Café Colucci Menu
49 items in 10 sections · $3.00 – $28.00 · Ethiopian Restaurant in Oakland, CA
Café Colucci’s menu lists 49 dishes and drinks, grouped into Cold Drinks, Hot Drinks, Seafood Dishes, Vegan Dishes, Brundo Spice Company, and Order Extra Injera Here! and more. Prices range from $3.00 to $28.00, and a typical item costs about $17.00. Popular choices include Cane Sprite, Shai Kimem Tea, Shrimp Tibs, AtaKilt, and Berbere.
Cold Drinks 3
- Cane Sprite$5.00
The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.
- Cane Coke$5.00
The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
- Diet Coke$3.50
A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.
Hot Drinks 1
- Shai Kimem Tea$6.00
Traditional Ethiopian Spiced Tea- Cinnamon, Cardamom and Cloves.
Seafood Dishes 3
- Shrimp Tibs$25.00
Our pan-fried shrimp features amazing flavor combinations courtesy of Brundo Spice Company’s Berbere and Niter Kibbeh. Lightly sautéed in a mild buttery sauce with onions, bell pepper, jalapeño and tomato. Served with “salata” (salad), a si
- Assa Tibs$28.00
Enjoy Cafe Coluci’s take on “Fish & Chips,” infused with traditional Ethiopian seasonings and flavors. Deep-fried whole tilapia flavored with Brundo Company Spice’s Shiro Mitten and Korerima and served with Ethiopian-style chips (fried pota
- Assa Gored Gored$24.00
Our savory Assa Gored Gored (white boneless fish) is sautéed to perfection with fresh rosemary, onions, garlic, lemon juice and jalapeño. Seasoned with zesty Brundo Spice Company’s Berbere Served with “salata” (salad), shiro and a whole inj
Vegan Dishes 9
- AtaKilt$20.00
Dig into this hearty vegan stir-fry dish filled with cabbage, carrots and potatoes and sautéed with onions, fresh tomatoes, ginger and garlic in Brundo Spice’s Ird (Turmeric). Served with “salata” (salad), a side and a whole injera. Choose
- Shiro Combo$20.00
Another satisfying vegan delight from the motherland! This combination platter features three of our in-house favorites — Shiro, Gomen and Ataklit. Served with “salata” (salad), shiro and a whole injera. Choose from our House injera or a yu
- Eggplant Tibs$23.00
Eggplants have always been a great alternative to meatier classics. Our Eggplant Tibs is no exception. Enjoy the full-bodied flavors of an Ethiopian favorite sauteed with onions, tomatoes, jalapeno. Deliciously seasoned with a host of Brund
- Messer Wot$20.00
This rich organic split lentil stew is a spicier alternative to its subtle cousin, Kik Alicha. Our velvety Messer Wot is prepared with Brundo Spice Company’s Berbere, Mitmita, and simmered in Bessobela, garlic, and red onions. Served with “
- Gomen$20.00
Greens, greens and more [collard] greens! Our Gomen is freshly prepared with onions, tomatoes, garlic & oil and seasoned with Brundo Spice Company’s Korerima and Tikur Azmud. Served with “salata” (salad), a side and a whole injera. Choose f
- Mitten Shiro$20.00
Prepared with Shiro Mitten imported from Ethiopia by Brundo Spice Company, our Shiro is a complex mix of sun-dried, finely-ground chickpeas, chili peppers, and organic herbs. Served with “salata” (salad), a side and a whole injera. Choose f
- Kik Alicha$20.00
This robust and creamy organic split pea stew is flavored with our in-house herbs & Alicha Kimem blend from Brundo Spice Company. Dig into a yummy blend that includes a turmeric sauce prepared with fresh garlic, ginger, and bessobela. Serve
- Vegan Combination$23.50
A Cafe Colucci favorite — our Vegan Combination Platter. Enjoy all things wholesome with a vegan feast featuring staples in traditional Ethiopian cuisine including Azifa, Buticha, Messer Wot, Kik Alicha, Gomen and Atakilt. Served with “sala
- Mushroom Tibs$23.00
Did someone say “Mushroom Tibs?” Yup — this vegan edition of the classic dish is packed with full-bodied flavors. This stir-fry includes shitaki and button mushroom sautéed with garlic, onions, and bell peppers cooked to your spice desire.
