Doro Bet

Ethiopian Chicken House

Part of Ali Family Restaurants

The story of Doro Bet

Doro Bet is the Ali Family’s gluten‑free Ethiopian Chicken House in University City, serving crave‑worthy fried chicken made with teff flour along with traditional Ethiopian favorites. We’re proud to be sister to Alif Brew & Mini Mart and Salam Cafe — three restaurants, one family story.

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Alif Brew & Mini Mart

Opened 2020

Classic Ethiopian flavors with gluten‑free injera platters, injera wraps, sambusas and a cozy mini‑mart.

Salam Cafe

Opened 2021

Middle Eastern & Ethiopian fusion — think lamb chops, chicken kebab and salmon with rice or injera.

Doro Bet

Opened 2022

Gluten‑free fried chicken — awaze for heat or alicha for mild — made extra crispy with teff flour. Shawarma sandwiches, traditional doro dishes and vegan options, too.

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Meet the Sisters

Mebruka and Hayat Kane are the dynamic duo behind Doro Bet and Ali Family Restaurants, bringing Ethiopian flavors and innovative gluten-free cuisine to Philadelphia.

Mebruka Kane

Chef & Co-Owner

Mebruka is the heart of Doro Bet — an Ethiopian chef and entrepreneur who came a long way from making fried chicken for her kids during the pandemic. She arrived from Ethiopia dreaming big in the USA, and what started as a home kitchen experiment has grown into a celebrated Philadelphia destination, bringing bold gluten-free fried chicken and beloved Ethiopian classics to the city with flavor, hospitality, and heart while earning recognition from top food critics and making headlines across Philadelphia's dining scene.

Hayat Ali

Business Partner

Hayat brings her business expertise and vision to the Ali Family Restaurants, working alongside her sister Mebruka to build a culinary legacy in Philadelphia. Together, they own and operate Doro Bet, Alif Brew & Mini Mart, and Salam Cafe.

Making Headlines Since 2022

Awards & Recognition

Our gluten-free fried chicken has been making waves in Philadelphia's food scene, earning praise from the city's most respected food critics and publications.

Best of Philly

Philadelphia Magazine

Featured as one of Philadelphia's best restaurants for our innovative gluten-free fried chicken

Top 76 List

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Recognized among the top 76 restaurants in Philadelphia for exceptional food and service

"From making fried chicken for her kids during the pandemic to earning recognition from Philadelphia Magazine and The Philadelphia Inquirer, Mebruka's journey is a testament to passion, perseverance, and the power of bringing authentic flavors to the community."