Fenan Klein Afrika in Helmersbuurt

Loved the food ! It’s actually Better than the Ethiopian food i had in Addis Ababa ! I think the food at fenan is more adjusted to the “ non African “ taste preferences .. so it’s less spicy and less greasy but still keeping the great taste ! The service is always friendly , I’ve been there several times & i highly recommend it !

Yes, the food was delicious! If you're unsure, try it: it's delicious and a fun experience. I'll definitely be back. Lots of vegetarian/vegan options.

A great Ethiopian restaurant, delicious dishes, friendly service, and a cozy atmosphere.

First time I’ve been back to an Ethiopian restaurant since I moved to Amsterdam and it was like I remembered, even since being vegetarian; I really enjoyed it! Very friendly and available staff! I highly recommend

traveled the world and still havent found a better ethiopian

A cozy, atmospheric Ethiopian restaurant run by a family. Busy, with soothing African music playing in the background, it's still easy to chat among yourselves. First time eating Ethiopian food, and definitely worth repeating. The three of us ate a different dish, served on a large platter so you could sample everything with the injera (pancake). No cutlery. The food was excellent, nicely seasoned and slightly spicy. The service was excellent; if you wanted something, it was brought to you without being pushy. Friendly and willing to explain the dishes. You're not left out after you've finished your meal; you can still relax and linger at the table.

Friendly staff, delicious food, and affordable. I'll definitely be back.

To many people in a small place, but the food was tasty 😋

First time eating Ethiopian food, great place to do so, we loved it!!!

The waitress was really kind and the delicious food was brought to our table very fast. Very good services!

The best African restaurant I have ever eaten at. Especially the fish dish is delicious. Very friendly service and nice atmosphere. A bit of a wait for your food, but it is more than worth it.

Fantastic food and super nice service! Definitely recommended!

My dad has had Ethiopian food elsewhere in Europe and the USA, wanting to introduce it to me. I loved it. It was busy the night we came, but everything tasted great, the staff were friendly and on point and we had a great experience.

Cannot recommend this place enough. We had a vegetarian in our group of six and had the waiter choose a few dishes for all of us to split. Super accommodating on that front and a much better group experience than you might get going somewhere else for dinner because of the tearing and sharing of the bread and platter. If we were visiting for more than a couple days, would definitely go back and try more of the menu.

Very fine food. Attentive service.

Such good food, lots of vegetarian/vegan options, fair prices and super kind staff. Will come back here!

An ideal restaurant for sharing a friendly meal, even late at night! The dishes were delicious and the menu offers a wide vegetarian selection.

Some of the most flavoursome & hearty food you will ever have the honor of experiencing. 🥣 This is the true definition of SOUL food ✴️ In terms of the atmosphere it is one of a kind, you are surrounded by authentic Ethiopian/Eritrean-style art, even the ceiling is painted blue like the sky! ☁️ We got the mixed plate vegan option to try a bit of everything, and we are honestly speechless 😶 Do yourself a favour, if you are a lover of food, and try this place 💗 If I could give more stars, I would ... 🤩

Was very tasty! Super varied, the chicken is so tender that it falls off the bone!

food was amazing but because they were short on staff so the service was a bit slow. overall I wouldn’t mind it that much

Incredible Ethiopian food! Great portions, really nice service and incredibly vegan-friendly! Best injera in Amsterdam.

Small, cozy Ethiopian restaurant. Friendly service. You eat with your hands (no cutlery) by tearing off pieces of a pancake and eating your chosen main course with them. You do need to like spicy food.

Food was nice but the service isn’t so attentive. Once you finish your food they don’t come back to your table to check if you want anything else, we were hoping for another drink or dessert but eventually just paid and left

The food was great and the service was excellent, and the music was nice too! Suitable for groups.

What a fantastic experience! The food was delicious and full of flavor, carefully prepared and presented. Every bite was a delight. The customer service was excellent – ​​friendly and attentive. Highly recommended for a delicious evening out!

It's a very small restaurant, but you won't have to wait long; you'll be served right away. This is thanks to the clever service. Each order comes on a large, round platter, whether you're ordering for one or five people. It looks very inviting and invites you to try what your partner ordered. Vegetarian and vegan options are readily available and incredibly delicious. Go eat here soon; so far, you don't know what you've been missing.

Very cozy restaurant with great food!

Fantastic food! Service was excellent with an ever smiling and patient server.

