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Sunshine

Pauwstraat 11, Utrecht 3512TG, The Netherlands
030-2232525
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Ranked #14 of 137 restaurants in Utrecht
4.5 of 5 stars 11 Reviews
Price range: INR1,226 - INR1,616
Cuisines: Ethiopian
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Cervia, Italy
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012

I had never tasted African cuisine before, so when entering the restaurant I was a little concerned about the difference from what I normally eat. The atmosphere is very nice, we sat in the "african corner" which is a part of the restaurant furnished in african style, sitting on stools that resembled djembé (african drum) and eating from a low,... More

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See 3 more reviews by Heliosmaster for Utrecht
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 November 2011

Sunshine is a great restaurant, with a wonderful - informal atmosphere. We've been coming there for years now and enjoy it every time. Over the years we've taken many friends to sunshine, most of whom have become regular costumers as well. What's great about sunshine is that you can eat wonderful food for a very reasonable price. Staff is invariably... More

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Utrecht, The Netherlands
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 October 2011

If you are looking for a cosy little family restaurant with good Ethiopian food and super-friendly staff, this is definately the place to be! More

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See 3 more reviews by evelienlode for Utrecht
South of Amsterdam, north of Paris
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 July 2011

Good place, eating Ethiopian is always a surprise if you never did it before. The food is not gastronomic, but the prices aren't either so I would say good value for money. Really a family restaurant - you can spot the family ties from the moment you step in. More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 July 2011

Delicious ethiopian food, cozy family run restaurant. We will certainly come here again. More

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Abuja
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2009
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Maybe this is a nice place for a big group (although a friend has also subsequently been there as a group and wasn't impressed either), but as a couple looking for a reasonably priced meal out this did not meet our expectations. The main courses started at 12 euros each, and come together on one plate, and it's hard not... More

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UK
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 December 2008
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Having read good reviews on this restaurant I thought I would give it a go as I hadn't tried Ethiopian cuisine before. It really is tucked away so take a map with you but once I found it, it was great. The menus are in Dutch but the staff are very helpful at guiding you to what you would like.... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 August 2008
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soon as you get into the restaurant, smells so good and inviting already. unique and rich in flavour, definitely will go back!!!! More

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modena
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2008

Excellent food, served in the traditional pancakes as plate. Friendly service and atmosphere. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2007

Run by a friendly Ethiopian family, the food is served on traditional "pancakes" and eaten with the same pancakes instead of a knife and a fork. They also serve delicious honey-wine! More

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