Yetenbi Kitfo Restaurant is an Ethiopian and Eritrean restaurant at 181 Princess Road in Manchester. The casual, welcoming dining room focuses on the shared style of eating central to the region’s food, with rich stews and sautéed dishes served over or beside injera.
Lamb dishes include awaze tibs simmered with onion, tomato and pepper, lega tibs sautéed with vegetables and butter, and drier spiced tibs with shredded injera. The restaurant’s name also points to kitfo, an Ethiopian preparation that gives the menu a distinctive identity.
Plant based choices have an equally important place. Shiro wat turns ground chickpeas into a smooth, savoury stew, split lentils are gently spiced, and beyaynetu gathers several vegetable and pulse dishes onto one colourful platter for sharing.
Mixed platters let a group explore meat and vegetable preparations together, while tea, coffee and soft drinks round out the meal. Injera accompanies much of the menu, but diners with allergies or dietary restrictions should confirm the current ingredients and preparation with staff before ordering.
Address: 181 Princess Road, Manchester M14 4RL, England
Yetenbi Kitfo and Ethiopian Restaurant Menu
Breakfast
Scrambled Eggs
Eggs cooked with onion, tomato, and green pepper. Served with injera or bread.
Chechebsa
Thin wheat bread, chopped into small pieces, mixed with butter and a special spice blend.
Dullet
A rich stew of lamb or beef tripe, combined with lean beef, liver, diced onions, and green peppers.
Genfo
A porridge made from wheat flour boiled in water, served with butter and spices.
Ful Medames
A hearty dish of fava beans, simmered with onions, tomatoes, and herbs.
Beef Dishes
Special Kitfo
Beef tartar well-cooked seasoned with herbal butter, mitmita, and cardamom served with chopped collard greens (Gomen) and homemade cottage cheese (Ayib).
Gored Gored
Chunked beef well-cooked seasoned with herbal butter and mitmita.
Kitfo
Beef steak tartare made with finely minced, raw beef, seasoned with mitmita (spicy chili powder) and niter kibbeh (clarified butter).
Shekla Tibs
Cubed beef sautéed until crisp, seasoned with onion and green pepper, and served with injera.
DENGESA
Chopped collard greens made for perfection with herb butter served with yetenbi home made cottage (Ayeb)
Meat Firfir
Tender pieces of beef sautéed with onions, tomatoes, and green peppers, then combined with shredded injera for a delightful mix of textures and flavors.
Lamb Dishes
Lega Tibs
Tender lamb cubes, sautéed with onion, tomato, butter, and green pepper.
Awaze Tibs
Tender lamb cubes simmered in a rich sauce of onion, tomato, and pepper.
Tibs Firifir
Cubes of spiced lamb cooked with onion, tomato, ghee butter, green pepper, and shredded injera.
Alicha Tibs Firifir
Savory lamb sautéed with mild spices, onions, and tomatoes, then mixed with shredded injera for a delightful blend of flavors and textures.
Gomen Besiga
A comforting dish featuring tender pieces of beef simmered with kale (gomen) and seasoned with a blend of spices.
Doro Wot
Tender chicken slow-cooked in a rich, aromatic berbere sauce and infused with herbal butter. Served with a boiled egg and injera, offering an authentic taste of tradition.
Vegan & Vegetarian Dishes
Shiro Wat
A flavorful and creamy stew made from ground chickpeas, simmered with onions, garlic, and a blend of spices.
Firfir
A combination of sautéed shredded injera with onions, tomatoes, and spices, available in vegan and meat options.
Split Lentiles
Split lentils simmered in a gently spiced sauce until soft and flavourful. Served as part of our vegetarian offerings or as a side dish alongside other mains.
Sphagetti
Pasta cooked in a rich Ethiopian tomato sauce, infused with aromatic berbere spices for a unique and flavorful twist.
Bozena Shiro
A unique dish featuring a blend of rich chickpea stew (shiro) combined with tender pieces of beef.
Mixed Platters
Beyaynetu
A colourful assortment of vegetarian dishes handpicked by our chef. This platter offers a variety of flavours from lentils to vegetables, making it a delightful choice for plant-based diners.
Yetenbi Special
A curated selection of our chef’s finest vegetarian and meat dishes. A delightful mix of flavours and textures.
Kids Menu
Beef burger
A kid-friendly beef burger seasoned lightly for a mild taste, served in a soft bun with lettuce, tomato, ketchup, and chips on the side.
Chicken Nuggets
Crispy, golden chicken nuggets perfect for kids, served with a mild garlic and onion dipping sauce for extra flavour.
Chicken Goujons
Tender strips of chicken coated in crispy breadcrumbs, served alongside chips and ketchup.
Chicken Burger
A chicken burger featuring mild seasoning in a soft bun layered with lettuce, tomato, ketchup, and chips.
Hot Drinks
Tea
Cinnamon Tea
Green Tea
Ginger Tea
Cappuccino/Latte
Espresso
Hot Checoloate
Beers
Ethiopian Beer
Budweiser
Habesha
St. Georges (Eth Beer)
Stella
Wines
Red (Glass)
White (Glass)
Spirits
Whisky
Vodka
Gin
Other Drinks
Red Bull
Bottled Water
Sparking Water
Large Sparkling Water Bottle
Ethiopian Speciality Drink
Ethiopian Honey Wine
A sweet yet complex honey wine that pairs beautifully with both spicy dishes or as a dessert indulgence.