Denden Restaurant Chicago

Affordable Eritrean

Lydia from Chicago

"The lentils are filling and creamy; the veggies are lightly cooked and nourishing; the injera bread is the perfect balance of slightly tangy and spongey."

Entering Denden feels like entering a relative's home, and eating at Denden makes my stomach so happy! Denden serves Eritrean food, which is similar to Ethiopian, and my favorite thing to order is the vegetarian platter of spiced lentils and veggies with injera bread. It is the ultimate comfort food!

The lentils are filling and creamy; the veggies are lightly cooked and nourishing; the injera bread is the perfect balance of slightly tangy and spongey.

Throughout the meal, the owner continuously checked on my table to ask if we needed any more food or injera, which was very sweet, though unnecessary, considering how much food was on the table! The generous platter of food should definitely be shared amongst others or be prepared to take home leftovers.

Meals are supremely satisfying, and dining here is always an intimate experience. Next time that you're in Rogers Park be sure to stop by.

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Chicago Spotter Lydia

<strong>About me</strong> I'm a traveler at heart with a passion for seeing the world, as well as the biggest foodie I know. Food is a way to immerse yourself in a new culture, learn more about a country, and create unique connections with locals in the community. I prioritize locally-owned restaurants in non-touristy areas that serve high quality, unique dishes at reasonable prices (aka I'm a street food, NOT fine dining, kind of gal). <strong>Why Chicago?</strong> I have spent my whole life in Chicago; consequently, Chicago is the first city I...

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6635 N Clark St

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7739734752

Oct 31, 2025

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