Habesha Savanna Eetcafé

Boekhorststraat 44, Den Haag, Netherlands

Habesha Savanna is an Ethiopian and Eritrean eetcafé in Den Haag that’s been around since 2010. Founder Makeda Haile grew up in Addis Ababa learning from her mom and grandma, then brought those recipes to the Netherlands when she noticed the city was missing real Ethiopian spots. Now it’s a staple, and honestly, the story checks out. The food is the main event here. Think Doro Wot, Kitfo, and solid vegetarian combos, all made with spices imported straight from Ethiopia and Eritrea. The injera is made fresh daily with teff flour, which is a detail you don’t see everywhere. And the whole thing is communal: dishes served on one big injera, you eat with your hands, you share. That’s the vibe, and they encourage you to lean into it. The space itself is described as elegant, which tracks for a place that’s been perfecting this for over a decade. It’s not a quick bite spot, it’s a sit-down, take-your-time, actually-taste-your-food kind of experience. Open for lunch and dinner every day, so yo…