Since 2004, Mudai has brought the heart of Eritrean and Ethiopian cuisine to San Jose. As a family-run restaurant, we invite you to experience bold flavors, vibrant culture, and the warmth of our hospitality. From vegan delights to hearty meat dishes, there's something for every appetite here.
Our dishes are handcrafted with fresh ingredients and time-honored recipes passed down through generations. Whether you're new to East African food or a longtime fan, you'll find something unforgettable on our menu.
Enjoy Mudai from the comfort of your home. Order your favorite dishes online and pick them up fresh and fast—or have them brought straight to your door.
Zesty homemade traditional chopped chicken breast in a very hot and spicy gravy sauce.
Hot and spicy lamb stew made of lean lamb and simmered slowly in berbere and kibbe ( purified and seasoned in butter).
Ethiopian steak tartar from selected lean ground beef, seasoned with spiced butter, cardamom, and mitmita (powdered hot pepper). Served raw, leb leb (rare), or tibs (well done) served with homemade cottage cheese.
Hosting a party, wedding, or event? We'll bring the flavors of Eritrea and Ethiopia to you. With custom menu options and professional service, Mudai makes every occasion deliciously memorable.
Very flavorful food! Quantity was generous. More than enough for 2 people. Injara was soft, very delicious. Highly recommend.
Neha
We thoroughly enjoyed the Eritrean vegetable combination dish. The quality and preparation were superb. All four accompanying side dishes were deliciously unique---it was a true pleasure tasting the different, complex flavor profiles present in each one. The vegetables were noticeably fresh. The injera deserves a special mention; it was incredibly soft and had a wonderful, yummy flavor that perfectly complemented the fresh and savory sides. The entire meal was a fantastic, communal, family-style eating experience that we would eagerly repeat.
Ritukalro
This is great way for meat lovers to try multiple dishes. They are generous with the serving size.
Melanie
