Altu's Ethiopian Cuisine
1312 E Michigan Ave, East Lansing, MI
Dinner Menu - Chicken
Available all day. Served on your choice of bread, rice, or half &half. Included a small side of cabbage and salad
Dinner Menu - Beef
Available all day. Served on your choice of bread or rice. Included a small side of cabbage and salad
Spicy Beef Stew
$17.00
·Tender pieces of sirloin stewed in a spicy berbere onion sauce
Mild Beef Stew
$17.00
·Tender pieces of sirloin stewed in onion and savory spices
Spicy Ground Peas & Beef
$17.00
·Spicy sirloin cubes mixed with our ground chickpea sauce for an extra kick
Beef with Mixed Vegetables
$17.00
·Spicy or mild sirloin mixed with peas, corn, chopped carrots and green beans
Dinner Menu - Lamb
Available all day. Served on your choice of bread or rice. Included a small side of cabbage and salad
Dinner Menu - Vegetarian
Available all day. Served on your choice of bread or rice. Included a small side of cabbage and salad
Spicy Lentils
$14.00
·Tender split red lentils stewed in savory spices
Mild Split Yellow Peas
$14.00
·A distinctive texture and a savory blend of mild spices give this dish an irresistible sweetness
Mild Garlic Lentils
$14.00
·These savory whole green lentils have all the zest and sweetness of garlic with none of the pungent aftertaste
Spicy Pinto Beans
$13.50
·Whole pintos beans stewed to perfection in a berbere-spiced sauce
Mild Lima Beans
$14.50
·You won't find limas like these in Ethiopian restaurants; this is a family recipe and a regular favorite
Spicy Ground Peas
$14.50
·A smooth blend of roasted chickpeas and berbere sauce
Spicy Ground Peas & Greens
$14.50
·Altu's tender collard greens mixed with a spoonful of our spicy ground peas
Mild Chickpea Sauce
$14.50
·Smoothly ground chickpeas, stewed, and peppered with spices that add lots of flavor without the heat
Combo Dinners
Chicken & Beef Combo
$17.00
·Choose any one chicken stew and any one beef stew. Just specify mild or spicy
Vegetarian Combo
$15.00
·Quarter portion of spicy lentils, mild split yellow peas, mild garlic lentils and spicy pinto beans
Meat & Veggie Combo
$17.00
·A half portion of beef or chicken stew, and a half portion of a vegetarian dish of your choice
Smoothies & Refreshments - Frozen Fruit Smoothies
A smooth blend of frozen fruit, orange juice, a fresh banana and a drizzle of honey to add a refreshing (and dairy-free) aftertaste to a savory meal.
Smoothies & Refreshments - Beverages
Daily Specials
Available all day (while supplies last)
Tuesday
$15.00
·Mild or spicy beef stewed with Altu's sweet and tender cabbage. A relatively simple dish with lots of surprising flavors
Thursday
$14.00
·Another favorite dish with low heat and a big flavor. Tender potato chunks are stewed in a complex curry tomato-onion sauce with whole green beans, baby carrots, and mild spices
Friday
$17.00
·Please allow 10-15 minutes for preparation. We save the best for last. Come celebrate the weekend with a hearty helping of the only stir-fried dish on Altu's menu: cubes of sirloin beef, fresh onions, tomatoes, and jalapeños sautéed in a uniquely spiced sauce blend that will make your mouth water
Group Feasts - Dinner Feasts
For those who love to split and share, trust Altu's tried-and-true combination platters to suit everyone's needs. All feasts are served family-style, i.e. On one plate of injera with extra pieces of bread provided. Drinks are included, with the exception of smoothies and alcoholic beverages. Substitutions can be applied with some exceptions. Sorry, lamb meat cannot be included in feasts
Vegetarian Feast
$34.00
·Hearty helpings of spicy lentils, mild split yellow peas, spicy ground peas, and lima beans. Garnished with collard greens
Meat Feast
$44.00
·A generous portion of both spicy & mild chicken drumsticks, spicy beef, and mild chicken breast
Vegetarian & Meat Feast
$44.50
·Choose any two items from the meat feast and any three items from the vegetarian feast. (Feast for 2 pictured above)
Group Feasts - Lunch Feasts
For those who love to split and share, trust Altu's tried-and-true combination platters to suit everyone's needs. All feasts are served family-style, i.e. On one plate of injera with extra pieces of bread provided. Drinks are included, with the exception of smoothies and alcoholic beverages. Substitutions can be applied with some exceptions. Sorry, lamb meat cannot be included in feasts
Lunch Veggie Feast
$29.00
·A lighter portion of spicy lentils, mild split yellow peas, spicy ground peas, and lima beans. Garnished with collard greens
Lunch Meat Feast
$37.50
·Spicy and mild chicken drumsticks, spicy beef, and mild chicken breast
Lunch Veggie & Meat Feast
$40.00
·Choose any two items from the meat feast and any three items from the vegetarian feast
Sides & Shareables
Collard Greens
$7.00
·A full helping of Altu's collard greens, slowly stewed with onions, garlic, ginger, and a dash of jalapeño
Cabbage
$6.00
·Can't get enough? Enjoy a bowl of Altu's signature cabbage, cooked in mild spices and caramelized to perfection
