"Dahlak first earned Zagat’s stamp of approval in 1997 and has been consistently recognized as one of University City's best ethnic restaurants ever since."
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I was here with a gentleman friend back in 2004 and was completely taken by the quality of both the food and the service. We went there again twice this year (2009), and everything was still as impressive as it had been the first time.
The food is delicious. The portions are generous. The prices are reasonable.The service is quick. The ambiance is fun. I look forward to going back again.
Kampyle.com - "zulma822" - PA - (09/24/2009)
Best Ethiopian food in Univercity city
Everytime I eat at Dahlak it remind me of the time I spent in Africa. The art work of the beautifull african men and women, remind me of my next door neighbors back home. The smell of the "tibs" cooking in the kitchen reminds me of when my mother prepared it for me. The setting and the atmosphere, inside the restaurant and out in the patio, reminds me of the small town I lived in back home. So, for me when I come to Dahlak, im not only coming for the authentic Ethiopian/Eritrean cuisine, Im coming to get a little taste of how I lived both in Ethiopia and Eritrea. Im coming for the friendly service that I usually dont get anywhere else in the city. And I also come for the Doro tibs, with salad, and greens on the side, and to top it off you must have the Ethiopian tea after your meel. Best nights to go for me are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. I usually get there early to snag me up a table outside and enjoy my meal back home style.
CitySearch.com - "HabeshaGirl" (09/11/2008)
In the summer, rain or shine, there is nothing finer than getting bug bites sitting on the back patio, drinking $2.50 Heinekens, listening to Hip-Hop and classic Dub.
I've never eaten here, but I keep coming back. Even in the colder season, it gets a little crowded, but it's still a fun place to go. Baltimore Avenue is such a beautiful neighborhood, and this is one place you can't miss to get its flavor.
YELP.COM - Jake P. - PA - (02/08/2007)
My 'Cheers.' Not quite the same since Amare Solomon (the well, now ex-owner) passed away, but this place will forever live on in my heart and will always be a second home to this here Chica. Nowhere I've ever been has such a unique blend of people or been so full of life and stories. Sniff, sniff, sigh. I miss you Dahlak!!!
YELP.COM - Karen K. - San Francisco, CA - (05/17/2006)
This place gets an extra star because of the outdoor seating, something very lacking in West Philly. When I lived around there, Dahlak was my summer Fiume.
YELP.COM - Joe Z. - Philadelphia, PA - (06/04/2007)
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