“ Some of the tastiest food I’ve ever had. Fast and friendly service too! I highly highly recommend this place. ”

“ Low key clean restaurant with tasty Ethiopian food in Madison’s Willy St. neighborhood. Menu has a few cross-African dishes including a few uncommon ones like the duck tenders - which I’ve never seen before. Consensus was they were tasty and the sauce and just a little delicious heat. Initially we were a bit put off by the delay in being seated - actually no one greeted us when we entered the restaurant but eventually we found someone to seat us. Our waiter was pleasant and helpful. Appetizers came very fast. The Lentil samosas were quite tasty with a flakey and delicate dough. For this new to Ethiopian food, many dishes are served on a thin sourdough pancake called Injera which is made from Ted grains. It is quite tasty. We ordered our family style with all food served on a giant folded Injera pancake. Pro-tip the pancake under the food soaps up the sauces and is the most delicious! Pro-tip 2 - if you are running out of pancake, your waiter can bring more. Pro-tip 3 tear off a piece of pancake and scoop up the food. Many of the foods will be thick stews easy to scoop up with Injera. We enjoyed The lamb tibs, the Kenyan coconut curry chicken and the Doro wat. Frankly everything was well prepared and tasted delicious. Sauces and flavors are strong and savory - except for the lentils which were pretty mild and a bit plain. Of note is the Injera - it is really well made - quite delicious with just the right amount of sour. Not too heavy or thick. Since Injera is the foundation of a good Ethiopian meal it has to be good. Buraka’s is great! Our Tiramisu expert found it to be a tasty dessert. ”

“ Excellent food with a healthy amount of spicy options. Host was very friendly, and the food was incredible. The dinner combo is a great way to try out a couple of the options on the menu. Great value overall and well worth a visit. ”

“ The food is always excellent. The atmosphere is very nice and so is the staff. ”

“ Food was really good!! Just what we were looking for... Hot great tasting food to warm us up. Got in around 4 pm, food came out pretty fast!! Very nice service never eaten here before but Server explained everythand answered all my questions. I Have to watch out for certain foods. Cause I am allergic, some foods. ”

“ The coconut curry chicken was unique but really good. I also liked the yebeg alicha. Beautiful patio space. Recommend as a fun spot for a casual night out with some friends. Solid wine list too. ”

“ Love love love Buraka! I made a reservation here to celebrate graduating law school. I went with three others and we ordered a bunch of different things, family style. Everything was amazing. We had some really well seasoned and flavorful curry as well as some lentils and a lot of beef. Man was the beef really really good. I 100% need to come back here. I highly suggest coming here, especially if you have never had Ethiopian food before. ”

“ I've been waiting for a beautiful day to try the patio at Buraka, and today did not disappoint. The patio is perfect - quiet, away from the street, and comfortable. The service was excellent! There were meat, vegetarian, and vegan options. I enjoyed my dishes, which came with injera (or you could get rice) and lentil salad. I also got mango passionfruit cheesecake for dessert. Everything was great! ”