Axum Ethiopian Restaurant Menu
5844 N Broadway, Chicago, IL
5844 N Broadway, Chicago, IL
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Axum Combos
Veggie Combos
$20.00+
A colorful platter of 8 traditional Ethiopian vegan disshes, including misir wot (lentils), kik alicha (split peas), shiro (spiced chickpea stew), gomen (collard greens), tikil gomen (cabbage), Qosta (spinach), key sir (beet salad), and salata (fresh salad) — served with injera.

Meat and Veggie Combo
$35.00+
A generous platter featuring all 8 traditional Ethiopian veggie dishes, paired with Yebere Wot (spiced beef stew), Doro Tibs (sautéed chicken), and Yebeg Alicha (mild lamb stew). Served with injera for a complete and flavorful experience.

Chef’s Special Combo
$59.00+
A grand feast featuring all 8 traditional Ethiopian veggie dishes alongside a premium selection of meats: Doro Wot, Yebere Key Wot, Yebeg Tibs, Yebere Tibs, Doro Tibs, Kitfo, Gored Gored, and Zilzil Tibs. Served with injera, this combo offers a rich and authentic taste of Ethiopia.

Vegan
Veggie Combos
$20.00+
A colorful platter of 8 traditional Ethiopian vegan disshes, including misir wot (lentils), kik alicha (split peas), shiro (spiced chickpea stew), gomen (collard greens), tikil gomen (cabbage), Qosta (spinach), key sir (beet salad), and salata (fresh salad) — served with injera.

Yellow Split Peas/Ater Kik Alicha
$16.00
Mild and comforting yelow split peas slow-cooked in a delicate blend of turmeric, garlic, and Ethiopian spices, creating a rich and creamy stew.
Red Lentil Stew/ Misir Wot
$16.00
A flavorful dish of red lentils slow-simmered in a rich sauce made with chili peppers, garlic, and aromatic Ethiopian herbs and seasonings - Served with Injera.

Roasted Chickpea Stew/ Shiro
$16.00
A smooth and savory roasted chickpea stew, slow-simmered with garlic, onions, and Ethiopian spices, creating a rich, velvety, and flavorful dish.

Colard Greens / Gomen
$15.00
Tender collard greens sautéed with onions, garlic, and Ethiopian spices, creating a flavorful and nutritious dish.
Cabage/ Tikil Gomen
$15.00
A hearty Ethiopian dish made with sautéed cabbage, carrots, and potatoes, gently simmered with garlic, turmeric, and Ethiopian spices for a mild yet flavorful taste.

Spinach/ Qosta
$15.00
Tender spinach sautéed with onions, garlic, and Ethiopian spices, creating a flavorful and nutritious dish.

Beets Salad/ Keysir Salad
$15.00
Beets, tomato, and onion tossed in our house dressing.

Yetsom Firfir
$15.00
Injera pieces mixed with a flavorful blend of vegetarian stews and spices, creating a hearty, traditional Ethiopian vegan dish.
Beef
Yeber Tibs
$20.00
Succulent beef sautéed with onions, garlic, and Ethiopian spices, served with jalapeños for a rich and flavorful taste.
Yeber Wot/ Beef Stew
$20.00
Tender beef slow-cooked in a rich, spicy chili sauce with onions, garlic, and Ethiopian spices, creating a deep and flavorful stew.
Gored Gored
$22.00
Tender, cubed raw beef seasoned with Ethiopian spices and spiced butter, served fresh for a rich and authentic flavor.
Kitfo
$20.00
Finely minced raw beef seasoned with Ethiopian spices and spiced butter, traditionally served with 2 sides and served with injera.
Zilzil Tibs/ Beef Strips
$24.00
Juicy, tender strips of beef sautéed with onions, garlic, and green peppers in Ethiopian spices, served sizzling hot with injera for a bold and satisfying meal.

Kurt (Takeout)
$20.00
Lamb & Goat
Lamb/ Yebeg Tibs
$23.00
Tender cubes of lamb sautéed with onions, garlic, and Ethiopian spices, served with jalapeños for a bold and flavorful dish.
Lamb Stew/ Yebeg Key Wot (Spicy)
$22.00
Tender lamb slow-cooked in a rich, chili pepper sauce with onions, garlic, and Ethiopian spices for a deep, flavorful stew.
Lamb Stew/ Yebeg Alicha Wot (Mild)
$21.00
Mild and aromatic lamb stew slow- cooked with turmeric, garlic, onions, and Ethiopian spices for a rich and comforting flavor.
Tibs Firfir
$19.00
Injera pieces mixed with sautéed beef, onions, garlic, and Ethiopian spices, creating a flavorful and hearty dish.
Ye Beg Zilzil Tibs/ Lamb Strips
$25.00
Juicy, tender lamb strips sautéed with Ethiopian spices, onions, and peppers, served sizzling hot, served with injera

Chicken
Chicken Stew/ Doro Wot (Spicy)
$20.00
A rich and flavorful Ethiopian chicken stew, slow-simmered in a bold, spiced chili blend (berbere) with caramelized onions, garlic, and ginger, served with

Doro Tibs
$20.00
Tender chicken pieces sautéed with onions, garlic, and Ethiopian spices, served with jalapeños for a bold and flavorful taste.
Important information regarding calories
Adults and youth (ages 13 and older) need an average of 2,000 calories a day. Children (ages 4 to 12) need an average of 1,500 calories a day. Individual needs may vary. For additional nutrition information, contact our restaurant.



