Vegan
Organic
Raw
Take-out
Gluten-free
African, Eritrean, Ethiopian

Abyssinian cuisine restaurant est. Sept 2018. Offers extensive marked up vegan dishes such as Tsebhi stews, side salads and Injera pancakes. Combination meals available. Many dishes are gluten-free. Also has drinks such as Abyssinian coffee. Reported fully vegan Sep 2018. Open Wed-Sat 17:00-20:30, Sat 12:00-14:00. Closed Sun-Mon.


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70 Reviews

First Review by CalandDel

Binnzey

Points +28

Vegan
09 Aug 2024

Excellent

Honestly can’t fault this place at all, it was amazing! The food was delicious and very filling. Would 100% recommend to anyone passing by.

BenA

Points +20

Vegan
24 Jul 2024

A real gem!

I don’t usually do reviews but had to add one for this amazing restaurant. The food (all vegan, very nearly all gluten free) was absolutely delicious. The flax seed drink was a revelation! But what topped it off was the fantastic hospitality of the owner. If you’re in Wakefield or nearby make sure you visit.

Pros: Great range of delicious food, Clean and welcoming premises , Amazing hospitality

gyrsaker

Points +16

Vegan
04 Jul 2024

Best food in years

Such delicious food and lovely hospitality, worth a visit to Wakefield just for this! Obsessed with the injera and coffee pot.

LeeSilcox

Points +50

Vegan
07 Feb 2024

Fantastic and friendly

Went here for my son’s 16th birthday. The food was amazing. We had the sharing platter plus a few sides, was authentic and so full of flavour. The staff so friendly and made us feel very welcome. Will definitely visit again. 100% recommend. 

Updated from previous review on 2024-02-07

Pros: Friendly welcoming staff , Amazing food, Nice atmosphere

itsbeanefun

Points +160

Vegan
20 Dec 2023

Fantastic vegan food and friendly atmosphere

I've been to Corarima multiple times and every visit has been amazing. The entire menu is vegan and gluten free, and every single thing I've tried has been delicious. The combo dishes are definitely the best!

Corarima

05 Jan 2024

We're delighted that your repeat visits to Corarima have consistently been amazing, and we're grateful for your positive feedback and look forward to see you very soon.

OwenMclean

Points +18

Vegan
02 Dec 2023

Fantastic!

It was a really great dining experience. Wonderful service, authentic and delicious food with a nice atmosphere. Highly recommend

Corarima

05 Jan 2024

We're thrilled to hear you had a truly great dining experience at Corarima – thank you for the recommendation!

KimStone

Points +168

Vegan
23 Nov 2023

A unique, enjoyable and comfortable dining experience.

Exploring the outskirts of Leeds led me to discover the gem that is Corarima, a gluten-free haven in Wakefield. As someone currently navigating a gluten-free journey, stumbling upon this Abyssinian vegan/gluten free restaurant was a true delight.

Opting for the combination platter for two was a journey through a sensory layer cake - a symphony of tastes and smells expertly presented. We embraced the experience, relishing the deliciousness with our hands, a practice met with the owner's delighted approval.

The host, a charming and attentive soul, took us on a culinary tour, passionately detailing each dish. The decor added to the warmth, creating a homely ambiance that made this dining experience extraordinary.

In the realm of UK dining, Corarima has secured its spot among our favorites. It's more than a restaurant; it's a rare and complete experience, a testament to the charm and authenticity of Abyssinian cuisine.

Pros: Delicious food, Friendly host, Comfortable room

Cons: A bit on the pricier side

Corarima

05 Jan 2024

Thankyou so much Kim for your kind and lifting words. Delighted that you enjoyed the food as well as the experience. Look forward to see you again very soon.

La1a

Points +289

Vegan
29 Oct 2023

A must visit!!!

Wow, what a find! Absolutely stunning food with the friendliest service. I previously only had Ethiopian food before in Brussels, which I really enjoyed, but rarely see available in the North of England. The food at Corarima blew my previous experiences out of the water... absolutely DIVINE. I will 100% be returning, I want to try everything on the menu! Lovely lovely people too, I felt so welcome and relaxed to dine there.

