01Family Combo
Tibs, doro wot, kitfo and vegetables on one big injera — built for a crowd.
ዓባይ · Rainier Valley, Seattle
Where Seattlesharesone plate.
Generous family combos, sizzling tibs and kitfo on Rainier Ave S — open from breakfast until 2 a.m.
4.6
The name
ዓባይ — the Blue Nile — rises from Lake Tana and carries Ethiopia's water to the world. On Rainier Avenue, it carries family platters to the table.
Guest favorites
Rainier Valley's favorites
The dishes guests order most, from 740+ Google reviews.
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02የዶሮ ጥብስChicken Tibs
Cubed chicken sautéed with onion, tomato and jalapeño.
03ዝልዝል ጥብስZil Zil Tibs
Long strips of beef seared crisp with onion and green chili.
04የበግ ጥብስLamb Tibs
Tender lamb with onion, garlic and rosemary, awaze on the side.
05Veggie Combo
Misir, kik alicha, shiro, gomen and cabbage.
Interactive
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Tap dishes to add them to your injera. Every platter is drawn live — then share it with your table or order it.
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First time?
No forks required
i.
Tear
Tear off a piece of injera with your right hand — the spongy flatbread is your plate and your spoon.
ii.
Scoop
Pinch up a little wot with it. Mix a lentil with a green — that's the point of a platter.
iii.
Gursha
Feed a bite to someone you love. In Ethiopia, ጉርሻ is the warmest gesture at the table.
★★★★★ 4.6 from 740+ Google reviews
“The place is very good, they offer special service and the food is delicious.”GOOGLE REVIEW
“We ordered the Blue Nile Combo which included both meat and vegetables.”GOOGLE REVIEW
“There were four or five dishes each for vegetables, chicken, beef, and lamb.”GOOGLE REVIEW
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Open daily
7821 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
Monday10 AM – 2 AM
Tuesday10 AM – 2 AM
Wednesday10 AM – 2 AM
Thursday10 AM – 2 AM
Friday10 AM – 2 AM
Saturday10 AM – 2 AM
Sunday10 AM – 2 AM