The 4 best African eateries in Omaha

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Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant.

Looking to satisfy your appetite for African fare?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top African spots around Omaha, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture when cravings strike.

1. Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant

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Topping the list is Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant. Located at 4422 Cass St., the Ethiopian and vegan spot is the highest-rated African restaurant in Omaha, boasting 4.5 stars out of 164 reviews on Yelp.

2. International Cafe

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Next up is International Cafe, situated at 2416 Farnam St. With 4.5 stars out of 44 reviews on Yelp, the Ethiopian spot, which offers specialty food and more, has proved to be a local favorite.

3. Chaima's African Cuisine

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Chaima's African Cuisine, located at 5060 S. 107th St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the restaurant 4.5 stars out of 35 reviews.

4. Ethiopian

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Ethiopian is another go-to, with four stars out of 40 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2555 Leavenworth St. to try it for yourself.

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