WASS ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT, Hamilton - Updated 2024 Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Restaurant Reviews - Food Delivery & Takeaway

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Experience a taste of Africa in downtown Hamilton, Ontario. The WASS Ethiopian Restaurant offers meals for vegetarians and meat lovers alike.

PRICE RANGE

$8.00 – $15.00

CUISINES

African, International, Healthy, Ethiopian

Special Diets

Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options

Meals

Lunch, Dinner

FEATURES

Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service

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4.5

94 reviews

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Corktowner

4 contributions

Wass…What a delightful discovery!

Feb 2024 • friends

We finally went to Wass to find out for ourselves what all the fuss is about. We’ve heard and read about their African food specialties and we were certain that we would like it…but wondered if it was just hype. What a wonderful surprise to find that it was everything that we heard about …and then some. The food is amazing…absolutely scrumptious. We shared chicken and lamb stews which arrived on huge platters, steaming hot and fresh. The mixture of tantalizing aromas and spices delighted our senses, so much so, that we felt like we were on an adventure . The portions are large and very reasonably priced and easy to share. I highly recommend that you go on an adventure yourself and visit this amazing restaurant…it’s an experience. You won’t be disappointed.

Written February 27, 2024

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Lisabeth R

1 contribution

A lovely different experience of communal food

Mar 2023 • couples

My husband and I are adventurous with food and had never tried Ethiopian. We ordered two lunch specials brought on one large tray. The tray was covered with injera, a spongy, crepe-like teff bread that is not easy to make (I read about it afterwards). We had a lamb stew, a chicken stew, three kinds of lentils, cooked greens, a cabbage dish, beets, green salad, and a bit of white crumbly cheese vaguely similar to feta. We scooped it up with bits of injera and had a spiced tissue made with clo, cinnamon and cardamom. It made for a wonderfully vibrant meal and we truly appreciate this enterprising couple who have transplanted themselves and their cuisine in Hamilton. They bravely survived the pandemic and I hope that many more Canadians will try this food culture that represents communal values, ingenuity and brightness.

Written March 31, 2023

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Kevin M

Hamilton1 contribution

Wass restaurant

May 2022 • friends

Perfect Ethiopian food. Amazing service. Will be returning here for years to come. If you’ve never had Ethiopian cuisine, you must try it. The flavours and tastes are amazing. There is something for everyone. And you get to enjoy the company of your friends and family at the same time. Can’t wait for our next visit!

Written May 29, 2022

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Al B

St. Catharines10 contributions

Difficult ingress.

Jan 2024 • solo

Love to try your restaurant. Been there a couple of times since moving to James South, but I get as far as those mountainous stairs at your north entrance, and head elsewhere. I would think that being so close to St Jos, you might have chosen a more friendly location for people who are of restricted mobility, and this area has lots of us. And no, take away is not a substitute for a nice sit down meal. One of your neighbours.

Written January 27, 2024

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Hermon M

2 contributions

Best habesha food

Aug 2023 • business

Best customer service and most energized owners, made our stay in Hamilton perfect with delicious Ethiopian and Eritrean food

Written August 24, 2023

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Michel P

Hamilton427 contributions

I think I’m Ethiopian now

Jun 2023 • family

This was my first experience in an Ethiopian restaurant and it was quite a positive one. From the friendly service to the delicious food, it truly was worth going out of my comfort zone. We chose a platter of chicken, and two types of lamb, along with a variety of vegetarian sides (corn, pulse, greens, cabbage, beets, etc). The injera (bread used to pinch the food) was amazing and the food was spicy but not overly so that you don’t taste anymore. A great balance that filled three of us, with leftovers in the end. Succulent!!!

Written June 18, 2023

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rm_nyc1

Stratford18 contributions

Great Ethiopian Food in Hamilton Ontario.

Mar 2023 • solo

WASS Ethiopian Restaurant in Hamilton is superb. The food is fresh, delicious and spicy. Highly recommended !

Written April 1, 2023

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Marko V

1 contribution

Will come again

Sep 2021 • friends

Excellent food, chill server. We ordered two veggie combos and a meat combo for five of us. And I'm about to explode.

Written September 3, 2021

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David B

North Bay621 contributions

A Taste of Something Different

Sep 2019 • none

This is my partner's favourite place so when we were taking her son out for his birthday dinner and he said he wanted to come here she was very happy. We've been here many times and we always go for that same dishes. The Vegi Combo Plate with Tibs ($50.85) was as always very tasty offering a good variety of different tastes. We needed an extra order of Ingera ($1.00) and my partner has a glass of Shiraz ($6.00). We also had the Coffee Ceremony ($12.00). If you have never been and have an adventurous side Wass is well worth a visit. You rip of pieces of Ingera, you then use the ingera to pick up your food, no utensils here unless you ask for them. As well if it's your first time and you like coffee it is worth having the coffee ceremony where you learn a little bit about the Ethiopian culture and enjoy some very good coffee. I think with Wass you are likely to either love it or hate it, but I think it is worth a try.

Written September 30, 2019

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Vancouverski

81 contributions

You have to try this special place

Aug 2019 • none

Its the way you eat with no utensils and the Ethiopian soft flat bread that you eat with that makes this so special. It was not busy when we were there and its hard to believe as the cost was reasonable and the food fantastic. Will return again for another visit.

Written August 13, 2019

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Emily B

Burlington111 contributions

Wonderful authentic Ethiopian restaurant!

Dec 2018 • couples

I wanted to have Ethiopian food for my birthday meal, and my husband did not disappoint when he made a reservation at Wass restaurant. The food was delicious and well presented. The service was shy but friendly and not rushed, which was nice for a birthday meal.

Written February 12, 2019

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0919kristina

Stoney Creek3 contributions

Great flavour! Great experience!

Dec 2018 • couples

We enjoyed the vegetarian platter and lamb skillet. Both were delicious and very filling for two. My husband has been again since and I am sure we will be returning. Our young son was not a big fan, so I would not recommend for families with young children who are not used to trying new foods (although non-spicy flavours were friendly for all ages).

Written December 12, 2018

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James J

Ancaster65 contributions

Great food, modest price. If you like Indian food, you'll love this. Seriously. Go!

Nov 2018 • couples

I live in constant fear that this place will close and then I'll have to go to Toronto for my Ethiopian food cravings. Great choices for meat eaters and vegetarians. Meals served and eaten with a traditional teff flour bread called injera - but they will happily give you cutlery if you ask. Alcohol served but even just the coffee is awesome. Service is friendly and fast. Seriously. Go. You will love it.

Written November 10, 2018

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Marnie W

Hamilton51 contributions

An Old Favourite

May 2018 • friends

Order the coffee ceremony: just amazing and a reminder that chugging a Tim Horton's in a car is not how coffee was meant to be consumed. And then enjoy the plentiful must-be-shared platter (veggie or omnivorous) and treat your tastebuds to flavourful, occasionally spicy (but not overly hot) concoctions your server will cheerfully explain. The injera is perfect: moist but not too moist, a sturdy way to deliver outstanding flavours to your increasingly-happy mouth :)

Written June 1, 2018

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MrsWhite1006

Toronto99 contributions

Nice Experience - Good Food

Apr 2018 • couples

I’d recommend. Was introduced to Ethiopian Honey Wine. Was nothing like I’d ever tasted before. Liked it. Took me a minute to figure out I was supposed to drink from the interesting bottle. Food was tasty. Love trying new things. Went with the lamb and vegetarian combo. Great choice for variety. Wasn’t as spicy as expected. Price was reasonable and service was very friendly.

Written April 21, 2018

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