Axum - Denver

The shiro and misir wot was pretty good and flavorful! Way better than the Ethiopian restaurant down the street (Abyssinian). Would have given it 5 stars if not for the cockroach I saw crawling on the floor.

It’s my first time to try the Ethiopian dish. I love it. We ordered the Chef Recommended Meats and Veggies, the Specialty Tips and two appetizers. Both are delicious.

Can't speak for authenticity but the food was delicious. My husband and I shared a meat combo and a vegetarian combo. We ordered 31-34 for the meats. My favorite was definitely the traditional drumstick one. The chicken breast one was dry. From the veggies, I liked 41, 42, and 44. I've had better tasting Ethiopian collard greens so I found 43 ok. Service was a bit slow but there was only one waitress working and possibly cooking since she'd disappear for a while but she was nice.

I've visited this restaurant several times because I absolutely love Ethiopian cuisine and would happily eat it every day. Fortunately, Denver has a great selection of Ethiopian restaurants on and around Colfax, all of which I've tried over the years, typically with very enjoyable experiences. That said, Axum stands out as an average option. They don't offer anything exceptional, but they also don't disappoint. Their prices are comparable to other establishments, so that’s not an issue. The food is consistently well-prepared and tasty, but there's nothing particularly unique that makes me eager to choose Axum over the other Ethiopian spots. My 4-star rating reflects more on my affection for the cuisine itself rather than the restaurant specifically. If Axum were the only Ethiopian restaurant in Denver, I’d gladly visit every few months and would give them a 5-star rating. However, since there are a few other places I prefer just a bit more, I rate them a solid 4.

The delicious food makes up for the lackluster service. I hope they can offer separate plates for vegetarians in a group, as it would be better not to mix veg and non-veg items on the same plate for multiple orders. Additionally, it would be great to have a finger bowl to wash our hands when we ask for the bill. Despite this, I would definitely return!