The Blue Nile Menu
The Blue Nile in Ann Arbor offers a diverse menu with vegan and vegetarian options, along with a range of amenities such as outdoor seating, full bar, and catering services. The cozy atmosphere and attentive staff create a positive dining experience for customers.
Customer reviews rave about the flavorful vegetarian feast, spicy lentils, and perfectly crafted Ethiopian dishes. The injera bread, beef, and spicy chicken dishes are highlighted as must-tries. The restaurant's authentic ambiance and traditional recipes transport diners to Ethiopia, leaving a lasting impression.
The Blue Nile has been a beloved spot for loyal customers for years, with some even traveling back to Ann Arbor just to enjoy a meal. The restaurant's attention to detail, friendly service, and value for money make it a treasure worth exploring. Visit The Blue Nile for an unforgettable Ethiopian dining experience.
Appetizers
SOUP OF THE DAY
made from scratch daily
TOMATO & CUCUMBER SALAD
with red onion, a hint of jalapeño pepper, & tossed in a light vinaigrette
TIMATIM SALATA
our house salad, with crisp romaine lettuce tossed with jalapeños, red onion, and Roma tomatoes in our house lemon dressing
TEKIL GOMEN
green cabbage simmered in onions, ginger, garlic, jalapeños, and spices
KIK ALECHA
yellow split peas cooked in onions, ginger, herbs, and mild spices
GOMEN
chopped fresh collard greens gently cooked in onions, ginger, garlic, jalapeños, and spices
YEMISIR KIK WAT
yellow split peas roasted, ground, and slowly cooked in spicy berbere sauce, onions, and herbs
METIN SHIRO WAT
split red lentils cooked with onions and herbs in spicy berbere sauce
DEFEN YEMISIR ALECHA
green lentils cooked in ginger, garlic, jalapeños, onions, and mild spices
MIXED VEGETABLES
potatoes, carrots, and green beans stewed in onions, ginger, garlic, jalapeños, and spices
Ethiopian Vegetarian Feast
Meat Dishes
DORO WAT
spicy chicken simmered in berbere spices, garlic, onions, and niter kibbe (butter)
DORO ALECHA
mild chicken simmered in an aromatic sauce of ginger, garlic, niter kibbe (butter), and jalapeños
YEBEG ALECHA
tender lamb breast slowly cooked in niter kibbe (butter) with ginger, garlic, onions, and jalapeños
ZILZIL WAT
choice lean beef slowly stewed in our tangy spiced berbere sauce of niter kibbe (butter), spices, garlic, and onions
BELL'S Oberon Ale
(wheat ale) Kalamazoo, MI
BELL'S Two Hearted Ale
(American Style IPA) Kalamazoo, MI
Amstel Light
Blue Moon
Corona
Guinness
Heineken
Heineken Non-Alcaholic
Labatt Blue
Labatt Blue Light
New Castle Brown Ale
Red Stripe Lager
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
Warsteiner Lager
HARD SELTZER
High Noon (Vodka & Soda) Pineapple flavor
Beer & Seltzer
Others
ETHIOPIAN COFFEE
Coffee originated in Ethiopia thousands of years ago in a place called "Kaffa" - therefore, the name "coffee." Our specially produced Ethiopian coffee beans are roasted, ground, and brewed here to provide you with the freshest, richest and finest coffee to be savored in the world.
SPICED ETHIOPIAN TEA
A unique drinking experience. Naturally sweet, and no added sugar the reason is its natural ingredients including rooibos, orange peel, cinnamon and clove. Ethiopian tea is tasty, refreshing and good for you.
BREAD PUDDING
HIGHLAND FRUIT SORBET
Ask about flavors
