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Altu's Ethiopian Cuisine Opens New Okemos Location
The popular East Lansing restaurant expands with a second location serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Mar. 23, 2026 at 12:38am
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After more than 30 years in East Lansing, Altu's Ethiopian Cuisine has opened a new location in Okemos, Michigan. The new restaurant, located next to Moka & Co, will serve the same dishes the original location is known for, as well as offering breakfast options.
Why it matters
The expansion of Altu's to Okemos is a sign of the growing popularity of Ethiopian cuisine in the greater Lansing area. It also reflects the continued growth and evolution of the local food scene, with new restaurants opening to cater to changing consumer tastes and demands.
The details
The new Altu's location in Okemos had its soft opening on March 14 and is now fully open to the public. The restaurant will be open seven days a week from 8am to 9pm, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. While the menu will feature the same dishes as the original East Lansing location, the Okemos restaurant will also offer breakfast options.
- Altu's original East Lansing location has been open for over 30 years.
- The new Okemos location had its soft opening on March 14, 2026.
- The Okemos location is now fully open to the public.
The players
Altu's Ethiopian Cuisine
A local restaurant that has been serving Ethiopian cuisine in the Lansing area for over 30 years. The restaurant recently expanded with a new location in Okemos.
Moka & Co
A neighboring business located next to the new Altu's Okemos location.
What’s next
The new Altu's Okemos location will look to build on the success of the original East Lansing restaurant and attract new customers in the Okemos area.
The takeaway
The expansion of Altu's Ethiopian Cuisine to Okemos is a testament to the growing popularity of diverse cuisines in the greater Lansing region. It also highlights the continued evolution and growth of the local food scene, as new restaurants open to cater to changing consumer preferences.
