Travel video guide
Where to Eat in Addis Ababa: All 3 Spots + Addresses
This guide turns YAMYAM GİBİ ÇİĞ ET YEDİM!!! | ETİOPYA'DA 4 GÜN from Ayhan Mortepe into a practical food map with 3 saved spots around Addis Ababa, Addis Ketema, and XPQF+RQM. The mapped places include a cafe stop, a market, and a supermarket. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Ayhan Mortepe explored the stark contrasts of Ethiopia, ranging from the modern malls of Addis Ababa to traditional villages where raw meat is a staple delicacy. He was particularly struck by the ubiquitous coffee ceremonies and the intense, crowded atmosphere of the local markets where theft is a constant concern. Despite the challenging road conditions and basic living standards, he appreciated the country's unique status as an uncolonized African nation with a rich culinary heritage.
What this map is good for
- Planning a cafe stop or short itinerary in Addis Ababa.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 3 mapped spots into Varedelo so the list stays usable on the ground.
- Using the original video as context, then turning it into a clean place-by-place map.
Featured spots on this map
- Gulifa coffee
Cafe in XPQF+RQM, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, XPQF+RQM, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - Merkato
Market in Dubai tera building, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Addis Ketema, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Hours: Hours available - Queen's Supermarket | Gurd Shola Branch | ክዊንስ ሱፐርማርኬት | ጉርድሾላ
Supermarket in 2R99+W2Q, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Food notes from the video
- Raw minced meat
- Raw cubed meat (Kifto/Gored Gored)
- Traditional coffee
- Sugar cane
- Injera with vegan toppings
- Injera with meat
- Pasta
Experiences captured
- Observed raw meat being sold in open-air butcher shops
- Visited a modern shopping mall in Addis Ababa
- Participated in a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony
- Watched traditional Ethiopian dance performances
- Explored the Merkato open-air market
- Learned about fermented banana root (Kocho) production
- Traveled through rural villages and rough dirt roads
- Stayed in a traditional-style lodge surrounded by wildlife
Official tourism resource
The official tourism portal for Addis Ababa, managed by the Addis Ababa Tourism Commission to promote the city's cultural, historical, and natural attractions.
Planning questions
Where did Ayhan Mortepe eat in Addis Ababa?
This guide maps all 3 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in Addis Ababa.
What are the must-try foods in Addis Ababa?
Creator picks from the video include Raw minced meat, Raw cubed meat (Kifto/Gored Gored), Traditional coffee, Sugar cane. Open the map in Varedelo to see which spot each one is at.
Can I save these spots to use on my trip?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save every spot, get directions, and revisit the guide from your phone while you travel.
Use it on your trip
Save this food map before you go
Keep the mapped spots, creator context, food notes, and planning details together. Varedelo turns the page into a phone-friendly map you can revisit when you are choosing where to go.