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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in The Salt Lake Tribune and Salt Lake Magazine. Updated August 2026.
Mahider Ethiopian Restaurant & Market · Ballpark
Utah's first Ethiopian restaurant, opened by Sleshi and Fikera Tadesse. Salt Lake Magazine's Lydia Martinez made the full Taste of Mahider platter her monthly food crush, describing a giant brightly colored platter of Doro Wot, Siga Wot, Alicha Wot and the vegan greens, pulses and purees, twelve dishes in all, spaced out for each person over platter-sized injera with no flatware on the table. Order the tasting platter and bring people.
Oromian Restaurant · Ballpark
Oromian Restaurant presents Ethiopian and Oromian food through communal platters, fresh injera and deeply seasoned stews. Meat and vegetable combinations let diners alternate between earthy lentils, greens and richer braises, while the coffee service adds another layer of cultural context. The State Street room is straightforward, welcoming and centered on sharing food by hand.