Bati Ethiopian Kitchen Mentioned in Bon Appétit on Rising Restaurant Costs.

Bon Appétit recently published an article examining how rising food costs, inflation, and tariffs continue to affect independent restaurants across the country. Bati Ethiopian Kitchen was mentioned as part of this national conversation about the real challenges facing neighborhood restaurants today.

As a long-standing Brooklyn restaurant serving North Central Brooklyn since 2009, Bati has experienced firsthand how fluctuating ingredient prices, labor costs, and supply chain disruptions impact small, independent businesses. These pressures are felt daily in kitchens across the city, especially by restaurants committed to cooking from scratch and sourcing quality ingredients.

Despite these challenges, Bati Ethiopian Kitchen remains focused on what has always mattered most: thoughtful cooking, fair labor practices, and serving food that reflects tradition, care, and community. Ethiopian cuisine is rooted in shared meals, hospitality, and resilience, values that continue to guide how we operate, even during uncertain economic times.

We’re grateful to Bon Appétit for including Bati in its reporting on the realities facing independent restaurants, and we’re deeply thankful to our guests and neighbors for their continued support. Choosing to dine local helps sustain the restaurants that give neighborhoods their character and culture.

If you’d like to experience Ethiopian food in Brooklyn-from classic stews to vegan dishes and shared platters-we look forward to welcoming you.