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Café Colucci

4.5 (719)$$Ethiopian restaurant

5849 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94608

Café Colucci

5849 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94608

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Appetizers
Polpetti
$13.00
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 with our in-house Niter Kibbeh from Brundo Spice Company and a touch of Brundo Spices’ Berbere and Korerima. (If you’re not a fan of cheese, we’ve got non-dairy options as well!) ****Find this recipe at Brundo.com!**** ===All Spices and Herbs are imported from Ethiopia via Brundo Spice Company and available online at brundo.com ===
Dentich Tibs
$13.00
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. Vegan ****Find this recipe at Brundo.com!**** ===All Spices and Herbs are imported from Ethiopia via Brundo Spice Company and available online at brundo.com ===
Beef Sambussa
$13.50
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 Spice blend from Brundo Spice Company. Contains beef and dairy. ****Find this recipe at Brundo.com!**** ===All Spices and Herbs are imported from Ethiopia via Brundo Spice Company and available online at brundo.com ===
Veg Sambussa
$13.00
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 “pockets-full-of-sunshine” with a side of Ethiopian Style dipping sauce. Contains dairy. ****Find this recipe at Brundo.com!**** ===All Spices and Herbs are imported from Ethiopia via Brundo Spice Company and available online at brundo.com ===
Stuffed Jalapenos
$7.00
An Ethiopian Tradition! Jalapenos stuffed with tomatoes, onions, and more jalapenos! Sprinked with Brundo's Berbere Spice
Salatas
Azifa
$13.00
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 Ethiopian take on horseradish. Served with “salata” (salad) and a whole injera. Choose from our House injera or a yummy Gluten Free teff injera. ****Find this recipe at Brundo.com!**** ===All Spices and Herbs are imported from Ethiopia via Brundo Spice Company and available online at brundo.com ===
Buticha
$13.00
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 our House injera or a yummy Gluten Free teff injera. ****Find this recipe at Brundo.com!**** ===All Spices and Herbs are imported from Ethiopia via Brundo Spice Company and available online at brundo.com ===
Salata
$11.00
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 Gluten Free
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Wheat Blend
$2.50
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 barley, flour, finger millet and Brundo Spice Company’s Abish (Ethiopian fenugreek). Contains gluten. Vegan. ****Find this recipe at Brundo.com!**** ===All Spices and Herbs are imported from Ethiopia via Brundo Spice Company and available online at brundo.com ===
Teff Injera
$2.50
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 which is as close to home as you can get). Gluten-free injera is made from Teff, the smallest grain in the world. This tiny, yet powerful grain, is packed with nutrition. It’s high in protein, iron, & minerals, with high calcium content. Contains no fat or preservatives.
Vegan Dishes
Vegan Combination
$19.50
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 “salata” (salad) and a whole injera. Choose from our House injera or a yummy Gluten Free teff injera. Order Extra Injera under "Injera" in the main menu. ****Find this recipe at Brundo.com!**** ===All Spices and Herbs are imported from Ethiopia via Brundo Spice Company and available online at brundo.com ===
Kik Alicha
$17.50
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. Served with “salata” (salad), a side and a whole injera. Choose from our House injera or a yummy Gluten Free teff injera. Order Extra Injera under "Injera" in the main menu. Served with “salata” (salad), shiro and a whole injera. ****Find this recipe at Brundo.com!**** ===All Spices and Herbs are imported from Ethiopia via Brundo Spice Company and available online at brundo.com ===
Messer Wot
$17.50
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 “salata” (salad), shiro and a whole injera. Choose from our House injera or a yummy Gluten Free teff injera. Order Extra Injera under "Injera" in the main menu. ****Find this recipe at Brundo.com!**** ===All Spices and Herbs are imported from Ethiopia via Brundo Spice Company and available online at brundo.com ===
AtaKilt
$17.50
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 from our House injera or a yummy Gluten Free teff injera. Order Extra Injera under "Injera" in the main menu.
Gomen
$17.50
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 from our House injera or a yummy Gluten Free teff injera. Order Extra Injera under "Injera" in the main menu.
Mitten Shiro
$17.50
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 from our House injera or a yummy Gluten Free teff injera. Order Extra Injera under "Injera" in the main menu.
Shiro Combo
$19.50
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 yummy Gluten Free teff injera. Order Extra Injera under "Injera" in the main menu.
Mushroom Tibs
$19.50
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. Using Brundo’s Spice Company seasonings, you can choose between a mild turmeric blend or a spicy berbere sauce. Served with “salata” (salad), a side and a whole injera. Choose from our House injera or a yummy Gluten Free teff injera. Order Extra Injera under "Injera" in the main menu. ****Find this recipe at Brundo.com!**** ===All Spices and Herbs are imported from Ethiopia via Brundo Spice Company and available online at brundo.com ===