Discovered it quite by chance. The food was absolutely amazing. We ordered both meat and vegetarian dishes and couldn’t stop eating even after we were completely stuffed. Highly recommend. Staff were really nice though service is a bit slow (as is common in Amsterdam)

If you are looking authentic homemade price for value food this Ethiopian restaurant is the spot

Amazing food. Spicier than expected but definitely tasty

One of my favorite restaurants in Amsterdam

The food here is delicious. We’ve been back many times and it never disappoints.

Wow!!!! This place blew my mind. Got the veggie trio dish and was absolutely blown away. Best Ethiopian I’ve ever had.

+ very friendly staff + cozy, colorful atmosphere + delicious authentic food + vegetarian dishes also available + good value for money + clean toilets

A surprisingly small place with incredibly good service and the food was really delicious. It is a nice, cozy tent that I often walked past before. (The only point of attention is that they can run a dustpan/swiffer over the walls and cupboards.) But if you are in the area and want to eat surprisingly good food, Fenan Klein Afrika is a very good choice.

It was the first time we went to an Ethiopian; Sidon's help when choosing the dishes has been great. Highly recommended, good quantity and quality.

Delicious food and super friendly employees. I will definitely come again!!

If you want to eat real Ethiopian food in Amsterdam with a delicious incara this is the address.

Delicious food Cosy atmosphere Great service

Cozy atmosphere, excellent service, and delicious food. I’ll definitely return soon :)

Lovely service and great food. We had not been there for 4 months but were recognized with a smile!

Been here 2 years ago, at that time the staff assumed me doesn't eat raw beef, therefore he served me Kifto with cooked beef, which was also delicious, this time I specifically asked them to give me Kifto with raw beef, and there it is, it's more delicious and that's the true taste of Ethiopia. The restaurant is popular therefore reservation in advance is needed.

Best Ethiopian in town! Heartily people, 100% organic dishes, 100% wheat free injeras, amazing tastes and warm atmosphere.

Always delicious and authentic. What is extra nice is that the dishes are gluten-free as standard, the injera is tasty and the flavors are wonderfully spicy. 'Primal food' for our children from Ethiopia. It is very nice that there is no adjustment towards the mild Western cuisine. Generous portions, even though our kids really eat it. Highly recommended. Also plenty vegan. Sorry, friendly, sweet, kind service and the cook/owner always gives our boys extra attention.

Delicious food, nice atmosphere and super friendly people!

A cozy lovely dinner with authentic and delicious dishes 😋 big portions with affordable prices and friendly staff ☺️

Very authentic place and delicious hearty food! Also great people working here

I love this place so much, the mushrooms and the lamb are really good! Also you have to try the traditional mango/banana beer they have 😍

Best Ethiopian food I’ve had so far. Everything is delicious , the place is small and cozy and you feel the family business vibe. All my friends enjoyed it and it’s always a pleasure to repeat the experience

Delicious food! Authentic and cozy atmosphere.

Good food but terrible service. The waiter and their manager argued for minutes on why they cannot serve tap water or bottled still water at room temperature. The only option was to pay for a bottle of chilled throat wrenching water.

Very tasty and fun and very busy

If you want to try ethiopian food, i definitely recommend this place :)

Delicious food! We had five dishes split between five people and it was plenty. The injera was spongy and sour and complemented the rich stews well. Great service, cozy and lively atmosphere and prices are quite decent. Highly recommend over all!

Great spot for Ethiopian food. I love the vegetables they pair the dishes with. The meat is good and sometimes can be a bit chewy but the veggies are the best. The portion is generous too.

The dishes are expensive, but man the food is good. They are a bit understaffed I would say. The ambience is great. Been here twice and quite possibly will go back.

Very friendly atmosphere. Service is very friendly, fast and not pushy. The prices are very reasonable. Above all, the food is very tasty and very suitable for sharing. You will be served the dishes on a large platter with the traditional pancakes (injera). This means that everyone sitting at the table can easily enjoy each dish. This place is not only suitable for a nice dinner, but also if you simply want a good meal. The portions are substantial, so you can get back on the road with a well-filled stomach. Top restaurant!

I’ve been coming to this place for almost 8 years and always bring people who visit Amsterdam. Never disappoints! Amazing food and consistent quality!

Delicious authentic food, with good service and a nice atmosphere. The combination dishes are recommended for a first introduction to this cuisine.

Great service and great food. The chicken was especially delicious

This small place stands out for its charming atmosphere and authentic African cuisine. What really sets it apart is the traditional way of enjoying food: with your hands. This way of eating not only adds a touch of authenticity, but also makes the experience unique and immersive. The food is delicious and the way of eating it makes it a whole new experience, I really enjoyed it. Without a doubt, this is a highly recommended place for those looking to try something different and authentic. It is not just about eating, but about living a complete gastronomic experience that combines flavor, tradition and culture.

