Ethiopian restaurant in Guangzhou, China

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.

Recognised by diners

Vegan & Vegetarian Restaurant of the Year at the That’s Food & Drink Awards — GBA, in 2024 and 2025.

2025People’s Choice
2024People’s Choice

New to injera?

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

Two hands tearing a piece of injera above a platter of stew.
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Tear

Take a small piece of injera from the edge.

A hand holding a folded piece of injera filled with stew above a shared platter.
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Scoop

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

One diner offering another a bite of stew wrapped in injera.
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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.

Through your eyes

  • Four-panel collage of framed wall art, shared platters, food on injera, and Desta's dining room.
  • Coffee being poured from a black Ethiopian pot into colourful patterned cups on a serving tray.
  • A latte with leaf-shaped foam art in a ceramic cup and saucer, resting over a dark menu.
  • A shared restaurant table with a central black serving bowl, side dishes, injera, and bread.
  • An overhead view of a mixed platter with an egg, greens, meat, stews, rice, salad, and bread.
  • A close table-level view of Ethiopian dishes, with an egg-topped red stew in the foreground.
  • A round shared platter with several small dishes arranged over injera and slices of bread around the edge.
  • A decorated black Ethiopian coffee pot, two patterned cups of coffee, and a wooden bowl of snacks on a tray.

Moments shared by our customers.

Know before you visit

Where can I find Ethiopian food in Guangzhou?

Desta Ethiopian Cuisine & Coffee is inside Guangzhou Tokai Hotel at No. 318 Huanshi East Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou. The restaurant is approximately 200 metres from Xiaobei Station, Exit B.

What Ethiopian dishes does Desta serve?

Desta serves shared injera platters and Ethiopian favourites including doro wat, tibs, kitfo, shiro, misir, beyaynetu and traditional Ethiopian coffee. The full menu also includes breakfast, salads, pasta and extra sides.

Does Desta serve vegan Ethiopian food?

Yes. Desta has a fasting and vegan selection with dishes such as beyaynetu, shiro, misir, kik alicha, gomen and vegetable combinations. Ask the team about ingredients and current availability when ordering.

What is injera?

Injera is a soft, porous and gently tangy Ethiopian flatbread, traditionally made with teff. It forms the base of a shared platter and is also used to scoop up stews, meat and vegetables.

What does gursha mean?

Gursha is the Ethiopian tradition of offering someone a bite of food by hand. It is a gesture of affection, friendship and hospitality shared around the table.

What are Desta’s opening hours?

Desta’s Guangzhou Xiaobei restaurant is open daily from 10:00 AM until midnight.

How can I reserve a table at Desta?

Contact Desta by phone, WeChat or WhatsApp with your preferred date, time, party size and contact name. The reservation is complete after the restaurant confirms availability.

Visit Desta

Find us in

Guangzhou Tokai Hotel
No. 318 Huanshi East Road
Yuexiu District, GuangzhouOpen daily 10:00 AM–midnightXiaobei Station · Exit B · approximately 200 m
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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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Contact ID: Desta2023

Catering & other enquiries

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