Brundo Spice Company 11
- Berbere$11.00
There’s milk and coffee. Sugar and tea. PB and J. And then there’s Berbere and Ethiopian cuisine. The culinary importance of this distinctive blend cannot be understated. Its peppery and mildly sweet tones capture the heart and soul of Ethi
- Awaze$11.00
There are very few spice blends that carry the same full-bodied notes and versatility as Awaze does. Looking for a dip or marinade for your favorite grilled meats? Simply blend this intoxicating chili powder with a hoppy beer or red wine. N
- Ethiopian Niter Kibbeh$15.00
A Brundo Spice Company collaboration with Ahara Ghee! Niter Kibbeh is the spiced clarified butter that hails from Ethiopia and Eritrea. Also known as "tesmi" this rich cooking oil is made a bit differently in every home.Our Traditional Nite
- Korerima$13.00
Not many spices carry the culinary versatility of Brundo’s Korerima (Black Cardamom). Minty yet smoky, earthy yet floral, our open-fire roasted Korerima is guaranteed to quickly join your top five favorite spices. The potency of the whole s
- Koseret$11.00
Native to the Ethiopian highlands, Kosseret is a minty, dried herb most popularly used as a flavorful addition to homemade clarified butter mixes and seasoned oil. Suggested uses: Niter Kibbeh Dried Herb - 1oz Origin: Ethiopia Ingredients:
- Kibbeh Manteria$11.00
Want the secret sauce to almost every Ethiopian dish and stew? Here it is — Manteria (butter seasoning spice). This aromatic blend of wholesome spices and rich herbs is perfect for flavoring clarified butter and seasoning cooking oil. As so
- Shiro Flour$17.00
Shiro is widely-used throughout Habesha culture, especially during fasting seasons such as Lent. The complex mix of sun-dried, finely-ground chickpeas, chili peppers, and organic herbs has been a staple in Ethiopian cuisine for centuries. B
- Bessobela$12.00
Bessobela, also known as “Sacred Basil,” offers a delightful, fruity element to a number of Ethiopian dishes and spice blends. This purple flower is handpicked and sun-dried to preserve its unusual, yet elegant tones. You’ll recognize this
- Mekelesha$11.00
Mekelesha Spice Blend Brundo’s Finishing Spice Mix is a special handcrafted recipe handed down from generation to generation. It is a finishing culinary tradition to sprinkle in at the final stage of stew preparation and it ignites taste bu
- Teff Flour$11.00
1 Pound of ground up Teff Grain
- Mitmita$11.00
Warning: We recommend you proceed with caution on this one! Brundo's Mitmita (Hot Chili Pepper blend) brings together the finest — and hottest! — Ethiopian spices into a one, fiery mixture. Toss it into your favorite pasta sauce, add it to
Order Extra Injera Here! 2
- Wheat Blend$3.00
If you want a taste of Ethiopia in your home, look no further. Injera is the foundation of Ethiopian cuisine — seriously, all stews and sauces are usually served on top of this spongy, pancake-like goodness. Our injera is made in-house from
- Teff Injera$3.00
There’s injera and then there’s Teff Injera. This gluten free alternative to the wheat-blend injera is originally how the grandmas made injera back home — with naturally fermented teff flour and Abish (we used Brundo’s Spice Company's Abish
Salatas 3
- Azifa$14.00
Looking for something, healthy, organic and delicious? Dig into our refreshing Azifa lentil salad made with whole organic lentils, red onions, jalapeno, fresh lemon juice and Brundo Spice Company's Senafitch (mustard seed) sauce — an Ethiop
- Buticha$14.00
Vegans and carnivores alike — enjoy this flavorful blend of “all things chickpea” on a bed of our fresh in-house salata (salad). Our Buticha is a spicy mix of organic chickpeas, garlic, red onions, jalapeño, and red bell pepper. Choose from
- Salata$13.00
Yup — we have our very own Ethiopian-styled salad. It’s more than just the vibrant colors of roma tomatoes, onions, leaf lettuce, jalapeño, and lemon. What makes this dish an Ethiopian staple is the special Ethiopian dressing. Vegan and Glu
Appetizers 5
- Dentich Tibs$13.50
