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Semhar

Marnixstraat 259-261, 1015 WH Amsterdam

Closed now · opens 16:00

AfricanEthiopian€€€€
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Source: the restaurant's website, read on 10 September 2026. Prices and dishes may have changed since.

Calories and carbohydrates are estimates by an AI model based on this menu, made on 11 September 2026, for a typical portion. They are not medical advice and do not replace what the kitchen can tell you. "Diabetes-friendly" means: modest carbohydrates for the course, little sugar and no fast-absorbing base such as fries, white bread or white rice.

MEAT DISHES
ME'ADI
49.50
A combination of Kelwa, Zegni, Zebhi Dohro and Alecha, served with enjera.
estimate≈ 1800 kcal160 g carbs
DORHO MERA'U
52.00
Traditional wedding dish consisting of a whole chicken, eggs and various side dishes.
estimate≈ 2100 kcal150 g carbsheavy 42
VEGETARIAN DISHES
BEBEANETUvegetarian
49.50
Vegetarian combination of Alecha, Shiro, Duba and Bamea served with enjera.
estimate≈ 1400 kcal190 g carbsheavy 35
BEBEANETU-ASSApescatarian
52.00
Vegetarian combination platter (BEBEANETU) with a choice of fish dish, served with enjera.
estimate≈ 1700 kcal180 g carbsheavy 41
Meat and fish dishes per person
KELWA
22.50
Fried veal served with enjera, salad, red lentil sauce, green lentil salad, chickpeas and spinach.
estimate≈ 850 kcal75 g carbsbalanced 85
ZEGNI
22.50
Spiced stewed lamb served with enjera, salad, red lentil sauce, green lentil salad and chickpeas.
estimate≈ 880 kcal75 g carbsbalanced 84
KITFO
23.00
Minced lean beef (similar to tartare) in clarified butter. Cooked to your preference. Served with enjera.
estimate≈ 780 kcal60 g carbsbalanced 82
GORED-GORED
27.00
Beef (tenderloin) cut into pieces with special spices.
estimate≈ 650 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
ZEBHI DORHO
22.50
Traditional festive chicken dish with red sauce, served with enjera and lentil salads.
estimate≈ 820 kcal75 g carbsbalanced 92
ASSApescatarian
23.00
Red Sea fish dish from Dahlak Island. Fish (yerabaka) in small pieces, served with enjera.
estimate≈ 750 kcal75 g carbsbalanced 95
GAMBERA
23.00
Shrimp with red sauce. Served with enjera, salad, lentil sauces, chickpeas and spinach.
estimate≈ 780 kcal75 g carbsbalanced 94
Vegetarian dishes per person
ALECHAvegetarian
22.50
Popular Eritrean and Ethiopian dish with enjera, salad, red lentil sauce and green lentil salad (Azifa).
estimate≈ 680 kcal90 g carbsbalanced 95
SHIROvegetarian
22.50
African chickpeas (Shiro), served with enjera, salad, red lentil sauce, spinach and goat cheese. Mild.
estimate≈ 650 kcal85 g carbsbalanced 91
DUBAvegetarian
22.50
Pumpkin served with enjera, salad, red lentil sauce, green lentil salad, chickpeas and spinach.
estimate≈ 680 kcal90 g carbsbalanced 83
BAMEAvegetarian
22.50
Okra served with enjera, salad, red lentil sauce, green lentil salad, chickpeas and spinach.
estimate≈ 660 kcal88 g carbsbalanced 91

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Ethiopian and Eritrean vegetarian dishes

How well a vegetarian eats here, read from the menu. Not a review score.

You can choose the Bebeanetu combination or individual dishes like Shiro, Duba or Bamea. These are served with enjera. Meat eaters order dishes such as Kelwa or Zegni.

5 vegetarian and 0 vegan dishes out of 15

39dia
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Limited low carb options

How well someone with diabetes eats here, from the menu and estimated carbohydrates. Not medical advice.

Most dishes include enjera, which is high in carbohydrates. Gored-Gored is the best choice with approximately 15 grams of carbs.

1 diabetes-friendly · 15 dishes

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Address
Marnixstraat 259-261, 1015 WH Amsterdam
Hours
Monclosed
Tue16:00–22:00
Wed16:00–22:00
Thu16:00–22:00
Fri16:00–22:00
Sat16:00–22:00
Sun16:00–22:00
Contact
+32206381634 info@semhar.nl
Sources
Overture Maps Places (CDLA-Permissive 2.0), semhar.nl/
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