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Nunu Ethiopian Fusion
Category: Restaurants Ethiopian Ethiopian [Edit]
1178 Queen Street WToronto, ON M6J 2J5
Neighbourhoods: West Queen West, Beaconsfield Village
(647) 351-6868
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
13 reviews for Nunu Ethiopian Fusion
13 reviews in English
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Review from Alicia V.
Toronto, ON
4/17/2012
loved the food! loved the service!
Unlike most ethiopian places they give you the option of sharing or having your own plate. I like the food served both ways, but it's nice to have that option (especially if you're with a large group)
Delicious! -
Review from Jennifer L.
Toronto, ON
4/15/2012
I've walked by Nunu countless times over the past months and finally saw the reviews for this place and decided to check it out.
I haven't had Ethiopian food in years and was really impressed with Nunu. The design and decor is lovely and the ambiance is so nice. They burn a light incense throughout restaurant and they have a long bench down one side of the wall with pillows for comfort. We went on Friday evening and they had a guy playing guitar and singing which was a nice touch.
We ordered the misto meat for two which was essentially a plater of stewed meats, veggies, salad and rice all on top of injera (fluffy flat bread) served on a large platter.
The food was very flavouful and extremely tasty and the cocktails, particularly the raspberry Collins were excellent.
Prices are reasonable and the staff were very friendly. Would recommend this place to everyone!!! -
Review from Melinda M.
Toronto, ON
3/2/2012
Really good food, nice people.
The decor leaves a bit to be desired. When you walk in it looks quite stark and plain, but it's more cozy than it looks.
The food is delicious, but if you are looking for an authentic experience, you won't get it here, which may be good for the timid. They provide forks here (without being asked), which isn't my normal experience with this cuisine. Regardless, the food is delicious. We tried the beef tartare and the misto misto (mixed veggie and meat) and everything was really well seasoned, and had a little heat. God injera too.
Also of note, they are a testing ground for Amsterdam beer. Tried some really tasty brown ale. -
Review from Martin W.
11/19/2011 1 Check-in Here
I had an amazing experience here. Ordered the Misto misto, which is the meat and veggie platter served on injera and shared with others. Everything on the platter was really yummy, with standouts being the spicy beef and salad. I also ordered an Ethiopian style stout beer whose name I have forgotten and enjoyed it. Afterwards, I had a cinnamon tea that was great.
This was the best Ethiopian food I've had. The ambiance, pleasant music, and friendly staff only added to the experience. I'll definitely be back to try some of the other dishes on the menu. -
Review from Coy W.
11/26/2011
I'd recommend if you're unsure what to get the first time you're here that you should try the Misto Misto sample platter. There are meat and vegetarian only sample platters. It has a little bit of everything minus the steak and gives you a good idea of what you may or may not like and honestly I can't imagine there being much that one wouldn't like on the platter.
The platter comes on a plate with a large piece of injera (a flat flatbread) and samples presented nicely over the injera. I really enjoyed every item in the platter but my favourite items were the salad, the beats and the spicy beef. I'm actually craving the spicy beef at the moment and I'm 500 km away from here!
I also had a chance to try some of their house beer which comes from a brewery in the Netherlands. I had a blonde and it was a decent beer. Very traditional and nothing funky with it.
I finished my meal with a roast banana and ice cream which was good.
They had cool music going all night and eventually someone came in to play some live music. The staff are friendly and the ambiance is very nice. I'd definitely come back as the prices are very reasonable and did I mention I'm craving the spicy beef? -
Review from N Y.
Toronto, ON
2/28/2012
4.5 stars!
This was a great first experience of Ethiopian food! My boyfriend and I ordered the vegetarian and meat platter to share, and it was delicious. We went for dinner and the lighting was quite dim, so it was difficult to see what we were eating. Regardless, it was a great experience and the food was very flavourful. It was a bit pricey ($20 each person) but that's expected in the Queen West area. -
Review from Mackenzie C.
Toronto, ON
1/14/2011
Went to NuNu last night and I must say, for my 1st ever experience with Ethiopian food, this place was very good. The food was excellent, I got the meat platter (forgot what its called), and everything was spiced perfectly and deliciously. The Injera was actually pretty good, I was warned that it was either a hit or miss for most people, but for me I enjoyed everything about the food.
The highlight of the meal for me was the "Coffee ceremony" we ordered at the end. Now I'm not any expert of coffee or anything but this was some amazing coffee.
