Selam Regina in Regina

2115 Broad St, Regina, SK S4P 1Y6, Canada

★★★★☆
(173 reviews)
Categories: Ethiopian restaurant Gluten-free restaurant Health food restaurant

About

Selam Ethiopian Cuisine is a great locally owned choice for gluten-free, vegan, and healthy cuisine! Selam is a casual dining restaurant serving up classic Ethiopian food made fresh to order! Located on Broad St in Regina, this small business serves authentic comfort food perfect for nutrition and well being. Imagine delicious comfort food filled with the wholesome nutrition of a homecooked meal served on giant platters and you'll begin to understand what Ethiopian cuisine is all about. At Selam Restaurant we serve fresh dishes with herbs and spices that aren't too common these days. Our food is available for dine-in, takeout, and delivery.

Website
selamregina.com
Address
2115 Broad St, Regina, SK S4P 1Y6, Canada
Plus Code
C9WV+4G Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Time Zone
America/Regina

Business Hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
11 AM–2 PM – 5–10 PM
Wednesday
11 AM–2 PM – 5–10 PM
Thursday
11 AM–2 PM – 5–10 PM
Friday
11 AM–2 PM – 5–10 PM
Saturday
5–10 PM

Services

Service options
Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Healthy options Small plates Spirits Vegan options Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Dessert
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Family friendly Groups LGBTQ+ friendly
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Parking
Free of charge street parking

Photos

Reviews

4.3
★★★★☆
173 reviews

Most Mentioned

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★★★★★
August 11, 2024

Had the vegan platter which was delicious and the platter contained generous amounts of injera flat bread (made from fermented teff flour), lentils (spiced with cardamom etc.), yellow split peas, cabbage with carrots, and green beans with potatoes.

★★★★★
June 15, 2024

Another wonderful local business. The staff are amazing, roasted spiced coffee aroma fills the whole restaurant and so good. Love the food. Definitely recommend this place!

★★★★★
May 10, 2024

The food was awesome and super authentic! The staff were incredibly friendly and it was a great place to hangout and chat - no super loud music and the ladies who worked there were very diligent with our table. We also surprised them with 9 people, which is not the best, but they were friendly and moved tables for our group! 10/10

★★★★
February 17, 2024

It became a ritual for us to try an Ethiopian restaurant in each city we go to, Selma was our 7th experience so far. The place is nice and vibrant, and the lady who served our table was extremely nice and welcoming. The food wasn’t as good/generous as other places we tried before. Still, the overall experience was lovely.

★★★
February 17, 2024

A very friendly staff and reasonable food. I have had Ethiopian food in many restaurants across the country and abroad, and this one is average. Something was missing in the flavor, but overall, it is fine. The food is of a good quality when it comes to its ingredients. The portions were on the small end in comparison to other places i tried.

★★★★★
November 17, 2023

A great little Ethiopian restaurant in downtown Regina. The platters are filling and a good way to try a bit of everything on the menu.

★★★★★
December 9, 2022

Selam mixed platter is awesome! Decent price 27.29 Many different dish Lamb, beef ,chicken and other vegetable! Injera is so special! Had a sour taste! Some sauce is a little bit salty though

★★★★
July 22, 2017

Delicious! It's always a laid back atmosphere. It's probably better to order individual dishes and share as the meat platter isn't as great as it used to be. Still a delicious place to try.

December 15, 2024

This store dont have any value for delivery driver.. just wasting time

November 22, 2024

Unless you have ID and money to go upstairs they wont even let you through the door,going out of business and gouging for money couldnt t be more obvious,no thanks! Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Wonderful restaurant. Food is great only surpassed by the staff

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

LOVE the vegan platter amazing flavours and so good for you

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Called Food of the Gods for a reason!! Best Vegan food platter & sides, hands down!!

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Great food and vibe. Would definitely recommend if ever in Regina

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Really good and authentic Ethiopian food. Workers are really nice and actually care about their customers. They also were punctual with the order. Dietary restrictions: Have food that does not contain meat.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Awesome place in Regina. Met awesome people, tried Ethiopian coffee pot ceremony + shared meat platter. Really super awesome.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great experience to have great foods with excellent service. I love the taste and the vibe!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Delicious food homemade style cooking I recommend it to everyone, Just try it you will love it Vegetarian options: All is good

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Quiet and calm... the perfect atmosphere for a tired soul.

December 22, 2023

poor customer service (there s a rude granny). Spend your money elsewhere!

