Ethiopian dining in China

From one injera, a table comes together.

Discover the colours, textures and shared spirit of a Desta platter—one flavour at a time.

Build the platter

The Desta platter comes together

  1. The foundation

    Two shades of injera, one shared platter. Soft, porous and gently tangy, it is both the foundation of the meal and part of every bite.Traditionally made from teff flour, it catches every sauce and brings the platter together.
  2. Vegetarian favourites

    Misir, Kik and Dinich arrive together: spiced red lentils, golden split peas and comforting potato stew.Three earthy flavours, from the warmth of berbere to mellow peas and tender potatoes.
  3. Non-fasting favourites

    Minchet, Tibs and Kikil join the platter: finely minced beef, sautéed beef and a gently seasoned meat stew.Each brings its own texture and depth, from a slow simmer to the heat of the pan.
  4. From the garden

    Alicha Gomen and Habesha Gomen complete the circle: tender cabbage and vegetables alongside deeply savoury leafy greens.Try each on its own, then bring a little of both together in one bite.
  5. The centrepiece

    Doro Wat lands at the heart of the platter: one chicken leg and two boiled eggs in a rich, slow-cooked berbere sauce.An Ethiopian celebration dish, surrounded by eight flavours to explore, combine and share.

New to injera?

There is no single perfect bite. Start with what looks good and build your own.

01

Tear

Take a small piece of injera from the edge.

02

Scoop

Fold it around a little stew or vegetables—injera is both the base and the utensil.

03

Gursha

Offer a bite to someone at your table. Gursha is the Ethiopian tradition of feeding one another as a gesture of affection and friendship.

Visit Desta

Ethiopian food is at its best when there is time to explore the platter and enjoy the company.

Find us in GuangzhouGuangzhou Tokai Hotel
No. 318 Huanshi East Road
Yuexiu District, Guangzhou
Xiaobei Station · Exit B · approximately 200 m
Plan your visit

Reserve a table

Send your preferred date, time, party size and contact name. A booking is complete once the restaurant confirms availability.

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WeChat ID: Desta2023

Groups & occasions

Planning a birthday, team dinner or private gathering? Share the outline so Desta can discuss timing, group size, menu needs and setup with you.

Let’s plan your gathering.

Call us with your preferred date, time and group size. We’ll discuss the details directly with you.

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