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Guests state that it's fine to go here for the Ethiopian meal. This confectionary restaurant might be recommended for perfectly cooked chicken curry, coconut chicken and lentil salads. Order tasty tostones, cheesecakes and tiramisu. You will be offered delicious draft beer, wine or Mimosas. Drink good coffee, it's a must while visiting Buraka.
This place is suitable for people who have dinner in a hurry because they can order dishes as a takeaway. The hospitable staff works hard, stays positive and makes this place great. Service at this spot is something one can call fine. Here you will pay adequate prices. There is a cozy atmosphere and nice decor at this confectionary restaurant. Google gives it 4.4 so you can choose Buraka to spend a good time here.
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Jacqueline B
2 months ago on Google
The food was not very flavorful. We ordered the Chicken Peanut stew and the lamb Tibs. We've had Ethopian before (not at this restaurant) and this was mid at best. The dishes didn't feel very special, the peanut stew was literally just chicken, potatoes, and rice. I am a bit amazed reading the other reviews that talked about good service. We were seated quickly and then ignored by the waiter. It was not busy. When the waiter finally wandered over, he apologized for the wait saying that he was delayed by a broken bottle in the bar area. Yeah, we saw that because we were seated and waiting before that event. Also, he didn't clean up the broken bottle, that was someone done by someone else. We wanted to like it, but there isn't much of a reason to go back. Food: 2 Service: 1 Atmosphere: 3
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Hannah Dowling
4 months ago on Google
We had the combination dinner- it was smaller than expected but delicious and left room for an appetizer and desert. Price per person: $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
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Larissa
a year ago on Google
I don’t think I have ever written a review so quickly after experiencing a new restaurant. Today, September 28, 2025; my partner and I decided to try out Buraka after shopping at Cycle Gear—which I highly recommend for motorcyclists. We both have consumed Ethiopian food during our time in Seattle, but never in Madison, WI. My partner ordered a Combination Dinner with Begwot, Dorowot and Injera; and I ordered a Combination Dinner with Alicha, Misirwot, and Injera. Both meals came with a cold, bland, and flavorless lentil salad. If you’re curious on learning more about our regret, please continue reading. Flavor and Texture Begwot (1) - Wasn’t bland, didn’t have a distinct flavor, but the meat wasn’t chewy. Decent amount of lamb. Dorowot (2) - There were probably two pieces of chicken for the total dish, which was three tablespoons of Dorowot. Wasn’t spicy at all, maybe a hint of spice. Alicha (3) - “A rich stew” is what I would use to describe chili. There was no sauce and the potatoes were barely cooked. The flavor was extremely mild. I was given one baby potato for the entire three and-a-half tablespoons worth of this dish. Misirwot (4)- The Misirwot is advertised as a “Vegetarian dish .” However, upon opening the to-go box, it looked and smelled like sloppy joes. My partner, who eats meat, said it tastes like ground beef. The dish’s description says: “[L]entils, split peas and potatoes in a spicy tomato sauce.” I gave this dish to him to eat, as I do not eat meat. This was extremely disappointing, as I hope this was a simple mistake and not intentional false advertisement. There was no spice. Injera - The edges were drier than the ends of my hair in the heart of a Wisconsin winter. Dry, brittle, and probably bland. The moving inward, the Injera was moist but had a bitter taste to it as well. Overall $46.42 for essentially two meals and two wimpy lentil salads. The portions were a joke for a combo meal; and this coming from a petite person. I would never return, as this is not authentic nor genuine cuisine. Please, if you crave Ethopian food and/or want to try it, trying making a dish from scratch. I promise you can cook a better meal on the first try with one hand tied behind your back, than what they serve here. Price per person: $20–30 Food: 2 Service: 3 Vegetarian offerings: Vegetarian menu or section Vegetarian options: One of the vegetarian meals had meat in it.
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1210 Williamson St, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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Takeaway
Outdoor seating
Сredit cards accepted
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Wheelchair accessible
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TV
Opening hours
| SundaySun | 2PM-9PM |
| MondayMon | 4PM-9PM |
| TuesdayTue | Closed |
| WednesdayWed | 4PM-9PM |
| ThursdayThu | 4PM-9PM |
| FridayFri | 4PM-9PM |
| SaturdaySat | 2PM-9PM |
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