Eagle Rock, Los Angeles · restaurant
Aunt Yvette’s feels like you just got invited over for Sunday dinner. And someone’s auntie actually knows how to cook. The space is warm and unfussy, with that unmistakable aroma of simmering spices hitting you before you even reach the counter. Expect Caribbean comfort that doesn’t hold back, the kind of plates that demand a nap afterward and maybe a quick text to your group chat about how you “found a spot.” Come hungry, be patient, and don’t even think about skipping the sides.
Tender brisket slow-cooked in bold awaze spice with jalapeño and onion on injera
Traditional fragrant Ethiopian spice blend: chili peppers, garlic, ginger, cinnamon and cardamom
Misir wat, shiro, kik alicha, gomen, and more over house-made injera. Feeds two