Lion of Judah Ethiopian American Cuisine - Valdosta (GA)

5 /5 SHAWN: I am so impressed with this restaurant. My family doesn’t like to try new foods because they are picky but my son has celiac disease and a severe gluten allergy so finding places that can accommodate him are few and far between and the majority of Ethiopian food is naturally gluten free so we gave it a try. The food was amazing, the service was great, and they went above and beyond to make sure my son didn’t get sick. The wait was kind of long but honestly it was worth it and a lot of the wait was because they were being extra careful about keeping our food gluten free and safe from cross contact. We will definitely be going back.

5 /5 P H: I couldn’t resist stopping here again while driving from Florida to Georgia. This Ethiopian restaurant and staff is so amazing . The food is full of flavor, and I especially love how many excellent vegetarian options they offer. The tofu and mushroom dishes are delicious and so well seasoned. It’s not easy to find Ethiopian places with so many thoughtful vegetarian selections. I only wish they had a location in Tampa!

5 /5 Da Nia: I usually try to find spots suited for my vegetarian husband. I look for spots with a wide selection of vegetarian options that are made to order with fresh non frozen ingredients. This spot was definitely it! Sambusas made of lentil and one of tofu. Yum!!!! Husband had the yellow lentil Wot and truly enjoyed it. I had the beef tibs. Both meals include Injera which is a fermented teft pancake like bread used to scoop your meal up with. We had utensils but did try to eat it the traditional way. Hibiscus and Lemonade were the drinks kf the evening. Husband loved the hibiscus also known as Sorrel in Jamaica. The ambience was very traditional. They had a video with music and videos of scene of Ethiopian. Please check this out!

5 /5 Steve: To be perfectly honest we had no idea what to expect out of Ethiopian food. We were actually somewhat scared of what it could be. We were very very pleasantly surprised at how delicious everything was. Nothing that was a fear for us to begin with came to pass. There was nothing out of the ordinary or weird to eat. But I will say that everything we did have to eat was quite delicious. My son likened it to being very similar but not the same as Indian food without all of the curry. There wasnt one thing that we got that was not just absolutely delicious. We will 10 out of 10 go back.

5 /5 Darlene Mars: Such a wonderful experience every time! Every detail from the sambusas to the soups, salads, entrees, coffee, and desserts are consistently flavorful and delicious. Ive come here with vegan and non-vegan friends, some adventurous and some non-adventurous eaters and everyone loved it. I even brought my 4 year old and she asked if we could come back before she even finished her dessert! The people who serve here are kind and the owners are genuinely lovely people. Theyre always grateful to see their guests and always looking to give us the best food experience possible. The food is fulfilling in, not only flavor, but in nutrients so I feel satisfied and healthy eating here. This place is a staple for me. Highly recommend!!