Reviews for Buraka in Madison, WI
Duck tenders were very good and the samosa. The chicken peanut curry had barely any chicken, was disappointed. Left hungry... unfortunately. It's okay, not bad, not great. Probably wouldn't go back. Interior is very cute and cozy. Lentil salad that camewith entrees was freshing. Read more
Good food but unkept. Dirty glasses and dishes left out on the bar and booths. No one in our group is really interested in... returning. Read more
Amazing selection of dishes! Really tasty and filling food. They also have a good cocktails and drinks selection. Definitely... recommended to try something new and you won't be disappointed. Read more
The BEST! Their food is incredibly delicious. I usually have the dorowot Usually we get takeout but we?ve eaten here before and... interior is nicely decorated, service is prompt and friendly. Can?t recommend this place enough. Definitely bring your appetitethough, it is very filling! Read more
Low key clean restaurant with tasty Ethiopian food in Madison?s Willy St. neighborhood. Menu has a few cross-African dishes... including a few uncommon ones like the duck tenders - which I?ve never seen before. Consensus was they were tasty and the sauceand just a little delicious heat. Initially we were a bit put off by the delay in being seated - actually no one greeted uswhen we entered the restaurant but eventually we found someone to seat us. Our waiter was pleasant and helpful. Appetizers camevery fast. The Lentil samosas were quite tasty with a flakey and delicate dough. For this new to Ethiopian food, many dishesare served on a thin sourdough pancake called Injera which is made from Ted grains. It is quite tasty. We ordered our familystyle with all food served on a giant folded Injera pancake. Pro-tip the pancake under the food soaps up the sauces and is themost delicious! Pro-tip 2 - if you are running out of pancake, your waiter can bring more. Pro-tip 3 tear off a piece ofpancake and scoop up the food. Many of the foods will be thick stews easy to scoop up with Injera. We enjoyed The lamb tibs,the Kenyan coconut curry chicken and the Doro wat. Frankly everything was well prepared and tasted delicious. Sauces and flavorsare strong and savory - except for the lentils which were pretty mild and a bit plain. Of note is the Injera - it is reallywell made - quite delicious with just the right amount of sour. Not too heavy or thick. Since Injera is the foundation of agood Ethiopian meal it has to be good. Buraka?s is great! Our Tiramisu expert found it to be a tasty dessert. Read more
Delicious! Was trying to try some food that I had never had before and this place was amazing! Perfectly spicy and delicious. ... Injera was great! Lots of flavor in all the food. Read more
I've been wanting to try their Friday fish fry for ages, and am so happy I did! Fresh and cooked to melt-in-the-mouth... perfection, with the perfect amount of berbere spice. The sides (sweet potato fries, rice and chickpeas, and cold lentil salad)were a perfect complement, and the dipping sauce was great with everything! I shared a plate with my dining companion, with anadded side of the sweet potato fries, and we left pleasantly full. Kind service as well, by Maron. Can't wait to try theirregular menu! Read more
Food was very good. Service is not quick, because one poor woman was serving, bartending, and hosting the whole restaurant. The... family-style platter made it great for us two adults and four kids to share a meal. The Tibs Firfir with beef was spicy andrich. The Dorowot was not as spicy as expected, but very flavorful. Everything was very tasty. The Ethiopian coffee is made andserved in a French press, which was a tad disappointing, but the coffee was still excellent. Read more