★★★
December 22, 2023

Food is okay. I got the vegan platter and it was a little bland to be honest so the food was average.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Fantastic catering from Selam!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Lovely owner, great food.

December 22, 2023

Cool food

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Driving across Canada my family stopped in. Despite my first impressions, the food turned out to be delicious. Host was perfectly nice and overall it was good. We had the veggie platter between myself and two children and it was more than enough. Vegetarian options: Lots of options

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

This could possibly be the best Ethiopian food I have ever had! And I ve been to many all across Canada. The meat platter is amazzzzzing. WOW!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Delicious food and very friendly!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Im here for work and needed takeout near my hotel - Selam was highly recommended and DEEPLY ENJOYED. I ordered the veggie platter and was surprised at how much food I received - all of it is amazing. Flavourful and luxurious without being heavy, absolutely perfect after a long day of meetings. Thank you Selam!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

What a lovely restaurant! My friends and I were interested in trying something new and the food at Selam was just amazing! We ordered 3 Selam platters for the 7 of us and it allowed us to try a variety of different Ethiopian dishes. Everything was tasty, there wasnt a single dish I didnt enjoy Such a neat experience, would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who is looking to try new foods and have an all around fun experience!!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Cool experience for sure! We shared two platters (with an extra side of bread) between four people and it was more than enough. If youre interested in something new, try it out!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Very good food. A unique experience too! Hosts were very friendly and warm. Food

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

We enjoyed coming here as a family in the before time, and to satisfy our craving, we ordered take-out for an at-home feast. We ordered an assortment of dishes and everything was just as amazing as we remembered. The people here are so friendly and kind, and this is reflected in the food they make.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

My boyfriend and I ordered take out from Selam last night and my GOODNESS was it ever good. Not only did I enjoy my platter, but my boyfriend did too. It was his first time trying Ethiopian cuisine and he loved it! The service was fast and friendly, and most of all it tasted amazing. 100% would recommend. Also it was cheap for so much food!! Love this place... YOU GOTTA EAT HERE!!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Excellent food!!!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

This place is okay. It s kinda lit sometimes. But shisha and bar and dance floor. Makes it lively.. used to go there every weekend

★★★★
December 22, 2021

Great experience

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Our favourite restaurant in Regina. Delicious flavours, good value and extremely healthy. Very easy to eat here if you are gluten or dairy-free, vegan, vegetarian etc. and also has delicious meat dishes.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

I love this place they the best Ethiopian food in Regina

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Good

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Dont remember going here lol

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Nice place

★★★★
December 22, 2020

A good place to hang out

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Great authentic food, good customer service. waiting times are sometimes longer.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

I went there for the lunch buffet, excited to find an ethiopian restaurant in Regina. The staff were friendly and welcoming. I found the food a bit blend. Ethipian food is normally very flavorful, but here it wasnt. It might be hard to get the right spices in Saskatchewan, who knows! Also it was chilly in there, as if the heat wasnt turned on.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Loved it! Food is delicious

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Just wow

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Nice place

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Really like this Ethiopian restaurant - the owner Alex is friendly and the food was great - the best Ethiopian food Ive eaten in Canada. I really like the Teff (the darker injera that is gluten free).

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Lovely hospitality, great food.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Food was fantastic....it was freezing in there though.

★★★★
December 22, 2019

Food is amazing!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Great place, it seems to be tight, but it worths to have fun there.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

The BEST Ethiopian food ever!

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Went for a Friday night meal with some friends and was pleasently suprised by the friendliness of the staff and the owner. The food was not only tremendous and delicious but it looked very asthetic and beautiful. All in all an amazing joint for ethnic Ethiopian food

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Food was good but service was pretty horrible. Had to yell repeatedly to even get anyone to come out from the back. Then they forgot a part of our order and said they were bringing it out. After waiting about 20 minutes after we finished our meals, we just got up to pay. Not sure if its normally like this but we probably wont be back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Delicious authentic food. The Kitfo is soooo good. Super friendly owner and staff. Highly recommended.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Nice chill vibes

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Good club

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

The staff pretty much didnt give 2 sh*ts about the people, the prices are not bad, but the sketchy part is that they take a photo of you when you enter the place !!! Did not like it at all !!

★★★★
December 22, 2018

Great Huka Lounge! The staff are amazingly friendly...always had a great time!