House Salad
$5.50
·An extra portion of side salad with our tangy secret dressing
Group Feasts - Lunch Feasts (Copy)
For those who love to split and share, trust Altu's tried-and-true combination platters to suit everyone's needs. All feasts are served family-style, i.e. On one plate of injera with extra pieces of bread provided. Drinks are included, with the exception of smoothies and alcoholic beverages. Substitutions can be applied with some exceptions. Sorry, lamb meat cannot be included in feasts
Lunch Veggie Feast
$29.00
·A lighter portion of spicy lentils, mild split yellow peas, spicy ground peas, and lima beans. Garnished with collard greens
Lunch Meat Feast
$37.50
·Spicy and mild chicken drumsticks, spicy beef, and mild chicken breast
Lunch Veggie & Meat Feast
$40.00
·Choose any two items from the meat feast and any three items from the vegetarian feast
Group Feasts - Lunch Feasts (Copy)
For those who love to split and share, trust Altu's tried-and-true combination platters to suit everyone's needs. All feasts are served family-style, i.e. On one plate of injera with extra pieces of bread provided. Drinks are included, with the exception of smoothies and alcoholic beverages. Substitutions can be applied with some exceptions. Sorry, lamb meat cannot be included in feasts
Lunch Veggie Feast
$29.00
·A lighter portion of spicy lentils, mild split yellow peas, spicy ground peas, and lima beans. Garnished with collard greens
Lunch Meat Feast
$37.50
·Spicy and mild chicken drumsticks, spicy beef, and mild chicken breast
Lunch Veggie & Meat Feast
$40.00
·Choose any two items from the meat feast and any three items from the vegetarian feast
Group Feasts - Lunch Feasts (Copy)
For those who love to split and share, trust Altu's tried-and-true combination platters to suit everyone's needs. All feasts are served family-style, i.e. On one plate of injera with extra pieces of bread provided. Drinks are included, with the exception of smoothies and alcoholic beverages. Substitutions can be applied with some exceptions. Sorry, lamb meat cannot be included in feasts
Lunch Veggie Feast
$29.00
·A lighter portion of spicy lentils, mild split yellow peas, spicy ground peas, and lima beans. Garnished with collard greens
Lunch Meat Feast
$37.50
·Spicy and mild chicken drumsticks, spicy beef, and mild chicken breast
Lunch Veggie & Meat Feast
$40.00
·Choose any two items from the meat feast and any three items from the vegetarian feast
Group Feasts - Lunch Feasts (Copy)
For those who love to split and share, trust Altu's tried-and-true combination platters to suit everyone's needs. All feasts are served family-style, i.e. On one plate of injera with extra pieces of bread provided. Drinks are included, with the exception of smoothies and alcoholic beverages. Substitutions can be applied with some exceptions. Sorry, lamb meat cannot be included in feasts
Lunch Veggie Feast
$29.00
·A lighter portion of spicy lentils, mild split yellow peas, spicy ground peas, and lima beans. Garnished with collard greens
Lunch Meat Feast
$37.50
·Spicy and mild chicken drumsticks, spicy beef, and mild chicken breast
Lunch Veggie & Meat Feast
$40.00
·Choose any two items from the meat feast and any three items from the vegetarian feast
Lunch Menu - Meat
Until 2:30 pm. Enjoy fast and satisfying dishes featuring injera, a spongy sourdough flatbread made from teff flour, as both plate and utensil. Vegetarian options are wrapped in injera, while meat dishes come on open rolls. Most dishes include slow-cooked onion-based sauces with meats, vegetables, beans, or legumes. Prefer rice? Dishes can be served over spiced white rice with flatware available.
Lunch Menu - Soup
Until 2:30 pm. Enjoy fast and satisfying dishes featuring injera, a spongy sourdough flatbread made from teff flour, as both plate and utensil. Vegetarian options are wrapped in injera, while meat dishes come on open rolls. Most dishes include slow-cooked onion-based sauces with meats, vegetables, beans, or legumes. Prefer rice? Dishes can be served over spiced white rice with flatware available.
Lunch Menu - Vegetarian
Until 2:30 pm. Enjoy fast and satisfying dishes featuring injera, a spongy sourdough flatbread made from teff flour, as both plate and utensil. Vegetarian options are wrapped in injera, while meat dishes come on open rolls. Most dishes include slow-cooked onion-based sauces with meats, vegetables, beans, or legumes. Prefer rice? Dishes can be served over spiced white rice with flatware available.
Lunch Menu - Vegetarian (Copy)
Until 2:30 pm. Enjoy fast and satisfying dishes featuring injera, a spongy sourdough flatbread made from teff flour, as both plate and utensil. Vegetarian options are wrapped in injera, while meat dishes come on open rolls. Most dishes include slow-cooked onion-based sauces with meats, vegetables, beans, or legumes. Prefer rice? Dishes can be served over spiced white rice with flatware available.