Delicious, healthy, good price.

We have been in the restaurant for a dinner. Easy to arrive with public transport near the Vondelpark. We have eaten a mixed vegetarian dish and drunk a mango beer. All beautiful and at a very good price.

Banger food, banger vibes, great staff, perfect place

My favourite Ethiopian restaurant in Amsterdam! Can easily make all their vegetarian recipes vegan.

Food is super tasty. We had spinach and sea bream. Enjoy eating with your hands by folding the 'pancake' around the dishes. Relaxed atmosphere and friendly service. Definitely come back to try the other dishes!

Enjoyed a very delicious vegetarian cuisine with friends. Enjoyed very delicious vegetarian meal with friends.

Nice place, the food was delicious. Enjoyed it. A bit spicy, but doable. Pleasant ambience.

Delicious food, definitely coming back! We were a group of 4 people, and ordered three stews to share (beef, seafood and lamb), recommended by the restaurant. It was probably one of the best choices! I made a reservation via the Google Maps chat feature, which was easy and smooth.

We looove (vegan) Ethiopian food and the food here was wonderful and the vibe really cosy! I was a bit disappointed they wouldn’t serve us tap water, even though we drank a good amount of wine… That being the only negative point, I’d totally recommend them!!

Super tasty food! It is also very good gluten-free here.

Super nice and cozy restaurant! Friendly and hospitable staff, highly recommended! We especially loved the chicken!

Nice little restaurant, nice staff and super good food. There is also a huge vegetarian selection and the prices are great.

The food is soooo good! You'll need a reservation because there are few tables and it fills up quickly. The ingera is gluten free, as are (I think) all of the dishes! This is a must visit in Amsterdam!

So nice atmosphere and impressive cooking. I guess they seem to have tweaked the seasoning a bit to make it milder and not overly spicy (although I prefer it that way).

Super tasty food, cozy atmosphere. Recommended

Delicious food, very friendly, family-run restaurant. Just a great experience all round.

Food is mega taste and enough vegetarian options. Cosy and cute inside, good for a date.

Super cozy restaurant with delicious, cheap, authentic food and friendly service.

Best restaurant in the city. Fresh, flavorful, you can feel it’s made with quality ingredients and with love. I’ve tried most things on the menu and it’s always exceeds expectations. Service is great and it’s always a vibe inside.

We had a large party and every one enjoyed so much!

Easily the best restaurant in Amsterdam. Best dorro wot I've ever had

I came here 5 years ago and still think about it sometimes... unbelievable flavors

Food was excellent, great experience and highly recommended

Delicious! Been wanting to try Ethiopian/East African food for a long time, glad I did here. Perfect dishes to share, and three dishes for 15-20 euros are enough for the four of you. The atmosphere was very friendly, a real family business and a favorite with the locals. The only downside was the music, which I didn't find very atmospheric. Be sure to try the banana beer!

Good grief this is the best Eritrean/Ethiopian food I’ve ever had! We both got the vegetarian. If you haven’t had food like this it will come on the same plate with the bread under and around it. You eat with your right hand, tearing off the bread and grabbing each dish with it. If you’re wondering why there are no people in the one photo it’s because we got there RIGHT before everyone did and the tables were full! In Amsterdam reservations are common so make one if you plan to eat here (and you should!). This restaurant is vegetarian-friendly. And the menu says they can cater to vegans, too.

Very tasty food, great friendly waitress. We recommend

DELICIOUS food, super fun concept and always the right amount (but just a bit too much) The staff sometimes seems a bit awkward, but the food is really fantastic

Great food but no free tap water and there's mold and dripping ceiling in the men's bathroom

Perfect authentic African food with satisfying portions!

Authentic Ethiopian food with fantastic Habesha hospitality!

Flavourful Ethiopian platter. The portion size was filling. Very tasty meat dishes!

The secret of Amsterdam. Delicious Ethiopian/Eritrean food, good atmosphere and unparalleled service. Be surprised by Little Africa!!!!

Very tasty food, we had the chicken (recommended!!!) and the mixed vegetable dish with spinach, pumpkin and beans. Great tent!

Awesome place. Would recommend the combination dish and of course the extra Injera

Great place, great food, cozy local supermarket, relaxed service. Always good!!

Absolutely delicious food! Do it!

Such a gem of a place, amazing for a dinner with friends! The food is so delicious and there are a lot of great vegetarian and vegan options. They also have very interesting drink options, like mango or banana beer, and honey wine. I will come back again and again for sure!

Fantastic food and really good vibes!