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Nice Huka Bar

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

If you have never had Ethiopian food you would be in a treat at Selam in Regina. At present, it is probably the best restaurant in Regina. An experience you will not forget.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

I walked in, a woman told me to sit where I please. I ordered the veggie platter and DANG was it ever good, and it was so much food! She also gave me extra sauce to go with my extra bread, literally got 2 meals for 18$. Very good. 10/10 would go again

★★★★
December 22, 2018

I love the food here!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Best African DJ in town ..

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Really slow service with unfriendly and grumpy waitresses

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Always a blast, best hangout spot in town! Great music, and wonderful people

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Great food, lovely host.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

I wanted to give this place a better rating. Since trying Ethiopian for the first time almost 10 years ago, Ive been in love. When nearby cities (Winnipeg etc.) began getting more and more Ethiopian restaurants, I was ecstatic... I knew that this place existed but hadnt eaten at it despite it being closer to home. Until a couple of weeks ago, that is. Its hard to disappoint when it comes to a cuisine that I love so much. Ive been to some mediocre places but still left pretty happy. Ill start with the service. When we arrived the lunch buffet wasnt ready. The woman came out, asked us to wait a few minutes while she got the rest of the dishes, made a few trips back and forth..... And then neglected to mention that she was done. Eventually, we made our way up and began getting food. The amount of Injera set out was nowhere near enough and my table of 3 and one other man in the restaurant quickly finished it all. My friend had to go back to the kitchen and ask for more so that we could continue eating. And on top of all of that, the bread obviously wasnt fresh. With Injera, whether or not its fresh is very obvious, and this was at least a couple of days old. It was not soft and spongy like all of the other Injera that I have had and it lacked flavor. The food was decent, in general, but it lacked the flavor that Im used to from Ethiopian food. It took about 20 minutes after we started getting our food to finally get drinks. My husband requested coffee at that point and she didnt start making it until we were almost finished eating... Which wouldnt normally be a problem but, at Ethiopian restaurants, coffee takes a while and is usually started at the beginning of a meal. We ended up sitting there for a half hour after we finished eating for this tiny little glass of coffee. If you can go to Winnipeg or another larger city with an Ethiopian restaurant, I would suggest skipping this place and going to one of them instead. Your experience will be much more enjoyable and the food will taste amazing compared to what you get here.

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Went there today for the lunch buffet and it was so so so good! The staff was very nice and friendly, I will definitely be going to Salem regularly from now on!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

So delicious!! Their vegetarian options are out of this world, so flavourful

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2017

Sometimes DJs might put you down. But good place overall.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2017

Really good place to spend time and hookah is the best here.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2017

Good Ethiopian food and the Hookah Lounge has bumping music at night.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2017

Went there for the Caribbean pavilion after party. Some great music,awesome dancers, and nice layout in the basement. Too bad it was hot as balls.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2017

Excellent food, excellent service. A must visit at least once.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2017

Good for groups. Lovely DJ!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2017

The only complain I have is about the lighting inside which was too low.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2017

Best place to hangout in Regina. Amazing Shisha, friendly staff and lovely ambience. You name it, they have it. I go there every weekend and the owner is also very welcoming. Definitely a place to make new friends.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2017

Hookah

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2016

Awesome place to chill and then party

★★★★★
December 22, 2016

The restaurant which is on the main level has such delicious food. The buffet not only has a nice variety for meat eaters as well as vegetarians, you also get it for a reasonable price. The staff are friendly and the service is good. I have gone up the stairs to the Hookah Lounge and toured it. I found it to be very appealing.

Local Guide
December 22, 2016

The service at the hookah lounge is absolutely atrocious. Be prepared to wait or never receive your order.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2016

Awesome shisha ,good staff and atmosphere

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2016

Good time!

★★★★
December 22, 2016

The best place to have fun and smoke hookah.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2016

My first time to a Hookah lounge, was an awesome experience. Everyone here is so friendly! I met the owner, really cool guy, would recommend it to anyone! If you havent tried it, its a fun and relaxing experience

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2016

A great place for hanging out with friends early in the evening and dance late at night

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2016

Nice place for hookah and awesome music after 11pm

★★★★
December 22, 2016

Nice place good service and great food

December 22, 2015

total garbage waste of time and money..too dark and no ventilation at all.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2015

Great atmosphere and absolutely delicious food! Best misir wot Ive had in a very long time. Very friendly staff makes you feel like youre eating over at a friends house :). Loved it and always come back.