Monday, August 31, 2026

  1. Tucked into a San Jose strip mall between a clothing store and a tattoo shop, Kategna is a spacious Ethiopian restaurant that leans into the communal spirit of the cuisine, with traditional Messob basket tables for eating together the way the food was meant to be eaten. The San Francisco Chronicle named it among the Bay Area's finest Ethiopian spots. Cold Ethiopian beer or a pot of warm tea keeps the spice in check.

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    One number, weighted & current 65

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    Address
    1663 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA · San Jose
    Hours
    • Mon–Tue 11:30 AM–9 PM
    • Wed Closed
    • Thu–Sat 11:30 AM–9 PM
    • Sun Noon–9 PM
    Phone
    408-216-9695
    Reserve
    Make a reservation
    Online
    Website

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