Abyssinia in Anaheim Serves Great Ethiopian Food—When It’s Open

Edwin Goei • OC Weekly • February 24, 2016
After you decide to eat at Abyssinia in Anaheim, be sure to call ahead. Not to make a reservation, but to make sure the staff know you’re coming. Otherwise, the restaurant might just close early. This was exactly what happened the first time we...
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