Pros: Gorgeous food, Amazing service, Wonderful atmosphere

Corarima

05 Jan 2024

Hi Lala. We're thrilled to hear that you found Corarima to be a fantastic discovery, offering stunning Abyssinian cuisine, friendly service, and a welcoming atmosphere that surpassed your previous Ethiopian dining experiences, making it an absolute delight that you're eager to return and explore the entire menu.

rogmos

Points +94

Vegan
22 Oct 2023

Vegan cuisine with a difference

Had a simply amazing meal here. We shared the mixed platter and every dish was a treat. Really encouraged by how well Abyssinian cuisine adapts to being plant based. A multitude of flavours, all of them delicious!

Guruofsurf

Points +651

Vegan
18 Aug 2023

A different dining experience with a friendly host and great food.

In the UK and especially certain areas it is very hard to have a new or unique dining experience. Corarima ticked both boxes for us. The chap at the front of house, who also owns the restaurant, is very welcoming and friendly. Certainly makes you feel at home. The menu can seem overwhelming if you haven’t eaten here before so we went for the combination meal for four. This is a mixture, not literally, of mains and the pulse dishes with the Injera pancake. It came with about eight different dishes all on an Injera. As someone who eats a lot I wasn’t sure if it was going to be enough. But rest assured it was. Great flavours and tastes and not too spicy at all. We had had some starters and the hummus was outstanding but be warned there is a version of an Injera which has quite a kick to it. Must also mention how clean everything looks. Top marks all round.

Pros: Flavoursome food, Great team behind the restaurant, Wide range of vegan dishes

Cons: Possibly seems a bit expensive.

ro_vegan

Points +42

Vegan
17 Aug 2023

Utterly amazing

A fantastic evening at Corarima. Food and service were exceptional. The owner was so welcoming and attentive, and was so informative about the food and cuisine. When the food arrived it did not disappoint. We had the sambusa and chickpea bread and homous for a starter - delicious! For mains we had the combination dish for two, which was a perfect way to try lots of the different pulse and vegetables dishes.

What I loved most is that it's a vegan restaurant that isn't junk food. It was nice to get a tasty and healthy vegan meal, while sampling a different cultural cuisine. I cannot recommend Corarima enough and wish there were more restaurants like this.

Pros: Food, Service, Information

ChonkyVegan

Points +46

Vegan
27 Jun 2023

Need to go back soon.

Amazing food with a totally different spice profile to the usual suspects.
The owner is incredibly friendly and welcoming.
The traditional coffee and popcorn is strong and feels special to drink.
The injera is a delight and something you won't find anywhere round here.

Pros: Great food, Friendly and warm staff., Fabulous coffee.

4rutnv3g

Points +20

Vegan
24 May 2023

Deeecent

Really v v good. Beautiful interior, delightful erudite host and the food was incredible. Would recommend to anyone.

Updated from previous review on 2023-05-24

Pros: Food, Interior , Host

BunMum

Points +724

Vegan
23 May 2023

Friendly staff, culinary experience!

I was thrilled to find an all vegan place to eat in Wakefield and although I arrived slightly earlier than the official opening time, they opened the doors and welcomed me in.

I wasn’t familiar with the cuisine so I didn’t know what to order but the friendly staff (I believe the owner) told me what to order and how to eat it and then brought me a mini dessert to try when I’d finished! He also explained the ingredients of the bread and how it is a healthier alternative to the bread we get here. I had the whole restaurant to myself so personal service 👌🏻

The interior feels super clean and fresh and you can see the ingredients (that they actually use to make your meal) on display in the restaurant.

The food tasted good, the presentation was unique, like I hadn’t experienced before. The only thing I struggled with was mopping up the stew with the bread - it just wasn’t working for me, it was a bit soft for scooping.

Pros: Nice atmosphere , Friendly & attentive staff, New culinary experience, well presented

AndyPicklea

Points +71

Vegan
15 Apr 2023

Fab Food. Fab People

This place is so warm and welcoming and that love shows in the grub😄

Pros: All vegan menu, New flavours and cuisine

GillyT

Points +82

Vegetarian
08 Apr 2023

Fantastic food and hospitality

Delicious food and hospitality
Caring and thoughtful. Highly Recommend, incredible cuisine

Pros: Lots of vegan options , Amazing spices and teff bread, Great service

KerrieHarris

Points +263

Vegan
04 Mar 2023

Amazing food

The instant we walked through the door the owner greeted us like an old friend despite being our first time there which was really nice. We had the sharing combo platter and berbere wedges, everything was unbelievably tasty and well presented, we will definitely be back.

