold Ethiopian spices. A unique blend of flavors awaits
Ethiopian Seafood/Pasta
House Specialties
Kitfo Oz
Minced beef seasoned with ethiopian spices and clarified butter. Served raw, lightly sauteed (lebleb), or fully cooked
Kewty Doro (Doro Wat)
Chicken slow-cooked in a berbere sauce with onions, garlic, and ethiopian spiced butter, served with a boiled egg
Quanta Firfir (Beef Jerky Stew)
Dried beef jerky simmered in a berbere sauce with injera pieces
Honey-Soaked Baklava
Layers of flaky pastry filled with nuts and drizzled with ethiopian honey, creating a sweet symphony
Ethiopian-Inspired Tiramisu
A rich and creamy dessert infused with ethiopian coffee and layered with mascarpone and cocoa, offering a delightful twist on the classic Italian favorite