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Is Meals by Genet Still Open? Update (Los Angeles, CA)

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As of September 2026, Meals by Genet is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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Secondary source
mealsbygenetla.com ·

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What the source shows: Yelp's listing for Meals by Genet showed a June 2026 update with current reviews, and the restaurant's own site listed an active menu page.

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What happened after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

Best Thing I Ever Ate (Food Network) featured a dish from Meals by Genet in the show's 'Finger Food' episode. Chef-owner Genet Agonafer's restaurant sits at 1053 South Fairfax Avenue in the heart of Los Angeles's Little Ethiopia district, serving traditional Ethiopian cuisine in a casual bistro setting. According to Yelp, the restaurant's listing was updated in June 2026, with more than 800 reviews posted. Meals by Genet's own website listed service Friday through Sunday evenings, from 6 to 9 p.m., with phone reservations recommended. The restaurant has operated in Little Ethiopia since 2000, according to Discover Los Angeles.

Featured on Best Thing I Ever Ate

Season / episode
Season 5, Episode 11
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Finger Food
What was featured
a dish from Meals by Genet's Ethiopian menu, in Best Thing I Ever Ate's 'Finger Food' episode
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Meals by Genet

Frequently asked questions

Is Meals by Genet still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Meals by Genet is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Meals by Genet after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

Best Thing I Ever Ate (Food Network) featured a dish from Meals by Genet in the show's 'Finger Food' episode. As of September 2026, Meals by Genet is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Meals by Genet located?

1053 South Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90019. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Best Thing I Ever Ate featured Meals by Genet?

Season 5, Episode 11 of Best Thing I Ever Ate. The episode is titled “Finger Food”.

What do reviews say since Best Thing I Ever Ate?

According to Yelp, the restaurant's listing was updated in June 2026, with more than 800 reviews posted. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.

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Visit info

Address
1053 South Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90019
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
mealsbygenetla.com

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