Axum Ethiopian Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)
Axum Ethiopian Restaurant is a hidden gem offering a wide array of traditional Ethiopian dishes in downtown Indianapolis. Known for its flavorful entrees like the Derek Tibs and Lamb Awaze Tibs, this restaurant also excels in providing exceptional vegan options such as the Misir Wot and Ataklit Wot. The customer reviews rave about the friendly service, spacious interior, and the unique experience of dining with injera as your utensil. With a variety of vegan combos and meat platters, Axum caters to all taste preferences. Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned Ethiopian cuisine enthusiast, Axum Ethiopian Restaurant promises a delightful culinary journey that won't disappoint. Don't miss out on the chance to savor the warm flavors and hospitable atmosphere of this cultural gem.
Entrees
Derek Tibs
Cubed tender beef marinated with our special sauce and friend with onion rosemary, jalapeno pepper, tomato and a touch of fresh garlic.
Lamb Awaze Tibs
Lightly sauteed tender cubed pieces of lamp mixed with our homemade awaze sauce, onion, garlic, rosemary, tomato and jalapeno pepper.
Zilzil Tibs
Strips of tender beef sauteed in herbal butter, onion, garlic, jalapeno pepper and rosemary.
Doro Tibs
Cubes of boneless chicken sauteed in a special blend of spices, onion, jalapeno pepper, tomato and a touch of garlic & rosemary mixed with herbal butter.
Beef Awaze Tibs
Lightly sauteed, tender, cubed beef,mixed with our home made sauce, onion.
Beef Alicha Tibs
Tender cubed pieces of beef mixed of beef mixed with onion, tomato, jalapeno pepper, garlic and rosemary.
Yebeg Alicha Tibs
Cubed pieces of lamp with onion, tomato, jalapeno pepper, garlic, turmeric sauce and butter.
Misr Wot
Split red lentils simmered in a medium berebre sauce, onion and a pinch of garlic & ginger.
Misir Alicha
Whole green lentils simmered until tender and thick with onion, garlic, ginger and turmeric spice.
Kik Alicha
Split yellow peas simmered until tender with onions, garlic, garlic, ginger and turmeric spice.
Ataklit Wot
Chopped collard greens, potatoes simmered in a mild sauce with onions, garlic, ginger and turmeric spice.
Goment Wot
Chopped collard green, potatoes simmered in a mild sauce with onions, garlic and ginger.
Shiro Wot
Powdered and spiced chickpeas simmered in onion, tomato, and bullion seasoned with a pinch of garlic & ginger.
Vegan
Veggies Combo
Vegan Combo
Red lentils, whole green lentils, split yellow peas, cabbage, collard greens, shiro.
Lentils Vegan Combo Red
Lentils, whole green lentils, split yellow peas and shiro.
Lamp, Beef, Chicken Tibs for 4
Axum Special Lamb Tibs with Vegan for 2 Combo
Red lentils, green lentils, split yellow peas.
Axum Special Chicken Tibs with Vegan for 2 Combo
For 2. Lentils, green lentils, split yellow peas.
Axum Special Beef Tibs with Vegan for 2 Combo
Lentils, green lentils, split yellow peas, collard greens, cabbage, shiro more.
Axum Vegan Red Combo for 2
Lentils, green lentils, split yellow peas, collard greens, cabbage, shiro more.