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Mamaye

Halfmaartstraat 2, 3000 Leuven

Closed now · opens Thu 17:00

AfricanEthiopian€€€€
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Menu

Source: the restaurant's website, read on 9 September 2026. Prices and dishes may have changed since.

Calories and carbohydrates are estimates by an AI model based on this menu, made on 10 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.

Appetizers
Soup
6.50
Soep — Ethiopian soup of the day. Ask us about it.
estimate≈ 150 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Azifavegan, vegetarian
7.50
Ethiopian green lentil salad, served cold.
estimate≈ 220 kcal28 g carbsbalanced 87
Vegetarian Sambusavegetarian
8.00
Vegetarische Sambusa — Crispy, savory puff pastry filled with lentils.
estimate≈ 280 kcal24 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 65
Beef Sambusa
9.00
Sambusa met rundvlees — Crispy, savory puff pastry filled with beef.
estimate≈ 310 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Combination
8.50
Combinatie — Assortment of crispy, savory puff pastry Sambusas.
estimate≈ 295 kcal23 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Chicken Drummettes
10.00
Crispy chicken drumettes with a spicy and sweet sauce topping.
estimate≈ 420 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Appetizer Platter
23.50
Aperitiefbord — Appetizers for 2 people with Azifa, Sambusa and Italian antipasti.
estimate≈ 950 kcal85 g carbs
Poultry
Doro Tibs
23.00
Diced chicken fillet marinated and pan-cooked with fresh herbs and spices.
estimate≈ 550 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Doro Wot
25.00
Famous Ethiopian spicy and aromatic chicken stew.
estimate≈ 620 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Alicha Doro Wot
25.00
A milder version of the classic Ethiopian chicken stew.
estimate≈ 580 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Pasta
Pasta Mamaye
19.00
Delicious pasta à la Mamaye.
estimate≈ 750 kcal90 g carbsbalanced 77
Vegetarian Pastavegetarian
17.00
Vegetarische Pasta — Delicious vegetarian pasta with a generous portion of vegetables.
estimate≈ 650 kcal80 g carbsbalanced 78
Pasta al Pestovegetarian
15.50
Pasta with classic pesto alla Genovese, basil, pine nuts, garlic and Parmigiano Reggiano.
estimate≈ 720 kcal85 g carbsbalanced 67
Pasta al Pesto + Chicken
19.50
Pasta al Pesto + Kip — Pasta with classic pesto alla Genovese and chicken.
estimate≈ 880 kcal85 g carbsbalanced 66
Salad & Cold Dishes
Habesha Selatavegan, vegetarian
11.00
A fresh and crunchy salad with an Ethiopian touch.
estimate≈ 320 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 65
Habesha Selata + Chicken
19.00
Habesha Selata + Kip — A fresh and crunchy salad with an Ethiopian touch and chicken.
estimate≈ 520 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Cold Platter 'Awaze Style'
26.50
Koude Schotel 'Awaze Style' — Tender fried beef served cold with potato salad and sliced carrots.
estimate≈ 680 kcal35 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73
Veggie
Tikle Gomenvegan, vegetarian
17.00
Spicy hearty vegetable dish with cabbage, carrots, onion and garlic.
estimate≈ 350 kcal30 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Kik Wotvegan, vegetarian
18.00
Delicious split pea stew, a popular Ethiopian vegan dish.
estimate≈ 420 kcal45 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 91
Alicha Shiro Wotvegan, vegetarian
18.00
Ethiopian vegetarian stew made with chickpea flour, onions, tomatoes and garlic.
estimate≈ 380 kcal40 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 86
Shiro Tegabinovegetarian
18.00
Chickpeas slowly cooked with onion, tomatoes, garlic and our special homemade butter
estimate≈ 420 kcal45 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 91
Ye Miser Wotvegan, vegetarian
18.00
Ethiopian spiced red lentils, slowly stewed with aromatic and flavorful ingredients
estimate≈ 380 kcal42 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 86
Beyaynetu Ye-Tsomvegan, vegetarian, gluten_free
28.00
Combination of 5 Ethiopian vegetarian dishes. Served with fresh, homemade gluten-free injera
estimate≈ 750 kcal110 g carbsbalanced 87
Fish
Ye Asa tibspescatarian
22.00
Fish pieces marinated with berbere spice mix and lime juice, fried in olive oil, paprika and garlic