Eggplant Tibs
$19.50
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 Brundo Spice Company's blends including Korerima and Berbere. Served with “salata” (salad), shiro and a whole injera. Choose from our House injera or a yummy Gluten Free teff injera. Order Extra Injera under "Injera" in the main menu. ****Find this recipe at Brundo.com!**** ===All Spices and Herbs are imported from Ethiopia via Brundo Spice Company and available online at brundo.com ===
Seafood Dishes
Assa Tibs
$24.00
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 potatoes with Brundo’s Berbere). Served with “salata” (salad), a side and a whole injera. Dairy Free ****Find this recipe at Brundo.com!**** ===All Spices and Herbs are imported from Ethiopia via Brundo Spice Company and available online at brundo.com ===
Assa Gored Gored
$22.00
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 injera. Dairy Free ****Find this recipe at Brundo.com!**** ===All Spices and Herbs are imported from Ethiopia via Brundo Spice Company and available online at brundo.com ===
Shrimp Tibs
$23.00
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 side and a whole injera. Dairy Free ****Find this recipe at Brundo.com!**** ===All Spices and Herbs are imported from Ethiopia via Brundo Spice Company and available online at brundo.com ===
Doro (Chicken) Dishes
Doro Wot
$19.50
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 Brundo Spice Company. Our Doro Wot comes with a hearty portion of chicken and boiled eggs. Served with “salata” (salad), shiro and a whole injera. Dairy Free ****Find this recipe at Brundo.com!**** ===All Spices and Herbs are imported from Ethiopia via Brundo Spice Company and available online at brundo.com ===
Doro Tibs
$20.50
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 injera. Dairy Free ****Find this recipe at Brundo.com!**** ===All Spices and Herbs are imported from Ethiopia via Brundo Spice Company and available online at brundo.com ===
Doro Alicha
$19.50
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 Kibbeh, Tumeric and Afrenje, all courtesy of Brundo Spice Company. Our Doro Wot comes with a hearty portion of chicken and boiled eggs. Served with “salata” (salad), shiro and a whole injera. Dairy Free ****Find this recipe at Brundo.com!**** ===All Spices and Herbs are imported from Ethiopia via Brundo Spice Company and available online at brundo.com ===
Meat Dishes
Meat Combination Platter
$20.50
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) “salata” (salad), sour cream, and a whole injera ****Find this recipe at Brundo.com!**** ===All Spices and Herbs are from Brundo Spice Company and available online at brundo.com ===
Sega Tibs
$20.50
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 tomatoes. Served with “salata” (salad), shiro,and a whole injera. Dairy Free
Begue Tibs
$20.50
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 with “salata” (salad), shiro and a whole injera. Dairy Free
Sega Wot
$19.50
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 with “salata” (salad), shiro and a whole injera. Dairy Free
Begue Wot
$20.50
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) and sour cream. Served with “salata” (salad), shiro and a whole injera. ****Find this recipe at Brundo.com!**** ===All Spices and Herbs are imported from Ethiopia via Brundo Spice Company and available online at brundo.com ===
Minchet Wot
$19.50
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 injera. ****Find this recipe at Brundo.com!**** ===All Spices and Herbs are imported from Ethiopia via Brundo Spice Company and available online at brundo.com ===
Kitfo
$20.50
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 the Kitfo Special- Kitfo special is sauteed with jalepeno and onions with Kibbeh. Pick from Completely Raw, Half Cooked (Leb-leb) and Fully Cooked. The (VG) versions is Vegan and made with Oil. The (V) version is Vegetarian and made with Niter Kibbeh- Ethiopian Styled Ghee/Butter
Sega Alicha
$19.50
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 traditional herbs and spices. Served with “salata” (salad), shiro and a whole injera. Dairy Free
Cold Drinks
Iced Spiced Tea With Honey
$5.00
Bessobela Lemonade
$6.00
Selassie Spritz
$9.00
East Imperial Tonic Water
$5.00
Cane Coke
$5.00
Cane Sprite
$5.00
Diet Coke
$3.50
Hot Drinks
Shai Kimem Tea
$6.00
Traditional Ethiopian Spiced Tea- Cinnamon, Cardamom and Cloves.
Brundo Spice Company
Makulaya
$9.00
The art of spice blending is rooted in balance and flavor. Brundo’s Makulaya Sauteeing Spice Mix “blends” these two elements into a full-bodied seasoning combination sure to transform your next sauteed dish. This combination of sun-dried, organic spices and herbs bursts with flavor while seamlessly complementing each other. Commonly used as a thickening agent for wot dishes, our Makulaya spice blend offers a wide variety of uses from Misser Wot to traditional pasta sauces. Suggested uses: Misser Wot, add to the base of meat and pasta sauces, sprinkle on roast vegetables Powdered Spice Blend - 2oz Origin: Ethiopia Ingredients: Abish (Fenugreek), Tikur Azmud (Nigella Seed), garlic, ginger, Netch Azmud (Caraway Seed), Kundo Berbere (Black Pepper)
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 Niter Kibbeh is a collaboration with our friends at Ahara Ghee. This kibbeh is a time-tested blend of Ethiopian butter clarifying herbs sure to please even the most serious Ethiopian cooks.
Boon Boona UNROASTED 2 Pounds
$12.00
Ethiopian Pepper And Spice
$18.00

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