Only downside to the meal was I thought the service could have been a little bit more engaging. As Erin B said in her review below, She did everything she was supposed to do but she could have engaged the table a little better in the sense that ALL of us were Noobies to Ethiopian cuisine and asked for advice on what to order and she just wasn't that helpful.
Overall tho, I would definitely recommend Nunu to anybody who wants to experience Ethiopian food. -
Review from shivani a.
Markham, ON
10/11/2011
My first experience with Ethiopian food. I was skeptical.
VERDICT: AMAZING!! Will DEFINITELY be coming back here! Food was so flavourful, well priced, and lots of variety for vegetarians and meat eaters alike! -
Review from Erin B.
4/18/2010
I'm certainly no expert on Ethiopian food, but I have eaten at a couple Ethiopian places and the food at nunu was the best I've had. I went with four friends for a celebratory diner. We shared a meat and veggie combo and the food was excellent! Some piles of stuff were spicy and some were not as spicy and all were completely wonderful.
The only thing that would have improved our experience was a more... involved? server. Our server was pleasant, certainly, and fulfilled the necessary steps of service, but the experience would have been improved if she had, for example, taken the time to explain each of the wonderful piles on the platter of food.
We had the Ethiopian coffee service to finish the meal and it was the perfect finale. We loved the ceremony and the smell of the frankincense almost as much as the thick, rich coffee. I'd go back in an instant. -
Review from Adrian P.
East York, ON
1/11/2010
Of the 5 or so Ethiopian restaurants I've been to in the city this is one of the better ones.
I'd been to the Ethiopian restaurant beside this place (called Addis Ababa) several times and had noticed this restaurant while in the neighbourhood.
It was a relatively slow late night when I walked in and had the good fortune to speak to the 2 owners Nunu and her husband and they were both very nice (even providing a free desert). I found out that she was actually the sister of the woman who runs Addis Ababa and had worked at the other restaurant for years.
The food was very well spiced and prepared but a few of the hot dishes weren't as well heated as I would've liked. I'll have to go back and see how they prepare things the next time.
I'm not a huge fan of the modern decor, but I didn't find it offensive either.
This place is worth trying out and keeping an eye on! -
Review from Roma E.
Toronto, ON
8/14/2011
I've been to Nunu twice now, and had a wonderful experience both times. The staff is friendly, the owners even more so, and the food is wonderful. Injera is soft and fluffy, and doesn't have that weird, underlying tartness that many restaurants seem to produce.
We had the Veggie platter and the combo platter (Misto Misto, $19/person) and wiped everything clean. The salad she serves comes with lovely crisped onions in a very light vinaigrette, the spicy chicken was delicious and the lentils (3 varieties in the veg platter) were very flavourful without being overly spicy.
Also, try the Caipirinha and the Tej Cocktails, neither of which skimps on the flavour.
Ended the meal with the Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony, where they bring out the roasting espresso beans before grinding them and serving shots of very strong (but delicious) coffee with a side of incense of Frankincense. Didn't much care for the Creme Caramel dessert (too much orange flavouring - which they should have mentioned beforehand. I don't like people messing around with Creme Caramel), but the overall experience was wonderful. Will definitely be going back. -
Review from Lauren C.
Scarborough, ON
4/13/2011
Nunu stands out to me like a sore thumb. I must say, the name intrigues me so much I just had to get myself over and see this Nunu that was spreading like a bad cold sore. When I was first introduced to Ethiopian food I thought to myself 'Ethiopians have food and spices?' I wonder what their kitchen looks like. I'd order take out Nunu, but that's a personal preference. The environment is nice and chilling. The food that you'd find inside of Nunu would actually shock you just like a blow to the face. The place that Nunu is located is so accessible to new comers and in a very friendly neighborhood. Don't miss out at your experience with Nunu, enjoy the flavourful taste while it's not too cold outside.
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Review from Christa B.
11/4/2011
I've eaten a lot of Ethiopian food in the area and always voided Nunu thinking the vegetarian selection would be just like Addis Ababa next door but tonight I learned I was quite mistaken. My partner decided it was time to try it feeling tired of the other Queen and Bloor west spots, he picked up two huge portions of the veg combo which we are told is vegan as well. The flavours were sophisticated, clean and utterly delicious. I can't recommend this enough and I will be back. The injera is light and soft as well and the salad with the crispy onions and fresh vegetables was so flavorful and not an afterthought like most of the salads in the veg combos. Can't wait to have it again.
