Visit Us
Taste of Ethiopia is at 28639 Northwestern Highway in Southfield, Michigan — about 25 minutes from downtown Detroit, 35 minutes from Ann Arbor, and 15 minutes from Birmingham or Royal Oak. We're on the west side of Northwestern Highway, between 12 Mile Road and Lahser Road.
Address
28639 Northwestern Highway
Southfield, MI 48034
(248) 905-5560
Parking
Free parking is available in the lot in front of the restaurant. The lot fills on Friday and Saturday evenings — overflow parking is available in the adjacent shared lot to the south. There is no street parking on Northwestern itself; please use the lot.
Accessibility
The restaurant is on a single ground floor with a wide entry door and a ramp at the main entrance. The dining room is fully accessible. Restrooms are accessible. If you have specific accessibility questions, please call ahead and we'll prepare the table accordingly.
Driving Directions
| From | Approximate time |
|---|---|
| Downtown Detroit | ~25 minutes via M-10 (Lodge Freeway) north |
| Ann Arbor | ~35 minutes via I-696 east |
| Birmingham | ~15 minutes via Telegraph & Northwestern |
| Royal Oak | ~15 minutes via 12 Mile Road west |
| Dearborn | ~25 minutes via Southfield Freeway north |
| DTW Airport | ~30 minutes via I-94 east to Southfield Freeway |
Public Transit
SMART bus routes serve Northwestern Highway. The closest stops are within a few blocks of the restaurant. Check smartbus.org for current schedules.
Nearby Landmarks
We're near the Northwestern Highway / 12 Mile commercial strip, just west of the Town Center area of Southfield. Soundboard at MotorCity Casino and the DIA are about 25 minutes away by car. The Lawrence Tech campus is roughly 10 minutes north.
What to Expect When You Arrive
The dining room is warm-toned, traditionally decorated, and seats about 60. There's a small bar area near the front for walk-ins and quick drinks. Service is at-table, not counter. Plan on the meal taking 90 minutes to two hours if you're ordering a combo platter — Ethiopian food is paced to be enjoyed, not rushed.
Coming for the First Time?
Skim our Ethiopian Cuisine 101 page before you arrive — not required, but it's a fun read and will make ordering easier. Or just walk in and tell your server it's your first time. We will take it from there.