Our Menu
At Red Sea Café, our menu is a celebration of time-honored culinary traditions and bold, vibrant flavors. From our signature injera and savory stews to refreshing salads and hearty café sandwiches, every dish is handcrafted with fresh ingredients and a passion for excellence. Whether you're discovering new tastes or indulging in a familiar favorite, we offer a unique dining experience that caters to all palates and dietary preferences, including vegan, gluten-free, vegetarian, and meat options.
For parties of more than four people, please make a reservation to ensure the best dining experience. Don’t forget, we’re BYOB, so feel free to bring your favorite beverage to pair with your meal. Savor a dining experience that’s as memorable as it is delicious!
Catering Services
Let Red Sea Café bring the vibrant flavors of Eritrean/Ethiopian cuisine to your next event. Whether it’s an early-morning hospital meeting, a weekend Super Bowl party, or any special occasion, our team is ready to cater breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Don’t forget to end on a sweet note with desserts from South Street Creamery featuring our homemade ice cream and gelato.
Contact us today to discuss your catering needs and make your event unforgettable!
V: Vegan | VG: Vegetarian | GF: Gluten-Free
Starters
Spicy Kategna with Cheese
(VG, GF) $18
Toasted Injera Flavored with House-made Berbere and our Spiced Clarified Butter Crumbled with House-made Cheese
Teff Injera Dips
(Choose One) $15
Chickpea Shiro Dip
Chickpeas, Tomato, Onion, and
Pepper (V, VG, GF)
Tomato Silsi Dip
Roasted Tomatoes, Garlic, Onion and
Red Pepper Seasoning (V, VG, GF)
Split Pea Dip
Yellow Split Pea, Garlic and Onion
(V, VG, GF)
Eritrean Nachos $19
Lentil Nachos (VG, GF)
Injera Chips with Green Lentils, Onions and Peppers Topped with Cheddar Cheese and Tomatoes
Chicken Nachos (GF)
Injera Chips with Slow-Cooked Chicken, Onions, and Peppers Topped with Mozzarella Cheese
Salads $15
Eritrean House Salad
(V, VG, GF)
Lettuce, Tomatoes, Potato, Pepper and Onions Tossed in our House Dressing
Timatim Tomato Salad
(VG, GF)
Tomatoes, Onion, Feta Cheese, and Jalapeño Peppers Tossed in our House Dressing (+3 to add Avocado)
Lentil Injera Fitfit Salad
(V, VG, GF)
Green Lentils, Shredded Injera, Tomatoes, Onion, Garlic, and Jalapeño Tossed in our House Dressing
Eritrean Entrées $23
Dishes Served with Collard Greens and Cabbage, and Spiced Rice (+$3 to have it served with Teff Injera)
Vegetable
Spicy Kategna with Cheese
(VG, GF)
Toasted Injera Flavored with House-made Butter, Home-made Red Pepper Seasonings or Berebere, and our Spiced Clarified Butter Crumbled with House-made Cheese
Lentil Birsin
(V, VG, GF)
Red Split Lentils Slow Cooked with Onions, Tomatoes, Garlic, and our House-made Red Pepper Seasonings or Berbere
Mushroom Kantisha
(V, VG, GF)
Mushrooms, Onions, and Tomatoes Sautéed in Olive Oil and Sauce with Berbere
Eggplant Melanzane
(V, VG, GF)
Roasted Eggplants, Onions, Roasted Red Pepper and Tomatoes Sautéed in Olive Oil and Sauce With Berbere
Meat
Beef Siga Tsebhi (GF)
Beef, Onions, Tomatoes, and Garlic Simmered in our Specialty Berbere Sauce and Spiced Clarified Butter
Chicken Qulwa (GF)
Chicken Breast, Onions, Tomatoes, Roasted Bell Peppers, Simmered in our Specialty Berbere Sauce and Spiced Clarified Butter
Beef Shiro (GF)
Beef, Onions, Tomatoes and Jalapeño Peppers Simmered in our Seasoned Sauce of Roasted Chickpea
Spicy Ground Beef Tsebhi (GF)
Ground Beef Slow Cooked in our Specialty Berbere Sauce, Onion and Garlic
Alicha Ground Beef Tsebhi (GF)
Ground Beef Slow Cooked in Onion, Garlic, Turmeric and Other Spices
Traditional Sharing Plates
Served with teff Injera (No rice), Cabbage and Collard Greens with your choice of any 1-3 of the above Eritrean Meals
Pick 1: $26 | Pick 2: $49 | Pick 3: $73
Combination Plates
(For One)
Vegetarian Sampler $28
Red Lentil Birsin, Yellow Lentil Birsin, Cabbage, Collard greens and Beets Served with Injera
Meat Sampler $30
Beef Siga Tsebhi, Spicy Ground Beef Tsebhi, Alcha Ground Beef Tsebhi with Sides of Cabbage and Collard Greens Served with Injera
Daily Specials $28
Eritrean Shiro (VG, GF)
Hard-boiled egg, Home-made Shiro powder, Tomato, Onions and Jalapeño Peppers Served with Injera and Sides of Cabbage and Collard Greens
Goat Tyel (GF)
Goat Meat, Onions, Tomatoes, and Jalapeño Peppers Simmered in our Spiced clarified butter and served with injera and sides of Cabbage and Collard Greens
Chicken Derho Tsebhi (GF)
Chicken Legs, Hard-boiled Egg, Onions and Tomatoes Simmered in our Specialty Berbere Sauce and Spiced Clarified Butter Served with Injera and Sides of Cabbage and Collard Greens
Dessert $12
(Also check out our award-winning ice cream menu)
Dessert Nachos (VG, GF)
Injera Chips Topped with Nutella and Lightly Sprinkled Powdered Sugar
Lava Cake Ganache (VG)
A Rich Velvety House-made Brownie Topped with Our Award-Winning Vanilla Ice Cream
Bottled water $2
Sparkling water $4
Soda (Coke, Diet Coke, Ginger Ale, Sprite) $3
Eritrean Spiced tea $4
Eritrean Coffee $4
Drinks
Birzi Kombucha-Inspired Tea $8
Lightly fermented honey mixed with black tea
Birzi Spritzer $8
Seltzer flavored with lightly fermented honey
Iced ginger tea $6
Drink Specials
Key Facts about Eritrean food
Eritrean food is all about bold flavors, warm spices, and shared experiences. At the center of every meal is injera — a soft, tangy flatbread made from gluten-free teff flour, used to scoop up rich stews and savory sides. No forks needed - just tear, dip, and enjoy!
Teff is among the smallest grains in the world, cultivated for millennia in the highlands of Eritrea and Ethiopia. This ancient grain is renowned for its high nutritional value, providing iron, fiber, protein, and other essential nutrients. Naturally gluten-free, teff serves as the primary ingredient in injera, a traditional staple of the region.
Berbere is a bold, aromatic spice blend at the heart of Eritrean cooking. Made from sun-dried chili peppers, garlic, ginger, fenugreek, and other spices, it brings a deep, smoky heat and rich flavor to stews, sauces, and meats. It’s not just spicy—it’s soulful.
From corporate gatherings to private celebrations, we’re here to help make your event special. For catering inquiries, please email us at info@redseacafnj.com or check out our website https://www.redseacafenj.com.
Due to rising costs (ingredients, labor, etc.) a 3.5% fee will be applied to payments with card.