I really love Buraka. Definitely one of my favorite restaurants in Madison. I am vegan, so I have not tried many of the options on the menu, but I have not found their food bland at all. My favorites are the misirwot and the lentil samoosas. The service has always been great when I have eaten here (at least 30 times).
A couple reviewers have commented that an Ethiopian restaurant should not have rice, but as a vegan, I appreciate that they do so I can actually eat here. Who cares if they offer something that is not traditionally Ethiopian? Just don't order it if you don't want it.