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Zelzel Tibs – Authentic Ethiopian Beef Strips in Winnipeg

(68 reviews)

Zelzel Tibs is a hearty Ethiopian favourite — long, tender strips of marinated beef sautéed with onion, tomato, green pepper, and aromatic spices. At Merkato Restaurant in Winnipeg, it arrives sizzling and fragrant on a bed of fresh injera, a satisfying choice for serious meat lovers.

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Spice Level: Mild or Spicy
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Zelzel Tibs tender strips of Ethiopian beef served sizzling on injera at Merkato Restaurant in Winnipeg

About Merkato's Zelzel Tibs

Zelzel Tibs (also known as Zilzil Tibs) takes its name from the long, ribbon-like strips of beef that distinguish it from other tibs dishes. At Merkato, quality beef is cut into tender strips, marinated, and sautéed over high heat with onion, tomato, green pepper, garlic, and a blend of traditional Ethiopian spices, locking in juiciness and flavour.

Served sizzling on a generous bed of injera flatbread, Merkato's Zelzel Tibs can be prepared mild or spicy to suit your taste. Hearty, aromatic, and deeply satisfying, it has been a go-to choice for Winnipeg's meat lovers for over two decades — perfect on its own or shared as part of a combination platter.

What Customers Say About Merkato Restaurant

Danielle D.

TripAdvisor Reviewer

"Sam, the owner, treats us like we are family. He wants to make sure we enjoy the food. And we ALWAYS do! He will customize food to make sure we enjoy it! The portions are great! Prices are reasonable. You can taste the richness! It's a delight."

August 2024

Jeff C.

Winnipeg Regular

"Merkato is my favourite restaurant in Winnipeg. Everything, from the decor and music, to the food, to the proprietress, perfectly emulates the style of a typical Ethiopian cafe. Never crowded, you won't be rushed as you select from an incredible variety of dishes. Serving sizes are large despite the inexpensive prices."

October 2012

Cannuckk

TripAdvisor Reviewer

"We were served by the friendly owner of the restaurant, and he suggested the mixed platter, which had seven different dishes (three meat and four vegetable based). Eating Ethiopian style — no utensils, just hands aided by the spongy flatbread — was a fun and unique experience. The total bill was only $50 Cdn all in, so it certainly was good value."

September 2023

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Merkato Restaurant

Address:
352 Cumberland Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3B 1T3, Canada

Phone:
+1 204-947-9802

Hours:

  • Monday: 1 PM – 12 AM
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday – Sunday: 1 PM – 12 AM
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