Pros: All vegan , Amazing food

Cons: Slightly expensive

NathanielBee

Points +31

Vegan
13 Feb 2023

Great food

Had a private event here late 2022 and it was awesome, tried most of the menu buffet style and were looked after by the staff.

Pros: Fantastic food, Interesting flavours

Cons: A little costly

mockingbird

Points +3028

Vegan
21 Jan 2023

Beautiful food

Made the trip to Wakefield to try this fully vegan Ethiopian cafe. I love Ethiopian food so had been excited to go. The space was very lovely, and the host incredibly attentive. We had the sharing plate for two which was good, if not a little on the expensive side at £40. Still, warming food that made me happy and full.

Liverpaul

Points +63

Vegan
31 Dec 2022

Personal service

Very welcoming with time taken to explain each dish, all vegan, we opted for sharing combination and had a great selection for £20 each

Pros: All vegan, Reasonably priced, Excellent service

CarolineAuld

Points +18

Vegan
17 Dec 2022

Amazing food, wonderful service

Beautiful food, all vegetarian/ vegan and mostly gluten free. Can recommend the sharing platter, it is vegan and gluten free and a great way to taste a number of the dishes. Plus you end up with Abyssinian Sushi at the end - roll the injera base and enjoy the mix of spices and flavours at the end of the meal.

Updated from previous review on 2022-12-17

Libra77

Points +3447

Vegan
11 Dec 2022

Corarima

I’ve been to this place a couple of times and don’t know how I haven’t written a review yet! The restaurant is so warm, friendly and cosy. It’s like dining with friends when you’re there, the owners welcome and hospitality are second to none. The food is fresh, flavourful and deliciously fragrant. Beautifully presented in a traditional way. When in Wakefield this is definitely the place to go.

KrisVEATS

Points +18

Vegan
23 Nov 2022

10/10! Would Recommend

Customer service, food menu, the food.

Pros: Flavoursome, Tidy, Excellent

soydumplings

Points +1576

Vegan
06 Nov 2022

Amazing!!

After seeing all the reviews on happycow we decided to travel and give Corarima a go and we are so happy we did!!
First of all, the hospitality from the staff was first class - super helpful, kind and funny.
Second, the interior is stunning!! The lighting and decoration makes it so homely.
Finally, the food!!
We got a starter of wedges with sunflower sauce, the flavour on the wedges were similar to nandos peri chips but these were so much better. We then got the share platter for 2 which had a wide range of different curries and other goodies which are perfectly paired with the bread.
Would deffo go again!!

Pros: A vast vegan menu , Lovely staff , Tasty and exciting food

Cons: Big portions

Alexandrakobrien

Points +18

Vegan
27 Oct 2022

Amazing food

The food is delicious with lots of choice. The food is vegan and mostly naturally gluten free. The staff are friendly and offer advice about the food and drinks. The mixed platter meal allowed us to try lots of dishes and all were beautiful.

Pros: Beautiful food, Lots of choice, Lovely environment

Nicaswales

Points +24

Vegan
17 Oct 2022

Excellent

Excellent restaurant, everything is vegan by virtue of what it is, not because they are making it vegan, the vast majority is also gluten free as well so a great option for everyone. Some things can be a little spicy but still totally delicious and the owner is lovely with great hospitality. He explains all the dishes well to help you choose if you’re not familiar with the cuisine. All tips are sent to help children in Ethiopia. The telba flax seed drink is absolutely delicious and I will be attempting to recreate at home!

Pros: Everything is vegan, 90% gluten free, Lovely atmosphere

JuniperRose

Points +69

Vegan
17 Oct 2022

Excellent quality food

I couldn't fault them on anything! Amazing quality of food, very friendly family-run business, beautiful decor and very informative about what each food is. Can't wait to return!

Pros: High quality food, Beautiful decor, Knowledgeable owners




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