Teff injera
The 100% pure teff injera is praised for its soft texture, rich aroma and traditional flavour.
Love Grass Restaurant
Abu Hail
Love Grass is a family restaurant in Abu Hail focused on Ethiopian cuisine and teff-based cooking. Reviews highlight its freshly made 100% pure teff injera, distinctive Qategha dish, traditional coffee and relaxed, welcoming setting.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
166 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Authentic dishes
Reviewers describe the Ethiopian food as fresh, carefully prepared and close to the taste of home.
Group platter
The maheberawi platter combines minced meat, tibs and kitfo, with one reviewer saying it is enough for a group.
Teff desserts
Teff cake and other teff-based desserts stand out for being moist, lightly sweet and different from standard restaurant desserts.
Calm setting
The clean, simple design and peaceful atmosphere give the restaurant an elegant, fine-dining feel without losing its welcoming character.
Family welcome
Families describe the service as warm and attentive, and one review specifically notes a relaxed visit with children.
Vegan options
Both vegan and non-vegan dishes received strong feedback, while the fasting plate provides a meat- and dairy-free choice.
Coffee service
Traditional Ethiopian coffee is repeatedly mentioned as a memorable part of the meal, including the jebena coffee service.
What to Eat at Love Grass Restaurant How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Love Grass Restaurant, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
These items at Love Grass Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 10
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Enjera Net +6
“I ordered the enjera with their signature dishes, and wow – the flavors were deep, rich, and full of soul. You can tell everything is made fresh and with care.”
Positive 6Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I ordered the enjera with their signature dishes, and wow – the flavors were deep, rich, and full of soul. You can tell everything is made fresh and with care.”July 2025
“Good verity, the enjera is fresh.”March 2026
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Teff cake Net +4
“The teff cake moist not too sweet great with cup of freshly brew ethiopian coffee.”
Positive 4Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The teff cake moist not too sweet great with cup of freshly brew ethiopian coffee.”March 2026
“And the surprise? Their Teff Cake. I didn’t expect a lot from a cake made from teff, but it totally changed my mind. Light, slightly sweet, and somehow still feels healthy? Loved it.”July 2025
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100% Teff injera Net +1
“Their 100% Teff injera and Teff cake were absolutely delicious.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Their 100% Teff injera and Teff cake were absolutely delicious.”June 2025
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Collard greens pizza Net +1
“But the absolute showstopper for me was the Collard Greens Pizza – what an innovative and utterly delicious surprise!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“But the absolute showstopper for me was the Collard Greens Pizza – what an innovative and utterly delicious surprise!”February 2026
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Fasting plate Net +1
“We ordered the fasting plate (no meat or dairy), and every bite was absolutely delicious.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We ordered the fasting plate (no meat or dairy), and every bite was absolutely delicious.”July 2025
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Hot, freshly made gluten-free injera Net +1
“Their hot, freshly made gluten-free Injera is a highlight. Highly recommend for anyone enjoys East African food.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Their hot, freshly made gluten-free Injera is a highlight. Highly recommend for anyone enjoys East African food.”September 2025
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Pure teff dessert Net +1
“Pure Teff Dessert: They even incorporate pure teff into their unique, delicious desserts, which blew us all away.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Pure Teff Dessert: They even incorporate pure teff into their unique, delicious desserts, which blew us all away.”July 2026
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Qategha Net +1
“The “Qategha”that I eat in love grass is the best experience after a long time of waiting.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The “Qategha”that I eat in love grass is the best experience after a long time of waiting.”March 2026
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Teff soup Net +1
“That Teff Soup was like a comforting hug in a bowl, rich and wonderfully deep in flavor.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“That Teff Soup was like a comforting hug in a bowl, rich and wonderfully deep in flavor.”February 2026
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Tukus injera Net +1
“Love Grass restaurant remaines me home with their tukus injera.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Love Grass restaurant remaines me home with their tukus injera.”November 2025
Drinks 2
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Jebena coffee Net +1
“The jebena coffee was truly the icing on the cake.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The jebena coffee was truly the icing on the cake.”July 2025
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Traditional coffee Net +1
“The Traditional Coffee: Rich, aromatic, and a beautiful highlight of our dining experience.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The Traditional Coffee: Rich, aromatic, and a beautiful highlight of our dining experience.”July 2026
What to Avoid (1)
Food 1
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Kitfo Net −1
“Kitfo i don't like it please back the pervious test”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Kitfo i don't like it please back the pervious test”February 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Check charges. If anything arrives that you did not order, ask whether it is complimentary before accepting it; reviewers say it may appear on the bill.
Share platter. For a group meal, consider the maheberawi platter, which includes minced meat, tibs and kitfo and was described as large enough to share.
Save dessert. Leave room for the teff cake; one review found it moist and not too sweet alongside freshly brewed Ethiopian coffee.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Abu Hail - Deira - Dubai
Abu Hail - Deira, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
Common Concerns
Unexpected charges
Several reviewers say unrequested cakes, spicy bread or drinks were brought to the table and later added to the bill.
unclear communication
One visit became uncomfortable because items were served without clearly explaining that they were chargeable.
Mixed coffee
One reviewer complained that the coffee was extremely roasted, suggesting the preparation may not suit every palate.
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The Bottom Line
Love Grass is an Ethiopian family restaurant in Abu Hail where the main draw is food made with teff. Start with the fresh 100% teff injera, then look at distinctive dishes such as Qategha or the maheberawi platter, which combines minced meat, tibs and kitfo for sharing. The fasting plate is a useful meat- and dairy-free option.
Teff continues into the drinks and desserts. Reviewers mention teff cake that is moist and not too sweet, as well as teff milk drinks, traditional coffee and jebena coffee. Teff Soup and the Collard Greens Pizza also received specific praise for their unusual flavours.
The room is described as calm, clean and quietly elegant, with a simple design and Ethiopian cultural touches. Families say the welcome feels comfortable and home-like, and reviews mention both attentive service and a pleasant visit with children. It also suits a small celebration or a relaxed meal with friends.
There is one important billing caution. Multiple reviewers say cakes, spicy bread or drinks they did not order were brought to the table and later charged, so ask clearly whether any extra item is complimentary before accepting it. One reviewer also found the coffee too heavily roasted, so preferences may vary.
Prices are generally described as fair or affordable, though no exact amounts were provided.
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