Simple, yet deliciously satisfying, our Denitch Tibs are a perfect pair for any upcoming entree. Made fresh to order, these house-cut potatoes are similar to “chips,” but have an added Ethiopian twist i.e., Brundo Spice Company’s Berbere. V
- Vegan Sambussa$15.50
Who says vegetarians can’t dig in? Our flavorful Vegetarian Sambusa are packed with savory — yet meatless — goodies, including whole lentils, garlic, cilantro, spices, onions, jalapeno and Mitmita from Brundo Spice Company. Enjoy these “poc
- Stuffed Jalapenos$6.00
An Ethiopian Tradition! Jalapenos stuffed with tomatoes, onions, and more jalapenos! Sprinked with Brundo's Berbere Spice
- Polpetti$13.50
Get the party started with half-a-dozen Ethiopian-styled meatballs. Our Polpettis are filled with lean ground beef, garlic, cilantro, and jalapeno. These delectables are topped off with our traditional dairy-based cream called “ayeb” made w
- Beef Sambussa$15.50
Clearly we’re biased but no one else does sambussa’s the way Ethiopians do. These mouth-watering wonton-wrapped favorites are stuffed with minced beef, seasoned with garlic, cilantro, onions, Korerima, jalapeno, and the Mitmita Ethiopian Sp
Meat Dishes 9
- Sega Alicha$23.00
The mild version of our Sega Wot! Our slow cooked spicy beef stew is simmered for hours in an authentic Berbere and Mitmita sauce from Brundo Spice Company. Freshly prepared with chopped onions, grated ginger, pressed garlic, and other trad
- Meat Combination Platter$25.50
A carnivorous feast for true meat lovers! This combination platter is overflowing with some of our favorite meaty dishes — Doro Wot, Doro Alicha, Sega Alicha, Minchet Abish Wot and Gomen. Served with a side of “ayeb” (Ethiopian cheese) “sal
- Sega Tibs$25.00
Diced lean beef marinated for hours in a mixture of fresh herbs and spices, including Brundo Spice Company’s Korerima and Bebere (chili blend). This juicy stir-fry is prepared fresh and sautéed with fresh rosemary, onions, jalapeño and toma
- Doulet$23.00
- Minchet Wot$23.00
Slow-cooked, all-natural lean ground beef simmered in a savory Berbere sauce seasoned with Brundo Spice Company's Tikur Azmud and Korerima, richly infused with caramelized onions and garlic. Served with “salata” (salad), shiro and a whole i
- Kitfo$23.00
A timeless Ethiopian Classic! Minced Raw Meat that is steeped in Nitter Kibbeh- an Ethiopian Ghee that is made using Kosseret and Bessobela and also available to purchase at Brundo.com! Contains Meat and Dairy Pick from our Kitfo Regular or
- Begue Tibs$26.00
Enjoy the delicate flavor and rich texture of our Begue (Lamb) Tibs. Pan-fried to juicy tenderness, our fresh lamb meat is seasoned with Brundo’s Berbere, Mitmita, Korerima, and lightly sautéed with onions, jalapeño & fresh rosemary. Served
- Begue Wot$23.00
Dig into the decadent flavors of our Begue Wot (lamb stew)! Cooked to tender, these moist lamb cubes and shank are simmered in Brundo Spice Company’s Berbere sauce, garlic, minced red onions, and dished with a side of ayeb (cottage cheese)
- Sega Wot$23.00
Our slow cooked spicy beef stew is simmered for hours in an authentic Berbere and Mitmita sauce from Brundo Spice Company. Freshly prepared with chopped onions, grated ginger, pressed garlic, and other traditional herbs and spices. Served w
Doro (Chicken) Dishes 3
- Doro Tibs$24.00
Marinated in traditional Ethiopian Berbere by Brundo Spice Company, these boneless, skinless chicken cubes are sautéed until tender “tibs style” with onions, jalapeño, tomatoes and garlic. Served with “salata” (salad), shiro and a whole inj
- Doro Alicha$22.00
You can’t talk about Ethiopian cuisine without referring to our national dish — i.e., Doro Wot. This is Doro Wot's mild cousin- Doro Alicha! This full-bodied stew is bursting with flavors unique to the motherland. Simmered in our Niter Kibb
- Doro Wot$22.00
You can’t talk about Ethiopian cuisine without referring to our national dish — i.e., Doro Wot. This full-bodied stew is bursting with flavors unique to the motherland. Simmered in our Niter Kibbeh, Berbere and Korerima, all courtesy of Bru
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