Slow-roasted
Ye Beg Alicha
Tender lamb braised with turmeric, ginger, and onions. A flagship dish at Denden and a consistent guest favourite.
Denden Restaurant brings the flavors of Eritrea to Rogers Park. Slow-roasted meats, hand-ground spice blends, traditional injera, and coffee roasted to order. Beloved by the neighborhood for over a decade.
A taste of what awaits at 6635 N Clark St.
Rogers Park regulars and first-time visitors, in their own words.
"Absolutely delicious food and the literal best coffee you'll ever have in your life. Make sure to order the coffee early as they roast the beans in a pot and it comes out later in beautiful presentation."
"I cannot for the life of me understand why this place is empty when I walk past it. The food was exceptionally good, the service was quick and attentive, and the inside is pretty with nice music."
"The best Eritrean restaurant in Chicago. Den-Den's superlative food is a highlight, featuring the best Ye Beg Alicha, veggie plate, and awaze."
We're on N Clark St between Granville and Loyola. Street parking is available most evenings. Metered spots on the block; residential side streets just west.