estimate≈ 450 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Meat
Minchet Abish Alicha
22.00
Finely minced beef fried in clarified butter and finished with a mild turmeric sauce
estimate≈ 580 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
Minchet Key
22.00
Finely minced beef fried in clarified butter and finished with a mild berbere-based sauce
estimate≈ 580 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
Tibs Mamaye
26.50
Marinated beef cubes fried in a pan with clarified butter, vegetables, herbs and garlic
estimate≈ 620 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Key Wot
26.50
Traditional spicy Ethiopian beef stew full of roasted flavors and warming spices
estimate≈ 550 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Shekla Tibs
27.00
Thinly sliced and roasted beef with onion, garlic and herbs. Served in a Shekla (clay pot)
estimate≈ 600 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Alicha Begh Wot
27.00
Pieces of lamb in a mildly spiced sauce
estimate≈ 650 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Kitfo
25.00
Ethiopian version of steak tartare, an extremely popular dish in Ethiopia
estimate≈ 520 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
Beyaynetugluten_free
30.00
Classic Ethiopian sharing platter with various Ethiopian meat and vegetarian dishes
estimate≈ 950 kcal120 g carbsbalanced 73
Side Dishes
Ayibvegetarian
3.50
Ethiopian cottage cheese with a creamy texture and mild taste
estimate≈ 120 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Timatimvegan, vegetarian
6.80
Spiced tomato salad and red onion
estimate≈ 80 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Key Sirevegan, vegetarian
6.80
Mildly spiced side dish of beetroot and potato
estimate≈ 180 kcal25 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 77
Denich Alichavegan, vegetarian
7.50
Potato stew with carrots, garlic, onion and ginger. Can be taken as an alternative to injera
estimate≈ 210 kcal30 g carbsbalanced 69
Fasoliavegan, vegetarian
7.50
Carrot sticks and green beans in a mild sauce
estimate≈ 110 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 82
Extra
Injeravegan, vegetarian, gluten_free
4.00
Homemade injera made with 100% teff flour – gluten-free, soft and full of authentic flavor
estimate≈ 220 kcal45 g carbsbalanced 72
Ricevegan, vegetarian, gluten_free
3.00
Rijst - Rice
estimate≈ 200 kcal44 g carbs
Desserts
Pastry of the day
7.50
Gebak van de dag — Inspiration of the day. Check the suggestion board or ask us
estimate≈ 350 kcal40 g carbsheavy 42
Ice Cream
7.50
Ijs — 3 scoops of choice: vanilla, pistachio or mocha, decorated with whipped cream & chocolate sauce
estimate≈ 520 kcal58 g carbsheavy 28
Crème Brûléevegetarian
10.90
French classic with a creamy vanilla flavor and a crunchy golden-brown caramel crust
estimate≈ 380 kcal28 g carbsheavy 41
Pastel de Natavegetarian
12.00
Plate with 2 pastel de nata, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce and whipped cream
estimate≈ 780 kcal85 g carbsheavy 18

Is this menu still right?

94veggie
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Ethiopian dishes and vegan options

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

The menu features a vegan platter called Beyaynetu Ye-Tsom with five different dishes. You can also order Kik Wot and Ye Miser Wot. Meat dishes like Doro Wot are available for mixed tables.

20 vegetarian and 13 vegan dishes out of 43

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Ethiopian stews and meat dishes

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

The menu offers many protein-rich stews and meats with few carbohydrates. Pastas and desserts contain high amounts of sugar.

28 diabetes-friendly · 43 dishes

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Address
Halfmaartstraat 2, 3000 Leuven
Hours
Mon17:00–23:00
Tueclosed
Wedclosed
Thu17:00–23:00
Fri17:00–23:00
Sat11:00–23:00
Sun11:00–23:00
Op weekdagen is de keuken open van 17:00 tot 21:30. In het weekend en op feestdagen, 's middags van 11:30 tot 14:00 en 's avonds van 17:00 tot 21:30.
Contact
+32471784866 info@mamaye.be
Sources
Overture Maps Places (CDLA-Permissive 2.0), mamaye.be/
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